//------------------------------// // New Routine // Story: Careful What You Doodle // by Graphite Quill //------------------------------// How many letters does this make now? I think this is maybe number 15, so that means I've been here a month now. It really does not feel like it in all honesty, though it might be because I am actually enjoying myself for the first time in years. With ever day that passes I'm getting closer with everypony in the castle and even the ponies in town have started treating me like I'm just another pony. Though one pony in particular is keeping his distance and seems to be watching me while I'm in town, but maybe I'm overreacting I only saw him for the first time two days ago. I'll keep you up to date on what happens with him so don't worry about it he just seems to be curious, and a little grumpy. Today started like every other so far, I wake up early and meet with Derpy for breakfast at a local cafe before she starts her delivery route. We talked about stuff that happened the day before and our usual friendly chatter, the mare is really starting to grow on me. I could without a doubt say she is one of my best friend here, besides Pinkie, and odd feelings of guilt aside I wouldn't mind getting to know her on a more 'personal' level. As per usual once we are finished she flies off, after a quick hug, to go to work for the post office and I start heading towards Sugarcube Corner for some after breakfast sweets. I have always been skinny no matter how much I eat so I always indulge my newly acquired sweet tooth that most likely came from the link to Pinkie. I get there at the usual time, then buy a muffin for later and a couple of cupcakes for me and Pinks to enjoy now. She isn't waiting for me in our usual spot but the sound of Mr.Cake's voice gets my attention. "Pinkie wanted me to let you know she's upstairs taking a shower and that you could wait in her room. At least I think that's what she said," with a roll of his eyes and a smirk he continues "that mare get so excited when she's talking about you that she makes even less sense than usual." "Thanks Mr.Cake, say hi to the wife and kids for me!" Their twins are soo adorable I nearly had a heart attack when I first met them, they weren't even slightly scared of me and even started playing around with my hands and giggled when I would pet them. Anyway, with a nod Mr.Cake went back to work in the kitchen and I made my way upstairs. At the top of the stairs was a fairly big open room where my welcoming party was held, I still wonder how Pinks managed to get everypony in the town in here. When questioned she only says she was 'fulfilling her promise to me with the biggest bestest party the town has ever seen' in her words not mine. Knowing the Cakes live somewhere else and which of the two side rooms was the bathroom, I headed towards the doorway I suspect to be her bedroom. Figuring she was still in the shower I opened the door to a dimly lit, but still colorful, room with a bed In the center of the opposite wall. I was honestly expecting cluttered party supplies to be everywhere but it was a surprisingly tidy and clean room. As I walked in and looked around I got that pulling feeling in my head that made me turn to see Pinkie standing in the closet doorway seemingly digging around looking for something. However, because she was digging around in the lower part of the closet her upper half was laying on the floor with her rear and tail held high in no attempt of hiding her.. Private bits... I admittedly stared a bit longer than I should have and it caused certain thoughts to arise again. Though thanks to the link I'm pretty sure she felt something as well. She stood up, turned around, and with a noticeable blush said "Oh hi, T! I was looking for a hair brush." She had a look that almost seemed like satisfaction on her face, along with the blush. "Um.. You mean this one?" I picked up the hair brush that was on the table next to the closet door right beside a slightly damp towel. I remember thinking 'Ok, I'm not dense. This seems way too much like a setup, and I'm not sure how to feel about that.' After that incident we hung out for a while like we usually do with Pinkie never leaving my side until the time we both had to go to our respective jobs. I know as well as you do from my previous interactions with Pinkie Pie in past letters that she has been really clingy and at times can act a little jealous. I can't deny that I've been having the same urges to be close to her all the time but I can't let myself give in. We are JUST best friends. That's it. I still feel that being soul bound to each other is forcing us to feel this way, that's why I have to keep this from progressing any further. Not only does the thought of not being able to control my feelings scare me, What about her? What if she doesn't really want this either? I'm also starting to feel rather close to Derpy but I can't shake that feeling of guilt. While your advice is always welcome Princess Celestia I need direct help. Twilight is unable to tell for sure if the link is affecting my feelings without the proper spells from the book. I hate to bother you with my troubles but I don't know who else to turn to. I like to think that we've become friends through these letters even though we've only met the one time at the party, but I have a favor to ask in regards to the restricted book that Twilight mentioned in the first letter. If you have the time please have it researched or send it to the castle for Twilight to research the effects of the spell. I know this is a big favor considering what other dangerous spells the book could have. Why else would it be locked away in the restricted section? You are a kind and considerate mare and I know you will be fair in your decision, no matter what it is I will respect your choice. Sincerely, Terran Tobias