“I’m from Canterlot,” he began before remembering that being ‘from Canterlot’ and a unicorn automatically meant he was one of ‘them,’ and therefore to be regarded with due caution in a small town such as Ponyville. “I’m on the Nobles’ Council.” Which did not help his case, if the narrowing of the mare’s eyes was any indication. “Just today—this afternoon, in fact—the Council approved a new embassy. It’s to be located in Ponyville. They also nominated a new ambassador. A resident of Ponyville. Lyra Heartstrings.”