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Previously, on Cute Quest:
The fashion show was held, and you did just fine strutting that catwalk.
Though Sweetie Belle's attention made your heart flutter in your little chest, you pulled your act together to show the crowd how well you could pull of such a well tailored tuxedo.
Things went swimmingly, and you raised the most money during your walk.
As a reward, Rarity took you and Sweetie out to lunch. Surprisingly, your father was at the diner on his lunch break. Him and Rarity chatted for a bit while you and Sweetie ate. Sweetie seems to think your dad is cool, despite how he embarrasses you sometimes.
You also shared your shakes before heading home for the day. A sweet end to a busy week.
The fashion show was held, and you did just fine strutting that catwalk.
Though Sweetie Belle's attention made your heart flutter in your little chest, you pulled your act together to show the crowd how well you could pull of such a well tailored tuxedo.
Things went swimmingly, and you raised the most money during your walk.
As a reward, Rarity took you and Sweetie out to lunch. Surprisingly, your father was at the diner on his lunch break. Him and Rarity chatted for a bit while you and Sweetie ate. Sweetie seems to think your dad is cool, despite how he embarrasses you sometimes.
You also shared your shakes before heading home for the day. A sweet end to a busy week.
>>247717
It's been weeks since then, your relationship with each of the CMC improving gradually as you spend more time together.
Sweetie seems a bit more easily flustered than she used to get whenever you're around, but the holiday season is quickly approaching, so maybe that has something to do with it.
Apple Bloom still greatly values your input on her invention ideas, to the point she's invited you over to Sweet Apple Acres a few times to help her make one or two of the things and field test them.
You've gotten to share cider with Applejack in the process, and she thinks you're "An alright little pony with a big heart."
The praise makes your cheeks red whenever you think about it too long.
Scootaloo has challenged you to more races than you can count now, sometimes winning, sometimes losing. Sweetie and Apple Bloom don't tag along much now, each busy with their own things as the year threatens to draw to a close.
The tradition of buying the winner a shake after each race has continued.
<Standings>
Sweetie, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, all 6/5
Cheerilee 4/-
Rarity 3/-
One moment, gotta grab a bite real quick.
It's been weeks since then, your relationship with each of the CMC improving gradually as you spend more time together.
Sweetie seems a bit more easily flustered than she used to get whenever you're around, but the holiday season is quickly approaching, so maybe that has something to do with it.
Apple Bloom still greatly values your input on her invention ideas, to the point she's invited you over to Sweet Apple Acres a few times to help her make one or two of the things and field test them.
You've gotten to share cider with Applejack in the process, and she thinks you're "An alright little pony with a big heart."
The praise makes your cheeks red whenever you think about it too long.
Scootaloo has challenged you to more races than you can count now, sometimes winning, sometimes losing. Sweetie and Apple Bloom don't tag along much now, each busy with their own things as the year threatens to draw to a close.
The tradition of buying the winner a shake after each race has continued.
<Standings>
Sweetie, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, all 6/5
Cheerilee 4/-
Rarity 3/-
One moment, gotta grab a bite real quick.
>>247733
Fall has turned to an early winter, apparently the higher ups deciding there wasn't enough snow last year.
As such, scarves and woolen caps are deployed. Students and adults alike frolic through the snow as Hearths Warming Eve, and it's glorious celebrations, approach.
It's your first Hearths Warming in Ponyville. It's not so different from your old home, you decide.
Wreaths on doors, lights on street lamps, holiday candies and cookies that warm the frigid air with their warm, spiced smells.
Truly it is the best time of year.
Except for the flying conditions, you guess, but you gotta give something up.
Fall has turned to an early winter, apparently the higher ups deciding there wasn't enough snow last year.
As such, scarves and woolen caps are deployed. Students and adults alike frolic through the snow as Hearths Warming Eve, and it's glorious celebrations, approach.
It's your first Hearths Warming in Ponyville. It's not so different from your old home, you decide.
Wreaths on doors, lights on street lamps, holiday candies and cookies that warm the frigid air with their warm, spiced smells.
Truly it is the best time of year.
Except for the flying conditions, you guess, but you gotta give something up.
>>247765
"And what's a holiday without some holiday fun!" Miss Cheerilee announces at the front of the class, wearing a candy cane colored scarf. The classroom is a little…..brisk, you might say, so teachers and students alike wear scarves or little booties to keep themselves warm.
"Since a fashion show took place earlier in the year, and the performance of the Hearths Warming Eve play is to be held in Canterlot, I thought it'd be fun if we had ourselves a simple party at the end of the week."
The crowd cheers, ponies beginning to murmur their excitement as Miss Cheerilee continues.
"And as a bonus, those that want to participate are welcome to participate in our secret gifter present program!"
"And what's a holiday without some holiday fun!" Miss Cheerilee announces at the front of the class, wearing a candy cane colored scarf. The classroom is a little…..brisk, you might say, so teachers and students alike wear scarves or little booties to keep themselves warm.
"Since a fashion show took place earlier in the year, and the performance of the Hearths Warming Eve play is to be held in Canterlot, I thought it'd be fun if we had ourselves a simple party at the end of the week."
The crowd cheers, ponies beginning to murmur their excitement as Miss Cheerilee continues.
"And as a bonus, those that want to participate are welcome to participate in our secret gifter present program!"
>>247774
>>247776
You wave a hoof and ask how it works.
"Simple! Anyone wishing to take part will write their name on a slip of paper and give it to me. Then, just go out and get a present! Make sure it's wrapped, bring it to class on Friday, and we'll draw names that each gift will go to. Don't worry, you won't get your own present. I'll just redraw a name if that happens."
>>247782
>>247780
You're excited! Parties are great, and since it's winter, there's gonna be a bunch of cookies and hot drinks! Probably!
And Miss Cheerilee is pretty awesome, you have to admit.
>>247784
You look around.
Brynn is writing something on a notepad in front of him, a faint smile on his face.
Apple Bloom is likewise drawing or taking notes, though she has to hold the pencil in her mouth since she can't wield magic like Brynn.
Sweetie Belle is smiling and bobbing in her seat excitedly. She must really love this idea.
Scootaloo looks kinda bored, though when you get her attention she's all smiles and nods. Seems she'll participate too. Probably.
Other classmates murmur and pull out paper to write their names down. A few nervous looking ponies in the back don't.
Maybe they'll come around, but for now about one quarter of the class isn't participating.
But Sweetie, Scoots, Apple Bloom, and Brynn are.
>>247776
You wave a hoof and ask how it works.
"Simple! Anyone wishing to take part will write their name on a slip of paper and give it to me. Then, just go out and get a present! Make sure it's wrapped, bring it to class on Friday, and we'll draw names that each gift will go to. Don't worry, you won't get your own present. I'll just redraw a name if that happens."
