private S.S. Perennial RP

[Naturematthe 51]

Airy took a deep breath after Windy Runner had stepped back again - not because it was a relief that this hadn't turned out into a fight but because he had to keep it together so he wouldn't just start one. Airy wasn't insulted by the fact that Windy Runner didn't take him seriously - well, who would have done so? - but his arrogance made him get more and more mad over time.

"Is that a challenge?", Airy mumbled so silently that hardly anypony could hear it. He looked into Windy Runner's eyes to make him see that he wasn't done yet.

"And don't you give me any advise how to handle things... I can see how well you're able to handle your own ones. Please, talk to Windy Scamper if you need to and you think she even wants to hear it, but watch out what you're doing. Watch your tongue. And yes, I am giving you all the advise I want. Eventually it's up to you what you think of them or do with them..."

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Tearing his eyes away from Scamps, Windy scowled at Airy, before chuckling maliciously. "Ha! I don't need to challenge the likes of you... Nor do I need your pathetic life advice." However, Windy then realized that Airy had insulted him, namely his ability to 'handle things'. Narrowing his eyes to slits, Windy spat out in a quiet voice laced with enough venom to kill a Hydra, "And by the way, I wouldn't be one to talk about not having not being able to handle things if I were in your hooves..." Windy then gave a disdainful glance at Airy's wheelchair, "Seems to me you haven't done a good job of handling things either..." Windy finished, with a spiteful grin spreading over his face.

 

((Oh snap! Oh no he didn't!))

[Naturematthe 51]

With every word Windy Runner was saying, Airy's ability to hold back himself faded. Wouldn't it be the best idea to just move out of here?

No... he couldn't leave Scamps alone with that... thing that pretended to be a pony.

Windy Runner's obvious goal was to provoke Airy so he'd have to start a fight. Airy just couldn't fall for that...

But when Windy brought Airy's wheelchair into the mix, everything was over.

"Oh no, you didn't...", Airy said while breathing heavily. He slowly raised his hoof in front of Windy Runner's face. His facial muscles were strained by a lot of inner tensin he had to keep together, but eventually his power was broken. His hoof crashed onto the bar and Airy started laughing loudly.

"You... you think that you can get me with that? I... I am sorry, give me a minute... Oh, can you believe that? He's trying to combine my wheelchair with 'I can't handle things'! Oh my..."

Airy needed an exact minute to calm down again.

"Sorry about that. But seriously, that's the best you have? Look, I know that not only physical but also mental disability can be an illness, but other than you I'm even trying to do something about my disability. Anything else you wanna try, Mister?"

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

"I work on things like clocks; you could call me an engineer. I've even worked on a couple of trains once. That is probably the most fun thing I've done..."

He almost spaced out, but then shook his head, blushing, realizing he had been looking at Ocean when he nearly drifted away into his own world.

"Yeah..."

 

Ocean found this...really cool. "That's awesome. I have always been interested in how every day objects work. If I didn't go into potions and magic I think I would learn engineering. When I was younger...and when I wasn't making potions, reading, or doing magic, I was usually taking things apart to figure out how they worked. I actually got to do it with an old grandfather clock...which I ended up fixing. It took a while considering  I was also doing other things...but I did it." She smiled and sipped her tea again. "Sorry if I'm rambling..."

[Nightfall 3,950]

Ocean found this...really cool. "That's awesome. I have always been interested in how every day objects work. If I didn't go into potions and magic I think I would learn engineering. When I was younger...and when I wasn't making potions, reading, or doing magic, I was usually taking things apart to figure out how they worked. I actually got to do it with an old grandfather clock...which I ended up fixing. It took a while considering  I was also doing other things...but I did it." She smiled and sipped her tea again. "Sorry if I'm rambling..."

 

"No, it's perfectly fine. It's telling me more about you."

He blushed slightly.

"You know, in a friendly way."

"Of course you had to add that... it makes you sound like you don't want a relationship... but then again, there still is Sunburst and Fire Sky... Eesh. I better get to know all of them more."

