> Twilight stands behind you and waits for a reply
> You close your eyes and take a deep breath
> This conversation again, already?
> "I mean it this time, anon. I appreciate you helping with the chores, but I've already got Spike."
> You rub the back of your head
> "Besides, weren't you an adult in your world? You should have a real job, and make a real contribution...."
> You've tried for months to find work
> The shock of waking up in Equestria was powerful, but you accepted it quickly
> You already knew the local language, you were sure you could adjust to this fresh new start
> But everypony treats you like a freak; they avoid you on the street, shopkeepers won't sell to you, restaurant employees ask you to leave
> Everyone mistreats you... except Twilight
 
> She took interest in your body and origins and offered to let you stay with her while she studied you
> "Look, I know you don't believe me, b-but this time I have no choice. Letting you mooch off of me is starting to affect my p-political image..."
> Oh fuck. You can't leave.
> "If you just open up and start talking to everypony I know you can find another place to stay."
> You can't open up to anypony like you do with Twilight. You've tried and failed so many times
> You swallow hard and turn to face her
> She looks a bit angry, but you've known her long enough to see through it
"Twilight, listen to what you're saying."
> Her eyebrow arches
 
"You know you wouldn't dare let me live with some other pony..."
> You get down on your knee
> Twilight backs away, but you firmly grasp her shoulders
"You'd get jealous. What if I fell for somepony else, and got tired of you?"
> "I d-don't care..."
> You run your hand gently through Twilight's mane and lean so that your faces are inches apart
> She blushes as you run your other hand across her flank
> Her breathing quickens as you gently play with her feathers
> "Anon... please don't. I don't want this anymore..."
 
"You're a bad liar."
> Twilight's expression softens and she looks away
> "I m-mean it Anon. You have to live someplace else."
> You pause for a moment before running your hand up and down her back.
"Let's say I left. Where would I go?"
> "...Applejack says she might be able to find a job for you on the farm."
"She's said that five times now. You know I can't keep up with an earth pony. I'd get in the way."
> "Well I've been making progress with Rarity, there are some jobs there that anypon- a-anybody could handle..."
> You slide your hands down to her ass, causing her to flinch
 
"You're okay with me taking mockery from your holier-than-thou friend, every day?"
> "She'll get to know you and I promise she'll sto-o-o-ohhh my goodness..."
> Her head sinks and her hind legs shut tight on your creeping hand
> "Then Fluttershy! She couldn't be mean if she tried!"
"She can't even speak to me Twilight! Come on!"
> You take her left hind leg and lift it off of the floor, eliciting a yelp
> The back of your other hand rubs and teases her freely
 
> "R-Ra-Rainbow Da-Das-"
"Genius idea, Twilight, I'll go live on a fucking cloud."
> She looks at you, surprised
> Tears build up in her eyes
> Fuck. Instant guilt
> But if you let off like you usually do she'll probably never stop bringing this up
> You step over her and pull her leg with you, flipping her on her back, and lean over her
 
> "Anon... I just meant... I mean... th-there has to be something. You k-keep saying you tried, but when I ask around they say..."
> Twilight looks away and lets out a little moan
"They say what?"
> "...that you just stand around quietly and... that when th-they talk to you, you mumble... if you act more normal they won't think you're so strange."
"So you're saying this is all my fault?"
> Her eyes open wide and she looks up to you
> "No! I mean, I know it's hard for you, Anon!"
 
> You feign a hurt expression
> You bring your slicked fingers away from the pony and stand up slowly
 
"It's my fault I ended up in a foreign world and can't fit in."
"It's MY fault that no one gives me the time of day."
"And now the only pony who cared has given up on me..."
> You slouch and put your weight on a nearby bookshelf for dramatic effect
> "No no no, Anon, no! I'm sorry!"
 