>>247782
>>247780
You're excited! Parties are great, and since it's winter, there's gonna be a bunch of cookies and hot drinks! Probably!
And Miss Cheerilee is pretty awesome, you have to admit.
>>247784
You look around.
Brynn is writing something on a notepad in front of him, a faint smile on his face.
Apple Bloom is likewise drawing or taking notes, though she has to hold the pencil in her mouth since she can't wield magic like Brynn.
Sweetie Belle is smiling and bobbing in her seat excitedly. She must really love this idea.
Scootaloo looks kinda bored, though when you get her attention she's all smiles and nods. Seems she'll participate too. Probably.
Other classmates murmur and pull out paper to write their names down. A few nervous looking ponies in the back don't.
Maybe they'll come around, but for now about one quarter of the class isn't participating.
But Sweetie, Scoots, Apple Bloom, and Brynn are.
>>247788
As ponies take slips from others sitting near them and walk forward to put names in the hat, you notice Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon also turn slips in.
There's a chance you could get a gift from them, or give one to them.
You're unsure how to feel about this, at the moment.
Tis the season and all that, but they haven't necessarily been kind in the past.
As ponies take slips from others sitting near them and walk forward to put names in the hat, you notice Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon also turn slips in.
There's a chance you could get a gift from them, or give one to them.
You're unsure how to feel about this, at the moment.
Tis the season and all that, but they haven't necessarily been kind in the past.
>>247795
>>247796
>>247799
>>247800
Yeah! It'll be great!
You hand a slip with your name on it to Brynn, since he's close by, and his smile widens before he takes the assortment of names up to Miss Cheerilee.
"Thank you, Brynn. Now then, is that everyone? Remember, you can enter at any point during the week. Just keep in mind that the longer you wait, the less time you have to pick a gift and get it wrapped! And it MUST be wrapped! The point is for it to be a surprise, after all."
With that, class starts as usual, the only difference being Miss Cheerilee in a nice looking scarf. And maybe she seems just a little more excited about class than usual. Just maybe.
>>247809
Like, pairing off with Miss Cheerilee?
Not exactly. No.
>>247796
>>247799
>>247800
Yeah! It'll be great!
You hand a slip with your name on it to Brynn, since he's close by, and his smile widens before he takes the assortment of names up to Miss Cheerilee.
"Thank you, Brynn. Now then, is that everyone? Remember, you can enter at any point during the week. Just keep in mind that the longer you wait, the less time you have to pick a gift and get it wrapped! And it MUST be wrapped! The point is for it to be a surprise, after all."
With that, class starts as usual, the only difference being Miss Cheerilee in a nice looking scarf. And maybe she seems just a little more excited about class than usual. Just maybe.
>>247809
Like, pairing off with Miss Cheerilee?
Not exactly. No.
>>247811
Recess takes place indoors today, thanks to an increase in snow outside. While every pony likes to play in the snow, Miss Cheerilee says she won't let a student get sick on her watch.
So the board games come out. Students group up to play checkers or chess, chutes and ladders, even a few card games start up.
You find yourself grouped up with Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and for the first time in a while, Brynn.
"Hey Puff, wanna play some Candyland with us?"
<You can play along, maybe ask them what they want for gifts. Or we can skip and you can go ahead and snoop around town after class.>
Recess takes place indoors today, thanks to an increase in snow outside. While every pony likes to play in the snow, Miss Cheerilee says she won't let a student get sick on her watch.
So the board games come out. Students group up to play checkers or chess, chutes and ladders, even a few card games start up.
You find yourself grouped up with Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and for the first time in a while, Brynn.
"Hey Puff, wanna play some Candyland with us?"
<You can play along, maybe ask them what they want for gifts. Or we can skip and you can go ahead and snoop around town after class.>
>>247819
Briefly ignoring your friends question, you ask Miss Cheerilee if she'll be taking part of the secret gift exchange.
She smiles as your friends turn to look at her.
"Oh! Well, I don't think I'll be taking part this year. I want the gift exchange to be between you students. Being part of it myself hadn't really crossed my mind. It's probably for the best I sit this one out and just oversee it. Besides, I get enough teacher appreciation cookies from the parents," she says with a playful wink.
That's kinda sad.
>>247820
>>247821
>>247823
>>247822
"Sure, let's play!"
"Alright, here, you can be the red pegasus piece," Brynn says as he hands you your little board piece.
It's a tiny figure of a red pegasus in flight, though he doesn't look like he's trying too hard to go forward.
Brynn gets a green unicorn, Sweetie takes the silver unicorn, Apple Bloom grabs the orange pony, and Scootaloo grabs a cart piece.
"What? I like things with wheels."
The game starts, and you start chit chatting with the others as you take turns rolling dice and drawing cards.
<Who do you want to start with?>
Briefly ignoring your friends question, you ask Miss Cheerilee if she'll be taking part of the secret gift exchange.
She smiles as your friends turn to look at her.
"Oh! Well, I don't think I'll be taking part this year. I want the gift exchange to be between you students. Being part of it myself hadn't really crossed my mind. It's probably for the best I sit this one out and just oversee it. Besides, I get enough teacher appreciation cookies from the parents," she says with a playful wink.
That's kinda sad.
>>247820
>>247821
>>247823
>>247822
"Sure, let's play!"
"Alright, here, you can be the red pegasus piece," Brynn says as he hands you your little board piece.
It's a tiny figure of a red pegasus in flight, though he doesn't look like he's trying too hard to go forward.
Brynn gets a green unicorn, Sweetie takes the silver unicorn, Apple Bloom grabs the orange pony, and Scootaloo grabs a cart piece.
"What? I like things with wheels."
The game starts, and you start chit chatting with the others as you take turns rolling dice and drawing cards.
<Who do you want to start with?>
>>247835
You make a mental note to get something for Miss Cheerilee. She's a nice teacher, a nice pony, she deserves something more than "Thank You" cookies. Right?
>>247836
>>247839
As the board game commences you turn to Apple Bloom.
"So, just in case I draw your name, what would you want?"
Apple Bloom smiles, "That ain't how it works, Puff. If you just get something for me and it gets handed to someone else, they might not even like it!"
"Aw come on, give me at least an idea," you plead.
Apple Bloom ponders before answering, "I….I guess….hmm…..how about a box of candy? I don't really need much of anything."
Oh come on that's boring.
"Besides," she leans over and whispers in your ear, "You already know what I REALLY want."
"What're you two whispering about?" Sweetie asks.
"Nothin'," AB responds, handing the dice to Scootaloo, "Scootaloo's turn."
You make a mental note to get something for Miss Cheerilee. She's a nice teacher, a nice pony, she deserves something more than "Thank You" cookies. Right?
