He was waiting on his bags from the cargo delivery service, Ginger went to go find his wife Tallia so that he could meet her. In all honesty, he couldn't wait to meet her either. After all, Griffin's were rare in Equestria and from what Ginger told him, she actually specialized in mythical creatures and was sure she would most likely recognize what he was. That was apparently because she likes researching myths about bipedal creatures.

"Here you go sir, your bags." A friendly mare said dropping my bags next to him.

"Thanks," he said giving her a smile and a little tip.

"You know you sound crazy right? I mean I heard about a new creature from Ponyville, but that place seems to have strange things happen to it all the time. So for all I know, it could just be a hairless Minotaur. I mean really, a human being real." He heard the voice and couldn't help but give a little chuckle.

"Just trust me, he is real and really nice. I talked to him for the entire ride here. I even invited him to eat with us tonight." Ginger said.

"If this human is real, then I'll let him mount me right here in front of everypony." He could feel the eye roll from here.

"I doubt he would go for that, even if he does have a little herd of his own. Not that you aren't beautiful," Ginger said.

"You bet your horn that I am, now where is this human?" He heard her ask, and saw a gold and white Griffin looking around next to Ginger.

"There he is over there," Ginger pointed a hoof in the direction that he was standing in, and as Tallia looked in that direction her eyes lit up in surprise and excitement and before he knew it a feathery face was close to his.

"I can't believe this, I've only ever seen hieroglyphics about humans. Maybe hear a few tales here and there that was passed down, but to actually see one up close and personal is amazing! How long have you been here? Is it true what my husband said? That you have a herd?" As she backed off, he could see a huge smile.

"Um, maybe around eight months I think, and yeah I do have a herd. But, did I overhear somepony say that if I was real they would let me mount them right here and now?" He grew a bit of a smirk as the Griffin became flustered.

"Yeah, honey didn't you say that?" Ginger asked giving a little wink towards him.

"I-I, um, uh..." Tallia's eyes were moving really fast now, making both him and Ginger break out in laughter.

"I-I already know you were only joking, and I wouldn't do that to you. I mean you're married and are expecting a foal. Also, I would have to get to know you first and make sure everypony in my herd is okay with adding you into it." He said after he finished laughing.

"I figured, just glad I could provide some funny moments still," Tallia said giving him a little smile. "As I'm sure you already know, I'm Tallia and I believe we're gonna have dinner together tonight right?"

"Yeah, looking forward to it. But I want to check into my hotel first." He said taking her claw and shaking. "And my name is Brandon."

"Wait, you're not staying with your marefriend while you're here?" Ginger asked.

"Well, she doesn't actually know I'm here. I wanted to surprise her," he said.

"That's sweet, I remember when you used to do that," Tallia said, giving Ginger an elbow to the ribs. "So, whose your marefriend here?"

"You won't believe it when he tells you." Ginger said.

"And why wouldn't I believe him?" Ginger just gave a sigh, and Brandon jumped a little at the mood swing.

"Just tell her please," Ginger said.

"Okay, my marefriend here is Princess Luna." He said, making the Griffin give him a confused look.

"Really?" He nodded. "Now see, why wouldn't I of believed him? I did hear the Princess got into a relationship, but I didn't know with who." Tallia said turning towards Ginger.

"Sorry for doubting you, I'll make it to you later." Ginger said.

"You better, my paws are killing, so I want a paw massage. As for you, don't worry we have to check into our hotel as well, but where are you staying?" Tallia asked.

"I'm staying at The Cloven, you know where that's at?" He asked.

"Sure do, I stayed there once when I visited my mom while she was here for a week," Tallia answered. "We'll come to pick you up when we're ready, what room are you in though?"

"Two seventy-eight," he replied.

"Alright, we'll see you then." Ginger said as they started walking away with their bags.

As he waved them goodbye, for now, he picked up his bags and started walking towards his hotel knowing Luna would probably still be asleep when he checks in. Thinking about her though, he had to stop and think about what her schedule might look like. If he knew her, she would be eating breakfast around the same time he was probably eating dinner.

He started walking towards his hotel, though thinking about Luna got him to actually think what Lyra and Derpy were doing right now. Though he couldn't think about them much as he walked in his hotel he had a little trouble getting his room. Lucky the manager showed up to take care of the problem that seemed to plague the customer registration.

