open Exploring and Settling New Lands (RP) -Open World RP-

[The Pixelated Pony 883]

"Okay bye!" Sparkle said as he left she started to think about what Travel had just said ". If I am the first then why and how do I exist I wish I could meet them why am I like this? What's the point? What is the biological advantage over regular pegasi? Aside from being angeryer? And well me..."

[That pony 32]

When Travel got out of the hospital, he noticed it was dark and raining outside, he did not enjoy the rain he thought it was really annoying, besides, he is more of a summer person anyways. "I hate rain, wait a second, im a pegasus!" He flew up to the clouds and flew over the rain all the way to the barn. "Aha! Take that nature!" He knocked on the door and the farmer pony opened the door. "Hello there, how is everything?" Says Travel

"Fine, although isn't it odd that a pegasus would have a barn?" He asks "Thats racist, here is your pay and ill see you tomorrow." He walks into the house and sits down.

[Reaver 350]

@@Ochre_Dust, @@Little Red, @@Jellal Fernandes

 

"Oh, I guess I can do that." Glider said, a little uncertainly. Guy-Man had been very tired after all, falling asleep like that. She would go gently wake him up, and ask him whether he wanted to come. It would be a nice plus, too, if it would apparently help Peregrine.

 

She beamed at the two ponies, spread her wings, and soared off. She considered as she flew, vaguely looking for the specific tent in a sea of tents. So, Sylvia was in charge of things... Oh. Hey! That's where Guy-Man and I can get rights to that land he found. Glider realized. She beamed at the thought, and suddenly the surreal dream of the beautiful clearing Guy-Man had shown her seemed more real.

 

She found the tent, landed gracefully, and trotted inside. Guy-Man was still sleeping. She lightly nudged him with her muzzle. "Hey, Guy-Man," she said softly. "I found Blitz and Peregrine. They're waiting to meet a pony called Sylvia. I think she can help us get that land you found, too. But we can see them later, if you're too tired now."

[Kira Dogeikage 230]

@@Reaver,

 

"Nah, I'm good, we can go meet this Sylvia, and I don't know that I've met Peregrine, and I hardly know Blitz," Guy-Man said. He then stretched out with a long yawn, and trotted over to the entrance of the tent. He could see the house now, and he even had ideas planned out for family and friends, such as a nice backyard with an outdoor kitchen. "Ready when you are."

[Reaver 350]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red, @@Ochre_Dust

 

"I'm ready!" Glider said cheerfully, casting a sidelong smile at the stallion. She could see the light in his eyes, and wondered if he was also seeing the life of the little piece of land they were going to have.

 

She leapt into the air, and led him to Peregrine and Blitz, who were where she had left them. She spiraled into her landing and stumbled a little, almost falling into Blitz. "Hi again, girls," she said cheerfully. "That didn't take as long as I thought it would. Peregrine, have you met Guy-Man?" she asked, gesturing.

[The Pixelated Pony 883]

Sparkle was dreaming a strange dream practically a nightmare but less nightmare like " so what do you guys think is on the other side? Gold? Treasure? Cute stallions? " Sparkle looks at Travel who looks at her disapprovingly "what too soon? I was jokeing kinda..." Travel walks off " no Travel c'mon you know I didn't mean it Travel please don't leave me Travvvvvvvvleeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!" Sparkle woke up screaming

[Ochre_Dust 329]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red, @Reaver

 

"I don't believe I've met Guy-Man before." Peregrine steps forward, offering a hoof to the stallion in greeting. "I'm Peregrine. I'm looking to start a hoof and mane care business. Perhaps a bit luxurious for a colony, but it's what I'm good at." Peregrine turns to show her cutie mark, and then smiles. "So, tell us about yourself, Guy-Man."

