The Recherche

I'll make sure to post my thoughts once I've read it all – it's very interesting to hear your thoughts on the series.

Also, great new avatar, my friend – though that's to be expected considering how fabulous they've all been.

Thank you very much... though my superb taste has always been obvious. Sincerely though, I decided to go with a winter aesthetic this time. I tend to get more endeared to it with time, especially as snow only gets more scarce in my area.

Glad to hear it, regardless! Do take your time though. Writing this was quite the undertaking, much less reading all of it.

You're welcome!

It was definitely worth it! And I can only give the same advice for my own comment, which I'll post soon after a bit of editing. I didn't mean to ramble on and on like that.

Thank you, @The Recherche. It means a lot to me.
From here on in, I won't give up.

AHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHHA

Thanks Recherché! 

Uh, sorry to disappoint, but my birthdays aren't any different from normal days.  I was debating if I should go buy myself a cake and maybe do something, but that day came before I realized and I was like "whatever". At least it's weekend, so I got to enjoy the day regardless. 

Boooo! How dare you not treat yourself on your special day!

I jest of course. I am glad to hear that you have a weekend to yourself, at the very least.

It was never a special day, so it is what it is. 

Yeah, at least that.

Thank You, Bestie! Sparklefan1234 appreciates your Happy Forumversary wishes!  

@The Recherche 

Talking to you is ALWAYS fun no matter what day it is, Bestie! 

@The Recherche 

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I could have sworn that the banner said there was one at this very spot!

How did I miss this cuteness?? 
thank you so much, lovely! 

Please do! There is no time to waste! You're missing the most amazing show I've ever watched in my entire life! Do you feel the hype now?! Me, I feel it very much! I'm going to go watch an episode or two right now! 

But first, I wanted to ask you if I could borrow this summary you made of tge universe of Warhammer 40k because I have a friend here who would really like me to tell him about Warhammer 40k! Your summary is so perfect! Well, of course I'll need to add that there is witches and spaceships in same time but it strangely makes sense! So what do you say? 

Also, Yaks are pretty much the Orks of MLP!

Oh my! Well, I will need to up watching some FiM on my priorities list, then. A colleague of mine told me that Season Six was a bit rough too recently, however... which only makes me more curious, actually. I will try to get around to it some time within the next week or two, regardless.

And sure, please do! Just be sure to rectify my little error regarding the Imperium.

@The Recherche THIS PICTURE ACTUALLY EXIST?! YESSSSSS!!! YAKS GO FASTER WITH RED ARMORS!!! 

What a pleasant surprise this post is.  I've been playing the hell out of DS2 again. Despite its faults, I adore the game, its atmosphere and build opportunities. Aldia is one of the best characters in the entire series too, something I've really begun to appreciate. Shame he wasn't explored further by the other team. 

I am glad that I am not the only Dark Souls II enjoyer. It's funny; I often have problems remembering specific areas and bosses from Dark Souls II, unlike the first and third installments. However, Dark Souls II, with the DLC especially, is much greater than the sum of its parts, I would say. Something about the huge variety of locations you visit, and the ups and downs of the game itself make it feel the most like a wild journey across distant lands, in an age where the Lords of old are long forgotten.  And you simply cannot go wrong with power-stancing, of course; even Elden Ring agrees.

... And I will forever be salty that Aldia never had a cameo in DSIII in any capacity. The world needed more of his existential philosophy, I say! Even Vendrick had fantastic dialogue as well, really.

I knew I was right to avoid Disney World, to be perfectly honest. Not that it wouldn't be fun per se, more that all of the changes to accommodate modern crowds would probably just make it a headache. Themes parks in general have never been my cup of tea, but I am glad you enjoyed yourself, nonetheless! I have always been more into Zoos and art festivals anyhow. Not to mention the horrifically upcharged refreshments.

But yes, I would indeed like to see what you have worked on! I don't have tons of free time nowadays, but I would be interested to see what you have written, whenever I do have a spare moment.

I don't blame you. Theme parks aren't really my thing either. Maryland has a nice zoo. I was there years ago and had a good time. We also have a topiary garden which is really nice during the spring and fall. 

Here's the link to my story so far. I hope you like it. 

https://www.fimfiction.net/story/441112/a-new-life

Oooh, are you referring to the one in DC? I went there when I was a very young child, when my family and I used to live in Maryland. It was a lovely experience, from what I recall. I have not been to the topiary garden, however. I may have to check that out once I find my way back to Old Bay Land.

