Reaching the bottom of the hill, Granyl glanced towards the buildings on the farm. It seemed quiet, still. Though maybe that was just because there wasn't many ponies around. As far as his knowledge went, there were only two ponies running the whole place. A pretty hefty task, considering all the apples. And the general upkeep the farm might require. He was about to comment on how nopony was around, until a voice shot up from beyond a few of the Apple Orchard's trees.

[B]"Howdy!"[/B]

Granyl's eyes shot towards the trees; noticing the one who spoke as she emerged, carrying two baskets stuffed with apples. She carefully hopped over the fence; An orange mare with a yellow mane, her hat somewhat covering her face from few until she lifted her head and caused it to tilt upwards somewhat, revealing a happy, but curious, expression. [B]"Somethin' Ah can do for you two?"[/B] She questioned; noting she'd never seen either of them before. She'd seen a Zebra before, but Midnight's appearance threw her off momentarily as it was... Odd. Of course, the last time she judged a pony by their appearance, it was quite a regretful mistake. A mistake she wouldn't be making twice.

Smiling at the fact the mare treated Midnight fairly, he responded. "Well, aah... Yes, actually."

[B]"Shoot. Ah'll help ya if Ah can."[/B] 

"You see... I'm a traveler without the funds to travel properly." He explained, short and sweet; Hoping to get to the point. "I'd seen this place, and noticed how big it is. I've been told there's only a few ponies keeping everything together, and figured I might be able to pitch a hoof in to help both you and me."

[B]"Traveler, huh?"[/B] Applejack pondered on his words for a moment, continuing to speak. [B]"That explains why Ah haven't seen ya around before... Well, us Apples don't usually take outside help, but... Ah might be able t' work somethin' out. There's four of us here; Only three of us are really fit for apple buckin' though. And most of the time my sister's gone, so that leaves me an' my brother t' take care of it."[/B] She sat that of which she was carrying down, and trotted up to Granyl, staring at him. Well, at his body, rather than him in general. [B]"Y'sure you'd be up t' the task? Yer' pretty big, but apple buckin' ain't the easiest thing in the world t' do."[/B]

"I've done similar work before. I believe I'm up to the task." Granyl answered, staring at her as she lifted up one of his legs and stared at it skeptically. He could feel himself becoming slightly nervous with the situation. "I-Is there something wrong?"

[B]"Heh, nah. Yer' legs are pretty solid. They'd be pretty good for buckin' trees."[/B] Applejack responded, letting go and backing up somewhat, a smile on her face. Granyl's smile was more of an embarrassed one at this point. [B]"Ah'll have t' bring it up with the family, but Ah think you'd do a pretty good job."[/B] She chuckled, lifting up a hoof and tipping her hat. [B]"The names' Applejack. What's yours?"[/B]

"Granyl." The zebra introduced himself, simply nodding. "I understand it being a family matter. I can wait, if needed." He figured he didn't have much else to do anyways. Waiting around might be more interesting than anything else he'd come up with.

[B]"That'd be for the best, if ya really don't mind."[/B] Applejack glanced over at Midnight, keeping her smile, though still noting how odd her appearance was. She wondered how Twilight would respond to it. Probably would think the markings were some kind of mystery... She shrugged off the thoughts, managing to speak. [B]"You lookin' to help out, too?"[/B]