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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 24, 04:34:56
Dusty's antics almost sent her into another round of giggling. Her stony face cracked, but she managed to draw in a ragged breath and keep herself together. The thick, awkward atmosphere was suffocating. She shuffled her hooves together, eyes darting back and forth wildly.
She saw him blunder along. He did indeed need help. She danced on her toes for a moment. What to do? She felt for him a little. Neither of them wanted to be stared at by the judgmental terror that was their peers.
In a rush of adrenaline and desperation, she reached into her saddle bags, grabbed her money purse, steeled herself, and shouted. "Fourty bits on Old Mare Marble's Smokey Oats!" Coppershine plunked her moneypurse on the ground. It was a whole week's salary, and she had just bet it on the goat with the worst odds known to ponykind. Coinlock, the pony taking bets, rushed over with his case of tickets at a speed that would have been reserved for some sort of emergency. Snatching up her bits he scribbled out a ticket and pressed it into her hoof. "That's fourty on Smokey Oats to win!"
The ponies around them surged forward to bet, hoping to grab a portion of the now sizable pool. She slid out of the way and managed to block both herself and Dusty from being trampled with her considerable bulk.
She saw him blunder along. He did indeed need help. She danced on her toes for a moment. What to do? She felt for him a little. Neither of them wanted to be stared at by the judgmental terror that was their peers.
In a rush of adrenaline and desperation, she reached into her saddle bags, grabbed her money purse, steeled herself, and shouted. "Fourty bits on Old Mare Marble's Smokey Oats!" Coppershine plunked her moneypurse on the ground. It was a whole week's salary, and she had just bet it on the goat with the worst odds known to ponykind. Coinlock, the pony taking bets, rushed over with his case of tickets at a speed that would have been reserved for some sort of emergency. Snatching up her bits he scribbled out a ticket and pressed it into her hoof. "That's fourty on Smokey Oats to win!"
The ponies around them surged forward to bet, hoping to grab a portion of the now sizable pool. She slid out of the way and managed to block both herself and Dusty from being trampled with her considerable bulk.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 24, 04:19:20
GM:
Pink Lady strolled along the market street and her husband Cameo pulled a heavy cart laden with all things apple along behind her. Tied to her chest was a cloth sling, and nestled in the sling was a newborn foal. Most earth pony mothers carried their babies in slings or baskets, to free up their hooves and mouths. Alongside Cameo ran a pair of twin colts, neither old enough to have a cutie mark. They had taken a while to pack up the cart, but the Apple Family had a space reserved for them; they hosted the pie-eating contest after all.
Pink Lady strolled along the market street and her husband Cameo pulled a heavy cart laden with all things apple along behind her. Tied to her chest was a cloth sling, and nestled in the sling was a newborn foal. Most earth pony mothers carried their babies in slings or baskets, to free up their hooves and mouths. Alongside Cameo ran a pair of twin colts, neither old enough to have a cutie mark. They had taken a while to pack up the cart, but the Apple Family had a space reserved for them; they hosted the pie-eating contest after all.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (Sign-up and OOC)
2012 Jun 24, 04:10:51
I'll slap up a GM post with Pink Lady if you like. She is one of my favorite NPCs.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (Sign-up and OOC)
2012 Jun 24, 04:04:23
Galvin, you can go ahead and post again, since your characters didn't really interact with anything.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 24, 03:52:58
Coppershine looked up at Dusty though her sweat-dampened forelock, heaving for breath. She stared at him incredulously for several long seconds as she caught her breath and he jabbered away. The mare didn't know whether to scream, cry, or run away.
She was still very uncomfortable, but she felt something odd bubble in her throat. Suddenly she burst out laughing. Coppershine was not the type of pony to really laugh- she would chuckle, or giggle, or snort, but never a belly laugh. She stood there, hooves splayed, head bent, cackling madly. Reaching out she took the hat and plopped it back on his head sideways, still snickering.
Copper never liked strangers- but this one...he was so....so....she didn't even know how to describe it. Tears were now streaming down her face, and the other ponies were starting to look at her. Realizing this, she gasped violently and the cold, deep fear returned. Mortified, she made to leave again only to find herself stuck, just as she was before. Glancing from side to side and looking more and more like a trapped animal, she backed up. Resigned, she sighed and sat down. Wiping her face with her bandana, she hazarded a quick look at Dusty, and then the townsfolk around her.
Getting to her feet and turning, she felt many eyes on her as she faced the new pony. "I'm fine, er, thank you anyways, Mister Trusty." It was very terse, as if she was pretending nothing at all had happened.
