FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 @@Rainbow Eclipse, While still shooting, Aero responded 'There's a new restaurant close to the weather station I work at that I wanted to try. I've heard they make really good hayburgers.' Aero then fired an arrow that landed on the line between the zones for the bullseye and it's surrounding area. 'Oh, that is right on the edge! Does that count?' Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 (edited) @@FortyTwo42, "Fair enough," said Anala. "If you get five bullseyes like we agreed, then we'll eat at that weather station restaurant. Hayburgers on me." Anala trotted up to the board and inspected the arrow closely. It was positioned a teensy bit in favour of the bullseye circle. "Yep, that counts." Edited August 13, 2014 by Kay Dreamer OOC Chatter OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 @@Rainbow Eclipse, Aero again thrust a hoof in the air again after hearing that it counted. 'Yes! Just two more bullseyes to go! This bet looks like it's going in my favor!' he teased. He continued shooting arrows at the target, now with a look of confidence and determination. Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 (edited) @@FortyTwo42, Anala trotted back over to Aero. "Are you sure that this is your first time playing archery?" she asked jokingly. "Because for a rookie, you seem rather talented," she pointed out. She eyed Aero's flank. "Is it something to do with that cutie mark of yours?" she asked. Edited July 21, 2014 by Rainbow Eclipse OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 @@Rainbow Eclipse, When Anala questioned whether Aero's cutie mark is helping him in some way, Aero stopped to think about it. 'My cutie mark represents my skills and passion for meteorology, but the weather doesn't seem too relevant to archery, except for the wind slightly affecting the arrows' paths. But on the other hoof, specializing in meteorology doesn't mean I know nothing about other areas of science. Perhaps my understanding of the physics involved in firing an arrow is helping me?' Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 @@FortyTwo42, Anala didn't pay attention to much of Aero's science-y explanation, except for, "Perhaps my understanding of the physics involved in firing an arrow is helping me?" Anala looked up at Aero. "Sure, that's basically what I meant. Anyway, you still have two more bullseyes to go. Look sharp!" OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 @@Rainbow Eclipse, Aero smiled sheepishly, realizing Anala was only responding to the last thing he said. 'Sorry, when I start talking about science or the weather, I often get carried away and don't stop talking.' 'Well, that's enough of a break. Time to get back to shooting.' Aero picked up his bow again, and fired another arrow, this time getting another bullseye. 'Yes! Just one more to go! That break must have improved my concentration or something!' Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 @@FortyTwo42, Anala chuckled. "Hey, at least you didn't start to sound like those unfun, monotonous teachers I had to deal with back in my filly years," she joked, nudging Aero playfully. Anala watched as Aero scored yet another bullseye. "No way am I gonna back out of this bet," she said. OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 (edited) @@Rainbow Eclipse, 'How much time do we have left for this session?' Aero asked. 'I want to know how much time I have left to get that last bullseye I need!' 'I've just realized something. At the end of the session, we'll have to go and pick up all of those arrows I fired that missed the target, won't we?' Edited July 21, 2014 by FortyTwo42 Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 (edited) @@FortyTwo42, When Aero asked how long remained of the current session, Anala looked at the clock tower in the city. "About ten minutes," she replied. Aero remembered that they would have to pick up the arrows that had missed the target. "You don't consider that manual labor, do ya?" teased Anala. Edited August 13, 2014 by Kay Dreamer OOC Chatter OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 (edited) @@Rainbow Eclipse, 'Nah, I consider it basic courtesy for us to clean up after ourselves once we're done here,' Aero replied. 'I'm happy to go around and pick up all the arrows I left everywhere.' 'Ten minutes left, huh? I better really focus now! I'm not losing this bet after getting so close!' Aero continued firing arrows at the target, but none of them are landing on the bullseye yet. Edited August 13, 2014 by Kay Dreamer OOC Chatter Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 @@FortyTwo42, (OOC: ...a possibility. Also, she has an awesome unique art style, doesn't she?) Anala had yet another idea. "Tell you what," she said, with her trademark smirk. "As part of the bet, if you get a fifth bullseye, as weel as me paying for lunch, I'll pick up the arrows. If you don't get the final bullseye, well, it's arrow clean-up duty for you." OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 (edited) @@Rainbow Eclipse, 'Wouldn't it be faster if we both collected the arrows? I don't see any good reason for one of us to wait around while the other collects arrows,' Aero responded. As Aero kept firing, one of the arrows he fired reached the zone surrounding the bullseye. 