If they haven't, then now they most definitely contemplated about my death. I set off the alarm, by threatening that five and from what I had said, it sounded like I just declared war with these ponies. News will wander around town, gossips will be shared and all of these are going to be about the events in Sugarcube Corner. Hell, I would not be surprised, if the newspapers would be about me, in general. Every moment, from my arrival to this day... ugh...

Before I could go any deeper into the analyzations, I stopped myself for two reasons. One, just like back at the building, I found myself pitying those five. I did NOT want to blame myself for anything. This time, I allowed myself to blame THEM. I needed a break from self-beating...

Not like it would change anything. The damage was done, the town saw me using unnatural Powers... I had a feeling I will have to encounter more situations like these...

And two... approaching hoofsteps...

''Mister Outsider!'' Great, another unicorn who would like to chat on the way...

The Element of Generosity was trotting after me, the poor lady's calling rudely ignored by me. If she didn't notice, I was in no state to talk to. I guessed I had to thank her bravery for Twilight Sparkle, since I heard this Rarity mentioning her friend as an information source. Also, this pony called me by my alias... either the Element of Magic stayed low with my name... or this Rarity has more brain than the actual student.

I expected a lady like her to be chatty to no end and not a flawless secret keeper...

''Whew, goddess it took me a time to find you.'' She started...

... and I cut in. ''You either believed what I said and now you foolishly, needlessly try to find my company... or you ignored my warning and now you are here to give a piece of your mind.'' I glanced down at her, seeing as she could only blink in in shock. ''But I only have one question to find out your reasons of your presence next to the monster of the town: Why are you here?''

''Why, I simply wanted to introduce myself in uh... more pleasant situation, so to say.'' I reminded myself that I decided to like her and moreso, because she had certain skills I required...

''Ahem.'' Ugh, that visible way to clear the throat... I internally shook my head at that. I found that gesture just too much...

''My name is Rarity and I work in Carousel Boutique as Ponyville's fashionista. Would you kindly introduce yourself?''

I sighed. ''Outsider. And as the name indicates, I'm from somewhere else. I'm also known as the monster of the town and my instincts tells me I won't be a honorable citizen of Ponyville.'' I immediately slapped myself, upon finishing my bitching...

''Oh dear, why did you do that?'' She questioned, one hoof held before her mouth in mid-walking.

''I just broke my golden rule again, which binds me to not complain about my situation, but solving it instead. What I just said, was something I am forbidden from... and I committed this act for the second time now. In short: I deserved it...'' I nonchalantly explained.

''Why, dear? If you don't voice out your opinion about ponies wrong actions, then the problem won't be solved that way. You rightfully told them what they deserved... though I must admit, it was harsh and not fitting to a gentlecolt like what Twilight had told me about you...'' Gentecolt? Really? If I overlook the fact that it sounds really weird in more ways, then I could only come to the conclusion that this attributive was false about me...

''Intimidating the enemy worked perfectly... I just let my frustration out on them. And I did not say they didn't deserve my words... they did, however, I should have gained peace through my actions and not with threatening speech, further worsening the reputation with the town.''

My choice of words made her stay silent for a second. I had to watch out for what I was saying, or else these peace-blind equines will get the wrong idea...

''And what kind of actions are you speaking of?''

''Everything that falls under the term of productive. From helping delivering something, to repairing or taking care of something. I'm a helpful being, I'd come to realize that... but I cannot start proving myself to be harmless for you ponies, if none of you can oversee the look of my being. Always the same record: Dumbfounded expressions, rooted legs or frozen movement and they just stare. I know they've never seen anything like my kin, but I found this ridiculous and too stupid, that my blood boils when I see this... excuse me.'' I slapped myself again, not just because of me breaking my own rules, but because of my sudden rise of temper...

