Today was the very day when I was supposed to become an independent citizen of the kingdom of Equestria. I could hardly restrain myself from grinning when four princesses were sitting in front of me.

It's been three months since I got into this world... Although I'm not complaining about it, but it's definitely something that will make anyone laugh like crazy. Yeees. And now I have to tell all these details for the archive and personal curiosity of the rulers of this horse country...

"OUCH!" I screamed when I felt a wing strike on the back of my head. I looked at the smug Princess Luna, and at that moment a mental conversation took place between us. "If you hit me with your wing again, then you'll miss a few feathers! Bitch, your ass..."

Celestia didn't give me a chance to finish all my accumulated profanity. She came up to me, and as usual, squatting down, hugged me with hooves, resting chin on head.

"Calm down, Arhip. You shouldn't talk about my sister and us like that. Don't forget that we are not horses. We're ponies..." whispered Celestia, stroking my head and back.

A fail-safe weapon in relation to me. "Ahr... As always, you know how to find an approach to me." I said in an apologetic voice and looked questioningly at these ponies. "Do I really have to tell you all this before you let me go to town?"

Princess of Friendship, was the most curious mare in this dynamic community. She was sitting at the table and had to write down everything that I would tell about myself. Heh! I have to admit she's a charming mare, but her look... Does she see me as a test subject?

Princess Luna didn't take long to wait when she heard my words. "You can enjoy my sister's soothing caresses, but you won't be able to hide from us the fact that you've been secretly watching our..."

I felt Celestia give Luna a stern look. "That's enough, Luna. Now is not the best time for such revelations. We need to finish this procedure and release Arhip. We still have a lot to do today, but this is definitely one of the most interesting." She looked lovingly into my eyes and continued: "You don't have to worry about it. Yes, you need to tell us all these details for us to make your soul feel better. After that, you can be free. Besides, it is very important for our archives."

Once again, Celestia showed tact and understanding towards me. She was probably the very first one who didn't treat me like all these ponies.

I sighed and looked at all these princesses, but I kept my gaze on Luna for a bit. "Em... I need to tell you that you..."

Luna stood on all her hooves and covered my mouth with her wing. "NO! If that's what we're thinking..."

Princess Cadence looked at Luna with a sly smile. "Oh, yes! Come on! You don't have to hide your sexual desires from me."

After these revealing words, the only one who was shocked was Princess Twilight Sparkle. "What? Should I write this down? Why didn't I know about this before?" She asked, rolling her eyes and pretending that everything was fine.

I'm already tired of all this idiocy, so, as the only man in this office, I decided to interrupt all these jokes. I removed the wing of the Princess of the Moon and winked conspiratorially at her, which received an approving smile from her side.

"I'm so sorry, em... princesses! But I want to tell you about myself, and it seems that we got a little carried away here with the wrong thing. Although, I can understand the curiosity of the Princess of Love!" I said and looked coquettishly into Cadence's eyes. Of course, this made her a little embarrassed and her cheeks turned red from my attention.

Celestia released me from her embrace and sat down next to her sister, but after a little thought she called the maid to make us tea and bring pastries. I've only been living in this world for three months, but I already understand something about how everything works here.

"Okay... I'll probably start my story."

"Yes, and don't forget to tell us about your first experience with a mare." Cadence commented, keeping a sly grin on her face.

This made me clear my throat, but when I was convinced that all these princesses were not joking with me, and expressed full interest, it broke my doubts about such details.

"Heh... Looks like I don't have a choice."

I grew up on a horse breeding farm. My parents have owned this business for a long time. However, they were clearly joking with me when they gave me this name.

Arhip. This name means "Master of horses" or "Senior over horses" in Greek. That's why Princess Luna and I still have such jokes. But that's not the point now.

In my youth, I had a personal mare to whom I gave the name Dance. And now I will tell you why this is so.

As a young college student, I didn't exclude myself from more advanced ideas. Including music. My parents have noticed me more than once that I merge with the music into one whole and my dancing looks as if I put my soul into it.

However, a mare named Dance was able to understand me correctly. And it happened every time I came to the farm with the next feeding of horses. There was something mysterious in the look of this horse, but it always pleased me and my parents. Every time I turned on the music on my player, this mare stopped chewing hay and started dancing!

If someone thinks I'm talking nonsense, they need to see it for themselves! Of course, the horse dance looks unusual, but it was more than strange. It seemed to me that this mare has human feelings! The way she bounced, and doing it gracefully, to the beat of the music, could be videotaped and sent to YouTube.

Sometimes my father used to say that you could perform with this mare in the circus. But I must admit that this mare was my favorite in our entire horse herd.

As funny as it may sound, but when it came time for me to grow up, my parents sent me to college with a focus on dancing. Yes! Over time, I realized my talent. I'm a good dancer. But my romance couldn't last as long as my heart wanted it to.

I left the horse breeding farm and my beloved mare named Dance to live and work in a big city. But during this time I made friends who often invited me to spend a "good time". So it happened this time.

