open Far From Home (RP)

[Rapid Miles 14]

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Rapid looked at the changeling infront of him put his hoof up for a hoof bump. Rapid was in a mild state of shock. Here, infront of him was a real changeling. He was not disguised, nor did he look like he had evil intentions. This changeling looked like any other normal pony. Rapid's mouth turned up into a slight smile as he raised his own hoof and hoof bumped the changeling's hoof.

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@@Rapid Miles, @@EQ_Theta, @@reader8363, Francis understood Rapid's hesitation to hoof bump him, he was a changeling after all. "I don't enjoy how we are judged by the Canterlot incident." He tried not to sound like he was saying Rapid was judging him. "Nonetheless, we are still judged by it." He said lowering his head. "I hope one day we can live in ponyville without disguises, and without being hit on the head with a glass bottle." He rubbed his head where he had scars from being hit on the head with said bottle. "Well it's been nice meeting you all, I'll be by the drink stand if you need me." He said walking to the drink stand.

Edited July 13, 2016 by Frannis

[Rapid Miles 14]

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Rapid's smile turned into a slight frown as he watched the changeling walk to his stall. Rapid's ears flatten on his head as he thinks about all of the things that could have been done to him. He looks over to Night Eyes. "Does he get hurt here often...?" He asks,looking upset.

[Loud Opinion 602]

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Gold Dust craned his head to see beyond the other pegasus's to witness a very bazaar rag-tag team. This gave him pause and allowed him to subside his anger. "Sorry, I just, haven't been feeling myself lately," as Gold Dust tried to explain his hoof drifted to his yellow jeweled ring. "I could use some company,"  Gold Dust admitted as his eyes scanned the people before him, trying to get a better idea of who he'll be walking with. "Well, seeing as it's already dark, we could find some street performers. They like to use flashing lights and fireworks around here, and you can really see them shine in the dark."

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@@Rapid Miles,  

Starry took a small bow and said as she lifted her mask onto the top of her head, "Pleasure to meet you, Rapid, and like Night said, name's Starry Days.

 

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She looked at the pegasus that looked at his ring and said as she pulled out her book, 

"So, what is your name? Performing sound kinda fun, at least I won't be looked at weird."

[Rapid Miles 14]

@@reader8363, 

 

Rapid looks over at Starry as she introduces herself. He smiles slightly and bows his head a slight bit.

"It's nice to meet you too Starry Days." He says before lifting his head back up and looking back at Night Eyes to listen to his answer,waiting patiently.

[EQ_Theta 464]

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Night Eyes replied to Rapid Miles, "It did happen in the past and while what happened during the royal wedding was a disaster, I think it's about time to show that we aren't going to hold a grudge over them. I like to think the changelings are nicer than they appear."

As to Gold Dust's mention of street performers and the entertainment, it had occurred to him that the night market was just about set up. If anything, the food there might be a nice start to the evening. "There's a thought. The night market's probably up and running. If you'd like, there's plenty of merrymaking to go about when there's food, entertainment, and company involved." He looked to everyone present and continued, gesturing with his right hoof and pointing the way out of the alley. 

"Shall we?"

[Rapid Miles 14]

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Rapid felt his stomach twist and turn as a lump in his throat formed. He normally didn't go to events due to all of the ponies that would be present nor did he socialize with ponies very much. "W...Would you mind if I just stayed with you all..? I'm not really much of a social butterfly..." Rapid asks Night Eyes and Starry,a slight look of nervousness on his face that he was trying his best to hide.

Edited July 14, 2016 by Rapid Miles

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@@Rapid Miles,

Starry said as lowered her mask and looked up at the sunset

"Sure you can join us."

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She took off her clothes and her mask, placed them in her bag as she pulled out her book and found a spell to conceal her cutiemark. She hid her cutie mark and said as she placed the book back,

"Where do we go first?"

[Loud Opinion 602]

    Gold Dust blinked and saw the stars weren't out yet, despite seeing them in clear view, not an instant earlier. This put Gold Dust on edge. The reaction was visible to anyone that happened to be looking at his face at the time.

 

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    "You can lead the way, I'm just tagging along." replyed Gold Dust as he stepped aside the entrance of the ally; waiting for the others to pass so he can follow.

    However, he was also careful to make sure he was as far from the changeling as he thought was reasonable, while still being in the group. Unnoticeable to the untrained eye, and a coincidence to a trusting pony.

[EQ_Theta 464]

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The night market is a fairly long walk from the alley to the city gates. Celestia planned to have them there so the locals peddling their wares would see business and the visitors could find what they wanted. The city planning officials were aghast to the decision to do so, considering they already made changes to the city square being renovated to fit more ponies in it. Overhead, the fireworks show had just begun, already making a spectacular introduction to the newly established guild of pyrotechnicians working together with chemists from the local university. 

Meanwhile, the group had just walked past the first stalls of the fair; Night Eyes eyed a few jewel-encrusted trinkets and exotic delicacies. There was even one that looked like a soup kitchen serving the stuff high-end restaurants would normally have on their menus. 