Once he got to his room though, he pulled out two pictures, one had him and Lyra laughing because he had accidentally dumped some chocolate on her. The second picture was a simple picture of Derpy, she gave it to him to put up on his wall, she told him he needed more decorations. He couldn't help but get a little smile across his face, though thinking about the two mares taking pictures led to some dirty places.

After a nice little shower, and getting dressed, and finally sitting down to relax wondering what time Ginger and Tallia were planning to come and pick him up to eat. Which made him remember his little bet with Ginger, so he started working on the punch line. Though after an hour or two he heard a knock at his door, and as quickly as he could he answered the door to see his new friends there.

"Hey, guys, what's up?" He asked.

"Just seeing if we can come in for a minute?" Tallia asked.

"Um, sure come on in." He answered.

As the two came in, Tallia instantly locked onto his two pictures and looked at them giving him a little smile. Ginger automatically went to the bathroom, locking the door after slamming it making him give a little confused look to Tallia. Who wasn't even paying attention, instead had all her focus was on the pictures.

"They're my other marefriends," he said finally catching her attention.

"Well, it seems you've known this one longer than this one." Tallia pointed to the one with Lyra.

"Kind of, she was my best friend before we got together. But I met both of them around the same time." He said.

"Oh, so she was your best friend huh? How did you two take the next step?" Tallia asked, making me get a bit of a sad look.

"It's a bit of a long story, but to make it short she was planning on leaving Ponyville and admitted her feelings for me. I admitted mine for her, and offered her to live with me." He answered.

"Sorry if it pulled some sort of bad memories or something," Tallia said.

"It's fine, just made me think about before she tried to leave." He said. "So, where are we going to eat?"

"Oh, a nice little place called Pluke, it's supposed to be a nice fancy place that's supposed to be affordable. Just opened up about a month ago, and I managed to grab us a reservation. Though we ended up with a table for five, that's why I don't mind you coming with us. Though we're splitting the bill," Tallia said.

"Yup told ya she wouldn't." Ginger said.

"You ready to go?" Tallia asked, more directed towards Ginger rather than him.

"Yeah, sorry I had to really go." Ginger said.

"Because you didn't before we left, I mean really, we're only five blocks away," Tallia said rolling her eyes.

They all left the room, he made sure to be the last one out to make sure he wasn't forgetting anything, and once he was sure he stepped out the door and locked it. He followed them making small talk with them, getting small laughs. Tallia wanted to know the story behind the picture with Lyra, and quickly told her that he worked at a candy shop and she came in and visited him, and he ended up slipping on something making him pour some chocolate on her. It was his boss that took the picture.

"So, your boss seems nice if he took the picture," Tallia said.

"She actually, and my boss was Lyra's ex-marefriend before I came in, this was still when me and her were friends." He said, giving another sigh.

"So I take it that you don't work there anymore?" Tallia asked.

"Yeah, but it was a bit of an ordeal that didn't need to happen. Are we almost there?" He asked.

"Yup, it should be just around the corner." Ginger said. "Say, how are you doing with our little bet?"

"I think I got you beat, but let's wait until after dinner because I'm starting to get really hungry." He said.

"What do humans even eat? I mean from what I've researched they're omnivores right?" Tallia asked.

"Yeah, but I've gotten used to eating a vegetarian diet." He answered. "Are we lost?"

"Um, no, we just took a detour." Ginger said.

"Are you kidding me? Why do I trust you with the directions? I mean really, you would lose your own dick if it wasn't attached." Tallia said.

"What street is this Pluke suppose to be on?" He asked.

"Um, Sunny Ave., and Starlit Street." Ginger said with slight embarrassment.

"You mean the street's we passed twenty minutes ago?" He asked.

"We already passed them?" Tallia asked, giving Ginger an angry look. "Now we're going to miss our reservation!"

"Sorry," Ginger said.

"Now what are we gonna do with our guest?" Tallia yelled.

"Well, I know a little place not far from here that my friends showed me when I was last here." He said, Tallia, looking at him with a little smile.

"Great, let's go, I need to eat," Tallia said, waving her claw to allow him to lead.

