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#Post#: 878--------------------------------------------------
A New Act, A New City
By: Trixie Lulamoon Date: January 29, 2014, 6:31 am
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It was with her head held high that The Great and Powerful
Trixie entered Canterlot City, her dark violet eyes scanning the
beautiful sights of Equestria's capital with a mixture of
admiration and anticipation, as her stage/home trundled along
behind her, it's weight reduced by powerful magics, and compact,
foldable design preventing it from taking up too much space on
the cobbled streets.
As interesting a sight as her cart was, Trixie had done her best
to look Far more outstanding. Her nearly silver, pale cornflour
blue mane and tail had been carefully combed and styled, her
trademark purple, star-studded robes and hat were as perfectly
clean as ever, and her brilliant azure coat was utterly
unmarred.
All in all, striding purposefully throughout Canterlot's streets
with her head, and pointed hat, raised, and her stage at her
back, she seemed every bit the confident, powerful magician she
had claimed to be.
However, although much of her pride remained, Trixie had learned
the lessons of that humbling, humiliating day in Ponyville,
well. As much as she believed herself to be Great and Powerful;
she had many equals, and a few superiors, and her newfound
(relative) humility had helped her to learn another important
lesson.
The world did not revolve around the Great and Powerful Trixie,
much as she would have liked it to. There were other tales to
tell, other stories both grander and better-loved than her own
half-truths and stories of self-embellishment.
With this knowledge securely in hoof, the mare magician had come
to a greater realisation, and in doing so had changed her act
forever.
Her special talent lay with the use of magic to amaze and
entertain, and, as a foal, she had been enchanted by tales of
brave heroism and adventure, set in ancient times, before
Equestria had been peaceful and safe, as it was now.
And so she had taken her talents in spinning stories, and
casting illusions, her love for entertainment and the tales of
old, her flare for the dramatic and ability to win over a crowd,
and with them she had reformed her act.
She would still thrill the crowds, have them cheer her name, and
view her as the powerful mage she was, but no longer would she
take centre stage, no longer would she hold the audience's
attention for all the wrong reasons, and through all the wrong
methods.
Now, Trixie was not just a magician, she was a Storyteller.
Through her magic, and her words, she could captivate audiences
with tales old and new, bring crowds into elation and despair,
truly immerse them in the narratives playing out before them,
stories which may have fallen into obscurity over the years, and
deserved to be celebrated once again.
These thoughts filling her head with visions of cheering crowds,
epic tales, and fame and fortune, Trixie Lulamoon smiled widely,
eyes bright with excitement, as she parked her stage somewhere
it would remain in relative obscurity from the ponies of
Canterlot. For now.
#Post#: 879--------------------------------------------------
Re: A New Act, A New City
By: Sepheris Date: January 29, 2014, 8:08 am
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Having spent much of the morning relaxing at a cafe, an uncommon
activity for the usually busy blacksmith, Ironfire couldn't help
but notice a slightly familiar stage wagon and the mare pulling
it. It had been a while since he'd seen them, but he'd heard
stories. Apparently a show in Ponyville not quite ending as well
as she'd likely expected. Somepony calling her out or something,
an appearance from an Ursa Minor. No, an Ursa Major like she
claimed to have bested. The rumours seemed unable to decide on
anything, only one detail was ever truly consistent; she was a
fraud.
Looking into the nearly empty mug in front of him, the last
dregs of coffee long since gone, left with a little milk foam,
he set it back on the table before him, along with a few bits,
before vacating his chair and following after the mare. He was
curious to see why she'd return, surely she had heard the
rumours. It would've be hard not to, and no doubt her return
would bring them back in force. He knew there was work waiting
back at his forge, but nothing too urgent that it couldn't wait
a couple of hours, and this would be on his mind all day.
He didn't follow her long, as she seemed to park her stage in a
relatively obscure area. Maybe she is aware of the rumours,
though that wouldn't explain why she was walking so purposefully
through the streets earlier. Clearing his throat, he stepped
towards her, making his presence known, but maintaining enough
distance so as not to seem threatening. Even if he had just been
following to a fairly out of the way spot. Hindsight could be a
pain at times.
"Excuse me," he spoke, "Trixie, isn't it?" he left it there for
now. He'd never gotten a close up, decent look at her, and while
the resemblance was there, he'd hate to be wrong. Though he
hadn't heard of many travelling performers.
#Post#: 881--------------------------------------------------
Re: A New Act, A New City
By: Trixie Lulamoon Date: January 29, 2014, 8:20 am
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Trixie had heard the stallion's hoofsteps before he had spoken,
and by the time he had announced his presence, her dark violet
eyes were already turned in his direction, an eyebrow raised
high enough to show curiosity, without appearing too snobbish or
challenging.
"Yes? It is indeed with Trixie that you speak. The more
important question might be why you've decided to do so." The
azure mare replied, voice almost a little defensive, with her
reputation as a wizard in tatters after the Ponyville incident,
it was unlikely this pale stallion was a fan, or here to wish
her well, and that was obvious by the quick change her
expression had undergone, from hopeful and excited, to defensive
and slightly suspicious, as she eyed the stallion up and down,
as if determining whether or not he was here to do harm.
