Post by Solar Solstice on Apr 13, 2014 19:02:42 GMT -5
Just a fragment of an RP in my logs involving some Night Court doings.
Firefly says "In body, perhaps...in duty, a foal no longer." nodding. "Also, think of the Guard itself. Those ponies train and fight with one another, teasing and razzing one another, often harshly, much as sports ponies do, for them, it gets them to try even harder, to perform even better. Tis a part of their nature, and they do not often think of that as they address those outside of the Guard."
Diamond_Dancer sniffles again, rubbing her nose. "Dose guys were jus dorks. I ain't no guard...I report directly to da princess...If dey was good enough, she'd be given dem missions...right?" She asks quietly. "...how'd...how'd you'se get hoyt?" She finally squeaks.
Firefly says "Exactly....you are not of the Guard, so what the Guard thinks or says is of little importance. While they hold a pointy honorless weapon standing on the ramparts, WE venture into places they only dream of, taking on whatever stands or flies in our path." nodding. "How I got hurt...well now....I expect to hear more about that soon." coughing a bit. "I ate a cupcake with rainbow frosting...it kinda makes me crazy...and I kind of tore things up in Ponyville looking for more. Damaged several places...I expect ponies to see Luna about it before long. LOng story short, I flew to the deep black...and the rainbow sugar wore off, I passed out, woke up buried in snow, ice andcrud on Mount Everfree. I walked back here and here I lay, hurting in ways I never thought possible."
Diamond_Dancer nodnods her head slowly. "I wish...I wish I could trade places wif you'se. "She says softly, slowly sitting laying forward. "I can take a blow no oddah pony. But dats mostly because I can't feel how much it should hoyt. Sometimes, when I crash...I wish I would break someding...you know...just to feel like I was alive?" She says softly.
Firefly says "Trust me Diamond, feeling this is NOT reminding me I am alive." wincing and laying back down. "Even with the Apothecary's small tablets, this is far from anything I would want to feel again."
Diamond_Dancer sniffles again and rubs her nose. "I don't like dose guys..."She says. "Dare jus jealous, cause da princess likes me. "She sniffles, and pauses. "She even gave me a gift! S, she gave me a boon, kinda like yours, Fiayhfly. "She says, and suddenly, reaches up and WHACKS hershelf on the side of the head. After a few seconds, her eyes start to glow, buzzing eeeever so faintly. "I can see in da dark now!" She says brightly, shaking her head once, twice, and the flickering lights behind her eyes vanish. "...I AM important...dey don't give gifts ta losah guards. "She sniffles.
Firefly blinks and grins. "Well now....even I can not do that." laughing then wincing a bit. "I can see life magics....really useful for seeing changelings...and that's about it." grinning. "I still fly with my bauble lights for Night flight." then angles her head. "The Guards are Guards. It is unbecoming of our rank to use baseal insults such as that. It would mark thee as no better than they. We are above such things as Royal Stationkeepers."
"We all have our particular gifts and talents," says Nightshade, emerging from the shadows behind Diamond Dancer with an elegant gait. "And more often than not we are called, rather than granted. Good evening, Squire Firefly, Miss Dancer."
Diamond_Dancer smiles a little bit more. "...Yeah...we...we ain't no guards. Da princess said, dat whatever I say, she says. I speak for her...you know, ta git stuff done? Dares like a bajillion books in da libarary about ancient creatures. Since lookin for da Wisp Muddah didn't actually work, I've been tryin ta resoych what I can. But I ain't too good wif books, and none of da guards wanna help. It's takin way to long. "She sighs. "I ain't no wheres close ta findin out what I need ta know...not ta mention, I might need help actually catchin dis ding. "She sighs and rolls over onto her back. "Nightshade- I keep tellin' you'se not ta do dat. You'se freakin everypony out!" She squeaks.
Firefly lies before the throne, head lifted as she was speaking to Diamond. She nods to Nightshade. "Good evening Overseer." then grins to Diamond. "And yet Nightshade has yet to 'freak out' when I move in mist form. Keeping calm and focused is an excellent trait after all."
"The trait has its advantages," Nightshade states matter-of-factly, looking at Diamond in particular. "I see that you are still on your quest to capture a certain creature. Any progress?"
Diamond_Dancer sulks quietly. "No...I went out lookin for da Wisp Muddah, but I didn't have any Luck. I did find a lot of Owl Bears thou. Dat uh...dat's a story for later. "She grumbles. "Da Wisps, AND da muddah are toyin out ta be REAL hard ta come across. And I had some issues wif da ..."She trails off and shakes her head. "Ahh, nevahmind about da guards. I'm still woykin on it.
