While the growing political struggles remained hidden in Canterlot, a few of the main sources lay recovering in the Crystal Empire’s safe sovereign lands under Princess Cadance’s protection. Among the well-intended troublemakers, Thunder Glide remained close to her ward’s side, the human who risked everything to save so many in Equestria’s most perilous time of need… then abandoned by those whom he trusted the most.
Did she have orders to be there?
No.
Was she in any way cleared fit for duty?
No.
Was she exactly where she wanted to be, next to Justin?