[Kira Dogeikage 230]

@@Little Red, @@Ochre_Dust, @@Reaver, 

 

"A pleasure," Guy-Man said, shaking Peregrine's hoof. "Well, there's not too much to tell, really, I could write my life story in a single paragraph. I'll give you all the condensed version. "Well, I was born and raised in Canterlot, shortly after I got out of school I went to Manehattan. My father was a lieutenant colonel in the Equestria Marine Corps and always hoped I would surpass him. While I instantly took to the survival aspect of training, I couldn't ever hurt anypony. I listened to a lot of radio when I was a kid and I convinced my mom to get me a guitar. Eventually, I spent less time on training and more time on my music. This infuriated my father but my mother was glad that I was happy. I got my cutie mark shortly after, which aided my mother in convincing my father to give up on pushing me to join the Marines. As for Thomas, he was my neighbor. We'd always play games together, sit by each other in school, and so on. He was musically gifted as well, and we both got our musical cutie marks on the same day! We decided it was fate and we started a band together called Darlin' with Laurent Bancowitz. We originally did punk rock, and in one of our reviews, someone said it sounded like "daft punky thrash," and after Darlin' disbanded, Thomas and I went on to make Daft Pony. We eventually decided to start making EDM after we heard Vinyl Scratch," he concluded. "What about you? What's your story?"

 

(OOC: I copy-pasted from a conversation with Reaver.)

[Ochre_Dust 329]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red, @@Reaver

 

"Myself? Oh... I'm not much of anypony. My parents were both weather pegasi, they hoped I'd go that direction as well, but my talent lay elsewhere. After that I... sort of wandered. Basically a travelling barber, if you can imagine. I'm a real fan of roughing it. Being on the ships and this island is probably the most I've had cooked meals in my entire life, I usually prefer sticking to grasses."

 

Peregrine's ears perk. "Once I get set up, feel free to drop by, I do mares and stallions!"

[That pony 32]

Travel fell asleep on the couch,to him this couch was best thing he has slept on since 6 years ago, all he has mostly slept on were tents, sleeping bags and cots, alot of the time its the floor, and if he was lucky he could sleep on a cloud that was moving the right direction, the reason he doesn't always sleep on clouds is because one time he went on a journey to Appleoosa which took him a week of walking, he decided to sleep on a cloud and woke up 30 miles away and had to rewalk all the way and try to find his stuff he left on the ground. When he passed out he had the same nightmare of him being in an endless dessert until he died, but something was different this time, this time he could see somepony in the distance but couldn't quite make it out, then he woke up in panic.

[Kira Dogeikage 230]

@@Little Red, @@Ochre_Dust, @@Reaver,

 

"Thank you, I'll keep that in mind," Guy-Man said with a smile. He then looked at Glider and started thinking about all that had transpired in such a short amount of time. He hoped that this relationship would last, but he was very worried it wouldn't. He then spoke up. "Have either of you seen Sylvia? I've got a plot of land I'd like to claim." 

[Ochre_Dust 329]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red, @@Reaver

 

"Well, we're waiting for her to be able to see us. I don't think it can be much longer," said Peregrine.

 

A few minutes later the four ponies were admitted in by Sylvia, who quickly went back to her desk, intermittently looking up from her work. "What is it I can help you with today?" she asked.

 

Peregrine, only feeling slightly less comfortable having one of her friends speak on her behalf than speaking herself, stepped forward. "Ms. Sylvia Lace, I would like to request a plot of land suitable for myself to run a business, and also construct a home."

 

"Oh?" Sylvia didn't even look up from her work. "What business?"

 

"Ahem," Peregrine cleared her throat, her hind legs cross. "Hoof, mane and tail care, ma'am?"

 

Sylvia looked up from her work. "A barbershop then?"

 

"Well..." Peregrine's jaw tensed. "In essence, yes."

 

"What plot of land did you have in mind?"

 

"What plot of land? I... I thought you would have assigned that sort of thing. And what will it cost?"

 

"Just your registry, and of course what land you want?"

 

"Umm... well I don't know what's been taken." Peregrine waved a hoof in the air. "But something near the center of the town would make sense wouldn't it? Lots of hoof traffic I guess?"

 

Sylvia rolled her eyes, then unravelled a map, on it was a rough approximation of the area of the island. Peregrine recognized a few features she herself had found. Several lines marked off what appeared to be property lines, the center appearing the most grid-like and smallest properties. Sylvia planted a hoof over the densest part. "This is where the town'll be. Town hall, granary, mills, all the civic service and administrative places. The lots which have signatures on them are already claimed."

Peregrine looked over the map. The town looked like its center would be on the west side of the river, a fair distance inland, though there were several properties near is. Peregrine selected a lot that had river access, and was a fair distance from the granary. If the place was going to be her home as well, she wanted a pretty backyard.