We were having fun in one of the clubs, until the memories of that very mare overtook me. And then I, already pretty drunk on alcohol, went out on the dance floor. I was like in a trance, but the voices of support from my friends, inclined me to enthusiasm. At that moment I gave myself completely to the beat of the music, and the club DJ was only happy about it. Then I showed my dancing talent to the fullest...

When I was able to think more adequately again, I found myself on the street near the club. But... But! What happened during this time?! I don't remember anything! Damn it! When I caught my breath and slapped my cheeks several times, I started looking for an entrance to this club. I could not understand that this was no longer the same place I was in some time ago.

When I came out into the light to the supposed entrance to the club, I sobered up for a few seconds! There was a small, colored horse at the entrance!

I squinted, and again I slapped myself several times on the cheeks. "What the hell is going on here?!"

The colored horse, apparently it was a stallion, turned his attention to me. The way he looked was an amazing find for crazy people. He was wearing a jacket, sunglasses and an earpiece! He looked like a bodyguard!

"Are you all right?" He asked in a helpful voice, watching me slap myself on the cheeks.

I shook my head and grinned. "Ah, I must have had too much to drink." I said and tried to get into the club.

"Just a minute, Mister, whatever your name is, I do not know, but you will not go to the club." Said the guard in the form of a horse.

I wrinkled my nose and pushed his hoof away. "Are you kidding, buddy? My friends are there, and they are waiting for me!"

The horse, or rather the Pony, based on the size, raised his glasses. "First of all, I don't remember you. You didn't come here at all. Oh, and if you add to all this shock, then I've never seen anyone like you before! You better stay calm and don't do anything rash."

"What nonsense is this?" I asked and turned at the sound of the voice.

"Guards! Take this emigrant!" The guard at the door to the club shouted.

I saw like four white horses... ponies. Yes, damn it! Pony. They were dressed up in some kind of armor and a spear was attached to their sides! They were the Royal Guards, which I found out later.

Minutes passed, and I began to realize the fact that this is not funny at all! I'm drunk, of course, but what I see in front of me is reality! These guards treated me quite adequately and helpfully. They gave me some kind of medicine bottle and said it would help me get out of stress.

I looked skeptically and mockingly at these armored ponies and drank this medicine. "Yes! My adventure shouldn't end so shitty. Damn you for this swill..." I thought at that moment, but after a few seconds my well-being inclined me to sleep.

I don't remember anything after that. I ended up in jail.

"Aн! Fuck!" I cried out when I felt a sharp pain on my buttock. "Bitch, I'm going to kick your ass." I whispered and rolled over on my side, began to analyze the situation a little...

However, when I saw with my drunken eyes what could be called: a prison, a straw bed, stone floors, light coolness, two small horses in armor, which had spears...

My eye twitched nervously and I wrinkled my face, trying not to go crazy at that moment. "Em... Hey! What the fuck is going on here?" My throat was dry, and right in front of my eyes were talking, little horses!

One of those assholes... uh... yeah, a PONY! He grinned and looked at the tip of his spear. "Heh... I told you it would work." He said and looked at his partner with a satisfied grin.

"Yes, yes... I have already tried a similar method of awakening my mare." Another guard answered.

I think I'm going to be sick of all this madness right now.

The first thing I decided to ask these talking horses was what I was most worried about at that moment. "Are you the jerk who poked my ass with a spear?"

The guard smiled smugly, rejoicing at his resourcefulness. "Yes! Now get up! Princess Luna is waiting for you to find out all the details of your appearance near "Brave Hooves" Club."

I rubbed my eyes and forehead after taking a deep breath and looked at these guards. "Did you give me some drugs? What kind of princess is Luna? AND YOU!? Both of YOU! Who are you anyway? What's going on here?! And... are you talking horses?" Yes, I had a lot of questions at that time.

Both guards snorted and grinned. But one of them decided to be tactful and understanding. "You're almost right. But we are not horses. We're ponies. And now, I beg you, please don't keep the princess waiting..." But he didn't have time to finish his speech.

I heard two pairs of hooves, apparently shod hooves, notify me and these two guards that our company would increase.

My eyes widened with even greater surprise when the lattice door swung open and the same Princess Luna entered this prison room. I didn't have to think about her name and that she was a mare for a long time. But the questions in my head only increased from the fact that I saw this very Princess Luna!

Both guards stepped aside and bowed. But this princess didn't come alone, she had two more guards in armor with her, and they had leathery wings! I think I once read about such mythological creatures. They are called "batpony". But this blue mare with a sly grin made no less impression on me.

I rolled my eyes painfully and covered them with my palm. "Oooh... welcome! I need a drink! Otherwise I feel crazy!" I groaned, playing a theatrical role to try to soften this situation a little and add humor. I really had good reasons for this.

She looked like that magical one of my best dreams! Yes! And I have never seen such... pony... She had a horn! Is she a unicorn? no! I saw she had wings... But that's not my craziest memory. Her mane and tail were the color of the night the starry sky, and at the same time fluttered in a nonexistent wind! It also did not escape my attention that I saw the drawings on the hips of this mare. No matter how crazy a jerk I was at that moment, but I have to admit that it looks very erotic. I have no doubt that I must have gone mad. But it doesn't soothe my stress.

