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[Feather Gem 967]

 

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Chamois paused with the toast halfway in her mouth to watch Lionel screaming and complaining about maple syrup, chocolate, and orange juice.

Yeah.  He was definitely new.

Chamois snorted, amused.  She took the bite of her toast on put in back down onto the plate, shifting it to one cheek so she could speak without being disgusting.

"If Mystical comes along, we might get lucky enough to get something extra.  Sometimes she gets us one thing, anything, that we want if it's in the kitchen."

 

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Mystical nodded as he walked past her.  She took a deep breathe and began walking again, exhaling slowly.  She would be needing more donations for this place.  All her spare money already went here.

Finally, Mystical arrived at the cafeteria.  She stepped inside.

[Shame 23]

Aloïs made his way into the boys bedroom (assuming they're seperate), making his way over to the large fireplace, janitorial cart in tow. He clears his throat quietly, opening the soot hatch and grabbing a broom. He figured since hewas already coated in ash, he could continue to get dirty, so he wound up stepping into the opening to clean out the chimney. The stonework was rather fine but it had been abused and left unclean, accumulating quite the hazard that would have to be cleaned.

[Undyne 1,483]

(I presume everyone in the mess hall can hear him shouting XD )

 

Lionheart looked at the supposed boufe, looking quite frustrated.".....Why ? WHY? Who had the amazing idea to make pancakes and bring only this horrible maple syrup. Where is the melted or hazelnut chocolate. Who in their right mind prefer Maple syrup over chocolate with their pancakes. I....I don't even have words for this .....this wannabe boufe....If you can even call that." He stood there being left without words grabbing a glass and filling it with some orange juice. He drinks "......Hmm Did they spend the amazing amound of one orange and 3 litres of water to make this ? I am amazed next time put half an orange in there. Don't want you over spending yourselfs." His frustration was just building up and even though it was mostly the lack of chocolate the whole thing just started to bug him after that.

 

He put the glass down and grabbed another one filling it with some milk,grabbed a toast and went to sit. "Damn you Leona and the amazing food your are having right now over at the academy. That was a proper five stars breakfast." He mumbled to himself semi-cursing the fact that he wasn't taken in Celestia's academy. "They dare bring pancakes without any sort of chocolate..."

Somber winced a lot from the yelling, and felt extremely hurt by that... He always loved what the cafeteria served every day, and he would praise the people that would bring him this glorious food. ((He really doesn't care about anything the others say about the food. He loves it.))

 

Somber had went up to the pony that was yelling about the food. He spoke to him but in the tiniest, quietest voice possible.

 

"...But... I... Like... This food..."

[Trixies Apprentice L 493]

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"I truly hope she does then. It been way over a day and I truly want to eat some.." He replied to Vine. He started eating the blank toast since he didn't even bother putting anything on it. 

 

Then another pony approached him.He said he liked the food and Lionheart could only answer one thing. "Good for you. I currently envy the fact that you never got the chance to taste proper food. In the long run I pity you. But for now I wish I had the luxury to call this pleasant." Lionheart was unintenially being rude to this pony he didn't even know the name but he was so frustrated about the current situation that he could neither think his words nor care about it.

[Undyne 1,483]

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"I truly hope she does then. It been way over a day and I truly want to eat some.." He replied to Vine. He started eating the blank toast since he didn't even bother putting anything on it.

 

Then another pony approached him.He said he liked the food and Lionheart could only answer one thing. "Good for you. I currently envy the fact that you never got the chance to taste proper food. In the long run I pity you. But for now I wish I had the luxury to call this pleasant." Lionheart was unintenially being rude to this pony he didn't even know the name but he was so frustrated about the current situation that he could neither think his words nor care about it.

Somber may be 6 during this time. He had no idea what most of those words meant, but he could tell that they were hurtful to him. Sure, he might have been a kid at that time, and that anything mean would probably make him argue against it. But this was Somber that the situation had...

 

He started looking teary-eyed, almost as if he was going to cry at any moment... "Y-y-y-you're a... A... B-big meanie..."