#Post#: 883--------------------------------------------------
Re: A New Act, A New City
By: Sepheris Date: January 29, 2014, 8:42 am
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"Glad to hear it. I think," Ironfire looked in thought for a
moment before turning his attention back to the mare, "hmm,
you're certainly defensive, though I can't say I blame you," he
spoke, watching her change in stance and attitude, "honestly,
I'm just wondering what brought you back here," he explained, "I
recall how your last show went down here, and I've heard all the
rumours about Ponyville... if you're just back to do your usual
routine, I'd personally advise you to move on," he maintained
his rather upbeat attitude as he spoke, really not wanting to
set of the defensive mare, "you really didn't make some friends
here last time, from what I hear,"
#Post#: 929--------------------------------------------------
Re: A New Act, A New City
By: Trixie Lulamoon Date: January 30, 2014, 5:05 am
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"Trixie.. Is aware of what you, and the rest of Canterlot, must
think of her. However, Trixie is happy to inform you that she
has no intention to run her: 'Usual Routine'. In fact, Trixie
has undergone some deep thinking, following events in Ponyville,
which have resulted in a considerable change to her.. I mean My,
act." The magician replied, her stance relaxing a little, as she
realized he wasn't here to harm her, although it was still less
relaxed than it had been before.
"Here, avail yourself of one of the posters Tri-.. I, intend to
place around the city to deter the rumour-mills, and
neigh-sayers of this fine city." The azure mare finished, her
smile returning a little, as she turned back to her stage to dig
out an rather eye-catching poster, which she levitated over to
the blacksmith without another word.
It was written in large, elegant, stylishly written letters. The
poster itself displayed the back of an ancient tome, studded
with small crystal stars, and with purple lettering the same
colour as her robes:
Come one, Come all, to witness the unparalleled, showstopping,
awe-inspiring performance that is: Trixie's Tales!
In the evening, in Canterlot Square, Trixie, the Storyteller,
will weave a once well-known Equestrian legend to the crowd! Her
performance will be aided by her illusory magic, in order to
enhance the crowd's immersion in the narrative, and improve
their experience overall!
The tales told by the travelling Trixie, will be taken from the
legends of old, when Equestria was young, and not as peaceful
and safe as it is now. They will be tales of high adventure,
immense battles, grand victories and epic quests, where the fate
of many will hang in the balance!
Entry to the event is a mere 3 bits, and foals are welcome to
attend for free, with their families.
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Re: A New Act, A New City
By: Sepheris Date: January 30, 2014, 5:34 am
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"I've heard the rumours, and while I did manage to catch your
show, albeit not a particular good view, I'd have rather spoken
to you than form a true opinion based on your showmanship. Even
if I did think your actions were rather inappropriate;
entertainment at the belittlement of others," Ironfire sighed a
little, realising he was getting a little carried away, before
looking at the poster she had pulled out, "story telling now,
eh? Certainly a good combination with illusionary magic. I'll
have to come see that," he smiled, looking back at her, glad to
see she had relaxed somewhat, "and the effort to stop the third
pony talk will help your reputation too. Every little bit and
all that," he looked back towards the poster, "need a hoof
getting these out and about? If you truly have turned over a new
leaf, I'd be more than happy to help you recover your
reputation,"
#Post#: 975--------------------------------------------------
Re: A New Act, A New City
By: Trixie Lulamoon Date: January 31, 2014, 8:38 am
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Having already addressed many of the issues Iron had brought up,
Trixie only frowned a little as he continued, before refocusing
as he complimented the idea behind her new act, causing her to
smile a little, in reply.
"I would certainly appreciate assistance in the placement of
posters, as Trixie is unsure where exactly her advertisements
would be best placed in order to attract attention. In
repayment, would you accept free entrance into the next show?
I'll be sure to reserve a spot with a better view for you, this
time." The azure mare replied, smiling gratefully in response to
his offer, her expression slowly returning to the one of hopeful
excitement that it had been upon her arrival in the grand city.
#Post#: 1007--------------------------------------------------
Re: A New Act, A New City
By: Sepheris Date: February 1, 2014, 9:04 am
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"If you're offering, I'll be more than happy to accept,"
Ironfire smiled, "now then, as for the fliers and posters, I'm
thinking a few of the more travelled shops in the business
district, probably a few if not most of the cafes. They seem to
be slowly spreading over Canterlot with no shortage of custom,"
he rattled off as a few ideas, "I'll be more than happy to put
some up around my business, and I think I have a few good ideas
on where else..." He trailed off, seemingly lost in thought for
a moment.
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Re: A New Act, A New City
By: Trixie Lulamoon Date: February 4, 2014, 5:23 am
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Trixie's smile slowly widened as the stallion before her spoke,
the stage mare lost for a moment in fantasies of the respect and
admiration she could earn, through the telling of grand tales,
old and new.
Shaking her head a little to clear it, the azure mare refocused
on the stallion in front of her, and nodded graciously in
response to his plans, her smile widening in excitement once
more.
"Tr-.. I, am glad to hear that someone who knows so much about
this fine city will be distributing some of the posters.
Hopefully, if I place some in the theatre districts, as well as
the areas you described, the turnout for the first performance,
and it's success, will be enough to convince the ponies of
Canterlot, and indeed, of Equestria, of Trixie's legitimacy as a
teller of grand tales." The cornflour blue-maned mare replied,
momentarily lost in her thoughts of success again, if the mildly
dreamlike look in her dark violet eyes, was an accurate
indication.
#Post#: 1068--------------------------------------------------
Re: A New Act, A New City
By: Sepheris Date: February 5, 2014, 12:34 am
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"Hadn't considered the theatre districts. Can't say I frequent
them all that often," he admitted, "but between those, that
should certainly get the message out there," nodding in
conclusion, Ironfire looked back to her cart, "want to split up,
get them out faster, or would you prefer staying together?" he
asked, recalling her defensiveness earlier and unsure how she'd
act on her own in a city with a less than pleasant opinion of
her.
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