Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-174.109.158.107-20180910192948/@comment-66.209.255.5-20180917234512

Here's my theory:

We can role out Marella and Keefe, Marella because she hasn't reached the 'beloved friend' level yet, and Keefe because he's had so much attention in the last books it's predictable (which is basically Shannon Messenger's worst fear). I'm leaning towards Fitz and Dex, because they are considered beloved friends and they haven't had the spotlight in a while. Though Silveny is a huge candidate, I feel like if it was her, that would dictate the book again, which will annoy some readers. I've had many complaints from my mom (whom of which doesn't care that much for horses) about Exile because Silveny was so important. Not to mention that Silveny is kinda hard to consider a beloved friend, since she's an alicorn. I just don't think she'll take the role of beloved friend over a person. Sorry! I really don't think it'll be Tam, although that would be great development for him.

Honestly... I think it's going to be Linh (so unexpected) or someone like Forkle or Alden (also unexpected).

~Lace the Humorous~