 

"Feel free to stop at any time if you see something you like. I'm curious though," Night Eyes said and looked to both Gold Dust and Rapid Miles. "What brings you two to Canterlot? Well, other than the fair, that is. I mean, this is the main attraction and all but is there something in particular you're looking for here?"

[Rapid Miles 14]

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Rapid looks down a little,trying to remember. He drew up a blank. He couldn't even remember how he got here for some reason. All he remembered was being in Ponyville,going to bed in his house,before waking up in Canterlot in an inn room.

"I..don't really remember...to be quite honest with you..." Rapid says,with a slightly confused look on his face as he wondered what happened between Ponyville and Canterlot as well as who or what brought him there.

[EQ_Theta 464]

@@Rapid Miles

 

"I'm sure something in this fair might jog your memory. And, no rush in trying to remember what it is." Night Eyes replied and remembered the words spoken to him by a companion he had met earlier in the day. There was certainty in what he was told even if it didn't apply to him. Not everyone comes to the fair looking to take home a nice souvenir; some come here to search for something no stall vendor could sell, and they may possibly leave no closer to satisfaction. "The fair will be around for about a week."

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Nearby, the pegasus notices a strange-looking pony, one notable for a camera. Unlike other visitors to Canterlot, this one made him stand out among the others. And it was the most opportune time for one as the first night of the fair brought about a spectacular fireworks show and a slew of street performances not normally seen on Canterlot's streets.

"Enjoying your time?" Night Eyes inquired, feeling a lot more comfortable talking to strangers and being more genuinely friendly. "Quite a lot to see tonight."

 

[Contrast 292]

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Shutter spoke, without turning his head away from the scene in front of him. “I couldn’t agree more.” There was a moment of silence, then a small clicking sound from the camera around his neck, before he continued. “I haven’t seen such an event like this in years. There’s so much to see and discover...”

 

He put his camera down and turned towards the pony that had addressed him. He gave a friendly smile and outstretched his hoof, before saying “but I’m getting ahead of myself. My name’s Shutter, nice to meet you.”

Edited July 15, 2016 by Contrast

[EQ_Theta 464]

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Night Eyes fixed his pack and checked his items before returning the gesture, and enthusiastically replied, "Night Eyes, scholar at the Canterlot Observatory. The light pollution this evening would stop me from observing the stars tonight but this is my 'night off.'" 

 

He finished his greeting with his two wings trying to make quotation marks in the air, though it took some effort on his part, mostly because his wings weren't as dextrous as other pegasi. 
 

"Seen anything that caught your interest?"

[Contrast 292]

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Shutter took a moment to think back on the stalls and side shows he had visited beforehand. Many of them were of cultures he had never knew existed. “Plenty, however, the stall showcasing Japon really caught my attention. I really wish I could have kept one of those… Koi fish I believe they were called.”

 

After having a having a small laugh, over what he considered a missed opportunity, he placed a hoof underneath his chin in thought. “On an off hoof though, you wouldn’t happen to know of any more events like this fireworks display?” He made a small gesture, with his wings, to the many ponies gathered and observing the show. “I need to be at more large shows like this.”

Edited July 18, 2016 by Contrast

[EQ_Theta 464]

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Other shows? The only thing he was aware of is a street parade. He heard of similar events from Las Pegasus and places off to the far east. The fair was more than just a showcase of goods, and performers from beyond Equestria would likely be in town for the duration of the fair. 

Night Eyes replied, "Not that I know of but I do recall a set-up for a street show for something called uh... 'Lion Dances?' Something of the sort with lots of drums and cymbals being played in the open. I hear it's popular in the eastern regions."  

[Contrast 292]

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"Lion Dances, you don't say? I guess that's where I'm headed, once I have the chance." As he finished speaking, Shutter picked up a small bag from the ground beside him and slung it around his waist; afterwards, he began to lightly hover off the ground. Unbeknownst to him though, a picture had fallen from his bag. "It's embarrassing to say, but I may have forgotten to book a place to stay. I'll probably be heading to the nearest tavern or inn next."

 

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If he recalled correctly, there was also a small drinking stand that he had passed by earlier. It was on route to the inn and it was getting a little late after all, what would be the harm in stopping there and seeing what exotic concoctions were available... or a soda might be nice too.

 

"Sorry for being so short, but I guess ought to be off. It was nice meeting you Night eyes, and I'm sure we'll be seeing each other around the fair."

Edited July 18, 2016 by Contrast

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@@Contrast, Francis lifted up a drink to his mouth, taking a sip. "Hm?" He turned around once he heard somepony talking, and spotted the pony walking over to the drink stand, he was about to say hi, but then wondered if maybe the pony wasn't. no, he definitely was walking to the drink stand. "Hi." 'Wow, real original.' He thought, he had to add something on to that. he couldn't just go with a two letter introduction. "Name's Francis." He walked over to Shutter, and raised a hoof to the pony.

