Just a foreword here. This chapter is basically the interview with Golden. The chapter will be set out as an interview, not as a narrative. CC is Canterlot Chronicle and O is Owen.

INTERVIEW WITH THE ROYAL COURTER

CC: Good morning Owen. Thank you for coming along.

O: Thank you for having me.

CC: To start with, I'd like to ask some basic questions. So, first of all, how long have you been in Equestria?

O: I arrived in Equestria in August of 2012 so that's around seven months now. Doesn't feel like that at all though, the time's just flown by.

CC: What were your first days like in Equestria?

O: Well, not the best I have to admit. When I arrived here, I crashed into a wooden clubhouse and was severely injured in the process. I was in Ponyville hospital for nearly a week where the doctors managed to heal me. But aside from that, I was a lot to take in. I mean, this was a whole new world, much different from my world. When I first woke up and looked around to see unicorns and pegasi and that everything was brightly coloured, I think I fainted.

CC: Oh dear! That wasn't a good start was it? OK, so you say that Equestria is much different to your world. Can you elaborate on that?

O: Oh, it's much different, let me tell you. In my world, there is no magic. We have to rely on technology to help us with our daily routines. As for unicorns and pegasi? They don't exist either, only as a myth. We did have ponies but they couldn't talk. Now, the weather, that really stumped me. Back on Earth, the weather isn't controlled, it does whatever it wants and we can't do a thing about it.

CC: Your world sounds most strange indeed.

O: So would yours if you explained it to someone on Earth.

CC: I imagine it would! I'd like to ask about your social life, if I may. Have you made many friends since you came here?

O: Oh, more than you would imagine. At first, ponies were skeptical of me as I was something new. But after they got to know me, they were very friendly. The first friend I ever made was Twilight Sparkle, the Element of Magic, who lives in Golden Oaks Library in Ponyille. She taught me everything there is to know about Equestria and magic and so forth. Over time, I was introduced to the rest of the Elements of Harmony as they were all close friends with Twilight. I even got to become good friends with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.

CC: Sounds like you're quite popular in Ponyville! You mentioned Princess Luna there. We have recently heard that you have become Her Highness' Royal Courter.

O: Yes, that's right. I met Princess Luna about two weeks after I arrived in Equestria and our friendship grew ever since. And yes, eventually we admitted we had feelings for each other so Princess Celestia bestowed the title upon me.

CC: Do you ever regret any decisions you have made so far?

O: Regarding Princess Luna? No way, not a chance. Admitting my love to her was one of the best things I ever chose to do. I suppose there was one thing I do regret about my time here though.

CC: And that would be?

O: Trying to out-drink a certain pony. The cider here is stronger than back home.

CC: I see, you best stick to the apple juice from now on! So, we know how you are making do in Equestria. You have made a wide array of friends, you are the Royal Courter for the Princess. What else can we expect from you?

O: Ooh...nothing big I'm afraid. I've already done too many big things here. Who knows, maybe some time in the future, something will crop up.

CC: We will look forward to it. Now, one last thing. As most of our readers and you alike are aware, a story was printed about you and the Element of Kindness, Fluttershy, becoming an item. For those who do not yet know, this story was not true as it was a result of mis-communication. I would like to extend a formal apology from myself and the journalists to you, Fluttershy and Princess Luna.

O: I accept your apology.

CC: That's all from us. Owen, it has been a pleasure.

O: Thank you very much.