>>247836
>>247839
As the board game commences you turn to Apple Bloom.
"So, just in case I draw your name, what would you want?"
Apple Bloom smiles, "That ain't how it works, Puff. If you just get something for me and it gets handed to someone else, they might not even like it!"
"Aw come on, give me at least an idea," you plead.
Apple Bloom ponders before answering, "I….I guess….hmm…..how about a box of candy? I don't really need much of anything."
Oh come on that's boring.
"Besides," she leans over and whispers in your ear, "You already know what I REALLY want."
"What're you two whispering about?" Sweetie asks.
"Nothin'," AB responds, handing the dice to Scootaloo, "Scootaloo's turn."
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>>247848
ANYWAY
You ask Scootaloo the same question.
"A new tool kit for my scooter," she answers immediately, "But I don't think anyone else would appreciate that."
Sweetie gets the dice and you ask her what she wants. She blushes as she mumbles, "A…a new brush."
"A brush?" Scootaloo asks.
"Y-yeah. Mine's old and falling apart now. I don't want to bother my folks for a new one, but I can't wait until Hearth's Warming Eve!"
You finally ask Brynn. He shrugs, "Could use a sweater, I guess. Or a good book. Can never have enough of those."
He then asks you the same question.
"What do YOU want out of the gift exchange, Puff?"
Everyone leans in just a hair to hear your response, curiosity lighting everyone's eyes.
ANYWAY
You ask Scootaloo the same question.
"A new tool kit for my scooter," she answers immediately, "But I don't think anyone else would appreciate that."
Sweetie gets the dice and you ask her what she wants. She blushes as she mumbles, "A…a new brush."
"A brush?" Scootaloo asks.
"Y-yeah. Mine's old and falling apart now. I don't want to bother my folks for a new one, but I can't wait until Hearth's Warming Eve!"
You finally ask Brynn. He shrugs, "Could use a sweater, I guess. Or a good book. Can never have enough of those."
He then asks you the same question.
"What do YOU want out of the gift exchange, Puff?"
Everyone leans in just a hair to hear your response, curiosity lighting everyone's eyes.
>>247885
Brynn is the first to laugh at your joke.
For a moment it looked like Apple Bloom was taking you seriously, but as everyone, including yourself, join in, she blushes and laughs alongside everyone else.
>>247885
When the laughter subsides you tell them you'll be happy with anything you get.
"Sweater, scarf, wonderbolts goggles, whatever! As long as it's sincere, I'll be happy for whatever I get."
Everyone gives a warm smile and nods in agreement, echoing the sentiment.
"But really," Scootaloo says after a moment, "Scooter tool kit."
Everyone laughs and playfully chastise her for ruining the spirit of the season.
Time for recess runs out, and it's too soon that you have to pick the game up and sit through class once more.
Brynn is the first to laugh at your joke.
For a moment it looked like Apple Bloom was taking you seriously, but as everyone, including yourself, join in, she blushes and laughs alongside everyone else.
>>247885
When the laughter subsides you tell them you'll be happy with anything you get.
"Sweater, scarf, wonderbolts goggles, whatever! As long as it's sincere, I'll be happy for whatever I get."
Everyone gives a warm smile and nods in agreement, echoing the sentiment.
"But really," Scootaloo says after a moment, "Scooter tool kit."
Everyone laughs and playfully chastise her for ruining the spirit of the season.
Time for recess runs out, and it's too soon that you have to pick the game up and sit through class once more.
>>247890
Time flies and it's now after school!
You check your little wallet as you pack your bag. You've got….20 bits on you. You can probably bring more for after school tomorrow, now that you know about the event. Might not hurt to do some window shopping anyway.
>Ask Miss Cheerilee what she wants for HWE
>Go to town and start window shopping for gifts
>Other: Player choice
Time flies and it's now after school!
You check your little wallet as you pack your bag. You've got….20 bits on you. You can probably bring more for after school tomorrow, now that you know about the event. Might not hurt to do some window shopping anyway.
>Ask Miss Cheerilee what she wants for HWE
>Go to town and start window shopping for gifts
>Other: Player choice
>>247906
>>247897
>>247899
>>247904
You don't want her suspecting anything, but you can't think of what a teacher would want for HWE.
You approach her and ask, doing your best to conceal your intentions.
"Hey, Miss Cheerilee? What kind of gifts do you get for HWE? Ones that aren't sweets, I mean?"
Miss Cheerilee wanders over and pats your head, ruffling your mane, "What I want for Hearths Warming Eve, is for all my students to stop worrying about me and go have fun! You can do that for me, can't you, Puff?"
>>247897
>>247899
>>247904
You don't want her suspecting anything, but you can't think of what a teacher would want for HWE.
You approach her and ask, doing your best to conceal your intentions.
"Hey, Miss Cheerilee? What kind of gifts do you get for HWE? Ones that aren't sweets, I mean?"
Miss Cheerilee wanders over and pats your head, ruffling your mane, "What I want for Hearths Warming Eve, is for all my students to stop worrying about me and go have fun! You can do that for me, can't you, Puff?"
>>247907
>>247910
>>247913
>>247909
>>247912
You have mixed feelings, but you just want Miss Cheerilee to be happy too.
So you tell her.
She giggles and pulls you into a gentle hug.
"You're such a sweet little colt," she says before pulling back to show you her grinning face, "But really. I don't need anything other than to see the students I care about having fun and enjoying the holiday. Now you get out of here and go play with your friends," she chides.
You dart from the room, waving over your shoulder when you reach the door, before heading out in the direction of town.
>>247910
>>247913
>>247909
>>247912
You have mixed feelings, but you just want Miss Cheerilee to be happy too.
So you tell her.
She giggles and pulls you into a gentle hug.
"You're such a sweet little colt," she says before pulling back to show you her grinning face, "But really. I don't need anything other than to see the students I care about having fun and enjoying the holiday. Now you get out of here and go play with your friends," she chides.
You dart from the room, waving over your shoulder when you reach the door, before heading out in the direction of town.
>>247919
>>247922
>>247921
>>247923
You decide to wander town, since you only have 20 bits.
You're really not sure what to get right now, or for who, either. Surely you won't have the resources to get something for everyone, so who will you get gifts for?
Additionally, what did Apple Bloom mean by "You already know what I REALLY want," ?
She really wants to help her family, so something along those lines, surely.
You're lost in thought when you bump into the side of some mare selling hot wraps from a cart on the street.
You apologize as you shake your head, checking to see if she's alright.
"Don't worry about it, kid," she says, patting you on the head, "No harm, no foul."
As you look around to get your bearings, you see a trinket store across the street from the cart. Maybe it's worth checking out?
>>247922
>>247921
>>247923
You decide to wander town, since you only have 20 bits.