She was still very uncomfortable, but she felt something odd bubble in her throat. Suddenly she burst out laughing. Coppershine was not the type of pony to really laugh- she would chuckle, or giggle, or snort, but never a belly laugh. She stood there, hooves splayed, head bent, cackling madly. Reaching out she took the hat and plopped it back on his head sideways, still snickering.
Copper never liked strangers- but this one...he was so....so....she didn't even know how to describe it. Tears were now streaming down her face, and the other ponies were starting to look at her. Realizing this, she gasped violently and the cold, deep fear returned. Mortified, she made to leave again only to find herself stuck, just as she was before. Glancing from side to side and looking more and more like a trapped animal, she backed up. Resigned, she sighed and sat down. Wiping her face with her bandana, she hazarded a quick look at Dusty, and then the townsfolk around her.
Getting to her feet and turning, she felt many eyes on her as she faced the new pony. "I'm fine, er, thank you anyways, Mister Trusty." It was very terse, as if she was pretending nothing at all had happened.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 24, 01:55:19
Coppershine quickly yanked her head back, trying to move away as quickly as possible. Her hooves scrapped the ground, and she began to sweat from the heat of all the ponies around them on a summer's day as much as nerves. She risked a look at the unknown pony. From where she was, her side pressed against his, she could feel his neck vibrate as he spoke again.
Nearly dizzy with embarrassment and discomfort, she tried to clear her head. He was called...Trusty? Something like that. And he had asked her name. However, the ponies around them surged again and threatened to knock them over. If she fell on Dusty she would likely crush him- she wasn't exactly a lightweight.
Summoning her strength, she dug in her sizable hooves. Through gritted teeth she spoke. "Coppershine"
Then she pushed back with all her might. She wasn't the best draft horse in town for nothing. Pinching her eyes shut, she summoned her considerable strength and was able to make a space for them. Six ponies in a row were slid along the ground as she squashed them together. Satisfied, she stepped back towards Dusty to regain her personal space, panting.
Nearly dizzy with embarrassment and discomfort, she tried to clear her head. He was called...Trusty? Something like that. And he had asked her name. However, the ponies around them surged again and threatened to knock them over. If she fell on Dusty she would likely crush him- she wasn't exactly a lightweight.
Summoning her strength, she dug in her sizable hooves. Through gritted teeth she spoke. "Coppershine"
Then she pushed back with all her might. She wasn't the best draft horse in town for nothing. Pinching her eyes shut, she summoned her considerable strength and was able to make a space for them. Six ponies in a row were slid along the ground as she squashed them together. Satisfied, she stepped back towards Dusty to regain her personal space, panting.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 24, 01:31:30
GM:
Bright Mane got no answer. The Inn was abandoned. A small card on the desk read: Out On Business. Will Return Shortly.
From the Inn she could easily hear the commotion from the games, and the loudspeaker rang to life again as the mayor continued to announce the 100 meter dash for foals.
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Right Hoof was kicked and shoved all the way to the stands where many ponies were seated, waiting for the races to begin. From there he could climb up the raised benches and see most of the town gathered around.
Bright Mane got no answer. The Inn was abandoned. A small card on the desk read: Out On Business. Will Return Shortly.
From the Inn she could easily hear the commotion from the games, and the loudspeaker rang to life again as the mayor continued to announce the 100 meter dash for foals.
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Right Hoof was kicked and shoved all the way to the stands where many ponies were seated, waiting for the races to begin. From there he could climb up the raised benches and see most of the town gathered around.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (Sign-up and OOC)
2012 Jun 24, 01:26:31
For everyone wishing to join after the fact- Myself and Chautauquan need to talk about it. We will get back to you soon, and we may contact applicants via PM as well.
I can tell you we will not allow changelings in this RP. This is a thread for ponies and ponies only. So no griffins, dragons, phoenixes, sea serpents, or anything else. Sorry! Maybe another time we'll host a RP for all kinds of creatures but this time we're sticking to ponies. That is what the fandom is about after all, right?
Galvin- Just do what you think is in character. We'll handle the rest. If you want Bright Mane to join in she can wander down to the fairgames.
I can tell you we will not allow changelings in this RP. This is a thread for ponies and ponies only. So no griffins, dragons, phoenixes, sea serpents, or anything else. Sorry! Maybe another time we'll host a RP for all kinds of creatures but this time we're sticking to ponies. That is what the fandom is about after all, right?
Galvin- Just do what you think is in character. We'll handle the rest. If you want Bright Mane to join in she can wander down to the fairgames.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 24, 01:12:19GM:
Right Hoof was lucky. He had run into Tinkertoy as the older stallion pulled his cart along, making his way through the crowd. The aged pony turned to look at Right Hoof, and his eyes flew up the the horn resting on his brow.