"You should be more polite in front of Princess Luna!" One of the guards said in a stern voice.

I guiltily and with a blushing face looked into the eyes of this very princess. "Princess Luna..."

She wrinkled her face and turned to one of those batponies in armor. Hmm... are they her bodyguards? "Bring cider for this alien!" Luna ordered and watched my reaction out of the corner of her eye.

My reaction was obvious. I swallowed my saliva and looked gratefully at these ponies. "Right now I feel like shit. But! Hmm... Princess Luna?" I cleared my throat, continuing to stare in fascination at this blue, magical mare. "I am khem... I don't quite understand what's happening to me. Maybe I'm in some kind of drug intoxication right now? Oh, and to dilute a little with a little dessert, to a bunch of my questions, I want to admit right away that I definitely like what I see. Even if you are a magic horse... a mare with a horn and wings." I measured her horn with my eyes and looked into her blue eyes again. "You look adorable." I ended my idiotic speech with this compliment and looked skeptically at everyone present.

Heh! Did I really say that out loud?

All the guards immediately showed vigilance and pointed their spears in my direction. I touched the tip of such a spear with my index finger and turned my gaze to that very princess.

"Wow! You are serious horses... pony... Hey! I'm not going to threaten you! I just want to know what's going on with me!? And who are you all!? Put away your spears!"

Princess Luna looked at me skeptically, but just at that moment one of her guards came up, who was holding a glass decanter with his wing. "Um... Princess Luna! I brought apple cider! Heh... the reserves of the commandant of the Canterlot prison."

I instantly cheered up and stretched out my hands to this guard. He looked at me with a slight smile and immediately handed me this cherished decanter of apple cider along with his wing. I didn't ask any questions at that moment. Uncorking the lid, I began to drink this strange drink with special greed. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw all the guards start laughing! Princess Luna, with her mouth slightly open, was trying to analyze one strange alien who drinks apple cider as if his life depends on it.

I swallowed this life-giving drink and tried to analyze the whole situation. And I'm almost sober now! I am in an unknown place. And apparently it's a prison. There are little colorful horses in front of me! some of them I could see in pictures in mythological story! Yes. At one time, I got a little carried away reading such books. But that's not what's bothering me right now.

I finished drinking this drink and looked at these ponies with slightly squinting eyes. "Em... Are you probably waiting for feeding?" That was the first question that popped into my drunken head.

Princess Luna looked me up and down with her gaze, and then nodded to one of the batpony guards. "Bring a bucket of cool water! Hurry up!" She ordered and looked at me with a stern look. "You! Tell me your name! We have been going on with this procedure for too long."

I cleared my throat and belched when I heard these words from this pony. I handed the empty decanter to this friendly guard and thanking him for this concern, I turned my attention to this nervous princess.

"I apologize for my behavior, Princess Luna... Heh... this name really suits you! Well, judging by your hairstyle... mane!"

Princess Luna squatted down and looked at me sternly. "Let's not talk about my mane. Now that you've quenched your thirst, I'd like to know your name."

"Heh... the horse asks my name... ah!!! Why point spears at me right away?"

"Don't be a jerk. This is not a horse! We're all ponies! And Princess Luna herself is standing in front of you!" One of the guards grumbled, who hit me on the leg with a spear.

To be honest, at that time, I still considered myself an inadequately thinking human. "Hey! Stop mocking me! And don't point your fucking sticks at me!" I grumbled and felt a slight nausea... Sure. I was ashamed at that moment and all that, but these colored horses that gave me apple cider made me feel drugged! Although the cider itself tastes like apple juice.

"Ahr..." I hiccuped and made a satisfied grin. "I do not know what the hell is going on here, but my name is Arhip. Ik....... do you have anything stronger than this apple juice?" I asked and looked skeptically at the princess here.

"Don't waste my time, Arhip. Do you remember anything at all? How did you end up near "Brave Hooves" Club? It's the first time I've ever seen someone like you... You don't look like an Abyssinian or a Minotaur, but you are a two-legged, intelligent male." Princess Luna said, but at the last words she blushed slightly as she looked me up and down.

Horses... pony... Are they blushing?

I felt like I was being turned inside out. So I hurried to give my answer: "Okay! Jokes aside. A few hours ago I was at a club with my friends. Then, I don't remember exactly how I ended up on the street, in a poorly lit alley. But when I walked around the clubhouse and wanted to come back, what I saw near the door frankly confused me. There was a pony without a mane, and he was wearing a jacket, and there was an earpiece in his ear! The first thing that came to my mind was that I was pretty drunk on alcoholic cocktails. Um... yes... but then I was arrested by some ponies in armor! And then, you already know everything. I ended up here and I'm still sick... And in addition to all this "happy" moment, I'm talking to colored horses... brr..." At the last words, I felt that I could no longer restrain my gag reflex.

The eyes of Princess Luna, who was standing three steps away from me, widened with the realization of the moment. But I should be grateful to her at that moment. However, what I saw made me wrinkle my face and blink skeptically several times.

