Jac never expects much, and especially not when it comes to "things going his way". His best days are usually spent alone and un-bothered in his room, playing games or watching videos. He rarely enjoys going out with family, and he definitely doesn't enjoy going out for work. As such, a Canterlot royal summons was not a particularly heartwarming birthday present.

One short train ride to the Changeling kingdom later, Jac finds his expectations shattered in all the right ways.