Firefly angles an ear and asks to neither directly, "Just what is a....'wisp'....anyhoof? I have fought demons, dragons, countless other monsters and ponies alike...but have never heard of or seen this creature the Errant has been tasked to retreive." the looks to Diamond. "Well, I would begin tracking into their homeland style of territory. What habitat do they live in mostly?"
Nightshade gives Diamond a cold stare. "And what, pray tell, are the guards giving you trouble for?" She turns to Firefly. "I am afraid magical creatures are not within my purview. They are several others, though, whom I know are quite knowledgeable on the matter."
Diamond_Dancer says "Princess Luna says dey used ta be found in pumpkin patches. I staked out da pumpkin patch in Ponyville, but no luck. Den I soyched da evahfree forest. Nuffin. So now I'm back ta square one. I'm trying ta find some clue as ta where I needs ta go ta find dese dings. Mimic says dat maybe da swamp is a good spot, so I was gonna head to Froffy Bottom Bog to have a look." She explains. She winces at Nightshade and sighs. "...D, Dey was...makin fun o' me. "She explains. "None of dem take me seriously...really."
Firefly titls her head to Nightshade, then to Diamond. "Well, this sounds like either the Element of Kindness or the royal Steward's area of expertise. Have you spoken to either of them as yet, Diamond?" nodding to them both. "I know every thing that lives in the Everfree....and have yet to see a ....wisp thing." then thinks. "Unless it is known by a different name than the days Luna knows."
"The zebra alchemist also is a source," Nightshade states, but Diamond's predicament with the guards seems to take most of her attention. "And...how do they, ah, make fun of you, exactly?"
Diamond_Dancer nods her head. "I was gonna ask Fluttahshy, but I kinda got sidetracked....annnnnd also kiddnapped. "She mumbles, waggling a hoof. "So, I didn't get ta talk ta Fluttahshy, and I ain't seen Nettle. You'se know she's kinda hard ta get ahold of sometimes." When Nightshade speaks up, Diamond's face faulters again. "D, dey don't dink I have any rank at all. Dat I'm not important. Dat I'm ...da princess's pity. "She mumbles.
Firefly ahs and nods to Nightshade, having forgotton about the zebra, not having met her but once or twice all in all. She remains silent as Diamond relates the events again to the Overseer.
"The Princesses grant their grace upon whomever they deem fit," Nightshade states, some air of official finality in her tone. "If they are to diminish this gratitude by their petty insults, then...there is work that must be done." From wisps of shadow she summons a official Palace stationary, scribbling rapidly a note which, in a flicker of darkness, disapparates. "In the meantime, the Lady Firefly's advice is good to heed. You must be seure in the knowledge of your faithful service."
Diamond_Dancer shakes her head softly. "N, no...dey just got to me. I guess I'm sensative ta stuff like dat sometimes. Onna count of my face n' all. "She explains quietly. "Like da bullies back in Manehatten. "She mumbles. "Dey said I don't get real missions, dat I might screw up or cause somepony a life. "She sighs, and huffs. "But I'm da princess's choice, right? Da Night's Errant? I gots a title and everyding...I'm important. "She says, even if her voice is shakey.
Firefly says "It would seem, they still have you." commenting on that shakey tone. "You must KNOW who you are, without doubt, so such matters will not 'get to' thee." then gets some tea. "NO pony can take what you KNOW, nor can they shake the foundations within thee when such things are known to thyself."
Nightshade lets Firefly speak, for she seems to have the matter in hoof, but in her heart she wonders, and she doubts. She's read the reports her associates have given her, the surveillance narratives of Diamond's quests, and a part of her cannot dispense with the possiility that Luna has something darker in mind than what Diamond seems to believe.
Diamond_Dancer nods her head towards Firefly. "...I'm...I was given da Princess's symbol. "She says, holding up her hoof to look at the shimmering glow of Luna's Cutie Mark. "...Dey don't have one, but I do. I'm da Miracle Mare. "She says quietly. "And dats why I get da missions
Firefly nods to Diamond. "Yet another thing I do not have." grinning a bit. "In time, all will be known, Night Errant." offering tea and cupcakes to them both. "Do feel free to have anything on the cart....though do leave a bran muffin for the Keeper of Records should he be awake this time of the evening."