She winced with one eye, upon hearing the sound of my hit, then she spoke up. ''Ponies are afraid of your actions, not from your look, I'm afraid. They know what you had done to Applejack and you see... gossips can can inflate the news.'' Great, not only they afraid from my temper, but think that I hurt mares... and the last time I checked out the town from my balcony, I was able to count the number of stallions in Ponyville on ONE hand or two... the gender ratio was clusterfucked...

''But to change the subject to brighter matters, Applejack and the rest of us have started to wash your name clean. Just stay away from trouble and the town should... 'forgive' you, if we could say it like such...''

Alright, that one I could do. Besides, I had met with the Element of Laughter... I think I was more than prepared for encounters with ponies...

''Much obliged, Miss Rarity.''

''Oh, nothing to thank for, darling. We all stand on your side in this situation, we all do.'' She chirped in, before growing silent for the rest of the road.

What she had said, was highly surprising, so to say. She said all of them... including the Element of Loyalty? Interesting, she either came to conclusion with herself or her friends talked her into this... either way, she's helping, so there must be some forgiveness in that pegasus... another reason why I couldn't stay mad at her, no matter how disrespectfully she faced me...

We arrived at the spa, which was located on the left side of the town, close to the edge of Ponyville and just as far from the entrance, as my house. Good, that meant I could walk home, drop the supplies and get to work on nature quickly!

The entrance was made from strong glass, double doors allowing the costumers passage. The outside look of the building was rather modern, compared to the surrounding house styles. Only in Ponyville...

Purple walls; no steep, but plain roof and was it a fairly sized building, having a second floor as well. It looked simple, but given how modern it looked, the thermal-like appearance made it stick out clearly.

I started to have a building suspicious about the male ponies politeness. The Element of Generosity downright looked shocked, when I let her inside the spa, first. Wasn't that a basic actions from the males, to let the females inside and outside the building, first? Or due to the outnumbered males in the town, the female equines were the man and the male equines were treated like ladies? Sexism, much?

But in all honesty, I had no clue what to make of all of this. That five bastard stood up against me - even if I managed to scare the crap out of them in a way - , so maybe the problem was with me again. None of these ponies seemed to expect me to be polite and helpful in any way... thank you very much for that, like I hadn't shown hospitality so far...

Ignoring the slightly offending reaction from her, we both approached the front desk, where two ponies were staring at me strangely. It was good to see a different reaction from new faces and not the usual scared/ shocked/ dumbfounded one. If I would have to describe it with one word, then I would say... they were just confused. Confused about me, not being able to make sense of my being. The might had treated other creatures before? It was one possibility...

And what took me by surprise and brought some hope to me, was their next actions and behavior...

''Welcome to the spa of Ponyville, how may I help you... sir?'' They greeted me in stereo, pleasant smiles adoring their faces. Their voices nearly the same and only pausing for the slightest moment, their greeting was a warm welcome after the cold events occurring this day.

They were a strange twin, that was for sure. Their appearances were made up from two colors: Sky-blue and pink, thankfully, the much eye-mercy pink...

Now, one had the pink as the coat, while she had the blue for her silky mane, held back with a white band. The other one had the contrary color mix handed out for her coat and mane. Makeup was fitting for them and given how clean everything was, they seemed just as crystal clean. Just as a spa should look, with its workers...

''Ah, Miss Rarity! Should I arrange the usual? Lotus will tend to our new costumer. Excuse me, what is your name, sir?'' The pink one spoke, wearing the same friendly smile... and that right here surprised me... twice!

First, I solemnly noted how they were able to recognize my gender. Every pony I met so far, was either ignorant or wasn't sure about it... not even after when they heard my voice. I was aware about my foreign look for them, but seriously? Imagination, zero? I guessed the lottery won't be taken by those ponies...

Second, they greeted me pretty well. Hell, it was really pleasant to finally feel welcomed somewhere with such nice looks, environment and mood. I would say... it lifted up my spirit a bit and my hopes to make a good impression for the ponies. I might not be that hopeless after all?

