open Ask any pony on a date!

[The Shadow Stallion 127]

(Sure. : ) )

 

Steelhide rose and finally got a good look at Princess Luna. He was taken aback by her beauty and he grew even more nervous all of a sudden. He tried to hide it though, not wanting to break court etiquette. "I am a er." He began to say and then paused taking a breath and regaining his nerves. In a normal tone with a slight hint of nervousness in his voice he said. "Princess Luna, I humbly come before you this night to offer my aid to the kingdom of Equestria. I am a traveling knight and it would be an honor to serve you."

 

Steelhide paused and then realized he forgot to introduce himself and to take off his helmet. He berated himself mentally and then continued. "My apologies, I er forgot to introduce myself. My name is Steelhide." As he finished he reached up and removed his helmet, placing it beside him.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

He scratched his chin and thought. "Well, seeing as you're looking so intently at me, I'll take that as a yes. Hmm..." He tried to think of anything interesting about himself to tell her. "Well, I live out near the Everfree forest, I like music and sour candy, and..." He debated with himself if he should tell her the story behind his eye. "I'll tell you about this..." He points at his eyepatch. "Some other time."

 

She tilts her head at you, and suddenly lunges for your eye-patch, giggling. She wants to wear it now.... Things could get difficult for you fast. Except, you are saved by the magic of a particular purple unicorn who was collecting something she'd forgotten at Sugar Cube Corner before her movie. "She's quite the handful, huh?" Twilight asks.

 

 Veiled Spike replies, "It's great! Although my eyes are actually not a good start in my case. They're VERY different to the point where it would actually scare other newer ponies. I've also thought about looking for a house in Ponyville to move in to. I'm from Las Pegasus, and I just needed a start from all the commotion going on from there. Anyway, is your brother okay? Is he working now?"

 

"He's... nervous. See, not many ponies work up the nerve to ask him on a date, anywhere. Not as friends, note as marefriends.... heck, not even as stallionfriends. They all think he's to work-driven fer a relationship an the like. Not a single one of em seems tuh think that maybe he's just shy... Here he comes now."

 

Big Mac seems to drag his hooves up the hill. Other than not wearing his harness, he looks practically the same.

 

Beta ray starts to mingle well waiting for Pinkie, keeping the flowers in his sachel, hoping to surprise her with them. He decides well waiting to grab a chocolate cupcake. He makes his way over to the cupcake table and grabs one to sort of munch on well waiting for Pinkie to come out.

As he grabs one Pinkie sets out another tray, "You made it!" She grins at you, "Great idea. Parties are always super duper fun, and this way I can show off the Cake's recipes!" Either she's forgotten the cupcake party was her idea, or she just doesn't care...

 

Scilight nodded, and placed his weapon in the guards hooves. "Thank you for your maturity. I will not be hostile or attack you, or anypony else. However, no magic will not be a problem for me since Im a TechQuestrian. Also..." Scilight hooved his assault rifle, 2 pistols, trusty spas-12, and other miscellanious weapons and firearms. "Alright, I'm unarmed. What do you want me to do next?"

 

He opens the doors the rest of the way to reveal a narrow staircase with ponies going almost all the way to the door. Suddenly, it becomes clear why he tripped. You have a feeling it could be a very long time until you see the princess. "As you step through the doorway, you might feel a slight tingle. That's the magic field. Good luck!"

 

DJ thinks to himself about that butterfly migration. He knows that, with as much as he loves animals, he knew that, just like Rainbow Dash, it was gonna be boring. But he would do anything for Fluttershy, so if it meant watching Butterflies for who knows how long. he would ask later.

 

As the butterflies started to migrate, DJ hears Rainbow yawn, so he whispers into her ear, "I'm right there with you, Rainbow Dash. Say, if this migration is as long as last years, how long should this be? Not that this is boring, but..."

 

She whispers back, "Last year, I woke up at midnight and remarked about the clouds. Fluttershy corrected me by explaining a special kind of moth that migrates with the butterflies. This could go on all night."

 

Fluttershy looks over at you to and starts to say something, but her eye catches on something and she gasps, then starts talking about a rare butterfly. Are you listening to her rant?

 

(Sure. : ) )

 

Steelhide rose and finally got a good look at Princess Luna. He was taken aback by her beauty and he grew even more nervous all of a sudden. He tried to hide it though, not wanting to break court etiquette. "I am a er." He began to say and then paused taking a breath and regaining his nerves. In a normal tone with a slight hint of nervousness in his voice he said. "Princess Luna, I humbly come before you this night to offer my aid to the kingdom of Equestria. I am a traveling knight and it would be an honor to serve you."

 

Steelhide paused and then realized he forgot to introduce himself and to take off his helmet. He berated himself mentally and then continued. "My apologies, I er forgot to introduce myself. My name is Steelhide." As he finished he reached up and removed his helmet, placing it beside him.

 

She covers her mouth at your flustered gestures, only barely concealing her smile. "Interesting. A knight in shinning armor. Well, as it so happens, we seem to be having a tad bit of trouble guarding the paths of the Everfree at night. If your courage and sword hoof are as sharp as your court etiquette we could use you. How would you like to be the Night's knight?"

[Moved to Elsewhere 11,330]

She tilts her head at you, and suddenly lunges for your eye-patch, giggling. She wants to wear it now.... Things could get difficult for you fast. Except, you are saved by the magic of a particular purple unicorn who was collecting something she'd forgotten at Sugar Cube Corner before her movie. "She's quite the handful, huh?" Twilight asks.

 

 

"He's... nervous. See, not many ponies work up the nerve to ask him on a date, anywhere. Not as friends, note as marefriends.... heck, not even as stallionfriends. They all think he's to work-driven fer a relationship an the like. Not a single one of em seems tuh think that maybe he's just shy... Here he comes now."

 

Big Mac seems to drag his hooves up the hill. Other than not wearing his harness, he looks practically the same.

 

As he grabs one Pinkie sets out another tray, "You made it!" She grins at you, "Great idea. Parties are always super duper fun, and this way I can show off the Cake's recipes!" Either she's forgotten the cupcake party was her idea, or she just doesn't care...

 

 

He opens the doors the rest of the way to reveal a narrow staircase with ponies going almost all the way to the door. Suddenly, it becomes clear why he tripped. You have a feeling it could be a very long time until you see the princess. "As you step through the doorway, you might feel a slight tingle. That's the magic field. Good luck!"

 

 

She whispers back, "Last year, I woke up at midnight and remarked about the clouds. Fluttershy corrected me by explaining a special kind of moth that migrates with the butterflies. This could go on all night."

