A Second Chance

Rainbow quickly looks ahead and says in a solemn tone, "Oh...okay, sorry I asked."

I then look to Twilight and the others and say, "Alright, lead the way ladies." I then snap the reins lightly as they start to walk down the road to the castle. I look to Rainbow Dash as she is being rather quiet and say, "There is no problem in asking questions, just make sure that you are prepared for the answer if I decide to give one."

Rarity listens to the short conversation between the two and thinks, 'He is more intelligent than I first thought.' She then continues walking with her friends to Twilight's castle and asks, "So Twilight darling, why are you allowing this human to stay with you after what they did to Rainbow Dash?"

Twilight looks back at Rarity and says, "I know you aren't too happy with him, but he has nowhere warm to stay tonight, Hearth's Warming Eve is this Friday, and it is currently Wednesday night. Nights are colder in the winter, too cold for him to be sleeping in a tent. I just thought that it would improve our friendship if that we all could show him some kindness."

I listen to them talk, unable to hear what they are saying clearly. I get curious about their age and ask, "How old are you all?"

They all look back and Rarity speaks first saying, "Well Arthur darling, it is rather rude to ask a mare her age... but we all are 22 except for me and Applejack and the two of us are a year older. What is your age Arthur Morgan?"

I chuckle and then say, "Wow I am being shown around by a bunch of kids who are almost young enough to be my children. I was 36 when I..." I catch myself slip a little, correct it and clear my throat and continue, "I was 36 when I found myself here in a cave west of the Crystal Empire. So compared to you kids, I am an old fart."

Applejack catches a hint that suggests he was going to say something else, and thinks, 'I reckon that he actually was gonna say somethin else, ah'll have to pay attention when ah'm around him.'

Rainbow sniggers at hearing old fart and says, "You got that right Arthur, you are an old fart."

I chuckle at hearing her say that and continue to follow them to the castle as it comes into view finally, having many decorations on it reminding me of how the buildings looked in the city of Canterlot and say, "The decorations around town remind me of my visit to Canterlot when I went there to drop off Princess Celestia and Luna at their home. Your decorations look really nice as well."

Twilight and the others finally arrive at her castle and says, "Thank you, my friends helped to put them up. Let's head inside so we can talk and then get you settled in."

I pull on the reins, telling Lou to bring the wagon to a stop and look at Rainbow Dash, "I will be right there to help you get down from there, gimme one moment." I get down from the wagon and walk around the back as Rainbow gets onto the step, I then step up behind her and take hold of her hips and lift her off the step and crouch down to set her on the ground. I let go of her hips and say, "I gotta grab one box before we head in." I make my way to the back of the wagon and open the back gate, pulling out the crate with the changeling in it by holding it by the handles and finally set it on the ground. I close the back gate and pick the box up again and say to Twilight, "Alright, let's head inside to talk for a bit." I then call over my shoulder, "I will be back in a moment Lou after I take care of this."

Twilight opens the doors and enters her home saying, "Home at last." She watches her friends follow her in and closes the doors behind him and asks, "Okay Arthur, what is it that you wanted to talk to us about that you couldn't discuss in front of the citizens?"

I set the crate down, placing my foot on top of it and say, "I wanted to talk to you about someone I found near the road somewhere by Canterlot, they are in the same situation I am and I would like to know if they can stay with me for the night. From what I understand, I know that you don't really like them. When I show you who it is in this crate, can you swear to not attack them or freak out?"

Pinkie Pie is the first one to say, "Yes, I Pinkie Promise that I won't be mean or panic when I see whoever is in the box." She then goes through making a Pinkie Promise as the others follow suit after her.

I then watch as they make a promise in the strangest way and crouch down to unlock the crate and say, "This is connected to when I went to go rescue Princess Flurry Heart from that zebra called Zahara." I look down, unlock it and then say to the box, "Alright kid, just stay calm and trust me alright." I hear silence before a single rap against the box indicates their answer and then look back up to the girls and say, "I told her that she could come with me where I am headed and can decide what to do when we got to where I was going." I knock the signal onto the box and stand up to let her make her own appearance.

Twilight and the others gasp in shock as they watch the lid rises with a changeling standing up out of the box, then moves to stand behind Arthur out of fear. She sighs and says, "Hello, what is your name and can you tell us what happened?"