[reader8363 1,281]

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Starry stopped at a stall that was selling cloaks and bought a thick white cloak with fur in it, then she saw that the group was leaving her. She ran up and said, 

"Sorry, had to stop to get a warm cloak before I travel through the frozen north to the badland."

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    The conversations around him meant little to Gold Dust, for he was in a hell of temptation if he wasn't here for a fun friendly outing. Currently, he was in heaven as he browsed the stalls for luxuries and foods. And what luxuries they were; A copper chalice that slightly purifies water, cloaks, enchanted to help remove stains, aerodynamic horses shoes, and silks cloth for all purposes, blankets, clothing, you name it. All of the wears were about as helpful as a single grain of salt for your hay-fries, but that didn't matter to Gold Dust: anything that helped more than it hurt was worth the bits to him.

 

    Speaking of hay-fries, the food stalls were also a prime target for Gold Dust. Where else would Gold Dust be able to indulge in such exotic foods as, love-in-a-cup  'What a weird name,'  or rice balls  'What is it with these foreign names?' 

 

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    Gold Dust seemed to quickly get into the spirit of the fair, as he went from brightly lit stall to brightly lit stall, trading his bits for all manner of barbels. Emptying his bag of bits to fill the already empty bag for holding his purchases. Thankfully, he had the sense to buy that bag first, or he wouldn't have been able to carry everything he wanted.

 

    Those with keen eyes and sharp memories would have spotted the fact that Gold Dust's was leaving behind a faint trail of yellow powder while his back was missing it's wings and his golden ring was missing it's jewel.

[Contrast 292]

After short flight, Shutter found himself landing outside of the drinking stall. With the promise of an exotic drink fresh in his mind, Shutter began to make his way towards the counter; but he was stopped by an odd sight. @, Shutter looked at the changeling and furrowed his brow.

 

He’d heard much about changeling in the papers once the Canterlot invasion had ended, but it was his first time seeing one up close. It was a curious sight, unlike what he’d heard from rumors...

 

Realizing he’d been lost in his own thoughts and, worse yet, scrutinizing the changeling in front of him. Shutter quickly recovered and shook the changeling’s hoof. “Sorry, not sure where my head is today... Francis? You can call me Shutter. I take it you're here for a drink as well?”

 

[ Your on a role with this whole awkward thing tonight, Shutter -_- ]

Edited July 20, 2016 by Contrast

[EQ_Theta 464]

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(right before Shutter and Night Eyes part ways) "Enjoy your stay! Before I forget, Canterlot's rates can be high, especially at a time like this when business is booming!" Night Eyes rushed to get that last bit of information out to help Shutter out. This is very true for the inns' rates. 

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Night Eyes was feeling a little better as the night rolled in. He's feeling relieved he didn't have to go about beating himself over thinking he'll go berserk from the stress. He did remember once attending Princess Twilight's seminars. 

"No need to apologize if you see anything interesting and decide to run off!" The pegasus enthusiastically said, "I'd like to see more of the fair myself!" Just as he finished, he caught a glimpse of a market stall selling assorted mushroom platters, sautéed with lettuce wraps. Another one had an interesting name: Wandering Hills. Apart from the its hill or mound-like shape, there wasn't much to it. He ran off for a bit to ask and returned with several plates of both to share. 

"Ever tried any of these? Delicacies from the east and west! If you do wonder about what these Wandering Hills taste like, all the clerk told me was to just stuff it in my mouth and let the taste do the talking...." He paused for a moment and added in a deadpan manner: "it's sweet bread."  

[Rapid Miles 14]

((Sorry about being gone guys, but I'm back))

 

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Rapid had been moving along with the group silently, observing what they did as well as the other ponies they past as they walked. Rapid had done this many a time before this, such as when his family would go somewhere like this marketplace. Rapid would observe ponies and how they went about their day. A question then arises in Rapid's mind as he reflected the last little bit of being with this group. He turns his head toward Night Eye. 

 

"Um...Night Eyes...about the Changeling from earlier...Frannis...does he ever tag along with you or does he prefer to stay at his drink stall...?" Rapid asks the other Pegasus, tilting his head slightly.

[EQ_Theta 464]

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"I'm not entirely sure," Night Eyes replied hesitantly. "We only met earlier today and I haven't really gotten around to asking. He does look interested in them. Must've found something he liked." 

It was fairly bright for an evening but the lights made Night Eyes dizzy. Out of the corner of his eye, he notices a pony - or what looks to be like one - from a distance away. He remembered to keep an eye on a hybrid creature sporting draconic features. It was for an acquaintance who sent him to the verge of tears and emergency room for asphyxiation but he wanted to do right by him out of kindness and remorse. 

 

"Is that..." He moved just a bit closer, his voice trailed off from the conversation he had with Rapid Miles for just a bit but after noticing the lack of stubs on the head and the definite absence of scales and wings, he decided to reel himself back in and return to reality. 

"Sorry about that. I thought I saw someone of interest. The lights must be doing something to my eyes."