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@, You didn't watch the Xbox Reveal huh? It is being called Xbox One, and it is the crappiest piece of crap to ever exist. Just go look at all the news and the event and prepare to die from pure horror and stupidity. In my opinion of course. @, Ok, I am going to halt story progression for Crystal for now so that they don't get too ahead of the others. Just giving you a heads up.

@, (So Nexus is depressed and Crystal is comic relief...This isn't going at all how I planned. Oh well. ) The fanfare loop ended when he began singing. It amazed her that she could have such an effect on anypony like this. It was very touching to her, to the point where she too had a few happy tears flow out. She gave him a tight hug, and simply allowed herself to enjoy the moment.

@, Crystal was so entrenched at the moment, she didn't even notice that she was laying down now. A very small voice spoke in the back of her mind saying "Are you sure you want to do this?" But she could barely hear that voice because a much louder voice was saying "JUST BUCK ALREADY!! " So she just decided to let nature take over and see what happens. 20 MINUTES LATER Max wasn't kidding. The first time IS amazing. Though the unicorn probably had a slightly different experience than the pegasus stallion she knew. She was staring at the ceiling, breathing heavily through an ear to ear grin that would make Pinkie Pie jealous. She came to a farmstead instead of staying home, made friends, a coltfriend, and lost her virginity. She had along with thinking"VICTORY!!!" (Ain't no better way to write it than in a humorous way, me thinks.)

@, (Why do I get the feeling that a time skip will be needed shortly?) She kissed back passionately, lost in the moment. This was, for Crystal, the greatest experience of her life. She broke it after what seemed like an eternity. "I love you too, Dusty. You are the kindest colts I have ever met. And you made friends with me, without any outside intervention. I love you so much." She brought them to sit on the bed before continuing with their make out session, Crystal trying to bring them closer than was physically possible.

@, When the earth pony agreed, a thought immediately jumped into her head. But she nodded instead. She began to walk back to the barracks, Dusty in tow. She decided to walk at a mild pace, so not to look desperate. When they finally made it to the barracks, she calmly lead her coltfriend into her room, quietly locked the door, and then proceeded to kiss him deeply, both forelegs wrapped around him.

@, She chuckled at the joke. "He is probably cranky about the whole fight he and Nexus got into." She said in a joking voice. He seemed like a cranky kind of pony, but he had yet to do anything to her, so she let it be. She leaned into Dusty and whispered softly. "You know, I think they can take it from here. We finished already. Why don't we head back to the barracks for some quality time alone?" As she spoke, she wrapped her tail around his. She was really excited for some time with her lover, enough to head back early, it would seem. Love makes ponies act strangely, apparently.

@@Glaceon, Nexus shrugged, looking up to see Evergreen enter. "Been better, but it's nice to see a friendly face." He answered plainly. "Just dealing with...stuff. Sorry I'm not more pleasant company, Its just...well some of things said here really hit home." He said, staring at the floor. He forced some pep as he looked up at the mare, trying to force back contentment, since cheerfulness was near impossible. "But that isn't your problem. Just wanted to get to know you better." He said, even managing a grin. At least the bat pony was trying to get out of his funk. Even if the results were limited. But then again, they were always limited.

@, Well, essentially I was thinking, just sitting here thinking, "Well, I think if we are gonna do another event, we need incentive, so I thought 'Well one of my OCs is wearing anklets made of silver with emerald in the center. What better incentive the precious minerals?'" As for the event, well, I will leave that to your discretion. Also, I think Glaceon has been offline near all day. So I may have to hold off until tomorrow. Or move on. Or something. My mind is still numb from Xbox One rage so I may be incoherent. Sorry.

@ Crystal blushed as he whispered into her ear. Despite all that has happened, she was quite excited for some alone time with her love. She found her thought wandering to Nexus, however, and feeling bad that he didn't have a special somepony. This was an incredible experience, and she was upset that he can't enjoy it too. She shrugged the thought off to focus on the task at hand, and to not worry Dusty. "Let's finish this up, then we can head to the barracks." (@ I got an idea for an activity that involves the newly created pies. I will go forth with it as soon as I finish interaction with Glaceon.)

AppleDash is my name. That is, coincidentally one of my favorite ships. So, you know, that is pretty interesting....FLAME WARS GO!!!

@, @@Alex Kennedy, @@MagicalStarRain, @@Umbreon Crystal turned her attention to the oven, and the group around it. "We can provide dough. We made more than enough for several more pies, so feel free to use it. If you need to make your own, you use wheat, flour, and water, and knead it until it becomes dough." She explained to the group. They already had two of these things done, so if they could help the others, they could finish sooner and bring in more private time for the unicorn and her coltfriend.