As he led the way, he could hear some slight arguing behind him only interrupted by a stomach growling. He knew it wouldn't be too long before he got to the place where he wanted to go, though he was surprised that he could remember the way. After a few more blocks, taking one wrong turn and correcting it, he finally led them to the little restaurant.

"Wow, this place seems quite cute." Ginger said.

"Yeah, it's not much but the food is good." He said.

"Well, let's go in then. I'm starving," Tallia said walking towards the door making both him and Ginger follow.

"Ah, hello Brandon, good to see ya again! I see you brought new customers as well," the stallion behind the counter said.

"Yup, and we're starving." He said.

"Good to hear, have a seat. You know, ever since you came in business has picked up." The stallion said.

"That's cool, what's the special?" He asked.

"The Grain Burger is pretty good," the stallion replied.

"Oh, that sounds good. I'll take one," Ginger said, and the stallion wrote the order down.

"I think I'll take the Variety Soup," Tallia said. "That honestly sounds very good, and can you add a little extra salt?"

"Sure can, would you like something to drink?" The stallion asked.

"Oh, water for me," Ginger said.

"Orange juice for me," Tallia said.

"I think I'll take a mixed salad, and I want some water as well." He answered.

"Alright, I'll get those orders cooked up in no time." The stallion said.

"So, if your business has increased then where is everpony?" Tallia asked.

"Well, it's about closing time before you guys came in." The stallion answered.

"Ah, that makes sense. So, you told us that you found this place because of your friends?" Ginger asked.

"Yeah, they showed me a little bit ago. I pretty much fell in love with the food," he said.

"Yup, pretty much ate my entire fridge that day." The cook said. "Made a lot of money that day."

"Well, if it tastes as good as it smells then I bet so," Tallia said, her mouth watering.

"You might want to get a napkin otherwise you'll flood the place," the stallion joked.

"Sorry, I'm just really hungry. If this one hadn't gotten us lost in the first place, then we would have already been eating." Tallia said, pointing to Ginger.

"I said I was sorry, and I'll make it up to you!" Ginger said though that didn't stop the glare.

"You two sound married, are ya married?" The stallion asked.

"Yeah, we're married." Ginger said.

"Thought so, but why are you being so quiet Brandon?" The stallion asked.

"Just trying to avoid getting a death glare," he answered.

"I wouldn't give you a death glare, you actually got us someplace that smells like it has nice food. Which is more than this one, that and we only just met and I don't want to scare ya before you got a chance to actually know me." Tallia said.

"Trust me, if you weren't scared by me when we first met then I think we'll be fine." He said.

"Please, like I said I research myths, and to see something that was considered a myth is pretty sweet," Tallia said, eyeing the cook as it seems he started to serve the food in their dishes.

"Sheesh, you really are hungry aren't you?" He asked.

"Of course, you try being pregnant and fly all the way to Canterlot," Tallia said.

"Here ya go then, and your meat will be on the house, ma'am." The stallion behind the counter said.

"Thanks!" Tallia said before she started eating like crazy.

Though Ginger was right behind her and he just stared for a moment before he started eating his salad, which was better than he remembered. Besides the sounds of them eating, the dinner was silent. It probably wasn't even five minutes before each of them were done eating with a bit of a satisfied look on their faces, though none more than Tallia.

"That was really good," Tallia said.

"Good to hear, how about you two?" The stallion asked.

"Oh, it was pretty good." Ginger said.

"It was better than I remembered." He answered.

"Well, how about I write up the bill and you guys can pay." The stallion said.

"Thanks for showing us this place Brandon, it really was good." Ginger said.

"No problem, though I think I'll need to get going soon if I want to go meet Luna at open Night Court." He said.

"Can we come with you? It would be nice to see how Night Court is run." Tallia said.

"Can't really stop ya," he said. "That and it would be nice to have some company."

"Here you guys go," the stallion said putting the bill down.

"Thanks, I'll take care of it. I got plenty of Bits." He said grabbing it and paying. "So, are we going?"

"Yup, I'm a coming," Tallia said.

"Yeah, alright." Ginger said getting up.

"Can't wait to see how your marefriend will react when she sees you," Tallia said.

"Hopefully surprised," he replied.

Author's Notes:

I hope you guys enjoyed and remember to smile, smile, smile!