“Is that…? The freak show from Fluttershy’s?”
“Yeah, she’s the freak that got with a half goat thing. A Minotaur or whatever?”
“Sun and Stars, that’s weird. She couldn’t even go full on goat, eh?”
“Hey now, don’t be rude. That’s insulting to goats!” Snickers bled out from the crowds, they critical eyes of strangers judging the two. All of a sudden, a chill fell over the crowd. As the ponies looked about, they spotted a little filly standing from distance from the centaur, staring back at them. Her eyes were blood red and cold as ice. The longer they stared, the colder they felt, as if somepony’s hand was crawling up their body, reaching for their heart.
Just before that ‘hand’ reached their heart, they turned away, quickly walking away. Despite everyone’s lack of unity, they all left in near unison. Mary let out a quiet huff. Idiots, she thought with a pout.
“And then she was like- Mary? What are you doing back there?” Holly called from up ahead. She let out her wings somewhat, feeling the tension but unaware of the source. “You okay?” Mary ran up, her expression remaining neutral as she nodded silently. “Good, then let me tell you another. Just don’t tell mom I’ve been telling you dirty jokes, got it. She’ll get upset.”