Adventure Across Equestria [Not jump-in]

[Ryo_D_Disk]

Ryo nods at the mules
"I thank you for your assistance, it's greatly appreciated"

Ryo looks around the rest of the wagons and wonders over to Lord Fancy

"So your the famous Lord Fancy I must say Its quite the honour to make your acquaintance and the chance to travel within the same group should be interesting don't you agree"

[The Wandering Magus]

Ryo nods at the mules
"I thank you for your assistance, it's greatly appreciated"

Ryo looks around the rest of the wagons and wonders over to Lord Fancy

"So your the famous Lord Fancy I must say Its quite the honour to make your acquaintance and the chance to travel within the same group should be interesting don't you agree"

"I would hardly call myself famous," replied the general gravely, looking at the other stallion with a grave expression.  "And if I am not gravely mistaken, you would be the rather... infamous practitioner of black magic in Equestria, correct?  The one possessed by a spirit just as powerful and evil, if not more so, as that... other one.  Interesting indeed that chance should find the two of us on the same journey.  What seems most curious to me, however, Sir Ryo, is the fact that you are here at all, and by Their Majesties' orders as well."

[Doctor Light]

[spoiler]NOW! WHICH FAMILY WOULD LIKE A MULE TO WALK THEIR WAGON?
Luna stomped her hooves and a group of mules walked in from a gate on the side of the courtyard.

(( @ slavery / servanthood))

Hackberry and Willow shrank back at the sight of the mules, but the general showed only authoritative determination, as well as recognition.

"Aspera Melena, buenas dias.  Assist this couple, if you will."

"Sí señor," bowed the eponymous rough-maned mule, who bowed humbly to the farmponies before quietly hitching herself to the wagon.  Though a second-class race, the mules took kindly to the general, who unlike other ponies, soldiers and nobles actually treated them with some level of respect as fellow sentient individuals.  Aspera avoided eye contact with the Blossoms, however.  She knew that ponies did not take kindly to any "uppity-ness" from mules, who were after all a "mixed-breed" race "not fit for society".

Lord Fancy Pants himself never quite took to the idea of there being "lesser" races, only that there were those under his charge and his enemies.  Among his own, he treated each and every charge equally, regardless of race or fur color.  The same could not be said of the Blossoms.

"What horrid creatures!" whispered Willow quietly to her husband.  "You don't mean to say we'll be riding with these... THINGS?"

"Ah'm 'fraid that seems ta be th' case," replied her husband, looking warily at the mule.  "But don'cha worry, dear.  Ah'm sure th' general's got this all under control.

((racial tension))

[/spoilers]
Alright, before you throw me in the dungeon or whatchamacallit, I am here by decree of Gallopfrey to help in exploring unknown adventures. ((wew))

[Ryo_D_Disk]

Ryo sighs "You are not mistaken, I am the host of the Disk family, and my research does contain somewhat questionable ethics at times, now that that is out of the way I do have to agree with you, this summons took me by surprise and the details given were vague though I guess it perchance might be due to my researcher background, and my knowledge other than that, I cannot fathom a reason. I'm also curious why they would send such an important and high class pony like yourself on a expedition trip by the sounds"

[super_chris85]

Star comes walking in the room "My Princess how art thou" He said while bowing

[The Wandering Magus]

Ryo sighs "You are not mistaken, I am the host of the Disk family, and my research does contain somewhat questionable ethics at times, now that that is out of the way I do have to agree with you, this summons took me by surprise and the details given were vague though I guess it perchance might be due to my researcher background, and my knowledge other than that, I cannot fathom a reason. I'm also curious why they would send such an important and high class pony like yourself on a expedition trip by the sounds"

The aristocrat nodded politely.  "Only the Royal Sisters know Their own reasons in full, but it would seem that some defense and leadership may be needed on this journey, not only for efficiency but also for practical reasons, and to keep, perhaps, the less-than-trusted from prematurely ending the expedition.  Perhaps, for the duration of this journey, Sir Ryo, we may find ourselves relying upon each other much more than anticipated, and as such I would like to personally start off by requesting a sort of alliance for this trip?"