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"Hah! Would you look at that brain! The little doof is trying to show how tough he is! Oooh, he slammed his hoof on a bar! How tough can ya get?! Windy, normally you're not this stupid even when drunk! What's gotten into you!? Shut up brain, this is a matter of pride! Oh yes, because 'matters of pride' have always worked out for you before! What about all those red cards you got for hitting players you thought 'disrespected you'?? Did that work out for you?! Well, no... Then neither will this! Just be the bigger pony then that little brat and back off Windy! He just wants a reaction out of you so he can fight to 'defend Scamps' honor or some junk like that. Don't give him the satisfaction! No. Brain, look around. There are no refs in here. There are no consequences. The little squirt needs to learn sooner or later to respect those bigger, stronger, and better then him! Way I see it, I'm simply teaching him how the world operates. Windy, no!"

 

Never letting the spiteful grin fade from his face, Windy took a step closer to both the bar and Airy. Once again towering over Airy, Windy spoke again in a low, threatening tone, "Oh yes, I think I CAN get you with that, cripple. You don't seem to be taking it very well. You're positively shaking where you stand! And why wouldn't you be? I know for a fact I'd be feeling small if I were in your disabled hooves. A pegasus who can't fly! Hah, you're a disgrace! Might as well clip those wings and go be an Earth Pony!" He spat out, before chuckling cruelly and glaring down at Airy. "Whatcha gonna do now wheelboy? You gonna cry now?"

 

"WINDY! Sweet Celestia above, what is getting into you?!"

 

((Jeez, why is it so damn fun to RP as heartless S-O-B's???))

Edited May 21, 2013 by Windy Runner

[Leafeon 2,702]

@Windy Scamper @Naturematthe

 

((Welp. Kinda tired of waiting, soooo...))

 

"Ugh!" Firebolt yelled from her room. Clearly annoyed. "What's taking him so long?!" Not only had the mare finished what she had been working on, other then cleaning and sanding it when cool, she had quickly showered. His run should have taken half that time. Or something like that. Using her magic, she wrote a note. Gone for drink. it read. With her luck, Windy would be there in the next minute. Of course, she didn't care to really test her luck, and therefore made her way to the bar.

 

When she got there, Bolt saw... Windy? Looking like he was in a fight with that stallion from earlier. Who she hadn't quite grasped the name of. Scamps was there too. Bizarre was the best word to describe the situation. Attention grabbing was another. Most of the other ponies in the bar, few due to the time of day, were either straight out ignoring the fighting ponies, our were watching, looking amused. Not wanting to draw immediate attention to herself, Firebolt took a seat near by, also looking a bit amused. She didn't bother to order a drink. Yet, anyway.

[Naturematthe 51]

Airy looked deep into Windy Runner's eyes. The stallion in front of him wasn't that confident any more, and Airy could see that.

"Oh boy... If you feel like cutting off my wings, I wom't feel anything there anyway. Just make sure there are no witnesses, except if you like to end up in jail for a while. Maybe you should try to comeup with something to insult me that I haven't figured out myself yet? Oh wait, you don't know me that well yet. If you need some help for that, feel free to ask me. Oh, and have a glass of water." Airy placed the glass of water he had gotten from the barkeeper right in front of Windy Runner.

 

[Don't ask for the glass of water's reason... There ain't one.]

[Windy Scamper 403]

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Scamps, who was slowly becoming sober while watching this, came to her senses between this.

 

Why that little jock, thinks he's all that! Here Airy was, just trying to help me get away from him, and he has to get all personal about it! Does he feel the need to hurt everypony who isn't...good enough!?!?!

 

What Windy had just said was the last straw. She was done with Windy's crap. Just. Done.

 

She reared up on her back hooves, flapped her wings to build up power, and pushed Windy's chest with all the strength she could manage.

 

"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? YOU THINK JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE "BETTER" YOU CAN BE A MEAN PONY? HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF I JUST BROKE YOUR HOOVES AND TOOK AWAY YOUR SPECIAL TALENT, AND THEN MOCKED YOU FOR THAT? WOULD THAT TEACH YOU A LESSON? I DON'T THINK SO! YOU KNOW WHAT, GO MAKE OUT WITH BOLT IN FRONT OF ME, RIGHT NOW! CAUSE I DON'T GIVE A CRAP! SHE CAN HAVE YOU, YOU LITTLE STUCK UP, SELFISH JOCK! AND DON'T YOU DARE HURT HIM AGAIN!"