 

Fluttershy looks over at you to and starts to say something, but her eye catches on something and she gasps, then starts talking about a rare butterfly. Are you listening to her rant?

 

 

She covers her mouth at your flustered gestures, only barely concealing her smile. "Interesting. A knight in shinning armor. Well, as it so happens, we seem to be having a tad bit of trouble guarding the paths of the Everfree at night. If your courage and sword hoof are as sharp as your court etiquette we could use you. How would you like to be the Night's knight?"

Beta shrugged it off and took it as just Pinkie being Pinkie. He then remembered the flowers she had picked especially for her. He cleared his throat and said, "By the way Pinkie, for this occasion I have brought you these lovely pink flowers picked out especially for you." He takes out the flowers and gives them to her.

[crisahys 149]

"He's... nervous. See, not many ponies work up the nerve to ask him on a date, anywhere. Not as friends, note as marefriends.... heck, not even as stallionfriends. They all think he's to work-driven fer a relationship an the like. Not a single one of em seems tuh think that maybe he's just shy... Here he comes now." Big Mac seems to drag his hooves up the hill. Other than not wearing his harness, he looks practically the same.

 

Veiled Spike pardons Applejack and walks over up the hill with the picnic supplies. When she made it up the hill, she drops her supplies gently and said, "Hey, Big Mac. Brought some sandwiches and cupcakes to eat. Just to let you know, I'm never here to set you up for failure, and I think that with all of those feelings built inside you, I do feel quite bad for ponies who are shy. I, myself, am afraid to take off my sunglasses because of what my eyes look like, and everypony I tried to ask out ran away from me because of my eyes, so I shied away from dating, so this is my first time in many years I really asked out, and it's quite an equivalent to a milestone for me. I really hope you understand. Anyway, I'll go ahead and set up the picnic area. Is there anything you want on your sandwich, Big Mac?"

[Steel Accord 6,658]

 

 

She shrugs, "I should be good on most questions. How about you ask an I- Woap!" Some water had collected in an especially deep hole in the ground. The normally sure-of-foot buffalo is falling towards you, her trade-goods about to be ruined in the water-filled pot-hole. How will your horse-drawn picture of this distracting scene look, I wonder...

 

 

"Careful!" Steel's wing snapped outwards, catching Little Strongheart before she was plunged into the puddle. "Somepony should really see to that. Wouldn't want the local's ambassador taking a mud bath. Are you okay, my lady?" Steel asked of his new friend.

[That Horse 41]

@NightWing

 

Scilight Grins, then turns around, and gets otu a cuple bits into his right hoof. "Ehh... Thank you, Royal guard member. And a little tip for you, too." Scilight hoofed the bits to the guard, and held up his teleporter into the air, and clicked a couple buttons, ready to teleport
 

Edited August 15, 2014 by Scilight Paitanibu

[DJShy 872]

She whispers back, "Last year, I woke up at midnight and remarked about the clouds. Fluttershy corrected me by explaining a special kind of moth that migrates with the butterflies. This could go on all night."

Fluttershy looks over at you to and starts to say something, but her eye catches on something and she gasps, then starts talking about a rare butterfly. Are you listening to her rant?

 

As DJ starts to think about how long this could take, he then realizes that he hasn't been paying any attention to Fluttershy.

 

Not wanting to hurt Fluttershy's feelings by saying he wasn't listening or paying any attention to the butterflies, DJ half-lies and says, "Sorry Fluttershy. I was so interested in the butterflies and how they look that I haven't heard a single word you said all this time. Could you please repeat that?"

[Live Forever 316]

"Just being kind," Freeze chuckled. "Let's go!"

They walked to the movie theater and saw the concessions stand.

 

"Would you like some popcorn?" Freeze asked. He realized his mistake and quickly added "Princess." He gave a sharp smile to signify that it was okay to laugh at his forgetfulness.

[Comet Tail 808]

"Already?" Twilight's voice comes down, "I thought his mom said the daiting books would last at least a week. It's been about three days, right?"

 

"Twilight, it's been five." Spike calls back up the stairs. He sighs at you, "Sorry, she gets like this."

 

A rather bedraggled Twilight comes down stairs. Her magic levitates the books away from you and onto the shelves. A quick glance in the mirror makes her blush.  "Sorry, I need a moment." She disapeers and comes back a little less raggedy. "Alright. Were you looking for something specific? We got a couple more Bit Thorne books in... Gravity, and his Stars and Relativity." She digs through a stack, "And some... more adult themed... books. Spike, who ordered these?" Twilight's blushing spreads slowly across her face, as a duo of snickering comes from outside. A bluish streak and a pink streak fly away from the window at attempted observation.

 

"Oh, no problem." I reply to Spike as Twilight comes down the stairs.

 

After the rest of her dialogue I perk an eyebrow and look at the window, sensing the motion. Adult... Books?... Well, I suppose a library has to be stocked on all kinds of books... But she doesn't know who ordered them? I guess it's not her fault. I shake off the thought and continue, wanting to avoid the awkwardness of bringing those books up;

 

"Actually, I was wondering some things about string theory. Namely, if there's a limit to the maximum number of spatial dimensions if the higher ones were curled up even smaller. I've got an... Interesting idea to do with the interiors of black holes and the nature of the folded calabi-yau manifolds of string theory's higher dimensions, so maybe if there's something more on the internal structure of black holes, or the geometry of the calabi-yau manifolds in string theory?..."

 

My semi-droning trails off as a thought hits me, perking my ears up as my voice pops up in energy; "Actually, how much do you know? I noticed a telescope on the balcony. Are you, you know, interested in astronomy? It looked pretty powerful." I'm now bubbling with excitement; "-Ooh, can you make out the planets through it!? I'll bet the moon is beautiful through it! And it's winter, too, lots of crisp, clear skies!"

 

[edited]

Edited August 16, 2014 by Comet Tail

[The Shadow Stallion 127]

Steelhide broke into a great smile and said "Twould be a great honor Mi'lady." He went to bow and accidentally kicked his helmet, sending it rolling across the floor. He winced slightly at the clumsy action, he wasn't usually this clumsy and he wondered how badly his nervousness must be showing. He then decided to try and distract the princess from his court blunder by saying. "Nopony shall be harmed in the everfree as long as they are under my protection." Though he said this as more of a distraction, he meant every word of it.

 

He stretched out a hoof and pulled his accidentally kicked helmet back to him as he had said this.

