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[evilcorgi 48]

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-Early 958-

 

"Hold tight, everypony. We're almost there!" Shouted a gruff voice from the front of a small boat. the night was dark, and the sea was raging, much to the dismay of the passengers. It's not as if it wasn't worth it though. They were off to lead a new life, free from the influence of the alicorn sisters and the gryffon king. Through unclear means, this ship full of misfits and masterminds gained knowledge of a voyage, leading to a place where even the sun and moon didn't rule over them. Where they could have a fresh start, and pursue their goals without any moral or ethical restraint. The captains lips were tight concerning the exact details of the city, but assurances of it's luxury and desirability were spoken of time and again. The vessel sailed off the shores near Manehattan, and cruised toward it's goal for three days, the last of which fostered quite unfavorable weather. Hours passed like days in the crowded hull. Suddenly, the ship began to lurch to a halt. "Alright folks, ya'll can c'mon out now. We're here." The immigrants stepped out onto the slippery steps of the phantom lighthouse, and they stepped inside to see an enormous statue of a gryffon, bearing a banner inscribed "No alicorns or emperors. Only  Ponies." They made their way down the staircase, a bit excited, to see a round capsule-like structure. After deciding that they were probably supposed to get inside of it (as their captain had already sailed away) they pulled the lever, and were shocked to feel the pod descend into the ocean. There was screaming and panicking  until the lights flickered out, and a picture of a gryffon appeared on the door. "My name is Galt the Gryffon, and I ask you a question..."

 

- the days before the Summer Sun Celebration, 958-

 

Months later, and the outcasts of the over-world had all carved out a living for themselves. While their first reaction to Harmony was that of confusion and fear, that didn't stop them from doing what they came to do. within weeks they had found employment, and those artists and inventors had turned their talents into careers. The confusion about one smuggler was over at last, and many of them had been invited to, or hired at a ball in one of the city's finest restaurants, for the Summer Sun celebration.

Edited May 15, 2013 by evilcorgi

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Steel made his way through the crowd, sipping his sasapirilla. Ponies, and griffons, and more were talking and laughing amongst themselves. Steel smiled, striding through the crowds like he was on top of the world. He wore a new vest, his beard nicely trimmed, had his mane tied back into a ponytail, and his actual tail was nicely cropped. Lastly, he wore his scabbards at his side prominently and visibly. He never quite realized it, but when walking the streets of Canterlot, he would hang his wings low, to somewhat obscure his weapons. Even on-duty as a private bodyguard. Not now though. No, his swords were his badge, his pride. He was the greatest swordpony in Harmony, one of it's deadliest fighters, and everypony knew it. He earned it!

 

"Steel!" A mare called to him. "That book you wrote was amazing! I couldn't put it down. Please tell me you'll be doing another soon." She pleaded.

 

"Come to my book signing at Fort Frolic and you'll see!" He returned with a smile to his fan.

 

"Mr. Accord, thank ya kindly fer bestin' that varmit last week." An earth pony stallion with a formal coat complimented. "Why Ah once caught him tryin' to steal some of mah bees for his own research firm!"

 

"Your most welcome Doctor. I hope your commitment to legitimate science bears great fruit." Steel had indeed knew his opponent was a frequent criminal. Always trying to steal other's inventions, research, art, you name it. While Steel did not consider himself a vigilante, he did make it a point to make certain individual's defeat particularly embarrassing. To put the bad elements of Harmony in their place and let the good people reap the rewards of their work.

 

TH-THUMP

 

The music and cheer completely froze.

 

TH-THUMP

 

"This way! This way!" The Little Filly called out. Everypony in the room gave her, her space. Some even flying clear our of her way as she pursued her unseen goal with naive abandon.

 

TH-THUMP

 

Her guardian stepped into the center of the party whilst the little one scampered around and under furniture. The Big Brother's porthole eyes shifted from green to yellow. Regarding the room with either disinterest or suspicion, none could say. The cyborg leviathan then focused on Steel. He felt his heart speed up under it's unblinking, unreadable gaze.

 

"He was the greatest swordpony in Harmony, one of it's deadliest fighters, and everypony knew it."

 

Steel's instincts screamed to reach for his swords, but he fought his most honed reflex. The Big Brother would read that as an attack. Steel had the misfortune of beholding the Big Brother's terrible wrath before, he knew what those broad wings, powerful hooves, and glinting horn drill could do. The creature did not move it's terrible Stare from Steel, and in him grew the fear that even if he wanted to draw his weapons, he couldn't. Like he was frozen in place, helpless before the might of the Big Brother, as unforgiving and unstoppable as the sea around them.