The horn of this mare lit up magically, and the wooden bucket that stood in the corner of this prison room turned out to be in front of my face. All the guards continued to look at me warily, but one of these batponies looked at me with undisguised mockery. I didn't take long to wait, and I didn't have time to ask questions, so I grabbed this bucket and vomited the contents of my stomach.

"Ahem... bleee." I looked guiltily at these ponies when I finished my shameful, natural business. "Aah... I'm sorry..."

Princess Luna wrinkled her nose and looked at me like I was a bag of shit. "No need to apologize. Hmm... it looks like something is happening here at the level of high magic." After that, she looked at me condescendingly. "You are in Equestria, the city of Canterlot, Arhip. And now I can't help you. However, we will take you to the palace and interrogate you again. I think my sister should sort out this strange incident."

I wiped my mouth and grinned as I shifted my gaze to every pony in the room. However, I began to feel that my head could finally think more adequately. "Heheh... So I'm not dreaming, and it's all so real? Oh, and if your sister is as charming a mare as you are, then I can probably consider myself a happy man for having received such attention to myself." I said my compliment and watched as all these ponies exchanged approving glances with each other.

Heh, though, I have to admit that I noticed from the facial expressions of Princess Luna that she still liked what I was saying.

Okay, I won't go into a bunch of details about how I was escorted to the palace. I was on the same side with all these ponies. Especially when they looked at me with surprise, as if I was a strange alien in clothes. But I was still very impressed, to say the least, by what I saw. Especially when I saw the flying Pegasus! However, in these few hours, it was not the most amazing event, but me and my growing curiosity could be understood.

It was early spring, but I didn't feel cool, so taking off my jacket, I tried to stay calm and think a little. I was sitting in the same carriage with Princess Luna and her two guards, and rubbing my forehead, I began to realize that the reality of what was happening to me was not so bad. Except now I'm not in my home world.

Although, I have to admit that I wasn't too upset about it. What awaits me at home? Boring work on a horse farm, and on weekends, sometimes, I met with friends. Hmm... you can call me crazy if you want, but at that very moment, I decided for myself that I would not turn around to look at my past. I'm used to living for today and enjoying what I have at the moment.

Princess Luna noticed my sad face, although she had been studying my appearance with special interest throughout this time. "Hmm... I really can understand your sadness. You've been far from home, and you've never met anyone like us, ponies." She sat down in front of me and looked into my eyes with understanding. "Arhip? I have to admit that maybe my sister and I won't be able to help you get home. Therefore, you'd better start accepting this reality as soon as possible."

Her front hoof, dressed in a silver slipper, touched my chest and it immediately made me stop doubting this new reality for me. I felt the first touch, although it was still funny to me. But I couldn't resist looking into her big blue eyes with gratitude. My hand spontaneously felt the need to show a little affection to the one who is trying to comfort me. I gently and affectionately stroked her hoof.

Both guards were also curious, but one of them looked at me with understanding and even with some respect.

"Um... yeah. I'm already beginning to understand that, Princess Luna. Thank you for telling me this truth. However, you are a really nice and magically beautiful pony. But can you tell me exactly what your species is called? You have a horn and wings. Your mane and tail seem to be fluttering in a non-existent wind... And like the cherry on the cake, I noticed on your sides tattoos with the image of a crescent moon. What does it all mean?"

Princess Luna smiled and stood up on all hooves, decided to demonstrate her appearance better. She sensed my kind attitude and some enthusiasm for exploring this world. Therefore, she defiantly turned sideways to me, and as if seductively wriggled her ass. This... It was unexpected not only for me, but also for both guards, who, as if hypnotized, were watching the princess's ass until she noticed it. Although, I think she is quite aware of it!

I was equally surprised and interested in what was happening. And of course, my eyes were treacherously staring at this seductive pony ass. Although, I tried to restrain myself.

Princess Luna noticed my look, and as if continuing this cultural conversation with me, she decided to give me an answer. "What you see is called "cutie mark". This is a special sign for every pony, who only once in his life happens to have a moment when fate chooses a special purpose for them. That is, it is a special talent for every pony." She rolled her eyes when she saw that I was starting to blush, and finally decided to show modesty. She squatted down again, much to the disappointment of both guards, and looked at me skeptically. "I'm an alicorn."

I have to admit that I've seen horses' asses all the time, but what I just saw..."Em... Alicorn!? Oh, yes! Alicorns." I rubbed my chin thoughtfully, trying not to show my worst side. "Yes, I have read mythology on the Internet... stop."

At that moment I realized that I was an idiot! I hurried to check the pockets of my jacket and was really able to find some things. There was my phone, still charged, and a wallet with a passport.

All these ponies watched me and my happy face with even more curiosity. "Mr. Arhip. What are these things?" One of the guards asked.

That's just, I couldn't answer this question anymore, trying to figure out why the date was lost on my phone and there was no signal. "Damn it. It was to be expected." I said disappointed voice and put my phone in the pocket of my trousers, checked my wallet... which turned out to be useless. There were always a couple of paper bills in large denominations, and a few coins. But yes, there were also two credit cards. Only, I'm not a fool, and I fully realized that all this does not make sense and all these things are more than useless! Although, in the end, I will still keep some memory of my home world.

