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@ and @Aerodynas Pondah grew tired of looking around the room he was borrowing and turned away. He walked back down into the main office room to see that Sunny and Ember hadn't moved or done anything new. Pondah walked towards the door and prepared to brave the storm. "Excuse me," he said in a voice that was soft but loud enough for Suuny and Ember to hear. "There's something I urgently need to do. Don't mess anything up or I'll have to clean up again and possibly lose my job." Slowly, Pondah edged open the door and a thunderous gale shunted it open. Droplets of rain misted Pondah's face as he pushed his way through the door. The thumped shut behind him as he buried his face in his mane-scarf. 'It's going to be hard, but I need to find out the price of those sandwiches. I'm keeping this secret. I can't have Sky trying to stop me paying my debts.' A slow trudge was all Pondah could reach through the storm as he made his way to the nearest sandwich store he could find. (member=['Skycoaster'], if you want to reply, you can.)

@@Mint Drop I didn't make the hair. I just copied the tail as closely as possible and then put it as an extension of the mane. That was the only way I could get the mane I wanted.

@ Here it is! The product of half an hours work using free tools has arrived!

Derp. How did I miss that? When I get back on the computer, I'll upload it to here. (Don't go expecting much though. I only had MS Paint and an online OC creator at my disposal. If you're desperate to get a sneak peak, I put in on Pondah's character sheet in the database.)

I've got a picture for Pondah. When someone is free and able to edit the code, can you put it in? I don't actually know how to upload pictures so can someone tell me?

@ and With nothing in view except a desk and his food, Pondah quickly devoured his two sandwiches. A few crumbs dotted the desk but a deft sweep of a hoof soon had all of them into Pondah's gaping mouth. He turned to see that Sky had left the building. Pondah moved towards the stairs that Sky had taken very slowly, so as to not disturb Sunny from her thoughts. A gentle push so the door open to spotless set of stairs leading to an equally immaculate apartment. 'Oh, good. I don't have to clean here.' Pondah searched through the rooms to find one that he could claim as his own. After opening several doors, Pondah found a bedroom. It contained the traditional furnishings of a bedroom such as: a single bed, a chest of draws and a large dresser. On the floor was a soft round shag-pile carpet, it's deep red fabric co-ordinating with the red and white walls of the bedroom. 'Not bad. It's just like my house. Except with a bed. And draws. And a dresser. Oh, not forgetting that these walls are painted and aren't just concrete and that I don't have a rug. In other words, this is just like my house but different in every way conceivable.'

@, and Pondah returned to the main office to find Sunny peering out of a window into the storm. He also noticed Ember on the floor near her and decided it best to leave the pair alone. He crept towards a nearby desk and began to rummage through the contents of its draws. A thorough search showed up nothing but ink, parchment and quills. With a sigh, Pondah shut the draws and stepped back. As he did, Sky returned to the office with his cargo of sandwiches. "Thank you," ​Pondah said quietly as he took his two. Swiftly, he moved towards the secluded desk in the corner and began to eat. The earthy flavours of the daffodil and the mild sweetness of the daisies danced in Pondah's mouth as he devoured his meal. 'These must've cost a fortune! How will I get the money to pay Mr. Sky back?'

@ and As commanded, Pondah gently slid out from beneath the heavy desk. It hit the ground with a dull be vivacious thump. The entire weight of the desk was now resting on Sunny's back and Ember's magic. Pondah stood clear of the desk and continued to think of what to do next. 'I can still look at the apartment upstairs and think about cleaning that out. If that's good I can look at the break room. Wait! I haven't gotten back to Sky about what I wanted to eat. I shall go do that now.' @ Pondah recalled where Sky had gone and by walking in his hoofsteps, went over to where he was. "Um... Mr. Sky," Pondah said quietly. "Sorry about the late reply but I don't mind what you get me to eat. If I can make a suggestion, please may I have some bread and water? I'm starting to get tired of berries and garbage."

@@Marathon Glacier stayed still as she watched Lila gallop away. After a moment of stillness, Glacier slowly slid herself towards the centre of her cell. She was still facing the door when she rolled on to her back. 'Time to see how my injuries are holding up. It's going to be hard finding a way of keeping it covered with a fresh covering now that I'm stuck in here.' ​Gently, Glacier began unwinding the large red and green leaf from around her abdomen. Layers began to remove and the closer she got to unravelling it, the bloodier it became. When the whole thing was removed, Glacier craned her neck forwards and took a look. A colossal wound lay across her. It was not bleeding but it was incredibly fresh and yet to scab over. 'This isn't looking good. The leaf's filthy and the wound doesn't look like healing up any time soon. How can I keep this thing clean?' ​Glacier moved her hooves forward to try and re-wrap herself with the leaf. She turned it round so the clean side would be touching it and leant forward. As she did, her eyes narrowed to pinpoints. Slowly, she looked down to see that the wound had just reopened and was bleeding quickly. A loud scream escaped her lungs as she tried to quickly wrap herself with her now trembling hooves.

@@Marathon Glacier noticed Lila's step back and smirked slightly. She nodded slowly before replying. "That would be a good idea," Glacier said. "Then I can see about getting myself out of this hell-hole." ​Slowly, Glacier moved towards the far corner of her cell and sat down. She kept her gaze fixed and Lila's eyes and began to think to think about the mare she had just met. 'This new pony doesn't seem like she'll be of much use. From what I've gathered she doesn't know much about this place. I'll have to find someone higher in the pecking order.'