 

She took quick breaths, trying to settle down. I just can't believe this colt...

 

((Stuff just got real...))

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Right after Airy had handed him the glass of water, Scamps had gotten up and yelled at Windy, before kicking him back, sending the water flying all over his face. As Windy slid backwards away from the bar on his back, he slid to a stop on the floor next to a table, where a familiar white unicorn was seated...

 

"Go on a cruise they said. You'll get to relax they said... And on that day, the greatest lie in history was told..."

 

Groaning and pulling himself to his hooves, Windy shook the water out of his mane, before massaging the kick spot on his chest, while the mask of hate on his face crumbled away.

 

"I'm sorry, ok?! To both of you! I just couldn't back down, ok? I just can't admit when I'm wrong, even when I know I am! I knew I shouldn't have been going after Airy like that, but I did! Ugh, so much for apologizing..." Turning to Bolt, Windy shook his head sadly, "I don't know how much you saw and heard Bolt, but however much it was, I think it was probably enough for you to not want to 'make out' with me in front of Scamps like she had said. I know the joke is that all mares want bad colts, but I don't think I'm the sort of 'bad' you want. Scamps is right, I'm a worthless, self-centered jerk jock." 

 

As Windy said this, he felt tears begin to wet his cheeks. When had he started crying? He didn't know, but he was certain of one thing: he didn't deserve their sympathies, assuming they could even give him sympathy after what he had done and said. Choking back tears and trying to speak coherently, all Windy managed to get out was a shameful, "I'm sorry Bolt!" before running away. Unfortunately for Windy, since his eyes were glued shut to try and hold back the flow of tears, he didn't see where he was going, and ran straight into the wall right next to the door. Falling to the ground, he just laid there, not moving or reacting in any way. 

[Naturematthe 51]

Airy was waiting for Windy Runner's reaction and tried to be prepared for everything he might say or do, but that again took his attention from the rest of the room, especially the mare behind him. Windy Scamper had passed Airy, hit Windy Runner's chest and yelled several sentenced faster than Airy could realise that the glass of water he had placed next to Windy Runner was gone. Well, he could see where it had gone.

Airy just watched the scene, ready to hold back Windy Scamper if necessary, but then he saw something he wouldn't have expected.

 

Windy Runner cried.

 

When the stallion was lying next to the door after his little crash, Airy walked over to him. "Sounds like you understood at least something... Windy Scamper, you better get into your room. Even if you wanted to leave now, I wouldn't let you. Not when you're drunk... Shall I escort you there?"

[Leafeon 2,702]

@Windy Scamper @Naturematthe

 

Firebolt sighed. Apparently, this fight concerned her more then anything. It would be a lie to say she wasn't overconfident in her abilities to defend herself. So, Firebolt put on a completely unserious and sarcastic mask... more so then usual. Turning to the bar tender, she asked "One sake to go please. Cold." The bar tender looked clearly confused by her actions, as well as the fact she wanted a COLD sake to go, but tended to her request anyway.

 

Firebolt sighed again. In a low voice, she muttered "What a baby. Fortunately, most mares think babies are adorable. So I suppose that's a plus for you..." Putting bits on the counter, saying thank you to the tender, and levitating her drink. She walked over to Windy, and levitated him back on his feet. Then looked at him, waiting for him to say something.

 

((Lets remember Bolt is basically a 'strongmare' as far as levitation goes. Being a blacksmith and all.))

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Rubbing his head where the door had hit him, Windy worridly thought, "Uh-oh... That's right where I split my head open from that concussion last year... I sure hope nothing got too damaged. Windy, you just proved beyond a shadow of a doubt you don't have enough of a sensible brain left to damage, what with how you treated Scamps and Airy just a second ago... Whoa, what's happening? Why am I getting lifted up? What's Bolt still doing here?!"

 

Turning away from Bolt to conceal his eyes, which were puffy and swollen, Windy spoke instead to the wall near her, "What are you still doing here Bolt? Didn't you see any of what just happened?! I was within an inch of beating a poor crippled pony! Scamps is right, I'm a monster! A jerk! If you were smart you'd leave and find somepony who's decent, and isn't a cruel arrogant idiot like me!" Windy said, hanging his head in shame.

