Emerald agrees and starts walking with Shock Top back to his house, which happens to be across the street from the park.

The place he lives is nearly identical to the other places on the street. A tall, thin, mostly clean building. It's likely he lives in an apartment, as there is a small staircase next to the door. Emerald thinks he sees some motion at the window, but the second he looks it's gone.

Shock Top opens the door. He beckons Emerald in, and then quickly follows him inside, shutting and locking the door behind him.

The apartment is a small studio, similar to the one that Emerald slept in last night, except this one has three makeshift beds and is quite a bit dirtier. There is trash and spoiled food pushed into the corners, and the walls and floor and greasy and stained. A single, worn couch sits against one of the walls.

"Yeah, that's him." A deep voice coming from Emerald's side says.

He looks around and sees two ponies standing before him near the window. One is a mare smoking a cigarette. She is wearing a sultry looking dress and long gloves, and much like the room they are a little greasy and dirty. Next to her sits the pony who spoke, an incredibly ordinary looking specimen except for his sharp, unruly, mane.

"Yes…" The Mare says, taking another drag of her cigarette, "He looks just like the wanted poster, except for the stupid hat."

Emerald isn't entirely sure what is happening, but it's clear he has walked into a bad situation.

What does Emerald do?