Author's Note

I know it's short, but I'd rather have it where it needs to be then drag it on to such extremes. This way, I can come out with more chapters and slowly grow as time goes on. Hope none of all are made for this chapter being so short compared to my other stories.

Chapter 2

"Sorry Fluttershy, but couldn't I wear anything else that doesn't stand out as much?" I asked as I looked at the robes and headdress she had made for me. It was designed to help me stay out of the sun, but it made me stand out even more than I could already see.

"Yes, and you don't have to worry about needing to change clothes since this fits with your normal attire," Fluttershy responded as she walked around her room that had rolls of fabric lying around. Seriously, I knew that she sowed a few things, but making clothes was nowhere near what I imagined. "Considering those fans and your normal clothes, I made it closer to what you would see in the eastern isles of Equestria." She wasn't wrong. Just the look of it seemed to closely resemble what I wore when I first woke up.

"Okay, I'll give you that, but you didn't answer my question." She kinda did that on occasion so I would sometimes get her back on track. It was mostly minor instances, all adorable, but it would sometimes fuck up a conversation.

"Oh... Well, I saw it in one of the Isle's comics. I believe it's called manga, but this closely resembles that." I looked at the robe again and recognized the red clouds stitched onto a back cloak. The headdress was made from bamboo, like my fan, with paper talismans hanging from the edges. I could still see and my instincts would keep me safe from my greatly expanded blind spots.

"How did you make this? I knew you had an interest in fashion, but I don't know that you actually had sown clothes." I began to put on the new cloak to see how it fits. Sure it might stand out like a sore thumb, but if I could go outside during the day; that would be great.

"I originally wanted to be a fashion designer before I got my cutie mark so I learned all I could about it. Even if my special talent is something else, I'm glad I was able to show now and then." I believe this was a little more than just now and then. It fit perfectly while still allowing me to move without much restriction.

She could have been a professional if she didn't care for animals so much. I may have met her a week ago, but she was already growing on me and I was kinda happy that I learned about her pastimes. At least the hand towels now make sense. However, it has only been a week since I got here so I can't say much.

"I can see. I'll admit that you're exceptionally talented and well-versed in fashion. I shouldn't have been so critical... I'm sorry." As the saying goes, don't look a gift horse in the mouth. In this case, I believe it's a pony.

"Don't worry about it. You're just a little shy so I understand." I nodded after putting on the headdress and found that it fit perfectly with little discomfort. It was kinda incredible considering that it was woven by a different material. "However, you can repay me by taking a walk with me." I nodded with a smile before stretching my arms to see how the cloak moved. I may have also been tired so that was another reason. I may not need to sleep, but I get drowsy when you do nothing all night.

"Sure, but do you mind if we do it later?" Fluttershy nodded as I walked over to the guest room, now my room, and got something. It was just a little something I made for her. It was a haori that I made in my free time since I have a lot of that.

The haori was a darker shade of yellow with three butterflies on the back resembling her cutie mark. It was simple and well insolated so she could wear it wherever she wanted. It was incredibly soft, I kinda just used whatever scrap fabric there was or got some from her mother who was kind enough to help me find a large enough piece at the market. I'm not sure she'll like it, but it would be a nice gift for the pony who made it easy for me to go outside.

I walked back to her room where she was just picking up some of the discarded pieces. "You didn't have to start, I was coming right back," I said as I helped her pick up what was lying about.

"You didn't say that." She responded... Damn it, she's right. I didn't say I was.

"Alright, that's fair." I walked up to her and she met my shaded gaze with her soft eyes. I opened my new coat and pulled out the haori I made for her. "I know it isn't as extravagant as what you made me, but I hope you like it." She took it from me and looked it over.

She put it on before thinking about it and it was a little too big for her. The tail end of it was scraping on the floor. Maybe I made it too long. "Pfft, so close." She began to chuckle as she stood next to him in her mirror. "Oh, you made wing holes too. That's so nice." I grinned softly as she looked around it to find everything she can.

"You don't have to pretend it's good, I know it's more function over fashion. It's pretty bad." I could tell she was trying to find all the good parts about it.

"Hey, give it a year or two and I'll grow into it." I was about to pull a classic response.

"Ya think? Your hand doesn't even come out the sleeves." Well then... That's a rather odd thing for me to say and think. I guess bits and pieces come back if needed.

"Well, I think it's nice." She began to push me through the house until we were at the front door. "Besides, it's later compared to when I first asked for that walk." I was about to refuse before pausing.

"Touché." I covered all exposed skin with the coat amongst other things to keep me safe. It could be worse, I could be wearing armor and walking around town.