Rarity was, all things considered, in an exceptionally good mood.
Stepping off the train and into Manehattan, the girls were positively buzzing with excitement. Yes, the *girls*—their sole male companion, Cappuccino, had chosen to stay behind in Ponyville. The reason was simple: he was entirely too stuffed and needed to stay behind to walk off his meal. Well, that was the actual reason, at least; the official explanation was rather different. Cappuccino's excuse was that since everyone would be living together in Manehattan, it might be somewhat improper for a single stallion to bunk with a group of mares. Even though the girls all assured him it was no trouble at all, Cappuccino remained firm in his refusal, leaving his friends with no choice but to respect his wishes.
As for the mares right now, the one experiencing the most unbridled joy was undoubtedly Rarity. After handing over their towering stacks of luggage to a hotel bellhop at the station—accompanied by a tip so generous it was impossible to refuse—the girls decided to take a leisurely stroll through Manehattan. Stepping out of the station and into the bustling, fast-paced city streets, Rarity's elation was so transparent it practically radiated from her.
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