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#Post#: 1938--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: A. Capella Schwambart
Date: February 25, 2017, 5:14 pm
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Schwambart trots after Sage, his hooves tapping rhythmically to
some song or other in his head. "Well...couldn't hurt to try
it. I'll have what she's having," he says, flicking out enough
bits for the two of them onto his wing, then onto the counter.
"And just so you know, I was originally only going to make sure
I paid for me, but then you had to go and make it into a
contest, that you so clearly were unprepared for, and now I
can't go back on the contest. YOU wouldn't go back on YOUR
word, now, would you?" He shoots Sage a mock-suspicious glance,
but can't keep a straight face and laughs out of it. "You made
your bed, now sleep in it. And that means I'm spending money."
#Post#: 1940--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: Nivalia
Date: February 25, 2017, 9:09 pm
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After gathering the last of her things, Nivalia gets up and
brushes herself off. "Oh, I was a bit distracted myself." Her
ears perk up when a train is mentioned. Looking up to the
clocktower, she realized something. The changeling trots over to
Moonlight so she car hear her over the crowd, "The last train
from Canterlot left half an hour ago. You should probably know
before getting there." A pang of guilt strikes her; not only
does she knock into her, she must be the bearer of bad news.
"I-if you're plans just cleared up, I'd love to have you join us
for a celebration!" A sincere excitement fills her with the
thought of making another friend. "We're getting food right now
actually. Oh..." Niv chuckles, "I haven't even introduced
myself. My name's Nivalia."
Foxtrot, in the meantime, stays close to the others. Nodding to
the suggestion of sushi, he already eyes the possible options.
"I'll have a dragon roll, please," The unicorn looks over to
Schwambart, "and thank you!" The decorations around the stall
catches his attention. Apart from the signs and menus, each had
some floral arrangement. They appeared fresh and new, their
fragrances mixing with the scents of delicacies being served.
#Post#: 1943--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: Silver Sage
Date: February 26, 2017, 5:37 pm
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Sage rolled her eyes good-naturedly. “Alright, alright.” The
stallion at the stand accepted the bits and barked out the three
orders to a stallion in a toque, who busied himself preparing
them.
Suddenly, a distant wail cut through the crowd, growing louder
and causing more and more ponies to pause what they were doing
and look around for the source. A couple of nearby guards in
particular, perked up their ears and looked around. An older
unicorn in a pink nightgown galloped frantically through the
crowd, her words becoming more intelligible. “My jewels! Help,
my jewels!” She spied the guards and rushed over to them,
throwing herself dramatically on the ground near their hooves.
“Thieves! Robbers!” She dissolved into sobs, causing the guards
to exchange a glance before one of them asked, “What seems to be
the problem, ma’am?”
The mare finally quieted enough to gasp out. “The family jewels,
they’re gone!” She pointed a shaky hoof. “I live just down
there, and I hadn’t been feeling well, so I headed to bed early…
But when I woke up just now, everything was GONE! The jewelry on
my nightstand, the broach pinned to my shawl, and ALL of the
things stored throughout the house.” She sniffed. “Earrings and
necklaces and broaches and gems, they’re all gone! Even my
wedding band that was in the bathroom! B-but I think the
robber’s still in the house, so I ra-an,” she sobbed. “Please,
you have to help me! Those things were everything to meeee!””
She wailed at the top of her lungs.
The guards looked at each other again and leapt into action. One
of them ran to another pair, barking out orders, while the other
helped up and led away the sobbing mare. The three guards
galloped throughout the crowd and towards the direction the
hysterical mare had indicated. The crowd went back to what they
were doing, the whole incident only lasting a few moments and
barely causing a ripple in the festivities.
Sage watched, frowning in sympathy. “Oh dear, I hope they catch
the thief!” Saying nothing more, as she figured it didn’t really
concern her, Sage turned to accept her finished sushi. She
examined it. “This looks delicious!”
#Post#: 1944--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: Moonlight Mist
Date: February 26, 2017, 6:45 pm
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As Moonlight was making her way to the entrance she heard a
familiar voiced pony yell out to her. She tried to shuffle
faster away until she heard that she had missed the last train.
