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[There's a minotaur all up in your collective grills, Equestria. One that has his face mostly obscured by a trenchcoat and fedora, both in a dusty light brown.]

Alright. Clearly, I musta fallen asleep in front of one of Peacock's shows or something. Because this is one hell of a dream.

[His voice is smooth, rich, and deep, almost as if he's a natural born singer.]

... well, either that, or some Skullgirl made the world's worst wish. Seriously, why's this place gotta be so bright...

Moping aside, might as well introduce myself. The name's Ben Birdland, but you can call me Big Band. It's what I'm used to.

Now, anybody wanna give me directions to the nearest bar? Because if I'm gonna wait this thing out, I'm gonna wait it out with some gin.

[If anybody so chooses, they can find the hulk of a bull stomping (lightly) around the Town Square, trying to get his bearings. Seems like there's a similarly massive saxophone strapped to his back, and he's having no trouble carrying it around.]

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[Well hello there, sailor. If Flare wasn't already in love with one voice, you'd be a good runner-up. You know, ignoring the whole minotaur thing.

Or maybe including it. Flare had weird tastes in guys.]

North side of town, s'called the Decanter. Doesn't stock gin, but it's pretty well-off when it comes to brandy and hard cider. We're lookin' for performers to replace a few of our usuals who are out for personal reasons, in fact, if you're interested.

Oh, and welcome to Ponyville. Get comfortable, because you'll probably be here a while.

[Ben is voiced in canon by Rich Brown, whose name exactly describes his voice. It's fantastic.]

North, north... [He's squinting and looking up towards the sun, starting to meander that-a-ways while talking.] Well, thank you for the help, kind stranger. Can't say I've performed in a long time, but--

Hold up. "Ponyville"? You sure I ain't dreaming here?

If I had a bit for every time an offworlder was floored by how we name our towns...

Don't you guys have places like "Mansfield", too? Kinda throwin' stones in the glass house, there.

Never said I was floored, miss. Just makin' sure my ears were still working under these... horns. [He reaches up just to make sure they're real, tugging one to a side and feeling his head follow suit.]

And, uh... well, that's probably somebody's last name. Maybe. Never been there, myself.

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[Oh. Horns. Those are...horns...they....horns.]

It's, uh...

[That's not fair, why didn't anyone warn her there were cow people here?!]

...somewhere.

[Flawless.]

Well... thanks, kitty. I guess I'll just keep lookin' for "somewhere" until I can get a drink.

[Clearly, he's not amused by this outcome.]

[Well that broke her out of that trance pretty fast.]

Okay, one, don't ever call me that again.

[Her ears fold back, clearly joining him in the not amused club.]

Two...it's called the Decanter. Don't expect anything amazing, but it's all they got.

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[Singer senses tingling!]

Yeah, you're lookin' for the Decanter. North side of town, kinda off by itself.

[Dang. Dang dang dang, that's quite a set of pipes. He's almost impressed.]

I was already on my way there. Flare Star tipped me off a little earlier. But thanks, anyway.

Ah yeah, Flare bounces there. Mention she sent you and ya might get a discount. They're good about runnin' a tab for new folks anyway.

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[Speaking of bright, here's a positively pastel-colored pony. ...With what can only be described as a fancy pirate hat.]

My, first time I've seen an arrival turned into a minotaur. Congratulations, you've broken new ground.

Well, Cap'n, I'll be more than honored to take that distinction. [What is this place.]

[Welcome to Equestria. Leave your sense at the border.]

I suppose it was a matter of time, with the amount of new arrivals this place gets. In any case, welcome to Equestria. I trust you have already been pointed in the direction of the Decanter?

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Master Birdland, hail and well met in Equestria.

But what, pray tell, is a Skullgirl? I take it they're some kind of magician of your world, if they can so casually make wishes that you'd take your travels here as one of them.

"Master Birdland". That's a new one. Did you just happen to step out of a Ren Faire?

[Hoo boy. This is going to be weird to explain.] A Skullgirl's not really a magician... she's whoever the Skull Heart, this malicious little artifact, is controlling at the time. In exchange for a single wish, the Skull Heart takes over the body of some poor girl, and tends to cause a whole lot of destruction for no real good reason.

Damn thing comes around every 7 years, on the dot. And it was my job to keep track of it and hunt down the unfortunate soul it latched on to before anything bad happened.

I came from my world's 15th century under the Principalities, at any rate. I know my language is... archaic, by the standards of practically everypo- ONE save Luna.

An artifact that promises power to wreak corruption, with its own fell will... that's all too common a tale. Might the news that I've never heard off the Skullheart offer some small consolation?

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If you find one, direct me to it.

I think a good portion of this place needs a drink.

[But hey there horned beast thing.]

[Hey there... tiny scaly dragon thing.]

... Man, I just got here, and I already know where the booze is. Populace says it's The Decanter, up north near the edge of town.

Are you as green as I am, or did you just... not bother to ask?

...I prefer not to ask.

It makes me look like I need their help or something.

[Perfect logic.]

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If by drink you mean alcohol, I have sake. It was a pain to get though, but well worth it. You need it in this place.

Do I want to know what a Skullgirl is?

... nah, never liked sake. Just not my kinda thing.

And chances are, for that second question, the answer's gonna be "no". Skullgirl's a messed up thing.

Suit yourself.

I imagine it has something to do with skulls.

[Is that some competition Cecil hears? Does someone wish to dethrone him from his seat of Most Sonorous Voice in Equestria?

...not that he really cares, but here, have some bread to go with that buttery voice of yours.]

I'm pretty sure other have already shown you the Decanter.

On to a more pressing concern...

If you can't find a place to stay, there are still a few rooms left at the Satyagraha Commune, over in the outskirts of Ponyville. Rent is free, but residents are expected to help with daily chores and take care of the commune's gardens. Including the artichoke patch that may or may not be guarded vigilantly by the spirit of a man murdered before I even arrived here.

If you haven't picked up a welcome cupcake from one of the Pinkie Pies, one will probably be delivered to...wherever you are. All the different versions of Pinkie seem to be able to pinpoint your exact location at all times for their own nefarious purposes.

Do not, under any circumstances, read Hoovesweek. Okay, sure, this last issue wasn't so bad, but it is a web of lies and will only bring ruin and despair upon your family.

[... whoa. Damn. That's... hey, Cecil, you ever considered a duet? Because wow. Ben over here is impressed.]

Yeah, the bar was made pretty clear to me within a few minutes, though... um... no, haven't gotten a single pastry of any sort, welcoming or otherwise.

As for a commune, well... dunno how much this body's cut out for delicate labor like gardening, but if they need a guy that can throw some weight around, then I might be of a bit more use.

You could plow the fields, move things around, that kind of thing. The commune grounds are more like a small farm, or one of those forced labor camps we have some kids go to during the summer where I'm from, so you should do just fine.

Also, I'm battling Lyme disease. We could always use stronger hooves.

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