[Little Star]

((Star we are outside))
Celestia waits for the rest of the ponies to get the adventure on!

Lil Ann rushes out into the yard. Howdy, yer magesties.
Lil Ann bows.

Luna rushes over to see Lil Ann
Little Ann! What a pleasure to see you again! Hast thou brought cherry pie? And cherry "fritters"?

Darn sure! I also brought us some cherry cake for the road, two boxes for yer magesties.

MUEL! THE LARGEST CARRIDGE FOR LITTLE ANN!

No thanks, yer magesties. I got my own wagon. That is all I need.

Very well then.
Little Ann smiles and greets the others.
Howdy! Anypony hungry?

[Sir Clomps-a-Lot]

Sir Clomps-a-Lot follows Lil Ann into the yard. "Sorry I'm late, your highnesses, but I am not too late I see." He bows as he looks over at the wagons and the other ponies. "My, everypony looks unique in their own way," he thought to himself.

[Ryo_D_Disk]

Ryo sighs "You are not mistaken, I am the host of the Disk family, and my research does contain somewhat questionable ethics at times, now that that is out of the way I do have to agree with you, this summons took me by surprise and the details given were vague though I guess it perchance might be due to my researcher background, and my knowledge other than that, I cannot fathom a reason. I'm also curious why they would send such an important and high class pony like yourself on a expedition trip by the sounds"

The aristocrat nodded politely.  "Only the Royal Sisters know Their own reasons in full, but it would seem that some defense and leadership may be needed on this journey, not only for efficiency but also for practical reasons, and to keep, perhaps, the less-than-trusted from prematurely ending the expedition.  Perhaps, for the duration of this journey, Sir Ryo, we may find ourselves relying upon each other much more than anticipated, and as such I would like to personally start off by requesting a sort of alliance for this trip?"

"Hmm well I have no complaints with becoming allies, it might be good for once to be travelling with somepony who might not be as afraid of me for once, due to title"

[GalvinRoe]

  Two rather unclean looking ponies rushed outside, a guard at their side pointing them to the rows of carriages.

  "Ah, thank you, thank you sir. We would have been wandering about that castle for another hour or so . . ."    

  "Hardly, I expected we'd reach our position soon enough, thank you."

   As the ponies made away from the castle shadows, they could be seen as a rather odd pair. A trim mysterious mare nodding her appreciation to the guard, while holding a rather neutral expression. And an excitable, handsome and deathly thin stallion who looked as if he couldn't handle the strain of these proceedings, let alone a trip through uncharted territory.

  "The Princess, Clara! You know, I bet they have hoards of knowledge they haven't shared with other pony-kin, magic wise that is and of course Nation wise. I don't expect they share all they know on that . . . but wouldn't it be a wonder to converse with them for just an hour? Even on minor points of magic-theory, they must have enlightening opinions . . ."

  "Perhaps . . ." Clara put rather nonchalantly. "But I suspect they would share this knowledge with other unicorns. No good locking it up in one head it's better to spread out such knowledge."

  "Maybe other ponies just can't comprehend . . ." Emmit drifted off in thought, that is he was about to, until Clara gave him a rather violent shake.

  "The Princess are looking at us, best to make a display of appreciation." Clara knelled in her worn dress. "A pleasure to meet my princess. I do hope all is well gracious rulers and this trip is funded from excess revenue and not as a vital importance to the nation."

  Emmit quickly followed suit, mumbling something about their 'profound' knowledge.

  "If you will excuse the impertunence; why were we summoned? Other than our request for work we cannot find anything that suggests a willingness to traverse on a long journey." Clara nodded at Emmit and herself. "We fail to see what two magic-theorists, one of them primarily an electrical specialist, will do for your magesties on this great expedition." Clara nodded to the princess withthout lowering her eyes.