 

"I found it!" The Little Filly rejoiced in her echoing, distorted voice. She held high a talent potion. She then, sticking the syringe strapped to her leg through the cork at the top, drained it of it's POX. "All done!" She smiled. "Let's go find more BBBFF! Cutie-Mark Crusader, harvesters AWAY!" She scampered off.

 

The Big Brother's eyes turned green again and he lumbered after his ward, groaning in acknowledgment.

 

"MMMMMYUUUP."

 

TH-THUMP

TH-THUMP

TH-THUMP

TH-THUMP

 

With a collective sigh of relief, the party continued. Not even a passing comment, just business as usual.

 

It was then that Steel spotted the one he had been looking for. Her back was to him. Finishing off his drink, he placed the glass on the tray of a passing unicorn waiter and crept up behind the mare. He smoothly slide right next to her while giving her rump a light pat with his wing while he passed.

 

"Oh!" She yelped and giggled. "You are a naughty stallion indeed, would you still offer a kiss for me?" The zebra mare asked in musical rhyme but with an accent one would recognize as hailing from Stalliongrad.

 

"Of course, my dear." Steel gently pressed his lips into her's. "Enjoying yourself, Dot?" He asked after the kiss broke. She had no traditional zebra jewelry, save a small earring. She also had her black and white mane in a bob-cut. Lastly, she wore a deep purple dress, that hugged her shapely body.

 

"This celebration couldn't be more fun! This party under the waves of the Summer Sun. In fact, I just learned there might be a chance, for Galt himself, to make an appearance." She winked at him. 

 

"Really?" Steel was stunned. He had been wanting to speak with Harmony's founder for awhile now. The idea that he might come here . . . tonight. "Oh I need another soda!" He put both hooves on the bar. "Sparkle Cola, please!"

 

Dot put one hoof on his shoulder while her other stroked his back. 

 

"Don't let doubt enter your mind, my love. He will see your worth when push comes to shove." Steel looked into her eyes, so full of faith and tenderness.

 

"I love you Zidotya." He said her full name. She smiled and kissed him on the cheek.

 

"I only let you call me that for a reason." She whispered in his ear.

 

"HEY ACCORD!" The lovers turned sharply to behold a (visibly drunk) unicorn stallion stumble toward them. "Remem- *hic* remember me?"

 

"Unfortunately, Peach Tree, I do." Steel groaned. "Look, you lost fair and square." Steel argued. "You wagered your property in Seapony's Bounty in our duel. I was gracious in victory, even offered you a place on my theater staff, you refused. Your . . . fall from grace is no fault of mine." Steel spoke, but his words fell on deaf ears.

 

"It IS your fault! You! Me! Right, here, right now!" Peach roared.

 

"It is not Steel's doing that your ship has sunk!" Dot chipped in. "Now go home Peach Tree, you're drunk!" 

 

Peach smiled. "Oh I AM drunk, but not on booze! He threw off his cloak and several ponies gasped. He was covered with an unseemly number of cutie-marks. More than a few at the party could boast two, three, even four or five; but Peach easily had a dozen all of them having something to do with fighting or dealing punishment. "Jacking up feels real good. I'm surprised we all haven't done it.

 

Dot put her hoof on Steel's leg and shook her head in visible fear. Steel sighed. "I won't fight you Peach Tree. This is a party, we've all come to celebrate. I won't indulge your desire for blood, mine or yours." The pegasus and zebra turned turned to find enjoyment elsewhere.

 

"You're a coward Steel!" Peach Tree called back.

 

"Got me there!" Steel responded nonchalantly. 

 

"I'm better than you!"

 

"With all those cutie-marks, I'm sure."

 

"At least I don't sleep with a whore!"

 

Steel stopped in his tracks and turned to Peach Tree, visibly vibrating. 

 

"What . . . did you say?" The tension in the room exceeded that of the Big Brother's.

 

"You heard me, your mare's a dirty, foreign, brainless, priss, who thinks she's a pony."

 

While Steel was all but livid, Dot was contrarily composed. "Steel?" She asked evenly. Steel looked to her, she nodded. Steel removed his scabbards, whilst she took hold of them. He slipped his wings in and pulled out both swords. Crossing his blades in front of him, Steel bowed his head, his neck inches from where the blades met. "For your honor, my lady." He said devoutly as she placed her hoof atop his head.