> She's sniffling
> "It's not your fault, I know it must be hard to lose everything..."
> ...
> "I don't care about the rumors that much. I just want you to be happy."
> "You seem so sad staying in the library every day."
> "...humans are just like ponies. They need a life, and friends to share it with to be happy."
> "I thought if I made you leave, things would finally work out for you here."
> She hit the nail on the head, you're more depressed by the day because of your reputation and lack of friends
 
> "...Anon, please say something. I'm so, so sorry."
> You turn around and see tears streaming down her face
> With a comforting smile, you lower yourself on top of her and nuzzle her mane
"It's okay, Twilight. I forgive you. And as long as I have you, I don't mind not having other friends."
> Your hand meets far less resistance between her legs this time
> Her expression is pitiful, her sobbing getting worse over time
> She looks into your eyes and lets out little gasps and groans as you play with her
> You can always tell when she's about to finish because she thrusts her hips toward your hand
> "Anonn... this isn't how it should... ahnn... be..."
"This is all I want. You're all I want."
> "I know that's not- AH!- Ahhh, I know that's not true..."
"It hurts so much when you say things like that, Twilight."
> You stop and start, wanting to prolong her pleasure
"Just let me stay here with you. It will make us both happy."
> "An-anon, the ans-swer is always frie-friendship... I won't give u-up on you..."
> Your hand suddenly and painfully jerks back against your will
> Twilight stares up at you with lust in her teary eyes
> "I won't let this go on... I can't."
 
---
 
> Your entire body feels stiff
> Piles of books tumble as you're slid across the floor
> Twilight has never used her magic on you before
> "Anon, I'm really, really sorry in advance."
> Twilight hurries to keep up with you as you slam into the front door
 
> She gasps and pulls you upright
> "I'm- I'll just do this quick, and get it over with!"
"Twilight, wha-"
> "I don't like you when you get like this, Anon!"
> Your heart skips a beat and, as you and Twilight stare at each other in silence, guilt sets in
> "I feel like you say things just to make me sad. I feel terrible, you make me feel good, and it just keeps happening."
> "It's not your fault that you lost everything... but I know my friends. If you'd genuinely tried..."
"Twilight, I-"
> "IF YOU HAD TRIED, I *KNOW* it would have worked out!"
 
> Whatever you were about to say vanishes from your mind
> You've never seen her this upset
> She gives you back control of your body and you slump against the door
> Your heart won't stop racing from being ponyhandled
> A sack floats in from another room and you feel shifting coins as Twilight stuffs it into your hands
> "I don't know what else to do, Anon."
 
> You search for something, anything to say
> "I still like you. But you'll never get better if you don't try harder."
> She gives you a soothing smile
> "You can come back and stay with me again, under two conditions:"
> "One, you have to become friends with mine. You already know so much about them - I know you can do it."
> "Spike doesn't count."
> "And two, you have to get a permanent job. Not all jobs require flying, or magic, or strength..."
 
> You let her words set in your mind before nodding your head
> "Anon, I really mean it, I'll use magic to keep you out of here. I'll teleport everywhere I go if I need to avoid you."
> She tears up again
> "You were so different when you first got here. I think that was the true Anon..."
> You feel the door open behind you
 
---
 
> Early morning
> You've been sitting against a tree in Town Square for an hour, thinking things over
> Visualizing Twilight's face makes you feel sick
> You can't believe it's come to this
> Or rather, you just wish it hadn't
> Ponies start showing up for their daily routines
> Feeling anxious, you stand up and turn to walk away from Town Square
> Immediately you run into somepony
 
> The mare looks up at you
"Oh... heh... tha..."
> You scratch your head and grin like an idiot
> She rolls her eyes and walks around you
> Just apologize and say good morning, you can do it
> Apologize, faggot
> She's gone
> Sigh
> Why does this always happen?
> You kick the dirt and go on your way
 
> You decide to try and get something to eat in a shop that seemed familiar
> Candies and pastries fucking everywhere
> A pink blur of energy hops down the stairs singing "Work~ day! Work~ day!"
> So that's why this shop seemed familiar
> She gasps upon seeing you and you're pretty sure she's floating
> "NONNY!"
> She launches off the railing towards you
> You cower in your frail human body while the earth pony crashes into the floorboard, hooves so close to your limbs they pinch the fabric of your clothes
> This is how it ends
 
> "I knew you'd show up!"
> Struggles lead to nothing
> "Well, what are you waiting for? Take a seat!"
> Pinkie scoops you up and plops you down at a nearby table and sits opposite of you
> She stares expectantly
> You stare back in silence like a mental retard
> "...Anon? I'm waaaaitiiiiing~!"
"Huh...?"
 
