-Octavia-

Another light among many, and a very welcoming individual.

I fear for satire as an artform if this is the new definition presented by individuals such as Leafy. What foibles he plays upon (with lack of wit, it feels) aren't intended to improve upon any condition through such observations. It's Menippean at best, yet crudely so. Ironically, that is the definition of satire, so you cannot have it both ways. Though, again, satire highlights the follies of man for the sake of improvement of a system, or at the very least is constructively thought provoking. In which case, I concede: Leafy is indeed making satire; it just happens to be unwittingly of himself as he highlights the failings of society with his own actions. Allow me to walk away from this thread enlightened.

What crass individual would take shots at someone legitimately disabled, regardless of where upon the spectrum they lie? And furthermore get others to get attack such people? Oh Tommy, my heart goes out to you, as well as to all others under the lens of cyberbullying. Hm. I wonder, are there any measures that can be taken against such actions? @@FlitterFlutter, If it is that particular fanbase to which Leafy continues to pander, yes, there is indeed an appropriate amount of blame one can place on him.

Huh. The next Square Enix game I had interest in was the ever delayed Kingdom Hearts III, but it would seem this has caught my attention instead. Cheers, Mr. Sharkz.

Nonchalant.

Volatile.

Oh bollocks, had I known clothing was acceptable, I'd have posted far before the deadline. I was on the first bloody page, too. Alas, next year, mayhap. Lovely work, Mr. Soliloquy. I know the forum much appreciates it.

@@Stardust*, @, @@Count Paradox Aria briefly followed Star's gaze as she looked over her shoulder. To her mild annoyance, she saw that Psych had decided to join her immediately, rather than after he had finished attending to Rainbow. Inwardly cursing herself for her poor choice of words, and for asking in the first place before coming to talk with Stardust. The more intimate conversation would have to wait for another time. A barrage of questions suddenly begged her attention, which she delightfully returned to the inexplicably chipper pegasus. With too many to answer without stumbling, she decided to latch on to one that she could answer comfortably...and flippantly. Though she had intended to tell Psych in a more serious manner, Star's infectious disposition made that impossible. “Yes, we are indeed leaving to search for the element, aaaaannnd we can't really do that without a navigator. Soooo I was wondering if maybe you'd want to tag along, if you weren't too busy. I mean, it's no house cleaning, so I'd understand if you have better things to do.” Aria held a lopsided smirk whilst she awaited her answer...though with the amount of smiling they had been subjected to recently, her cheeks were getting a bit sore.

@, @@Count Paradox, @@Stardust* "Um... you probably don't want a heartfelt speech. I'm not really good at those..." Aria had to smile at that, sparing a brief thought for their potential friendship, and how wonderfully awkward it might be. "Almost immediately," Aria responded to Lilith's request of her. Her gaze drifted back to the window, where, in the distance, a small, graying cloud now drifted bleakly above the garden. "There are a few more conversations I need to have, first. Or more like news to deliver, I suppose. Let's make it ten minutes, instead." With her confirmation, she watched Lilith depart with a mechanical grace, leaving Aria with her thoughts. Yet for once, there was no thinking to be done. Thinking oft lead to inaction, and, walking paradox that she was, she desired action that sparked her dominant trait of thinking. Sparing another glance out of the window towards her star, she resigned herself to the numb walk to retrieve their belongings. The confines of the house had provided some of the longest days in recent memory, and whilst she was glad to soon be rid of the sight of it, the finality still weighed upon her. From the kitchen, with saddlebags strapped to her sides and guitar upon her back—a feeling both reassuring and frightening—she set out on a mission through the house to retrieve Psych, whom she found supporting a rather annoyed Rainbow Dash. For mare of her age, she was quite sprightly, and the sight of her trying to bat Psych away with her cane was rather endearing. She allowed a small smile to play about her lips for a moment before briefly interrupting the blind one from his task of being a living cane. "When you have a moment, Psych, I need you in the garden. I'm sure Ms. Dash here can survive your absence." With her small request made, she gave a small bow to Rainbow Dash before heading for her final destination. Each step brought her closer to both freedom and imprisonment, as a gnawing guilt threatened to bind her. Sprightly, yes, but the pegasus just suffered a heart attack, and here they were, abandoning her. Her only consolation was that there were 16 other ponies now living with her, and whether that was a bane or a boon for her sanity, at least she would have others to care for her...though how long they were willing to stay was something she didn't wish to think about. She could only hope Psych wouldn't either. Her final step brought her into the shade of the cloud matching the coat of the pegasus resting on it. She hesitated in calling out to her, for in what state would she find Stardust in light of...whatever it was? Not an outburst, per say. It was more controlled, well thought, as though shaped by some possessive thoughts that had been consuming her for some time. She sifted through several greetings, each as unfitting as the one before it, before sighing and settling on the simplest one of all. "Hey."

@ Torn between the desire to assist both Rainbow and Stardust, one physically, the other emotionally, Aria felt her personal atmosphere shift awkwardly. For several seconds she stood alone with Lilith in the room, before allowing her body to relieve itself of tension. There was really only one thing to do, one pony for whom to be there first and foremost, one promise that perhaps was not being fulfilled as quickly as the pegasus needed it to be. Psych was attending to Rainbow, and though Aria was not confident in his knowledge of the nature of things, his kindness would suffice at the moment. Aria let her thoughts fill the room, speaking more to its walls than the Ranger, her features becoming slack from a distant expression as her gaze focused on the garden beyond the window. "We're leaving, Star and me. We came with a purpose, and right now, it isn't remotely being fulfilled. Not that we'll fare better out there, but...we kind of owe it to Equestria to die trying, I guess. But if it's with her by my side in the midst of adventure? Well, maybe a more intimate setting would be better, but I still think I'd die happy." Turning her gaze to the Ranger with her now full attention. "Ms...- Lilith, I don't know what you're planning with the Rangers, or where those plans will take you. What I do know is that the two of us are off to find the next element, and we will find it. And, if what Stardust and Harcourt believe proves true, it could very well be yours. Of course, it would be helpful if you were there with us...I may enjoy adventure, but I'm not particularly fond of unnecessary exercise. I have no right to ask it of you, though, so I won't. You will do what you believe is best for Equestria. I only hope that aligns with our belief."

Like I exist. Not living, mind you. Just the state of existing. I would not qualify it as depression, but I suppose those depressed do not readily admit it to themselves, do they? Hm...

Huh...I thought it was just left click to victory. I learned something new today. Perhaps your connection is contributing to some of your losses?

Oh how I am enamoured of the first's mane and tail. Splendid showing, Grey Mane.

As a Smash lover, I'm a bit biased towards the GC, although with backwards compatibility including the controllers, I don't really have a reason not to say Wii. Haven't paid much mind to the Wii U to form an opinion of it.

A pane to pain the sane remains. It seems this age caters to those seeking to lash out for their own failures, with no consideration for decency and compassion. Well, may he receive the support he deserves as a human being, rather than whatever asinine remarks buffoons will throw at him.

Despite Rainbow's request to not look at her funny, Aria could not keep a quizzical look from flashing across her features. Her body, however, had little hesitation as she positioned herself on her haunches to better balance herself, trusting the experience of the pegasus before her. It wasn't the action that bothered her so much as accidentally killing the poor soul who survived far worse things than a musician. Nevertheless, she delivered a glancing blow with little follow-through, in case Rainbow Dash proved to be far more delicate than she already appeared.