>>40285000>>40285025>>40285036>>40285127>>40285165“Say, why does is seem the Light favours your prayers above all else when it comes to assist me?” You ask.
“Oh, but you are blessed by the Light already, Lustre Lance.” Graces replies. “Your strength, your fortitude, but also the dedication you showed to acquire those are all manifestations of the Light’s impulse of life. And your actions to help everypony in this villages speak louder to the Light than a thousand prayers.”
“So you’re saying I got it all already, so that’s why you’re certain my prayers won’t have any result?”
“That’s not true.” Graces speaks with a serene smile. “If you find yourself doubting yourself. If you find yourself lost, then pray to the Light. Not so it may solve your problems for you, but so you may awaken the strength to do so within you. Remember. All that wills to live is born from the Light, so you too are Its manifestation in this world.”
But then the mare lets out a little sigh.
“Now, my prayers also involve what you could call a form of magic I suppose.” Graces explain. “Of course, a sincere prayer and faith is necessary, but there’s a great deal of study and know-how involved to then channel the power of the Light itself.”
“Ah, I see. So the Light doesn’t just speak words to you as an answer, right?”
“No, I have to interpret its signals, and channel its response. But anyway, I absolutely don’t want to make it sound like praying is useless. A prayer can give hope, resolve, and peace to everypony.”
There, Graces turns away.
“Oh Light.” Graces solemnly begs out loud to the sky. “Please grant us the might to strike down the darkness we face. May love be powerful so life may then thrive. Let our triumph be a ray of hope, and inspire all those who come next.”
“That’s the prayer I use for might, put into words.” Graces says, facing you again. “Even if you don’t know how to channel the energy of the Light, I think you should try reciting it when you’re feeling scared or overwhelmed.”
“Ah, well, maybe I’ll try when I’m in trouble.” You smile back. “Also, sorry if I sound pushy. It’s just that I want all the help I can find to fight the beasts of these woods. By the way, do you think there could be a way to transfer the power of an essence directly into me? With the help of your magic maybe?”
“Unfortunately, I don’t think so.” Graces shakes her head. “I have no practical knowledge about it, and since merely touching the essence makes it affect me instantly I have no idea of how to even study the possibility.”
“Alright then.” You nod. “Anyway, I think I’ll stay praying with you a little. But hold on. Before that, I’ll go ask Sand Carrot if she has some tea.”
