(Accepting) Equestria: 1955

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@Gloomfury,

 

The ranking officer just sighed and lowered his weapon, "Screws, just put him in your squadcar, see that he gets home safe. Poor guy might be Section 8." The officer walked over to Gloom and undid his cuffs. "My brother's in the service," he said to him, "I know you just want to help out with the zebra kid, but leave it to the pros, okay? Where do you live?"

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Mand'alor Dash,

 

"Griffin Kingdom. Cause like I told the lass, I'm not from this country.  But I was in the military, the griffin military. But not everyone  believes me." He reached into his bag and pulled out a small book. He flipped though a bunch of photos till he found the one he was looking for. "This is me in the Griffin military special forces uniform standing next to my ma, on the other page is me with my unit." He hold it up for the officer to see in the photo with him in his uniform he was standing next to a female griffin. "I was raised by a griffin. And I ain't mental, dammit. I'm just odd."

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@Gloomfury,

 

"Screws, take him to a hotel," the ranking officer clarified, "Look buddy, you just confessed to breaking into the royal palace. Now, either you're crazy enough to actually attempt a stunt like that, and even crazier to just barge into a police station and admit to it, or you're crazy enough to make up a lie to try and intimidate Beansprout over there, or far more likely, you're just crazy enough toimagine you did. Either way, you need some time to get a grip, and I can't have you bothering my fellow officers while you decide to sort shit out in the lobby of this precinct."

 

The officer paused, looking Gloom dead in the eye with a friendly expression, then continued, "So just go with Screws. He'll get you all set up. You got money for a hotel room?"

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Mand'alor Dash,

 

 "Aye, I do.. And why would I want to intimidate a darling lass like your Beansprout here." He said. gesturing to the mare with a hoof. "And to be honest, I was shitfaced when I did it the first time. I got caught pissing on Celly's prized roses." He laughed.  "Jaysus I would have giving my right nut to see her face the next morning when she found her roses died over night." He laughed again. "But I spent the night or three in the drunk box. The other times I'd rather not give away. But anyway, could I please get that report? I bet the kid had a family. Would you want the shite who kill your boy caught and or killed?"

[HunterTSN 1,444]

@@Mand'alor Dash, 

 

Zephyr gulped at the direct question, looking down at her plate. 

 

"I just had some trouble with work back in Manehattan, that's all" the grey mare said timidly, silently sending Applejack look a desperation. 'I definitely need a cover story before more people start asking questions' she thought, deciding to put aside some time later so she could figure things out.

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@Gloomfury,

The ranking officer, now visibly annoyed by the persistent vigilante, decided to cut him a deal, "We've only got one copy of the file. But I'll tell you what I will do. I'll make a carbon copy of the entire thing just for you. But it'll take a whole day to make, okay? So just go with Screws, come back tomorrow, I'll have it all ready for you, okay?"

 

@@HunterTSN,

"Oh, that's wonderful," Granny cheered, "A career mare. As a grandmother, I've had to raise two generations of fillies. It always warms my heart to see them go out on their own without relying on a stallion." Her pleasant grin curled into a shocked gasp, and then an embarrassed blush as she hastily added, "Erm, no offense, Big Macintosh. I'm sure you'll find a lovely mare."

 

"Nnnnnnnnnnnone taken," he replied.

 

"Anyway," Granny continued, "the job market is wonderful in Ponyville. I'm sure you'll have no problem finding work. Why, even that strange young mare with the uh... the uh..." Granny stammered, trying to recall the details, "You know the one I'm talking about, Applejack, the one who's always blasting that loud rock music. Who is she?"

 

Applejack, relieved that the conversation had steered away from Zephyr, tried to recall the pony in question, "Naw, not ringin' the old church bells."

 

"Well, even she found a job," Granny concluded, "It's a town of opportunity, Zephyr, just waiting for the boom." She took a big bite of her meatloaf, "So what line of work you in, hon?"

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Mand'alor Dash,

 

 Gloom smiled. "That's more then fair, mate. " He said as he but his photo book back in his bag. "I'll be back tomorrow.  I think I can get one them dice punks to put me up for the night, When there's a chance that I don't have to spend a lot of bits I like to take it." He chuckled. "Look mate, this is mighty helpful of ya. And  if ya need anything just ask. I one of those ponies that ya want to be owed by." He said with a grin as he mad his way out. Then he stopped and look back at Beansprout. "By any chance darling would you like to go to dinner after you get off?"

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@Gloomfury,

Beansprout did not answer, only contorting her muzzle into an expression of simultaneous disgust and contempt, so devoid of subtlety it could be seen by the satellite Saltlik from orbit.

 

"There's plenty of fish in the sea, mate," said one officer, almost feeling sorry for the poor guy.