[Count Paradox 3,548]

As Puff jumps for my patch, I quickly lean back and try to hold her back. "N-no, Puff, that is not a good idea!" Suddenly, I feel her lifted off of me as Twi comes into view. "Heh... Thanks. Things could have gotten... bad... if you hadn't stopped her." He adjusts his patch and looks at Puff. "You really can't do that, Puff. Its... Dangerous..." He sighs.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

ChikoritaBrony, on 15 Aug 2014 - 12:28 PM, said:

Beta shrugged it off and took it as just Pinkie being Pinkie. He then remembered the flowers she had picked especially for her. He cleared his throat and said, "By the way Pinkie, for this occasion I have brought you these lovely pink flowers picked out especially for you." He takes out the flowers and gives them to her.

 

“Awww, how sweet!” She giggles and grabs a random flower pot seemingly from nowhere. “I’ll display them in the place of honor!” She places them on the table. “Go ahead and try them all. Each one is just a little different.” She hops happily back to the kitchen.

 

crisahys, on 15 Aug 2014 - 1:58 PM, said:

Veiled Spike pardons Applejack and walks over up the hill with the picnic supplies. When she made it up the hill, she drops her supplies gently and said, "Hey, Big Mac. Brought some sandwiches and cupcakes to eat. Just to let you know, I'm never here to set you up for failure, and I think that with all of those feelings built inside you, I do feel quite bad for ponies who are shy. I, myself, am afraid to take off my sunglasses because of what my eyes look like, and everypony I tried to ask out ran away from me because of my eyes, so I shied away from dating, so this is my first time in many years I really asked out, and it's quite an equivalent to a milestone for me. I really hope you understand. Anyway, I'll go ahead and set up the picnic area. Is there anything you want on your sandwich, Big Mac?"

 

“Yeap.”

 

Applejack comes next to him, blushing a bit, “Since this is the first date he’s had in a bit, he asked me to just sit in fer a bit. Is that okay with you? And, umm…. He likes daisies and carrots. He just thinks it’s too feminine.” She kinda covers her face while Big Mac glares at her.

 

Steel Accord, on 15 Aug 2014 - 3:35 PM, said:

 

"Careful!" Steel's wing snapped outwards, catching Little Strongheart before she was plunged into the puddle. "Somepony should really see to that. Wouldn't want the local's ambassador taking a mud bath. Are you okay, my lady?" Steel asked of his new friend.

 

She blushes, couphs, and waves him off embarresedly, “Yep. Never better. That trail should take me home.” She bites her lip and looks away, not used to being saved. She usually didn’t need it.

 

Scilight Paitanibu, on 15 Aug 2014 - 4:09 PM, said:

@NightWing

 

Scilight Grins, then turns around, and gets out a couple bits into his right hoof. "Ehh... Thank you, Royal guard member. And a little tip for you, too." Scilight hoofed the bits to the guard, and held up his teleporter into the air, and clicked a couple buttons, ready to teleport

 

“Uhh, this isn’t a bribe, is it?” He shuffles nervously, not sure whether to take it or leave it. He was also confused by your devices, most of your weapons, and most of your behaviorisms...

 

DJ Shy-3, on 15 Aug 2014 - 7:56 PM, said:

As DJ starts to think about how long this could take, he then realizes that he hasn't been paying any attention to Fluttershy.

 

Not wanting to hurt Fluttershy's feelings by saying he wasn't listening or paying any attention to the butterflies, DJ half-lies and says, "Sorry Fluttershy. I was so interested in the butterflies and how they look that I haven't heard a single word you said all this time. Could you please repeat that?"

 

“Of course,” she smiles, “These butterflies are called Mountain Crystals. They hibernate to the forest on the lower slopes of mountains, and lay their eggs. When the caterpillars hatch, they eat pine needles. They have a special way of doing it, so they don’t hurt themselves. And when it’s time, they create beautiful cocoons,that look just like gemstones. It’s really unfortunate, because poacher’s- Oh no!” On the horizon, three balloons with  what appeared to be nets full of butterflies were flying away. “The butterflies!”

Dash is suddenly on her hooves, “Lets go get ‘em!”

What do you do?

 

Ludicrous.Speed, on 15 Aug 2014 - 8:47 PM, said:

"Just being kind," Freeze chuckled. "Let's go!"

 

They walked to the movie theater and saw the concessions stand.

 

"Would you like some popcorn?" Freeze asked. He realized his mistake and quickly added "Princess." He gave a sharp smile to signify that it was okay to laugh at his forgetfulness.

 

She waves her hoof at the formality, “Just Twilight please.”

Pinkie leans in, “She’s to modest about her titles.”

“And I would like some popcorn. But don’t worry about. You want anything?” She tosses a couple bits on the counter, which gets swiped and exchanged for a large popcorn and a drink.

 

Comet Tail, on 15 Aug 2014 - 11:31 PM, said:

"Oh, no problem." I reply to Spike as Twilight comes down the stairs.

 

After the rest of her dialogue I perk an eyebrow and look at the window, sensing the motion. Adult... Books?... Well, I suppose a library has to be stocked on all kinds of books... But she doesn't know who ordered them? I guess it's not her fault. I shake off the thought and continue, wanting to avoid the awkwardness of bringing those books up;

 

"Actually, I was wondering some things about string theory. Namely, if there's a limit to the maximum number of spatial dimensions if the higher ones were curled up even smaller. I've got an... Interesting idea to do with the interiors of black holes and the nature of the folded calabi-yau manifolds of string theory's higher dimensions, so maybe if there's something more on the internal structure of black holes, or the geometry of the calabi-yau manifolds in string theory?..."

 

My semi-droning trails off as a thought hits me, perking my ears up as my voice pops up in energy; "Actually, how much do you know? I noticed a telescope on the balcony. Are you, you know, interested in astronomy? It looked pretty powerful." I'm now bubbling with excitement; "-Ooh, can you make out the planets through it!? I'll bet the moon is beautiful through it! And it's winter, too, lots of crisp, clear skies!"

 

[edited]

 

(Oh gods above, help me to understand string theory. I’m more of a chemist than an astronomer…)

Twilight magics books to their appropriate place, though a few of them just seem to disappear. “I can make out all the planets in this galaxy, and sometimes one or two outside. Would you like to see?” She grins and practically bounces up the stairs, rambling facts about the telescope. “It has three modes; a color filter for view stars, it’s classical lense functions, which is pretty powerful, and then a little bit of magic to go past what the normal lenses would be able to see. Recently, I’ve been studying an anomaly on the surface of the moon.

