[quote=Etcetera]
But but but. Gilda is terrible.
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You think I don't know that? One of the aspects of the first book is Gilda overcoming her cold nature so that she can fully wield her new element. Also, no ponies are new bearers. Honesty will be a Buffalo, Kindness will be a Zebra, Generosity will be an Ibex (of the Ib'Xian empire, WTWE's replacement for China), Laughter will be a Penguin, and Magic will be a Deer. Although I'm starting to consider switching Honesty to Zebra and Kindness to Buffalo.