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[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

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 Neon trotted with the others to the Paramount Restaurant. She looked at Red when he talked "Oh nothing really, just you know, parties and stuff, same old thing" She noticed that her and Red were a little behind the group so she walked a bit closer with the group. When they got there she couldn't help but a laugh a bit a the waiter with the funny mustache, it seems all waiters at restaurants have accents and funny mustaches...

[Inactive01 5,299]

@Budding Night

It was now approaching evening. The Mane 8 had just arrived at the Paramount Restaurant for a first class dinner... for free! Sterling was internally delighted at this prospect, especially since it was a great way to enjoy themselves before his wedding! He walked closely with Evening as they entered and proceeded to sit beside her as well. He then whispered to Evening, "Evie. What would you like for dinner? It's on the house so we get to eat anything we want!" He then kissed Evening happily, excited that they were so close to finally becoming married.

 

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@lincolnshirepony

 

Meanwhile, some of the other ponies had just noticed that Blue Note was in their midst. Many of them began to murmur, "Hey... isn't she the pony who always looks so grumpy?" "Yeah... I was beginning to think she'd never want to come to something like this!" "Well if she doesn't want to be here, that's perfectly fine! We can prepare well without her anyway!" 

 

Brick noticed the commotion and he told them all, "Guys quit your murmuring. I'm trying to ask Blue here if she wants to perform for Sterling's weddings. Personally, I find her compositions very enlightening and inspiring. Plus, she's a friend of Sterling's." The crowd was still doubtful, but they consented. They quieted down as they awaited Blue's response.    

[Commander Bubbles 1,343]

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 Neon trotted with the others to the Paramount Restaurant. She looked at Red when he talked "Oh nothing really, just you know, parties and stuff, same old thing" She noticed that her and Red were a little behind the group so she walked a bit closer with the group. When they got there she couldn't help but a laugh a bit a the waiter with the funny mustache, it seems all waiters at restaurants have accents and funny mustaches...

"Racing season is back into full swing ever since the Neightona 500," Red said. Despite being able to talk to Neon again, he still had doubts about their relationship. Would it last, even after the failed proposal Red made after Sterling was hospitalized?

[lincolnshirepony 527]

@lincolnshirepony

(That's a short post? Lol I thought that was a good length, especially since you typed from a phone )

 

Brick overheard Breezy call out to everypony else about Blue Note as he continued to set up the stage for the piano to stand for the performances by Manehattan University's students. He ran up to her from a distance and then spoke happily, "Blue Note! It's great to see you here! I know it might be a really tall order and all, but I was just thinking... would... would you mind performing for a wedding that's coming up? You know, it's for a really good friend of yours. You remember Sterling right?" 

(OOC: Heh, I think I just like to write long RP posts. )

 

Blue Note couldn't forget Sterling if she wanted to. "Yes, of course I remember Sterling. He invited me to his wedding." The last word stuck in her throat. As for the performance, Blue Note would almost rather move back to Canterlot than play something to celebrate this union. But she wasn't stupid. There would be a lot of ponies at this wedding, and she was not one to turn down exposure. Her career came before her feelings. Though she hated to admit it, she would also do just about anything if she thought it would make Sterling happy. His smile always brightened her day.

 

Ponies were murmuring around her. Blue Note blocked them out. "I would love to perform. Is there anything specific you want me to play?" She maintained her composure, despite feeling very hollow on the inside.

[Inactive01 5,299]

(OOC: Long posts are always epic posts. Keep it up! Not stopping you! By the way, any way you can have a picture of Blue Note? I'd love to be able to visualize the story as we go along )

 

@lincolnshirepony

 

Brick was delighted at Blue's affirmation to play for Sterling's wedding. Giving her a warm smile, he then replied, "That's wonderful Blue! Thank you so much for doing this! I'd like you to play Sterling's favourite piece: the Toccata from "Le Tombeau de Hooferin." He loves all the intricate colours and the decisive victory that is brought to life at the end of the piece like he often told me. I'm sure you've played it in your senior recital. Maybe you could also play some of your compositions while you're at the reception. After all, Sterling was a great admirer of your works."

 

(OOC: By the way, if you've never heard of the Toccata from Le Tombeau de Couperin, LISTEN TO IT. IT IS SO EPIC. Trivia: I'm actually playing it for my senior recital next year.