Well, again, I want to skip all the remaining details, since we have already found ourselves in the palace.

At that moment, I was in a sad mood again, and therefore I did not go into a big manifestation of interest in everything that was happening. I didn't even notice exactly how I ended up in some kind of palace room, apparently for guests. Princess Luna strongly recommended me not to do stupid things, and warned me that by tomorrow I must definitely improve my mood and health.

Princess Celestia, as I understood at that moment, was her sister, and at that time she was away. Therefore, Princess Luna promised to come to me in the evening when she finishes her business. But so that I would not be bored, she assigned two of her guards and one mare, who was a servant in the palace, to look after me. This very mare was a unicorn, and she had to take care of me during this time.

My trance state, mixed with all this magical madness, was replaced by another hangover attack. I was frankly shaking, and all this idiotic syndrome was accompanied by mild nausea.

I found myself in a more or less pleasant atmosphere. This room was really with many amenities. So I decided to pass my time and explore my location a little. It was really luxurious for me when compared to my apartment in my home world. But what surprised me again was the glowing crystals that worked as an analogue of a light bulb! Heh! Although, I will have a headache if I try to understand many things in the first hours of my stay in this world.

However, there was something that caught my attention. In the corner, near the window, on a small table was a real antique. It was a gramophone, although I had never seen such a thing before. Okay... I probably shouldn't touch anything here.

"Oh..." I sighed, and decided to look out the window, the view of which, as far as I could understand, overlooked the palace garden. "Hmm... what should I do now? How do I build my new life? How exactly can I be of use to these colored ponies?" Some questions still bothered me, like that damn wait. "Maybe I should leave the room and at least take a walk around the palace? Otherwise, I feel like shit."

I sighed sadly again and tried to push away all these disturbing thoughts. No, I still have to wait for some pony that Princess Luna promised to send. It seems she will have to keep me company and probably bring some food. Hmm... I hope they won't make me eat hay?

However, when I finished my thoughts, I heard voices outside the door and the tramp of several pairs of hooves. To be honest, I'm still afraid of too much attention to myself right now. But on the other hand, I wouldn't mind talking to someone who would behave like a friend towards me. And it would be better if it wasn't those idiotic guards.

I sat down on the sofa and took off my clothes, because it was too hot for me. Seriously! This world has a warmer climate! And when I breathed a sigh of relief, there was a knock on the door of this room.

I grinned at such polite behavior of my guests, but rolling my eyes gave my answer: "Come in already! And I would hope that you brought something like wine with you... Otherwise, I'm still sick." I naturally whispered the last words, trying to cheer myself up.

When the door opened, the unicorn mare entered this room. And as it turned out over time, we really managed to become friends. To say the least. Within a month, it seems to me, we have something special...

Real time.

Princess Cadence decided to interrupt my memories and coming up to me, decided to sit closer on the same sofa. "These are the details, it will be interesting for me to hear. So you can't hide anything from us. Besides, it's really very nice of you to make at least one mare happy."

I looked skeptically at all the princesses and noticed how Princess Luna was winking at me conspiratorially. Princess Twilight just sat quietly and pretended that she wasn't particularly interested in my revelation, while continuing to make entries in her journal. Although, I noticed how her tail twitched nervously to the side when she began to guess which mares I wanted to tell. Princess Celestia just sat with a contented face and drank her tea, giving me the opportunity to continue telling my revelation.

"Em... here's a surprise! I certainly don't doubt your curiosity, Princess Cadence. But I hope that you, too, will someday share with me such intimate details. However, it's not just about one mare."

Princess Cadence snorted and shifted her gaze from me to Princess Luna. "Okay... I promise that I will satisfy your curiosity about my intimate life. But right now, you can continue your story."

Continuation of memories.

It was a mare of a light blue shade. Her mane and tail had a slightly funny shade, which may resemble toothpaste. But, it surprised me to a lesser extent at that time. And all because, a covered tray hovered over the head of this mare in some kind of magical aura. Of course, it took me a while to get used to seeing such unusual, and at the same time funny things in this world. But that's not the point now.

She smiled broadly, trying to look at me with an appraising but good-natured look. Our strange silence lasted for several seconds, and I noticed one of the guards trying to enter this room. But, what this mare did, frankly amused me!

She pushed this door with her hind hoof, and thereby slightly hit the nose of this poor guard. "It's all right! I can handle it myself, and you will only interfere with us." Well, she had a sweet voice with hints of cheerfulness.

The guard outside the door grumbled in a painful voice, "Whatever you say! Damn it... I just wanted to close that door myself."

The mare shyly pressed her ears to the back of her head and turned her head towards the door, but she still did not take her enchanted gaze off me. "I'm sorry."

I covered my mouth with my hand, trying to restrain myself from laughing, but still did not lose my curiosity. And in general, our eyes looked at each other as if in a trance. It was unusual. I have never observed in my life that a woman would look at me with such a look. But in this case, it was a pony, which made this moment even more funny. Although, I have to admit that it wasn't something bad.