> "For your super duper friendship pitch! Yesterday Twilight told me that you were gonna be grounded until you make me, Rarity, Dashie, Fluttershy and AJ your bestest best friends."
"She told you?!"
> You bury your face in your hands
"Does... everyone know?"
> "Oh, no, only me. And whoever is in ear-shot right now of course!"
> You glare at her while she snorts with laughter
"Why'd she tell you?"
 
> "Weeeeell, she looked kinda down so I kept bugging her and bugging her and then finally she blew up in my face!"
> "But it's a good thing, because if there's anypony around who you should be getting friendship tips from, it's this one."
> She looks rather proud of herself
> "And just between me and you, Nonny, I'd declare you my bestest hoo-min friend in all eternity on the SPOT, except Twilight told me specifically not to do that. See, I'm slightly TOO good at making friends sometimes."
"Oh... um. Okay."
> "Let's get down to business. Because I have other business to attend to. This business!"
> She gestures around the room
 
> "Twilight tells me that you have trouble making friends! Which sounds a bit like having trouble breathing to me! So what's the problem?"
> Why is she leaning in so close
> Ever heard of personal space?
> Besides, what kind of question is this?
> You have trouble making friends because everyone treats you like shit!
"I dunno... It just uhm... never works out. Plus..."
> "Plus what?"
"N-Nevermind."
> "Anon! I can't help you if you don't spill the beans!"
 
> Maybe you should just walk away
> You don't need ADHD cotton candy judging you
> ...but it seems like Twilight was serious about all this
> Aw fuck, what is there to lose? This is hopeless anyway
"Plus, I think my friendship with Twilight might not even be real."
> Pinkie's jaw hits the table
> "What do you mean?! She's always saying how you're a nice guy!"
> You groan
"It's just that... after a while I started doing something bad."
> Pinkie nods as if to say "Yes yes, go on"
"I used a trick on her."
> "Like a prank??"
"No..."
> You clear your throat
"I manipulated her."
 
> "Pardon?"
"...you don't know what manipulated means?"
> She shakes her head
"Well, basically, it's a really bad thing."
"It's when you act in a certain way just to get another person to do what you want."
> Silence
> Awkward silence
> Pinkie looks even more confused
 
> "No offense Nonny, but did you hit your head?"
> YES
"What do you mean?"
> "The thing you just described... that's not manips-oohlation, silly!"
> "It's friendship!"
> Are you seriously going to have to school this horse on semantics
> You raise an eyebrow and shake your head at her
> "No, really Anon. It's totally normal. I even did it! To you! Just now!"
"...go on..."
 
> "Why do you think I'm giving you friendship advice?"
> You shrug
> "Because I want you to be my friend! I was even going to give you 'welcome-to-being-Pinkie's-pal' cupcakes."
> "Only so you'd be happy and be my friend!"
> "That's not manipsa-whatsit, it's Friendship Tactics!"
> Oddly enough, she's making sense
> You're not thinking very hard about it but that's probably because it just makes that much sense
 
"Huh... I hadn't thought of that, Pinkie."
> She jumps up and down on her chair
> "Hoo-mins just don't know how friendship works! You mean Twilight didn't even tell you?!"
> You suddenly feel a bit of the weight on your shoulders disappear
> You definitely shouldn't have made Twilight cry so much
> But the only method of building a friendship that's ever worked for you... is normal after all. Just got to tone it down
 
> Check out these droopy eyebrows
> Pouting lips, motherfucker
> Might even sigh
"Oh, wow, so all this time I just didn't understand."
> "And now you do!! And I want you to try it out BIG TIME, right now!"
> "On anypony in town! As long as it's Fluttershy, AJ, Rarity, Dashie or me! But not me, I have to get to work!"
> She pushes you outside Sugarcube Corner while balancing two cupcakes on her head
> "Take them!!"
> Praise God, nutrition
> Kind of
"Th... thank you, Pinkie."
> She pulls you in for a hug
> Her mane smells like... bubble gum
> She nuzzles you for what feels like an eternity
> Your heart races
> "Good luck, Nonny!"
> And just like that, she's zipped back inside.
 
