Silly Druid

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@Samurai Equine @ExplosionMare @Ragland Tiger @Dynamo Pad @C. Thunder Dash @GeneralDirection Nopony listens to the discussion about the communication methods. "While the pagers seem to be the more effective solution, we can also use the journals in case we need to send a text or drawing. Also, since the pagers are electronic devices, do we need something to power them? Like batteries or something like that." He also describes the location of the hotel to Dynamo, who wants to know where it is. Hearing the words of encouragement from Pencil, Tree Song prepares to sing. "This one is from a video game. I think you will like it." The way she sings is very unusual, she seems to be completely lost in it, like a trance. This is the method she normally uses to communicate with plants, but this time it's purely for entertainment purposes. With her beautiful voice, she sings this song, of course without the instrumental parts: When Samurai suggests a sleepover, Tree Song agrees enthusiastically, while Nopony says he prefers to go back to the inn, and have some peaceful time to rethink all that happened today.

@Samurai Equine @ExplosionMare @Ragland Tiger @Dynamo Pad @C. Thunder Dash @GeneralDirection We enjoy the beautiful music and art presented by other members of the group. I decide that I can show my talent as well. "I can sing something too, if you like..." "We're staying at the inn for now, the same place where Bluebell is staying. But most of the time we're somewhere in the town, so finding us can be difficult." "I had a bell that can be used for this purpose, but there is only one, and I already gave it to Sundae. The real Sundae, of course" Nopony said and asked the entire group: "Do any of you have an idea how we can communicate with each other? A simple signal meaning we should all meet at a predetermined place will do." "That's my thoughts too. If we keep both options on the table, we have a better chance to succeed."

Fluttershy, do you still want to be a tree?

@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad @C. Thunder Dash I answer some questions that came up during the conversation. "She was unconscious when I was there today. We should check on her tomorrow." "We're definitely not dropping the idea. Even seeing the psyche-locks appear, their number and type can give us some valuable information." "This is good to know, Samurai. I didn't know there were troubles with Nightmare Moon before. Hopefully this time we can think of a more permanent solution."

@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad @C. Thunder Dash @ExplosionMare Nopony answers Dynamo's questions. "You're right, the one who spilled Finn's food was actually Nightmare Moon disguised as Sundae. She probably wanted to divert our attention, and do something to Shadow and Trilby, which apparently didn't work. She was also at a restaurant where they were on their date, and, in a different disguise, at the hospital with Shadow today. But as far as I know Nightmare Moon's intentions, she just wants Shadow to recover for now, and is going to continue with her intrigues later. So when Shadow gets better, we should ask her some questions before it's too late. And I think it would be best to do it at her home, because I believe there are some things there that we can use as evidence." When Chelsea offered to help, Tree Song accepted happily. "That's a great idea, maybe we won't even need the Magatama after all. But I think it's best when we leave both possibilities open for now. And we certainly don't want to hurt Shadow, she seems to be the victim in all this. So your presence can help with this too, I believe with your pure heart you will be able to tell when we try to push her too hard."

Hey Twilight, have you heard about the Demon Donkey? https://derpibooru.org/images/2542910

@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad @C. Thunder Dash @ExplosionMare "I'm not sure myself how she was able to come back. Perhaps she wasn't entirely defeated, and a part of her magic remained. What I know is that she exists independently of Princess Luna now, and she can impersonate other ponies, including the local ice cream vendor, Sundae Delight. Possibly she could impersonate any of us, but I can tell she's not here, as I would be able to sense her magic." The druid pauses for a moment, thinking what to say next. "It seems Shadow Trail is her victim this time. Nightmare Moon calls Shadow her »follower«, and it's clear that she disapproves of her relationship with Trilby, and is plotting to disrupt it. This looks like an unimportant detail for a villain such as Nightmare Moon, but somehow it seems to be the first stage of a process that would lead to achieving her usual goals: eternal night and her rule over Equestria. Anyway, I think Shadow is hiding something from us, consciously or not. And that's where we need your help, Dynamo. I'm not familiar with video games, so it will be better if Tree explains it." "Ah, yes. So, there is a series of games about Phoenix Wright, a defense attorney who has a special artifact that he uses in his investigations. It's called the Magatama, and it can be used to reveal deep secrets that somepony is hiding from the interrogator. It would be very helpful if we can use it when talking to Shadow. Of course we need to be very careful, because forcing information out of her too violently can damage her psyche. But I'm sure it will be clear to us when we should stop. And if we succeed, we can obtain invaluable information that can save Equestria from a dangerous villain."

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@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad @C. Thunder Dash Nopony and Tree song listen to Chelsea and Thundy's stories. They don't say anything, but they listen with great interest. Hearing about their past helps them understand who they are now. "We're searching for magical anomalies. Things that can put Equestria in danger. And we found a lot of them here. There is something in particular that we're currently investigating, it can be very dangerous if we don't do anything. We kept it a secret until now, but I think we can trust all of you, and especially you will be interested in it as a follower of Celestia" Nopony says to Samurai. "We have good reasons to believe that Nightmare Moon has returned." "About that." Tree Song turns to Dynamo. "We have a plan for further investigation, but it requires some video game magic, so we need your help."

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@Samurai Equine @C. Thunder Dash @Dynamo Pad @ExplosionMare @Ragland Tiger @GeneralDirection Tree Song joins the group hug immediately. Nopony hesitates for a moment, but he decides that it would look awkward if he was the only one outside of it, so he joins it as well.

@Samurai Equine @C. Thunder Dash @Dynamo Pad @ExplosionMare @Ragland Tiger @GeneralDirection "So you're the one who fought bravely to save the town. Some of our friends are here, so we'd like to join them. If you don't mind, of course. I'm the druid known as Nopony. Sorry for not telling you my true name, I have good reasons for that. And this is my apprentice Tree Song." "Hello, Mr. Samurai" Tree Song says politely. She has seen the battle, so she knows his name.

@Samurai Equine @C. Thunder Dash @Dynamo Pad @ExplosionMare @Ragland Tiger @GeneralDirection After spending some time dealing with their own business, Nopony and Tree Song want to join the others, and due to their magical abilities, they are able to sense their location. They find them outside of Samurai's house. There are two new faces among them: the one who fought in the battle today, apparently called "Samurai", and a mysterious Kirin. The druid and his apprentice approach the gathering with the intention of joining it.