The mare shook her head slightly, and continuing to look at me, carefully placed this tray on the dining table. "Um... heh... Oh, yeah. Forgive me, but you really are the strange alien that everyone is talking about in the palace. It's the first time I've seen like you! Well, let's get to know you? My name is Minuette." After these words, she noticed that my gaze also continues to study her appearance with interest. She was slightly embarrassed and crossed her hind legs. "Heheh... I'm sorry, but sometimes I act like a school filly. So what's your name?"

However, as soon as I wanted to give my answer, I felt a slight nausea again, and sweat broke out on my body. I think at that moment my face turned green, and Minuette noticed it. Smile on her face instantly disappeared and she looked at me with a worried gaze.

But before she started to say something again, I hurried to calm this mare down. "My name is Arhip. Khe..." My hands were shaking and I looked at the tray on the table with a slight hope. "Em... Forgive me, Minuette. I can see from you that you are a nice and most likely caring mare, with a friendly attitude... But if I don't drink some medicine now, and preferably a forty-degree strength, then I'll be sick." I moaned in a painful voice and smiled apologetically.

Minuette really took care of me at that moment. She looked at me with understanding and removed the lid from this tray. "Yes, of course, Arhip. Princess Luna warned me about your hangover. One question is, where did you manage to get alcohol poisoning?" She asked, and coming closer to the table, she lifted a jug with unknown contents with the help of magic.

When I saw what was on this tray, I almost fainted with joy! There was something edible, like stewed vegetables and cabbage salad. And a reddish liquid flowed into the transparent glass. I barely restrained my patience, just out of politeness, got up from the sofa and approached this table.

Minuette noticed the direction of my gaze and smiled slightly when she finished pouring a glass of wine. "Yes! Yes! Princess Luna made sure that the cooks gave me one jug of red wine. By the way, this is a wine production from one of my friends." But after that she looked at me sympathetically again and brought this glass of wine to my hands. "Don't be shy. You really need to get yourself cleaned up and eat a little." She looked at me sternly in the manner of my caring nanny. "And then I'll take you to the bathroom! This should help you."

I looked at this caring mare with gratitude and did not wait long to be told twice. I took this glass in my hand, and at the same time I felt a warm magical aura with my palm. Hmm... this is really an unusual feeling, and the way the horn of this mare shone made me smile inwardly. I think we'll really have something to talk about.

"Oh yeah! Thank you, sweet Minuette." I said and squinted at this mare, while I began to slowly drink this wine.

I have to admit that this wine was really delicious and had sufficient strength. Still, it was better than the apple cider that the good guards gave me in the prison cell. But what I noticed on Minuette's face made me feel warm.

She smiled good-naturedly again, and a blush appeared on her cheeks again. Covering her mouth with a hoof, she giggled slightly and looked at me with gratitude. "Heh... Princess Luna has already told all the maids that you really don't disdain to say a light compliment for a pony. And I have to admit that I was still the only volunteer from the palace staff to take care of you. Many ponies are still wary of you and they can be quite understandable."

So we spent our time at lunch, and while I was slowly eating that wonderfully cooked vegetable dish, I asked my new friend to tell me briefly all the details.

Minuette really treated me with understanding, and gave me a sense of calm. I have learned that my position in this palace is not yet considered to be more free. My assumptions were quite justified. I was temporarily under house arrest and had no right to leave this room. The palace guards will be constantly on duty near my door and they have been ordered not to let me out of this room until a special order from the two ruling sisters. That is, we are talking about Celestia and Luna. And this was a completely justified decision of Princess Luna.

So Luna wanted to protect me from possible troubles. And of course, she still has to conduct some interrogation procedures with me and understand me as best as possible. Maybe I'm just being so kind now, and then a stupid idea will appear in my brain, because of which I can harm the local ponies and the palace property.

However, this room contained the necessary amenities, and this most wonderful mare named Minuette had to spend most of her working time with me. Thus, I did not lose the opportunity of pleasant and friendly communication, and of course some care that I would not feel the need for nutrition. Well, very prudent and nice of the princess. Therefore, I did not complain about my fate and was glad that I was not thrown into prison again, like some kind of criminal.

From Minuette, I also learned some details about herself, and she was really pleased with my friendly attention to her.

It turns out that Minuette has only been working as a maid in the palace for a couple of months, and she does not expect to stay here for a long time. She plans to save some money and invest in her personal business. She herself lives in Canterlot and in fact she did not have a complicated work schedule. That is, she lives and works in the palace for three days, and then leaves for three days of rest.

I really listened to this mare with interest, and when I showed curiosity about her personal business... this frankly made me not hold back a grin. However, I did not offend her, and she laughed with me. What a good-natured, funny, and talkative pony she is.

This mare is going to open a personal toothpaste business! Yes! Yes! So I looked from her cute face to her mane and was well aware that this world can be funny.

In general, I will not hide that already in the first hours of my acquaintance with Minuette, we both understood that we could well become friends.

"Hey! Maybe, stop laughing already? And I see you've already finished lunch, and you have a contented expression on your face... Hmm, so you liked it?"

