“The main reason is that when they rebuilt the palace they wanted it to fit the pony who would use it,” he said. When Dawn faltered, he grinned and continued. “But she is pretty great. I don’t really know the other Princesses very well, but I did get to see Princess Twilight in action.”

[“And she inspired you to become a guard and protect other ponies?” Dawn guessed.]

Gallus laughed. “No, three square meals a day and not having to go back to Griffonstone inspired me to be a guard.”

“She should be inside,” Gallus said, leading Dawn to the door. “Do you need anything else?”