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"No, you're not." River said, patting Viridia on the shoulder, while doing her best to wince as she processed how complicated the situation was, "You're just bearing news, which is more then anypony else is doing. Penny's a good pony, but I don't think anyone really want's her to be the head of the town. She was Snow's lackey, even if she was loyal or not. The town needs someone who get's stuff done."
"That reminds me." Viridia smiled appreciatively at the patting. "Snow's actual lackeys are back in town. The donkey left, Fascine is around, and I don't know about the other one."