---
 
> You'd been searching for your next destination for what might be hours
> It's the most sensible place for a Friendship Tactics test drive
> Problem was, you'd never been there and only have a single description to go off of:
> "On the edge of town".
> Now you're on your knees, drenched in sweat, panting as little critters peek out of the windows at you
> You never thought you'd move that much outside of a convention or something
> What a pathetic image... it'll work perfectly
 
> Dragging your legs up the path isn't just a performance, they have turned to noodles
> As the door gets closer you quickly decide on some rules
"What is the line I crossed with Twilight?"
> You pummel the door like an enraged autist
"She mostly only cried when I had my way with her."
> "...Y-Yes?"
"There's we go. I'll just try to keep to myself, and everything will be okay."
 
> You raise your voice and lower your masculinity well into the negatives
"Ohhh please, won't somebo-somepony help me..."
> "Anon? Is... is that you?"
"Fluttershy, is that you!? Please, open the door!"
> You fall flat on your back with your head toward the cottage
"Praise Celestia... of all the ponies to find me in this state, it was the kindest one in Equestria."
> She pokes her head out of the door and gasps
> "Anon, wh-what happened to you?"
"Twilight, she..."
> COUGH, WHEEZE
"...she kicked me out, and I got lost. For hours. Under the hot sun."
 
> "Oh my goodness, oh my goodness..."
> The door opens all the way and she motions you inside
> You were pretending at first but you're pretty sure standing up again would end you, so you crawl
> She clears some boxes off of a green chair for you and you pull yourself up
"AAAaaghhh... that's good."
> "I-I'll-I'll go get some water!"
> She leaves the room in a panic, and immediately returns
> "Do hoo-mins drink water, Anon?!"
 
> You chug the ice cold water and put your weight on the right arm rest
> Now this is a position you're familiar with
> "You poor, poor thing. Let me get you more!"
"Oh, that's okay Fluttershy, I've had enough."
> Twilight had told you about Fluttershy's compassion before, but you weren't expecting quite this much concern
> It's very comforting
> For some kind of odd hippie horse she keeps a tidy home
> With all sorts of animals roaming around like they own the place, that's a feat
> Animals. That's her thing. She and her friends think of it as her special talent to understand and take care of the little bastards
> There's got to be a way to use that to your advantage
 
> "I just can't believe Twilight would kick you out... there must have been a misunderstanding."
"No no, it's true."
> "But why, Anon?"
> You look at the floor to her left
> Sigh
"She's probably told you about how I have trouble making friends..."
> Fluttershy nods
> "Well, I heard that you have trouble talking."
"Uh, yes. I just... I get so... my words are all... they get jumbled and I just..."
> You cover your eyes with your hand
> "Oh, Anon..."
> "I understand how you feel."
"...really?"
 
> "Yes, I have trouble making friends too. Or talking to strangers. Or being seen by too many ponies at once."
> "My mind races, and I freeze up."
> "But I still have friends. Lots of them!"
> She smiles sweetly at you
> You can't remember the last time you felt so peaceful
"So you think... even I could make friends?"
> "Yes, I think so very much."
"Even though every time I talk to somepony... they just roll their eyes and ignore me, or yell at me?"
> Fluttershy takes a step back
> "They do what?!"
 
"Even this morning, I bumped into a pony, and..."
"I said I was sorry, and that I hoped she had a good day..."
"...but she told me to get away from her, like I was some kind of mon... monst..."
> Sighhhhh
> You bring up your hand and wiggle your fingers
"...monster."
 
> "Oh, Anon! I can't believe it! You're not a monster!"
> You can tell she's at least a bit creeped out by your dancing fingers
> "I... I'm shocked. Ponies really y-yell at you? A lot?"
> You nod
"I don't blame them... I was kind of a weirdo, even in my world."
> Which might explain why you became sexually attracted to horses so quickly
"So in Equestria I must be a complete freak."
 
> "Oh, I, I don't think you're a freak at all!"
> "I mean, I don't even think Discord is a freak!"
> You shrug
"I just don't think I can earn anypony's trust."
"The only reason Twilight liked me so much is because of how weird I am."
"I was like a test subject for weeks and weeks..."
"There's no way I could ever make a friend like her again."
 
