Re: The P-Files

Yawnmon Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:01 pm

After basking in the sun for a few more moments Blade begins to glide back down to the ground and lands a couple feet ahead of the group, ready to keep moving forward. "Well that was fun," he says to everybody with a big dumb grin on his face. "I haven't gotten to a chance to really spread my wings like that since I left Cloudsdale, and boy did it feel great," he continued while very slowly flapping his wings in order to calm the muscles down until they eventually fold back up against his sides. With new found confidence he looks back at the Mayor and Ms. Beauty (especially Ms. Beauty) and says, "I would've taken care of it sooner, but I just kind of assumed it was a scheduled rainstorm since there's not a lot of unscheduled storms where I come from. Sorry about that."

Dr Blight Sat Oct 06, 2012 12:23 am

"Is this going to become a thing with you?" Chitin sighed, still a little upset about having had to eat the cake too quickly to really taste it. She extended a hoof out in turn and shook Z-Rock's hoof. "Dawn Trek. It looked like it was smoking since we got in, I thought it was part of the show but I guess not."

XandZero2 Sat Oct 06, 2012 1:55 pm

Ramsus wrote:Whisper takes the offered hoof and shakes it, "Nice to meet you Z-rock, I certainly understand hoping your luck will turn around, though having your stage blow up must be quite the shock." Whispers give a pause before asking in a worried tone, "We don't have to have a battle now do we?"

Z-Rock laughs, running a hoof through his pink mohawk, "Oh, no no no no no - that's not how this should go..." He pulls down his shades and eyes Whisper curiously, "At least, I don't think so. We just now met, why would we battle? It would do us no good, to make this place rattle."

Dr Blight wrote: Chitin sighed, still a little upset about having had to eat the cake too quickly to really taste it. She extended a hoof out in turn and shook Z-Rock's hoof. "Dawn Trek. It looked like it was smoking since we got in, I thought it was part of the show but I guess not."

"Ah Dawn Trek, you speak of my amp?" Z-Rock nodded, "You say it was smoking, like some broken lamp? If that is true, I wonder what went wrong... it only blew up when we played our last song..."

At this point, one of the other band members had come down from the stage and ran over. Z-Rock nodded towards his approaching companion, "Here comes my friend Zee. She's a whiz with machinery, whatever it be."

"Zee, my friend!" Z-Rock waved at his compatriot, "This pony says she saw my amp smoking." He motioned to Chitin. "She seemed quite serious, I don't think she was joking. Have you found out anything that we should know? What's the problem exactly, why did my amp blow?"

Zee stops before you guys and catches her breath for a second, then she looks from Chitin to Whisper, turns to Z-Rock and frowns, "Found the pro-blem, indeed it's tr-tr-true," She speaks like a scratchy record on a turn-table, "but don't th-th-think this news will be-be-be good for you." Zee glances back at Chitin and Whisper, then adds, "Sh-sh-sh-should not discuss it here, in any c-case - not in front of outsiders, not fr-fr-fr-from-from another race."

Dr Blight Sat Oct 06, 2012 2:25 pm

Chitin flicked an ear watching them for a moment before taking a few steps closer and lowering her voice slightly to keep anypony not directly in this little group from hearing. "Seeing as how you don't want to say in front of us, I'm guessing you're either afraid of starting a panic, don't trust us, or both. Understandable. Based on his claims that the amp was reliable and yours that he won't like the answer, I'm guessing you think the amp was rigged? Maybe to hurt or scare him?" She finished up pointing to Z-Rock before shifting her attention to Zee.

Ramsus Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:20 pm

Whisper just make a sad face at the other race comment.

XandZero2 Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:41 pm

Cardbo wrote:

Turning from the spectacle, D'Orreigns glances at Ms. Beauty, as if waiting for her to say something (though she doesn't). Then he laughs and shakes his head, "Strike? -Oh no, of course not! Why would they ever be on strike? Weather crafting's just so much fun! And we pay them well too, I assure you. Yes, the PWDF is well taken care of..." D'Orreigns strokes his goatee thoughtfully, "Though... they have been quite busy as of late. Seems we keep getting more and more storms out of the Surefire Swamp..." D'Orreign's grins, "And they just keep getting more and more exciting too! All the lightning, and thunder, and rain - it makes for quite the atmospheric setting, wouldn't you say?"

"I can't speak for Blade Blocker, but it seems like weather crafting would be a good job for him. Especially, if the current weather crafters are being overworked."

"Overworked? Pffft," D'Orreigns whinnies with amusement, shaking his head, "If you can even call it work. It's more like fun to them. They absolutely love it! Keeps them on their hooves."

Cardbo wrote:Coffee pauses.

"Has anyone checked out the Surefire Swamp, yet? That can't be normal."

"Normal?" D'Orreigns seems to seriously contemplate the question for a moment, "Normal? Hmm... Now... I'd say it's been going on for a couple months now..." But then a twinkle comes into D'Orreigns' eye and he gives Coffee a winning smile, "So actually - it's pretty normal to me!"