"It's true. I would really like to thank all the ponies who provided any assistance to make it easier for me. And the wine, by the way, is really delicious." I looked at my hands and made sure they weren't shaking anymore. "Thank you, Minuette. I am really pleased to be in your company... And to be honest, I'll even be sad if I can't see you tomorrow."

Minuette smiled and lowered her gaze, while shyly picking at the edge of the table with her hoof. "You don't have to worry about it. I will stay in the palace until the status of "house arrest" is removed from you. Although, I'm sure it won't last long. Because I have to make a report to Princess Luna, watching your behavior and manners. And so far I don't see any problems." She looked at me again and sighed. "But I've made too many revelations in front of you. Now let's go to the bathroom. I'll show you how everything works there... And if you want, I can help you wash up." But when she uttered the last words, her ears shyly pressed against the back of her head, and she also shyly began to stroke her head with her hoof, apparently realizing that she could say something embarrassing for both of us. (I always make sure that this is a very cute pony body sign language, and over time I was able to learn even more. Although this is a clear difference from the behavior of horses).

I did not immediately understand why Minuette expresses such modesty from the words spoken until I realized an important fact. I have to be naked when I take a bath!

It made me laugh, but I didn't show it, because I liked to look at the cute face of this mare. However, I decided to say something funny to test something that interests me. "Come on, Minuette! We seem to be both adults, and I, for example, do not see any problems in this." I raised my left eyebrow and continued: "Besides, I'm sure you'd like to hear my story. And I've already noticed your undisguised curiosity about me. Therefore, I have no doubt that you would like to study what my body looks like without all these clothes." I said in a quite confident voice.

What I saw made me wrinkle my nose skeptically, because it was another facial expression of a pony that I hadn't seen before. The pupils in Minuette's eyes narrowed to the size of a pin and she made a surprised face.

"Um... yeah! I'm twenty-five years old. And how old are you?" She asked, shaking her head slightly and trying to understand the seriousness of my words with her mouth slightly open.

Well, I swear! She's so funny.

I finally got up from the table and decided to defuse the situation a little. "I'm twenty-nine years old. Now let's go to the bathroom and you'll show me how it works. Then we'll decide what to do. And I'm really sorry for embarrassing you... but keep in mind! Personally, I won't have any problems if you stay with me while I wash and tell you my story."

Minuette took a relaxed breath and looked at me with understanding. "Yes, of course. But keep in mind that I also won't mind being with you at the time of your bathing and listening to your story." After these words, she smiled and seductively lowered her eyelids. "Heh! I'm sure you'll be dealing with a lot of curious mares yet." She playfully wiggled her eyebrows, as she could understand my mood. "And to be honest, there's a really curious pony right in front of you."

Well, my mood and health really improved, and I did not give up the pleasant opportunity to go through a new experience in my life. I will bathe naked in the bathroom, and tell my story for a talking colored pony. Although, during this hour, I became convinced that I really don't see any problems in this. I believe that this is not the worst thing that can happen to such a man. However, I confess that I was more ashamed when I was naked at the medical commission during my conscription into the army.

The bathroom itself was right there, I just didn't pay attention to it right away. BUT! When Minuette and I entered this bathroom, my eyes widened in surprise. And I could be understood. I haven't even seen this in a movie!

There was a large wooden trough in the shape of a small pool, and it looked like it was all meant to be used by ponies. And what caught my attention more was the size of such a pool. There could fit at least five ponies like Minuette. There was a sink with a mirror next to it, but I didn't see anything like a faucet anywhere.

"Heh... I probably definitely won't be able to handle it alone." I said and walked over to this wooden bathroom. "How does the water pour in here?"

Minuette noticed my confusion and grinned. After that, she came up from the other side and pressed the pedal, which I didn't notice right away. After that, she fixed a small lever and looked at me instructively.

"Remember how it is used. I'm sure this should be useful to you in the future." She pointed with her hoof at the pedal, and after making sure that I was watching her closely, she continued to give me instructions: "This pedal is responsible for supplying water to this wooden bathroom, and this lever fixes the pedal so that you don't have to constantly press it."

Indeed, I noticed how water flowed from a large pipe built into the wall, and the bath began to fill up. I reached my hand to the water and realized that it was cold.

Minuette went to the wall and pulled another lever, after that I noticed something lit up at the bottom of this bathroom. It looks like it was a crystal, but it was polished in such a way that it did not create inconvenience and you can't cut yourself on it. Here I already began to understand something.

"I take it this crystal is designed to heat water? But how do you know what the temperature will be?" I asked quite logical questions.

Minuette nodded and looked at me seriously. "This is a magical technology that it is important to control and turn off this heating crystal and a set of water in time." She pointed with her hoof towards the sink. "And look under the sink, there are exactly the same devices. I think you've already figured it out. So while this bath is filling up, we have about ten minutes."

I scratched my chin thoughtfully and looked questioningly at Minuette. "Oh, yeah... Do you want a short version or a long one? Because, I'm not sure that right now, I would like to tell so much about myself."