[Feather Gem 967]

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Chamois lifted the cup to her lips and nodded.  Then, she paused to watch the drama that was taking place.  She put the cup down and stared at them, feeling bad for both of them, the foal and Loinel.

 

Mystical Flow looked around the room, seeing the two fillies from earlier, and a number of other orphans.  Then she noticed the little Somber standing by the older foals (at least, that's what I imagine) and seeming like he was upset.

Mystical came over and stepped beside Somber.

"Whats going on here?" she asked, looking around at them all with a smile.  Mystical turned to Somber and put her hoof onto his shoulder.  "Are you okay, Somber?" she asked gently.

 

Chamois sighed, wondering if this would effect her apple getting.  Then she looked away, Mystical's smile somewhat creepy to her, since Chamois thought that Mystical knew exactly what was going on.

[The Original 571]

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Fiera looked at Mystical and pointed at Lionel. "Lionel is being a big meanie face to Somber" she said in the best tattle-tale voice she could do. She smiled innocently and glared over at Lionel, giving him the 'You are in trouble' look. When around the mares and stallions Fiera tended to act younger than she normally did. 

[Trixies Apprentice L 493]

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(Well Lionheart was supposed to also be six but well I figured he is the same age as Vine and Fieara so I dunno is it 8 or 9 w/e XD )

 

Lionheart  stood there staring at them all dump-founded for a second before snapping out of it and looking back at Fiera. "Hmpf. Mean ?  Really ? Then let me ask you what part of and I quote Good for you and I wish I had your luxury to call this pleasant is being mean ? And if you are reffering to me saying that I pity the fact he never tasted truly pleasant food. That isn't neither mean nor offensive. Pity is a feeling one feels for someone position. If anything it is that I feel bad for him. Feeling bad  for someone is being mean Fiera ?  I simple stated a true fact that this food is horrible just cause he is over-sensitive to my words and sure I won't deny my tone was a bit frustrated not cause of him and not directed to him but generally.*He pauses and breaths* Thanks by the way for pointing your hoof without thinking the situation through.*He turns his gaze to Somber* As for you if my words truly hit you wrong that much. I guess I am sorry  Honest mistake since my day hasn't been the best  cause hey  It like 3 days since my parent wee murdered ,1 day taht I got rejected from the unicorn academy and now that I am here First thing that happened getting picked by a janitor to help him clean cause I accidentally stepped where he mopped since I had no clue of direction in here and now there is no chocolate in the breakfast AND IT ISN'T EASY TO STAY CHEERFUL AND CALM ALRIGHT." He finished  finally  losing his calm and shouting at the end  his eyes shining a bit from water that he wouldn't let roll out.

 

He stood up. "Now If you excuse me I will go to the rooms wherever that is." He said monotonically his head hang low as he started walking toward the door of the cafeteria.  

[Undyne 1,483]

@,@, @@Feather Gem,

(Well Lionheart was supposed to also be six but well I figured he is the same age as Vine and Fieara so I dunno is it 8 or 9 w/e XD )

 

Lionheart stood there staring at them all dump-founded for a second before snapping out of it and looking back at Fiera. "Hmpf. Mean ? Really ? Then let me ask you what part of and I quote Good for you and I wish I had your luxury to call this pleasant is being mean ? And if you are reffering to me saying that I pity the fact he never tasted truly pleasant food. That isn't neither mean nor offensive. Pity is a feeling one feels for someone position. If anything it is that I feel bad for him. Feeling bad for someone is being mean Fiera ? I simple stated a true fact that this food is horrible just cause he is over-sensitive to my words and sure I won't deny my tone was a bit frustrated not cause of him and not directed to him but generally.*He pauses and breaths* Thanks by the way for pointing your hoof without thinking the situation through.*He turns his gaze to Somber* As for you if my words truly hit you wrong that much. I guess I am sorry Honest mistake since my day hasn't been the best cause hey It like 3 days since my parent wee murdered ,1 day taht I got rejected from the unicorn academy and now that I am here First thing that happened getting picked by a janitor to help him clean cause I accidentally stepped where he mopped since I had no clue of direction in here and now there is no chocolate in the breakfast AND IT ISN'T EASY TO STAY CHEERFUL AND CALM ALRIGHT." He finished finally losing his calm and shouting at the end his eyes shining a bit from water that he wouldn't let roll out.