Dread fell over Moonlight, how was she going to get home now?
She could easily find the way, but it didn't change the fact it
was a long walk itself. Times like these she wishes she was a
pegasus, could've just flown home by now.
Then the pony offered for her to join a celebration of sorts.
Moonlight was genuinely confused, why would a pony offer such an
invitation to some pony she just met? Everything within
Moonlight was telling her to keep walking, to find a way home by
herself...but part of her wanted to say yes. Moonlight could
practically hear her brother telling her to go off and make
friends. She's never been invited to anything before, or really
had any pony talk to her at all...it was kind of nice.
Moonlight hesitantly caved, "Nivalia was it? I'll tag along I
guess...you seem friendly enough. Thanks..." With those words
she turned around and started making her way towards Nivalia.
About halfway to her, Moonlight heard a frantic wail coming from
nearby; her head instantly turning towards the sudden commotion.
She watched as some old mare started yelling something about
stolen jewels.
"Huh..." Moonlight observed the spectacle for the short time it
lasted. Eventually the guards went to assist the older unicorn,
but it still seemed off. For the meantime she dismissed it to
continue making her way to Nivalia. "Well, lead the way."
#Post#: 1954--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: A. Capella Schwambart
Date: March 1, 2017, 10:28 pm
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Schwambart chuckles, his battle won. "Oh cheer up. I'm sure
you'll find something else to spend..." He's cut off by a pony's
cry for help, and whips off his glasses so he can get a good
look.
She looks like an older pony, though clearly not so old as to be
immobile. His natural protective urge kicks in and he's halfway
to taking off before thinking better of it. She is clearly
going to the guards, who are probably much better suited to such
a thing. Robbers aren't his forte, and she says she thinks
they're still in there. In a house is close-quarters zone and
that is not where he shines.
He sets his glasses back on his nose, turning back to the
waiting sushi. "Yeah. It would be awful if they didn't." He
takes the cucumber and apple roll, looking at it. It's all
blurry from this close, of course, so he can't really get a good
look at it. Smells kinda fishy, though.
#Post#: 1957--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: Nivalia
Date: March 2, 2017, 9:41 pm
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"Awesome! The others should be close by," Nivalia chimes up over
the crowd. She leads her new acquaintance through the ponies,
paying no mind to the old mare and the show she brought with
her. For now, it's good times and good food. Within minutes, the
two approach the others, "Hey guys, sorry I lagged behind. I was
busy making a new friend."
"Uh huh..." Foxtrot retorts, appearing more concerned with the
recent theft. "Well, if she's your friend, what's her name?"
"Uhhh..."
"Yea, I thought so." A roll of the eyes follows as he quickly
finishes his sushi. He goes to the nearest trash bin and tosses
his trash before pulling over a nearby guard. "Hey chief, you
guys have eyes on the ground. Anyone checking the rooftops?"
The guard raises his hoof, "We have this covered, citizen. No
need to concern yourself." Foxtrot reaches into his jacket and
pulls out his badge. "Oh, lieutenant. Well, we sent a small
group, but if you'd like to assist, then by all means, go
ahead."
Foxtrot nods, "Will do. I'll be out there shortly." He returns
to the others, "Well guys, duty calls and I'll be on the hunt
for whoever some that old bag's things. It shouldn't be too long
anyway. Niv, stay safe." After giving her a quick hug, the
unicorn disperses into the crowd.
Nivalia looks over to find Sage and Schwambart indulging in some
delicacies, "Oh! You guys got sushi? Oh, that's perfect! Me
and..." She pauses when addressing Moonlight, "you should get
some. My treat. Um, what is your name anyway?"
#Post#: 1960--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: Silver Sage
Date: March 3, 2017, 2:10 pm
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Sage waved to Foxtrot in farewell as he left, then turned back
to her sushi. She levitated a piece towards her and nibbled on
it. "Ooh!" she said at tasting the unique taste. As she did, she
looked over at Nivalia and the new arrival, giving the latter a
friendly smile.