And thank you for the link! I will try to work it into my schedule, and I will let you know once I have given your work a read.

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And thank you again for the signature! it is utterly impeccable, if I do say so myself.

You're Welcome, Bestie! Rarity, Pipp Petals and I LOVE making things for everypony! 

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Just a quick apologies for likely flooding your inbox with tons of notifications from that update to Silky. That got awfully out of hand... even if it was a bit fun. Trying my hand at poetry was also a treat.

It's totally fine. My gif was just me having fun, too. 

@Princess Silky I should probably do the same. It’s past midnight over here. XD 

BUT...only after I read some brilliant poetry.  

Okay, now I can sleep because I did indeed read brilliant poetry. 

@The Recherche "DON'T YOU DARE CALL ME A "RAT WITH WINGS"!" 

OK BUT I AM SAVING THAT MASTERPIECE

Thanks, my friend! It's alright! My day went well, spending time with family and watching racing is always fun. I hope you had a good weekend yourself.

Thank you, Recherche! 

Your signature looks AWESOME "in the wild", by the way. 

Indeed! The 100% justified, objectively correct arrogance is the cherry on top.

@The Recherche I appreciate the credit, too. Thank You, BFFFF. 

@The Recherche Thank you, my friend!  How does this one look? 

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/185193

Still not quite expensive enough, but hey, it's a start! But for real though, do be sure to have a good day today. Have you made any plans, or are you just hanging out?

I agree, it’s not up to my usual 5-figure statue purchase.   I worked this morning so now I’m relaxing before going out to dinner with some friends. 

@Starforce The short answer is time. In an effort to keep MLPF more at arm's length, I am attempting to keep things a bit more casual with everyone. That is also why I don't use Discord any longer; I have something of an addictive personality, it seems, and those kinds of things devour my free time way too much.

I do apologize for that, and to anyone who wants to reach out to me personally. I think it is best for me that I minimize any kind of online activity that encourages me to stalk whichever platform I am on, basically. I have a hard time stopping once it gets started. It is entirely a me thing; not an issue with anyone or anything.

@The Recherche

Well, I definitely want to talk with you more when it comes time. I find you to be quite mysterious if I am honest as I don't understand some of the rationalization behind what you do and why you do what you do. You are unlike most I know on here, so I want to understand you better. But I am not one to talk, since I also left for a year abruptly. 

Oh...it's you. Hey..  

That's Gruntilda being Gruntilda for you. Anyways welcome back to...what's left of Gruntilda's mess.

Indeed it is. She is an excellent example of a love-to-hate villain, truly.

I confess, though; I already miss rhyming, as she does.

Since you mentioned Rhymezone, I guess I'll try it on my own.
Rarity sure looks different – should I say quite vociferant?
Happy Nightmare Night, may it be filled with fright!

Yeah, not that long, but at least the rhymes aren't wrong!

@Tacodidra

An excellent series of rhymes, I say! Perhaps you could make it a career one day?

Oh, I am sorry; you are looking for Rarity? I will grant you no such charity.

Either way, thank you, my friend! I intend to make it terrifying, in the end.

Oh, and no need for humility; in your rhymes, you have shown great utility.

I'm trying.  Those two grey hairs are totally not there  

Thank you for the birthday wishes, @Nightmare Recherche  

I hope that they do a complete box set as well. It would fit nicely on my shelf next to the Avatar The Last Airbender box set.  Though I fear it will only put on DVD and not Blu-ray. 

@Twilight Luna Considering the track record of MLP physical releases, I imagine you may be correct. Who knows, though; perhaps they may go the extra mile just this once, assuming such a thing happens at all? I'm not holding my breath, but I do hope something of the sort releases one day.

I hope it would at least include extras like interviews and behind the scenes stuff. 

@Tacodidra Indeed I cannot! That said, I suppose I can wait for Rarity to release, while Twilight and Fluttershy have their time in the spotlight. If nothing else, my bank account certainly can.

... If begrudgingly.

certainly masterfully designed, all six of them are great, and i love how they include both a pony and a human(makes me wonder if that's the size little ponies have compared to humans)

Pinkie’s reaction to her statue:

Excellent choice, my friend.  Pinkie isn’t my favorite either but they did a really good job on her. 

Looks like you better sign up for more credit cards. 

@Nightmare Recherche Very true.

I need that 

I notice your birthday is coming up in just eight short months