You're really not sure what to get right now, or for who, either. Surely you won't have the resources to get something for everyone, so who will you get gifts for?
Additionally, what did Apple Bloom mean by "You already know what I REALLY want," ?
She really wants to help her family, so something along those lines, surely.
You're lost in thought when you bump into the side of some mare selling hot wraps from a cart on the street.
You apologize as you shake your head, checking to see if she's alright.
"Don't worry about it, kid," she says, patting you on the head, "No harm, no foul."
As you look around to get your bearings, you see a trinket store across the street from the cart. Maybe it's worth checking out?
>>247928
>>247933
>>247934
My sides.
>>247929
>>247930
>>247931
>>247932
Sure, what could it hurt?
You open the creaky wooden door and head inside, finding the place dimly lit and rather….foreboding.
Despite this, small tables and wooden shelves are lined with glittering, eye attracting…….things.
Necklaces, hoofbands, the occasional old timey looking hat, book ends, just an absolute smattering of things.
You bet you could look in here all afternoon for something. For who, you can't say. Guess it would depend on what it turns up.
A wrinkly looking stallion with balding mane nearly scares you to death when he taps you on the shoulder.
"Afternoon, sonny," he says in a wheezing gasp, "Lookin'….for something?"
Maybe he could help you find something.
>>247933
>>247934
My sides.
>>247929
>>247930
>>247931
>>247932
Sure, what could it hurt?
You open the creaky wooden door and head inside, finding the place dimly lit and rather….foreboding.
Despite this, small tables and wooden shelves are lined with glittering, eye attracting…….things.
Necklaces, hoofbands, the occasional old timey looking hat, book ends, just an absolute smattering of things.
You bet you could look in here all afternoon for something. For who, you can't say. Guess it would depend on what it turns up.
A wrinkly looking stallion with balding mane nearly scares you to death when he taps you on the shoulder.
"Afternoon, sonny," he says in a wheezing gasp, "Lookin'….for something?"
Maybe he could help you find something.
>>247936
>>247941
"G-got anything a teacher might like?" you ask nervously.
"Hmmmm…." he mumbles for what seems a good minute. "Something for….a teacher….."
He shakily walks over to the counter in the back, pulling paperweights, pen holders, and other miscellaneous stylized office trinkets from the display.
Not really what you had in mind.
"Ah….something more….personal?" He asks, a smile slowly creasing his weathered features, "I once had a crush on my teacher. I was older….than you, though. Bought her a necklace….." he licks his lips before looking at the floor, a sad expression suddenly replacing the smile, "I was….too young for her, she said…."
He coughs, then waves a hoof, "Ah but you don't want to….hear that. I'd say…..get her something nice…..but not jewelry. No. That's too much."
>>247944
"A brush?" He says, arching a silver eyebrow, "Some old style ones….don't see them much anymore. Good condition." He wanders to a small chest behind the counter, picking it up and setting it on top of the counter gently before opening it's top.
Inside is a very nice looking brush, polished white stone for the handle and back, bronze colored trim dimly glowing in the poor lighting of the room. On the back is a design of red roses and soft green vines that curl around the handle and display prominently on the brush back proper.
>>247941
"G-got anything a teacher might like?" you ask nervously.
"Hmmmm…." he mumbles for what seems a good minute. "Something for….a teacher….."
He shakily walks over to the counter in the back, pulling paperweights, pen holders, and other miscellaneous stylized office trinkets from the display.
Not really what you had in mind.
"Ah….something more….personal?" He asks, a smile slowly creasing his weathered features, "I once had a crush on my teacher. I was older….than you, though. Bought her a necklace….." he licks his lips before looking at the floor, a sad expression suddenly replacing the smile, "I was….too young for her, she said…."
He coughs, then waves a hoof, "Ah but you don't want to….hear that. I'd say…..get her something nice…..but not jewelry. No. That's too much."
>>247944
"A brush?" He says, arching a silver eyebrow, "Some old style ones….don't see them much anymore. Good condition." He wanders to a small chest behind the counter, picking it up and setting it on top of the counter gently before opening it's top.
Inside is a very nice looking brush, polished white stone for the handle and back, bronze colored trim dimly glowing in the poor lighting of the room. On the back is a design of red roses and soft green vines that curl around the handle and display prominently on the brush back proper.
>>247950
>>247951
>>247952
>>247953
"For a while now," he says wheezily, "I've asked….for 200 bits."
The price shocks you to your core. 200 bits? How could you even get money like that?
"But," he says, a faint echo of the smile from before subtly playing with his wrinkles, "You remind me of myself, when I was about your age. I'll give you a discount. 150 bits."
That's still so, so much.
>>247951
>>247952
>>247953
"For a while now," he says wheezily, "I've asked….for 200 bits."
The price shocks you to your core. 200 bits? How could you even get money like that?
"But," he says, a faint echo of the smile from before subtly playing with his wrinkles, "You remind me of myself, when I was about your age. I'll give you a discount. 150 bits."
That's still so, so much.
>>247970
>>247971
You pull out your small bag of bits, pleading with the shopkeeper.
"All I have is 20 bits. I can bring more tomorrow, but I don't have nearly enough for the brush if you don't lower the price."
The old pony sighs, pushing your little bag of bits back toward you, "Don't play the sad pony card on me little one, I've had more of that than I can bear."
He turns around, mumbling something to himself.
After what seems like an eternity he turns back around, whispering, "Celestia curse this old, sentimental heart. Alright lookey here. If you help me organize my shop and help draw in customers this week, I'll give the brush to you as payment. But you have to be here every day, from when school lets out to when we close. Luna knows I could use a spry youngin' to reach the higher shelves or lift things my old back can't take."
"So, deal?"
>Accept
>Decline
>Defer decision until you've looked around some more.
>>247971
You pull out your small bag of bits, pleading with the shopkeeper.
"All I have is 20 bits. I can bring more tomorrow, but I don't have nearly enough for the brush if you don't lower the price."
The old pony sighs, pushing your little bag of bits back toward you, "Don't play the sad pony card on me little one, I've had more of that than I can bear."
He turns around, mumbling something to himself.
After what seems like an eternity he turns back around, whispering, "Celestia curse this old, sentimental heart. Alright lookey here. If you help me organize my shop and help draw in customers this week, I'll give the brush to you as payment. But you have to be here every day, from when school lets out to when we close. Luna knows I could use a spry youngin' to reach the higher shelves or lift things my old back can't take."
"So, deal?"
>Accept
>Decline
>Defer decision until you've looked around some more.
>>247998
There's Babs Seed, too!
I think the others are fixated on her because of the fashion show. >>247996 has a point in that we have a ways to go to actually making a real dent in the other's stories, though I think the early bonding moment concerning betrayal and such was a major boost for AB. It's just a shame we haven't had a chance to exercise it.
