Weeks after Twilight and her friends defeated Discord, an old acquaintance of Twilight, moves in to Ponyville, trying to start anew.

After a few months he managed to secure a job as a local handypony, doing general repairs and small-scale renovations, while also managing to become a close friend to Twilight Sparkle, meeting on a weekly basis to study magic together.

However, his past hides a terrible secret that might destroy his chances for any happiness if left unresolved.