Nightshade gazes upon Diamond's hoof-mark, recalling another pony who possesses that very same thing. Gently, she takes up a chocolate cupcake with magic and has a bite. "Suffice it to say that if you encounter any more such...problems with the guards, then it would be best if you inform me immedietely. I have...ways of solving such issues."
Diamond_Dancer smiles a little bit at Nightshade. "R, really? I...I'll do dat...Danks Nightshade!" She squeaks, her mood instantly lifted. Sometimes she forgets she has friends..." I...I'll make sure dey get da message not ta mess wif da royal court of Luna!" She beams.
Firefly grins and nods to Diamond. "And trust me, the Overseer's ways may seem more subtle than my own, but they are very, very effective." taking half a bottle of tablets with some tea. "It is hard to know which they fear worse...knowing I'll blast them through a wall or -not- knowing just what the OVerseer will do, or when." grinning again. "Amazing what the fear of where one might be re-assigned to can do to a pony."
<OOC> Firefly says, "fear OF when"
<OOC> Diamond_Dancer says, "I've got to run, but thanks for RPin with me you guys. <3"
<OOC> Firefly waves! Was fun!
<OOC> Diamond_Dancer says, "This was cute. I wanna post it. Call it "peptalk" XD"
<OOC> Firefly says, "Go for it."
<OOC> Celestia descends from the ceiling.
<OOC> Firefly says, "Ohhh my."
<OOC> Firefly waves!
<OOC> BlueFeather says, "Hey there"
<OOC> BlueFeather hides in FIrefly's mane and watches
<OOC> Firefly is heading to sleep soon, stayed up later than usual. Was fun though.
<OOC> BlueFeather awwss, offers Firefly cupcakes anyways
<OOC> Firefly eyes the frosting. "Mrs cake is already here no doubt to file for damages from the last time.
<OOC> Celestia says, "Oh! Good evening, Bluefeather. ^^"
<OOC> BlueFeather expects half of ponyville has filed for damages, she still offers the cupcakes, and chirps a greeting to Tia
<OOC> Tweed_Patches peeks in
Nightshade watches as Diamond moves off. She says nothing about the complements Firefly gives; it's best to keep ponies guessing. "Just the usual business, I suppose?"
Firefly grins and nods to Nightshade. "Of course." then gathers her things to head to sleep herself. "With perhaps some extra...learning." then grins over her shoulder. "Feuer frei!"
RIP Firefly
Firefly says "In body, perhaps...in duty, a foal no longer." nodding. "Also, think of the Guard itself. Those ponies train and fight with one another, teasing and razzing one another, often harshly, much as sports ponies do, for them, it gets them to try even harder, to perform even better. Tis a part of their nature, and they do not often think of that as they address those outside of the Guard."
Diamond_Dancer sniffles again, rubbing her nose. "Dose guys were jus dorks. I ain't no guard...I report directly to da princess...If dey was good enough, she'd be given dem missions...right?" She asks quietly. "...how'd...how'd you'se get hoyt?" She finally squeaks.
Firefly says "Exactly....you are not of the Guard, so what the Guard thinks or says is of little importance. While they hold a pointy honorless weapon standing on the ramparts, WE venture into places they only dream of, taking on whatever stands or flies in our path." nodding. "How I got hurt...well now....I expect to hear more about that soon." coughing a bit. "I ate a cupcake with rainbow frosting...it kinda makes me crazy...and I kind of tore things up in Ponyville looking for more. Damaged several places...I expect ponies to see Luna about it before long. LOng story short, I flew to the deep black...and the rainbow sugar wore off, I passed out, woke up buried in snow, ice andcrud on Mount Everfree. I walked back here and here I lay, hurting in ways I never thought possible."
Diamond_Dancer nodnods her head slowly. "I wish...I wish I could trade places wif you'se. "She says softly, slowly sitting laying forward. "I can take a blow no oddah pony. But dats mostly because I can't feel how much it should hoyt. Sometimes, when I crash...I wish I would break someding...you know...just to feel like I was alive?" She says softly.
Firefly says "Trust me Diamond, feeling this is NOT reminding me I am alive." wincing and laying back down. "Even with the Apothecary's small tablets, this is far from anything I would want to feel again."
Diamond_Dancer sniffles again and rubs her nose. "I don't like dose guys..."She says. "Dare jus jealous, cause da princess likes me. "She sniffles, and pauses. "She even gave me a gift! S, she gave me a boon, kinda like yours, Fiayhfly. "She says, and suddenly, reaches up and WHACKS hershelf on the side of the head. After a few seconds, her eyes start to glow, buzzing eeeever so faintly. "I can see in da dark now!" She says brightly, shaking her head once, twice, and the flickering lights behind her eyes vanish. "...I AM important...dey don't give gifts ta losah guards. "She sniffles.