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Mand'alor Dash,

 

He just shrugged. "Oh well, she's too good for me anyway." He then head out of the police station. "Good day, gents." He said as he walked away. It didn't take him long to find the unicorn gang again. "Ello, boys. Hope I didn't keep ya too long. Anyway, I'll have the report tomorrow. But for now I'm gonna need a place to squat for the night. Any takers?"

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@Gloomfury,

 

Tokey was the first to chime in, "My parents are out of town for the weekend. If you promise not to make a mess, you could stay there for a bit." He finally finished the last sip of his beer, and put the mug back on the tray.

 

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"Sir," inquired Beansprout, "Isn't it against regs to release a report less than three months after it's filed?"

 

"It's also against the regs to point your guns at somepony without a damn good reason," the ranking officer admonished, "So I guess we're all a bit fuckin' rebellious today."

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Mand'alor Dash,

 

 "No worries, mate. I'll be cleaner then the princesses backside. No how about we all get something to eat. I don't know about ya'll but I could eat a manticores tail. And I have, taste like arse. " He then made way for the closest food joint. "Don't worry, I'm paying." 'I guess I'll have to look for the lass later.'

[HunterTSN 1,444]

@@Mand'alor Dash, 
"I was a mailmare back in Manehattan, though I usually only handled the morning papers. I guess I'll have to check around town for somepony hiring delivery services" Zephyr said as she finished off her second plate, finally full. "Speaking of deliveries; Applejack, didn't you want me to take that vacuum somewhere to return it?" she asked, turning to the orange mare, "I'll need directions, I don't exactly know my way around yet."

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@HunterTSN,

 

"That's right," Applejack affirmed, "Thank ya kindly for the reminder." Applejack stood up from the table and grabbed the vacuum, the cord already coiled neatly for transport. "Here's a map of Ponyville," she added, producing a sheet of paper, "Just bring it over here to Flim & Sons. They're gonna ask y'all fer a receipt, remind the cheap bastards that they never gave me one, and that their logo is on the base of the damn thing."

 

"Oh," Granny chimed in, "It's a mile's walk to Ponyville, and I don't want you flying with such a heavy piece of machinery. There's a car parked in the garage, a brand new '54 Cloudsdale Caper. Go ahead, keys are on the coffee table."

 

"Oh, but Granny," Apple Bloom protested, "You said that would be my car when I turn 16."

 

"Now, now, Apple Bloom, Zephyr's a grown mare, she's not going to wreck it. She'll bring it right back, and I'll pay for the gas myself," Smith promised her granddaughter.

Edited December 20, 2014 by Mand'alor Dash

[HunterTSN 1,444]

@@Mand'alor Dash, 

Zephyr chuckled nervously, staring at the keys as if they were going to bite her.

 

"I'm fine flying, honestly I've had to carry a lot heavier. Also I ah... don't really know how to drive, I never had the money to buy a car and I could always get around with out one anyways" said the grey mare as she inched towards the door with the heavy vacuum in hoof.

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@HunterTSN,

The vacuum was far heavier than Zephyr had predicted. It was also large enough that balancing it in mid flight over a mile of distance would be near impossible. She could tilt it, roll it along its wheels and fly low, but then there's no telling what kind of damage that might do to the machine.

 

"Ah was going to buy groceries tomorrow anyway," Big Mac offered, "Saves 'least one of us a trip."

[HunterTSN 1,444]

@@Mand'alor Dash, 

"Thank you Macintosh" Zephyr said, relaxing as she dropped the heavy vacuum to the floor. Normally she would have no trouble with the bulky machine, however the earlier day's events seemed to have taken a toll on her back and wings. "Uh, how do I get to the garage again?"

Edited December 22, 2014 by HunterTSN

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@HunterTSN,

 

"Out the door and to the left, dear," Granny instructed. Macintosh grabbed the keys in his teeth and walked out to the garage. The car was a shiny, red four-door with a Pegasus hood ornament. It only took one quick turn of the key to start the engine, and it ran like an absolute dream.

 

The radio was tuned to KPVL.

 

 

Big Mac opened the passenger door, offering Zephyr to hop in.

[HunterTSN 1,444]

@@Mand'alor Dash, 

Zephyr made sure the vacuum was safely secured in the back before hopping up into the passenger seat next to Macintosh. It wasn't the first car the small pegasus had been in, however it was definitely the nicest.

 

"I'm ready when you" are she said, strapping a belt across her chest and looking up at the red stallion.

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@HunterTSN,

 

Smoothly and softly, the car pulled out, leaving the farm and getting on the road to Ponyville. It was by no means a long road, but it was a rough one, and had not yet been properly paved. It was only safe to travel at about 20 mph. About a five minute drive.

