Colgate was so bored. She hadn't had many customers come in today, but luckily for her, she was closing up. She could finally go get a look at the Pegasi statues. Suddenly a slate grey earth pony with an hourglass cutie mark, and a darker grey unicorn entered the room.
"Doctor?" Colgate asked, realizing who it was instantly.
"Colgate." The Doctor replied, "Nice to see you again."
"I see you found yourself a new body." Colgate stated.
"Yeah," The Doctor started, "But that's a story for another time."
"Hi Midnight." Colgate said.
"Good morning Colgate." Midnight started, "Wait, you know the Doctor?"
"We travelled together," She started, "A long time ago."
"Before I met you." The Doctor finished.
"And how long ago was this?" Midnight asked.
"About sixteen years ago." Colgate stated.
"Before he met me." Midnight concluded.
"We've got bigger problems now." The Doctor stated. "The Pegasi are causing trouble."
"What do you mean Pegasi?" Midnight started, "You mean those statues?"
"Creatures from another world." The Doctor stated, not taking his eyes off the Pegasus statue outside the front window.
"What in Equestria does that mean?" Midnight asked.
"'Lonely assassins they used to be called." The Doctor started, "Nopony knows where they came from, but they're as old as the universe, or very nearly."
"They have the best defensive system in the universe." Colgate began, "They're quantum locked."
"Nope. You lost me." Midnight said.
"They don't exist when they're being observed, the moment they are seen by any other living creature they literally turn to stone." Colgate concluded, adding, "Don't take your eyes off that." She said, pointing to the statue behind the counter.
"Don't blink," The Doctor started, "Don't even blink. Blink and you’re dead. They are fast, faster than you can believe. Don't turn your head, don't look away, and don't blink."