Firefly blinks and grins. "Well now....even I can not do that." laughing then wincing a bit. "I can see life magics....really useful for seeing changelings...and that's about it." grinning. "I still fly with my bauble lights for Night flight." then angles her head. "The Guards are Guards. It is unbecoming of our rank to use baseal insults such as that. It would mark thee as no better than they. We are above such things as Royal Stationkeepers."
"We all have our particular gifts and talents," says Nightshade, emerging from the shadows behind Diamond Dancer with an elegant gait. "And more often than not we are called, rather than granted. Good evening, Squire Firefly, Miss Dancer."
Diamond_Dancer smiles a little bit more. "...Yeah...we...we ain't no guards. Da princess said, dat whatever I say, she says. I speak for her...you know, ta git stuff done? Dares like a bajillion books in da libarary about ancient creatures. Since lookin for da Wisp Muddah didn't actually work, I've been tryin ta resoych what I can. But I ain't too good wif books, and none of da guards wanna help. It's takin way to long. "She sighs. "I ain't no wheres close ta findin out what I need ta know...not ta mention, I might need help actually catchin dis ding. "She sighs and rolls over onto her back. "Nightshade- I keep tellin' you'se not ta do dat. You'se freakin everypony out!" She squeaks.
Firefly lies before the throne, head lifted as she was speaking to Diamond. She nods to Nightshade. "Good evening Overseer." then grins to Diamond. "And yet Nightshade has yet to 'freak out' when I move in mist form. Keeping calm and focused is an excellent trait after all."
"The trait has its advantages," Nightshade states matter-of-factly, looking at Diamond in particular. "I see that you are still on your quest to capture a certain creature. Any progress?"
Diamond_Dancer sulks quietly. "No...I went out lookin for da Wisp Muddah, but I didn't have any Luck. I did find a lot of Owl Bears thou. Dat uh...dat's a story for later. "She grumbles. "Da Wisps, AND da muddah are toyin out ta be REAL hard ta come across. And I had some issues wif da ..."She trails off and shakes her head. "Ahh, nevahmind about da guards. I'm still woykin on it.
Firefly angles an ear and asks to neither directly, "Just what is a....'wisp'....anyhoof? I have fought demons, dragons, countless other monsters and ponies alike...but have never heard of or seen this creature the Errant has been tasked to retreive." the looks to Diamond. "Well, I would begin tracking into their homeland style of territory. What habitat do they live in mostly?"
Nightshade gives Diamond a cold stare. "And what, pray tell, are the guards giving you trouble for?" She turns to Firefly. "I am afraid magical creatures are not within my purview. They are several others, though, whom I know are quite knowledgeable on the matter."
Diamond_Dancer says "Princess Luna says dey used ta be found in pumpkin patches. I staked out da pumpkin patch in Ponyville, but no luck. Den I soyched da evahfree forest. Nuffin. So now I'm back ta square one. I'm trying ta find some clue as ta where I needs ta go ta find dese dings. Mimic says dat maybe da swamp is a good spot, so I was gonna head to Froffy Bottom Bog to have a look." She explains. She winces at Nightshade and sighs. "...D, Dey was...makin fun o' me. "She explains. "None of dem take me seriously...really."
Firefly titls her head to Nightshade, then to Diamond. "Well, this sounds like either the Element of Kindness or the royal Steward's area of expertise. Have you spoken to either of them as yet, Diamond?" nodding to them both. "I know every thing that lives in the Everfree....and have yet to see a ....wisp thing." then thinks. "Unless it is known by a different name than the days Luna knows."
"The zebra alchemist also is a source," Nightshade states, but Diamond's predicament with the guards seems to take most of her attention. "And...how do they, ah, make fun of you, exactly?"
Diamond_Dancer nods her head. "I was gonna ask Fluttahshy, but I kinda got sidetracked....annnnnd also kiddnapped. "She mumbles, waggling a hoof. "So, I didn't get ta talk ta Fluttahshy, and I ain't seen Nettle. You'se know she's kinda hard ta get ahold of sometimes." When Nightshade speaks up, Diamond's face faulters again. "D, dey don't dink I have any rank at all. Dat I'm not important. Dat I'm ...da princess's pity. "She mumbles.
