private Rose, Schemes, and Hats (1x1 with Samurai Equine)

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

Trilby listens, but he feels like he is stuck in history class again. Still, he does his best to absorb all this information. "I see... And do I need to worry about having certain coat or mane colors?" Trilby asks.

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

Illania shook her head and smiled. "You don't have to worry about that, all ponies can be any colors here, usually. So you don't have to worry about that. Any questions?" she asked him curiously. 

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

Trilby nods as he takes in everything. "Only one..." He dusts off his fancy shirt before looking at Reticent. "When do we get started?" (Character count, limit count, I hate doing this. I really hate it.)

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

"I think the first thing to do would be to show you the general lay of the land and get you used to your surroundings first. If you wanna be doing business or anything like that, I'd have to clear that with the Queen which means you'll have to have a meeting with her. But if she accepts, the best place to do business would be in the center of the kingdom." she smirked. "As long as you cut me a good portion of your earnings for my generous help..."

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

Trilby nods. "I'm ready to go whenever you are. As for profits... Let's talk about that when I actually get my business started, which I fully plan to open sooner rather than later, no matter what." Trilby says. He takes a moment to switch things up. He removes the frills from his shirt, and switches his fedora for a large gatsby cap.

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

Illania nodded and began leading him back up the long stairs leading to the surface. When they were at the surface she shut the door. "If you ever have to access this place, the handle is hidden in the grass right here." she remarked, showing him that, before she began leading them towards the train station. "So our leader. Her name is Rosemarid. Strong alicorn leader, her magic is felt nearly everywhere. It is what gives our land its bountiful natural beauty. Some say that without it, we'd not be where we are today." she commented. 

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

"I'll keep it in mind." Trilby says as he follows her out. From the bunker to the train, Trilby feels like a tourist once more, wondering how many sights he may have to see before he's done. "An alicorn, huh? That's interesting. I thought Twilight, Celestia, Luna, and Cadance were the only alicorns."

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

Illania grinned widely. "Oh, there are others. Rosemarid is thought to be the Alicorn of Roses and Spring itself. Although she doesn't really impact the rest of the world that much, her magic does carry a bit beyond here. There is also Glacier Ray, the alicorn of Winter...she is not someone I have met personally but far beyond here she lives in the Blue mountains."

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

Trilby nods, listening to it all. "Spring and winter... So is there an Alicorn of Summer, and one of Fall?" Trilby asks. Might as well see if there's a pattern. (Limit break, limit break, limit break!)

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

Illania shrugged. "It's very much possible although I don't know of their existence. This world is far wider than you or most can comprehend. It goes and goes and goes...seemingly with no limit, so who knowis what could be out there." 

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

Seems like there is some things even Trilby's new friend doesn't fully know right now. Just as he feared. He may have to learn some things on his own. ... Trilby kicks his hoof. "...So when is that train getting here?"

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

Just as he finishes that question the train arrives at the station and various other ponies get off the train. There was a swarm of ponies everywhere but thankfully Illania stuck by his side and joined his side, paying for their tickets. She simply smirked, before looking out the window as the train pulled away.

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

Trilby gives an awkward smile. Guess that answers that question. And thankfully Reticent pays the toll. Not only that, but Trilby is also thankful none of the other citizens make a scene at Trilby's appearance. For now, he gets on the train with her. Where it stops, only Reticent knows.

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

The train continued off into the bountiful landscape. Everywhere he looked there was some sort of reference to roses, be that in signs, wear, or ponies cutie marks. Some citizens noted his appearance but didn't question anything out of respect. Besides, it's not like they even had the capacity to think about what layed beyond. Through it all, Illania's smirk remains unchanging.

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

The repeating pattern doesn't go unnoticed. Seeing a theme, Trilby checks his supplies. He does have a fake rose to go with some of his fashion supplies. He puts it in his shirt, letting it stand out like an ornament. "What do you think? Does it help me fit in better?"

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

Illania smiled and nodded in approval at his ornament placement. "Indeed it does." she spoke, shifting her rose necklace about a little bit. "If you have a rose on you they won't give you a second look I can guarantee that. We'll be at the capital in about an hour and a half, so sit tight." she remarks.

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

"Heh. I'm use to giving these away for flirtation purposes, but if wearing them makes me fit in, I'll be sure to include it in all my future fashion designs." Trilby says. 1 hour and 30 minutes? Trilby nods. "Sounds like a good time for a nap. Unless you've got some more lessons you want to squeeze in." Trilby lounges on a seat with every intent of covering his face with his hat and napping a while.

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

Illania nodded in approval and would allow him to nod off. To be honest, she was thinking of doing the same. It had already been quite a prominent day for her and it was time to catch some shut eye. She felt her eyes get heavy and would nod off to sleep. If Trilby didn't have anything else to say, they would have arrived at the train station, Illania would have woke him up. 

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

With the go-ahead from his new friend, Trilby covers his eyes with his hat and takes a nap. ... Hopefully one of them will wake up when it's time to get off the train. Trilby can be very bad about napping too long.

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

Illania would get up to go but then realized he was still there napping! With a grin on her purple muzzle, she'd go up to him and shake him awake. For him, he was likely in a vey peaceful place. How all good things must come to an end, am I right? "Wake up! We are here." she exclaimed.

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

"...Sheila?" Trilby says in his sleep before waking up. "Huh? Oh, we're here." He hops up, cleans himself off, straightens his clothes, and follows Reticent out of the train. What does this part of the kingdom look like?

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

When they exit the train they see that they are in a fairly large open space. Contrary to what most would think a capital to be, it was large and open. There was a massive walled castle on top of a hill overlooking the rest of the area around it, which seemed to be largely upper class and residential areas. There were a few tall buildings, but none of them were as tall as the ones in canterlot. Despite that, the thoughtful construction of each building made it clear that there was a lot of thought that went into each of them. 

[Samurai Equine 50,632]

@Starforce

Trilby takes in the visions before him. Lots of solid engineering behind the architecture here. Still, Trilby notices the castle on top of hill the most. "...Your royalty does believe in elevators, right?"

[Starforce 26,587]

@Samurai Equine

Illania smirks. "Why wouldn't they? Although elevators around here are specifically designed for the royalty and the elite. Most common ponies use stairs. Don't ask me why that is, it's a weird norm." she spoke, leading him down the long winding path to the top of the hill where the castle sat.

[Trilby Hatter]

@Starforce

Trilby cringes. This is the first kingdom where commoners can't use the elevator. "Well if I can't shake things up with hats, maybe I can at least convince the royalty to give the commoners free elevator usage." Trilby says to himself. He is NOT looking forward to this. An athlete he is not. Even as they walk up the hill, Trilby can all ready tell his legs will be aching tomorrow.