 

He stood up. "Now If you excuse me I will go to the rooms wherever that is." He said monotonically his head hang low as he started walking toward the door of the cafeteria.

Somber was just close to start crying, until he felt a familiar hoof across his shoulder. He turned around, seeing Mystical right behind him. His eyes, as if on cue, were beginning to dry up, but he still kept the same expression on his face. Then after hearing Lionheart rant about his predictament, Somber looked down. At least he can remember parents...

 

Nevertheless, Somber nodded to Mystical.

[Feather Gem 967]

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Mystical raised an eyebrow as he begun to walk away.  "Now, now, Lionel, sit down.  As long as you're sorry, everything is fine.  I'm sure you didn't mean Somber any harm," she said.

She patted Somber's shoulder to comfort, smiling down at him.  "And since you all seem to have been complaining about food, I could get you each something nice from the kitchen.  Anything that we have in there, anyway," she smiled, looking around at all of them, Fiera, Sombre, Lionel, and Chamois.

 

"Apple," Chamois said quietly, barely audible, embarrassed of the whole predicament but still wanting her treat.  She didn't know why she liked the fruit so much.  They were just so wonderful to her.  Healthy, quite filling, and sweet too.

[Lost Profile 644]

Shade was observing mystical and the other orphans, it was a changeling specialty... She looked over at sunset and, "the owner doesn't seem bad... Not like the stories from the other orphans in the guild... They said the owner always had them working and stuff... Guess that's why they ran away to the sewers." She said

[The Original 571]

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Fiera rolled her eyes at Lionel and looked at Mystical. "I'm fine with my pancakes, i don't need anything else" she said cheerfully and continued eating her pancakes. 'Maybe meeting Lionel wasn't such a great idea...' she thought as she chewed on the pancake. Burnt and crisp outside, but mushier than goo on the inside.

[Trixies Apprentice L 493]

@,@@Feather Gem, @,

 

(Assimilate all the hate XD)

 

And just like that Lionhearts ears perked up. He swiftly turned around and run up to Mystic. "A chocolate pasta and hot cocoa 2 spoons chocolate 2 sugar milk only no water in the mix." He said trying to hide his excitement in his tone since he was finally going to taste chocolate.

 

He then turned to the others. "Pff sorry for my sudden mood thing kind of happens from time to time hehe." He said and jsut as fast turning his head back to Mystic. "Though the food needs a serious improvement  and not necessarily with more money. For examble the pancakes are over-cooked and the toast is not cooked enough, There is a lack of cheap  fruits like apples in the menu. Apples are cheap,taste and healthy there should be some at every meal,cocoa for cocoa milk would also be nice and hazelnut chocolate for the pancakes. If hazelnut chocolate is expensive then  a cheap alternative is to make hazelnut chocolate it quite easy and cheaper  my mom use to make it all it needs is cocoa,hazelnuts,oil and sugar you put them in a blender and you are good to go. With better cooking and a few extra stuff this can turn into something worth anticipating every day." And with those final words he was finally done ranting.

 

Only one thing was now left to fix so Lionheart turned to Somber and spoke. "Sorry for the rough introduction. Name's Lionel Heart, Nice to meet ya." He finished giving out a smile. 

[Undyne 1,483]

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(Assimilate all the hate XD)

 

And just like that Lionhearts ears perked up. He swiftly turned around and run up to Mystic. "A chocolate pasta and hot cocoa 2 spoons chocolate 2 sugar milk only no water in the mix." He said trying to hide his excitement in his tone since he was finally going to taste chocolate.

