Chapter 2: A New Respect

While the two ponies were trotting toward the barn, Applejack stopped suddenly. She said, "Before we go inside, can I ask you some questions?" The unicorn shrugged and said, "Sure, I guess," Applejack took a deep breath, and said, "Okay. Question One. What is yer name exactly?" The pony smiled and said, " Carter Tomb. Who did you think I was, Fruit Flank?"

He showed her his flank. His cutie mark was a per ankh. She laughed. "Okay, okay. I'm a doofus. Question Two. Why didn't you just teleport out of the rope?" Carter said, " I was born in Manehattan. It's hard to make it there. Unicorns had it easy. They could magic out of every problem. I didn't want to be a sleaze ball like the rest of them. So unlike all other unicorns, I had to work hard to make it. I came here to relax a little, and work a bit less. Can we please go inside now?"

Applejack nodded, having much more respect for Carter than when she had first met him. As they walked into the barn, she hid a grin under her hat. This was definitely the colt she was looking for.