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       #Post#: 3265--------------------------------------------------
       Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: Moonlight Mist Date: September 24, 2017, 3:24 pm
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       Moonlight could barely focus on anything but Princess Luna, the
       only reason she came to the huge gathering was to see the dear
       Princess herself! Princess Luna was her idol and she may or may
       not have a poster on her wall of said idol... Of course Luna
       looked stunning and she was as wonderful as she imagined! The
       entire time Moonlight had a goofy dazed grin on her face and
       managed to ignore her twin's low chuckles at the obvious reason
       why.
       The ceremony was actually wonderful along with the amazing
       display at the end! Moonlight adored the sight of the Princess
       some more before she left, it felt like her dreams came true in
       this very moment alone.
       After the ceremony, the twins got up from their seats and
       started to trot out of the Throne Room towards the Dining Hall.
       Moonlight was excited to meet up with her date, it was a shame
       he didn't get to sit with her during the ceremony but it didn't
       matter once she saw his face in the short distance. She looked
       over at her brother who was at her side Asher looking back,
       "Hey, you and your date can meet me there. Give you two a couple
       minutes of alone time, I'll be getting some food." He smirked
       and trotted ahead, going towards the dining hall.
       Moonlight found Schwam in the sea of faces and smiled once more,
       this time with a blush on her face. This was the first time he'd
       see her with her new haircut, hopefully he would like it. The
       navy blue and black dress she was wearing would be another
       unfamiliar sight to the stallion. She approached him with the
       smile on her face but motioned for the way out the door before
       they could speak. Others were still leaving the room and it was
       still a little noisy, they'd talk once they were in the dining
       hall.
       Once there, Moonlight led the two to a quiet corner so they
       could talk. "I've missed you so much!" It was a case of
       excitement that she couldn't hold in any longer, the mare threw
       her forehooves around Schwam and gave him a peck on the cheek.
       Afterwards bringing herself back to her usual quiet tone, "You
       look handsome, as you always do..." Her blue eyes roamed his
       chest before landing on his necktie, as he responded Moonlight
       brought out her hoof to adjust the tie a bit.
       #Post#: 3270--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: A. Capella Schwambart Date: September 24, 2017, 4:45 pm
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       Schwambart does his best to stay awake through the speeches and
       ceremony, and it works. Mostly. He's never been much of one for
       public speaking, being on the giving end or the receiving end.
       The light show is pretty neat, though. Still, it's all just
       prelude for him. He's waiting for one mare, and that's pretty
       much it. The rest is just time spent without her.
       Once she does meet his eyes as he's waiting for her, though, hoo
       boy. Hoooooo boy. Seeing her coming gives him the shakes all
       over again. Are you sure she likes you? Yes, I've been over this
       already. There's no reason she wouldn't like me. Are you sure?
       Maybe she got her mane cut just to drive you away.
       Right, she had cut her hair, he realizes more consciously now.
       It's shorter...but still so beautiful. Well, it's not like he
       liked her for the mane anyway, it was just a bonus. Still is.
       Nice and thick. He opens his mouth to say something as she
       approaches, but cuts himself off when she motions for them to
       go. Yeah, they'd probably have to be a bit loud to hear each
       other.
       Of course, even in the noise, that still gives his mind plenty
       of room to backtalk him. [i]Okay, so she likes you. Fair point.
       But...have you considered that maybe you're not good enough?[i]
       Yes, yes I have. And I believe I gave me the same answer to
       whether or not she likes me. Or something like that. If this
       gorgeous, cute, fun mare likes me enough to have me as her date
       to the ball...well, I'd have to be an idiot to say no. More of
       an idiot.
       The whole mental conversation goes the opposite way from how
       they usually do, with that last thought leaving a giddy smile on
       his face. What an evening. He has to clear his throat before he
       can respond to her in the corner where she kisses him. "A-and I
       bet you n-never stopped, um, *ahem* being b-beautiful, huh?" He
       leans his nose down to nuzzle her forehead while she messes with
       the confounded loop around his neck, wondering if she finds it
       as horrific as he does.
       #Post#: 3273--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: Moonlight Mist Date: September 24, 2017, 5:35 pm
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       Moonlight's smile never faded as she spoke with Schwam,
       "Y-you're too kind." It was still hard to believe she landed
       such an amazing stallion, he was so kind and funny. Not only
       that but there was no doubt that she was comfortable with him
       around, but still a little nervous as she wanted to keep
       impressing him.
       Normally the large crowd gathered in the room would make her
       anxious, but everything was easy to ignore as she focused on
       him. His wonderful smile, his handsome face, his... his tie was
       slanted. It wasn't even that noticeable either, but she couldn't
       help but adjust it once more, hoping it would stay in place.
       "It's so weird to be at something like this huh? The only reason
       I agreed to come is..." Her eyes widen and she perks up once she
       remembers Princess Luna, "Princess Luna!" She exclaimed only
       slightly higher than her usual tone, which equaled to the normal
       tone of anypony else in the room therefore attracting no
       attention at all. "She was amazing wasn't she?" Moonlight smiled
       and slightly bopped up and down at Schwam, but calmed down
       almost embarrassed at her excited display, "She's uh... kind of
       a big deal to me." She laughed nervously but gave him a
       reassuring follow up, "...aaaannd I came for you too. Anything
       to spend time with you again love." Moonlight leaned in to
       nuzzle her face onto his neck, her face flushing at the amount
       of public affection.