 

The Shadow Stallion, on 15 Aug 2014 - 11:34 PM, said:

Steelhide broke into a great smile and said "Twould be a great honor Mi'lady." He went to bow and accidentally kicked his helmet, sending it rolling across the floor. He winced slightly at the clumsy action, he wasn't usually this clumsy and he wondered how badly his nervousness must be showing. He then decided to try and distract the princess from his court blunder by saying. "Nopony shall be harmed in the everfree as long as they are under my protection." Though he said this as more of a distraction, he meant every word of it.

 

He stretched out a hoof and pulled his accidentally kicked helmet back to him as he had said this.

“Then come, there is much to do.” In a flash, neither of you are in the courtroom (And your helmet is returned to your head.) Now you seem to be in an armory. Well, an alicorn armory. Four sets of armor and different specialty weapon-racks are neatly displayed in a doorless room. Luna quickly dons her armor in a practiced fashion and grabs a scythe, before teleporting to a crossroad barracks with you. She knocks on the door, which is answered by the male pony that you saw leaving the courtroom earlier. He salutes; “Princess. I had not expected to see you again tonight.”

“Dusk, it’s always a pleasure.” She steps to the side, “This is Steelhide, a traveling knight. I ask that you show him a few necessary tricks, and then deploy him for the protection of travelers.”

“Yes Princess.” He looks you up and down, then gestures for you to follow. Luna nods encouragingly.

 

Count Paradox, on 16 Aug 2014 - 12:19 AM, said:

As Puff jumps for my patch, I quickly lean back and try to hold her back. "N-no, Puff, that is not a good idea!" Suddenly, I feel her lifted off of me as Twi comes into view. "Heh... Thanks. Things could have gotten... bad... if you hadn't stopped her." He adjusts his patch and looks at Puff. "You really can't do that, Puff. Its... Dangerous..." He sighs.

 

Puff looks down, disappointed. She quickly perks up, as her muffin is placed before her. Twilight goes off to find Pinkie. When Fluffle completes her muffin, she holds up a sign with a skull and crossbones, and a question mark.

[crisahys 149]

 

 

“Yeap.”   Applejack comes next to him, blushing a bit, “Since this is the first date he’s had in a bit, he asked me to just sit in fer a bit. Is that okay with you? And, umm…. He likes daisies and carrots. He just thinks it’s too feminine.” She kinda covers her face while Big Mac glares at her.

 

Veiled Spike replies with a grin as she lays out the blanket, makes sandwiches, and puts down the cupcakes, "I don't mind you sitting with us on our first date. That'll be great because I have about a set of 6 cupcakes, so we may get two cupcakes each after we finish our sandwiches. I have extra bread slices as well as daisies, carrots, lettuce, pickles, daffodil, potato slices, Swiss cheese, cucumber, tomato, bologna, olives, and onions. Since I came in prepared, any preference you have, Applejack?"

[Moved to Elsewhere 11,330]

ChikoritaBrony, on 15 Aug 2014 - 12:28 PM, said:

Beta shrugged it off and took it as just Pinkie being Pinkie. He then remembered the flowers she had picked especially for her. He cleared his throat and said, "By the way Pinkie, for this occasion I have brought you these lovely pink flowers picked out especially for you." He takes out the flowers and gives them to her.

 

“Awww, how sweet!” She giggles and grabs a random flower pot seemingly from nowhere. “I’ll display them in the place of honor!” She places them on the table. “Go ahead and try them all. Each one is just a little different.” She hops happily back to the kitchen.

 

crisahys, on 15 Aug 2014 - 1:58 PM, said:

Veiled Spike pardons Applejack and walks over up the hill with the picnic supplies. When she made it up the hill, she drops her supplies gently and said, "Hey, Big Mac. Brought some sandwiches and cupcakes to eat. Just to let you know, I'm never here to set you up for failure, and I think that with all of those feelings built inside you, I do feel quite bad for ponies who are shy. I, myself, am afraid to take off my sunglasses because of what my eyes look like, and everypony I tried to ask out ran away from me because of my eyes, so I shied away from dating, so this is my first time in many years I really asked out, and it's quite an equivalent to a milestone for me. I really hope you understand. Anyway, I'll go ahead and set up the picnic area. Is there anything you want on your sandwich, Big Mac?"

 

“Yeap.”

 

Applejack comes next to him, blushing a bit, “Since this is the first date he’s had in a bit, he asked me to just sit in fer a bit. Is that okay with you? And, umm…. He likes daisies and carrots. He just thinks it’s too feminine.” She kinda covers her face while Big Mac glares at her.

 

Steel Accord, on 15 Aug 2014 - 3:35 PM, said:

 

"Careful!" Steel's wing snapped outwards, catching Little Strongheart before she was plunged into the puddle. "Somepony should really see to that. Wouldn't want the local's ambassador taking a mud bath. Are you okay, my lady?" Steel asked of his new friend.

 

She blushes, couphs, and waves him off embarresedly, “Yep. Never better. That trail should take me home.” She bites her lip and looks away, not used to being saved. She usually didn’t need it.

 

Scilight Paitanibu, on 15 Aug 2014 - 4:09 PM, said:

@NightWing

 

Scilight Grins, then turns around, and gets out a couple bits into his right hoof. "Ehh... Thank you, Royal guard member. And a little tip for you, too." Scilight hoofed the bits to the guard, and held up his teleporter into the air, and clicked a couple buttons, ready to teleport

 

“Uhh, this isn’t a bribe, is it?” He shuffles nervously, not sure whether to take it or leave it. He was also confused by your devices, most of your weapons, and most of your behaviorisms...

 

DJ Shy-3, on 15 Aug 2014 - 7:56 PM, said:

As DJ starts to think about how long this could take, he then realizes that he hasn't been paying any attention to Fluttershy.

 

Not wanting to hurt Fluttershy's feelings by saying he wasn't listening or paying any attention to the butterflies, DJ half-lies and says, "Sorry Fluttershy. I was so interested in the butterflies and how they look that I haven't heard a single word you said all this time. Could you please repeat that?"

 

“Of course,” she smiles, “These butterflies are called Mountain Crystals. They hibernate to the forest on the lower slopes of mountains, and lay their eggs. When the caterpillars hatch, they eat pine needles. They have a special way of doing it, so they don’t hurt themselves. And when it’s time, they create beautiful cocoons,that look just like gemstones. It’s really unfortunate, because poacher’s- Oh no!” On the horizon, three balloons with what appeared to be nets full of butterflies were flying away. “The butterflies!”

 

Dash is suddenly on her hooves, “Lets go get ‘em!”

 

What do you do?

 

Ludicrous.Speed, on 15 Aug 2014 - 8:47 PM, said:

"Just being kind," Freeze chuckled. "Let's go!"