Stealthy Strike gulps nervously and says, "M-My name is Stealthy Strike and I was exiled from the hive for failing a mission given by Queen Chrysalis."

Rarity looks the changeling over and sees that she is beaten up all over and says, "Did Arthur do anything to you? What in Equestria happened to you that caused you to be that hurt?"

She shakes her head no and says, "No, he found me like this after I was exiled. Let me tell you what happened so you understand the situation..."

I watch and listen as she tells her tale of what happened, starting with the cave. I see looks of anger that turn into looks of fear and disgust as she continues to talk. I watch as Fluttershy makes the first move and hugs her and tells her everything will be okay.

Twilight and the others keep silent as they think about what happened as she says, "Queen Chrysalis sure has gotten meaner, maybe one day she will come to understand the wrongs she has done." She then says, "You captured a zebra named Zahara? I will have to ask Zecora if she recognizes the name, as for right now she can stay with you. I will have to inform Princess Celestia of the situation immediately so we can avoid a panic."

I look at Twilight and then ask, "Would you happen to have a room where I can store a few of my more dangerous items?"

She then gulps nervously and asks, "Wh-Why do you have dangerous items?"

I look at her and say, "I have them because they helped me to stay alive where I came from. They won't cause harm unless they come into contact with fire though, so that is a good thing."

Twilight sweats nervously and then says, "Y-Y-Yes, there is a storage room down below that is not being used. They can be placed there."

I look to Stealthy Strike and say, "You may return to your hiding spot when you are done talking with them okay kid?" I then see her nod and turn my head to look at the girls and say, "Okay, I will need a few of you who are strong to help me carry some boxes to the room below, the first one to go down is a red box that will have to be handled carefully."

Applejack then steps forward and sighs saying, "Alright then pardner, ah'll help ya carry that one down there."

I head outside through the doors as Twilight opens them for us, making my way to the back of the wagon and open up the gate. I then get into the back of it and call out to Twilight and ask, "Hey Twilight could you help me see in the back of this wagon, its too dark in here."

She smiles and then says, "I can handle that for you." She then approaches the wagon and illuminates her horn, stops behind it and sees quite a few boxes in the back and says, "Wow there are more in here than I expected to see, what is in all these boxes?"

I look around the wagon for the red box first, shifting some crates around to get at it. I find it and scoot it towards the back and say, "I will tell you once we are inside and behind closed doors." I look to Applejack and say, "Alright, here it comes. Grab hold of the handle and start to pull it out, but stop before it falls off the gate and lands on the ground. I will get out of the wagon to get the other handle once I slide it over."

Applejack takes hold of the box handle, being a thick strand of braided rope and starts to pull it backwards a little ways. She steps to the side as he moves it over to exit the wagon, then takes hold of the other handle and watches as he pulls it off the edge of the wagon. The weight is not as bad as she expected and says, "The weight isn't as bad as you led me to think."

I nod and then say, "That is true, but it is not the weight that concerns me. It is the contents of the box that makes me nervous to handle it too roughly. Let's turn so we can both face the same direction we walk." I then turn and start walking around and head towards the door as she follows my lead.

Twilight leads the way nervously and opens the cellar door for them, activating the crystal lights on the walls to guide the way down. She then goes down first saying, "Mind your step with these stairs, crystal is a smooth surface and can cause you to slip."

I then follow her down and take the lead going down the stairs saying, "Thank you for letting me know that, if we were to slip and drop this box. I doubt that you would not have much of a castle left to call home, this box is red because it carries several sticks of dynamite in it."

Applejack takes her sweet time in going down the stairs with the crate, sweating the whole way down. She then sighs in relief as they reach the bottom and set the box into a corner of the room and says, "Well that is one box down, ready to get another?

I nod and say, "Yep I am, let's get goin." I look to Twilight and then say, "These next few boxes are a tad bit heavier, but some can be carried by one person. They also are not as dangerous as that first one was, are you ready for some hard work Applejack?"

She then grins and nods saying, "Ah'm ready when you are pardner, let's git to work." She continues following him back up to where the wagon is.

It takes a few minutes, but with the help of Twilight and even Rarity carrying some of the light ones, all of the boxes are taken down into the cellar. I stand in the room and then say, "The stuff that is in those boxes we just carried down is ammunition for my weapons, some of it is pistol or revolver, rifle or repeater ammo, or even shotgun ammo. The rest is arrows, throwing knives, a few tomahawks. There's even a couple other types of weapons in there as well as my personal belongings."