Also, these two seemed to be the ones, who would be in the gossiping circle of the town, so bringing a good name to my image could work if these two receive a good first impression from me... unless the other ponies convince them how untrustworthy I was... and it hurt to admit how right they were...

''Thank you Aloe, dear, but I'm just passing through with a new friend of mine, Outsider.'' I resisted the urge to blurt out how we weren't friends, no matter how friendly or helpful she has been. And the same went with the other Elements. Grateful, I was, truly, but not in need of the help... I contemplated foolishly, before realizing that it could be great help.

Actually... they decided to help me, so it could not be said that I asked them out of weakness...

''Oh, so he is the newcomer they're talking about!'' Wait, wasn't that obvious? I considered pulling down my hood for them... wait, I considered NOT wearing my hood at all! Not much of a change, but it could help looking less hostile... everything was so-not like on Earth...

''Good day! My name is Aloe and my sister is Lotus.'' She motioned towards the blue one, who in turn nodded at me pleasantly. ''Would you like our most liked treatment? Or you have specific request?''

''Ass-fucking.'' Alright, this was a call for such comment, so I let it slip without much of a hustle.

''Watch out, our training time is close. Don't make me angry and you'll last longer outside my body...'' I admonished Dhanthas quickly, keeping my features blank from any twitch. I pulled down my hood, actually giving myself into a much open approach. It's like Equestria forced me to be friendly and did not let me to stay passive, staying in the middle...

''Sounds promising, ladies, but I would like to purchase detergent and shampoo. I was told I could buy them here.'' Unnoticeably - though, only I discovered it - , their cheerful demur dropped to lower levels, after I had declined their offer. For them, it was similar to denying a new experience from the beauticians, probably an interesting one of that. New body type to treat? To learn about? A challenge, which I unbidden from them... I anticipated speaking up for them, as a reassuring...

''And what kind of of hygiene item would you like to buy? What do you need them for?'' Aloe questioned further, returning to full cheerfulness, while Lotus walked to the back of the reception, opening a few drawers. From a quick observation, it seemed this Lotus was the shy one, if not the dominated party, letting her much livelier sister to handle the costumer, why she does the tool work.

''Everything I should need for a bathroom to keep it clean, alongside something for clothes to wash them and something for the dishes in the kitchen.'' I told Lotus, not having the heart to leave her out like this. The sister, Aloe, noticed how I directed the question at her sister. Tipping her head in an approving manner, she stepped to the side, proudly letting me to talk to Lotus and to leaving my request to be taken care of by the blue spa pony.

Meanwhile, the Element of Generosity only thought she would be let out from the little meeting. Because Aloe, secretly - which I spotted to her bad luck - motioned to Rarity to follow her to the side of the counter. Females... they just couldn't hide their intentions when the target of the conversation was in the scene...

Lotus glanced behind herself, noticing how her sister strafed aside with a feasible client. For the shortest moment, her pupils shrank, realizing the highly displayed back of hers. She genuinely tilted her head at me in gratitude, when she calmly found out about the target of my eyes, which were hers. This further acted as a proof, that the males treated mares just as disrespectfully as the males at home. Another reason to not respect that five stallion, no matter how their protective intentions tried to kick away this wrong point...

I decided to fold my arms before myself, further emphasizing my stolidity about the supposed interesting place to marvel on. Meanwhile, from the corner of my eyes, I saw the movement of the two mares' head to my right. I saw how Aloe nodded at our little event and quickly resumed whispering to Rarity... and here's why I consider myself an untrustworthy Sinner...

''See, darling? I told you he's a gentlecolt! And to think how ponies misjudge him... unbelievable!'' Rarity whispered, voice put into a the last word a lot.

''Me and Lotus only heard about those... disasters, as ponies said. We can't really make out any of this, so we just let it go. We didn't know what was really happening outside, since we're occupied inside our spa.'' The spa was empty, if she hadn't notice. However, thinking over my poorly thought-out statement, I mattered a little. If I read the sign correctly, the spa was open from fore-noon to after dinner time, thus eating up all of their time to take a break and checking out - in their case - a false alarm in town.

