Page 1121 — Affable Affinity
When you think about it, that's kind of Discord's entire modus operandi… It's even illustrated with an extreme reverse zoom shot in Keep Calm and Flutter On. Then again, that's also just the ideal state of the Trickster, in any form of media.
Transcript:Twilight Sparkle: Let me just get one thing straight. We completed the maze. So now you're going to let us find the Elements? Why would you let us do that?
Discord: Tch. Well, of course it's not going to be that simple when you actually go get them. That's not even a spoiler. Think less like the mortal unicorn that you are and put yourself in the shoes of a god. Pop quiz: Newfound freedom, old kingdom to re-conquer, and you want to keep both? How do you do it?
Twilight Sparkle: Stall for time. Complete my masterstroke in the background.
Discord: BWA HA HA! Twilight Sparkle with the soul read! Good gracious!
DM: Right?!
Discord: You know, forget Celestia. You should hop over and become MY apprentice.
DM: Erm…
Twilight Sparkle: HARD pass!
Rainbow Dash: Nonono, wait! This has potential.