Celestia held back a faint smile of amusement until Dale and all the ponies had cleared the room, leaving only Diamond Mint hovering in the dining room doorway, uncertain of whether to leave completely or stay close in case she was needed. Celestia had long since trained that out of the castle staff, but Diamond could be forgiven for not knowing her princess’s preference. Celestia gave her a slight nod, and she backed around the doorframe, bowing her head as she went.