Kankuro

@, Lightning quietly followed. He walked in the open doors and up to the counter. "Look, I've go no bits, but I heard someone has already payed for everyone?" "Yes." The pony said gruffly. Lightning exhaled in relief. He walked back to the mare. "You can pick the table you want to sit at." He smiled.

@, Lightning cringed, 'Back in there?' He thought, 'But that monk pony is still in there, or at lest I think so.' He didn't want to take the risk, so he hesitated, "S-Sure, I haven't eaten yet, no.." Lightnings stomach grumbled ferociously. It'd been 3 days since he'd last eaten properly, and even then it was only an apple. He blushed because of his loudness, "Uh, sorry.." He murmured...

@, Lightning tilted his head. "So you've never been in this town before? Wow. Well I would gladly show you around if you needed it. I've lived here my whole life, and I know the streets quite well." He was worried she'd read his face and tell that he wasn't what he seemed. (OOC: Sorry, ran out of ideas )

@, "Lightning." He made a small smile, he hadn't smiled in a long time. It felt good, he felt free. Free from the depression caging him for weeks. He really thought he should leave his brother. He'll grow up a good life without him. "Are you from around here?" He questioned.

@, Lightning smiled sadly "You have a kind heart, what's your name?" He tried to ask politely, but he wasn't good at it. He'd never met a pony who hadn't wanted to prod him asking for information. And it felt nice for a change. Finally a pony that could respect his business.

@, Lightning sighed. "Don't worry, you didn't startle me. It's just been a long time since a pony has actually given some amount of thought over my well-being." He looked down at the ground. He was shocked at himself, he'd never met this pony before, but here he was, rattling off all of his emotions. 'Why do I feel I can talk to this pony so easily? What's happening?' He thought to himself.

@, Lightning backed away quickly, his eyes opening wide in shock. "I-I-I'm fine!!!" Lightning reached up and felt the bruise, it still hurt to the touch. He was scared of what the pony would think of him. "No! Not the cafe.." He kept backing up, his eyes wide. Why did these things have to happen.

@, Lightning couldn't handle it. And he needed to leave before that monk-pony came and stopped him. He quickly stood up, exposing his huge bruise on his left eye without realising. He quickly walked outside, but as he was walking past he saw a pink pony obviously on their way to the cafe. "Just watch out there's a ton of ponies in there like a herd. Brace yourself." He smirked. There was something about this pony that just gave off a happy vibe, and he couldn't understand why.

Lightning groaned inside. "There's too many people.." He tried to lay low. He didn't want to talk to anypony. He was afraid they would ask him about his past and prod him. He couldn't handle that pressure, and if anybody was to push him. He'd either get out before he went off, or it'd be too late and he'd probably start a fight. It seemed however that everyone was engrossed in their own conversation, and he was the odd one out, as always.

@, Lightning tilted his head, still keeping his eye covered. "What the.. Ho-ow? You know what, I don't care. Invite as many people as you choose." Lightning hated the feeling of more attention on him. "I'll order some food when we're all settled in." He still didn't trust this pony, but he had no other choice. He waited for the Pegasus to invite others.

@, (OOC: Changing speech colour to make it easier to read.) "Lightning." Was this pony offering him to get free food? He'd trusted somepony before. But what did that end with? Losing his brother, that' s what. He'd vowed never to trust a pony after that. He felt his stomach growl, he was starved. But he didn't change his expression. "And no, I'm okay, I already ate." He blatantly lied. "So, why next to me? There's many other seats in the cafe. Why here?

@, Lightning didn't bother looking up. He simply mumbled.. "Go for it. I've got nothing to lose." He subconsciously pushed his chair a little further away from the 4 seated table. He wasn't used to anyone asking to sit with him. He covered the black eye on his left with his hoodie and mane. The last thing he needed was more attention.

Lightning kept his walk. But suddenly, when a loud voice erupted in the cafe, he spun around and dashed inside, just in-case anyone was in trouble. He was belted with silence and warmth, one pony silently drinking a hot chocolate, another staring daggers at a newcomer of the cafe, who was obviously the one making the loud noise. He hoped no one had noticed him, and as he was about to leave, he actually realised how warm it was compared to outside. And he only had a thin jacket, so he decided to stay a while longer. He moved near the corner of the cafe, as to not cause any trouble. At least he hoped so. He'd never really felt the notice of a pony before, other than getting in trouble. The only person he had ever cared for was his brother. "And now he's gone." He smiled sadly looking down at the table. "Maybe I should just leave him. Let him live his own life, I hope his new parents are treating him well. But he won't remember me, no one will. I'll just be another soul passing through the grave clutches of life. No one to love. No one to be loved by." He envied anypony who found love. "I guess that's just the way it' supposed to be." He looked around the cafe, he saw many mares, all quite stunning. It would probably just end up with his rejection, just depression in the form of a mare, and that was something he couldn't deal with at the time. So he just sat there, and faced the wall. (OOC: Omg I now realise how bad I am at this stuff. THE CRINGES.!.!.)

Kewl! I've been in a few RPs with the element of romance, but never anything based around it so I'm a bit of a rookie. But is should be fun

(Sorry in advance for any typos or grammar errors or a short post, currently on my iPad late at night. Ill edit this tomorrow, and currently trying to stick to Lightnings backstory, so he doesn't currently have a lot ) Lightning walked feeling the cold on his back. He felt empty inside without the joy of his brother around, it had brung him great depression since he learnt about the incident. He then realised how hungry he was, he looked across the road at a café with barely any customers inside. He tried to find any spare bits he might have somewhere, but soon gave up to see his results coming up short. "Too expensive. Guess a night hungry it is.." He walked sorrowfully past the café, with his head down. Staring at the red string always around his hoof, he could never remove it, no matter how hard he tried.

Eh, I don't honestly like either that much, though I am quite familiar with Star Wars... Live Long And Prosper. As quoted by my father 100 thousand times when I was a kid

This is a great concept btw, it's really something I never would have thought of. So great job and kudos to you