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Post by asteria on Feb 28, 2012 18:41:40 GMT -5
The sun shone brightly on a temperate winter afternoon. The often visited town of Ponyville was as lively as ever, numerous ponies scurrying about as they worked on their own personal matters. A strange looking character stepped out of the often dreaded Everfree Forest. A passing glance revealed the stranger to be a tall unicorn mare garbed in a black hooded cloak that rest atop her concealed saddlebags. Her crimson eyes casually scanned the area before she headed off in the general direction of town, her intentions unknown.
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Post by Rainbow Dash on Feb 28, 2012 18:44:35 GMT -5
Rainbow Dash had been practicing her drills on that day, and had happened to have made a wide bank to the right that brought her close to the Everfree forest. As she turned her head, she saw the cloaked mare leaving the forest. Quick to hide behind a cloud, Rainbow watched the mare moving, slowly moving the cloud along with her as she kept a distance, wondering the Ponies intentions. |
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Post by asteria on Feb 28, 2012 19:12:53 GMT -5
Rainbow could see her carefully walking through town, catching a few passing glances from startled ponies. The mysterious mare was completely silent, her head glancing around as if she were looking for something. After a few short minutes, a brave colt approached her, nervously talking to her about something the cyan pegasus couldn't quite hear from her position in the sky. The conversation quickly concluded and the dark mare turned her gaze towards the residence of a Twilight Sparkle.
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Post by Rainbow Dash on Feb 28, 2012 21:15:19 GMT -5
Rainbow Dash quickly hopped off her cloud and extended her wings. Catching an updraft she angled herself towards the ground as she zoomed in quickly towards the mare. She didnt like the sneakiness of this pony one bit. Coming upon the ground in front of the Mare she pushed down hard with her wings to slow her descent and dropped right in front of her. "And what are we up to today? Never seen you around here before?" |
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Post by asteria on Feb 28, 2012 21:47:46 GMT -5
The black mare blinked a bit as her crimson eyes carefully glanced down on the prismatic maned pegasus. Her stoic face did not react to the sudden appearance of the cyan pony. "Hello stranger. Social protocol usually dictates that one should introduce themselves before asking the name of another. Perhaps the customs in Ponyville are different? Regardless, I am Asteria and I have urgent business with a resident of the local library," the unicorn explained vaguely, her voice keeping the same tone as she went from point to point in response. Rainbow couldn't quite tell what she was up to, but the strange mare seemed to have some sort of container that was hidden beneath her dark cloak.
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Post by Rainbow Dash on Feb 28, 2012 21:56:39 GMT -5
Rainbow looks the Mare over again as she squints. "How do I know I can trust you?" the Cyan pegasus stated. slowly walking around the mare to look over her entire body. "and why are you wearing a cloak?" |
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Post by asteria on Feb 28, 2012 22:33:16 GMT -5
"Your immediate trust in me is not imperative to my objective," she replies vaguely, almost as if she were trying to avoid giving away important details. May I ask why you do not wear a cloak? And may I ask for your name a second time as well? I wear a cloak for many reasons, one of which is protection from the natural elements," she replied patiently, the assertive pegasus seeming to ignore her own inquiry. The unicorn's expression remains completely stoic as she carefully examines the inquisitive pegasus.
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Post by Applejack on Feb 29, 2012 16:32:49 GMT -5
Applejack was taking a break from apple bucking; seven dozen trees were clear empty of apples. "Whew," The orange earth pony sighed, heading into the main central in PonyVille, where there were buildings and ponies everywhere. She looked around. "Now, where do Ah go after all that workin'?" She started, looking around. She noticed a black unicorn mare in an odd cloak. She trotted up to her. "Howdy! Ah'm Applejack, but Ah go by AJ. Who are you? I've never seen you 'round these parts." She greeted warmly, and oddly in her most casual way. She noticed Rainbow Dash talking to her as well. "Oh, Ah see you two are talkin'. Ah best be goin', Ah guess." She raised her hoof to lift her hat. [/center] |
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Post by asteria on Feb 29, 2012 18:29:13 GMT -5
Asteria blinked and glanced away from her curious pegasus to give a glance over the newly arrived earth pony. "Hello Lady Applejack, I am Asteria, it is an honor to meet you," the black mare calmly replied, doing a subservient bow before the orange rodeo pony. "May I ask you for the name of this Cyan pegasus, she seems reluctant to identify herself. If it is not your business to provide that information I understand. I have important matters at the local library regardless dear Applejack," the unicorn replied in an almost melancholy tone that seemed disinterested.
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Post by Rainbow Dash on Mar 1, 2012 17:21:52 GMT -5
Rainbow Dash looked over the mare closely. "I'm Rainbow Dash. and what elements? Its supposed to be cloudy today, i know. i made sure not to screw up" She'd get right in the mares face "now what matters do you have to attend to at the library?" She'd look to Applejack "She came out of the Everfree Forest. and the only pony i know that lives there is Zecora!"
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Post by Applejack on Mar 1, 2012 18:29:31 GMT -5
Applejack had to admit that Asteria was a pretty cool name. She wanted to say 'That's not a name that you hear everyday!', but it seemed impolite, especially do somepony who seemingly has different culture. "Now, that's a mighty fine name there, Asteria. Well, howdy again!" She paused, remembering how respectful the unicorn seemed. "Uh, it's nice to meet ya too." She honestly gave respect to the black unicorn mare's politeness. She looked over to Rainbow Dash. "Yep, that would be Rainbow Dash," She continued. |
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Post by asteria on Mar 1, 2012 18:59:22 GMT -5
Asteria blinked as Rainbow probed her thoroughly. "Lady Dash, I am not privy to all the weather conditions over the entirety of this continent. It is better to leave prepared than to be caught unprepared. The Everfree Forest provides a certain level of anonymity and privacy while travelling," she explained calmly to the pegasus."My business with that residence do not immediately involve you. Do you have a relation with a Sir Spike that I am not familiar with?" she patiently replied, examining her critical expression. "Thank you Dear Applejack," Asteria commented simply for her as she waited for Rainbow to reply.
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