There's Babs Seed, too!
I think the others are fixated on her because of the fashion show. >>247996 has a point in that we have a ways to go to actually making a real dent in the other's stories, though I think the early bonding moment concerning betrayal and such was a major boost for AB. It's just a shame we haven't had a chance to exercise it.
>>248000
>>247996
Since this is being brought up, let me clarify: Taking this opportunity will indeed eat your socializing time, though you can still talk with people at school.
Apple Bloom's problem requires an initiative on your part to trigger. I suppose I didn't indicate this anywhere. My bad.
Scootaloo is a very straightforward filly. Though her "big hook" has not shown itself quite yet.
>>248004
I can do this every night up to and including Friday.
Friday night is where I personally have to end it, for good or bad.
With that in mind, if you're willing to stretch this out for those days, you can safely turn down this offer and nothing will be hurt (Other than an easy mode way to obtain the brush.)
Mull it over for a second while I get some coffee. I await your final decision in about 5 minutes.
>>247996
Since this is being brought up, let me clarify: Taking this opportunity will indeed eat your socializing time, though you can still talk with people at school.
Apple Bloom's problem requires an initiative on your part to trigger. I suppose I didn't indicate this anywhere. My bad.
Scootaloo is a very straightforward filly. Though her "big hook" has not shown itself quite yet.
>>248004
I can do this every night up to and including Friday.
Friday night is where I personally have to end it, for good or bad.
With that in mind, if you're willing to stretch this out for those days, you can safely turn down this offer and nothing will be hurt (Other than an easy mode way to obtain the brush.)
Mull it over for a second while I get some coffee. I await your final decision in about 5 minutes.
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>>248006
But real life problems are not as important as pastel colored ponies.
Look at these fucking ponies;
But real life problems are not as important as pastel colored ponies.
Look at these fucking ponies;
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>>248007
So it might be possible to go for the brush and the scooter kit? But that will leave AB all alone…
Fuck why must this be so hard!
They're just 3 adorable and cute fillies! it shouldn't be this hard…
So it might be possible to go for the brush and the scooter kit? But that will leave AB all alone…
Fuck why must this be so hard!
They're just 3 adorable and cute fillies! it shouldn't be this hard…
>>248007
>>248010
>>248011
>>248013
Also note: This doesn't lock you into the Sweetie Belle path. It's just a really, really nice gift to get for her.
Even if you don't get this for her, there will be a more defining moment where you go for her over the others. Having the brush would just sweeten that.
Conversely, getting her the brush and choosing someone else is doable.
These are just things to make you think who you're going for. Because the final decision will take place around the party/end of the party. This is merely the buildup.
That's the free hint you get this session. Use it wisely.
>>248010
>>248011
>>248013
Also note: This doesn't lock you into the Sweetie Belle path. It's just a really, really nice gift to get for her.
Even if you don't get this for her, there will be a more defining moment where you go for her over the others. Having the brush would just sweeten that.
Conversely, getting her the brush and choosing someone else is doable.
These are just things to make you think who you're going for. Because the final decision will take place around the party/end of the party. This is merely the buildup.
That's the free hint you get this session. Use it wisely.
>>248052
"Deal!" you say as you shake the old stallion's hoof. The deal is just too good to pass up.
"Very good," he says, closing the small chest and picking it up. "Come this way," he says as he opens the door behind the counter, leading to the back room.
He sets the brush and it's simple chest on top of a cubby that he tells you to place your bag in as he turns on the back rooms brighter lights.
When they flash on, you see a stock room full of boxes. Big boxes, stacked on top of one another in great rows. Some of the boxes on top of their respective stacks are open, the tops of knick knacks and oddities sticking out.
"Your goal for today is to sort some of this….stuff, so I can put it out on the floor. People send me their strange things from all over, but they haven't the decency to label the darn things. Pfah."
Oh, this is going to take a while.
"If you need a break or get hungry, give a holler. We've got a deal with the wrap cart across the road for food once in a while. Youngin' like yourself could probably put one away while I'm nibbling on it."
He laughs wheezily before patting you solidly on the back, "Alright then, I'll let you get to it."
>>248056
As fun as that would be, I couldn't rightfully trick everyone into playing such a quest unless I shifted it there subtly.
For example, I toyed with the idea of Brynn being a figment of your imagination. Make of that what you will.
"Deal!" you say as you shake the old stallion's hoof. The deal is just too good to pass up.
"Very good," he says, closing the small chest and picking it up. "Come this way," he says as he opens the door behind the counter, leading to the back room.
He sets the brush and it's simple chest on top of a cubby that he tells you to place your bag in as he turns on the back rooms brighter lights.
When they flash on, you see a stock room full of boxes. Big boxes, stacked on top of one another in great rows. Some of the boxes on top of their respective stacks are open, the tops of knick knacks and oddities sticking out.
"Your goal for today is to sort some of this….stuff, so I can put it out on the floor. People send me their strange things from all over, but they haven't the decency to label the darn things. Pfah."
Oh, this is going to take a while.
"If you need a break or get hungry, give a holler. We've got a deal with the wrap cart across the road for food once in a while. Youngin' like yourself could probably put one away while I'm nibbling on it."
He laughs wheezily before patting you solidly on the back, "Alright then, I'll let you get to it."
>>248056
As fun as that would be, I couldn't rightfully trick everyone into playing such a quest unless I shifted it there subtly.
For example, I toyed with the idea of Brynn being a figment of your imagination. Make of that what you will.
>>248057
Box sorting time! Yaaaay…..
First 5 rolls of 1d20 taken.
<30 = Takes the remainder of today and some time tomorrow
31-65 = Finish on time, at the end of the day.
66-85 = Finish a little ahead of schedule, earning some extra town time today.
86-100 = Finish sorting all the boxes lickety split, and even set up the stuff in the main store, eliminating a second task in the process.
Good luck!
Box sorting time! Yaaaay…..
First 5 rolls of 1d20 taken.
<30 = Takes the remainder of today and some time tomorrow
31-65 = Finish on time, at the end of the day.
66-85 = Finish a little ahead of schedule, earning some extra town time today.
86-100 = Finish sorting all the boxes lickety split, and even set up the stuff in the main store, eliminating a second task in the process.
Good luck!
>>248061
>>248062
It was just a thought as I was thinking what to do with him. But this is Cute Quest, so I obviously decided that wasn't appropriate.
Had we been in a more open setting, or I felt I could pull off a subtle horror quest of sorts, it would've been interesting to see how that went without telling you guys he was nonexistent to anyone but you.
Obviously I tossed that out when Miss Cheerilee acknowledged him right away.
It's just a fun thought to mess with is all.
