[ A white dragon has been flying overhead intermittently, staring down at Ponyville. The dragon hasn't entered the town, but you can find him - or a boy dressed in white - sitting at the bank of the river on the outskirts of town.

Midway through the week, the boy opens up his scroll to address Ponyville from the river's banks. ]

Since our situation doesn't appear to be changing any time soon, I would like to know if there is somewhere I can work.

[ A pause, and he starts to say something else. Should he ask about a girl with pink shoes? ... No, he'll see her if she appears, surely. He closes his mouth, nods, and turns the camera off. ]

[A woman with red hair and in a green dress stands in the Night Market area. Behind her there's a wall made out of smoke. Strange. There's nothing on fire though. She just smiles as if this is normal.]

Alright, this is perfect. My name's Saori and I have a big announcement. I'm sorry for the delays but hey it's finally done!

[With a wave from both of her hands and a bow to the scroll, the smoke parts like a curtain to reveal a small white and green wooden store. Above the door, there's a wooden sign shaped like a running white fox. In its mouth, it holds a tea cup by the handle. The tail curls up like a crescent moon.]

I present to you, the Otsuki Chacha tea house! If that's a bit of a mouthful, it's okay to call it Otsuki. Granted, it's a bit of a tight fit for non-ponies, so for the grand opening I was thinking of an outdoor affair. I'll be brewing up some of my best teas in all sorts of styles too from iced to royal milk tea. I hope everyone who would love a cup or three can come down.

Oh and one more thing. I was thinking about making more of my spicy curry again. Should we make it a monthly challenge at the commune to see who can survive a serving? Of course, I can take requests too if any of you crave it.

I'm worried that with the magic of the shattered mirror gradually dwindling, not only will we become ponies once again, but we'll also be physically weak, or suffering from the first stages of illness, or laryngitis, or something just as bad.

In fact, I'm not just worried, I'm convinced that any day now I'm going to wake up...

...

a little hoarse!

[As many of the others brought to Ponyville begin to change, regaining their normal forms instead of the ponies and various other animals that they had become, Optimus did as well. Fortunately for the commune and everyone within, Optimus had been outside taking a walk, and rather than doing any damage, Optimus now towered over most of the buildings in Ponyville, standing still for a moment in disbelief.

[He raises a hand, flexing his fingers, as if testing whether or not this was real. He watched the servos in his fingers actuate, joints bending and extending. It seemed almost impossible, after sacrificing this form and adapting to the new feline one he had found himself in ... but he was in his own body for the first time in what seemed a small lifetime.

[While he intended to take the time to re-acquaint himself with his own form, he would do it elsewhere. In the middle of town, one of his stature could do accidentally a great deal of damage if he does not watch his step. Wings extending, the engines on his back spin up, a gale of wind rushing through the streets for a few moments before he takes off into the air, banking sharply once he was safely above the town.]

[A short while later, Optimus appears on the scrolls of anyone who happened to be watching.]

This is Optimus Prime, and to any within the town who saw me, do not be alarmed. Like many of you, I have been returned to my original form. From my time on Earth, I've grown adept at navigating without causing harm to smaller life forms, and I intend to be careful should I venture into town. My return, however, was sudden, and if I caused any accidental damage while in town, I apologize, and if you will report it to me, I will be glad to do what I can to repair it. Thank you.