 

They walked to the movie theater and saw the concessions stand.

 

"Would you like some popcorn?" Freeze asked. He realized his mistake and quickly added "Princess." He gave a sharp smile to signify that it was okay to laugh at his forgetfulness.

 

She waves her hoof at the formality, “Just Twilight please.”

 

Pinkie leans in, “She’s to modest about her titles.”

 

“And I would like some popcorn. But don’t worry about. You want anything?” She tosses a couple bits on the counter, which gets swiped and exchanged for a large popcorn and a drink.

 

Comet Tail, on 15 Aug 2014 - 11:31 PM, said:

"Oh, no problem." I reply to Spike as Twilight comes down the stairs.

 

After the rest of her dialogue I perk an eyebrow and look at the window, sensing the motion. Adult... Books?... Well, I suppose a library has to be stocked on all kinds of books... But she doesn't know who ordered them? I guess it's not her fault. I shake off the thought and continue, wanting to avoid the awkwardness of bringing those books up;

 

"Actually, I was wondering some things about string theory. Namely, if there's a limit to the maximum number of spatial dimensions if the higher ones were curled up even smaller. I've got an... Interesting idea to do with the interiors of black holes and the nature of the folded calabi-yau manifolds of string theory's higher dimensions, so maybe if there's something more on the internal structure of black holes, or the geometry of the calabi-yau manifolds in string theory?..."

 

My semi-droning trails off as a thought hits me, perking my ears up as my voice pops up in energy; "Actually, how much do you know? I noticed a telescope on the balcony. Are you, you know, interested in astronomy? It looked pretty powerful." I'm now bubbling with excitement; "-Ooh, can you make out the planets through it!? I'll bet the moon is beautiful through it! And it's winter, too, lots of crisp, clear skies!"

 

[edited]

 

(Oh gods above, help me to understand string theory. I’m more of a chemist than an astronomer…)

Twilight magics books to their appropriate place, though a few of them just seem to disappear. “I can make out all the planets in this galaxy, and sometimes one or two outside. Would you like to see?” She grins and practically bounces up the stairs, rambling facts about the telescope. “It has three modes; a color filter for view stars, it’s classical lense functions, which is pretty powerful, and then a little bit of magic to go past what the normal lenses would be able to see. Recently, I’ve been studying an anomaly on the surface of the moon.

 

The Shadow Stallion, on 15 Aug 2014 - 11:34 PM, said:

Steelhide broke into a great smile and said "Twould be a great honor Mi'lady." He went to bow and accidentally kicked his helmet, sending it rolling across the floor. He winced slightly at the clumsy action, he wasn't usually this clumsy and he wondered how badly his nervousness must be showing. He then decided to try and distract the princess from his court blunder by saying. "Nopony shall be harmed in the everfree as long as they are under my protection." Though he said this as more of a distraction, he meant every word of it.

 

He stretched out a hoof and pulled his accidentally kicked helmet back to him as he had said this.

“Then come, there is much to do.” In a flash, neither of you are in the courtroom (And your helmet is returned to your head.) Now you seem to be in an armory. Well, an alicorn armory. Four sets of armor and different specialty weapon-racks are neatly displayed in a doorless room. Luna quickly dons her armor in a practiced fashion and grabs a scythe, before teleporting to a crossroad barracks with you. She knocks on the door, which is answered by the male pony that you saw leaving the courtroom earlier. He salutes; “Princess. I had not expected to see you again tonight.”

 

“Dusk, it’s always a pleasure.” She steps to the side, “This is Steelhide, a traveling knight. I ask that you show him a few necessary tricks, and then deploy him for the protection of travelers.”

 

“Yes Princess.” He looks you up and down, then gestures for you to follow. Luna nods encouragingly.

 

Count Paradox, on 16 Aug 2014 - 12:19 AM, said:

As Puff jumps for my patch, I quickly lean back and try to hold her back. "N-no, Puff, that is not a good idea!" Suddenly, I feel her lifted off of me as Twi comes into view. "Heh... Thanks. Things could have gotten... bad... if you hadn't stopped her." He adjusts his patch and looks at Puff. "You really can't do that, Puff. Its... Dangerous..." He sighs.

 

Puff looks down, disappointed. She quickly perks up, as her muffin is placed before her. Twilight goes off to find Pinkie. When Fluffle completes her muffin, she holds up a sign with a skull and crossbones, and a question mark.

Beta blushes. He was glad to see Pinkie happy. He then starts eating some of the cupcakes. After a while he sees how hard Pinkie was working. He decided why not be a nice guy and give her one. He takes a pink cupcake and walks into the kitchen with the cupcake.

[Live Forever 316]

Freeze shook his head. "No thank you, Twilight," he declined. It was still hard for him to say her name without adding some royal title. "That won't be necessary." He turned to Pinkie Pie. "What about you, Pinkie?" He made sure to stay formal to impress his crush.

[That Horse 41]

@NightWing

 

No, Im not bribing you. Im just giving you a tip for your excellent service. Im not the kind of pony whom bribes another, specifically royal guards. Also, if you try to kill me, *gets out a watch, opens it* im prepared. This watch allows me to feign death. Anyway... Can I please have passage?

[DJShy 872]

“Of course,” she smiles, “These butterflies are called Mountain Crystals. They hibernate to the forest on the lower slopes of mountains, and lay their eggs. When the caterpillars hatch, they eat pine needles. They have a special way of doing it, so they don’t hurt themselves. And when it’s time, they create beautiful cocoons,that look just like gemstones. It’s really unfortunate, because poacher’s- Oh no!” On the horizon, three balloons with what appeared to be nets full of butterflies were flying away. “The butterflies!”

Dash is suddenly on her hooves, “Lets go get ‘em!”

 

What do you do?

 

DJ listened as close as possible to Fluttershy. He was paying as much attention as possible, when suddenly Fluttershy softly exclaimed about the butterflies.

 

When Rainbow Dash jumped to her hooves, DJ tries to do the same. He falls on his face. When he gets back up, he says, "Okay gals, what's the plan?"

[That Horse 41]

@night

 

Also, royal guard, the weapons I hoofed you are ones that the TechQUestrian police use. *pulls out a pistol, shoots holes in the stone wall* Sorry, I forgot this one. hoofs the pistol to you* I just thought you should know that TechQUestrian weapons are alot more powerful compared to yours.

[Count Paradox 3,548]

He sees her forlorne look and was about to say something, but the food arrived just then, and she seemed to perk back up. As they finish, he sees her hold up the sign. 'Where in Equestria does she get all these signs?' He thinks to himself. "Yes, its vrey dangerous... Do you really want to know why I wear this patch?" He asked, a worried look crossing his face.

