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#Post#: 2569--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Nivalia Date: June 10, 2017, 11:00 am
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"Yea I was considering a unicorn; it gives me a chance to be
more liberal with my magic usage. Plus I gotta change things up
anyway. I'm only ever a certain disguise for a few years before
changing." The two finally get to the shop, early enough with
some time before opening. Nivalia pull out her keys and opens
the door. "Alright, Tinder, just do the usual inspection of the
property while I get my paperwork ready."
#Post#: 2570--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Tinder Date: June 10, 2017, 1:24 pm
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Tinder nods a few times, "Hey, you can choose anything now, you
can go wild." Tinder flashes her a soft smile, hoping humour
might help the situation. As soon as they enter Tinder wanders
off to do her checks, checking all the doors, windows, even the
vents. Making sure noone has broken in, and that they can't even
if they try. She goes through every item on her mental check
list, making sure the store is safe.
#Post#: 2576--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Nivalia Date: June 10, 2017, 9:03 pm
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Nivalia went to her office and started her morning routine;
counting the safe, filing the papers, checking her laboratory,
and scheduling the day ahead. By the time she was done, it was
half an hour until opening, and the other workers started to
arrive. They all showed up; uncommon, but frequent enough to not
be surprising. The intercom goes off as they finish clocking in,
"Hey everyone, it's Niv, could I have you all meet in the field
next to the warehouse, I have an announcement to make. Nivalia
was already outside, waiting for the group to show up so she
could deliver the news. The mare had to admit, she was nervous;
part of her was scared, but she knew it had to be done.
#Post#: 2579--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Tinder Date: June 10, 2017, 9:31 pm
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A job that usually took Tinder about 15 minutes took her full
half an hour this morning,her lack of magic seriously slowing
her down. When she hears the announcement she takes a deep
breath, she knows this will be hard for Niv, she needs to be
there. She finishes up and heads out to the field, sitting next
to Niv, ready to support her when needed.
#Post#: 2582--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Nivalia Date: June 11, 2017, 2:21 pm
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A small crowd gathered at the field, forming a semi circle
around the owner. Once everyone was settled in, Nivalia have one
last look over before starting. "Good morning everyone! I'm
sorry for calling you up here on such short notice." She pauses,
avoiding eye contact with them; taking a deep breath, she
musters the courage to continue. "I have some serious news to
tell you. It's a very... personal matter." The mare takes a deep
breath, "I'm... A changeling."
At first it was quiet, until one of the workers call out.
"Seriously?" Nivalia rolls her eyes and transform in front of
them. A wave pig gasps emerges as her employees sit there in
shock and awe.
#Post#: 2587--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Tinder Date: June 11, 2017, 4:03 pm
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Tinder moves in closer to Niv as she starts her announcement,
trying to be ready for anything. She's on the defensive right
now, if anyone tries anything she knows she needs to act
quickly. Her eyes dart from employee to employee, gauging
everyone's reaction, making sure none of them are going to do
anything stupid. She seems to have lost all control of her magic
by now, the stress of the situation causing constant sparks to
fly off.
#Post#: 2592--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Nivalia Date: June 11, 2017, 7:18 pm
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Nivalia waits for the crowd to calm down, "So, there it is. I,
have never intended to harm any of you in any way. If anyone has
any questions, I'd be happy to answer them to explain the
situation." The group of workers were quiet, albeit some
murmuring in between them. They don't appear hostile, rather
more confused then anything. The changeling looks over to Tinder
and approaches her, placing a hoof on her shoulder to calm her
down.
One of her more trusted coworkers, Blueberry, steps forward,
"So... most of us want to know... Do we still get paid?" Nivalia
stood in utter confusion at it. "Oh, and if it will affect our
benefits, stocks, days off or anything like that?"
"Uh... y-yes, you still get paid; no, it won't affect your
benefits or days off." Nivalia watched her employees immediately
calm down, rather surprised that this was the major concern.
"So... no one cares that I'm a changeling?"
One of the cleaning staff calls out, "Niv, The Herbiary is the
best place to work at! You could be a goat and we'd still work
here. Was that it?"
"Well, part of it." Nivalia brushes back some of her mane,
revealing her scar. Some of her employees gasp in shock as she
explains, "I was found out over in Canterlot. There was a mob
and... this happened. By association, you all do realize some
ponies may target you?"
"You have the best health insurance!" the worker replies.
The mare was silent for a moment looking over to the group,
"Alright then, I guess that's it. Thanks guys for being so
understanding. That's about it, the day begins!" The Herbiary's
employees cheer and begin to disperse to their stations. All but
five familiar mares; Blueberry, Raspberry, Wild Berry,
Blackberry, and Strawberry. Their expressions are still serious,
catching Nivalia off guard.
Wild Berry steps forward, "We have a question Niv. We wanted to
ask you personally." She looks over to the others before
continuing, "Everything that we've done over the years. Starting
from the small corner shop all the way to here. Was all of it...
real? Our... get togethers' and... We know changelings feed off
of love. Was all that just for-"
"No." Nivalia shakes her head as tears roll down her eyes, "It's
not; it never was that. I had found amazing friends and was so
afraid to lose them because of what I am. But all of the
experiences we've had, all of it was real. I would never do
anything to hurt any of you." The Berry Sisters all had tears in
their eyes, Wild Berry in particular. She slowly walks up to
Nivalia, and wraps her hoofs around her; the others follow and
embrace her as well. A moment of silence passes before they let
go and give her some space. "Thank you all, it means so much to
me." The girls nod and leave her and Tinder to finish their
work. Nivalia just stands there, catching her breath.
#Post#: 2596--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Tinder Date: June 11, 2017, 8:13 pm
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Tinder jumps slightly as Niv touches her shoulder, she hadn't
been paying attention to her, Niv was the one person she hadn't
been watching. She takes a few deep breaths to try to calm down,
but by the look of her magic it doesn't seem to be working. This
is going much better then she thought, and she's glad of that.
As the workers approach Tinder stands and moves out of their
way, letting them talk and hug it out, not wanting to ruin their
moment. When they all walk out Tinder moves back to Niv and
smiles at her, "I told you it would be fine.." She wishes she
could believe these words herself, her magic is still constantly
malfunction, draining her energy little by little.
#Post#: 2599--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Nivalia Date: June 11, 2017, 9:08 pm
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Nivalia doesn't say a word, instead, gives Tinder a hug. "Thanks
Tinder for being here for me." Letting go, she wipes away a tear
and takes a deep breath. "That's such a huge relief. Now I just
have to sort out more of the legal aspects of the business. For
now though, I have to get things finished in the office. As for
you, just take things easy today. I don't want you sparking any
more magic than you're doing now. Did you need anything for
that, dear?"
#Post#: 2602--------------------------------------------------
Re: Separate Truths
By: Tinder Date: June 11, 2017, 9:27 pm
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Tinder hugs her tight, "You've been there for me since we met,
this is the least I can do.." She lets go after a second and
smiles, "Don't you worry about me, you have work to do. I'm sure
it'll calm down eventually.." She gives Niv another quick hug
before heading back into the store, ready to start her work day.
She knows it'll be harder without her magic, but she'll make do.
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