@ and Slowly, Pondah began to plod towards the opposite side of the room. "This is going on the other side of the room," Pondah said quietly, his face reddening from the strain of carrying the desk. A quick glance to both sides showed that Sunny and Ember were still keeping upand helping out. 'What should I do once this is done? I've been told to apologise to Bubble tomorrow and I'm almost finished here. I suppose I could clean the apartment upstairs.'

@@Marathon Glacier growled once again at the news of realising she was stuck being spoken to like an animal at a zoo, revealing a flash if her teeth to Lila. "I guess you're right," ​Glacier said in a deceptively cheery voice before switching back to an angry one. "I haven't got much to worry about. Other than... you know... waking up to find yourself somewhere you've never been before, having what was special about yourself being taken from you and not knowing why you're even in a freaking nut-house!"

@@Marathon Glacier took several hard through gritted teeth and turned her head to face Lila. "Yes," ​Glacier spat. "I'm as fine as I can be in a place I have no memory of that hardly seems that friendly." ​Glacier began walking back towards Lila, still speaking in angered tones. "I'm as fine as I can be after waking up to find myself incarcerated in what I've worked out to be a nut house with no idea of what may happen next." Now at the cell bars and within a hair's width of Lila, Glacier stared straight into the purple unicorn's eyes. "Now then," Glacier said in slightly calmer tones. "You can stay outside, watch me like some poor creature in a zoo and infuriate me more or, as a better option, you can come in and talk to me in the same room like the civilized being you're supposed to be."

@@Marathon Glacier nodded and growled slightly as Lila continued talking to her. Although she hadn't been told much yet, Glacier now had some info to work with. 'Doctor Fireheart, eh? Either she's got Doctor as an extension like PhD or BSc or I'm in a hospital of some sort. Wait... Hospitals and jail cells. This is an institute! What the hell am I in an institute for?' ​Realising where she was, Glacier trotted to the other side of her cell with her razor sharp teeth bared from fury. She gripped the floor tightly and let out a furious shout.

@@Marathon Glacier was still struggling with the object on her horn when a soft voice spoke up from outside her cell. She stopped dead and slowly turned her head to the voice's origin. She furrowed her brow and moved slowly towards the cell door. 'Somepony is trying to make contact. Save the high and mighty act for some other time. This pony could be of use to you. Then, once she's expired her useful period, kill her and make for an escape!' Through the bars to her cell, Glacier could see a purple unicorn looking back. She reached towards the cell door and gave it push and a tug. It was locked and remained still. The failure at such a simple task elicited a growl from Glacier.

@@Skycoaster, and Pondah's pupils enlarged slightly. "What?" he said; the suprise of not being fired but instead being offered accommodation knocking. "Really? Those things sound easy enough to do." ​After taking a moment to calm down and become more serious, Pondah resumed talking. "I was already planning on apologising to Bubble and I can hopefully obtain a bit a month. I'll take your offer." ​Turning to face the larger desk to assist in moving it, Pondah could see Sunny straining whilst carrying it solo. Pondah trotted over and put himself beneath the middle of the desk. It was hard, but Pondah was eventually able to stand and support.

@, and @Skycoaster With the three ponies now working in unison, the three regular desks were swiftly put into place and their chairs put behind them. All that remained was for the large desk to be moved into place on the other side of the room. "Good work," ​Pondah announced. "Now we just need to team up on this large desk." As Pondah was moving into position, he felt a hoof on his back. He turned whilst flinching to see Sky standing high above him. His eyes stared deep into Pondah and his constant gaze caused Pondah to start sweating. He stuttered as he answered Sky's query. "Th... there's this nice spot outside a hotel," ​Pondah stammered. "It's a little dusty but after today, I think I'm used to dust."

@@Pripyat Pony Wonderful! I've put in a post for what Glacier is doing. @Marathon, whenever you feel ready, you can drop by and give Glacier a visit.

Glacier's cell was not the conventional idea of a cell. True, it was concrete but it was warm, not cold. It was dry, not wet and full of mold. Many who have been in a cell would beg for one as nice as Glacier's. It was the first-class of cells. Not that she cared. She sat in the corner, her blue eyes darting frantically around everything she could. She did not know where she was and why she was there. The last thing she could remember was being handed over to some ponies by another she'd met in the Everfree the same day. Fear had erased everything after that. Glacier winced as she slowly stood up. Small cuts and bruises littered her body and a long, thin, red and green leaf was wrapped around the centre of her body. She steadied herself, ducked her head and pointed her horn towards the cell door. With all of her remaining strength, she attempted to shatter the doors hinges. Nothing. Rubbing her head, Glacier began to wonder why her usually mighty magic has no effect. 'This is strange. That door should be completely flat. Wait... what the hell is on my head!' Whatever it was, it was cold, hard and had a tight grasp on Glacier's horn. She tried to lift it off. Her efforts were futile. She tried harder and harder to remove the object but nothing worked. Eventually, she became so frenzied that she dropped to the floor and tried to use all four hooves to remove it. 'I need to get some answers. I have no idea what may happen next. All I need is for somepony to turn up and answer my queries. ​Then I could kill them and escape!'

When Sky said he'd need to ask Pondah a question, he stopped dead in his tracks. His pupils narrowed to pin-points and he gulped loudly. 'Oh no... not good! This is not good. He says "it's not bad"; what if it is just to keep me calm so he can fire me? Technically zero days working and I'm already at risk of losing my job!' Pondah tugged a regular table to the corner spot he'd pointed out earlier at a high speed, determined to prove that he could work at a high intensity. He pointed to a different spot on the left of the room with a hoof. "Ember," Pondah said quickly and with a croaky voice. "Please move a desk there."

@@Shadow Wolf Hooray! Are there any doctors currently available for Glacier?

@@Mint Drop Things will be much different though. Should Glacier get in, I'm having her be feral.