#Post#: 1962--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: Moonlight Mist
Date: March 3, 2017, 6:30 pm
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Moonlight watched as the unicorn walked away, apparently
attending to the incident with the older mare.
She directed her attention towards Nivalia as she asked
Moonlight's name. "Oh yeah, of course I forgot to tell you my
name..." Moonlight's thoughts trailed off, when was the last
time she talked to another pony? Zoning back into reality she
continued, "My name is Moonlight. Sorry about that, I don't get
out much." She looked away, a little embarrassed at herself.
Moonlight directed her attention to the two others standing with
them, "Nice to meet you both." She attempted a smile, probably
looking more forced than she wanted to.
Moonlight paused, not knowing how to continue her introduction.
"I can be awkward sometimes..." She laughed, definitely making
it awkward.
#Post#: 1966--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: A. Capella Schwambart
Date: March 4, 2017, 4:50 pm
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Schwambart waves at the approaching two, picking absently at his
sushi. He doesn't really like it, he's decided, but more he's
just still got the older mare on his mind. He...might be able
to help? Maybe? He's sure she's in capable hooves, but he
really doesn't like not being able to do anything about it.
He does catch enough of the introductions to know that the new
mare, Moonlight she said her name was, is definitely not
comfortable. That makes him uncomfortable too, and kinda
wishing perhaps he'd just fled the evening like he had before.
But he's here now, and leaving right after that...terribly
awkward laugh would just make it worse.
So...what could he do? He grins. He'll make it worse in the
best possible way. "Nonsense!" he declares in a strong voice,
standing straight up and giving a faux military salute. "If
there's anypony here going to make it awkward, it shall be I,
Captain Bart, admiral on this ship among the stars!" He dashes
the remains of his sushi on the ground and hops atop the sushi
stand, drawing eyes from around and shouts from below him.
"Onward to social destruction!!" He stands lightly on the top,
using his wings to make sure he's not putting too much weight
down, pointing forward with a hoof.
"There'll be some physical destruction in it for you if you
don't get down from there!" the stallion handling the money
shouts at him. Schwambart pays him no mind. He'd already paid
him money, after all.
#Post#: 1971--------------------------------------------------
Re: Reaching The Top
DIR By: Nivalia
Date: March 5, 2017, 2:19 pm
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Nivalia can't help but get excited at Schwambart's display at
public... showmanship. The "earth pony" claps her hoofs with joy
at his exclamation, "Yea! Raise the roof!" She's cut of by her
growling stomach. "Right after this food break. Now what do we
have here..."
Getting closer, she eyes the options, distracted from the shop
owner, who gives her a look over. "Nivalia? Is that you?"
"Hmm?" Looking up, Nivalia recognizes the server instantly. "Oh!
Mr. Tamaro! It's so good to see you! How's the shop? How's the
missus? How are you actually?"
"All wonderful, Nivalia. Thank you!" The merchant's demeanor
seems to have lifted as he speaks. "The shop is booming since
I've bought your tulips! Their vibrant color draws so many! And
your tea leaves? She's loving them! We have them after a long
day and with the biscuits you recommend, perfection!" He sighs
with relief, putting away the payment into the register. "And I
myself am doing great. And I have to thank you for that. Many of
the merchants here do." The two look around the Plaza, noting
the stalls and shops showcasing their bouquets and arrangements.
"We may not all agree on who has the best wares, food, and
prices; but your flowers being us customers and joy, you should
be proud." Turning back to the mare, he catches a couple of
tears rolling down her cheek, "Niv, are you ok?"
Nivalia nods, wiping them off her cheek. "I-I'm fine. I'm
just... so happy to see this." The tulips, now closed due to the
time of the evening, suddenly open up to display vibrant colors.
Shaking her head, Niv snaps back to reality. "I'm sorry, I
should place my order."
"Of course Niv. For you and your friend, it's on the house."
"Thank you Mr. Tamaro! I'll just have an avocado roll." The
shopkeep nods and gets to work right away.
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