Twilight looks at all of the stacked boxes in the cellar and looks back at him with wide eyes and screeches, "YOU TURNED MY CELLAR INTO AN ARMORY?!?"

I lightly smile and say, "I'm sorry princess, but this cellar would be a lot safer than just leaving it in the wagon outside unguarded isn't it?"

She sighs and facepalms herself, dragging her hand down her face with a groan, hesitantly saying, "UGH...I guess it is better, but this is only temporary until you get set up in ponyville. Wait a minute, where will you be staying in Ponyville?

I scratch the back of my neck and think for a moment saying, "Well umm...I was just gonna pitch a tent outside of town after I clear some snow off a spot and stay there. Why is there a problem with that?"

Applejack smiles and sighs saying, "Ah get that ya don't wanna inconvenience us ponies, but we just can't let ya brave the environment. It won't sit well with some pony folk, how bout ya let us help ya out?"

I look at her and say, "I'm not a very nice man, I am used to dealing with things on my own in the wild. It just seems that whenever I set up home near a city, the peace doesn't last to long before it turns into a damned bloodbath because of me."

Rarity steps forward and says, "I agree with what Applejack says darling, we just can't let you rough it outside the town without a solid roof above your head. So I think that it would be in your best interest to accept our offer."

I sigh and then say, "I appreciate that you are trying to do something good for me, I just don't want any of the trouble from my world to hurt you all."

Fluttershy narrows her eyes at him and steps forward and says, "I know you are trying to be thoughtful for us ponies, but there is no way in Equestria that we are going to let you call a tent home. I politely request that you just accept our gift already, and stop worrying so much about our safety. We can protect ourselves you know, we aren't just some completely helpless fillies that don't know what to do."

Twilight giggles lightly at hearing Fluttershy be so outspoken and nods saying, "That is right. I don't know what Discord told you of Equestria's history or what happens in Ponyville almost on a weekly basis, but time and time again we six girls have protected the town."

I rub my eyes with two fingers and grumble saying, "Oh...fine then. if your so set on doing that for me, then go ahead and do it. Hey Applejack, are you ready to head to your barn so I can unhitch Lou and take the harness off her?" I then look over to Twilight and say, "Can you show me which room I will be staying in when I get back, and can you take the box into where I will be staying in? I was wondering if there was a place that I could clean myself up?"

She then nods and says, "I certainly can do those for you, there is a shower or a bath that you can use here."

Applejack nods and says, "Alrighty then, I guess that is all the serious talk you needed to have with us? Just about those crates, right?"

I nod and then say, "Yeah, that is all I was concerned about. Shall we be on our way Applejack?"

She nods her head and makes her way out through the doors and says, "Goodnight girls, I shall see you all tomorrow!"

I follow her towards the door and see the lid on the box is down and say, "Alright Stealthy, I will be back. Twilight will be taking you to our room. So I will go ahead and lock the box up now for ya." I then hear a rap on the box and resume following Applejack out the door, closing the back gate and then say, "Say Applejack, would you want to ride with me to your farm?"

Applejack looks back and smiles and says, "Thanks for offerin', ah would indeed like a ride on that wagon. Would ya mind liftin' me up there pardner, it looks a bit tougher to get into than a chariot. We'll be turnin round and passin through town, then we'll turn right and start headin' south out of Ponyville.

I nod and grab her around the waist and heft her up with a slight grunt saying, "Alright, lets get you up there shall we?" I walk over to the step and then place her upon it, making sure that she has her footing before going around to the other side. I then get up into the wagon and into my seat, then pick up the reins and snap them lightly saying, "Hup. Alright Lou, we're goin' to where Applejack lives."

She looks around at a different view of things, guiding their path along the way and says, "Things look mighty different from up here, don't they?"

I smile and say, "Yeah it does give you a better look at what's around you, that's for sure. So what's your life like in this peaceful world, Applejack?"

Applejack looks at him and thinks for a moment and then chuckles saying, "Well for one, things are mostly peaceful around Ponyville. We finished our harvestin' a month before they brought the snow in a month ago, so now my family and ah are finishin' our preparations for Hearth's Warmin' Eve. Do ya have any family where ya came from Arthur?"