[The Shadow Stallion 127]

Steelhide was a bit nervous at the sudden teleportation. As soon as he saw the armory though the tension eased out of him. Here was something he knew a good deal about. He gave a quick lookover the different armor and he raised an eyebrow critically. He then shrugged and decided it wouldn't be his place to advise royalty on armor.

 

He looked at Luna. "I shall not fail thee." He said earnestly. He then turned and looked at Dusk, nodding in salute to the fellow warrior. He respected others that knew how to fight and upheld the law. Generally speaking, Steelhide got along with just about any guard or warrior he came across. This was mainly due to the brothers-in-battle code generally respected among most warriors.

 

Steelhide wasn't sure what to make of Dusk, but he wouldn't judge him and would follow any orders assigned to him by the princess. "Well met, Dusk. Let us save the night then, eh?" Steelhide said with a hint of humor in his tone.

[Steel Accord 6,658]

 

 

She blushes, couphs, and waves him off embarresedly, “Yep. Never better. That trail should take me home.” She bites her lip and looks away, not used to being saved. She usually didn’t need it.

 

Steel quickly moved to apologize.

 

"I beg your pardon Ms. Strongheart. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I just didn't want you to take the plunge."

 

((OOC: FYI- Some Native American cultures hold that touching another that you don't know in most context, is a serious faux pas.)) 

[Comet Tail 808]

Comet Tail, on 15 Aug 2014 - 11:31 PM, said:

"Oh, no problem." I reply to Spike as Twilight comes down the stairs.

 

After the rest of her dialogue I perk an eyebrow and look at the window, sensing the motion. Adult... Books?... Well, I suppose a library has to be stocked on all kinds of books... But she doesn't know who ordered them? I guess it's not her fault. I shake off the thought and continue, wanting to avoid the awkwardness of bringing those books up;

 

"Actually, I was wondering some things about string theory. Namely, if there's a limit to the maximum number of spatial dimensions if the higher ones were curled up even smaller. I've got an... Interesting idea to do with the interiors of black holes and the nature of the folded calabi-yau manifolds of string theory's higher dimensions, so maybe if there's something more on the internal structure of black holes, or the geometry of the calabi-yau manifolds in string theory?..."

 

My semi-droning trails off as a thought hits me, perking my ears up as my voice pops up in energy; "Actually, how much do you know? I noticed a telescope on the balcony. Are you, you know, interested in astronomy? It looked pretty powerful." I'm now bubbling with excitement; "-Ooh, can you make out the planets through it!? I'll bet the moon is beautiful through it! And it's winter, too, lots of crisp, clear skies!"

 

[edited]

 

(Oh gods above, help me to understand string theory. I’m more of a chemist than an astronomer…)

Twilight magics books to their appropriate place, though a few of them just seem to disappear. “I can make out all the planets in this galaxy, and sometimes one or two outside. Would you like to see?” She grins and practically bounces up the stairs, rambling facts about the telescope. “It has three modes; a color filter for view stars, it’s classical lense functions, which is pretty powerful, and then a little bit of magic to go past what the normal lenses would be able to see. Recently, I’ve been studying an anomaly on the surface of the moon.

 

(Galaxy? Some outside? I'm just going assume you meant solar system )

My face lights up at her first words, my ears perk and eyebrows raise, and by the time she mouths her first question mark, I'm leaning in with my forelegs spread like a puppy ready to pounce. "I can?! You'll let me? The planets!? This will be fantastic!"

 

I listen with my attention rapt to every word she says as my hooves carry me up the stairs after her. A magic-boost? Oooh,

 

Magic has always been a funny thing for me. I'm in love with the concept and many of the ideas, but I just don't find it intuitive like the non-arcane sciences. It's always been something I've meant to delve into more but have never really been sure how to proceed. As for my own magic skills; its a lot like my physical health; I'm always meaning to exercise more but I never seem to get around to it. The thought flashes through my mind; I wonder how much she knows about magic. I wonder if she could help me with my own magical abilities! A quick twinge of excitement shoots through my hooves at the thought of learning to teleport or even self-levitate! Long time, but hard-to-reach dreams of mine, second only to the dream of being able to magically create parts and inventions!

 

But her next words throw those thoughts to the side. "Recently?" I ask, "You mean there's something that's been going on on the moon recently!? That's insane!" I gasp as a twinge of urgency and a current of excitement take my voice, "Is it related to Nightmare - I mean - Luna's recent return, maybe, and the Mare in the Moon vanishing? Water ice deposits maybe exposed and evaporating by the vanishing craters? Something... Magical? Something else that was on the moon along with Night-Luna?!"

Edited August 19, 2014 by Comet Tail

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

crisahys, on 17 Aug 2014 - 2:52 PM, said:

 

Veiled Spike replies with a grin as she lays out the blanket, makes sandwiches, and puts down the cupcakes, "I don't mind you sitting with us on our first date. That'll be great because I have about a set of 6 cupcakes, so we may get two cupcakes each after we finish our sandwiches. I have extra bread slices as well as daisies, carrots, lettuce, pickles, daffodil, potato slices, Swiss cheese, cucumber, tomato, bologna, olives, and onions. Since I came in prepared, any preference you have, Applejack?"

 

She waves you off, “Nope. I brought some apples. This all’s fer you guys.” She smiles at you openly, nudging her brother.

 

ChikoritaBrony, on 17 Aug 2014 - 2:57 PM, said:

Beta blushes. He was glad to see Pinkie happy. He then starts eating some of the cupcakes. After a while he sees how hard Pinkie was working. He decided why not be a nice guy and give her one. He takes a pink cupcake and walks into the kitchen with the cupcake.

 

Shesmiles and nods at you, currently busy. It doesn’t seem to occur to her that you’re in to help. “Did you wanna try the batter? I’ll let you, unlike soomeponies I could mention.” She glares at a portrait of the Cakes, and continues mixing.

 

Ludicrous.Speed, on 17 Aug 2014 - 3:43 PM, said:

Freeze shook his head. "No thank you, Twilight," he declined. It was still hard for him to say her name without adding some royal title. "That won't be necessary." He turned to Pinkie Pie. "What about you, Pinkie?" He made sure to stay formal to impress his crush.

 

“No thanks. I brought my own.” She pulls out a string of rock candy and munches down. Surprisingly, it doesn’t crunch.

 

“We gotta hurry, the movies starts in five minutes.”

“But commercials…..”