Yawnmon wrote:After basking in the sun for a few more moments Blade begins to glide back down to the ground and lands a couple feet ahead of the group, ready to keep moving forward. "Well that was fun," he says to everybody with a big dumb grin on his face. "I haven't gotten to a chance to really spread my wings like that since I left Cloudsdale, and boy did it feel great," he continued while very slowly flapping his wings in order to calm the muscles down until they eventually fold back up against his sides. With new found confidence he looks back at the Mayor and Ms. Beauty (especially Ms. Beauty) and says, "I would've taken care of it sooner, but I just kind of assumed it was a scheduled rainstorm since there's not a lot of unscheduled storms where I come from. Sorry about that."

Ms. Beauty smiles at Blade Blocker (it's a radiant sight to see, even if she is soaking wet - along with the rest of the party), "That's quite alright, Mr. Blocker," she says, as her horn glows a rose-red and a sheet of like-colored magic begins sliding slowly down her body, rolling all the moisture and rain water off as it does, leaving her looking completely fresh and dry (even her clothes are dry), as if the rain had never happened. She looks down, inspecting herself as the magic takes effect, but then glances back at BB. "You're concern for protocol is commendable." She finishes herself and begins working on the mayor, still glancing back at BB as she does, "and it would seem you also have quite the knack for weather-crafting as well. I've never seen such a breathtaking display of athletics, short of the Wonderbolts themselves... and our own Weather Defense Force, of course."

She finally finishes drying off Coffee Mug and Clue Seeker, then looks Blade Blocker up and down for a moment, one hoof to her chin, deep in thought. Finally, she says, "You know, I could dry you off too if you'd prefer, but if I may be so bold Mr. Blocker, I think I quite like your new look." She seems to hold back a snicker as she adds, "It suits you."

Then Ms. Beauty looks up into the sky, and as you all follow her gaze, you catch sight of a squadron of pegasi streaking across the sky, flying in formation with matching black and gold flight suits. "Well," Ms. Beauty says, a hint of annoyance evident in her voice, "There's Airborne's team... Late as usual..."

"SPLENDID!" D'Orreigns clops his hooves to the pavement, "They can take it from here then, I suppose - and now that that's settled," D'Orreigns whirls around in a circle with his hoof to the sky, "come on everypony! Ms. Beauty and I will escort you to the University!" He starts trotting off, waving you all to follow him.

As you all start moving onward, Ms. Beauty falls into step beside Blade Blocker, "So you're from Cloudsdale, Mr. Blocker?" She asks companionably, "You've travelled quite a ways then. If you don't mind my asking, what brings you to New Orreigns?"

D'Orreigns' ears flick up at this and he glances back, "Yes, a fine question Ms. Beauty! What brings all of you to New Orreigns? -And, coincidentally, if you want a job with the Weather Defense Force, BB-" D'Orreigns looks at Blade Blocker, suddenly deathly serious, "Can I call you BB? I like that nickname, BB... But if you don't like it then I won't use it again, though I feel like I've heard it somewhere before...

"That's the same nickname you insist on giving me, Mr. D'Orreigns." Ms. Beauty cuts in dryly.

"Oh, of course!" D'Orreigns exclaims, suddenly beaming like a cheshire cat, "-And what a coincidence that - Black Beauty, Blade Blocker - you two both have double B names! Isn't that fun?! Black Beauty and Blade Blocker, Ms. Beauty and Mr. Blocker, BB and BB..."

"Mr. D'Orreigns, weren't you saying something about..."

"Oh yes, of course! Right you are, BB," D'Orreigns chuckles, "I was saying, if you want a job with the PWDF BB," D'Orreigns snickers again. "I... I can have it arranged." He falls into a fit of laughter, then wipes a tear from his eye and shakes his head, "Yes, I could definitely have it arranged."

Cardbo Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:07 pm

XandZero2 wrote:
"Normal?" D'Orreigns seems to seriously contemplate the question for a moment, "Normal? Hmm... Now... I'd say it's been going on for a couple months now..." But then a twinkle comes into D'Orreigns' eye and he gives Coffee a winning smile, "So actually - it's pretty normal to me!"

"Normal is what you make of it, huh. One can get used to hanging by ones hooves, if you do it long enough. Still has anyone checked it out. I can't imagine someone wouldn't have, especially if you're living next to such a delicious mystery as that."

Yawnmon Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:07 am

Ms. Beauty wrote:"and it would seem you also have quite the knack for weather-crafting as well. I've never seen such a breathtaking display of athletics, short of the Wonderbolts themselves... and our own Weather Defense Force, of course."

Blade blushes slightly at being complimented, which doesn't really show seeing as his coat is already red.

Ms. Beauty wrote:"You know, I could dry you off too if you'd prefer, but if I may be so bold Mr. Blocker, I think I quite like your new look." She seems to hold back a snicker as she adds, "It suits you."

Blade isn't entirely sure how to take this. He isn't sure if he heard that the same way everypony else did, but he blushes a bit more and says in response, “Thanks. I love the feel of rain, but I should probably dry off before I go indoors.” He says this partially because it was true, but also partially because he was curious as to what Ms. Beauty's magic would feel like... ((I don't think I need to elaborate any more on that))

Ms. Beauty wrote:"So you're from Cloudsdale, Mr. Blocker?" She asks companionably, "You've traveled quite a ways then. If you don't mind my asking, what brings you to New Orreigns?"

