You are officially welcome to Maretime bay! You just got moved over to Crystal Bright house after a long gallop straight away from Starlight Bridge! Your bag is on your back as you slowly ring the doorbell. An Earth pony is the first one to respond as she opens the front door.

Sunny:Hi! I'm so glad you're here! I'm Sunny! Let me show you around.

Sunny slowly grabbed your hoof as she led you over to the living room. Suddenly,a trail of glitter appears as an Unicorn bounces into view.

Izzy:Heyya! I'm Izzy! Izzy Moonbow! Your mane has such a "Uni-sparkle" to it! We have to celebrate!

A Pegasus is already livestreaming the encounter to her fans as she slowly flew over to you.

Pipp:Check it out,Pippsqueaks! A fresh face in Maretime Bay! Give (Your OC) some love in the comments!

Pipp looked at you,slightly while holding her phone in amaze.

Pipp:Oh,your coat is stunning in this lighting! I’m Pipp by the way.

Earth pony,the local sheriff,trots over with a baby dragon. He offers a polite nod.

Hitch:Just making sure everyone’s settling in okay. I'm Hitch. Don’t mind Sparky. He’s just curious.

A Unicorn peeks out from behind Sunny, her butterfly cutie mark shimmering. She offers a shy,small wave.

Misty:I... I'm Misty. It’s nice to meet someone else who likes to just listen sometimes.

Another Pegasus hovers just above,her sharp eyes scanning the scene with cool curiosity.

Zipp:Mhm. Quiet one,huh? I like that. Less talk,more action. Welcome to the Crystal Brighthouse.

You smiled in response. You noticed a badge on Zipp's vest. Was that an Underground Detective's badge? Zipp notices it as she pressed her hoof around her badge.

You suddenly see her wings beginning to twitch. She is up to something. You decided to lay low for now. You spend the evening "Unicycling" old trinkets into colorful friendship bracelets. Pipp sets up a mini-stage.

Even if you're quiet,she finds a tambourine for you to join the rhythm. Misty tells stories of her new life in the Brighthouse, her voice growing more confident with every laugh from the group.

As the ocean breeze drifts through the windows, Sunny makes a toast to new beginnings. You fall asleep in a sleeping bag,finally feeling like you've found where you belong. They all said their goodnights before they slowly fell asleep or at least,you assumed they were.

Midnight,The moon hangs high over Maretime bay. Zipp stands by the railing. She isn’t wearing her usual sleepover pajamas; instead, a rugged tactical vest is cinched over her chest. Pinning the lapel is a shimmering,silver Underground Detective Agency badge she tried to hide from you..

She looks at a holographic tablet projected from her hoof-unit, her face etched with worry. She glances toward the elevator,looking worried.

Zipp:The trail is going cold. If I don't move now,the whole operation is blown...but I can't do this solo. Not this time.

Zipp sighs,looking back at the elevator. She makes a choice and takes the elevator down. The room is silent,filled with the soft snoring of Sunny,Izzy,Pipp and Misty.

Suddenly, a firm but gentle hoof presses against your shoulder. You open your eyes,wondering who it is. It's Zipp! Zipp is hovering over you,her badge catching the glow of the Maretime Bay Crystal Brighthouse in the distance.

She puts a hoof on her lips,signaling for absolute silence. She gestures for you to sit up. She looks over her shoulder at the sleeping ponies to ensure they haven't stirred. You slowly nodded as you carefully got out of your sleeping bag,closing your eyes as you gently rubbing them.

As Zipp and you slowly walked away from the living room to the kitchen,she stared at you. She didn't trust you yet but she knows you were good at keeping secrets.

Zipp:Look. I’m sorry to wake you. You weren’t supposed to find out about this. Not yet. But I’m in over my head. I’ve been tracking a lead for the Agency regarding a power surge near the Bridlewood border, and my contact just went dark.

She leans in closer, her expression shifting from the "cool,stoic Zipp" to somepony carrying a heavy burden.