 

He then turned to the others. "Pff sorry for my sudden mood thing kind of happens from time to time hehe." He said and jsut as fast turning his head back to Mystic. "Though the food needs a serious improvement and not necessarily with more money. For examble the pancakes are over-cooked and the toast is not cooked enough, There is a lack of cheap fruits like apples in the menu. Apples are cheap,taste and healthy there should be some at every meal,cocoa for cocoa milk would also be nice and hazelnut chocolate for the pancakes. If hazelnut chocolate is expensive then a cheap alternative is to make hazelnut chocolate it quite easy and cheaper my mom use to make it all it needs is cocoa,hazelnuts,oil and sugar you put them in a blender and you are good to go. With better cooking and a few extra stuff this can turn into something worth anticipating every day." And with those final words he was finally done ranting.

 

Only one thing was now left to fix so Lionheart turned to Somber and spoke. "Sorry for the rough introduction. Name's Lionel Heart, Nice to meet ya." He finished giving out a smile.

Somber didn't want to say anything to him or Mystical at all. He still seemed too upset from the recent ordeal that Lionheart had bequeathed to them... Mainly him... Somber just shook his head, both to Lionheart and to Mystical, just slowly trotting back to his seat, that was away from everyone else. He sat back down, returning to his toast nibbling...

[Feather Gem 967]

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Mystical nodded at Fiera and Chamois.  Then, Lionel began to blabber on.  She listened quietly with an amused expression and then laughed then he had finished.  "I'll see what I can do.  And I'll get your...er...chocolate," she smiled.  "And your apple, Chamois."

Then, she watched Somber walk off and frowned.  "And I'll get something for Somber as well..." she said quietly.

Then she looked around at them all, shrugged and then went to the kitchen.

[Shame 23]

Nothing was as tedious in the eyes of Aloïs as cleaning anything burnt. Ashes and soot aggrivated him, never wanting to be moved or cleaned. He had gone through three cigarettes in frustration before leaving the boys bedroom and heading for the girls one, covered from head to hoof in a thick layer of soot. He made sure to knock before nudging the door open, not wanting to intrude. The fillies had never given him half the hassle of the colts and he had a hint of "sympathy" for them. He put out his cigarette on his cart and entered, making his way to the chimney to begin cleaning. The room appeared empty so he began to hum softly.

[Trixies Apprentice L 493]

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Sitting back at the table he turned to Fiera. "You truly were way too fast to jump to conclusions I am still confused myself as to why he got so upset." Lionheart said with a troubled face. Though he knew his tone wasn't the best he couldn't quite realise why Somber would react like that or why Fiera would be so quick to point that he was being mean.

 

He took a bite out of his toast  and drunk some of his milk. He swallowed and then spoke to Chamois. "You really like apples don't ya ? "

[The Original 571]

 

 

 

 

Fiera frowned and stared at Lionel. "It shouldn't matter what you said or how you said it. If somepony starts crying and its somehow your fault, then you obviously said or did something rude" she said and scoffed (i can never tell if i use this word correctly) at him. She finished off her pancake and drank the rest of her water. She stood up and started to head for the bathroom so she could brush her teeth and take a shower. "I'll see you all later, maybe" she said back to them.

[sunne 659]

"Sh-she is nice... She must be if she t-tolerated that colt's outburst..." Sunset said to Shade.

"Making foals work is pretty bad. But she doesn't look like the kind of pony who would make anypony do anything."

 

Sunset watched as the colt who had been yelling sat down and started talking to somepony like nothing had happened. What had he been yelling about? The bad food? He also seemed to pity the rest of the orphans because they hadn't had normal food.

Sunset glared at the colt's back. 'Don't be so pity-seeking,' she wanted to tell him. 'I have never met my parents, they left me at my last orphanage when I was two days old. My orphanage was bought out and the new owners beat and cut me for three years. IM FIVE! I'VE HAD A BAD THREE YEARS! But I'm not making others cry, I'm not complaining about the food. One bad day is nothing. Stop being so rude.'

But she couldn't. She would probably never have the courage and she didn't want to tell anypony else about her predicament. So she turned to her friend. "Are you done eating? I feel like going back to the lobby."

Edited June 8, 2013 by Silent Dawn

[Lost Profile 644]

"Sh-she is nice... She must be if she t-tolerated that colt's outburst..." Sunset said to Shade.