''What do you think of him now? And don't tell me about his appearance, I'm getting really tired of those exaggerated ramblings about his... unnerving look, to put it lightly.'' To put it lightly? Excessive reactions were anything, but put lightly! I swear, I heard some ponies shouting ''The horror, the horror!'' , when they fled from the bakery. I found it hilarious at first, assuming that the Element of Laughter managed to make a joke out of my false alarm, but now hearing it back from another Element? It was stupid to the point, where it hurt and didn't amuse me...

Lotus saw that she was in a dilemma now, since her sister was away, so she took up the talking. ''And what kind of shampoo would you like. What scent would you like, or should I suggest one?'' Professional, not shy after all. However, her question was one of a needless for me, nothing I was in need as of right now...

''I honestly care less about the scent. I just went to stay clean.'' ''If only I could cleanse my soul that easily...'' I quickly put on a reassuring smile, whilst shaking my head for extra suasion.

Unfortunately, my comment made the other two mare to halt their conversation, as Rarity spoke up.''Outsider, everypony smells somehow. It is why we pick the most fitting scent in our shampoo, to not be recognized only by our looks, but from our auras. Come on, pick the one you like, darling.'' Rarity tried persuading me to no avail.

''I'm not a pony, you do realize. I smell as what I used last time at showering. Simple as that.'' She only rose an eyebrow with an intense gaze, urging me to finally do as she 'suggested'. I took in a deep breath, staring at the ceiling.

''How about coconut, dear? It's an uncommon gem, just like you!'' It seemed Aloe was just the faster one to talk to a costumer, because the compliment I received from Lotus was unexpected. Well, musing about it for a second, they had the skills to make the clients to feel beautiful by such little comments. And taking the number of stallions into count, her compliment was both about my look and was in connection with my current situation. Clever metaphor, indeed, but one that had its intentions discovered, thus making the meaning of it invalid for me.

''Coconut would do...'' I forgo, seeing no point at stepping into an argument with three females... I just got out from one and I seriously started to sense a migraine coming to life in my head. The whole drama was over something, that should be ignored... I found those overboard ponies idiots and nearly as terrible as Humanity... and that meant something...

They were lucky, that I wasn't a sarcastic, pessimistic short-tempered alien, who came from the land of war... literally...

While Lotus made herself busy with finding the perfect products for the new and extraordinary costumer, the Element Bearer and Aloe moved back to their conversation. I got down into focusing just in time to hear the entity...

''- ell me!''

''Well... I don't really know. I find him perfectly fine. A bit hard on the surface, but it's not like he wants trouble.''

''So you think he's a good citizen, I take it?''

''Yes, he is. Why wouldn't I find him as such? He did nothing wrong... and it seems he's not the one to peek, I like that... hehheehe, just like I like bucking the teeth out of those stallions, who dare taking advantage of us.''

''Oh, Aloe, you're so protective, ehhehheehe. Even I have to agree on that, surely... Well, that is all I wanted to hear. Could you do me and my friends a favor, please?''

''What is it?''

''If somepony ever mentions the poor thing illy, could you speak up for him? Who knows... maybe he'll visit you two more often~!''

''Of course, Rarity. We will keep this in mind... everything for the costumer~!''

While the fit of held-back giggles were going on, I grinned inwardly... it was ironic to hear the gossips fixing my reputation, while those were the cause of my well-known title: The monster.

If this few were expanding the number of ponies, who had nothing against me, then it was a possibility, that the town itself will realize their mistake on its own. Good, the problem solves itself and counter attacks those gossips about me. Just like back on Earth, when the civilians realized that I was more helpful than harmful...

For slowly curing the diseased minds and cleansing my name, this favor demanded to show a sense of gratitude... both for the Elements and to these two spa sisters. And of course, for every other citizen, who will turn to my side...