”I'm here for a vacation, I suppose. I got a lot of time off of work for um,” he pauses for a moment, “community service. My little sister is going to the university here and Maredi Gras is coming up, so I figured I'd come for a visit.” Blade isn't nearly as nervous as he was before his aerial display but he's still feels a bit unnerved walking right besides and talking to such a beautiful mare.

XandZero2 Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:18 pm

Dr Blight wrote:Chitin flicked an ear watching them for a moment before taking a few steps closer and lowering her voice slightly to keep anypony not directly in this little group from hearing. "Seeing as how you don't want to say in front of us, I'm guessing you're either afraid of starting a panic, don't trust us, or both. Understandable. Based on his claims that the amp was reliable and yours that he won't like the answer, I'm guessing you think the amp was rigged? Maybe to hurt or scare him?" She finished up pointing to Z-Rock before shifting her attention to Zee.

Zee glances anxiously between you and Z-Rock, not sure quite what to do.

Z-Rock glances calmly between you and Zee, and slips down his shades so his eyes meet his band mate's. "Zee, is this true? What should we do?"

Zee stares at Chitin for another minute, as back on stage, the third member of the band, the drummer Zeb, is already in the process of packing up the instruments - to the crowd's chagrin.

A few ponies begin booing, and Z-Rock's ears flick up at this. He looks to the audience, and back to Zee. "Should we continue playing my friend? Don't think the audience liked our abrupt end..."

Zee shakes her head and lowers her gaze. "N-no-n-no-no, we can not go. Back on st-st-stage, we'd need a m-m-mage - to fix, a-all the damage, done to our-our m-mix. The pony speaks-speaks t-t-true -" Zee nods towards Chitin, "That's the l-least-least I can say to y-you."

Z-Rock takes a deep breath. "Not this again... it's become a new trend - and not a good one at that." Z-Rock turns back to Chitin and Whisper, sliding his shades back up over his eyes and frowning for the first time sense you set eyes on him. "Hold on for one moment if you so will, I'll be back, as soon as I finish this deal." Z-Rock takes a deep breath, "It seems we have news to break, even though it makes my heart ache." As the booing of the crowd gets louder, Z-Rock taps Zee on the shoulder, and the two of them head back towards the stage.

((Since this next section was going to be on the longer side, I thought I'd split it in two and give you guys a chance to act if you want to do anything before Z-Rock breaks the news to the crowd. I'll give you a little bit of time, and then I'll move on))

XandZero2 Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:34 pm

Yawnmon wrote:
Ms. Beauty wrote:"You know, I could dry you off too if you'd prefer, but if I may be so bold Mr. Blocker, I think I quite like your new look." She seems to hold back a snicker as she adds, "It suits you."
Blade isn't entirely sure how to take this. He isn't sure if he heard that the same way everypony else did, but he blushes a bit more and says in response, “Thanks. I love the feel of rain, but I should probably dry off before I go indoors.” He says this partially because it was true, but also partially because he was curious as to what Ms. Beauty's magic would feel like... ((I don't think I need to elaborate any more on that))
Ms. Beauty wrote:"So you're from Cloudsdale, Mr. Blocker?" She asks companionably, "You've traveled quite a ways then. If you don't mind my asking, what brings you to New Orreigns?"
”I'm here for a vacation, I suppose. I got a lot of time off of work for um,” he pauses for a moment, “community service. My little sister is going to the university here and Maredi Gras is coming up, so I figured I'd come for a visit.”

"Ah, so you're meeting your sister?" Ms. Beauty nods as the two of you continue down the street with the rest of the party, "I suppose I really should dry you off sometime soon then. It wouldn't do to have your sister see you looking like that."

Ms. Beauty's horn glows with a rose red aura once again, and you feel a light caress slip across your body. It's a warm, soothing feeling - and it sends a thrill of excitement running up and down your spine.

When it's over, you find yourself perfectly dry.

"Better?" Ms Beauty asks, watching you curiously.

As the party continues trotting along down BonBon Street, D'Orreigns clears his throat. "About your previous question Coffee Mug - Has anypony investigated the swamp yet? Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell..." D'Orreigns stops abruptly, raising a hoof to the sky, "OF COURSE-" Then he slumps, "-Not." He picks up the pace again before continuing, clearing his throat again as he does so. "Uh hm... Yes. Well, I understand you're newcomers, so let me be the first to inform you - the Surefire Swamp-" -And suddenly D'Orreigns' spins back around and his voice changes to a southern drawl, "-just ain't natural. The plants grow," his voice changes to a soft whisper, "the animals care for themselves," his voice fills with ominous awesomeness, "and the clouds move... ALL ON THEIR OWN!!!!"

Spoiler:

((^ 3:41 minutes in))

D'Orreigns rises up on his back hooves, leans forward with his front hooves in the air, and says, "Dun. Dun. DUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!

There's a roar of thunder, and in the distance, lightning splits the sky (apparently Airborne's team still hasn't been to that spot yet).

The mayor stays frozen in that pose for a long moment, then he drops back on all fours, takes off his monocle, blows into it, rubs it against his coat, then slips it back on. He looks at everypony and smiles, "Yes... Well, it's not a safe place to be, you see?" He continues trotting along, "It would probably be fun - but also very, very scary; and very, very dangerous - and I like my scary danger with only one very, thank you very much."