Firefly ahs and nods to Nightshade, having forgotton about the zebra, not having met her but once or twice all in all. She remains silent as Diamond relates the events again to the Overseer.
"The Princesses grant their grace upon whomever they deem fit," Nightshade states, some air of official finality in her tone. "If they are to diminish this gratitude by their petty insults, then...there is work that must be done." From wisps of shadow she summons a official Palace stationary, scribbling rapidly a note which, in a flicker of darkness, disapparates. "In the meantime, the Lady Firefly's advice is good to heed. You must be seure in the knowledge of your faithful service."
Diamond_Dancer shakes her head softly. "N, no...dey just got to me. I guess I'm sensative ta stuff like dat sometimes. Onna count of my face n' all. "She explains quietly. "Like da bullies back in Manehatten. "She mumbles. "Dey said I don't get real missions, dat I might screw up or cause somepony a life. "She sighs, and huffs. "But I'm da princess's choice, right? Da Night's Errant? I gots a title and everyding...I'm important. "She says, even if her voice is shakey.
Firefly says "It would seem, they still have you." commenting on that shakey tone. "You must KNOW who you are, without doubt, so such matters will not 'get to' thee." then gets some tea. "NO pony can take what you KNOW, nor can they shake the foundations within thee when such things are known to thyself."
Nightshade lets Firefly speak, for she seems to have the matter in hoof, but in her heart she wonders, and she doubts. She's read the reports her associates have given her, the surveillance narratives of Diamond's quests, and a part of her cannot dispense with the possiility that Luna has something darker in mind than what Diamond seems to believe.
Diamond_Dancer nods her head towards Firefly. "...I'm...I was given da Princess's symbol. "She says, holding up her hoof to look at the shimmering glow of Luna's Cutie Mark. "...Dey don't have one, but I do. I'm da Miracle Mare. "She says quietly. "And dats why I get da missions
Firefly nods to Diamond. "Yet another thing I do not have." grinning a bit. "In time, all will be known, Night Errant." offering tea and cupcakes to them both. "Do feel free to have anything on the cart....though do leave a bran muffin for the Keeper of Records should he be awake this time of the evening."
Nightshade gazes upon Diamond's hoof-mark, recalling another pony who possesses that very same thing. Gently, she takes up a chocolate cupcake with magic and has a bite. "Suffice it to say that if you encounter any more such...problems with the guards, then it would be best if you inform me immedietely. I have...ways of solving such issues."
Diamond_Dancer smiles a little bit at Nightshade. "R, really? I...I'll do dat...Danks Nightshade!" She squeaks, her mood instantly lifted. Sometimes she forgets she has friends..." I...I'll make sure dey get da message not ta mess wif da royal court of Luna!" She beams.
Firefly grins and nods to Diamond. "And trust me, the Overseer's ways may seem more subtle than my own, but they are very, very effective." taking half a bottle of tablets with some tea. "It is hard to know which they fear worse...knowing I'll blast them through a wall or -not- knowing just what the OVerseer will do, or when." grinning again. "Amazing what the fear of where one might be re-assigned to can do to a pony."
<OOC> Firefly says, "fear OF when"
<OOC> Diamond_Dancer says, "I've got to run, but thanks for RPin with me you guys. <3"
<OOC> Firefly waves! Was fun!
<OOC> Diamond_Dancer says, "This was cute. I wanna post it. Call it "peptalk" XD"
<OOC> Firefly says, "Go for it."
<OOC> Celestia descends from the ceiling.
<OOC> Firefly says, "Ohhh my."
<OOC> Firefly waves!
<OOC> BlueFeather says, "Hey there"
<OOC> BlueFeather hides in FIrefly's mane and watches
<OOC> Firefly is heading to sleep soon, stayed up later than usual. Was fun though.
<OOC> BlueFeather awwss, offers Firefly cupcakes anyways
<OOC> Firefly eyes the frosting. "Mrs cake is already here no doubt to file for damages from the last time.
<OOC> Celestia says, "Oh! Good evening, Bluefeather. ^^"
<OOC> BlueFeather expects half of ponyville has filed for damages, she still offers the cupcakes, and chirps a greeting to Tia
<OOC> Tweed_Patches peeks in
Nightshade watches as Diamond moves off. She says nothing about the complements Firefly gives; it's best to keep ponies guessing. "Just the usual business, I suppose?"
Firefly grins and nods to Nightshade. "Of course." then gathers her things to head to sleep herself. "With perhaps some extra...learning." then grins over her shoulder. "Feuer frei!"
RIP Firefly