 

“No Pinkie, now!” She gives the guy behind the counter money and takes her concessions, rushing off to get a good seat.

 

Scilight Paitanibu, on 17 Aug 2014 - 4:10 PM, said:

@NightWing

 

No, Im not bribing you. Im just giving you a tip for your excellent service. Im not the kind of pony whom bribes another, specifically royal guards. Also, if you try to kill me, *gets out a watch, opens it* im prepared. This watch allows me to feign death. Anyway... Can I please have passage?

 

Scilight Paitanibu, on 17 Aug 2014 - 9:17 PM, said:

@night

 

Also, royal guard, the weapons I hoofed you are ones that the TechQUestrian police use. *pulls out a pistol, shoots holes in the stone wall* Sorry, I forgot this one. hoofs the pistol to you* I just thought you should know that TechQUestrian weapons are alot more powerful compared to yours.

“You had passage ten minutes ago man. And I don’t think I’m allowed to accept tips……” He shifts awkwardly at the wide-open doorway, waiting to close it behind you.

 

DJ Shy-3, on 17 Aug 2014 - 7:25 PM, said:

DJ listened as close as possible to Fluttershy. He was paying as much attention as possible, when suddenly Fluttershy softly exclaimed about the butterflies.

 

When Rainbow Dash jumped to her hooves, DJ tries to do the same. He falls on his face. When he gets back up, he says, "Okay gals, what's the plan?"

 

Rainbow Dash says, “Run in, get the butterflies, kick some flank, get out.” She then jumps to execute. Fluttershy stands awkwardly at the edge, looking down, then looks up worriedly at the ballon.

 

Count Paradox, on 17 Aug 2014 - 10:38 PM, said:

He sees her forlorne look and was about to say something, but the food arrived just then, and she seemed to perk back up. As they finish, he sees her hold up the sign. 'Where in Equestria does she get all these signs?' He thinks to himself. "Yes, its vrey dangerous... Do you really want to know why I wear this patch?" He asked, a worried look crossing his face.

 

She nods emphatically. She then shows the waiter a picture of a shake, which comes near-instantly. He seemed to already know it was coming. She probably comes here often.

 

The Shadow Stallion, on 17 Aug 2014 - 11:01 PM, said:

Steelhide was a bit nervous at the sudden teleportation. As soon as he saw the armory though the tension eased out of him. Here was something he knew a good deal about. He gave a quick lookover the different armor and he raised an eyebrow critically. He then shrugged and decided it wouldn't be his place to advise royalty on armor.

 

He looked at Luna. "I shall not fail thee." He said earnestly. He then turned and looked at Dusk, nodding in salute to the fellow warrior. He respected others that knew how to fight and upheld the law. Generally speaking, Steelhide got along with just about any guard or warrior he came across. This was mainly due to the brothers-in-battle code generally respected among most warriors.

 

Steelhide wasn't sure what to make of Dusk, but he wouldn't judge him and would follow any orders assigned to him by the princess. "Well met, Dusk. Let us save the night then, eh?" Steelhide said with a hint of humor in his tone.

 

Dusk just nods and leaves the door open. It leads to a small, unassuming shack with a deck of cards. He sits in front of it and gestures you to sit across from him.

 

Steel Accord, on 18 Aug 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:

Steel quickly moved to apologize.

 

"I beg your pardon Ms. Strongheart. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I just didn't want you to take the plunge."

 

((OOC: FYI- Some Native American cultures hold that touching another that you don't know in most context, is a serious faux pas.))

 

“I know you did it out of kindness. Just…. try not to do it while you’re within tribal boundaries. It would not be a good end for you…” She takes a moment, and then leads on.

 

Comet Tail, on 18 Aug 2014 - 11:59 PM, said:

(Galaxy? Some outside? I'm just going assume you meant solar system )

My face lights up at her first words, my ears perk and eyebrows raise, and by the time she mouths her first question mark, I'm leaning in with my forelegs spread like a puppy ready to pounce. "I can?! You'll let me? The planets!? This will be fantastic!"

 

I listen with my attention rapt to every word she says as my hooves carry me up the stairs after her. A magic-boost? Oooh,

 

Magic has always been a funny thing for me. I'm in love with the concept and many of the ideas, but I just don't find it intuitive like the non-arcane sciences. It's always been something I've meant to delve into more but have never really been sure how to proceed. As for my own magic skills; its a lot like my physical health; I'm always meaning to exercise more but I never seem to get around to it. The thought flashes through my mind; I wonder how much she knows about magic. I wonder if she could help me with my own magical abilities! A quick twinge of excitement shoots through my hooves at the thought of learning to teleport or even self-levitate! Long time, but hard-to-reach dreams of mine, second only to the dream of being able to magically create parts and inventions!

 

But her next words throw those thoughts to the side. "Recently?" I ask, "You mean there's something that's been going on on the moon recently!? That's insane!" I gasp as a twinge of urgency and a current of excitement take my voice, "Is it related to Nightmare - I mean - Luna's recent return, maybe, and the Mare in the Moon vanishing? Water ice deposits maybe exposed and evaporating by the vanishing craters? Something... Magical? Something else that was on the moon along with Night-Luna?!"

 

“There’s a conspiracy theory that the rebellion was just a staged event to send Luna covertly to the moon. I don’t put much stock on it. Besides, the anomaly never moves. It stays in the same position on the moon no matter what. I think it’s a building of some sort.”

[The Shadow Stallion 127]

Steelhide looks warily at the cards, but takes a seat across from Dusk. He wasn't sure what cards had to do with going on night patrol, but he shrugged mentally, it wasn't his place to question. However, he could still be curious and wary. "What are these for?" Steelhide asked curiously.

[Moved to Elsewhere 11,330]

crisahys, on 17 Aug 2014 - 2:52 PM, said:

 

Veiled Spike replies with a grin as she lays out the blanket, makes sandwiches, and puts down the cupcakes, "I don't mind you sitting with us on our first date. That'll be great because I have about a set of 6 cupcakes, so we may get two cupcakes each after we finish our sandwiches. I have extra bread slices as well as daisies, carrots, lettuce, pickles, daffodil, potato slices, Swiss cheese, cucumber, tomato, bologna, olives, and onions. Since I came in prepared, any preference you have, Applejack?"

 

She waves you off, “Nope. I brought some apples. This all’s fer you guys.” She smiles at you openly, nudging her brother.

 

ChikoritaBrony, on 17 Aug 2014 - 2:57 PM, said:

Beta blushes. He was glad to see Pinkie happy. He then starts eating some of the cupcakes. After a while he sees how hard Pinkie was working. He decided why not be a nice guy and give her one. He takes a pink cupcake and walks into the kitchen with the cupcake.