>>248062
It was just a thought as I was thinking what to do with him. But this is Cute Quest, so I obviously decided that wasn't appropriate.
Had we been in a more open setting, or I felt I could pull off a subtle horror quest of sorts, it would've been interesting to see how that went without telling you guys he was nonexistent to anyone but you.
Obviously I tossed that out when Miss Cheerilee acknowledged him right away.
It's just a fun thought to mess with is all.
>>248067
>>248068
>>248069
>>248070
>>248071
>56
>Finish on time, at the end of the day
It's tedious work, sorting through the boxes in the store room and categorizing them. Not particularly difficult, just…..mind numbing.
But finally the last box is open, it's contents sorted, and you sigh and wipe your brow, looking at the sorted trinkets.
The old shopkeeper walks into the back room, nodding approvingly as he sees you're finished.
"Just in time, too," he murmurs, "Bout time to close."
You get up, stretching your little legs and wings as you head to the cubby and grab your bag.
"Thanks for your help today…..ah…." the shopkeeper blinks, "I realize we never properly introduced ourselves. What's your name little fella?"
"Puff," you reply.
The old man wheezes out a laugh, "Puff, eh? Well, pleasure to have you help me today, Puff. My name's Woodrow."
Strange name.
"Now, why don't you scamper along. I'm sure you've got parents to get back to and things to do. I'll see you tomorrow, same time."
You nod and head out the store, waving back to Woodrow as he shuts the shop door and turns the 'Open' sign to 'Closed' in the door window.
<End of Monday - Day 1>
>>248068
>>248069
>>248070
>>248071
>56
>Finish on time, at the end of the day
It's tedious work, sorting through the boxes in the store room and categorizing them. Not particularly difficult, just…..mind numbing.
But finally the last box is open, it's contents sorted, and you sigh and wipe your brow, looking at the sorted trinkets.
The old shopkeeper walks into the back room, nodding approvingly as he sees you're finished.
"Just in time, too," he murmurs, "Bout time to close."
You get up, stretching your little legs and wings as you head to the cubby and grab your bag.
"Thanks for your help today…..ah…." the shopkeeper blinks, "I realize we never properly introduced ourselves. What's your name little fella?"
"Puff," you reply.
The old man wheezes out a laugh, "Puff, eh? Well, pleasure to have you help me today, Puff. My name's Woodrow."
Strange name.
"Now, why don't you scamper along. I'm sure you've got parents to get back to and things to do. I'll see you tomorrow, same time."
You nod and head out the store, waving back to Woodrow as he shuts the shop door and turns the 'Open' sign to 'Closed' in the door window.
<End of Monday - Day 1>
>>248083
<Day 2>
Choose a pony to talk to at school.
You get one conversation before we head to after school shenanigans.
We're probably going to rapidly go through these roll things to keep it moving, then cut off at an appropriate time, leaving the big decisions for tomorrow and/or Friday if you prefer.
<Day 2>
Choose a pony to talk to at school.
You get one conversation before we head to after school shenanigans.
We're probably going to rapidly go through these roll things to keep it moving, then cut off at an appropriate time, leaving the big decisions for tomorrow and/or Friday if you prefer.
>>248102
>>248100
>>248103
You shush Brynn with a hoof over his mouth, looking around to make sure nopony heard.
"Darnit, Brynn, keep your mouth shut! Last thing I need is for one of them to hear that. Or the whole school."
He puts his hooves up, leaning back in his chair as a sign of surrender, and you slowly remove your hoof from his face.
"Alright, alright, sorry," he whispers, "So, what do you want me to do about it?"
>>248100
>>248103
You shush Brynn with a hoof over his mouth, looking around to make sure nopony heard.
"Darnit, Brynn, keep your mouth shut! Last thing I need is for one of them to hear that. Or the whole school."
He puts his hooves up, leaning back in his chair as a sign of surrender, and you slowly remove your hoof from his face.
"Alright, alright, sorry," he whispers, "So, what do you want me to do about it?"
>>248110
"Yeah; having resources to do that. But come on, they all agreed that they'd like something sincere. Doesn't really matter what it is.
Well, I mean, maybe it does if you want it to really be special, but they seem okay with anything from that gift exchange. So unless you're getting them something outside of that, I say don't worry too much about it. Your gift might even get sent to Diamond Tiara or me for all we know."
>>248112
"Well that's the trick then, isn't it," he says sympathetically, putting a hoof on your shoulder, "I don't know what to tell you there. You can do things for all of them, sure. But you can only have one special somepony. They're good enough friends, I'm sure they'll understand."
>>248116
Brynn shrugs, "I'm sympathetic for you, I really am."
His eyes light up with an idea, "Hey, how about this. You give me the money for a gift you want for one of 'em, I'll go get it for you since you're doing this trinket store thing. If you trust me with that, that is."
"Yeah; having resources to do that. But come on, they all agreed that they'd like something sincere. Doesn't really matter what it is.
Well, I mean, maybe it does if you want it to really be special, but they seem okay with anything from that gift exchange. So unless you're getting them something outside of that, I say don't worry too much about it. Your gift might even get sent to Diamond Tiara or me for all we know."
>>248112
"Well that's the trick then, isn't it," he says sympathetically, putting a hoof on your shoulder, "I don't know what to tell you there. You can do things for all of them, sure. But you can only have one special somepony. They're good enough friends, I'm sure they'll understand."
>>248116
Brynn shrugs, "I'm sympathetic for you, I really am."
His eyes light up with an idea, "Hey, how about this. You give me the money for a gift you want for one of 'em, I'll go get it for you since you're doing this trinket store thing. If you trust me with that, that is."
>>248119
Brynn is taken aback, "Hey, you're the one crushing on all them, not me, Puff."
You slug him in the shoulder as he laughs, "Alright, alright, cheap shot, I'm sorry!"
>>248124
"You want to help Apple Bloom and her family? Then tell her! I'm sure she won't turn down a helping hoof."
>>248125
>>248126
>>248130
"Scooter repair kit, huh? So…basically a tool kit. Hardware store probably has something. I'll check it out after school and get you the prices tomorrow."
You put a hoof on the shoulder you didn't just smack, "Thanks, Brynn."
He smiles, "Don't mention it. It's what friends do, right?"
<Recess ends and the school day resumes>
<After class shenanigans incoming>
Brynn is taken aback, "Hey, you're the one crushing on all them, not me, Puff."
You slug him in the shoulder as he laughs, "Alright, alright, cheap shot, I'm sorry!"
>>248124
"You want to help Apple Bloom and her family? Then tell her! I'm sure she won't turn down a helping hoof."
>>248125
>>248126
>>248130
"Scooter repair kit, huh? So…basically a tool kit. Hardware store probably has something. I'll check it out after school and get you the prices tomorrow."