[Ryo_D_Disk]

Ryo seems a bit shocked by the sound of this new voice
"Please tell me that voice" Ryo turns his head to see the new arrivals
"Clara and Emmitt well, well it's been far too long hasn't it now and now it appears there are more researchers for this ride"

[GalvinRoe]

 Emmit's ears perked up. Cautiously, he looked about himself as discreetly as possible, until he spotted Ryo.

  "Ryo? RYO!? Dear heavens man, what are you doing here?" Emmit jumped up rushing over to his old friend.

  "RYO! It is you! Truly man, what ARE you doing here? Not for the expedition. . . "   He looked around, in shock.  "No, no! You aren't off on this wild journey too, are you ?"

  Clara froze in surprise, and managed to get a deathly eye on Emmit and Ryo without raising her head. "Get back down on your knees, the princess, the princessss." She hissed as quietly as she could.

[Ryo_D_Disk]

"As eccentric as ever I see Emmitt how have you been, I never would have imagned you two would be summoned as well"Ryo hears the hissing
"umm but on other news Emmitt, me thinks your wanted"Ryo chooses not to make eye contact with Clara due to the fear of being killed by her later

[GalvinRoe]

 Emmit nodded, not too concerned. "Allright, okay . . . I'll talk to you later. Make sure you make some time for your old firend, okay. This is great! More people to  talk to on this trip. He looked thoughtfully at Ryo. "What is this trip about, anyways?"

Clara managed to prod him with her hind leg. "Get down!'

  Emmit looked shocked. "Right . . . later Ryo! Prostrating upon his patched elbow-pads, his delicate smile was shining through the dirt.

 

[The Wandering Magus]

The general was perturbed by the scholar's impertinence in front of his Goddesses, but nodded with curt approval when they prostrated themselves again and turned back to the sorcerer-knight.

"I am very glad we have reached an understanding, then, Sir Ryo.  It is a pleasure to be finally working together with you.  Now, who might these two friends of yours be, if I might be so bold as to inquire?  Is this not... the researcher from Archmage Starswirl's Academy?"

*****

Aspera flinched slightly at the Night Goddess's command, and kept her head down, doing as she was commanded.  Her kind, the mules of Equestria, were used to being ordered around by the "pure" ponies and creatures of the Kingdom.  Though some fools resented the treatment and revolted now and then, the majority, including Aspera's family, continued serving quietly and submissively in a sort of daze.  "The upright nail is hammered down" was a favorite saying among the mules, and one which they followed in fear and practicality.  For her part, the mule was one of the lucky ones.  Serving in the castle meant better treatment and less cruel punishments for failure, and though every now and then her friends and family members might be sold to another kingdom or shipped to the far reaches of the inhabited regions, Aspera was thankful for what little she had.  As she knelt down to re-grease the axels of the covered wagon, a wooden pendant around her kneck swung a bit into her view, and she smiled a ghost of a smile.  "Que será, será," she quietly reminded herself.

[super_chris85]

(( oh)) Star then looks for everypony outside

[Ryo_D_Disk]

"Emmit Tel and Clara Tesla, there both researchers like myself, and there probably one of the few ponys who can keep up with my full train of thought, and the opposite applies to that as well, there a good team, a good choice for a research team"

[super_chris85]

Star looks around a bit and finds a group of ponies outside with the princesses my dearest princesses yours art sorry yours is is late star bows to the princesses

[The Wandering Magus]

Star looks around a bit and finds a group of ponies outside with the princesses my dearest princesses thy art sorry thy is is late star bows to the princesses

((um, "thy" means "your".))

"Emmit Tel and Clara Tesla, there both researchers like myself, and there probably one of the few ponys who can keep up with my full train of thought, and the opposite applies to that as well, there a good team, a good choice for a research team"

The general regarded the couple with greater appreciation.  "Indeed?  Then I am honored to have them on the journey with us.  They should be quite helpful."

[super_chris85]

(( i only know how to talk like this a little bit so don't judge me  ))