private (ROMANCE) The Love Triangle

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Mr. Critical) the hum of my home began to signal my return, replacing the front door of my decoy building house. With that I checked the time and found I had only been gone for a few minutes.

"Not too bad I suppose."

I removed the ancient robes from the renieghsance period of Roam(I'm so ashamed of myself for writing that) and headed to the main portal.

Edited December 19, 2013 by Mr. Critical

[Wild Star 141]

Lightning Feather nodded at Cade's suggestion. "Music. That sounds... nice, I suppose. I'm not too keen on dancing however," she told him. "I've never had any experience with this activity after all," she continued. "I'd appreciate it if you would instruct me in how this is usually preformed."

"I'm, aheh, not that good either." cade smiled. this would be fun. "let me see...well, first you walk out, bobbing to the music...?" cade walked out, bobbing his head awkwardly. several ponies hid snickers. then, vinyl scratch put on a good tune, and cade began to get into it. "i think you just...go!" he danced around to her, then stood on his hind legs and pulled lightning feather out onto the floor slowly. he smiled, bowed, and then started moving. he wasn't exactly dancing, but he was enjoying the music. he motioned for her to try to dance. there were ponies all around them, each doing their own moves. cade tried to copy a complicated one, and fell on his face. but he rose up again, and started making up his own. he smiled at her again.

[Half-Note 273]

"I'm, aheh, not that good either." cade smiled. this would be fun. "let me see...well, first you walk out, bobbing to the music...?" cade walked out, bobbing his head awkwardly. several ponies hid snickers. then, vinyl scratch put on a good tune, and cade began to get into it. "i think you just...go!" he danced around to her, then stood on his hind legs and pulled lightning feather out onto the floor slowly. he smiled, bowed, and then started moving. he wasn't exactly dancing, but he was enjoying the music. he motioned for her to try to dance. there were ponies all around them, each doing their own moves. cade tried to copy a complicated one, and fell on his face. but he rose up again, and started making up his own. he smiled at her again.

Lightning Feather looked around her at the ponies who were dancing and most of them were showing off some impressive hoofwork. She thought back to her wing blade training and started moving her hooves across the dancefloor in a manner similar to dancing. Unfortunately because she was so programmed for being a soldier her wings would occasionally swipe out like one would with wing blades attached.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

(Im going dark soon. Wont be back until tomorrow evening.)

 

(Silver Star) "They get to each others throte every now and then, but their still friends. Ive even heard them mix their music toget-... probably shouldn't have said that."

((OOC: I'm sorry I haven't replied in a long time ))

 

"Wow!" exclaimed Patterson, as he looked around at all of the ponies around them "Everypony seems to have suddenly broken into dance. I can't see anything without having to stand up." He said trying to peer over the heads of the ponies. "I do really like that music."

Edited December 19, 2013 by Pat.Rio.T.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star)"Yeah, the crowds picking up nicely actually."

I looked around a bit, and he's right. Its a bit difficult to see over everypony. Almost like they knew I was trying to look over the crowd.

"I can't see anything, either."

 

(Mr. Critical) I was following this music I heard back from my home. It was electronic, yet refined. Almost as if orchest- oh crimeny its Vinyl and Octavia. Haven't seen them since the insident with the sound eaters. Would have thrown their careers down the toilet. Still, it has been a while. Might as well go and say hi.

[Wild Star 141]

Lightning Feather looked around her at the ponies who were dancing and most of them were showing off some impressive hoofwork. She thought back to her wing blade training and started moving her hooves across the dancefloor in a manner similar to dancing. Unfortunately because she was so programmed for being a soldier her wings would occasionally swipe out like one would with wing blades attached.

cade ducked, and then luaghed. he began to dance the way she was, and was surpized when his wings liften him up. he propmtly closed them, and fell in a confused heap. but he got up again, and continued dancing with lightning feather. suddenly, the music started getting crazy. "hey ponies! the parties here!" a fluffy pink pony jumped into the crowd, and things began to get...crazy. cade nudged lightning feather. "wanna get outta here?" he said. than suddenly he pulled both of them to the floor as a pegagsus flew over them like a bullet.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Mr. Critical) I drew closer and entered the crowd. The music was fantastic. I drewncloser, when my trce was broken by the sight of my sister. Luckily she didn't see me. I began to reciede from the crowd in fear.

 

(Silver Star) "Soooo... what ha think of the music?"

Come on Silver, you're loosin him. Come on, there's gotta be something you both can do.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

((OOC: Sorry for not responding sooner...again. Christmas complications, you know...it's complicated. Anywho...))

 

"Oh I love it!" Patterson replied. "There is something about that mix of classical music and uh, whatever that other music is. But it's quite entertaining. Oh, Do you not like it? We can leave if that is what you wish." He said a bit concerned.