[Leafeon 2,702]

 

Firebolt laughed. Loudly. She couldn't think of what else to do. "Yea... You surely should know me well enough by now to know that I'm no angel either." She said. Somewhat ironically, as just a few minutes ago she had been singing a song about angels. "Come on." The mare said as she began walking towards her room. Firebolt wasn't exactly sure Windy wanted to come with her, but he really didn't have A choice. If the stallion chose not to, force was the other option.

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Watching Bolt walk away, Windy shook his head in disbelief. She was still ok with him?! It was official: he would never understand mares. Ever. In an almost trance like state, Windy followed Bolt out of the bar and towards, what he assumed would be her cabin. 

 

"This is unbeliebable! I mean, its great that she still wants to see me, but weird... Well, count your blessings Windy! This could've turned out a lot worse! She could have said get lost!"

 

((I won't be able to post again for a few hours)) 

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Watching Bolt walk away, Windy shook his head in disbelief. She was still ok with him?! It was official: he would never understand mares. Ever. In an almost trance like state, Windy followed Bolt out of the bar and towards, what he assumed would be her cabin.

 

"This is unbeliebable! I mean, its great that she still wants to see me, but weird... Well, count your blessings Windy! This could've turned out a lot worse! She could have said get lost!"

 

((I won't be able to post again for a few hours)) 

[Windy Scamper 403]

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Scamps leaned over into Airy's ear and whispered, "Actually,.they're both kinda jerks. Perfect for each other. Anyways, I should be fine, but after all this...I need some company on my way back to my room." She stood up, feeling significantly less drunk, if not siber, and began to walk witb Airy to her room.

 

She sighed. "I don't know what to make of today. I found the two biggest jerks on this ship and the nicest pony here. And I've been in a giant emotional rollercoaster, with giant drops, loops and corkscrews. I just don't know any more."

[Naturematthe 51]

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Scamps leaned over into Airy's ear and whispered, "Actually,.they're both kinda jerks. Perfect for each other. Anyways, I should be fine, but after all this...I need some company on my way back to my room." She stood up, feeling significantly less drunk, if not siber, and began to walk witb Airy to her room.

 

She sighed. "I don't know what to make of today. I found the two biggest jerks on this ship and the nicest pony here. And I've been in a giant emotional rollercoaster, with giant drops, loops and corkscrews. I just don't know any more."

Airy nodded silently. Just that few moments he had been in the bar had been full of emotions he had encountered, rage, hatred, then sarcasm, amusement... He had to get himself together again before doing anything else.

And then there was that compliment Scamps gave him. If she looked at him she would see him blush under his green coat.

"Thank... thank you. I am sorry you had to go through all of this... I can't believe any stallion could ever behave that way. I'm just glad I didn't get into a physical fight with him... I wouldn't have wanted to see that too. Besides, I wouldn't have stood a good chance against him anyway."

In the meantime they had reached Scamps' room. "Here we are. Do... do you want me to stay here a little longer? I wouldn't mind that at all... but I'd also be find if you wanted to be alone... it's all up to you." Please say yes... please say yes...

[Leafeon 2,702]

 

((I have to go to bed, actually.))

 

"Ah... He followed. Surprising." Firebolt thought to herself, entering the cabin with Windy and putting her drink down. "So... You alright?" Firebolt asked in a much more serious tone. Windy looked like he had been hit hard. If he was injured, it wouldn't be smart to ignore it. Not to mention, he might be quite depressed at this point.

[Windy Scamper 403]

@@Naturematthe

 

"It has been a really crazy day. But I found you. And that's the important thing." She smiled back at him and unlocked her room.

 

Stay...longer? Like, the whole night? Iam very much considering this option...

 

"Sure. I could use the company. Especially after...well, today."

[Naturematthe 51]

Airy couldn't hide the happiness inside him when Scamps invited him to stay longer. "It will be my pleasure, Mylady", he said and smiled at her. Now was his chance to cheer her up again. He followed Scamps into her room and waited until she had closed her door. When she was turning around to face him again, he moved right in front of her and stroked her mane with his hoof.

"I... I don't know how to thank you for all you've done for me. When you're around me... I feel wonderful, like never before in my life."