You come to the corner of Neigheart and BonBon, with the monumental monolith that is the gold-plated Labryinth's United Building to your right, and to your left, an impressive - but not nearly as big - City Hall building (complete with inner dome, steps, and classical columns and architecture).

D'Orreigns points a hoof towards city hall, "And on a completely different topic - in order to perhaps change the subject - that's where I work! Quite the smashing little place - the cushy chairs are to die for. They have wheels too, so you can even race them! Come by my office sometime and we'll have ourselves a go of it - I warn you though, I currently hold the record for fastest chair in all the south! Not even Airborne's been able to beat me yet -" D'Orreigns laughs, "-Oh, and he's tried! Believe you me, he's tried!"

Black Beauty shakes her head, whispering under her breath, loud enough for Blade Blocker to hear, "You see what I have to work with every day?" And as you all turn down Neigheart, she glances at Blade Blocker again and smiles, "So Mr. Blocker, would you mind telling me more about your sister? I pride myself on knowing all the citizens of New Orreigns. I'd be surprised if I hadn't met her before... along with the mayor of course."

"OF COURSE!" D'Orreigns yells from the front of the herd.

XandZero2 Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:21 pm

Back at the Horse of Blues...

As Z-Rock ascends the stairs leading up to the stage, the crowd falls quiet. He takes to the stage, turns to face the audience with his band mates to either side of him, sighs, and begins informing them of the situation, which he refers to as "technical difficulties." When he tells the audience that the band will unfortunately have to cancel the rest of their performances for the day - the news is met by a number of neighs, whinnies, and jeers from the audience.

"YOU'VE BEEN A GREAT CROWD," Z-Rock yells over the neigh-sayers, "allowing us to play so hard and loud... but the time has come, for us to run - don't be glum, it was a ton of fun!" Z-Rock plays a final chord on his guitar - and the room erupts with explosions of confetti, streamers, balloons, and flowers.

Z-Rock smiles and bows along with the rest of his band, then they start packing up their equipment, preparing to pull out...

-But good to his word, after packing up his own equipment Z-Rock returns to Chitin and Whisper, his double-neck guitar slung over his shoulder. "Again I say sorry, you had to see us at our worst," Z-Rock shrugs, "Normally, my amp doesn't smoke, go up, an' burst. It was made just for me - the very first. The Con Cannon I call it, and as sure as the name, it was stuffed with pyrotechnics, to make quite a game. Never used to have trouble with it before now... But suppose I'll have to get it fixed... somehow... Maybe Zee can make it better? I'd rather not send somepony else a letter, describing this situation in fine detail... I fear fixing it would come at high price for normal clientele..."

Z-Rock glances back up on stage to the rest of his band, "Don't know why it is that I'm telling you two," Z-Rock turns back and grins, "Guess I just must have nothing better to do." He cocks his head to one side, "And, do you know?" He pulls down his shades for a sec and looks Chitin in the eye, "As strange things go - I know I've never met you before, Ms. Dawn Trek, but you remind me of somepony that comes to mind in a sec. A friend of mine she is, started her own biz. I heard she'd come to this city, but I've yet to find her here. That is quite a pity, 'cause I won't be here all year. But you remind me of her - for what reason? I can not say. But perhaps it'll come to me one sunny day?"

Ramsus Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:47 pm

Whisper perks up at this last bit. "Perhaps I could be of help?" she asks, excitedly."I'm sure if you give me a couple days I can find your friend for you. A name would help of course. Any idea what part of town they might be in or what their occupation is? If you could give me some contact info Mr Z-Rock I could pass it along or I could at least know how to tell you what I find out."

((Lol, giving me a quest while we're on our way to a completely unrelated one. Nice.))

Dr Blight Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:11 pm

Chitin was silent for a moment. " ...She and I are alike? Not completely I hope, I've recently come to find I can be a very troublesome friend." Chitin went quiet for a little longer as if struggling with something in her mind before speaking again. "I realize it's not really my place but... I'd be careful around Miss Zee if I were you. Something about her doesn't feel right. I'm sorry if that was out of line. I've been back stabbed by a pony I once thought was a friend, so just giving you the warning I wish I'd listened to when a friend gave it to me. Do with that what you will."

Cardbo Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:52 pm

XandZero2 wrote:
As the party continues trotting along down BonBon Street, D'Orreigns clears his throat. "About your previous question Coffee Mug - Has anypony investigated the swamp yet? Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell..." D'Orreigns stops abruptly, raising a hoof to the sky, "OF COURSE-" Then he slumps, "-Not." He picks up the pace again before continuing, clearing his throat again as he does so. "Uh hm... Yes. Well, I understand you're newcomers, so let me be the first to inform you - the Surefire Swamp-" -And suddenly D'Orreigns' spins back around and his voice changes to a southern drawl, "-just ain't natural. The plants grow," his voice changes to a soft whisper, "the animals care for themselves," his voice fills with ominous awesomeness, "and the clouds move... ALL ON THEIR OWN!!!!"

"Ah, so its basically like the Everfree Forest?"