 

((OOC: P.S. Patterson is often oblivious to the obvious, so he sometimes needs a little push.))

Edited December 21, 2013 by Pat.Rio.T.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star)"I'm actually enjoying myself. But if you'd like to go and do something else, id be cool with that. Beside, I can say hi to Octavia anytime."

 

(Mr. Critical)I had dodged a bullet. Avoided my sister a second time during her visit. My luck would most likely run out soon. Okay, somewhere o lay low... sugarcube corner. Hiding and food. Best. Combo. Ever.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

(Silver Star)"I'm actually enjoying myself. But if you'd like to go and do something else, id be cool with that. Beside, I can say hi to Octavia anytime."

 

"Oh no. I am indeed enjoying myself. The music is a good volume too, I hate concerts where they blow your eardrums out by blaring rock in your face at 115 decibels." Pat paused for just a second. "Would it be too much trouble to ask...you to, uh...maybe, introduce me to Octavia and her friends some time? I would really like to meet them. But, uh...they're probably too busy right? Shoot, never mind."

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) I gave a small giggle.

"Sure I'll give you an introduction. But, I would suggest waiting until they're done playing."

I continued to listen to the sound of the chello pay, and began to get lost in the moment. It was soothing actually. Then...

"I... am getting kinda hungry. How about you?"

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

(Silver Star) I gave a small giggle.

"Sure I'll give you an introduction. But, I would suggest waiting until they're done playing."

I continued to listen to the sound of the chello pay, and began to get lost in the moment. It was soothing actually. Then...

"I... am getting kinda hungry. How about you?"

"Well, I did say some time." Pat said in response. 

"Yeah, I guess I am." He said listening to his stomach. "I don't know how to dance anyway." 'Even if I did I would't want to anyway.'  He thought. "Although I only know of one place so far, that cafe with the tables out front. I don't suppose that you know of any other places?" He asked 

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) I began to think of something that would be good. I have been akingto indulge my sweet toth for a while.

"How about that bakery. I could realy go for some caramel. Plus, its a holiday. they might have a special treat or something."

 

(Mr. Critical) "Alas, sweet milk shake, our time has come to a close. Neigh, stay your crys. It shall dampen our final moments together."

With that, I slurped down the remainder of my drink.

"Hey, Mrs. Cake, can I get another, please?"

She looked over to me with a face mixing annoyance and simpithy. She then said...

"Mr. Critical, you do this every year. Every time Hearts and Hooves day comes around, you sulk in here, drowning yourself in ice cream. Dont ya think its time to stop?"

I began to ponder her words. And i h ad found my conclusion, and the perfect answer.

"Dont you want my bits?"

 Mrs Cake gave a sigh, and went to fetch my sixth shake.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

(Silver Star) I began to think of something that would be good. I have been akingto indulge my sweet toth for a while.

"How about that bakery. I could realy go for some caramel. Plus, its a holiday. they might have a special treat or something."

"Sure." Pat said "I wouldn't mind a chocolate shake right about now." They push their way back through the crowd and make it back onto the road. "Phew. We made it. Okay..." And with that, Pat, not thinking, once again takes off in the opposite direction of Sugar-Cube Corner.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) "Pat, the bakery's the other way."

He stopped in his trackes and gave me a look as if to say 'I knew that.' I admit, it was a face that made me laugh on the inside. We both made our way to the bakery. I was really in the mood for a caramel chocolat shake. We walked for a few minutes and we had arived at the bakery.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

(Silver Star) "Pat, the bakery's the other way."

He stopped in his trackes and gave me a look as if to say 'I knew that.' I admit, it was a face that made me laugh on the inside. We both made our way to the bakery. I was really in the mood for a caramel chocolat shake. We walked for a few minutes and we had arived at the bakery.

Patterson and Silver walked in and Pat took off his hat before entering. "Well hello there, and welcome to Sugar-Cube Corner. What can I get for you two today?" The mare at the counter asked. "Um, I'll have a chocolate milkshake please." Pat replied, and waited for Silver to order.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) "And I'll have the same with caramel."

I really needed a shake right now. But the mare had stated something I didn't want to hear.

"Oh, I'm sorry dearies. But were a bit low on ice cream right now."

I was confused. It was only a bit after noon. How can this be possible.

"How is that possible. Don't you stock up."

"We do actually. But we've had a problem with... one customer."

She sounded annoyed a bit.

"What customer."

I was really agitated. What pony could possibly eat THAT much ice cream.

 

(Mr. Critical) I really should not have had that twelth shake. Oooow.

'Why do you do this every year anyway, Critic?'

I do it to drown the lonliness.

'Dont you have me though?'

I doubt a sentient device could acount for the warmth of a companion.

