In fact, the princess whispered something about leaving preemptively, and insisted on being in the barmare’s debt if she could bring said news to the mayor’s team. When prompted about this sudden turn of events, Twilight made up something about receiving a distant message from Spike, recalling her to the Friendship castle due to some urgent and unexpected business. The princess couldn’t help but feel like she dishonored a certain apple farmer’s moral code with her made-up excuse, but when all was said and done, she departed without any ceremonial goodbyes.