DIR Return Create A Forum - Home
---------------------------------------------------------
Roleplaying is Magic
HTML https://rpismagic.createaforum.com
---------------------------------------------------------
*****************************************************
DIR Return to: Thread Graveyard
*****************************************************
#Post#: 1454--------------------------------------------------
Stone Cold
By: Lapis Lazuli Date: February 21, 2014, 6:40 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Although it was a niche market, there were actually a couple of
icecream stalls around Canterlot that remained open even late
into the night, and luckily, one with a reasonable array of
choices, and decent quality, was based near a grand stone
hoofbridge over the river that flowed through the grand city,
and was also only a short trot from Lapis' stall.
As a mare with an appreciation for ice-cream, Lapis knew the
place well enough, as well as the best spot to enjoy the frozen
treats, and so it was with a confident stride that she lead the
way through Canterlot's darkened streets and alleys, dull golden
eyes (and hexagonal pupils) fixed ahead of them, an eager grin
set upon the ultramarine crystal mare's lightly-scarred face.
#Post#: 1472--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stone Cold
By: Sero Date: February 21, 2014, 3:58 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Sero followed behind Lapis, the mare having taken the lead in
their search for frozen dairy treats after they'd left her cart.
The later hours of the day were beginning to thin the traffic in
the streets as more and more ponies days were winding down, Sero
enjoying this quieter time and the sense of peace it gave him as
he casually kept his vision moving from the surrounding
buildings to Lapis, then up to the sky, back to Lapis, the
street below his hooves, what few ponies they passed, back to
Lapis and etcetera. Despite his opting to wait until the next
day to seriously work on the crystal, Sero still couldn't help
but have his mind wander back to the Durilli, the white unicorn
still trying to figure out what exactly its reaction to the fire
ruby had meant. Because of this he began to mumble a few of his
thoughts out loud as he kept his pace even with Lapis', the
wheels in his head turning as she lead him towards their
destination.
#Post#: 1502--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stone Cold
By: Lapis Lazuli Date: February 23, 2014, 7:23 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Still striding forward purposefully, Lapis' ear pricked up in
interest as she caught a few of Sero's near-silent mumbles, the
ultramarine mare turning her head to glance at the pale
stallion, her smile dipping into a mock frown as she saw he was
lost in concentrated thought, rather than simply relaxing, and
enjoying the calm stroll, and the thought of the tasty desserts
that followed.
Nudging him in the shoulder gently, in an effort to wake him
from his thoughts without startling him, Lapis chuckled a
little, and spoke, voice friendly and good-humoured, once she
was sure she had his attention.
"Sero~ Are you in there~? I thought we agreed to start again
tomorrow; no need to focus on work when there's ice cream to be
had. Or is my company just that boring for ya?~" The crystal
mare teased, voice sing-song, her head turned to face him even
as they walked onwards, the ultramarine mare still guiding them
towards their sweet treats, as she spoke.
#Post#: 1566--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stone Cold
By: Sero Date: February 27, 2014, 10:38 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Blinking as he was pulled away from his thoughts, Sero gave a
small smile as he replied, "Far from it. Sorry, just couldn't
help myself. I'll try to mumble about ice cream instead." He
joked, turning his attention skyward as he looked up at the
stars above while keeping pace with the mare. "Nice night out,"
he commented, picking out a couple of constellations he
recognized then turning back to Lapis, "I bet with that cart of
yours you've spent plenty of time under the stars during your
traveling around, haven't you? Have you enjoyed it?"
#Post#: 1587--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stone Cold
By: Lapis Lazuli Date: March 1, 2014, 6:37 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Lapis chuckled a little as Sero was roused from his inner
thoughts, the blue mare giving him a brief smirk in response to
his joke, before turning to face forward again, her ear pricked
up in the pale stallion's direction as he continued to speak,
asking her about the joys of travelling the Equestrian
countryside beneath the stars.
"Have I enjoyed what? Spending time out under the stars, or
travelling around with a heavy payload of gemstones harnessed to
me? Because both have actually been pretty great, if I'm honest.