 

"Go with my blessing dear Steel Accord. *sniff* May the Spirits guide your sword." *sniffle* Dot choked a bit. Composed as she was, Peach's poison words had struck deep. Steel beheld tears fall from her beautiful face, to the floor; propelling his fury to new heights.

 

Steel rose and strode toward his nemesis.

 

"Let's see what you got." He challenged.

 

Peach Tree smiled and magically pulled out a sledgehammer. He spun it around through the air, passing it between his hooves and magic. "Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh! What are ya gonna do now?"

 

Steel raised and struck down hard with his right sword.

 

CLANG

 

The disarmed racist gawked. Steel then closed the distance, placed his left sword upon Peach's shoulder, and pulled back hard, cutting the stallion deeply.

 

"AH, son of a bitch!" Peach fell to the floor, clutching his wound. Steel's blade hovered inches from his face.

 

"Meditate on the events a few seconds prior." He instructed. "That cut may be painful, but if I wanted to kill you, all I would have needed to do was aim a little higher and sever the vein in your neck." Steel backed up. "Raw talent, is no substitute for practiced skill." He leaned a little closer. "Know this. If you ever speak that way about Dot again . . . I will kill you." Steel then stood up and lightly kicked him in the gut as he turned back around. "Now go crawl off to the medical ward you brute!" He added pompous flair to disguise his previous demeanor. "We are having a celebration that shall go unmolested!" Applause all around as Peach slinked away.

 

"Are you all right?" He asked Dot, her eyes a little puffy and red.

 

"He's right you know." She walked toward the window. "I am nothing but a shadow." She was not looking out at the ocean, but her own reflection. "Of my heritage, I am not ashamed, but I was raised among ponies all the same. I live like all of my friends do, why should . . . *sob*  . . . why should I get treated like the lesser of twohohohoho?!" She cried into her hooves. Steel wrapped his forelegs and wings around her.

 

"Shhhhh It's okay. It's okay Zidotya." He kissed the top of her head. "Peach is nothing. Scum that gathers like algae beneath the city. A parasite, feeding off the leftovers of greater ones than he. Is your horseshoe shop successful?" Dot nodded. "Has anypony else said those kind of things to you?"

 

"Not to my face, no."

 

"Are you happy here?"

 

"Yes." Steel put his hoof under her chin.

 

"So am I. For more than one reason."

 

They both smiled to each other and kissed deeply.

 

The two then just stared out at the skyline of Harmony as the lights of many parties lit up the ocean floor.

 

"It's the dawning of a new year. This one will be even better." Steel smiled.

 

"It will, precisely because we'll live it together." Dot said.

 

((OOC: How's THAT for a beginning post?))

Edited May 15, 2013 by Steel Accord

[EcstaticWind 572]

Aegis hurried to get to the party, having realized that he was going to be late.

 

"Damn. I had to fall asleep, didn't I? Now I'm gonna miss the chance to meet Steel Accord"

 

Aegis had rushed through the rest of his work so he could go home and get ready for the party. His mane and tail had been brushed and straightened, and he had preened his wings with more care than usual.

 

As he approached the venue, he found that he was not as late as he thought. Still, the party had already begun, and if he didn't hurry, he'd miss the chance to finally meet Steel Accord in the flesh. He slipped in quietly and began wandering through the crowd. Just in time to see Steel Accord defeat somepony in a very short duel. He applauded with the crowd, but as he went to meet his hero, Steel was already talking to someone else. Out of respect, Aegis did not approach.

 

Then he made his way to the bar.

 

"Excuse me, miss? 1 Sparkle Cola, please." Aegis said, trying to sound pleasant, despite the fact that he already was.

The barmaid handed him his drink. "You do realise that you don't speak like a snob, right."  Aegis sighed, "Yeah, but you know me-"  "Everypony who reads the newspaper knows you, Aegis."  Aegis frowned, "I just keep thinking that I should have made progress on my story by now. It's been, what, five months now? And still stuck on the same page as when I came here."  The barmaid shook her head, "Aegis, don't you think that you should try something else? You've published a few books, right?"  "Two, and neither were recieved well..." He said, absent-mindedly tapping his glass.  "Ok, I'll try it this way. This is a party and you will enjoy yourself. Don't try so hard, hon."  Aegis smiled. "Hard to believe you're single."  "Well, the night is still young. You'll get to meet your idol yet, Aegis."  "That's true, Poppy. I wonder if he'd give an exclusive interview?" Aegis said, gulping down his drink.