'Oh, come on, that was so close!' Edited August 13, 2014 by Kay Dreamer OOC Chatter Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 @@FortyTwo42, Anala nodded. "Fair enough. My logic has more holes than the archery board Riley and I used as kids," she said, trotting into a shed and she then came back out holding an archery board. There were a ludicrous amount of holes, and the paint was peeling off in various places. OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 @@Rainbow Eclipse, 'Yeah, that sure looks like it's been used excessively and has too much wear and tear to be used anymore,' Aero commented. 'Wait a minute, you're trying to distracting me, aren't you?' Aero focused his attention back on the target he was shooting at. 'I don't have long to go before the session's over, and I'm going to get that last bullseye!' Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 @@FortyTwo42, "Actually, it can still be used," said Anala. "It brings back those childhood feelings, y'know? As such Riley and I are the only ones who are allowed to use it." "Uh, sorry, I guess I sort of forgot about the bet for a second. I wouldn't want to hold you up. Keep firing!" OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 @@Rainbow Eclipse, 'Sounds like you and RIley have known each other for a long time,' Aero said. He didn't say anything else after that, so he can focus on his firing. Shortly after, Aero fired another arrow, which then hit directly in the center of the target. Aero immediately dropped the bow so he could thrust both his front hooves into the air in celebration. 'Victory! That's the fifth bullseye! That means lunch is on you, Anala.' Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 @@FortyTwo42, "Oh, we have," said Anala. "Perhaps I can tell you more about us after this." She put the old target away back in the shed, and then watched in awe as Aero fired an arrow at the target and got his fifth bullseye. "Yup, a deal is a deal. Lunch is on me," she said with a smile. OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 @@Rainbow Eclipse, 'I'd be happy to hear more about you and Riley,' Aero said. 'Perhaps you can tell me more about it while we pick up the arrows?' Aero then trotted out behind the target, and began collecting the many, many arrows he fired that had completely missed the target. Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 (edited) @@FortyTwo42, Anala joined Aero in gathering up the arrows. "Well, it was the first day of a new school year when we met. I saw a bully about to do something to Riley, so, instinctively, I ran up and punched that bully right in the face, and he ran away yelling threats," she explained. "As far as I know, that bully never dared to pick on anypony again. Riley and I started hanging out." Edited July 21, 2014 by Rainbow Eclipse OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 @@Rainbow Eclipse, Aero chuckled at that. 'I can see why. I don't think any bully would dare pick on somepony again after you're through with them!' Aero soon collected about half of the arrows he fired past the target, and he returned them to their quiver. 'So, you met when you defended Riley from a bully. What happened next?' Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 @@FortyTwo42, "Well, after we started hanging out, I decided that he was a cool guy, so I... well..." "I climbed through his window one morning, and dragged him off to this field, and I taught him the ways of archery. Didn't take long for us to become best friends." "I had a group of fillyfriends who I'm pretty sure only wanted to be friends with me because of how popular I was back then. And they didn't seem to take well to Riley. I'd walk out of the room for a minute, and I'd be saving him from whatever it was they were doing to him." OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 (edited) @@Rainbow Eclipse, Aero began packing away the archery equipment they were using. 'I'm quite surprised to hear you two became best friends so quickly. Your personalities seem to conflict a lot. It does sound like the first thing you did after saving him from a bully was kidnap him.' Edited July 21, 2014 by FortyTwo42 Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Eclipse 3,927 July 21, 2014 Author Share July 21, 2014 @@FortyTwo42, Anala chuckled. "It's good that I got him back home when I did, or else both our families would've wondered where we were..." When Aero mentioned that Anala ad Riley's personalities "seem to conflict a lot", Anala raised an eyebrow. "Erm... what do you mean in that our personalities conflict?" she asked. OCs: Riley • Anala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo42 1,287 July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 @@Rainbow Eclipse, 'Well, Riley's quite childish and eccentric, and you're more serious and sarcastic. Those are personality traits I don't think mesh together very well,' Aero clarified. 'So, are you ready to head out to the restaurant near the weather station now?' he asked. Thanks to Pink for the lovely avatar and W.G.A. for the amazing signature! My OCs: Aero Wind, Shadowhide, Ebony (WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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