Dale frowned. He’d already wondered the same thing. He was sure they had their reasons—this might very well be a big town for them—but so far they hadn’t shared those reasons with him. What if they want to start off small, with something simple and familiar? he wondered. It might be overwhelming to be in a bustling city with hovercars and millions of ponies all living together—here, it’s peaceful and laid-back. At the same time, the ponies hadn’t seemed quite prepared for their arrival. What if they were just bad at first contact? Dale laughed. That notion was ridiculous.