You put a hoof on the shoulder you didn't just smack, "Thanks, Brynn."
He smiles, "Don't mention it. It's what friends do, right?"
<Recess ends and the school day resumes>
<After class shenanigans incoming>
>>248135
You head to the trinket shop after school, heading to the back room after being greeted by Woodrow.
Most the trinkets are already off the floor and on display.
"Yeah….got bored with no customers in today," Woodrow says, shaking his head, "Gonna have to close up shop for good if that don't change."
"Ah but listen to me…..ramble. You finish putting those things out on the display floor and….you can head home early."
<20 = Takes all day. You slow poke.
21-65 = Finish on time.
66-85 = Finish quickly, slightly ahead of schedule.
86-100 = Finish first task expediently, allowing you greater free time or able to work on a second task.
You head to the trinket shop after school, heading to the back room after being greeted by Woodrow.
Most the trinkets are already off the floor and on display.
"Yeah….got bored with no customers in today," Woodrow says, shaking his head, "Gonna have to close up shop for good if that don't change."
"Ah but listen to me…..ramble. You finish putting those things out on the display floor and….you can head home early."
<20 = Takes all day. You slow poke.
21-65 = Finish on time.
66-85 = Finish quickly, slightly ahead of schedule.
86-100 = Finish first task expediently, allowing you greater free time or able to work on a second task.
>>248138
>>248140
>>248139
>>248141
>>248142
>38
>Finish on time
You take your time, making the displays look nice and organized in the process. You kind of lose yourself in organizing the items on the display floor, and before you know it it's time for the store to close.
You're getting antsy about the whole gift thing. You've got this brush lined up for Sweetie, but what about Apple Bloom, Brynn, and Miss Cheerilee?
Maybe it just isn't possible to get something for them all after all….
<End of Day 2, Tuesday.>
>>248140
>>248139
>>248141
>>248142
>38
>Finish on time
You take your time, making the displays look nice and organized in the process. You kind of lose yourself in organizing the items on the display floor, and before you know it it's time for the store to close.
You're getting antsy about the whole gift thing. You've got this brush lined up for Sweetie, but what about Apple Bloom, Brynn, and Miss Cheerilee?
Maybe it just isn't possible to get something for them all after all….
<End of Day 2, Tuesday.>
>>248153
Indeed.
He slips you a piece of paper before class with a small list.
>Smallest kit: Wrench, socket wrench, bolts, nuts, screws. 20 bits
>Large kit, more replacement parts for future accidents, also with wrench and socket wrench: 60 bits
>Custom repair: 50 bits
>Custom logo/paint: 30 bits a logo. 10 bits per color of paint.
>Smallest kit will do, but if you want to prepare against future accidents, Large is the way to go.
>Your call
>-Brynn
Indeed.
He slips you a piece of paper before class with a small list.
>Smallest kit: Wrench, socket wrench, bolts, nuts, screws. 20 bits
>Large kit, more replacement parts for future accidents, also with wrench and socket wrench: 60 bits
>Custom repair: 50 bits
>Custom logo/paint: 30 bits a logo. 10 bits per color of paint.
>Smallest kit will do, but if you want to prepare against future accidents, Large is the way to go.
>Your call
>-Brynn
>>248151
>>248155
>>248158
>>248160
3 for AB, 2 for Sweetie. AB it is.
You fess to AB that you want to get her something meaningful for HWE, but you don't know what she meant when she whispered in your ear.
She gives you a smug look, very briefly.
"You know I want to help my family, right?"
"Yeah."
She grows serious, leaning forward and looking at you almost pleadingly.
"After the party on Friday….I'm goin back to the farm and building my latest design. I….I want you to help me. We'll make it, then surprise my sister when we get it workin'. I…can do it on my own, but you've been a big help. It doesn't feel right to just do it myself."
Carefully she places a hoof over one of yours, making your heart thump hard in your chest.
"I want you to hold up your promise. Be there with me when it's finished. I'd like that. A lot."
The recess bell rings, making the two of you jump as she quickly removes her hoof from yours.
"J-just think it over, alright?"
<Class resumes>
<Afterschool shenanigans incoming>
>>248155
>>248158
>>248160
3 for AB, 2 for Sweetie. AB it is.
You fess to AB that you want to get her something meaningful for HWE, but you don't know what she meant when she whispered in your ear.
She gives you a smug look, very briefly.
"You know I want to help my family, right?"
"Yeah."
She grows serious, leaning forward and looking at you almost pleadingly.
"After the party on Friday….I'm goin back to the farm and building my latest design. I….I want you to help me. We'll make it, then surprise my sister when we get it workin'. I…can do it on my own, but you've been a big help. It doesn't feel right to just do it myself."
Carefully she places a hoof over one of yours, making your heart thump hard in your chest.
"I want you to hold up your promise. Be there with me when it's finished. I'd like that. A lot."
The recess bell rings, making the two of you jump as she quickly removes her hoof from yours.
"J-just think it over, alright?"
<Class resumes>
<Afterschool shenanigans incoming>
>>248177
You walk back into the store, and find Woodrow admiring your handiwork.
"Ah, there you are…..Had some customers today….remarked at how organized the place has become…" he smiles, showing his dentures, "Good work."
You put your bag in the cubby in the back room, the small chest with the brush in it still sitting atop the cubby as the days before. A reminder as to why you're sitting through this monotonous work.
You get a surprise from the old pony today though.
"I….really don't have much of anything left for you to do. Too cold to make anypony stand outside and attract customers…." he sighs, "Go set up this sign. That's it. When you're done, you can take the brush and head out. You did your part, save for there not being so much work as I thought to keep you busy for a week."
You walk back into the store, and find Woodrow admiring your handiwork.
"Ah, there you are…..Had some customers today….remarked at how organized the place has become…" he smiles, showing his dentures, "Good work."
You put your bag in the cubby in the back room, the small chest with the brush in it still sitting atop the cubby as the days before. A reminder as to why you're sitting through this monotonous work.
You get a surprise from the old pony today though.
"I….really don't have much of anything left for you to do. Too cold to make anypony stand outside and attract customers…." he sighs, "Go set up this sign. That's it. When you're done, you can take the brush and head out. You did your part, save for there not being so much work as I thought to keep you busy for a week."
>>248207
>>248208
>>248209
>>248210
>>248212
>>248213
You thank him for his kindness, putting the brush and it's little chest in your bag.
You feel bad though. Like you're taking advantage of the poor old guy's generosity.
"Are you sure there's nothing else I can do? I don't want you to go out of business….."
"That's kind of you….really," he says with a small smile, "Maybe you can spread some fliers around for me or something? Maybe that'll help…..maybe."
"But take your time doing it. I'm not going anywhere…."