 

 

 

(21:25 for the Toccata)

 

 

Edited July 9, 2013 by Sterling Crimson

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

((OOC: Interesting... the backstories of Blue Note and Kismet seem very intertwined with both Sterling and Evening! I love how it's going! ))

 

After DJ had ordered, he turned to Sterling. "So, how's life been for you this past couple of months? I've a lot of catching up to do!" He was overjoyed to be back in the company of his closest friends, and still marvelled at how they had all first me under such an unlikely (and near catastrophic) turn of events.

 

While DJ had not noticed, Vinyl was feeling a bit left out. She didn't know these ponies that well, and she felt slightly lonely. She sighed as she listened to the conversations, waiting for her meal to arrive.

[Inactive01 5,299]

 

Sterling heard DJ ask him how life was going. He first made his order of alfredo pasta with well cooked vegetables and cabbage and then replied happily, "Oh it's been so awesome! Evie and I were having so much fun with the wedding preparations! It was hectic for a while when I introduced Evening to my parents and cousins, but they loved Evie. She's an amazing mare for crying out loud! What's not to love about her?" 

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

@Sterling Crimson

 

"Awesome!" DJ said, grinning. "In contrast, things have been pretty peaceful for me and Vinyl in Ponyville. There's been the odd bit of celebrating and praise from the ponies there about how we all stopped Raven, but otherwise it's just been the normal routine. Sometimes, I think peaceful is just the way to go!" DJ's food had also arrived, so he began eating while they talked.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Steel had decided on a sasparilla and deep fried oats.

 

"As for myself, I'm sure most of you have realized I've been a bit more busy than usual and not just with the book sales. I actually competed in this past Equestria games in competative fencing. Win the silver medal even! I would have claimed the gold, but those damn sports rules hamstring my options in a bout! Give me a straight up thrown down any day."

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

@Steel Accord

 

"I'm sure in a straight fight you would definitely win!" DJ replied, remembering the number of creatures vanquished by Steel throughout their adventure. "One thing's for certain; I would certainly NOT want to fight against a swordspony such as yourself!"

[lincolnshirepony 527]

(OOC: Long posts are always epic posts. Keep it up! Not stopping you! By the way, any way you can have a picture of Blue Note? I'd love to be able to visualize the story as we go along )

 

@lincolnshirepony

 

Brick was delighted at Blue's affirmation to play for Sterling's wedding. Giving her a warm smile, he then replied, "That's wonderful Blue! Thank you so much for doing this! I'd like you to play Sterling's favourite piece: the Toccata from "Le Tombeau de Hooferin." He loves all the intricate colours and the decisive victory that is brought to life at the end of the piece like he often told me. I'm sure you've played it in your senior recital. Maybe you could also play some of your compositions while you're at the reception. After all, Sterling was a great admirer of your works."

 

(OOC: By the way, if you've never heard of the Toccata from Le Tombeau de Couperin, LISTEN TO IT. IT IS SO EPIC. Trivia: I'm actually playing it for my senior recital next year.

 

 

 

(21:25 for the Toccata)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mgw8pV4iPM

 

 

(OOC: Oh, I'll definitely keep it up. It's just hard on my phone. =P I do have a picture of her that I drew a little while ago. I'll upload it when I get back home next week. I'll be sure to give that piece a listen when I get a chance. =) )

 

Blue Note cringed at being called "Blue". She decided it was in her best interest to let it go and push her resentment away. He didn't know, and she didn't want to blow this. "Yes, of course I will be able to play that. I'll just need to brush up on it before the wedding. And I would lo e to play some of my compositions." She smiled in spite herself, when he told her that Sterling admired her work. This was far from her ideal gig, but she could trudge through. All she needed to do was ignore any and all of her feelings, and she would be okay.

Edited July 9, 2013 by lincolnshirepony

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@Steel Accord

 

"I'm sure in a straight fight you would definitely win!" DJ replied, remembering the number of creatures vanquished by Steel throughout their adventure. "One thing's for certain; I would certainly NOT want to fight against a swordspony such as yourself!"

"Well it's just that sport fencing practically neuters any sense of real combat. They insist it's to actually make it "a fair fight." Knights such as my hero, Red Pommel, would compete in actual combat and that was considered a fair fight. But no, nowadays you can't so much as shove your enemy without somepony calling you a cheating brute!" Steel then caught himself. "Apologies DJ, I don't mean to harp at you. I'm sure they are right to some extent."

[Inactive01 5,299]

@lincolnshirepony

 

Brick was delighted that Blue Note accepted his request. After all, Sterling and Blue were among his best students! Deep inside, he was slightly disappointed that Sterling and Blue didn't go out, especially considering how much Sterling looked to Blue for comfort whenever he was poked fun of a lot at university. Deep down, he never understood why Sterling was being poked fun at in the first place. Well, if only Sterling knew... If only Sterling knew...