It's good exercise, and the stars give you something to look at,
although I haven't the foggiest about constellations and
star-charts." Lapis replied, smiling a little, her crystal coat
glowing faintly in the moonlight, and pace quickening just a tad
at the sight of the ice-cream stand they sought, which came into
view as they rounded a corner, and began to approach the river.
#Post#: 1591--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stone Cold
By: Sero Date: March 1, 2014, 9:37 am
---------------------------------------------------------
"Either or, though hearing you enjoy both is nice." Sero said as
they're pace quickened, him assuming the shop they were nearing
was the one they were looking for. "Can't say I'm an expert on
the stars myself, but I do know how to pick out one or two
constellations, mostly out of necessity as they can really come
in handy should I get lost somewhere. I doubt you have as much
trouble with direction and navigation though with how much
traveling you've done." Sero was growing more focused on the ice
cream waiting for him now that they were closer to acquiring it,
his mind now playing with ideas of minty chocolatey chippy
goodness.
#Post#: 1653--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stone Cold
By: Lapis Lazuli Date: March 5, 2014, 7:11 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
"Yeah, ordinarily I just have a compass and some maps to help me
get around; no need to rely on the stars to guide you when
you've got a working compass, after all. Still, the stars are a
welcome sight when you've been walking in the sun all day.
Anyway, you'll have to teach me what you know about the
constellations, Sero. Should give us something to do and talk
about if we ever need to head somewhere at night." The crystal
mare replied, smiling eagerly at her companion, as they pulled
up to a stop in front of the ice-cream stand.
Humming, Lapis considered her options, her golden eyes quickly
moving across the menu to settle on choc mint chip, her smile
widening into a full-blown grin at the sight, and the thought of
her favourite ice-cream, as she turned her head towards Sero
questioningly, remembering her promise to pay for dessert.
#Post#: 1703--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stone Cold
By: Sero Date: March 9, 2014, 4:29 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
"Sure, that's what most ponies say," Sero said, following Lapis
up to the stand, "but what if the compass stops working? Stars
are reliable most nights, barring of course the ones where the
weather isn't so good, so it helps to have both a compass and
knowledge of basic celestial navigation if you ask me. It's also
fun just to pick out the different constellations when you've
got nothing else to do, so I'd enjoy pointing them out to you."
Glancing up at the menu, Sero didn't need to scan it beyond a
simple glance as his mind was already made before he'd arrived.
"I believe we already decided on the best flavor," he recalled,
smiling at Lapis, "mint-chip for me, please. One scoop. Waffle
cone, if you would be so kind."
#Post#: 1707--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stone Cold
By: Lapis Lazuli Date: March 9, 2014, 9:22 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Lapis smiled at Sero's willingness to teach her about the stars,
her grin widening as he ordered what was by far the best flavour
of ice-cream, the ultramarine crystal mare chipping in with her
order a moment later, an eager grin on her face.
"And I'll have Two scoops of mint-chip, in a waffle cone,
thanks." The blue mare requested, smiling eagerly, as she hoofed
over the bits for their dessert, the stallion who ran the
ice-cream stand accepting them eagerly, and, within seconds he
had set out their orders, with a complimentary hint of
dark-chocolate sprinkles on Lapis', just the way she liked.
Taking the two ice-creams in her hooves, Lapis smiled, and
passed Sero's over to him, turning to lead the way towards her
normal spot by the edge of the river, with a beckoning gesture
of her tail, and an eager smile.
#Post#: 1711--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stone Cold
By: Sero Date: March 9, 2014, 10:11 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
"Thank ya, sir," Sero said to the stallion working the stand
with a cheery nod before smiling at Lapis again and taking his
ice creak in hoof, "and you as well, madame." Being silently
instructed to follow the mare, Sero have no argument, his eyes
flicking between her, the river they were approaching and the
delicious frozen treat he held. "I noticed you didn't order
those sprinkles on yours. That your usual? I often prefer the
ice cream as is myself, though the occasional desire for the
addition of some chopped nuts or broken cookies does strike me
from time to time." Using his magic, Sero pulled a small bit of
the ice cream he held away from the whole, him levitating it up
and into his mouth and smiling as he enjoyed its flavor, not
slowing down as he continued to follow at the same time.
*****************************************************