D'Orreigns points a hoof towards city hall, "And on a completely different topic - in order to perhaps change the subject - that's where I work! Quite the smashing little place - the cushy chairs are to die for. They have wheels too, so you can even race them! Come by my office sometime and we'll have ourselves a go of it - I warn you though, I currently hold the record for fastest chair in all the south! Not even Airborne's been able to beat me yet -" D'Orreigns laughs, "-Oh, and he's tried! Believe you me, he's tried!"

"Sounds good, but I'm a championship chair racer myself. You've been forewarned."

Yawnmon Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:51 pm

Ms. Beauty wrote:Black Beauty shakes her head, whispering under her breath, loud enough for Blade Blocker to hear, "You see what I have to work with every day?"

Blade gives her a bit of a sympathetic look, and remembers back to last night with Whisper and the vodun. Having to put up with that level of craziness every single day can't be good for someponies health.

Ms. Beauty wrote:And as you all turn down Neigheart, she glances at Blade Blocker again and smiles, "So Mr. Blocker, would you mind telling me more about your sister? I pride myself on knowing all the citizens of New Orreigns. I'd be surprised if I hadn't met her before... along with the mayor of course."

”Sure, why not,” he says turning to look her in the eye. “Her name is Rain Light and she's studying for a major in environmental science. She's always been a very diligent student, and she picked the university here because of it's location right by the Sunfire Swamp. Apparently she doesn't find the strange weather as “scary” as she finds it “intriguing”.” He always feels proud when talking about his smart little sister. It helps him calm down even further to the point where he's now talking to Ms. Beauty almost completely naturally. (And everyone else too of course)

XandZero2 Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:38 am

Ramsus wrote:Whisper perks up at this last bit. "Perhaps I could be of help?" she asks, excitedly."I'm sure if you give me a couple days I can find your friend for you. A name would help of course. Any idea what part of town they might be in or what their occupation is? If you could give me some contact info Mr Z-Rock I could pass it along or I could at least know how to tell you what I find out."

((Lol, giving me a quest while we're on our way to a completely unrelated one. Nice.))

((Actually, I didn't think it would be a quest... but guess it's one now!))

Z-Rock lowers his shades and looks at Whisper in blatant surprise, "Seriously? You'd do that for me? I'm quite stunned, my little pony." Z-Rock slid his shades back over his eyes, shaking his head and smiling in spite of himself. "A stranger you just only met, and a Zebra to boot, heed you not the rumors of Voodoo and eyes of newt? Ponies don't take too kindly to my kind around here - it's sad to say, but true I fear. To hear such an offer from you, my dear? That's something unexpected, and from me you'll get no leer. You don't have to do this, I beg, it's true - but if you will find my friend, I'd be indebted to you."

Z-Rock bows low, to further underline the truth of his rhyme.

Dr Blight wrote:Chitin was silent for a moment. " ...She and I are alike? Not completely I hope, I've recently come to find I can be a very troublesome friend." Chitin went quiet for a little longer as if struggling with something in her mind before speaking again. "I realize it's not really my place but... I'd be careful around Miss Zee if I were you. Something about her doesn't feel right. I'm sorry if that was out of line. I've been back stabbed by a pony I once thought was a friend, so just giving you the warning I wish I'd listened to when a friend gave it to me. Do with that what you will."

Z-Rock's grin quickly faded to a frown. As he listened to Chitin's words, they turned his mood aroun'. He took off his shades. His blue eyes hardened. It didn't look like those words would be pardoned. "We've just only met... and yet... you warn me of a friend?" Z-Rock asked, "A friend I've had since before I started a trend? I don't know quite what to say. Your words most definitely do not make me gay. Is this racism? Please tell me neigh - before I'm forced to leave here, hurt, the rest of this day."

Dr Blight Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:06 am

"Trust me when I say this, if nothing else: I don't view ponies, zebra, griffons, dragons, or what-have-you as any better or worse than each other. And I didn't tell you that because I thought it'd be funny or make you do a little dance of joy. I said it because it was once my job to notice things like that. I overlooked a lot of things like this for someone I thought was my friend. And because of him, I'm here now. In a city I don't know and never allowed to go home to everyone I knew or cared about. Hopefully I'm wrong, but I told you that because if I'm not, hopefully you'll make it out better than I did." Chitin looked away for a moment before turning back to meet his eyes. "Anyway, all I can do is warn you. I knew before I said it that it would upset you, but I still felt I should have said so. Ignore it if you want. " With that, Chitin turned around and walked back to her chair, picking up her bag and slinging it onto her back with the other. That done she turned and walked back to the group, saying "I'll be waiting outside Whisper." as she passed, headed towards the front to pay for her meal.

Ramsus Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:18 am

"Dawn!" Whisper exclaimed turning to Chitin. "You shouldn't make such accusations of people you just met so casually. At least not until Chapter 9 when it's too late and should have been obvious at least three chapters ago." she chided.

She turned back to Z-rock with a shrug and a look that said "some ponies, right?"

"Well, you won't get any of that sort of thing from me, no worries. I'm almost black and white myself. Got teased about that a fair bit too. I'm always happy to help anypony or zebra or griffon or giraffe or minotaur or moose n' squirrel" she paused to catch her breath then continues "or whoever's in need of a helping hoof." ((Cue sound effect and closeup of cutie mark.))

