MakubeX took a deep breath and stepped inside with a nod. Compared to this, the shadows and Discord were nothing. He'd faced similar threats before and knew what needed to be done. This was something different. He'd never had many friends his own age, and certainly nothing like this. Oh, of course, there had been a crush or two, but those were completely unobtainable.

He somehow managed to compose himself and said, "I noticed some of the others have been... ah... paying closer attention to you lately. Are you managing okay?"