 

Shesmiles and nods at you, currently busy. It doesn’t seem to occur to her that you’re in to help. “Did you wanna try the batter? I’ll let you, unlike soomeponies I could mention.” She glares at a portrait of the Cakes, and continues mixing.

 

Ludicrous.Speed, on 17 Aug 2014 - 3:43 PM, said:

Freeze shook his head. "No thank you, Twilight," he declined. It was still hard for him to say her name without adding some royal title. "That won't be necessary." He turned to Pinkie Pie. "What about you, Pinkie?" He made sure to stay formal to impress his crush.

 

“No thanks. I brought my own.” She pulls out a string of rock candy and munches down. Surprisingly, it doesn’t crunch.

 

“We gotta hurry, the movies starts in five minutes.”

 

“But commercials…..”

 

“No Pinkie, now!” She gives the guy behind the counter money and takes her concessions, rushing off to get a good seat.

 

Scilight Paitanibu, on 17 Aug 2014 - 4:10 PM, said:

@NightWing

 

No, Im not bribing you. Im just giving you a tip for your excellent service. Im not the kind of pony whom bribes another, specifically royal guards. Also, if you try to kill me, *gets out a watch, opens it* im prepared. This watch allows me to feign death. Anyway... Can I please have passage?

 

Scilight Paitanibu, on 17 Aug 2014 - 9:17 PM, said:

@night

 

Also, royal guard, the weapons I hoofed you are ones that the TechQUestrian police use. *pulls out a pistol, shoots holes in the stone wall* Sorry, I forgot this one. hoofs the pistol to you* I just thought you should know that TechQUestrian weapons are alot more powerful compared to yours.

“You had passage ten minutes ago man. And I don’t think I’m allowed to accept tips……” He shifts awkwardly at the wide-open doorway, waiting to close it behind you.

 

DJ Shy-3, on 17 Aug 2014 - 7:25 PM, said:

DJ listened as close as possible to Fluttershy. He was paying as much attention as possible, when suddenly Fluttershy softly exclaimed about the butterflies.

 

When Rainbow Dash jumped to her hooves, DJ tries to do the same. He falls on his face. When he gets back up, he says, "Okay gals, what's the plan?"

 

Rainbow Dash says, “Run in, get the butterflies, kick some flank, get out.” She then jumps to execute. Fluttershy stands awkwardly at the edge, looking down, then looks up worriedly at the ballon.

 

Count Paradox, on 17 Aug 2014 - 10:38 PM, said:

He sees her forlorne look and was about to say something, but the food arrived just then, and she seemed to perk back up. As they finish, he sees her hold up the sign. 'Where in Equestria does she get all these signs?' He thinks to himself. "Yes, its vrey dangerous... Do you really want to know why I wear this patch?" He asked, a worried look crossing his face.

 

She nods emphatically. She then shows the waiter a picture of a shake, which comes near-instantly. He seemed to already know it was coming. She probably comes here often.

 

The Shadow Stallion, on 17 Aug 2014 - 11:01 PM, said:

Steelhide was a bit nervous at the sudden teleportation. As soon as he saw the armory though the tension eased out of him. Here was something he knew a good deal about. He gave a quick lookover the different armor and he raised an eyebrow critically. He then shrugged and decided it wouldn't be his place to advise royalty on armor.

 

He looked at Luna. "I shall not fail thee." He said earnestly. He then turned and looked at Dusk, nodding in salute to the fellow warrior. He respected others that knew how to fight and upheld the law. Generally speaking, Steelhide got along with just about any guard or warrior he came across. This was mainly due to the brothers-in-battle code generally respected among most warriors.

 

Steelhide wasn't sure what to make of Dusk, but he wouldn't judge him and would follow any orders assigned to him by the princess. "Well met, Dusk. Let us save the night then, eh?" Steelhide said with a hint of humor in his tone.

 

Dusk just nods and leaves the door open. It leads to a small, unassuming shack with a deck of cards. He sits in front of it and gestures you to sit across from him.

 

Steel Accord, on 18 Aug 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:

Steel quickly moved to apologize.

 

"I beg your pardon Ms. Strongheart. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I just didn't want you to take the plunge."

 

((OOC: FYI- Some Native American cultures hold that touching another that you don't know in most context, is a serious faux pas.))

 

“I know you did it out of kindness. Just…. try not to do it while you’re within tribal boundaries. It would not be a good end for you…” She takes a moment, and then leads on.

 

Comet Tail, on 18 Aug 2014 - 11:59 PM, said:

(Galaxy? Some outside? I'm just going assume you meant solar system )

My face lights up at her first words, my ears perk and eyebrows raise, and by the time she mouths her first question mark, I'm leaning in with my forelegs spread like a puppy ready to pounce. "I can?! You'll let me? The planets!? This will be fantastic!"

 

I listen with my attention rapt to every word she says as my hooves carry me up the stairs after her. A magic-boost? Oooh,

 

Magic has always been a funny thing for me. I'm in love with the concept and many of the ideas, but I just don't find it intuitive like the non-arcane sciences. It's always been something I've meant to delve into more but have never really been sure how to proceed. As for my own magic skills; its a lot like my physical health; I'm always meaning to exercise more but I never seem to get around to it. The thought flashes through my mind; I wonder how much she knows about magic. I wonder if she could help me with my own magical abilities! A quick twinge of excitement shoots through my hooves at the thought of learning to teleport or even self-levitate! Long time, but hard-to-reach dreams of mine, second only to the dream of being able to magically create parts and inventions!

 

But her next words throw those thoughts to the side. "Recently?" I ask, "You mean there's something that's been going on on the moon recently!? That's insane!" I gasp as a twinge of urgency and a current of excitement take my voice, "Is it related to Nightmare - I mean - Luna's recent return, maybe, and the Mare in the Moon vanishing? Water ice deposits maybe exposed and evaporating by the vanishing craters? Something... Magical? Something else that was on the moon along with Night-Luna?!"

 

“There’s a conspiracy theory that the rebellion was just a staged event to send Luna covertly to the moon. I don’t put much stock on it. Besides, the anomaly never moves. It stays in the same position on the moon no matter what. I think it’s a building of some sort.”

Beta proudly said, "yes" and tasted the cupcake batter. When he put it in his mouth, it suddenly felt like his mouth had a party going on and it was awesome. After being lost in the deliciousness for a few seconds, he came back to reality and said, "Wow Pinkie, that was the best thing I have ever tasted in my whole life!"