"And those Vodun guys were all huff and no puff anyways." she comments to nopony in particular.

XandZero2 Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:49 am

Cardbo wrote:

D'Orreigns points a hoof towards city hall, "And on a completely different topic - in order to perhaps change the subject - that's where I work! Quite the smashing little place - the cushy chairs are to die for. They have wheels too, so you can even race them! Come by my office sometime and we'll have ourselves a go of it - I warn you though, I currently hold the record for fastest chair in all the south! Not even Airborne's been able to beat me yet -" D'Orreigns laughs, "-Oh, and he's tried! Believe you me, he's tried!"

"Sounds good, but I'm a championship chair racer myself. You've been forewarned."

"SPLENDID!" D'Orreigns swings out a hoof in a gamely manner, "Ha ha! Perhaps you'll put up more of a challenge than the town council!"

Yawnmon wrote:
Ms. Beauty wrote:And as you all turn down Neigheart, she glances at Blade Blocker again and smiles, "So Mr. Blocker, would you mind telling me more about your sister? I pride myself on knowing all the citizens of New Orreigns. I'd be surprised if I hadn't met her before... along with the mayor of course."
”Sure, why not,” he says turning to look her in the eye. “Her name is Rain Light and she's studying for a major in environmental science. She's always been a very diligent student, and she picked the university here because of it's location right by the Surefire Swamp. Apparently she doesn't find the strange weather as “scary” as she finds it “intriguing”.”

"Rain Light... Rain Light... Hm..." Ms. Beauty pauses to think for a moment, and as Blade Blocker watches, recognition slowly dawns across her face, making her almost shine with radiance, "Ah!" she finally exclaims, "The little Pegasus with the golden coat and snow-white mane? Yes, I believe she's got an internship working with Airborne's team to forecast the storms coming out of the Surefire. I've bumped into her quite a few times on the way to PWDF HQ when retrieving the weekly weather schedule. She seems quite nice from what I can tell - much like her big brother," Ms. Beauty glances ahead as she says this, smiling coyly, but when she turns back to Blade Blocker she looks at you soberly, "I have no doubt she's a very gifted girl, Mr. Blocker. After all, they don't let just anypony work with the storm team, especially where the Surefire's involved."

"OF COURSE!" D'Orreigns yells from up ahead.

As you continue down Neigheart, to your left you pass a number of apartment complexes, but to your right, you near a large building complex. A sign over a central building reads, "The Equestria Museum of National History in New Orreigns."

At the sight of the museum Ms. Beauty looks around and addresses the party in general, "The University is right beyond the museum. We can get to it quickly if cut across the side of the museum's central building."

D'Orreigns nods. "Yes, quite true, Ms. Beauty! Quite true!" And as you head for the central building, the mayor adds, "And back on the subject of the Surefire Swamp - it is most definitely not something to trifle with my friends. It's exactly like the Everfree Forest, and just like the Everfree Forest, the Surefire Swamp is known for it's manymanymany dangers. It's a lot of manys, trust me. I wouldn't recommend you going there."

"For once we agree on something..." Ms. Beauty whispers under her breath.

"Yes," D'Orreigns continues, clopping his hoof on the pavement as he counts, "There's the horrible monsters that will eat you alive," clip "the quicksand that will suck you down," clop "the dark magic that the land's said to be saturated with since the time of Discord," clip "the brackish water that's so brackish you can't see whether it's a foot deep or fifty in the brackishness," clop "the Clawjun," clip "and the legendary voooooodooooo zebras," clop "-Though everypony knows the Vodun are just an urban legend... Or are they?"

D'Orreigns spins around on his hoof, resumes his menacing pose, yells, "Dun. Dun DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!" - and in the distance, as if on cue, another roar of thunder and bolt of lightning tear open the sky.

D'Orreigns glances at everypony, then falls back on all fours, smiles, and clears his throat, "Well then! Off to the university!

"Oh, weeeeeeeeee're - off to see the scholars, the wonderful scholars of... UNO!"

Ms. Beauty shakes her head and turns back to Blade Blocker as if nothing had happened, "After a while," she whispers, "You get good at zoning him out." Then she has to hold back a snicker, "Pardon me, Mr. Blocker," she says, shaking her head, "Don't tell anypony, but I actually made a spell specifically for that purpose... If you ever need it," she winks, "just let me know."

Cardbo Mon Oct 08, 2012 4:10 pm

XandZero2 wrote:

D'Orreigns nods. "Yes, quite true, Ms. Beauty! Quite true!" And as you head for the central building, the mayor adds, "And back on the subject of the Surefire Swamp - it is most definitely not something to trifle with my friends. It's exactly like the Everfree Forest, and just like the Everfree Forest, the Surefire Swamp is known for it's manymanymany dangers. It's a lot of manys, trust me. I wouldn't recommend you going there."

"Yes," D'Orreigns continues, clopping his hoof on the pavement as he counts, "There's the horrible monsters that will eat you alive," clip "the quicksand that will suck you down," clop "the dark magic that the land's said to be saturated with since the time of Discord," clip "the brackish water that's so brackish you can't see whether it's a foot deep or fifty in the brackishness," clop "the Clawjun," clip "and the legendary voooooodooooo zebras," clop "-Though everypony knows the Vodun are just an urban legend... Or are they?"