       #Post#: 3279--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: A. Capella Schwambart Date: September 24, 2017, 7:27 pm
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       Hear that? She only came because of the princess. Oh hush up,
       me. That's not how she means it at all. She's clearly super
       excited to have seen somepony she must idolize a lot. His wings
       shoot open with a pomf when she nuzzles his neck, and he giggles
       it off, closing one of his wings and wrapping the other around
       her. "W-w-well, um, uh, yeah, Luna is, *ahem* pretty neat, but,
       um...I, uh, I don't know if, if um...she compares to y-you..."
       Schwam loosens his tie a bit and clears his throat again. Is it
       getting hot in here, or was it just her? "H-hey...L-luna,
       Moon...Was she named after you, perhaps?" he asks, getting some
       of his speaking confidence back long enough to make the joke.
       #Post#: 3286--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: Nivalia Date: September 24, 2017, 8:16 pm
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       It took Nivalia some time, but she managed to track down the
       mare she's looking for. She wonders if she'll be recognizable by
       her new appearance; she'll certainly be taller that's for sure.
       Still, the changeling knew she had to see her again, she had to
       make sure she was alright after... after that night. It was
       convenient that Moonlight was in the Dining Hall; Niv was
       certainly gonna get something to eat. Trotting closer, she finds
       her friend with the stallion that saved her life. "Aww, they're
       a thing," she says to herself. Picking up the pace, she calls
       over to them. "Moon! Hey Moon, over here!"
       #Post#: 3289--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: Moonlight Mist Date: September 24, 2017, 8:37 pm
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       "You're so silly!" Moonlight giggles before her eyes roam around
       the room, they somehow land on Asher talking with an unfamiliar
       mare. For some reason it bothered her greatly, of course another
       mare hitting on her brother for his stupid 'looks'. She glares
       at them before noticing her name being called out, "Huh?" Weird,
       she didn't know anypony other than... she squints at the
       approaching mare. Huh... she kind of looks familiar... her dark
       coat and... the cutie mark gave it away along with the similar
       colors. "Niv!?" Moonlight smiles at Schwam before happily
       hugging Nivalia, "I...It's been so long! You look amazing!" She
       retracted from the hug and stood next to Schwam again, "You
       remember Schwam." Of course she does. Though... Moonlight looked
       over at him, feeling slightly awkward knowing his particular set
       of feelings towards the changeling...
       #Post#: 3296--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: A. Capella Schwambart Date: September 24, 2017, 9:16 pm
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       Schwam smiles at Moonlight's laugh. Making ponies laugh was one
       of his favorite things to do, and it was just so much better
       when it was a mare he likes, he finds. What did you ever do to
       deserve her, huh? No kidding, he thinks at himself.
       He turns when he hears Moon's name being called. At first he
       doesn't recognize her for sure. He knows she looks familiar, but
       can't put his hoof quite on why...And then Moonlight says the
       shortened name, and he remembers.
       "Nivalia." It comes out cold and stiff, as stiff as he has
       suddenly become, legs and back as straight as rods. The two
       being friendly or not, he can't help feeling the urge to stand
       between her and Moonlight, and he half steps forward acting on
       that, forgetting the date jitters he'd been feeling not five
       seconds ago.
       #Post#: 3297--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: Nivalia Date: September 24, 2017, 9:29 pm
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       "Of course I remember Schwam!" Nivalia adds. She looks over to
       find the stallion repositioning himself. "I know! You're itching
       for a hug too!" Wasting no time, she gives the Pegasus a gentle
       embrace. A tingling feeling of warmth would wash over him for
       just a moment. It fades off as she retracts from her hug. "Moon!
       It's been forever. How..." She pauses, her tone becoming tinged
       with concern, "How are you?"
       #Post#: 3301--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: Moonlight Mist Date: September 25, 2017, 2:47 pm
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       Moonlight physically cringed when Nivalia hugged Schwam, she
       knew that he was probably not too happy about it but appreciated
       him holding back his feelings towards her. Once Nivalia
       retracted from the hug, Moonlight followed it up by gently
       rubbing his shoulder with her hoof in hopes of distracting him a
       bit.
       "I'm good! I've been better since being with Schwam, he makes
       things a lot easier." Moonlight gives Schwam a loving look,
       admiring him for a moment before turning back to Niv. Her voice
       mimics Niv's concerned one, "How have you been?" She noticed her
       new disguise, obviously needing one after what happened. Of
       course they wouldn't talk about it but Moonlight knew the
       changeling had been in some rough times, but she was thankful to
       see her dearest friend was okay.
       #Post#: 3305--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Changes and a Changeling - Dining Hall
       By: A. Capella Schwambart Date: September 25, 2017, 5:09 pm
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       No, he most certainly does *not* want a hug! He tries to protest
       but doesn't react fast enough to avoid the awful fate, so just
       stays stiff and stone-faced...and slightly blushy at the warmth.
       What is that all about? Then she pulls back off of him and it's
       over, putting him back in curmudgeon mode. She's a changeling.
       Was she messing with his feelings? Was she stealing his love? He
       doesn't know just how they do it, so maybe. Is there any other
       power they have that he's not aware of?
       C'mon, be friendly for Moonlight. As long as she's okay and
       you're okay, what's the big deal? Of course, the big deal is
       that he doesn't know that things are okay, and if they are okay
       he's not sure how long they will be okay. Changelings are known
       for being deceitful and tricky, and who knows how patient they
       are? But, things seem okay for now. But. He's probably going to
       have a hard time relaxing now...He stays silent.
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