Samurai Equine

Happy Pre-December November, everypony. Would anyone care for some homemade apple brownies?

When I said I want everyone in the group photo, I meant everyone. Including you.

Samurai hears the request from @Dusk Haven Haven, then smiles and heads back. "A photo? I would like that. But only if we can get everypony in the photo. I want @PrincessPriscillaPT Priscilla, @Shiny Silvermoon Shiny, and @TheRockARockster Roswell to join us too. Including @Dynamo Pad Dynamo, if he wants to join us. As many participants as possible! Even @Pinkie Pie, @Starlight Glimmer. and @Rainbow Dash, if they want. They helped in this race too." Samurai says, suggesting the biggest group photo possible. Moushley tilts her head. "...Can I join the photo too?" She asks. ... ... !! Samurai, and possibly others, turn and look at her, completely shocked. "You can talk?!" Samurai asks. "Well yeah! I never I said I couldn't." Moushley explains with a squeaky giggle.

Samurai nods as he listens to Pinkie. "Strange. As I mentioned before, my battle-forged senses detected someone with malicious intent. Yet after making it all the way to the end, I saw no one. And while I am glad there are no dangerous enemies to face, it's strange for my senses to be wrong. But if I'm not the only one to detect something was wrong, then maybe we are in the midst... of a mystery." Samurai surmises. Samurai takes off his CarRanger jacket. While it's not in mint condition anymore, he still gives it to Dynamo moments before making that announcement, giving it to him as a gift. But then, much to Samurai's surprise, he hears the results. Still, he hesitates. He takes a moment to count, using his hoof to make sure his calculations are correct. "Dynamo-san, I hate to disagree with the panel, but I think your judges need to double check their math. Because @TheRockARockster Roswell definitely took down more leaves than me. He deserves 2nd place, not me." Samurai explains, shaking his head. He waves over Roswell and allows him to take the 2nd place spot. Samurai nearly double takes. "Is everypony trying to honor me today?" Samurai say to himself while rubbing the back of his head, a nervous smile on his his face. He shakes it off. "Iiya. This time, I actually agree with the judges. May the best pony win, as they say in competition; and I can't think of a better winner than you, Dusk-chan. You've been so humble and so helpful. Just meeting you was more than enough for me. But if you really wish to honor me, then meet with me again; either here or in my homeland Japone. I would love to learn more about the Old Code you mentioned. From what little of you I've learned, I can tell there is a story to be told. Maybe some day, we can explore it together, or we can at least share a proper matsuri." Samurai bows politely then offers Dusk a hug. "From the bottom of my heart, I thank everyone for a grand race. To be a winner? There's always next year. I am happy to attend an after-party, but I think I'll go on patrol, just in cased I missed a malicious mastermind after all." Samurai begins to make his exit, only looking back in case Dynamo or someone insists that his presence is still needed.