"I agree with you. If we tell each other completely all the details of our destinies, then we just won't have time to talk later." Minuette answered with understanding, and walked past me to close the bathroom door.

To be honest, at that moment, I felt something like adrenaline. And all because this mare has just confirmed her desire to create a more pleasant and private environment for both of us. I would even call it intimate. If we were of different intelligent species, nevertheless we were of opposite sexes. Although we agreed that we would treat this moment like an adult, nevertheless, I began to feel a little embarrassed. And I noticed exactly the same slight embarrassment on Minuette's face.

I overcame my inner doubts and started unbuttoning my shirt. "Em... Minuette? Where can I put my clothes here?"

"Open that locker a crack. It should have shelves for towels and shampoos for the mane. I think you can put your clothes in there for now. Oh, and it will also be interesting to know for me. Although, I understand why your body needs these clothes." She said and slightly widened her eyes when she saw my naked torso. "Hmm... you have almost no hair, except for the head."

I rolled my eyes and grinned. At that moment I wanted to play a little with this curious, but such a sweet and kind mare. "Well... Then you can relax and enjoy watching one strange alien, a male in his true, naked form." I said and grinned and took off my shoes and trousers. At the same time, I did not particularly delay and tease the curiosity of this mare.

Minuette just kept silent and studied my body from head to toe. Although I was still in my underpants. But when she noticed that I was also appraising her reaction, she swallowed her saliva and hurried to turn away pretending to be a modest mare. Heh! Only she still turned her head slightly to look at me out of the corner of her eye.

"Sorry, Arhip. But I'm, probably, not ready to see you completely naked yet..." She said in an uncertain voice and turned her head completely away to look at the door.

The fact that on the very first day of my arrival in this world, I begin to embarrass the mare with my self-confident behavior, frankly made me doubt my adequacy. But damn it! I was a little drunk on that very wine, and right now I was a little ashamed. But there was no less fun in this moment! And that's exactly what I like. I would even say that I missed it in my home world. However, I doubt I'm losing anything. And if this cute mare is really so friendly to me, then I think we don't need to keep secrets from each other. Although, of course, it's a little too much. But after all, it's never too late to try something new?

I decided to get my friend's attention. If, of course, I have the right to call her that. "Em... Minuette?"

"What?" She asked, but she didn't turn around.

"Do you want to say that you're going to sit and stare at the door all this time? And who was the pony who offered to help me twenty minutes ago? And the most important question for me. You are a really good mare, and I even have to admit that you are beautiful in your own way. And that's not to mention the fact that you decided to become the only volunteer who will help me adapt to pony society. I really appreciate your kindness and concern. Although, I understand that this may be a bit silly, but still! Em... Tell me, Minuette, can we be considered friends? Otherwise, I feel stupid."

"I certainly don't mind being your friend. And I'm really pleased to hear what you're saying." After these words, she turned her head, and looked curiously into my eyes. "But... I don't understand. What are you getting at?"

In real time.

I interrupted my story and looked longingly at Princess Celestia, who is already drinking her third cup of tea and happily eating some cakes. She noticed it, did something I didn't expect to see. She looked at me out of the corner of her eye and defiantly, almost sexually licked the cream, as if slightly playfully teasing me. Of course, I will have to tell a separate story about Celestia, because it's also funny in its own way.

Princess Cadence noticed this and put a hoof on my shoulder. "Well, why did you stop? I feel that the most interesting thing is beginning in your story."

Twilight looked thoughtfully at Celestia and did not stay away from this process. "And I wonder why I didn't know until now that my old friend, Minuette, was a participant in this story! Hmm..." She lowered her gaze shyly. "I'm so ashamed that I haven't visited my old friend all this time..."

Princess Luna came up to Twilight and hugged her comfortingly with her wing. "Don't blame yourself for this, Twilight. I'm sure you'll definitely have time for this. Besides, you can really be proud of Minuette. She did an amazing job. And as you can already understand the meaning of this story, it was she who became Arhip's first friend. And even someone more than just a friend. Therefore, it will be interesting for you to listen to all these details."

I waited patiently, and finally decided to voice my request: "I will definitely tell you all the details of this story. But please treat me to a refreshing tea and a piece of cake."

Celestia looked at me with understanding. "Well, you're really right. I think we need a little break. Otherwise, I feel like a selfish mare. Although, I can be an attentive listener, and at the same time not deny myself pleasure."

I was able to breathe a sigh of relief, and after that, everyone in attendance did exactly as Celestia suggested. As for me, I felt relaxed in the presence of these mares. That's just, such revelations, and light playful hints from all these mares, are already starting to drive me crazy. Therefore, the first thing I did was refresh my head with cold water.

To be continued...

Author's Note

Well, this is the beginning of my new story, and over time, I will add new characters to the description. I hope you will like it. I already have an almost finished chapter about Vinyl and Octavia, but I still need to finish it a little. Although it will be chapter No. 3.

Well, this is the mare who will be the first to get her romantic chance with the main character of this story.

Also, you will definitely understand why this story has such a name in the following chapters.

See you in the next chapter...