The Library.

[Noble Persona]

Noble's blush returned and he went speechless. This pony claimed it was mere affection, but did he really understand what he just said and the implications thereof? Besides, he had more important things to think about than his relationship status. Just as he was about to dismiss the thought and leave with a few words of warning, he felt a pang of loneliness flare up, reminding him that, with his brothers gone...he had nopony. The only friend he knew of, he'd lost track of during the war, and he had no family he cared to contact. He sighed, fighting back the wave of emotions he'd been struggling to suppress.

"I...I'd love to take you up on that offer, but unfortunately, I can't go with you. There is...something I have to do here in Canterlot. I'm sorry. But, before you leave, I'll show you where you can find me when you return."

He tried to keep his expression neutral, to hide his feelings aside from the blush that was now receding. He couldn't deny how good it sounded to go adventuring again, but he couldn't. He was too close to putting his plan into action to leave it now. And he didn't know if he could trust these ponies enough to go with them. He didn't want to let somepony in so soon. Besides, it might just end up a weakness and a distraction.

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

Nova blinked and didn't care much for the exchange that is occurring between his partner Strong and this newcomer. Nova simply turned his head back to the map, reading more of its contents

[Astral Midnight]

While Strong and Noble spoke, Astral wandered around the library aimlessly, before finding a window that looked out to the streets below the palace. He sat and stared blankly out the window as visions of his past, both good and bad, filled his mind. All the times Aurora had sung him to sleep, all the times Agate and himself managed to get themselves out of trouble. The time Sky announced that they were going to have a house, the time Sky decided to join the guard. And then the bad thoughts came. The pack breaking up, the house being taken away. The four of them barely getting by, the time Prism decided they should try their luck in the forest.

Astral began to tear up as he thought about the time he spent in the forest. He remembered Prism sacrificing himself so the other three could escape from a pack of timberwolves. He remembered the way Rhyme got sick, and died of dehydration. But worst of all, he remembered Agate screaming his name as he fell to his death.

Astral stood up rapidly and threw the cloak at the window with a loud grunt. he sat back down and rested his head on the table in front of him as he quietly sobbed, felling as though he was drowning in his own emotions.

[Perspective Shift]

[Enter Perspective Shift from the Entrance/Hallway]

As Perspective opened the door fully, he took in the massive amount of books, his jaw slightly dropped. He stood by the open door for several moments before snapping out of his haze and remembering why he is here. Not seeing anypony around, he called out, "Hello? Is there anypony who works here who could possibly help me?"

He waited several moments, but didn't receive an answer. He shrugged and walked over to the reception desk and waited, his grin never leaving his face as he scanned the titles of some of the nearby books.

[Astral Midnight]

Before long, Astral felt something within him snap. He rose to his hooves and sprinted to the door. He had no idea where he was going, but it surely wasn't going to be here. He rushed past Strong, Noble, and Basilisk at high speed. He didn't even take notice of the new pony before bolting straight through the door to the hallway.

[Exit: Astral Midnight to Hallway]

[Citizens In Equestria]

Popping out of her little office, a blonde and blue striped maned mare had eventually made her way to the reception desk as the earth pony rubbed her clearly sleepy eyes from their sand. Almost obvious she was sleeping this whole time, the awoken pony had blinked in surprise at the creatures in her library. Spotting the grey coated stallion first, her own light peach fur had admired his dark colors in ways she couldnt quite understand. Surely it kept clean easier then her own? Getting back to business, she cleared her throat as a soft voice broke through the silence.

"Hello sir, excuse my absense if you were waiting long. How may I help you?"

[Perspective Shift]

Perspective watched the dark coloured stallion rush past him, a little concerned as to why he was so upset, but there wasn't much to be done. He then heard the soft voice behind him. He turned around to face the peach coloured mare, his grin returning. "It is no problem at all, ma'am. I wasn't waiting long." He held out a hoof to the mare, "My name is Perspective Shift, though most ponies just call me Percy or Shifty. I was wondering if I could apply for a job here at the library."

[Citizens In Equestria]

Watching the positive demeanor of this stallion before her, it seemed to be exactly what the library needed. Still unable to make those kinds of judgements however, the lightly coated mare simply smiled in return. Apologetic from the start, the stand in librarian had simply shook her head. He seemed nice for a pony in today's world, but he'll never be a Moonlight Scroll..

"I apologize Perspective Shift, I wish I could make thst kind of decision. Unfortunately all new hires must first go through the Queen herself. Do not worry, she's very nice."

Offering her soft voice and a pleasing head tilt to go with it, pink bright eyes shifted to the attention of other citizens in the library. Saddened that she had fallen asleep and missed greeting these newcomers, Peach Cobbler had pressed a button on the inner side of her desk. Signaling a microphone to go throughout thr library, she spoke loud enough for them to hear. yet not quite loud enough to be a nuisance.

"Excuse me, all creatures located in this library must leave for the time being. We will be temporarily closed."

Turning her face back to the stallion before her, Peach Cobbler had simply offered a small nod to her own estimations. "A pony's gotta eat for lunch."

[Noble Persona]

'Lunch time already?' Noble thought, realizing he was rather behind schedule. He turned to Strong quickly before dashing off.

"I'll meet you outside the gates once my business with the Queen is concluded. Then...maybe we could get lunch together. If you're still keen on that apology meal."

He couldn't wait for a response, though. The library was closing and his business had been put off long enough, through no real fault of his own. Noble darted off out of the library, on his way back to the Throne Room.

[Exit Noble Persona to the Hallway]

[Perspective Shift]

Perspective nodded his head in response to the mare, his grin never fading, "It is no problem, ma'am. Thank you ever so much for your help. Enjoy your lunch~"

He dipped his head once more towards the mare and made his way back to the hallway to see if he could get an audience with the Queen.

[Exit Perspective Shift to the hallway]

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

Nova blinked, taking one last look at the map before leaving the library to the hallway.

[exit from library to hallway]

[Strong Defense]

Strong Looked up to see that every pony had left the library. Looking back down at the books he had been reading Strong said to himself. 

"I better put these away before I leave." 

Strong put the books back on the right shelves before leaving the library. 

[Exit Strong Defense to the Hallway]