I sat at the table of sugarcube corner. Waiting for the ice cream to settle.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

(Silver Star) "And I'll have the same with caramel."

I really needed a shake right now. But the mare had stated something I didn't want to hear.

"Oh, I'm sorry dearies. But were a bit low on ice cream right now."

I was confused. It was only a bit after noon. How can this be possible.

"How is that possible. Don't you stock up."

"We do actually. But we've had a problem with... one customer."

She sounded annoyed a bit.

"What customer."

I was really agitated. What pony could possibly eat THAT much ice cream.

"Well somepony's going to have a sugar crash." Patterson chuckled a little at that. He looked around the room, and in the corner booth he saw somepony he recognized. OH! It was Mr. Critical... Oh dear. This was probably not going to end well.

 

Patterson tried to steer Silver's attention away from the corner where Mr. Critical was sitting. "Hey, uh, we could go and uuum... try some other place if you really want a shake. I'm-I'm sure we could find some place that has ice cream.." 

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) disapointment was welling up in my gut. What normal pony could possibly eat that much ice cream. I've heard rumors of that odd pink mare, but she's been outside all day. I began to look around, not hindering my companions words. Somepony owes me a milkshake. I began to scan the environment of the bakery, and before long I found my culprit. Sitting in a corner booth with their head down, covered in glass cups and various flavors of icecream oozing onto and off the table was...

 

(Mr. Critical)

'Honestly Critic, twelve servings of milkshake. I know its depressing for you around this time of year, but... really, twelve shakes.'

Come on lovely, you know this helps. Or at least its what Rarity told me.

'I doubt she ment twelve ser... oh forget it. At least wash yourself before you touch my console. You look sticky.'

With that the voice vanished from my head. Cnat get any worse though.

"Hey, Critical!"

Ooooooooooh, crap.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

"Oh Colt." Pat said as soon as Silver noticed her brother. *sigh* 'And the feud continues.' He turned to Mrs. Cake "You might want to lay low." As Mrs. Cake went into the back to check on her babies, Pat tried to think of something...anything to keep them from killing each other. "Please..." He tried to plead as Silver began to walk toward the corner. 'Oh No no no no no no no no no no! This isn't good!' He said as he began to back away.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) I was making my way to my little brother, furious at his actions. I got closer and closer until I had reached my destination.

"Hey"

I said with rage pouring out. While he just looked up at me with an expression of uninterest. I was about to burst and really tear into him. Until, I got an idea.

"So, how are you doin'."

I said in a chipper voice. Critics expression was unchanging.

"Look, Silver, I know what you're doing. I can smell your rage seeping off you."

What the...

"What do you mean, I just thought I could spend a little time with my brother. You seem so lonely."

My vengeance shall be completed. Critic gave an expression of sheer confusion, yet still remained cautious. But also that of uneasyness.

"Look Silver, as much as id love to, i-"

I never gave him a chance to finish. I grabbed him by the hoof and brought him over to Pat.

"Great. Pat, you know critic. He's going to be spending time with us. Because he's so wonwey."

I could tell by Critics expression, he would not enjoy is. Excellent.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

Patterson slowly opened his eyes... "Uuuh, Hi." He said feeling "confuzzled". 'Well that didn't turn out quite as I expected. Curious.' He thought to himself. Making sure that Mr. Critical couldn't hear them, Pat talked to Silver. "I'm no empath, but I can tell you're up to something. And I'm pretty sure he knows it."

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) "Why, Pat. I have no idea what your talking about. He's always ben bitter."

 

(Mr. Critical)yeah. Must have been that cliff you pushed me off of. But I'm no psychologist, so how would I know.

 

(Silver Star) "Critics just going to be coming along us. I just can't stand seeing him be so miserable. So, since we never got our treats how about some... Haytalian food. My treat."

 

(Mr. Critical) hey lovely, you still there?

'Always. What's the problem?'

Be rrady to come get me. I'm not liking where this is going. But my sister wants to spend time with me and her friend and is buying me lunch.

'Just be careful.'

Whith that she was gone.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

'Eeyup, She's up to something.' Patterson thought. *sigh* 'This could get interesting. Wait, where are we going to find "Haytalian" food?' He wondered, although he did have a hankering for some fettuccine alfredo. And breadsticks and caeser salad and... "AAK!" He tripped over a rock.

 

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Edited December 22, 2013 by Pat.Rio.T.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Mr. Critical) "Well, I could go for some Haytalian right now. I do know of a café that has good spahgetti."

I know this is a trap. She may be a good actor in her films, but this was unsubtle. Pat probably knew better. BUT... its free food. So some "quality time" with my dear sister is probably worth it. And who knows, maybe she has changed for the better... Yeah, and maybe tartarus has frozen over.

"The café is a few blocks away. Come on, I'll show ya to it."