Airy moved his head a little closer, so his mnouth was right in front of Scamps' one. "Scamps... I... I love you."

 

[hint, hint...]

[Windy Scamper 403]

((Yes, what a lovely place to leave my character...practically hanging on a cliff))

 

She smiled. "I know. I feel the same way. Every time I'm around you, I just....I...everything becomes....better. You either make me laugh or smile...in a good way. I mean..." she giggled a bi and looked down. "I'm sorry. I'm really bad at this. The point is, I love you."

 

He's so close. Look at that mouth, those lips. Do it, do it!

 

No way. The colt should start, right? Then again, I've technically already kissed him, but I was running away forever, practically! And it was short, it doesn' count!

 

Do it.

 

She pulled his head a little bit closer, and began to kiss him passionately.

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Gritting his teeth slightly to try and blot out the growing migraine in his head on the impact spot, Windy shook his head violently, throwing himself on the couch. "Well, if you're talking about my head, than yes, I'm fine. I get these sorts of headaches all the time, they pass soon enough." he lied, not wanting to cause Bolt undue worry. "As for my pride, well, I guess its carcass is still laying in the bar next to the dent I created in the wall while trying to make an oh-so-dramatic exit." Windy said sardonically, rolling his eyes. "I mean, I made a total fool of myself in public! Again! That's two times in like 24 hours, and this time I can't excuse it away as being drunk! Not to mention everypony seeing me cry... Windy Runner doesn't cry! I'm not some wimpy baby colt, I'm a star athlete! I'm a grown stallion, in the peak of my physical condition! I shouldn't be losing control and sobbing over things like this! Funnily enough, both times were because of you... I don't know how you do it Bolt, but you just get under my skin like nopony else can.. In a good way, I mean." He added hastily, still rubbing his temple with a hoof, laying back and looking at the ceiling absentmindedly.

 

"I guess if I can play up the damage done to my ego instead of the physical damage to my head, that's the better way to go. I don't want to freak Bolt out and make her go all Nurse Firebolt on me or something... Best to keep the focus on the damage to my pride, not my noggin... Although I really hope this headache passes soon, its getting to be agonizing!" 

Edited May 21, 2013 by Windy Runner

[Leafeon 2,702]

 

"So, all this is my fault?" Firebolt asked, turning away. "Funny how I can't do anything right recently. Sorry." Firebolt's voice began to fade away and grow shaky on the last few words. Her mind had gone silent again. Though she honestly wanted to leave this conversation behind and talk about something else.

[Preeminent Pisces 100]

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((sorry that took so long.))

Laray heard Dogboot's knock and opened the door. He was holding a muffin and had a sad look on his face.

"Couldn't find her?" Laray asked.

Dogboots shook his head.

"She's...she's..." he tried but words failed him.

Tears welled up in Laray's eyes.

"You don't mean she's...I mean, she can't be! She's Trollsie! She's..." Laray said. The look on Dogboots' face confirmed her assumption. "She's...gone, isn't she?"

Dogboots shook his head. Laray promptly burst into tears.

"Who'll protect me?" she sobbed.

<meanwhile>

The engineers could not remove Trollsie's body. It was jamming the engine.

"Did she commit suicide?" one of the mechanics wondered aloud.

Smoke began to filter into the room.

@Glaceon ((or anypony else who'll smell it and help!))

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"Oh crap... That's not at all what I meant by that! Sweet Luna, can I do or say ANYthing right??"

 

Hopping off the couch, Windy winced at the new wave of pain that laced through his skull. Trying to ignore it as best he could, he walked over to Bolt and draped a wing softly around her. "Bolt, I'm the one who should be sorry. I didn't mean for that to come out like that. I just meant that you affect me like nopony else can. What I did earlier was all on me, you had nothing to do with it. In fact, your mere presence there was the only thing stopping me from starting a physical fight. You're a positive influence on me, that's what I was trying to say. I'm sorry I minced my words, I didn't think about what I was conveying." Pausing to take a deep breath, Windy continued, What I meant when I said that was  that I... I like you, a lot. Ok? Nopony else makes me feel the way you make me feel." Shaking his head at how stupid the words sounded, even to him, Windy took back his wing and walked away, slumping onto the couch. 

Edited May 21, 2013 by Windy Runner