 

"Alright, let me just..." Sylvia pulled out a paper with several paragraphs already filled in. "This is your homesteading contract. By signing this, you agree to actively inhabit and develop the land you are to receive for a period of no less than five years, at which point it will be yours to do with as your full and lawful property, including selling." Sylvia traced her hoof over the legal minutae. "Basically, don't use the property for anything illegal, build your business there, and maintain the property so it isn't overgrown with jungle weeds or filled with garbage. Think you can manage that?"

 

Slightly offended by the notion that she would do something illegal, but aware it was probably just formality, Peregrine nodded. Sylvia gave a pen, signed the deed, then the lot on the map, and Sylvia did the same. They then repeated the signing for two more forms to be kept as records, one for the city, one to be shipped back to Canterlot for the central records once contact with the mainland had been re-established.

 

Feeling a little overwhelmed by her sudden entry into land ownership, Peregrine backed away, hoof clutching the deed to her body, and taking a few gulps of air, before remembering one last question. "Uhh... how am I to build what I need?"

 

"By yourself, or hire builders if you have the bits. We do have our priorities," said Sylvia before she looked to the others. "Now I take it the rest of you want something as well? Let's hear it! The quicker I deal with your concerns, the sooner I can deal with everypony else's."

 

((Hope I did alright with Sylvia, and I hope you guys are alright with my pushing things along.))

[Reaver 350]

@@Ochre_Dust, @@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red

 

(You did wonderful with Sylvia!... I think. Anyway, I don't feel comfortable RPing her, so I'll let someone else do the dirty work.)

 

"Oh! Uh." Glider stepped forward, glancing uncertainly at Guy-Man. "We... er, that is... Ms. Sylvia, my friend Guy-Man found a beautiful plot of land and we were hoping to maybe get it if that's alright with you." Glider said, shrinking slightly away from the duty of talking to the curt mare at the desk. "We won't do anything illegal there either. Um, not exactly we!" She added quickly, "I'm not living with Guy-Man or anything!" She shook herself. She was being much too familiar with this mare, who clearly had better things to do. "Er, we know where the land is," she offered, gesturing at the map.

[Ochre_Dust 329]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red, @@Reaver

 

Sylvia looked at Glider, a touch nonplussed, but not interrupting. When Glider was done, the mare pushed the map a little closer. "So you have your own preference of property? Point it out on the map if you will please... How many ponies are going to be making residence at this property you have planned?"

[Ochre_Dust 329]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red, @@Reaver

 

"Private residence, later donation for a public park... One moment please." Sylvia looked over the map while pulling out several of the land deeds. "Well, that land is a bit further from where the town is planned. The current allotment is slated for ponies who plan on developing that land for a farm. If you could show me what kind of acreage you're interested in, I might be able to make some adjustments so your development won't be stepping on the future health of the settlement's economy. A park does sound lovely, it's just, I need to give out this land with confidence that it's actually going to be developed, and..." Sylvia tilted her head, looking to Guy-Manuel's cutie mark. "I'm not quite certain that a single pegasus with a musical bent would be able to deliver."

[Kira Dogeikage 230]

@@Little Red, @@Ochre_Dust, @@Reaver

 

"Oh... Ummm... I could... Hmmmm... What if I promised to use the berry bushes to help feed all the ponies? I would be willing to harvest them whenever the berries are ripe, and donate the berries to whoever needs them," Guy-Man said to Sylvia, attempting to barter with her. He wanted to keep this land as beautiful and natural as he could, but he also had selfish reasons for wanting to keep the land for himself.

[Ochre_Dust 329]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red, @@Reaver

 

Sylvia raised an eyebrow in plain incredulity. With a half-scoff, half-sigh, she looks to the map. "I'll tell you what. I can grant you sixteen hectares. Two hectares will be yours to deal with as you see fit, while the remaining fourteen will be held by you as a trust of the municipality to develop as a public park. That'd mean eventually building trails, making sure the vegetation and wildlife is healthy, and providing a few amenities as the town grows. It's a big project, but I have a feeling that even if you can't do it yourself, you're the sort who can attract the talent that can." Sylvia glanced over to Glider and Blitz for a brief moment on her last sentence before clearing her throat. "Do you think you could manage that?"

[Kira Dogeikage 230]

@@Reaver, @@Little Red, @@Ochre_Dust,

 

"Of course, of course, thank you very much for your generosity," Guy-Man said with a smile. He then looked over to Glider with a large smile on his face. He could barely contain his excitement. He had to stop himself from kissing Sylvia out of his happiness that she allowed him the land, he didn't want to ruin the relationship he and Glider had after all. He trotted over to Glider and hugged her.

