He gave them a moment to consider his words, as he moved through the audience. “Both your mayor and Twilight Sparkle said it: this is the friendliest town in all of Equestria.” He swept his hoof across the crowd. “All of you are what makes this town great, and carry within you the spirit of friendship which makes this nation great. So what better place—I ask you, what better place could there be for an embassy? Not in Canterlot, no.” He gestured toward the distant gleaming towers of the palace. “Down here. Right down here, where ponies know their neighbors and lend each other a helping hoof without even being asked.”