[Two months later]

You fucked up... You fucked up badly.

You thought as you took the last things from your office and left the company building. How could this happen to you?

You remember when you first started this fight you were on a good path to winning. But now you lost your job because of it. Sure your boss Spring Stone was practically defending you like a lion, but the ministry revoked your foreman status. So there was nothing she could do. And they insisted that you were not degraded but fired, on some conditions, of course, that Spring was forced to agree on.

She could not leave you without anything so she gave you half a year's worth of salary. You wanted to argue about this but she insisted. She did like you very much but there are things she can’t control even if she tried.

As you left the building you recalled the process nobles took to kill your carrier. They must've spent more money on your case than on this pool you were fighting for. Kinda silly, but in a way you won.

You are sure they had to use most of their influence to guarantee that you lose your job. And on top of that, there is still this unfinished construction going on. You wonder how they are holding on to bits…

‘’All this for one drop of blood…’’ you said to yourself as you left the doorstep of the building.

You came home and unpacked your office stuff. Sat in the kitchen and gathered your thoughts and bits.

Currently, you have enough money to survive a couple of years if you don’t buy anything other than necessities. You could start working again in some other places as well. Maybe find a better job after all.

You feel tired. You gave this company your 120% in those last two months. Maybe you should take a break? Money is not a problem right now so…

‘’Why the hell not?’’ You said to yourself after giving it some thought.
You must be smart about it. Using money respectfully will give you a lot of time to work things out. Break of no break, you need to think about the future.

Maybe you should pick a hobby as well? You remember you always loved painting when you were younger. Never picked it up because your family said that you never had any artistic skills and you should just work on more mathematical subjects. You still liked both so there was no problem. But now you can’t work in any logistics department, either construction or any kind of management job.

You decided to buy some art supplies tomorrow and just think about the future slowly. There is time for everything you thought.

Maybe… You could even find someone to live with…

A strange thought… To look for love.

Never in your life have you truly loved someone. Either then your mom of course, but that was a different kind of love. You were in a relationship when you were 16, it was not held very long due to your young age. And you never understood what love truly meant.

Now you think you could say that you feel the need for love. You are now 26 and you assume that with age that feeling will only grow stronger.

You remember someone told you that you never feel at home unless there is someone else you love in it. And that can be true. This house is great. But now it is more like a hotel than a home.

You would love to have somebody to talk to, to cuddle with, to have sex. This world is filled with ponies and other creatures. You are sure that if you search, eventually you will find someone.

But… How do people find love? True love? No one-night stand pals but true lovers.

You should ask someone who knows. Maybe…

Princess Cadence? She would know… But, well she is like two days of travel by train apart from you. And sending a letter does not feel like a good idea. Especially because you met only three times now. And because she is royalty after all…

No one else comes to your mind. Well…

You figure it out.

The next day.

“Twilight can you tell me why you need so many scrolls? I know I said I will help you but… My back is starting to hurt a little.” You said as you walked behind the purple Princess.

She asked you to help when she saw you shopping. Normally she would use Spike but you were closer and she has not seen him today because he had some things to do.

“Oh, come on. My castle is only a little bit down the road. You can make it!” She stated. You glanced that her bags are full of supplies. And she is levitating a lot of bags with her magic as well…

Why does this mare need so many materials for letters and lists? You only have a bag of your supplies and 6 more of hers on top of you.

You finally made it to the castle and dropped everything on the table while grasping for some air.

“Thanks, Anon! You are great!” She said smiling at you.

“No… Problem…” You said between the breaths.

“Why did you need those art supplies? Are you preparing something?” She asked while sorting out the supplies and materials in their correct places on the table.

“I wanted to pick up a hobby, I have more time now since I got fired and-” You tried to explain but before you could she jumped at you.

“You got fired?! You know how hard was for me to convince Spring Stone to give you that position?!” She exclaimed grasping you with her hooves. She instantly realized what she said, and backed up a little.

“What did you say?” You asked.

She stared at you with a half-smile and signed.

“I know this sounds bad but, I only convinced her to give you a pass for a month. If you passed she would keep you, if you failed then she would fire you.” She explained.

“Why would you do that? I thought you agreed for me to look for a job myself without help.” You asked.

“I did. You found your job yourself. I only… Helped you get it.” She said.

“Twilight… I can’t even be mad at you…” You shrugged.

“Sorry… But please tell me. Why did she fire you? She said you are her best stallion in the field.” Twilight asked concerned.

“I got into this mess, and… Well… Ah. Let me start from the beginning. So two months ago…”

You proceeded to explain the situation to her. She was stunned by the actions Nova and Gauntlet took to ensure you lost your job. Of course, Twilight wanted to act and deliver justice but you said that there is no need.

You are happy things turned out this way. You have home, money, and time so there is nothing they can do to you now.

“What are you going to do now? Find a new job?” She asked.

“No. I think… I will actually search for someone.” You said with a slight blush.

“Someone? Who?” She asked again with curiosity.

“I don’t know yet. I just want to you know… Have someone.” You exclaimed with embarrassment.

“You mean?” She gasped. “You mean you want to find your special somepony?! Oh, my sweet Celestia! Anon that is incredible! I wanted to ask you that many times but could never find a good time to do so! This is amazing!”

“Hold your horses, Twi. I don’t want to rush this. I want to find someone to love. But first I need to figure out if I’m able to love a pony, a griffon, or any other creature. You know?” You explained.

“When did you get so open? You never talked about your feeling before…” She asked with a smile.

“I guess… I guess when I looked at that horizon…” You recalled.

“What do you mean?” She asked.

“Long story. Never mind that. I will tell you later.” You said.

“Can I please help you find someone? Please?” She asked with big puppy eyes.

“I guess… You could…” You agreed. Them you and your puppy eyes Twilight…

“Great now tell me-” She immediately levitated a scroll and a quill to herself and started asking questions.

“Twilight, I said. Hold your horses. There is time for everything. Now, today I want to start working on this hobby. What about Friday?” You stopped the purple mare before she got into it.

“I… Alright. Friday. 12:00. Don’t be late!” She said.

“I won’t be. And… Thanks.” You answered.

“No problem Anon. That’s what friends are for.”

Those words will haunt you forever…

Author's Note

Smaller one. Sorry, the next one will be bigger.

[This one was not edited by Arcanedust]