Yes, it meant going through each of those turned ponies and showing this sense of gratitude, depending on how much hospitality and help they had shown towards me. I suspected a long period of time, when the only thing I will do, is going town and saying a thank you for the respectful citizens... I decided to leave that to one single day, in order to save time.

''Here you are!'' Lotus arrived back, with my ordered things, placing them onto the counter before me.

''Thank you.'' I nodded at once, my expression neutral, but this time, my slight frown was nonexistent. I tried to give the impression of an oblivious, yet friendly costumer and neighbour, just so suspiciousness won't occur by acting out of character.

Swiftly, I pulled down my hoodie's zipper, flipped the small backpack of mine onto my stomach and pulled out a shopping bag. I put away the shampoo; a tube of toilette antiseptic; another tube of detergent for washing dishes; germicidal for sink, bathtub and for the rest of the bathroom; and finally, another tube for clothes.

I left the packed shopping bag on the counter, clearly showing that I wasn't about to make an attempt at stealing the yet haven't payed purchase. I searched for that bag of bits in my inside pockets and at last, I pulled out the little pouch.

''How much do I owe you?'' I asked Lotus, voice carrying a questioning tone and keeping away any negativity from my sentence. Sometimes, I could be misheard terribly and give the impression of an angered soul... while I WAS rage-filled most of the time, it was something I didn't want to show, not wanting to be to one, who effects others by his presence... and I say that, after causing a whole town to go full-panic over my arrival...

''Well, the coconut shampoo is twenty-five bits, but it's worth its cost; it is clearly a special and well made scent. Thirty bits for the dishes, because of its amount and efficiency. Forty bits for the combined germicidal and its size. Thirty for the toilette and twenty-five for the clothes cleanness.'' Lotus listed, pointing at each tube and giving a quick explanation. I appreciated that, since this purchase costed a lot. The quarter of my current amount of bits just got wasted for a full set of house-cleaning detergents. At least it seemed like, given how many bits I had to pull out from that small pouch... well, small for me and big for these ponies...

''Ehh, I can just hear this wallet crying over this sudden weight losing.'' Dhanthas joked in the meantime, while I counted down the bits.

I finished placing out the hundred and fifty bits onto the table, then picking up the shopping bag and its content, I quickly placed five more bits onto the table, as a starting gratification. ''Thank you and have a nice day!'' I called back over my shoulder, whilst approaching the door.

''Oh, uhm, thank you very much, Outsider; and come back if you need a treatment or would like to chat a little!'' Lotus called after me, voice having this pleasant tone.

Aloe finished her exchange with Miss Rarity and they silently wished goodbye to each other. ''See you later, Outsider. Do come back for a treatment later!'' The pink pony called after me too, her voice having the same cheerful tone like before.

No matter how much their calls told about business purposes, I just couldn't bring myself to say no to their offer. ''I'll certainly come around one day. Goodbye!'' I replied to them, doing my best to turn my vocal cords to my will, in order to make the most pleased tone I could have. I've been told that and experienced a certain problem, in connection with expressing myself. I was a happy costumer and that was what counter for that two, so I wasn't about to leave them without a notable reaction from my part.

Might as well start this whole gratitude thing by making up for their disappointment...

After opening the door for the Element Bearer unicorn, we left the spa and made our way over to my house. While Rarity was still in silence, wearing a pleased smile on her face, I grasped onto this opportunity to think things over...

Given how much money I had lost over this simple purchase, I got reminded about getting a job. And from this pleasant moment at the spa, I wondered about starting making money there. I've never really received a proper massage before and I had no knowledge about these shiny-creamy things for keeping the skin young and the rest of this beauty topic, but I had been told many times, that my hands were amazing at working out the tension from the muscles. More so I knew how to pop out the joins from a creature's limb... and from this knowledge, I learned how to pop them back, when I feel no need to use an easier Healing Ability. Both method were painful, but the Energy using one seemed unnecessary for me...