 

Nonetheless, Brick retracted from his thoughts and show Blue Note the stage, "Well Blue, this will be where you're performing for Sterling. You'll perform it sometime just before the ending of the reception! I know you'll do well! By the way, it's a world class Steinhay and Sons you'll be playing in, generously brought in from Carneighie Hall!"

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

"Well it's just that sport fencing practically neuters any sense of real combat. They insist it's to actually make it "a fair fight." Knights such as my hero, Red Pommel, would compete in actual combat and that was considered a fair fight. But no, nowadays you can't so much as shove your enemy without somepony calling you a cheating brute!" Steel then caught himself. "Apologies DJ, I don't mean to harp at you. I'm sure they are right to some extent."

 

"Don't worry about it!" DJ replied. "Though I have to say, I certainly wish I'd written an account of our adventures too! It's not everyday you get free dinners such as this!" He munched happily on his delicious meal, savouring the taste. "We ought to do this more often!"

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

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"Cool...I'm not really sure what the Neightona 500 is, but, i'm guessing it has something to do with racing!" Neon laughed. She sat down and looked at the menu, their was so many choices. She decided on something then just listened to the others talking, so she could find out what they were all doing these days

[Zhooves 843]

North followed the others to the restaurant, staying close so that he wouldn't accidentally get lost. When they got there and he had found a seat, he started looking at the menu, immediately confused by all the choices and hard names of some of the dishes.

"Har De... Uh... Mat... I can not... Is this høy? Ah..." he mumbled to himself as he tried his best to read though the menu.

 

 

@@lincolnshirepony, @@Sterling Crimson,  

 

 

By the way, any way you can have a picture of Blue Note? I'd love to be able to visualize the story as we go along

 

 

I do have a picture of her that I drew a little while ago. I'll upload it when I get back home next week

 

((Throw me the details and give the order, and I'll try me hands at it as well~))

[Love*Potion 575]

 

Kismet lay on her nice, soft bed and felt her eyes droop lower and lower. Sleep was nearly upon her, and it was delicious. She was absolutely exhausted from her journey, and a good night's rest was the perfect remedy. Just as she was drifting to sleep she thought of  her friend. It was hard to believe that she was getting married. It was such a special occasion, Evening deserves something nice...

 

Kismet sat up.

 

"Where's that invitation!?!?!" she thought frantically. Finally she found it crumpled at the bottom of her saddlebag. Shame such a beautiful letter had ended up so rumpled...

 

She flipped it over to look at the date- and breathed a sigh of relief. The wedding was the day after tomorrow. Good. There was still time to get the bride and groom the perfect wedding gift.

 

"I couldn't just go up to my best friend whom I haven't seen for years empty-hoofed, now can I?" Kismet thought, her heart beating slightly less frantically than before.

 

 

 

((OOC: Just making sure: The official "wedding day" is two days from now? So we still have one more day 'gap' to fill? I just don't want to start preparing for the wedding only to find out that it's that following day  ))

 

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@@Budding Night,

Should I have Kismet meet up with Autumn tonight or tomorrow?

 

[Inactive01 5,299]

@Love*Potion

(That's about right. Evie needs to try out her wedding dress after all )

 

While Sterling was still conversing with his friends, his dinner of alfredo pasta with cabbage arrived. Sterling's stomach growled with excitement and his lips began to salivate at the thought of eating such high class food! He began to munch on the food excitedly, much to the chagrin of some of the guests around him. Once he noticed, he cheekily grinned and resumed eating with the usual etiquette skills. He then listened intently as the conversations moved along. 

[Budding Night 1,043]

@Budding Night, Should I have Kismet meet up with Autumn tonight or tomorrow?

Anytime is fine, I'll just make sure to go along with it

 

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Evening smiled and blushed quietly as her friends talked. She had ordered a small salad of different type of oats, what the restaurant called 'Small Oat Mix', it didn't seem very ambitious but that didn't really matter. She watched the waitor bring her bow l over with a hungry stomach. She nodded at her and smiled, she returned the smile and walked away. She picked up her spoon and delicately took a spoonful of food from the bowl and popped it her mouth, looking around happily at her friends.

 

(This took like two hours to post? xD)

Edited July 10, 2013 by Budding Night

[Inactive01 5,299]

 

Sterling continued to munch through the delicious food politely. He was still shocked at the warm reception he and his friends received from the Paramount. It wasn't every day you get free dinner at such a posh restaurant after all. As he ate, Sterling noticed the night sky lurking outside. Manehattan's lights had begun to shine, and the restaurant began to glimmer as Sterling continued to feast on his alfredo spaghetti.  