 

"That was 'No Particular Place to Go,' here on KPVL," said the radio announcer, as the song finished up. This announcer was nothing like the one back in Manehattan. This one was far more reserved, relaxed even. "And if you're just joining us, General Eisensaddle has officially been indicted by the Supreme Equestrian Court up in Canterlot. The plaintiff? McCanter's very own Board of Un-Equestrian Activities. Eisensaddle held a press conference earlier today, where he denied the charges adamantly,"

 

"These allegations against me," began the crusty, echoing recording of Eisensaddle, "constitute perjury of the highest order. Senator McCanter is a dishonest stallion, and he is also one of the most dangerous ponies I know. Perhaps, due to his position in Canterlot, more dangerous than the Changeling Hive itself."

 

The announcer continued, "Eisensaddle went on to say that he intends to defend his name, along with the names of every pony on McCanter's list. The Senator himself has not yet commented, but we expect that..."

 

Big Macintosh, tired of the bad news, started fiddling with the dial. "What music do you like?" he asked Zephyr.

[HunterTSN 1,444]

@@Mand'alor Dash,

Zephyr shrugged indifferently. With her line of work the young mare didn't have much time to familiarize herself with what was popular on the radio and, as a side effect, never really viewed music as anything more than something to play in the background and set the mood.

 

"I don't really mind, just try to find something happy" she said. Maybe something upbeat could take her mind off of events.

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@HunterTSN,

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txsO_mBtzTI

 

Big Mac finally settled on the classics station. Zephyr could tell it was a little old for his tastes, but it was what she asked for.

 

It didn't matter much, anyway. Ponyville was right up ahead. It was a quaint little suburban town, with all its little pink houses lined up in nice little rows.

 

The car came to a stop. "Flim & Sons is about a block over there yonder," Big Mac said to Zephyr,pointing past a particularly raucous watering hole, where a bunch of greasers seemed to be living it up with an oddly familiar stallion. @@Gloomfury,

Edited December 24, 2014 by Mand'alor Dash

[HunterTSN 1,444]

@@Mand'alor Dash,

"Alright, thanks for the ride Mac. I guess I'll meet you back here in a bit" Zephyr said as she pulled the vacuum back over her shoulders. Taking caution to give the greasers a wide berth, the small pegasus made her way in the direction Macintosh had indicated. She didn't have to go far before the store in question came into view.

 

"Hello, who can I talk to about returning a vacuum?" she asked approaching the stallion behind the counter.

Edited December 24, 2014 by HunterTSN

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@HunterTSN,

 

A slimy stallion in a business suit peeked his head in from the back room, then trotted over in a hurry with a smooth grin on his face.

 

"Good evening, my fair lady," he began, patronizingly. His manner reminded Zephyr of a snake oil salesman that would have prospered forty years ago, but his shop was in such disrepair today that the changing of the times was apparent. "Why, it doesn't take a genius to tell that you came in here to sample our low, low prices on Longma Tail Tonics. Only 2 bits a bottle! Guaranteed to win you that date with the lucky stallion of your choosing, or your money back!"

 

Not allowing the pegasus to get a word in edgewise, he produced a bottle from behind the counter, "This little number has been in use since before Celestia's reign, dating all the way back to the oriental Baima of the 2nd millennium, B.C.! This baby was the secret to how Baimese empresses kept their tales sleek and sexy even as the Diamond Dogs barked at their borders! It worked wonders then, and it still works now!"

 

Taking a quick breath, he finally added, "So how many bottles can I sign you up for?"

[HunterTSN 1,444]

@@Mand'alor Dash,

Zephyr leaned away from the salespony, disgust apparent on her face.

 

"No thanks I think I'll pass. I'm actually only here to deliver this vacuum for the Apple Family. It's got your logo on it, and it should be in the same condition they bought it in" she said, deciding to leave out the part about it not working to begin with. For the time being Zephyr's only goal was to finish the transaction and get away from the creepy salespony. 'Ugh, this guy's slimier than those greasers hanging around outside, I'd rather deal with them then this scum' she thought to herself.

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

@@HunterTSN,

 

"Oh, but madam, the Super-Sucker 3000 it the finest model of vacuum cleaner available on the continent!" he deflected. If he was nervous, he was good at not showing it. "Capable of running uninterrupted for three weeks without ever losing suction, and tough on even the nastiest filth in your home!"

 

"Observe!" he said, tipping over a dead potted plant onto the floor. With his unicorn magic he plugged in the vacuum and switched it on, running it over the mess a few times. "Yes, ma'am, they sure don't make 'em like these anywhere else!" But as he continued, it became obvious why they don't make them like this. The cleaner barely picked up half the dirt, and after only seven passes back and forth, he became frustrated and yanked out the cord.

 

"Damn it!" he cursed, echoing Applejack's sentiments, "I... apologize, but my brother Flam handles returns, and he's out wetting his whistle in the bar next door. I can't stand that place, myself. It's full of those hoods with their leather jackets and oily hair. Disgusting place!"