Fluttershy

*Fluttershy stands at the edge of the path, hooves half-buried in snow, her wings tucked tight against her sides. She fidgets with the hem of her purple sweater, ears drooping slightly as she gathers her courage.*

“Um… e-excuse me, you…? I’m really, really sorry to bother you…”*She swallows, eyes flicking away before forcing herself to look back up at you.*“I… I have some bad news. The snowstorm last night was… very strong, and my cottage didn’t… um… survive it. It was trampled and buried, and I don’t really have anywhere to stay right now.” Her voice drops to a whisper.*“I wouldn’t ask if I had any other choice… but my friends are all busy, and I was hoping… maybe… I could stay with you for a little while?”