Edited June 5, 2013 by Windbreaker

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@Windbreaker,

 

"I'd be more than willing to consider, Mr. Dare." Steel said from behind the fellow writer. Dot had gone off to be with her friends, when Steel overheard somepony say his name. Not uncommon, but Steel loved to show his admirers that he didn't think of himself as above them. We are all equals in Harmony after all. Superior standing was something earned, and only lasted as long as it was maintained.

[EcstaticWind 572]

"Looks like you get your wish, Aegis." Poppy said as Aegis tried to find his voice.  He turned around and came face to face with the greatest swordspony in Harmony.  "Umm, thank you. It's good to meet you in person, Mr. Accord. I've been following your career in theater for some time now, and I would be most honoured to interview you for the Harmony Confidential." He said, though he was visibly nervous.

Edited May 15, 2013 by Windbreaker

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@Windbreaker, 

 

"Have Ms. Poppy prepare your drink first," Steel responded. "A refresher on my own Sparkle Cola as well, if you please." Steel then pointed to an open table. "Why don't we hold this interview over there? Relax, good sir. I have all the time in the world to answer whatever questions you have." Steel smiled.

[EcstaticWind 572]

Aegis took a deep breath to calm his racing heart, while Poppy chuckled.  "Two Sparkle Colas coming up. You're very handsome, Mr. Accord, if you don't mind me saying. Somepony will be very lucky indeed."  While Poppy was busy, Aegis couldn't help but ask. "Who was that pony you were duelling with? There was something off about him."

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@Windbreaker,

 

"That waist of POX and the electricity it took the bathysphere, was Peach Tree." Steel dismissed. "He used to own a section of Seapony's Bounty. I wanted to open a theater for my and other's productions and I needed property. So I challenged him to a duel for it, he wagered his property and I wagered three months unpaid employment. He lost." Steel smiled as their drinks were brought back. "Thank you Ms. Poppy, and I'm afraid I'm spoken for, but I'm sure Mr. Dare here is open." He winked.  

[evilcorgi 48]

Marble Stripe walked down the streets of Harmony with a disinterested look on his face. He had been invited to some dumb party that he had no interest in, just for writing a couple books that the ponies of Harmony ate up. It not as if he wrote anything that shouldn't be obvious, they were just a couple of informational books about entrepreneurship and budgeting and the like. As he soon learned, the price of fame and wealth was the people's desire to follow him as a personality, as opposed to an author. As he approached the party, he quickly imitated a pleasant demeanor. He ordered a few drinks, and he talked to few ponies asking for tips, before he sat down at a table, and prepared to spend the rest of the evening drinking. He could barely stand being surrounded by these unimportant urchins. Marble was preparing to order another drink, when something caught his eye. Was that... It was! Steel Accord, one of the city's biggest celebrities  Marble was well known to a degree, but Steel's fame dwarfed Marble's! He couldn't waste the entire evening without talking to him. He stood up and walked over to the table where he and another pony "Who he suspected was from the press" were sitting. he muscled past their waiter. "Excuse me gentlemen, mind if I join you?" He said in a sophisticated manor, already pulling out a chair.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@evilcorgi,

 

"You are more than welcome good sir, if you don't mind Mr. Aegis here performing an interview whilst in our joined company. He got dibs." Steel chuckled. 

 

@@Windbreaker,

 

So! Mr. Aegis, I suppose you have some questions for me. Please fire away, I am an open book. No subject is taboo for me." 

[EcstaticWind 572]

@Steel Accord

 

Aegis got his note book and quill, fumbling slightly with the lid on his ink jar. He cleared his throat and asked, "Well, I'm sure you get tired of this question, but everypony will lynch me if I don't ask. When is your next book planned for release?"  He sipped his drink quietly while awaiting Steel Accord's answer

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Steel smiled. "Well . . . I've started the book. A harrowing tale of a young mare who seeks a lost treasure in a temple hidden in the jungle. I'm afraid though the book isn't quite finished. I'll need some time to finish the tale and hammer out the kinks. On a personal note, perhaps you would like to help me write it Mr. Dare? I liked your last books." Steel smiled.

[Sidon Aldermane 52]

Sidon was running late again; his long work had again caused him to forget that there was an event he had to attend. He almost decided not to go at all, but in the end determined that he might as well try to enjoy himself. He had done Harmony enough good to expect a little bit in return. After all, it was his creations that prevented the city from falling apart, literally. How it had managed to stay intact from the weight of the water above it was beyond him; Galt hadn't exactly invested in the most genius engineers to initially build his city.