"Making foals work is pretty bad. But she doesn't look like the kind of pony who would make anypony do anything."

Sunset watched as the colt who had been yelling sat down and started talking to somepony like nothing had happened. What had he been yelling about? The bad food? He also seemed to pity the rest of the orphans because they hadn't had normal food.

Sunset glared at the colt's back. 'Don't be so pity-seeking,' she wanted to tell him. 'I have never met my parents, they left me at my last orphanage when I was two days old. My orphanage was bought out and the new owners beat and cut me for three years. IM FIVE! I'VE HAD A BAD THREE YEARS! But I'm not making others cry, I'm not complaining about the food. One bad day is nothing. Stop being so rude.'

But she couldn't. She would probably never have the courage and she didn't want to tell anypony else about her predicament. So she turned to her friend. "Are you done eating? I feel like going back to the lobby."

Shade watched the events that where happening, studding the others is what shade learned to do as changeling. She was still eating the extra pieces of toast that she took. She still thought about her days in the guild, but wanted to forget about them, it might have been fun, but there where still thoes moments that she hated to remember...

 

When sunset asked to go back to the lobby, she noded and followed her.

[Feather Gem 967]

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Chamois shrugged and mumbled a positive answer.  Then she finished her toast and watched them argue.

A moment later, Mystical Flow came out of the kitchen with the orphans orders.  She went towards their table and placed down Lionel's order and Chamois's apple.  She also placed down a small pile of blueberries.

"There you are!" she smiled.  "And by some miracle, I found some blueberries for you Fiera.  They do taste wonderful on pancakes you know," she smiled.

 

(Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry!)

[Undyne 1,483]

Somber looked back to everyone else, seeing that "Miss Tickle" had brought back different treats for everypony else. Usually, he wouldn't ask for one single treat. In fact, he had NEVER asked for a treat from her at all. He never wanted to bother other ponies, and that's how he wouldn't be bothered at all. That was actually the first time in a while that he had gone up to talk with a pony, the incident with Lionheart and all. 

 

Somber continued to bite down on his toast, which was extremely burnt to no avail. But he didn't mind it... It was what he had been eating ever since coming to the orphanage. He doesn't even remember how he even got here... Or what he was doing before coming here. He doesn't remember his home, his parents... Or how he was sent to the orphanage. He rarely spoke, always wanted to be the outcast in the building. And that was just how his life turned out to be at this moment, as he sipped his rancid orange juice.

[Trixies Apprentice L 493]

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Lionheart shook his head without looking. "Wrong. Let say I bursted into tears when you accused me of being mean. Would that make you mean ? Not at all it would make me over-sensitive. There is a difference between being mean and another pony getting insulted by words not meant to insult." Upon finishing he turned his head only to see that he was talking to nopony. She had already left and he didn't notice. Mystical walked back in the mess hall with the stuff.

 

"Thank you." He said as he took them and started eating. He sighted with relief. "It been like 2 days since I last ate some. There just isn't anything as good."  He exclaimed happily.

Edited June 12, 2013 by Leafeon

[sunne 659]

((Let's just say that Snow Song just got here now. Nopony's interacted with her ))

 

Just as Sunset and Shade got to the lobby, Leaf Heart exited the room that she and Honor had gone in.

"Oh, there you are, Miss Sunset! Good to see you've already made a friend! Well, I'm done with your paperwork. I'll be going, then. It was very nice meeting you."

Sunset Sky shied away a bit as the mare tried to hug her. Leaf Heart smiled at her then walked away.

"B-Bye." Sunset said. After the mare left, she turned to Shade.

"S-so, what do you want to d-do?

[Lost Profile 644]

Shade shrugged. "I don't know... Your the one who wanted to come out here..." Shade thought for a moment. Sunset did want to learn how to fly... "How about I teach you the basics on flying?" She asked feeling doubtful.

 

Shade hadent used her feathered wings to fly in a long time. The last time she used them was to fly out of the sewers. Then she only used her translucent wings. The flight patterns are very different with both types of wings... She wasn't sure she could remember how to fly with her feathered wings.