Celestia nodded, giving a smile to the ponies who were chattering away around us. The setting was some sort of high tea, with lots of little treats and snacks being wheeled around by castle staff, and beautiful tea sets filling each table. I shifted uncomfortably, pulling on my shirt collar. They castle tailors had done their best, but I was a bit of a unique specimen, and they hadn't had much time to get a tuxedo together for me. The result was less-than-stellar, but looked passable. The food, at least, looked incredible, and good food was something I could get behind. I wistfully stared around the tables, hoping to spot the familiar dark brew and rich aroma of coffee, but with no luck. Disappointed, I snagged a tiny sandwich as a snack cart was pushed by and gave it an experimental bite. Cucumber and cream cheese? I scowled, and desperately wished for turkey and swiss... not that that was happening here. The ponies had done an admirable job of accommodating some of my more carnivorous needs, as the castle was used to dealing with dignitaries with different diets from the ponies, but the staff that served me dishes with meat always looked a little green around the gills. I'd done them a favor and always dismissed them before digging in. It was the least I could do. I sighed, and muttered, "My kingdom for a pastrami on rye and a cuppa joe."