Tinker stepped very close to Right Hoof and lowered his voice. "This is an earth pony town. Us unicorn folk aren't too terribly welcome. That's not to say they're bad ponies. They have their reasons now. Just keep your head down and for Celestia's sake, keep your magic to a minimum. Silverdale doesn't like strangers, particularly flashy ones. Keep your nose clean!"
And then the stallion shoved a trio of light sparklers into Right Hoof's grasp and trotted off without looking back. It was well know that Tinkertoy could be very eccentric. However, if one listened hard, they might hear the old unicorn chuckling as he headed to the Hall.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 24, 01:02:41
Coppershine shuffled her hooves as the pony talked. And talked. And talked and talked and talked. She winced, as if she had been struck. She was regretting her decision already. But she was now surrounded by ponies- there was no place for her to escape. Swallowing thickly, she glanced around, trying to find some way to distract the talkative stranger.
"Errr......uhm.......that is.......yes.....I-I-I.......Look! Sparklers!"
She then dug her hooves into the ground and shoved the stallion next to her with all her might, trying to make a gap in the throng. The crowd beside him compressed, each pony knocking into another. That is, until one particularly stout mare pushed back. Back down the line, each Silverdalian shoved, until the pony next to Copper smashed into her, pressing her sideways into Dusty.
Coppershine stiffened and turned bright red, horrified. She just stood there, frozen, mashed up against the strange stallion.
"Errr......uhm.......that is.......yes.....I-I-I.......Look! Sparklers!"
She then dug her hooves into the ground and shoved the stallion next to her with all her might, trying to make a gap in the throng. The crowd beside him compressed, each pony knocking into another. That is, until one particularly stout mare pushed back. Back down the line, each Silverdalian shoved, until the pony next to Copper smashed into her, pressing her sideways into Dusty.
Coppershine stiffened and turned bright red, horrified. She just stood there, frozen, mashed up against the strange stallion.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 24, 00:44:48
GM:
Garnet turned her head and looked at Right Hoof with a lifted brow. "Err....yes. I will be going now." She sped to a canter and vanished in the crowd, leaving Right Hoof alone. She seemed eager to meet up with her friends.
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A large crowd was beginning to gather. Ponies rushed everywhere. Shopkeepers closed up, and foals rushed underhoof. Everyone was headed for the games. There would be nothing to do anywhere else in town.
Garnet turned her head and looked at Right Hoof with a lifted brow. "Err....yes. I will be going now." She sped to a canter and vanished in the crowd, leaving Right Hoof alone. She seemed eager to meet up with her friends.
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A large crowd was beginning to gather. Ponies rushed everywhere. Shopkeepers closed up, and foals rushed underhoof. Everyone was headed for the games. There would be nothing to do anywhere else in town.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 23, 22:34:51
Coppershine smiled at Feather and lent a hoof as Juniper packed away her stall. She then made her way to the Hall. She waved goodbye to Juniper and Feather and waded into the surging crowd of ponies. Seeking out a quiet corner, she found one, only to have another pony set into it. Well, she supposed one pony to share with would not be so bad.
Moving to the back of the pack where Dusty stood, she flicked her ears as she looked him up and down. She did not recognize him- he had to be a stranger. Copper didn't like strangers. She was always shy and fearful around them. But she decided she could wait until the minecart-pull. Then she would go compete, and see if she could clinch her third win in a row. She wore her drafting harness, and she would find a place to leave her bags while she competed. Each cart was piled high iron bars, and then the strongest ponies raced as fast as they could to the finish line.
Hunching her shoulders, she approached the brown pony. "Excuse me. Is this place taken?" she asked quietly.
Moving to the back of the pack where Dusty stood, she flicked her ears as she looked him up and down. She did not recognize him- he had to be a stranger. Copper didn't like strangers. She was always shy and fearful around them. But she decided she could wait until the minecart-pull. Then she would go compete, and see if she could clinch her third win in a row. She wore her drafting harness, and she would find a place to leave her bags while she competed. Each cart was piled high iron bars, and then the strongest ponies raced as fast as they could to the finish line.
Hunching her shoulders, she approached the brown pony. "Excuse me. Is this place taken?" she asked quietly.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 23, 22:09:01
GM:
The town hall was bedecked in large banners of red, yellow, white, and silver. The land behind it was ready for the games and competitions. There was one long track set up for races, and a ring for wrestling. There were tree stumps and boulders for carving competitions. There was a bucket of eggs for the egg toss, a pile of sacks for the sack race, and large rings of rope for the six-legged pony run.