He shook the thoughts from his head as the sounds of party jabber filled his ears; several familiar voices were recognizable amidst the rabble, even though he was still quite a ways away. The perks of being a wolf pony. From a distance he could see one of the Little Fillies leaving the restaurant, a Big Brother in tow behind her.

Sidon arrived at the ball in time to watch Steel Accord give some drunk Jacker a good gash and then send him packing, with gusto no less. He joined in the applause for the swordspony for a moment, then made his way over to where he knew his friend Peaches to be, at the bar...and staring at Accord unabashedly. Sidon rolled his eyes at his friend's behavior.

[EcstaticWind 572]

@Steel Accord

 

Aegis inhaled sharply, nearly choking on his drink by accident. Once he composed himself again, his excitement made him completely forget his nervousness.  "I would be most honoured and excited. Sadly, my last books were not as well recieved as I had hoped. Personally, I blame marketing. Which brings me to my next question. There are ponies out there who envy your fame, even going so far as to say that your success as an author is due to marketing, as opposed to quality. What is your opinion on these rumors?"

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@Windbreaker,

 

"Well I must say I hope not! I've only officially published one book after all. I had gathered something of a name for myself before that . . . . whether you agree with my activities or not. I think most ponies only bought my first book because my name was on the cover, rather than it's story. So if those rumors are to imply my name alone is "advertising" then they are right."

 

((OOC: Sorry! I had to do something with my family.))

[EcstaticWind 572]

@Steel Accord

 

"Oh. I think half of them are just jealous and the rest join in because they think it's cool. And there are similar rumors about me, too, so I know the feeling. Anyway, with your reputation being what it is, have other ponies like Peach Tree tried to duel you for vengeance?"

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@Windbreaker,

 

Steel shook his head. "He's the first to have done so. All the others I've fought, even for true bouts of honor, were decent enough to not seek revenge. When I first came here and started challenging others to duels. Most found it odd, but a surprising amount wanted to participate. Not like in Canterlot where my arts where looked down upon as 'primitive' and 'barabaric' being choice words." Steel smiled as he reminisced. "No the most problem some had was actually acquiring an appropriate weapon. Axes, chains, clubs, it didn't matter to me. Contrary to popular belief, I didn't win every one. I don't fight to win, I fight to learn. Though I have had to use my skills to defend myself from actual attack at some points." Steel admitted.

Edited May 16, 2013 by Steel Accord

[Sidon Aldermane 52]

((OOC: Sorry it's so long.))

Sidon sat next to his friend, a small mare named Peaches and Cream with a coat and mane befitting to her name. She was still staring at Steel Accord, now sitting at the bar. "You know if you keep staring like that your eyes are going to get stuck that way."

"Mhmm..."Peaches' eyes had begun to glaze over. It was apparent she hadn't blinked for some time.

He waved a hoof in front of her face to get her attention. She looked at him, slowly at first, then realized who he was and broke into a grin. "Darkstorm!" She threw her hooves around him in a hug, which he returned, slightly confused.

"Now what's this for? Why the sudden affection?" He stopped suddenly and held her at arms length.

Peaches smiled and pointed at Steel Accord, "Get me an autograph please."

"I-wait what?" He frowned at her. "Oh no, not the favor thing again. Why are you always asking for favors?"

"Because I'm not famous, you are! People listen to you."

"Peaches, It's not the same kind of famous. I'm not exactly a celebrity."

"Oh come on."

"Our circles don't really cross. I don't even know the guy." He protested.

She puffed out her lip, pouting at Sidon.

"He looks like he's already having a conversation! Oh don't do the face. It doesn't work you know."

"Pleeeeaaase!"

He rolled his eyes, "Fine."

"Yay!" She exclaimed as her friend stood and made his way over to Steel's table.

Edited May 16, 2013 by Darkstorm

[EcstaticWind 572]

@Steel Accord

 

"Well, there's always more to learn. One pressing question which could have an effect on everypony. Since Peach Tree Jacked himself up like that, do you believe that he may set an example for other ponies to try and Jack up more and more?"  Aegis had a worried look on his face as he asked this question.

 

((OOC: Thought I could get the mention link thingy working again. it failed.)