I take a breath and exhale it through my nose slowly, saying, "If you mean blood related family, the answer is no. I do have a few friends that were once like family, but we have been out of contact since I left that world and came here. I am going to try and make the best of my time here."

She drops her shoulders a little at feeling sad that he has no family, after an idea appears in her head she smiles and says, "Ah'm mighty sorry fer hearin' ya have no family here wit' ya, family is very important. Only family and friends will be there to have yer back when ya need help the most, Ah'd be lost if ah didn't have any family. If ya don't have plans fer Hearth's Warmin' Eve, ya can spend it wit us Apples at our farm if ya wish." She looks down the road to her family's farm and sees someone walk out on the front step then close the door, and wonders who it may be.

I smile lightly and look over to Applejack and say, "I appreciate the offer, I will give it some thought and shall let you know my decision by tomorrow sometime. Yeah, we were a interesting bunch of misfits with some drama in our pasts that occasionally found its way back into our lives, but we always did our damndest to help each other." I then turn my head back and look at the road ahead, seeing some pony standing in front of the house and lighting a lantern. I let out a frustrated sigh and shake my head saying, "Sometimes I wonder how different things would be if it wasn't for that Blackwater mess..." I look at the figure illuminated by the lantern's light and see it is an elder pony with a green coat and a white mane, also having a disapproving frown on her face.

Applejack swallows as she sees the look on Granny's face and hops off the wagon and quickly makes her way to her saying, "Ah'm so sorry fer bein' back so late Granny, but ah had to help a couple new arrivals to Ponyville and Equestria unpack their wagon."

Granny stares at Applejack sternly and says, "Applejack, do ya know what time it is! Ah understand ya went to the Crystal Empire on a mission, but ya could've let us know if ya were on yer way home little missy! Now who're the strangers that ya brought home, and what is that large contraption ya jumped out of?"

I pull the wagon to a stop with a light tug on the reins saying, "Whoa Lou, let's sit here and see what's goin on."

The young mare hangs her head a little and says, "Ah'm sorry ah didn't send a letter tellin' ya when ah was gettin' home, but the strangers ah brought here are mister Arthur Morgan and his partner is Lou. In Twilight's home, Arthur decided that he's gonna stay wit her fer a bit until he can get settled in town. His partner Lou is a four legged pony, and he needed someplace fer her to sleep so ah said that she could stay in the barn with the cows but his wagon is too large to fit in the barn. What do ya have to say Granny?"

She raises the lantern higher to get a better look at this Arthur Morgan, catching a better look at what he looks like when the light illuminates his features eliciting a sharp gasp from her. In fear, she grabs Applejack and despite her age, quickly yanks her behind her protectively saying, "He's an outlaw, git behind me Applejack!" She then glares angrily at Arthur and then shouts, "Ah can tell by yer eyes an' the air around ya that yer a dangerous one, young fella. What business brings ya here ta Ponyville? We Apples have been among the first families here since it was founded, it has enough troubles without ya bringin' yer troubles here."

I grin and hop off the seat and land on the ground with a thud, then straighten up saying, "You have sharp senses for an elder ma'am, to be able to tell that much about me. You are right though, I am a dangerous outlaw. One thing that I am trying to do though...is to change my life for the better and try to live my life in a peaceful manner ma'am." I then walk a bit closer so she can get a better look at me and stop well within the lanterns range, but out of arms reach.

Granny smith ignores Applejack's pleas to not suspect the stranger and says, "My eyes may not be as sharp as they once were, nor am ah as young as ah used ta be. Ah still see more detail that others miss, and ah appreciate yer honesty. Now that ah can see ya a might better, ah can tell ya've had a rough life with how ya look and carry yerself. Yer eyes also speak volumes ta me, yer a young'un that was forced to grow up too fast. Ah'll give ya the benefit of doubt and shall welcome ya ta Ponyville, ya can visit our farm anytime ya like sonny. As long as ya don't betray us Apples, ya will always be welcome as a friend and honored guest. So go on and care fer yer partner, git her set up in the barn and place yer wagon beside the barn and cover it so it don' fill up wit snow. If ya'd like, ah could make some coffee fer yer trip back ta Twilight's?" She lowers the lantern to waist high and waits for an answer.

I tip my hat to her with a smile and say, "Thank you for being so kind and accepting of my nature ma'am, it is a breath of fresh air compared to where I came from. I would like a some coffee, but it is too late at night and others are trying to sleep. I have had a very long few days and would like to get a decent bath, perhaps tomorrow shall let me meet a few of the inhabitants of this town."