 

Nonetheless, Sterling realized something. It was a long while since Sterling last chatted with Red. He heard about his rejection and felt sympathy for him inside. Nonetheless, he didn't want to ruin the dinner, so he merely asked Red from across the table as he ate, "Red! It's been ages my friend! How's your singing abilities coming along? Are they still doing well even after the Neightona 500?"

Edited July 10, 2013 by Sterling Crimson

[Pripyat Pony 2,608]

Clover was rather quiet as she ate her meal, which was pasta with ten different types of vegetable with it. She glanced over at @@Steel Accord, sometimes. Clover wasn't sure whether Steel liked her or not; she had nothing to compare it with, and was too shy to ask outright; she remembered how surprised the stallion had been by her bluntness. Didn't stallions like mares who said what they thought? Clover sighed, heavily. That was how she was and it was too late to change herself now.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Clover was rather quiet as she ate her meal, which was pasta with ten different types of vegetable with it. She glanced over at @@Steel Accord, sometimes. Clover wasn't sure whether Steel liked her or not; she had nothing to compare it with, and was too shy to ask outright; she remembered how surprised the stallion had been by her bluntness. Didn't stallions like mares who said what they thought? Clover sighed, heavily. That was how she was and it was too late to change herself now.

Steel looked over at Clover, who appeared to be deeply in thought.

 

"My lady?" He asked, leaning closer and putting his wing over her. "Does something trouble you? You've been awfully quiet despite the joyous reunion." He then lowered his voice. "We could excuse ourselves and talk privately if you wish."

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

As they ate, DJ looked at each of his friends in turn, trying to see if they had changed much in the last couple of months. With the exception of maybe a small height growth for North, they all looked much the same. They were all just as he remembered them, and he was glad they were all back together.

 

((OOC: Bit of a writer's block now! ))

[Inactive01 5,299]

(OOC: You're not the only one . Shall we get a move on to the next day?)

 

As Sterling finished his pasta, his stomach was feeling as satiated as ever. There was no bill to give, since the dinner was fully free. Sterling then gave a polite yawn as he then said to the crowd, "Well that was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten! Well it's getting late now, and Evie has to try out her wedding dress tomorrow." Sterling wanted to leave soon with Evie needing to try out her dress. Nonetheless, he waited patiently for Evening to finish her meal. He could tell she was enjoying it, so he didn't want to rush her. Plus, deep down, he still wanted to enjoy some time with his friends, but really wasn't sure what to talk about; he knew them decently, but not THAT well, and he wasn't great with small talk either.

[lincolnshirepony 527]

@lincolnshirepony

 

Brick was delighted that Blue Note accepted his request. After all, Sterling and Blue were among his best students! Deep inside, he was slightly disappointed that Sterling and Blue didn't go out, especially considering how much Sterling looked to Blue for comfort whenever he was poked fun of a lot at university. Deep down, he never understood why Sterling was being poked fun at in the first place. Well, if only Sterling knew... If only Sterling knew...

 

Nonetheless, Brick retracted from his thoughts and show Blue Note the stage, "Well Blue, this will be where you're performing for Sterling. You'll perform it sometime just before the ending of the reception! I know you'll do well! By the way, it's a world class Steinhay and Sons you'll be playing in, generously brought in from Carneighie Hall!"

"Wow," Blue Note said. "That was generous." She hadn't played on a piano that nice since her time at Manehatten University. "I suppose I should get started. Thank you for the wonderful performance opportunity." She could finally escape the chapel. It occured to her that this would not have happened if she had not ventured outside of her apartment. "I have the worst luck," she thought as she wound her way around the Manehatten streets.

 

It hadn't been so long ago when she and Sterling were just students sitting next to each other in class. Blue Note had never been particularly well liked by most of the students at the university, which was just as well for her. There were exceptions to that rule that got her through; Sterling was one of them. They had been such good friends...

 

Memories from her university days began to overwhelm her. Blue Note walked faster, almost as if she could outrun them. In reality, she just didn't want anypony on the street to see the tears escaping her eyes.

 

 

@@lincolnshirepony, @@Sterling Crimson,  

 

((Throw me the details and give the order, and I'll try me hands at it as well~))

(OOC: If you want to give it a shot, here's Blue Note. You can pretty much do her mane however you want, since she loves trying different styles. I wish I had the picture with me so I could give you a better reference. =P)