But I digress; I knew many things about pleasuring my partner with those bloody hands of mine. One would never give herself under my morphing arms, but then again, this is a 'judging the book by its cover' situation. The same situation I was in with the ponies in Ponyville...

So... job. I needed to find one and sadly, I had to forget about the work at the spa, given the grim outlook of the things at that moment. It was not the fact that my massage and chiropractor skills were from sexual intercourse with A'nforians, or little favors for my loved ones, OR my self-patching moments, but because of my name as of right now. I mean, who would want to receive a massage, exposing herself or himself for the monster of the town? In their minds, not the comfortable and tension-killing experience would be, but the feeling of uneasiness and building tension. They would even think that it would be disgusting, to be touched by a monster.

And for that, I would understand, why they would not be able to just give it a try, allowing me to prove them wrong...

Spotting my home, I stored this work topic in my mind for later and decided to focus on the following events. It wasn't like I was about to start my search for a job immediately. Not even later and not even that day...

I looked down at the unicorn, who proudly walked beside me, not even bothered by the slightest, that she received stares from ponies. She was making sure, that town would think about her, when they'll look at me in the future. Clever psychological trick and a rather easy one...

''I have a question, Miss Rarity.'' I picked up her attention, asking for permission to direct a question towards her.

''Yes, Outsider?'' She asked back, keeping her voice audible for the citizens. She was surely the one to shine in the crowd...

''I've been told about your work and I was wondering, how long do you stay open a day. I would like to arrange a meeting, in connection with making clothes for me. Of course, for a fair prize...'' I decided to discuss this with her quickly, before I would have to start the training for the day.

She inhaled suddenly, looking abashed for the shortest moment, before her eyes glimmered once. Holding back some sort of noise in excitement, she finally assembled herself, coughing once lightly. ''Pardon, it's just the news... *coo*- Ahem... I'm open for six in the evening, but if I'm working on something, it could lean into the late-night hours.''

''Then it is alright, if I arrive after six. Many things I'll have to take care of, so...'' I trailed off, deciding to let her think it over.

''Oh, don't worry, darling!'' She made a waving motion with her hoof, before resuming talking. ''I live in Carousel Boutique, so you can find me there any time. I need to get back to work, actually, so I'll see you after six! Ta-ta!'' And there she went, turning down on the main road and towards the other side of the town. Carousel Boutique? I recalled seeing that name on the lowest side of the map, marking some sort of tower-like building.

''She certainly reminds me about those fashion ladies in your world.''

''Agreed...''

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Healing: Healing up the wounds slowly, but surely.

It is usually used in the form of an Ability, but as a Spell, it is less distracting. There is no numbing feature in the vanilla Healing, so the process could be painful. (Broken bone snaps itself back to place and gets healed up. Only painful until the healing is done and only after that, it is still aching on the spot.) Only other kinds of Restoration Techniques have some Side Effect, which numbs the spot, so the healing won't be painful.

ATTENTION: Every Restoration could only make the wound, bruise or any kind of visible damage to disappear and leave no pain behind itself, if the taken damage gets tended to quickly. (EXAMPLE: A two years old cut will remain slightly visible, but the pain will be gone, if you haven't got used to it already.) (EXAMPLE: Broken leg won't receive any healing for a long time, then you will be limp for the rest of your life or at least will be walking strangle and without any pain.)

Healing Spell: You charge it up and make sure that it will have enough Energy in it and you won't get interrupted. If you didn't have enough Energy for the full healing, then you have to cast the Spell again, repeating the process until you are done or you got the needed Energy in one go.

Healing Ability: You are losing Energy from the core and not from your hands, where you had collected the Energy from the core. You won't have to cast it, only focus on sending the Energy into the Healing. However, the pain could make you lose your focus, so in this case, a Spell is much easier, but unstable and hardly predictable...

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