[Reaver 350]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Ochre_Dust, @@Little Red

 

Glider had been listening, impressed by the conversation. Sylvia certainly knew what she was doing, and her respect for the mare grew. She blushed as Guy-Man hugged her, and hugged him back, happy at the result of things, and happy by her part in bringing Guy-Man to Sylvia. "This is so exciting!" she said quietly to Guy-Man, beaming at him. She didn't know the first thing about building, and didn't know if Guy-Man really did--but that was a bridge to cross for another day. One hoof at a time.

[Ochre_Dust 329]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red, @@Reaver

 

Peregrine breathed her own small sigh of relief, glad to see somepony else have their own little victory as the bureaucracy was gone through with the signing of more deeds and contracts and finally Guy's embrace of Glider. She noticed Sylvia giving a slightly exasperated look to the group of them as she made her way to her desk.

 

Peregrine spread her wings, using them to shepherd the others towards the exit. "Well, we've all got what we've come here for. Let's leave Sylvia to her work. We can do our celebrating back at our tent, and then figure out how we're going to get started with our new lives as property owners!" Peregrine gave a nervous laugh, belying her own intimidation at what was in store for her. She didn't know the first thing about construction, she'd have to operate her business out of a tent until she could get some helping hooves and the funds to pay for it.

[Little Red 1,529]

@@Ochre_Dust, @@Jellal Fernandes, @@Reaver,

Blitz stared hard at Glider and Guy-Man hugging. She decided to turn away to smile at Peregrine.

 

"Yeah, let's do that. You did an absolutely wonderful job, Peregrine." Blitz said, still smiling. She actually had been impressed by Peregrine handling the situation on her own. "And here I thought you'd need me," she added, smile widening teasingly.

[Ochre_Dust 329]

@@Jellal Fernandes, @@Little Red, @@Reaver

 

"I did too!" Peregrine blurted to Blitz. "I hope I'm able to meet the standards for 'developing the land'... I guess tomorrow I should head over there and mark out the land. Maybe set up some sort of temporary shelter, or a stall to run my business in until I get a proper building?"

 

Peregrine looked over her shoulder, noticing Guy-Man and Glider still enraptured in one another's wings. Peregrine inclined her head to Blitz to indicate wanting to move ahead slightly more.

[Little Red 1,529]

@@Ochre_Dust, 

Blitz nodded slightly and trotted slightly ahead. She was a little worried about her sister with that stallion that she hardly knew, but if she didn't come in a couple minutes, she could go back to get them.

 

"That sounds smart," Blitz said. "Also, a stall will help raise awareness. You really only need a building to hold more ponies and customers and maybe for additional comfort, otherwise they're not necessary. I might suggest looking around for ponies that might want to join as staff, but first you should start making a profit as a stall, I think."

[Ochre_Dust 329]

@@Ochre_Dust, 

Blitz nodded slightly and trotted slightly ahead. She was a little worried about her sister with that stallion that she hardly knew, but if she didn't come in a couple minutes, she could go back to get them.

 

"That sounds smart," Blitz said. "Also, a stall will help raise awareness. You really only need a building to hold more ponies and customers and maybe for additional comfort, otherwise they're not necessary. I might suggest looking around for ponies that might want to join as staff, but first you should start making a profit as a stall, I think."

 

"Yeah, I was thinking something similar. I mean, I've spent most of my adult life basically offering my service on the streets and in pony's homes." Peregrine leaned in close to Blitz. "So... Glider and Guy-Man seem particularly fond of each other. Sounds like they aren't both going to be living in Gu-Man's place though."

 

Peregrine giggled. "It's honestly kind of adorable how Glider is tripping over her own wings around him. I just hope that there's something more stable behind that."

[Little Red 1,529]

@@Ochre_Dust, 

Blitz sighed, glancing backwards. "I can't say I'm happy. It's such a... fast relationship. I hardly know Guy-Man. Glider's never been in a relationship before, and she's so... naive." She glanced back at Peregrine, and quickly looked away, a little surprised at how easily she had disclosed her thoughts to the other mare. "I guess it's kind of adorable. But Glider is always adorable," Blitz finished.