Edited May 16, 2013 by Windbreaker

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@Windbreaker,

 

"Hmmmm." Steel gave this one some thought. "This is Harmony, and even back in Equestria, all ponies are free to do with themselves as they wish. I do see the temptation, even the benefit of POX. To do more than one can learn in a lifetime. However, as I just . . ." Steel chuckled. " . . . demonstrated. Talent potions can only get a pony so far. If somepony wants to use these potions and gain these talents, they must understand exactly why they're doing it. Too much and you'll end up like Peach Tree who . . . I don't think anypony in their right mind would look to as an example."

Edited May 16, 2013 by Steel Accord

[EcstaticWind 572]

@@Steel Accord

 

"I hope you're right." He glanced at Poppy as he said so. "Any comments or advice for your fans who would like to take up writing themselves?"  Aegis asked, clearly one of those fans as his pratically glowing face indicated.

 

((OOC: I'm surprised no one's tried to interrupt the interview yet.))

[evilcorgi 48]

Marble butted into the conversation at that last response "I beg your pardon? Freedom in Equestria was a joke! A giant lie cooked up by those alicorns! It was a absolute dictatorship, and don't even get me STARTED about that communist gryffon..." He said with a scowl. 

((Uh... I posted this seconds too late...))

[Fluttermena 1,223]

Ziska Teneighbaum stepped out of the bathysphere and headed towards her office. Point Prometheus was almost deserted, the other reaserchers were enjoying their status, appearing at parties and dinners as the upcoming celebration drew near. 
The last weeks had been terrible. Ever since she had come to terms with her feelings, merely being around the little fillies was torture for Teneighbaum. Their empty little eyes and playful singing was a constant reminder of the horrors that she helped accomplish.
 
Ziska glanced at the sign above, which read "Little Wonders Educational Facility". The mere name, coupled with the whimsical and childlish aesthetic of the sign, was like a slap in the face to her, a poorly disguised attempt to deny what the facility was really for.
The sessions and the resting at the facility were the only time when the fillies were separated from their big brothers. Every day, Teneighbaum watched the girls play in their glorified prison cells, drawing, singing, and whatever else normal foals did. They didn't even have names, just numbers, and their blank faces had no identity. They were nothing but tools. At least that's what Teneighbaum told herself when she started working on the Little Filly program.
 
 
{OOC: Here are a couple audio diaries to set the mood}

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@Windbreaker, 

 

"I would like to say 'write often, whenever you can,' but i was given that very advice once. You could buy better tips from a fortune teller." Steel mocked. "My advice to upcoming writers is find your passion outside of writing. Find something that you love to write about. THEN you will not have to force yourself to write, you'll all but be compelled to. For me, it's obvious," Steel patted his scabbard with a wing. "For others it might flowers. Still others sports. Let your dreams and fascinations guide your mind. Also, be a fan of stories already. Books, plays, movies, what have you! Understand the conventions of fiction and what the audience expects to happen. Tropes, are not cliches. Half the genius of writing is knowing when to subvert audience expectation, and when to play it straight."

 

@,

 

((OOC: You can ask for that autograph, anytime. I won't bite.  ))

Marble butted into the conversation at that last response "I beg your pardon? Freedom in Equestria was a joke! A giant lie cooked up by those alicorns! It was a absolute dictatorship, and don't even get me STARTED about that communist gryffon..." He said with a scowl. 

((Uh... I posted this seconds too late...))

 

Steel rose from his seat. "Pardon me, Mr. Slab." He said very accusingly. "Princess Celestia is a fair and hooves off ruler. I did not come to Harmony because Her reign constrained me. I came to Harmony because it was the Canterlot nobility, those who's claim to wealth and status came not from merit or divine right, but from being born into a family that opposed other ponies in the past! I agree that the Gryphons are communists, but Galt has given us this!" He pointed his hoof around them. "He's created the utopia of the Great Chain. Where everyone is entitled to the sweat of their brow. I know Celestia would look upon what we've all done with pride!"

 

((OOC: Psst dude, the year is 958, Luna isn't back from Her exile.))

[Sidon Aldermane 52]

@@Steel Accord,

 

((OOC: Thanks, didn't notice so many posts had been made.))

 

Sidon stopped a respectful distance away, reminding himself to get some of those favors back from Peaches one day. "Pardon me," he said, attempting to make himself heard over the din, "please do forgive the intrusion, but I do not believe that my friend over there will permit me to live if I don't get your autograph for her." He gestured back at Peaches, who even now continued to stare at Steel.