"Well if there are voo doo zebras, they must have a way around the dangers. Granted, I'm not really looking into exploring the swamp. I am an astronomer after all."

D'Orreigns spins around on his hoof, resumes his menacing pose, yells, "Dun. Dun DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!" - and in the distance, as if on cue, another roar of thunder and bolt of lightning tear open the sky.

"That was pretty good. Let me give it a try. Dun. Dun. DUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!"

OOC: Coffee uses Echo and Mirage to get a nice little thunder and lightning display behind him. Or if he can't use those, let me know if he needs to roll arcane.

Yawnmon Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:54 pm

Ms. Beauty wrote:"Rain Light... Rain Light... Hm..." Ms. Beauty pauses to think for a moment, and as Blade Blocker watches, recognition slowly dawns across her face, making her almost shine with radiance, "Ah!" she finally exclaims, "The little Pegasus with the golden coat and snow-white mane? Yes, I believe she's got an internship working with Airborne's team to forecast the storms coming out of the Surefire. I've bumped into her quite a few times on the way to PWDF HQ when retrieving the weekly weather schedule. She seems quite nice from what I can tell - much like her big brother," Ms. Beauty glances ahead as she says this, smiling coyly, but when she turns back to Blade Blocker she looks at you soberly, "I have no doubt she's a very gifted girl, Mr. Blocker. After all, they don't let just anypony work with the storm team, especially where the Surefire's involved."

Blade gives a big smile and says, "That's her alright. I knew she'd be doing well for herself, but it's still good to hear.” He's almost positive that the comment about him being nice was meant to be flirtatious, but it also occurs to him that he could just be hearing what he wants to hear. None the less, he briefly gives her a sly little grin and a knowing look.

Ms. Beauty wrote:Ms. Beauty shakes her head and turns back to Blade Blocker as if nothing had happened, "After a while," she whispers, "You get good at zoning him out." Then she has to hold back a snicker, "Pardon me, Mr. Blocker," she says, shaking her head, "Don't tell anypony, but I actually made a spell specifically for that purpose... If you ever need it," she winks, "just let me know."

"Ah, I was wondering how you stayed sane with your job," he whispered back. "Your secret is safe with me," he continued giving her a wink in return. Blade assumed the Mayor had been timing himself with Airborne for dramatic effect, recognizing they must be very good friends to pull that off. He also watched curiously as Coffee attempted to duplicate it with his magic, without leaving Black Beauty's side of course.

XandZero2 Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:45 am

Ramsus wrote:"Dawn!" Whisper exclaimed turning to Chitin. "You shouldn't make such accusations of people you just met so casually. At least not until Chapter 9 when it's too late and should have been obvious at least three chapters ago." she chided.

She turned back to Z-rock with a shrug and a look that said "some ponies, right?"

"She's less like my friend than I would've thought..." Z-Rock mutters to nopony in particular as he watchs Chitin leave, "What kind of damage have I wrought?"

He slips his shades back on and turns to Whisper.

Ramsus wrote:"Well, you won't get any of that sort of thing from me, no worries. I'm almost black and white myself. Got teased about that a fair bit too. I'm always happy to help anypony or zebra or griffon or giraffe or minotaur or moose n' squirrel" she paused to catch her breath then continues "or whoever's in need of a helping hoof." ((Cue sound effect and closeup of cutie mark.))

"And those Vodun guys were all huff and no puff anyways." she comments to nopony in particular.

"Vodun?!"

As soon as Whisper mentions the name, Z-Rock jerks backward, as if hit by a physical blow. He quickly recovers however, grinning and laughing - but seemingly shaken. He shakes his head. "Ah, my friend, legends tell of that mysterious folkin - but you can't be serious, you must be jokin'. Are you to tell me - you witnessed the Vodun first hand? That's quite the impossible feat - you must understand. They are nothing but legends and myths, a tale spread throughout our zebra kiths - a rhyme told to all Zebra when we are young, but one that's forgotten, once the song is sung..."

Z-Rock cocks his head and stares at Whisper for a long moment, then shrugs, "But enough of tall tales, let the wind guide our sails - to more pressing matters than mysteries and urban tatters. My little pony, you asked of my frien', and I'd do much to see her again, on my trip to this city of rock and bad weather. If you could find her, and bring us together, I'd be in your debt," Z-Rock nods, "Like a bird freed of tether."

Z-Rock stands up on his hind legs, leans on a table, and crosses his legs. "Now let me see... you asked for information... what her name could be... and what of her location, her routine, her occupation..."

Z-Rock pauses to think for a moment.

"Well, the first question, that one I know - her name is Outcast, but she was a star of the show. She never struck me as a recluse or pariah - I just thought her cute, and in that, I'm no liah. She was a bit quiet, of this, it is true, but that didn't stop me from entertaining a romantic involvement or two..." Er..." Z-Rock coughs, "But discussing that now," he grins, "Not something I meant to do..."

"Well, where she could be right now, I haven't a clue... finding her in this city will not be easy for you... But I can tell what I know of her interests and skills... Perhaps that'll be enough to find her - if Celestia wills."

