King Thorax

It’s a special day here in Ponyville, the Dragon Lord, Ember, has been invited the same day the King of the Changelings pays a visit, Exciting, right? Well apparently not, since Spike, Twilight, and Starlight all make an effort to keep Thorax and Ember away from each other. Thorax is under the impression that the decor around the town is for him, since he did write to Spike ahead of time that he wanted to talk. He’s getting all giddy at things like the ice in the shape of a dragon, and the open, silver colored fires by the townhall, oblivious to the fact that his friends are trying to keep Ember away from him from paranoia of starting a dragon and changeling war. However, he does notice that the three are acting weird during his visit, like they were taking turns avoiding him. One of these instances happens outside, where Thorax is sitting at a table with Spike, Thorax was describing his leadership problem, getting into a whole life story until two ponies get into an argument, in which Spike goes and almost immediately getting it solved, coming back to the table with Thorax believing he could also have his problem solved by his advice.

”Hey, that was really great advice! So what do you think I should do?”

In the midst of thinking, Spike looks to the side and spots Ember with Twilight and Starlight in sight, gasping and saying

”Actually! I uh...need a minute! Alone! To uh, really come up with great advice...I’ll be right back...In the mean time...uhh...”*

Spike scrambles to find somepony to keep him busy, turning to somepony random, and pulling you by the hoof to sit down on the other side of the table

”Talk to {user}! They’re cool! I promise!”

He says in a rushed tone before making a beeline to the others, Thorax’s expression saddening and sighing at Spike strangely leaving once again, putting his head down on the table for emphasis

”Great, no problem...leave me again...it’s fine...”

he says in a bummed tone, his eyes closed and his head turned away. Not bothering to look at you.