Most famous and beloved of the games was the goat race. The farmers of Silverdale would pit their fastest goats against one another. Most ponies placed small bets, and the race could go on for several minutes (the participants were more interested in eating the streamers than running).
Fizzypop had a cart with popcorn, cotton candy and soda. All the ponies in town gathered to watch from the raised seats arranged near by. Everyone was welcome in the races and games. First up was the 100 meter dash for fillies and colts. Only foals under ten could participate.
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Garnet took off her apron and grabbed a heavy ring of keys.
"Well, you've got perfect timing. The games are about to start at Town Hall. They're awfully fun to watch. I'm heading there now. Come along and bet on a goat!" She guffawed and placed her keys in her saddlebags. "And don't worry. White Lace will be here to take care of the guests."
She then trotted out of the inn and down the street towards Town Hall.
The town hall was bedecked in large banners of red, yellow, white, and silver. The land behind it was ready for the games and competitions. There was one long track set up for races, and a ring for wrestling. There were tree stumps and boulders for carving competitions. There was a bucket of eggs for the egg toss, a pile of sacks for the sack race, and large rings of rope for the six-legged pony run.
Most famous and beloved of the games was the goat race. The farmers of Silverdale would pit their fastest goats against one another. Most ponies placed small bets, and the race could go on for several minutes (the participants were more interested in eating the streamers than running).
Fizzypop had a cart with popcorn, cotton candy and soda. All the ponies in town gathered to watch from the raised seats arranged near by. Everyone was welcome in the races and games. First up was the 100 meter dash for fillies and colts. Only foals under ten could participate.
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Garnet took off her apron and grabbed a heavy ring of keys.
"Well, you've got perfect timing. The games are about to start at Town Hall. They're awfully fun to watch. I'm heading there now. Come along and bet on a goat!" She guffawed and placed her keys in her saddlebags. "And don't worry. White Lace will be here to take care of the guests."
She then trotted out of the inn and down the street towards Town Hall.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (Sign-up and OOC)
2012 Jun 23, 01:00:05
He's doing good. Thanks for your concern 
. I got him to eat some banana today, and he wouldn't eat at all before, so I think he's on the mend. I figured out how to get him to take his medicine by putting it in some apple juice. He hated taking it strait with a syringe, and I just spilled most of it on him. So I made it tastier. I taught him to drink it out of a spoon. It's kinda cute, in a pathetic way.
Enough of my bird talk- I tend to ramble about him. He's my little buddy.
Back to the Rp! I should be on top of things more now.
. I got him to eat some banana today, and he wouldn't eat at all before, so I think he's on the mend. I figured out how to get him to take his medicine by putting it in some apple juice. He hated taking it strait with a syringe, and I just spilled most of it on him. So I made it tastier. I taught him to drink it out of a spoon. It's kinda cute, in a pathetic way.Enough of my bird talk- I tend to ramble about him. He's my little buddy.
Back to the Rp! I should be on top of things more now.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 22, 19:59:32
GM:
The clock tower at the top of the town hall chimed once. It was one o' clock. A voice came over the loudspeakers arranged down the market street. "Friends and neighbors! The games will begin shortly! If everypony would gather at Town Hall the fun will begin!" The voice was booming and deep. Mayor Ironhoof was typically serious and stony. But the day of the Summer Sun Celebration always made him jolly and amiable. He loved to celebrate his community and their great prosperity each year.
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Tinkertoy looked up from helping a young colt choose a plush toy as he heard the clock. "It's time kids! Ready for fun? Run along now!" His horn sparkled and a cart rolled out from the back room. It was loaded with streamers, flags, noisemakers and of course, more of his signature sparklers. He would hand out goodies for all the ponies watching the games, helping them cheer on their friends and family.
The clock tower at the top of the town hall chimed once. It was one o' clock. A voice came over the loudspeakers arranged down the market street. "Friends and neighbors! The games will begin shortly! If everypony would gather at Town Hall the fun will begin!" The voice was booming and deep. Mayor Ironhoof was typically serious and stony. But the day of the Summer Sun Celebration always made him jolly and amiable. He loved to celebrate his community and their great prosperity each year.
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Tinkertoy looked up from helping a young colt choose a plush toy as he heard the clock. "It's time kids! Ready for fun? Run along now!" His horn sparkled and a cart rolled out from the back room. It was loaded with streamers, flags, noisemakers and of course, more of his signature sparklers. He would hand out goodies for all the ponies watching the games, helping them cheer on their friends and family.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 22, 19:49:06
GM:
Garnet did her best to smile at Right Hoof. He at least seemed polite and considerate. Garnet was the kind of pony that kindness would go far with. "The Trot On Inn never leaves a pony wanting for comfort. My cook Sweetspice is the greatest when it comes to food that will fill you up!" She shuffled her hooves through a folder behind the desk, counting under her breath. "I think we can squeeze Tinker's folks in. Besides, it seems you could all use some...er...time away from each other." She gave a sidelong glance at the stairway Bright Mane and Strokes had left through.