"With animals, my friend had a knack, and once, while performing on stage - she called quite a pack. That was the time I made my first mark, and she helped me greatly in lighting the spark.

"Of Princess Cadenza she also talked quite a bit, and with Shining Armor too, was her interest lit. She was quite the fan girl, or so it would seem, she'd speak of them often, and often would she dream - of a love pure and true - and lest I forget strength! She valued that too - strength like a mace, or an ax ready to hew."

"She had a black coat and white mane as I recall - but I fear that may not be much help now at all... Best just to look and try to find, places that suit a girl of her mind. Ask for a pony by the name of Outcast - with any luck, she wouldn't have changed it since last - I saw her in Manehattan those few years back... otherwise, I think my luck would continue to lack."

((Yes, if you didn't realize it before now Ramsus, your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to find your self from a former life. Enjoy!))

Ramsus Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:45 am

Whisper considers the information Z-rock has given her as she cocks her head to the right trying to puzzle out why that description seems so familiar she can almost picture it.

"Well, I'll do my bestest to help you find your long lost...*ahem*...friend. So where can I find ya once I do?"

"I should start by going to the mayor's office and seeing a clerk or somepony to ask for records of anyone moving in from Manehatten matching her description or if I'm really lucky her name. But, first I still need to re-join Dawn and scope out Mike." Whisper thought.

XandZero2 Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:51 am

Cardbo wrote:

D'Orreigns spins around on his hoof, resumes his menacing pose, yells, "Dun. Dun DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!" - and in the distance, as if on cue, another roar of thunder and bolt of lightning tear open the sky.

"That was pretty good. Let me give it a try. Dun. Dun. DUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!"

OOC: Coffee uses Echo and Mirage to get a nice little thunder and lightning display behind him. Or if he can't use those, let me know if he needs to roll arcane.

((^I don't see why Coffee couldn't use those abilities in this circumstance - just as long as you imagine him spending the time to prep both spells first - I'll allow it here.))

As Coffee mimics the mayor and does his own little lightning display, D'Orreigns first jumps in surprise, then - after recollecting himself, he turns around and grins, trotting backwards and clopping his hooves as you walk along the side of the museum. His clopping is a bit muffled by the wet grass of the museum garden, but never the less, you can still sense the mayor's enthusiasm.

"Quite the show, my friend, quite the show!" D'Orreigns laughs, both loud and proud, shaking his head incredulously as he does so, "I can only imagine that that magic of yours must be popular at parties! Probably comes in handy with the ladies too, I bet?" The mayor gives Coffee a knowing look, "Ay?"

As your party circles around to the back of the museum complex, you catch sight of a sort of compound up ahead. A number of multi-story buildings coming into view - each with a different sign out front stating the building's name and majors. There's a bell tower rising up from the center of this compound, everything surrounded by beautiful landscaping, and all the buildings are also connected by a network of gravel paths that give you the impression of the entire place being something of a small town instead of a stuffy place of learning.

It's roughly 4:30, and the sun has begun it's slow decent into the west as your party comes to a halt. Before you stands a crossroads leading off deeper into the university compound. D'Orreigns stands up on his hind legs and spreads his arms out wide. "Here we are! At the Wonderful Wizard of - Oh, I mean -The University of New Orreigns!"

D'Orreigns takes a deep breath and sighs, "Ahhhh! Can you smell it? All the learning, studying, last minute studying, cramming, stressing, lack of government funding, drinking, partying, and OHHHHHH - the procrastination! That sweet, sweet procrastination! Yes, dear Celestia - I AM HOME!"

Ms. Beauty rolls her eyes at Blade Blocker. She shakes her head slowly, then takes a good look around the compound. "Where to from here, Mr. Blocker? Do you happen know your sister's schedule by chan-"

Before Ms. Beauty can finish, she stops and gasps.

The next thing Blade Blocker knows, there's a flash of rose-red light, and Ms. Beauty's left his side and flashed back into existence before a landscaped tree. "Ohhhhhh," she coos, looking up into the tree's branches, "Hello little guy. How did you get up there? Did the storm scare you?" She speaks softly, but not in baby talk - yet you get a sense of her excitement never the less.

Ms. Beauty's horn glows, and a second later a little tabby cat, soaked to the bone (and confidentially, also sporting a glowing red aura) floats down into Beauty's arms. "Oh, and you're such a wet little guy. Let me help with that." Her horn sparks and her drying spell kicks in.

There's another flash of rose-red light, and Ms Beauty reappears beside Blade Blocker, the cat held in the crook of her arms, looking just as content and happy as a little foal with a full stomach. You notice it has a collar, but you don't see an owner anywhere.

"Isn't he a real beauty?" Ms. Beauty asks, holding the cat proudly and beaming at BB, "I just love cats."

Cardbo Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:43 am

XandZero2 wrote:

"Quite the show, my friend, quite the show!" D'Orreigns laughs, both loud and proud, shaking his head incredulously as he does so, "I can only imagine that that magic of yours must be popular at parties! Probably comes in handy with the ladies too, I bet?" The mayor gives Coffee a knowing look, "Ay?"

"Its a quite the ice-breaker, I'll give you that."

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