Tick Of Royalty

The next day, you awoke in a large unfamiliar room and rubbed your head. You ask yourself exactly what happened, when a knock comes at the door across the room.

"Can I come in?" Shining Armor was at the other side of the door. You give him the okay, and he opens the door slowly. "Hey, pal.. Sleep well..?" He spoke with a soft, tender voice. You tell him you slept fine, and ask where you are and why the prince of the crystal empire was there. He proceeded to explain that you were in his castle and, naturally, you asked why.

"It was cold and rainy outside and you looked lonely... Being the prince, I can't have anyone dying off in my kingdom... So, I took you here." He smiled and laughed lightly.

You nodded, fully understanding what was happening. You smile and say thank you, explaining your current dilemma. "What heartless ponies to abandon such an able bodied stallion... Do you need a hug..?" He extends his arms, knowing your answer to be yes, and hugs you tightly. Almost by instinct, you hug him back. "You can stay in the crystal empire for as long as you like..."