Looking back to Right Hoof she let a grin tug at the corner of her mouth. "The festival is well underway if you wish to explore. I'm not sure what you like, but there's music down by the town hall, and there's nothing tastier than Pink Lady's caramel apples. My brother Quartz has lots of great stonework if you're looking for a souvenir."
Garnet did her best to smile at Right Hoof. He at least seemed polite and considerate. Garnet was the kind of pony that kindness would go far with. "The Trot On Inn never leaves a pony wanting for comfort. My cook Sweetspice is the greatest when it comes to food that will fill you up!" She shuffled her hooves through a folder behind the desk, counting under her breath. "I think we can squeeze Tinker's folks in. Besides, it seems you could all use some...er...time away from each other." She gave a sidelong glance at the stairway Bright Mane and Strokes had left through.
Looking back to Right Hoof she let a grin tug at the corner of her mouth. "The festival is well underway if you wish to explore. I'm not sure what you like, but there's music down by the town hall, and there's nothing tastier than Pink Lady's caramel apples. My brother Quartz has lots of great stonework if you're looking for a souvenir."
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (Sign-up and OOC)
2012 Jun 22, 19:37:29
I must apologize for my lack of activity. I've had a sick bird on my hands. He has pneumonia and needed all my attention. He is doing well, and the vet says he will get better soon. I'll get back to posting now. I'm sorry I did not inform everyone sooner.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (Sign-up and OOC)
2012 Jun 20, 20:16:53
If you like, you can. He still sort of would be considered a second-class citizen in a way. I just don't want it to seem like he's constantly persecuted. He's welcome there, so long as he keeps to his place and doesn't cause trouble.
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 20, 20:14:59
Coppershine nodded to Juniper. She liked work, and would not want to spend day after day with other ponies, but it was nice for once unwind. "Us miners like to keep busy. Lots to do. And if we don't work the mine everyday, the minerals have a tendency to dwindle." It was true. Earth pony magic encouraged the veins of ore to grow and expand.
She shuffled her front hooves, working to find something to talk about. Finally she landed on Juniper's.....husband? Coltfriend? She realized she didn't know. She was unsure how she felt about an earth pony marrying a unicorn. It wasn't typical for the town. But then, Feather seemed nice enough.
"So, you and Feather are married? I didn't realize. How exactly did you meet?"
She shuffled her front hooves, working to find something to talk about. Finally she landed on Juniper's.....husband? Coltfriend? She realized she didn't know. She was unsure how she felt about an earth pony marrying a unicorn. It wasn't typical for the town. But then, Feather seemed nice enough.
"So, you and Feather are married? I didn't realize. How exactly did you meet?"
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Canterlot Archives / Re: The Silverdale Saga (No Jump-in Please)
2012 Jun 20, 20:07:10
GM:
Garnet gave an inaudible sigh of relief has the abrasive mare and the solemn stallion headed upstairs. She made a mental note to warn her maidstaff about these unusual visitors, then turned to Right Hoof. "Er, yes. Dinner is at se-"
She was cut off as a small filly ran in, calling for her. "What's that? Tinker's relatives...Hmm, some of them may have to share a room, but I think I can fit them in." She smiled at the young pony and fished in her apron pocket. Pulling out a gold coin, she offered it to the filly. "Here you go. Thank you for telling me. Buy yourself a treat"
Turning back to Right Hoof, she blinked, then looked down at the sheet in front of her. "Oh yes. Dinner is at seven. I guess you can come to the front desk here and I'll have his meal ready for you. Carrot soup and blueberry muffins is ok?"
Garnet gave an inaudible sigh of relief has the abrasive mare and the solemn stallion headed upstairs. She made a mental note to warn her maidstaff about these unusual visitors, then turned to Right Hoof. "Er, yes. Dinner is at se-"
She was cut off as a small filly ran in, calling for her. "What's that? Tinker's relatives...Hmm, some of them may have to share a room, but I think I can fit them in." She smiled at the young pony and fished in her apron pocket. Pulling out a gold coin, she offered it to the filly. "Here you go. Thank you for telling me. Buy yourself a treat"
Turning back to Right Hoof, she blinked, then looked down at the sheet in front of her. "Oh yes. Dinner is at seven. I guess you can come to the front desk here and I'll have his meal ready for you. Carrot soup and blueberry muffins is ok?"