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While approaching the guard, you try to think of a way to apologize. “Hey, sorry for running earlier… it was a dick move on my part.” Can’t really think of anything else to add. Sounds weak.
“I don’t care why you did it,” he says while giving you a glare, “I’m not going to babysit you. From what I’ve seen, you aren’t a threat to anypony, just yourself. It’s past my shift, but don’t think the guards aren’t going to let you get away with something because you are an alien. Ms. Sparkle, before I leave, I’m reminding you what you said about being responsible for him. Goodnight.” Before anybody has a chance to respond, he leaves. How short he was about it, he must have been tired of you. As far as you’re concerned, it’s one less thing.
With the guard now gone, you turn to Twilight. “Humanology sounds good, as long as you don’t include vivisection. Although, one example doesn’t exactly warrant a field of study. I sincerely hope you don’t plan on looking for more humans.”
“Why not? There’s a whole planet full of them! You may be one example, but from everything I’ve observed and theorized, once we’re able to communicate it’ll be a paradigm shift of all ponykind! And humankind too, I suppose. This is too important not to take seriously.”
From what you’ve seen of this place, ponies aren’t as… you don’t even know how to put it, bad? Disrespectful? Closed-minded? Paranoid? Whatever it is, you left out human’s darker side when you were talking. None of them asked anything about it, so you didn’t bring it up. They seem softer, in a sense, and you don’t want them to crucify you as some sort of demon, but the enthusiastic purple pony does not seem to have thought of how this could all go wrong.
“Listen, Twilight,” trying to bring this up as subtle as possible, “what if the humans aren’t ready for this? Did you ever think they might reject how you think things will happen?”
She gives a questioning look. “Why would they? Humans sound like they’re smart, considering how much they rely on science. Only something afraid of the betterment for all would be scared. This is serious business! As a pony of logic, I will personally see that this happens the right way.” Sounds like you’re either going to have to break her fantasy or let her have it.
“Okay, when can I meet Celestia? Maybe she has a different idea.” Maybe she’ll listen to you better than this pony does. “If it’s that important, she should make the decision.”
“Of course the Princess would agree with me! She’s very busy, but I know she’ll want to discuss all this with you. If I had to guess, she’s probably as eager as I am.”
“Alright, but right now I’m beat. Where am I going to spend the night?”
“Let’s see,” she begins to list places, “you could go back to the hospital, or maybe the guards would let you sleep in a cell? There’s an inn you could use. Since this is all temporary, you could use my basement, if you’re okay with that.”
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