You give the old pony a hug, surprising him. He coughs a bit but pats you on the back in return, smiling as you tell him to ask you for help any time.
"Haha, well, when the weather warms back up, maybe I'll have you stand outside. Folk see a cute kid pointing 'em this way, maybe they'll remember the little hole in the wall."
>>248208
>>248209
>>248210
>>248212
>>248213
You thank him for his kindness, putting the brush and it's little chest in your bag.
You feel bad though. Like you're taking advantage of the poor old guy's generosity.
"Are you sure there's nothing else I can do? I don't want you to go out of business….."
"That's kind of you….really," he says with a small smile, "Maybe you can spread some fliers around for me or something? Maybe that'll help…..maybe."
"But take your time doing it. I'm not going anywhere…."
You give the old pony a hug, surprising him. He coughs a bit but pats you on the back in return, smiling as you tell him to ask you for help any time.
"Haha, well, when the weather warms back up, maybe I'll have you stand outside. Folk see a cute kid pointing 'em this way, maybe they'll remember the little hole in the wall."
>>248227
>>248230
Sorry, internet dropped. I'm back.
You agree to post up some fliers for Woodrow, and he hands you a small assortment of rather dated looking ones. You put them in your bag for the time being and head out the door.
<You have time to visit one store of your choosing, or you can post the fliers now>
<You have 20 bits on you, beside school supplies, the brush, and the fliers.>
>>248230
Sorry, internet dropped. I'm back.
You agree to post up some fliers for Woodrow, and he hands you a small assortment of rather dated looking ones. You put them in your bag for the time being and head out the door.
<You have time to visit one store of your choosing, or you can post the fliers now>
<You have 20 bits on you, beside school supplies, the brush, and the fliers.>
>>248248
You were waiting for the numbers from Brynn so you know how much to ask your parents for.
>>248247
Posting the fliers goes without incident. If anything it goes too smoothly, if such a thing is possible.
But at the end of the day, you head home with that old, fancy looking brush in its decorative chest container. You can't help but pull it out of your bag once you're back in your room, and look once again at the gift you've gotten. It's simple but elegant. You cautiously run a hoof along its polished surface, then turn it over to inspect the teeth. It's in immaculate condition, despite how old it must be.
You notice the edge of something papery sticking out from a corner of the chest, and you tug on it to pull out a small, wrinkled photo.
It's a faded, black and white photo of a young stallion and a slightly older mare. His hair is slicked back and he has a dumb grin on his face. The mare looks beautiful with her hair done up and a heartfelt smile on her face. She has her front hooves around the colt.
The thing that draws your eye the most is her cutie mark.
A set of vines, with a single red rose in the center.
You turn the photo over and see in scribbled writing:
Woodrow and Rosie
You were waiting for the numbers from Brynn so you know how much to ask your parents for.
>>248247
Posting the fliers goes without incident. If anything it goes too smoothly, if such a thing is possible.
But at the end of the day, you head home with that old, fancy looking brush in its decorative chest container. You can't help but pull it out of your bag once you're back in your room, and look once again at the gift you've gotten. It's simple but elegant. You cautiously run a hoof along its polished surface, then turn it over to inspect the teeth. It's in immaculate condition, despite how old it must be.
You notice the edge of something papery sticking out from a corner of the chest, and you tug on it to pull out a small, wrinkled photo.
It's a faded, black and white photo of a young stallion and a slightly older mare. His hair is slicked back and he has a dumb grin on his face. The mare looks beautiful with her hair done up and a heartfelt smile on her face. She has her front hooves around the colt.
The thing that draws your eye the most is her cutie mark.
A set of vines, with a single red rose in the center.
You turn the photo over and see in scribbled writing:
Woodrow and Rosie
>>248261
No, he obviously wanted us to have the comb. It's our responsibility to make some happy new memories with it. But the photo is a personal thing, he deserves to have that returned at least.
Rosie probably passed away due to being much older. If she dumped him, there'd no reason for him to hold on to it for so long.
No, he obviously wanted us to have the comb. It's our responsibility to make some happy new memories with it. But the photo is a personal thing, he deserves to have that returned at least.
Rosie probably passed away due to being much older. If she dumped him, there'd no reason for him to hold on to it for so long.
>>248260
You go to sleep that night after bargaining with your folks about gift money. Come tomorrow you'll have 100 bits to spend.
But what, and who, to spend it on?
Only one of many questions that flitter through your mind as you slowly pass into sleep.
<End of Day 3, Wednesday. 1 Full day remains before Friday, the day of the party.>
<End of Session 6>
<Calling it here since it's past midnight my time and we're going to be stretching this out to tomorrow at least.
If you're curious enough about Woodrow's story, we can do that tonight or tomorrow if you like.>
<Thanks for playing along one way or the other, I'll see you gents tomorrow night. Same time, same pony channel.>
You go to sleep that night after bargaining with your folks about gift money. Come tomorrow you'll have 100 bits to spend.
But what, and who, to spend it on?
Only one of many questions that flitter through your mind as you slowly pass into sleep.
<End of Day 3, Wednesday. 1 Full day remains before Friday, the day of the party.>
<End of Session 6>
<Calling it here since it's past midnight my time and we're going to be stretching this out to tomorrow at least.
If you're curious enough about Woodrow's story, we can do that tonight or tomorrow if you like.>
<Thanks for playing along one way or the other, I'll see you gents tomorrow night. Same time, same pony channel.>
Alright, so, everyone who's still here. Round table discussion time.
Subject of the day: Who do we pick?
Applebloom who will assume we picked her if we go to the farm with her on Friday
Sweetie who will assume we picked her with that nice comb, though we'd have to break it to her if we don't pick her
Scootaloo who at this point would probably take it as a rivalry with something more
Or Brynn, just to curveball it.
Subject of the day: Who do we pick?
Applebloom who will assume we picked her if we go to the farm with her on Friday
Sweetie who will assume we picked her with that nice comb, though we'd have to break it to her if we don't pick her
Scootaloo who at this point would probably take it as a rivalry with something more
Or Brynn, just to curveball it.
>>248309
Narcissism is not a good quality in a foal. Look what it did to Blueblood.
>>248308
There is that, though tomorrow we'll probably be out shopping with Brynn.
We should probably get him something as well, since he not only is keeping our indecisiveness a secret, but also helped us scope prices for the scooter kit. Plus he's our friend too, so he needs something.
Narcissism is not a good quality in a foal. Look what it did to Blueblood.
>>248308
There is that, though tomorrow we'll probably be out shopping with Brynn.
We should probably get him something as well, since he not only is keeping our indecisiveness a secret, but also helped us scope prices for the scooter kit. Plus he's our friend too, so he needs something.
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>>248322
I am in favor of more Scootaloo.
I am in favor of more Scootaloo.