She nods her head to him and then turns around to head back inside, walking around Applejack and stopping to look over her shoulder saying, "Whenever the weather's nice agin and ah'm on the porch in mah chair, stop on by and let's talk fer a bit. Goodnight mister Arthur Morgan, keep yerself outta trouble ya hear?"

I nod and say, "I will swing by whenever that is, and I will do my best to try. Take care ma'am, and goodnight." I then turn and watch Applejack as she leads the way to the barn, then turn my head to Lou and say, "C'mon girl, follow us to the barn and we'll get you out of that harness, after that I will give you a good brushing."

Applejack opens the barn door with a grunt saying, "Here ya go pardner, ah'm beat after moving those heavy boxes. Be sure ya don't let the cows out alright? Ah'm surprised that Granny was so outspoken when ya came here, but she is a very good judge of character. So ah gotta believe what she said bout ya, and don't hurt my friends anymore or ah'll never forgive ya. Goodnight mister Arthur Morgan, close up the barn when yer done so they stay nice and comfy." She then turns around and walks back to her home for some sleep.

I watch her leave with a slight sway in her hips and shake my head when her rear draws my attention, then turn my head and walk over to Lou to lead her to one side of the barn so I can unhitch her from the wagon. After getting the wagon into place, I then take her harness off step by step and then set the harness back inside the box. I unhitch her and close the canvas so the snow stays out of it, making sure that the string is tied tightly so it doesn't come undone in a strong wind. I then take Lou inside to give her a good brushing like I promised, brushing her down from her head to her rump and down to her hooves. I then pat her on the neck saying, "There you go girl, all clean and brushed down. Tomorrow we shall try to find out where this spa is and what it does, let's get ya into one of the pens here so you can get some sleep." I then put her into one of the pens and shut the gate saying, "Alright girl that does it for tonight, I shall see you tomorrow. Goodnight Lou, I will try to come to let you out in the morning. If one of the Apples shows up before I do, just ask them to let ya out and make your way to Twilight's. Use your hoof to lightly tap the door a few times and let whoever answers the door know to tell me that you are somewhere around Ponyville, and I will whistle for you if they have told me. If you want food, just let them know I will pay for it."

Lou looks at him as he makes his way towards the barns entrance and says, "Thank you Arthur, you really do take good care of me. I will keep all of that in mind, be sure you take a bath when you get to Twilight's. You really do smell worse than the manure in here, goodnight and I hope you have good dreams." I then leave the barn and close the door for the night, turn around and make my way back to Twilight's home. I reach the end of the driveway when I hear a wolf howling into the night sky, making me reach for my Schoffield. I pay close attention to the land around me for any indication of where the wolf pack is at, when I spot a pair of odd, glowing green eyes and say, "What the fuck kind of creature are you?"

The large Timberwolf prowls closer to its prey, curious as to what this new scent is. It examines the creature before it, seeing that it neither has a horn, wings, or even a fur coat. Having a rough looking face and skin that appears white in the moonlight, but seeing it change its stance gives it pause as a twinge of fear runs through it's body. Feeling uneasy about this creature, it uses a disembodied voice to say, "I am as nature made me, nothing more, nothing less. You, however, have a strangeness that surrounds you. You have the scent of being prey, but also the scent of being a predator. How do you explain something as impossible as that?"

I cock my head curiously and chuckle saying, "I have never met a talking wolf before, but to explain how that is possible will take a few words. I come from a different world that is more violent than this one is, and humans are the dominant species. However, the land that I come from is still somewhat wild and not completely tamed. The wilderness is a place where any predator can decide to attack any human or humans that pass through its area, usually humans are at the top of the food chain. If they are not prepared enough for the wilderness, they can quickly become prey. Does that answer your request, wolf?"

The Timberwolf continues circling the human with curiosity and responds, "With how careful that explanation was, you have indeed sated my curiosity. I can also sense that if we were to fight, it is likely I that would taste defeat. With that said, I shall leave you be...for now anyways." He then turns around and trots back towards the treeline with new information for the guardian spirit of Equestria.