@, Nexus gave a weak salute to the ceiling. "Yes sir." After Apollo left, he contemplated what he could have the others do to keep them in order. He then remembered he had a mare to talk to. But what room was she in? He thought for a moment, sitting up, and decided, since his door is open, to simply call her in when she passes by. He was happy to have a friend to talk to, and he would try to keep sad crap to a minimum. That was no way to impress anypony.

@, Despite his mix of negative emotions, Nexus tried to keep respect present. "Sorry sir, it just sent itself when I sealed it. I assumed with the speed a mail, I would get a response within 10 minutes." He said, eyes up at the ceiling. "Well, I guess that will give us guests time to explore around, socialize, that sort of thing. I know my dau-Crystal will be happy for the R&R with her coltfriend. And I think I have some matters to discuss as well. With the other guests." He spoke rather emotionlessly. He didn't feel the need to force a smile in his room. Or at least to a pony that already knew the extent of his problems. "Maybe I will get lucky and those damned claws will just sail through the window." He said in a sigh.

@@Glaceon, Nexus piled up all the apples in a pile, and decided to return to the barracks to fill out the requisition form. He made it back, and entered his room without shutting the door. He finally let the visage break to reveal the gnawing depression below the mask. He took out a pen, and with his wings gripping the utensil, he began filling it out. He requested hoof claws with a Shock augmentation. After filling it out completely, he sealed it into an envelope, which quickly dispersed into a blue fire and flowed gracefully out the window. He was laying on his back, on his bed, with obvious sorrow on his face, waiting for either the claws or a rejection form to fly through the window. He was depressed, and slightly angry. The first friend he meets here, and the host takes her away to court her, like a jealous school foal. He was starting to regret coming here. It has been a very miserable experience, and only Crystal, her coltfriend, and Evergreen that have given him any sort of joy. He let out an exasperated sigh, and just waited. @, Crystal nodded, then spoke softly. "I think Apollo is trying to get with Evergreen there. Look where his gaze is focused. And right as Nexus is about to chat with her, he takes her away. He clearly is after her, and is willing to give up a guests happiness to do so." Crystal wasn't usually a gossip, but she was a little annoyed at what she witnessed in front of her. She hoped Evergreen would see past the visage he was putting up.

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@@Glaceon, @ Nexus grabbed a few apples with his bat wings when she mumbled into his ears. Something about that really warmed his heart. After dealing with an arse of a pony, seeing one that cared like that was relieving. He whispered back. "Thank you." He trotted over to the fire pit and set them down. He glanced back at Evergreen, feeling some strength returning. He could tell this was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. When Apollo was offering to escort her to the barracks that were 20 ft away, he quickly picked up on his intentions. He shouldn't be bothered, but there was something in his mind telling him that he was stealing the friend he needed to help him recover from his...episode. Which pissed him off. But he put on his usual emotional mask-weak as it was-and smiled. "I can handle the rest of the work here. You need to get settled. We can talk later." He said with his ever present weak grin.

@, Crystal smiled at what she saw. Nexus was making a friend, and she felt like he was going to need it. She was going to be busy with Dusty so she wouldn't be able to give Nexus the attention he needed. She then frowned when she saw the gaze that Apollo was giving the mare. It was focused on what appeared to be her hind quarters. She couldn't help but scoff at that. After everything that happened and he is ogling a pretty mare? She turned back to Dusty. "I am glad he is meeting new ponies. He seems like he is going to need a friend." She said in a sweet tone.

Holy s#@% what a f%@$& disappointment. That was exactly what I feared. An underwhelming presentation of 75% gaf an 25% game. Looks like I am getting a PS4. Not like I was surprised, given the rumors of the Xbox One

Sorry to hear all the things you're going through Key Gear. I can't imagine the pain of losing those you are close to. And seeing your work around the forum, if anyone here deserves a break, it is you. You did your job well, especially the bringing joy part. You definitely did it for me. I remember this very well, as it was a proud moment for me, it was during Marco's livestream a week back. I think I made a joke about your avatar, and it was received with your trademark howling laugh. Usually when I crack jokes, the most I ever get is a half hearted chuckle, so when I got that reception, which triggered everyone else laughing hard, that was a major victory and a highlight of the night for me. Along with essentially every bit of humor you brought forth. That was the funnest night I had in months. So thank you Key Gear, and everyone else involved in the stream, for the wonderful time. So rest up, you have earned it.