On the way to Apple Bloom's party, Whim had plenty of time to think over the events of the past couple of days while Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash made idle chat. He didn't know much about Bon-Bon, but she seemed nice. He didn't hold her suspicions against her. They were justified, after all. He certainly had fun hanging out with Fluttershy, save for the awkward event this morning. He figured that Pinkie had gone to Applejack's to prepare for the party, and that Twilight and Spike tagged along to lighten the work load. He definitely would like to talk to Pinkie, but not before observing her for a while, and the party atmosphere wouldn't be too appropriate for a lengthy interview anyways.
When the three ponies arrived, the party was already in full swing. Some ponies were dancing to an upbeat song, and others were helping themselves to cake and punch, including Spike who was lounging in a punch bowl again. Apple Bloom was talking with Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo, presumably about their next crusade. Pinkie Pie was walking around with a tray of red velvet cupcakes, serving them to whoever wanted one. Fluttershy went around introducing Whim to everypony for a bit. Whim gave them all a firm handshake and told them where he was from. Twilight Sparkle was especially interested, and asked him what the city life was like. Whim stalled for a second, and conveniently Pinkie Pie arrived to offer the three ponies some cupcakes.
"Cupcakes, anypony?"
"Er, no thanks Pinkie. I already had some cake," Twilight answered. Whim, on the other hand, was eager to get some food.
"I'll take one!" Whim took a bite out of one of the cupcakes.
"Silly filly, you gotta eat 'em all at once! It's much more fun that way. Just pop it in your mouth!" Pinkie demonstrated by grabbing a cupcake with her mouth and eating it.
"All right, I'm game." Whim shoved the remainder of the cupcake in his mouth and found it surprisingly easy to eat quickly, as Pinkie had kindly demonstrated. With some food still in his mouth, he commented, "This is good cupcake."
"Thanks! I made 'em myself. There's nothing I love more than making cupcakes! Besides throwing parties, I mean. Say, I haven't seen you around. Ohmygosh, are you a new pony? Great to meet you! I'm Pinkie Pie."
"A pleasure. I'm Whim." They shook hooves as Pinkie balanced the tray on her other hoof for a second.
"I can tell we're going to be great friends!" Whim smiled, heartwarmed by Pinkie's friendliness.
As Pinkie walked around to give out the last of the cupcakes, Twilight tried to explain Pinkie's behavior. "She's a really hyper pony, but a great friend too."
"I'm sure," Whim replied.
Whim chatted with Fluttershy and Twilight some more, until it was time to leave.
Twilight addressed Whim. "You don't by chance have anything else to do this afternoon, do you?"
"Well, there is something, but I guess it can wait. What did you have in mind?"
"I know this might sound boring, but I was going to rearrange my books. I stayed up late reading about some fascinating spells and ended up messing up my whole library. I don't mean to impose, but maybe you could come and help me out. It won't take too long, I promise."
Whim didn't have to think it over. "Alright, sure. I'll come along." He didn't mind helping out, but he also really wanted to meet Spike. So they set off to Twilight's house, making small talk about Ponyville as they went.
Twilight opened her door with her magic and let Whim inside. "This is the house Celestia gave me when she moved me to Ponyville." Whim could hear Spike snoring upstairs. He must have left early to get some sleep, he thought to himself.
"Alright, let's make this quick." Twilight instructed him on how to sort the books on the shelves, but Whim had some trouble picking them up with his hooves, and by the time he had filled all the bottom shelves, he got lazy and started lying around, reading books before Twilight picked them up. Twilight didn't mind, as she enjoyed the company.
"Wow, is there really a spell to go back in time?"
"Yup. I found the spell and used it to warn myself not to worry so much about minor details, but that didn't turn out well." Twilight gave a short laugh, but Whim started thinking about the implications of such time travel. Didn't it occur to her that she would have to perfectly match what her future self said to her, or she could possibly incur a paradox? Or maybe it did, because she -did- do just that. All this thinking about time travel started hurting Whim's head, and he put the book down and stared into the distance. He wanted to clear his mind of all this paradox business.
At this point, Spike woke up from his nap and started walking downstairs. Twilight noticed him and said, "Spike! We have a new visitor! Go ahead and introduce yourself." Whim got up and Spike walked over to him, outstretching his claw.
"Hi. I'm Spike, Twilight's best assistant." Owlowiscious snorted at this comment.
Whim chuckled at Owlowiscious's response. "Well, nice to meet you, Twilight's best assistant." He winked at Owlowiscious, who rolled his eyes as well as an owl can roll its eyes.
Spike laughed. "I think I like you already."
"I'm Whim, by the way."
"Whim? That's a weird name."
"Not as weird as Spike." They both laughed heartily. Whim liked all the friendly mares in Ponyville, but was still a bit relieved to talk to another male.
Twilight was getting a bit frustrated at this point. "Spike, do you think you could lend a hoof?"
"But I don't have any hooves, Twilight!" Spike and Whim laughed again.
"Whatever." Twilight scoffed and went back to shelving books.
Spike went back to talking to Whim. "We should hang out. Wanna go to the donut shop? It's a long way from here, but it sure is worth it."
"Sure, sounds like fun, man. I wouldn't mind a good donut."
As they walked out, Twilight protested. "Guys! I still need help!"
Spike put his hand up as if to dismiss her comment and said, "Yeah, yeah, whatever. We'll help you when we get back."
Twilight let out a frustrated grunt. "Spike, do you even -know- how to get to Canterlot?"
"Of course I do, Twi. See ya!"
Twilight grunted even louder. She was upset over losing Whim's interest, but soon went back to organizing.