I shake my head at the absurdness of a talking wolf before reminding myself, "I need to remember that I am not on Earth anymore, I am on Equus. Here there are talking flying ponies called Pegasi, and unicorns that do have magic, exist in reality. What a wonderful and strange world you find yourself in Arthur..." I then relax and return on my journey to Twilight's with nothing else happening on the way there. I head up the steps and knock on the door, seeing a pony I haven't seen before. Having a light pink coat, a purple mane and tail with blue streaks, moderate Persian blue eyes heavy lidded from tiredness. I then nod my head to her and say, "Sorry for waking you up at this hour miss, but I am a guest of Twilight Sparkles and I just came from Applejacks. My name is Arthur Morgan, who might you be miss?"

Starlight blinks a few times at the tall being and says, "Well if you are a guest of Twilight's Arthur Morgan, come on in out of the cold. My name is Starlight Glimmer and I am Princess Twilight's student, she is teaching me about friendship."

I walk in through the door and she closes it behind me and say to her, "Thank you Starlight, I do think that you will be able to learn quite a bit from her. Do you know where I can wash myself and do my...personal business?"

She blinks again and tries to understand what he means, waking up a little more and says, "The bathroom and shower are this way, please follow me." She then turns around and heads towards the bathroom so she can return to sleep.

I follow her down through the hall and tip my hat to her and say, "Thank you for showing me where this is miss Starlight, did Twilight happen to mention which room I will be staying in?"

Starlight tilts her head in thought, stopping at the door to the shower and bathroom then answers, "Ummm...yes, she said you will be staying in the room at the end of this hall. It is the last one on the right, and is across from Twilight's and next to mine. Is there anything else you will need?"

I look at her and shake my head saying, "Where might the towels be located and is there some bar soap somewhere?"

She looks at the door and replies, "There are fresh towels in the tall cabinet, and there should be a few bars of soap in the top drawer below the sink." She gets a better look at him as her eyes open a bit further, seeing the tall human that Twilight told her about. Having a dirty, black cowboy hat with a large blue coat with a fuzzy collar, dark blue pants and black cowboy boots. She then notices the darkened arm and realizes it is blood, causing her to fully wake up due to the rush of adrenaline starting to course through her system and says, "Where are you injured, let me see your wound so I can heal it!"

I shake my head and then sigh saying, "I ain't injured, I'm just slowly dying from Tuberculosis. I have been treated by a nurse in the Crystal Empire, so I won't get others sick when I cough."

Starlight slowly calms herself down and says, "Okay then, whew, you had me worried for a moment there. I thought that you had a fight with Applejack's brother Big Mac, and he hurt you."

I smile and tell her, "If we met and fought, you would see a lot more than this patch of blood on my sleeve, I assure you. Now I think I shall get a clean set of clothes and clean myself up after today's events, Thanks again miss Starlight and goodnight."

She nods and says, "Likewise, goodnight Arthur Morgan." then turns around and heads for her room, looking forward to return to sleep.

I enter the room and close the door behind me and look at the tall object on the far side of the room, with an odd shaped chair with a bowl in the seat and think to myself, 'I guess that this is the equivalent to an outhouse, but I wonder what a shower is...' I head to the tall object and turn one of the knobs on the left to see what it does, then watch as water starts coming out of the spout on the bottom. I watch as steam starts to come off of the water and and stick a few fingers in the water to feel it, pulling them back and shaking my hand that touched the very hot water. I then turn the knob the other direction to stop the water, and turn the other knob on. I watch the water start to come out and hesitantly stick a couple fingers into the water and sigh as it is cold saying, "Alright, I need to remember that the left one is hot and the right one is cold. Now I wonder how you get water to go to the spout up top..." I then look at the remaining levers and knobs, then try the one on the tub and watch as water starts to accumulate inside of it and flip it back down. I see the water slowly go down the hole and try the one on the lower spout, smiling as I see the water stop coming out of it and begin to come out of the one on top. I then strip out of my clothes and set them aside as I reach into my bag and pull out my every day outfit, having a light blue shirt with a pair of black pants and an optional vest with a red and black design on the front with a black back then set it on the counter. I then fold the other outfit up and set it back in the satchel to clean it later, I then look around in the top drawer for a bar of soap. I start to search for one I like, taking a liking to one called Irish Spring and pull the box out of the drawer and close it. I open the box and remove the bar of soap, setting the box on the counter next to my outfit and step into the shower. I then pull the curtain closed and begin washing a few days worth of grime off of my body, starting with my long hair.