> Fluttershy rests her chin on your leg
> It's as if the butterflies on her ass are transmitted to your stomach
> "Ohhh... Anon, it's okay."
> She reaches for your hand, and after a short delay, holds it with her hooves
> "You're not a weirdo, and you can too make more friends. I'll be your friend!"
> Calm down, heart, Jesus
> It's just a bit of friendly contact between man and pony
> Means absolutely nothing
> Having a kind girl with pretty pink hair who's doing everything she can to comfort you rest her chin inches from your dick is no reason for a boner
 
> Oh, it's happening
> She literally just told you you're not a freak don't ruin this
"F-Fluttershy!"
> You grab her and hold her back, out of the danger zone
> "Eeeep!"
> Sitting forward ensures any boner will be properly hidden
> Oh god
> Do something
> She's just staring at you in confusion
> This is way too long to not be doing anything
 
"I never got to hug anybody, even in my world, so I kind of got the urge to give you one is all..."
 
> "........"
 
> Is that a little grin?
> "Ohh, Anon!"
> She wraps her forelegs around you
> Now we're talking
 
---
 
> Your next few hours are spent blissfully chatting outside of Fluttershy's beautiful home
> She's fascinated that so many of the creatures in Equestria also live in your world
> Better not tell her about your world's ponies, though, might be a bit much
> "...So, Anon, I got carried away bugging you about your world and forgot to ask."
"Hm?"
> "About Twilight kicking you out."
 
"Oh, well. It's simple really. She's been worried about me not having any friends here in Equestria. But no matter how many times I tell her about how the ponies here treat me, she doesn't believe me."
> "I believe you, Anon."
> You beam at Fluttershy
"And when I tell her how hard it is for me to talk to strangers, she thinks I'm just not trying."
"She thinks that this is the only way for me to get better."
> "...my friends sometimes... try to force me to be more social, too. I know how you feel."
 
"She said I could come back, though. If I make some friends, and get a job, I can stay with her again."
> "Is that what you want, Anon?"
> You nod with a bit too much enthusiasm
> "I don't think I like Twilight's teaching method - it's a bit unusual for her - but I'll do whatever it takes to help you."
> Now on your knees, you take her hoof in your hands
"Oh, thank you, Fluttershy! There is something you could do."
> "What is it?"
"Next time you see Twilight, will you tell her about our friendship?"
> "Oh, of course! Anon, I can tell her right now if you'll keep an eye on these critters for me!"
 
> While Fluttershy is away you awkwardly stare at the pets lounging around
> If she knew that some of these animals are eaten on a regular basis in your world by humans...
> Yeah, you'll conveniently forget about that
> They seem to have become more rowdy the instant Fluttershy was out of sight
> She really does have a way with these things
> It's something she's very proud of
> Hmmmmm...
 
> Thinking back on your short time with her makes you elated
> You two had barely spoken before this day
> And she probably used to feel uncomfortable around you
> Yet in mere hours you've got this mare running off to Twilight to sing your praises
> It only seems natural to kick back on the sofa and visualize what else you could accomplish with Friendship Tactics
 
...
 
> "...anon?"
"Huh?"
> "Here you go."
> A pillow finds its way under your head
> Fluttershy is wearing a blanket
> "I brought this too, just in case it gets too chilly. You barely have any hair on your body..."
> You mumble about how your clothes are plenty warm while she covers up your legs
"What time is it?"
> "Just a little after sunset. You must be sooo tired after today."
> You had already been up all night when Twilight kicked you out
"Sorry, how rude of me... are you too tired to finish our earlier conversation?"
 
> Fluttershy had met with Twilight
> She repeats the entire speech she had given, and you're satisfied with how it represents you
> Yet something seems off
"So, you haven't mentioned what Twilight said."
> She looks away for a moment
> "She smiled here and there, but didn't say much. Just that she was happy to hear it."
> "Definitely strange... maybe she feels bad for kicking you out?"
 
> Oh ho ho. Well, what do you know
> Gone for a few hours and Twilight was already riddled with guilt
> And is probably now worried that you and Fluttershy are hitting it off a bit too well
> ...God, that makes you feel good
> Really good
> She'll probably have trouble sleeping tonight
> And whose fault is that, really?
 
> After a few moments of silence have passed, you stretch your arms out and yawn, leading right into the classic movie theater strategy
> Fluttershy jumps as your arm hugs her side and pulls her a bit closer to you
> She looks a bit embarrassed
"You know, Fluttershy, I'm really impressed by how well you handle animals..."