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Papaver Field [Mage] No.340343
Guess after Star's training I approach Jon.
"H-hey Jon… Can we.. Can we go for a walk, for a minute?"
Try to sound natural.
Roll #0 8 = 8
"H-hey Jon… Can we.. Can we go for a walk, for a minute?"
Try to sound natural.
Roll #0 8 = 8
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340360
>>340353
I'll blush a bit more.
"W-well, we didn't do much, actually. Both of us are still really new at the whole dating thing, and spent about half of it trying to think of what to say."
I'll rub my hoof on my foreleg.
"Eventually what we ended up doing was setting up the telescope and stargazing for a little while. Then we talked for a little while, mostly about our families and stuff."
I'll rub my nose a bit, and then continue.
"After that, we, uh, we sat together for a while and then we h-held tails until we fell asleep."
I'll be blushing furiously by the time I finish, and speaking in just above a whisper.
I'll blush a bit more.
"W-well, we didn't do much, actually. Both of us are still really new at the whole dating thing, and spent about half of it trying to think of what to say."
I'll rub my hoof on my foreleg.
"Eventually what we ended up doing was setting up the telescope and stargazing for a little while. Then we talked for a little while, mostly about our families and stuff."
I'll rub my nose a bit, and then continue.
"After that, we, uh, we sat together for a while and then we h-held tails until we fell asleep."
I'll be blushing furiously by the time I finish, and speaking in just above a whisper.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340362
>>340360
Start to pace nervously back and forth, talking to myself, but loud enough. After all, not like I care.
"We talked too, and held close and…"
Sigh and grow a little smile as I think about it.
"She's really soft."
Then look back at Jon.
"So that's it? Talk and stay close to each other? This is what dates are?"
Start to pace nervously back and forth, talking to myself, but loud enough. After all, not like I care.
"We talked too, and held close and…"
Sigh and grow a little smile as I think about it.
"She's really soft."
Then look back at Jon.
"So that's it? Talk and stay close to each other? This is what dates are?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340381
>>340378
"I'm pretty sure, too, but… I don't want to let her down."
I'll sigh.
"I don't even know why I checked that thing out, anyway. It all just boils down to confidence, anyway. Or at least that's what my brother Bolero keeps saying…"
I'll snort.
"'Course, he's with a new mare every other week, so it can't be doing him much good."
"I'm pretty sure, too, but… I don't want to let her down."
I'll sigh.
"I don't even know why I checked that thing out, anyway. It all just boils down to confidence, anyway. Or at least that's what my brother Bolero keeps saying…"
I'll snort.
"'Course, he's with a new mare every other week, so it can't be doing him much good."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340400
>>340395
I'll just shake my head.
"My brother Bolero's a good-for-nothing guitarist and singer. Only reason we haven't kicked him out is because, well, he's family. And we need his help come harvest time."
Sighing again, I'll continue.
"She said that, huh? Well, I'll tell you what I told her: not a thing's going to stop me from liking her."
I'll just shake my head.
"My brother Bolero's a good-for-nothing guitarist and singer. Only reason we haven't kicked him out is because, well, he's family. And we need his help come harvest time."
Sighing again, I'll continue.
"She said that, huh? Well, I'll tell you what I told her: not a thing's going to stop me from liking her."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340414
>>340410
"Uh… well, I'm not sure. It's getting too dark outside, and… hmm."
I'll think for a minute.
"The library's probably not a good spot since Star might spend some time in there before dinner. We could try near the Sword dorm. I think there might be a bench or something we could sit on and read."
"Uh… well, I'm not sure. It's getting too dark outside, and… hmm."
I'll think for a minute.
"The library's probably not a good spot since Star might spend some time in there before dinner. We could try near the Sword dorm. I think there might be a bench or something we could sit on and read."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340418
>>340416
I guess I'll scamper off and pick up that copy of Dating for dummiesDating for Eggheads: Hopeless Romantic Edition - By: Twilight Silk, if you were going to use its name for inspiration, DM, and then track down Papaver. There are benches, right? '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
I guess I'll scamper off and pick up that copy of Dating for dummiesDating for Eggheads: Hopeless Romantic Edition - By: Twilight Silk, if you were going to use its name for inspiration, DM, and then track down Papaver. There are benches, right? '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>340427
>>340437
>>340438
[So you've decided to start dating at long last. Good for you. I hope my last book, Confessing Love for Eggheads, was helpful with that. Now that you're past that problem, this guide should help you get a good start on dating.
In it, we will be dealing with
-romantic locations
-fitting gifts for him and her
-how to avoid awkward silence
-being endearing (even if you aren't)
-dos and don'ts
-timing
-how to kiss correctly
-hoof placement when hugging
-a polite and appropriate approach to intimate suggestions
and
-basics of physical interaction-]
>>340437
>>340438
[So you've decided to start dating at long last. Good for you. I hope my last book, Confessing Love for Eggheads, was helpful with that. Now that you're past that problem, this guide should help you get a good start on dating.
In it, we will be dealing with
-romantic locations
-fitting gifts for him and her
-how to avoid awkward silence
-being endearing (even if you aren't)
-dos and don'ts
-timing
-how to kiss correctly
-hoof placement when hugging
-a polite and appropriate approach to intimate suggestions
and
-basics of physical interaction-]
>>340448
>>340445
[-a poorly timed remark, sensitive topic, or joke gone wrong can easily lead to a painful silence. Only break this silence with an apology if you absolutely know you were in the wrong. It is better to try and direct talk into another topic, or if talking just won't do, try a little act of kindness, like holding their hoof or tail, or offering a hug.-]
>>340445
[-a poorly timed remark, sensitive topic, or joke gone wrong can easily lead to a painful silence. Only break this silence with an apology if you absolutely know you were in the wrong. It is better to try and direct talk into another topic, or if talking just won't do, try a little act of kindness, like holding their hoof or tail, or offering a hug.-]
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340475
>>340470
"Well, I guess that's what's going to happen on your first date. Getting to know each other better."
I'll chuckle a bit.
"We kinda skipped that step and jumped straight into the second part."
Alright, now, I think we're good on the awkward silences, so let's turn to inappropriate hugging and how not to do it, and start reading from there. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
"Well, I guess that's what's going to happen on your first date. Getting to know each other better."
I'll chuckle a bit.
"We kinda skipped that step and jumped straight into the second part."
Alright, now, I think we're good on the awkward silences, so let's turn to inappropriate hugging and how not to do it, and start reading from there. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340496
>>340489
"Sounds about right. Let me turn the pages now, okay?"
Gosh I was about to try that on Nock.
This book is dangerous.
Keep reading.
Roll #0 1 = 1
"Sounds about right. Let me turn the pages now, okay?"
Gosh I was about to try that on Nock.
This book is dangerous.
Keep reading.
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>340496
[-as this will probably stimulate a desire for more intimate contact, which, if you simply wanted a hug, may be undesirable. See Fig.34-]
You turn the page and find fig.34. It is a detailed illustration of inappropriate hoof placement, and its results on both parties. To go with it, there is a page of text to explain it in full detail.
[-as this will probably stimulate a desire for more intimate contact, which, if you simply wanted a hug, may be undesirable. See Fig.34-]
You turn the page and find fig.34. It is a detailed illustration of inappropriate hoof placement, and its results on both parties. To go with it, there is a page of text to explain it in full detail.
>>340504
>>340505
Guess we'll save trying those out for your next 1s
>>340508
[-When dating, there are many things one should do, and at least as many things one should not. It is important to know one's partner well to understand what should and should not be done, as some are more sensitive and easy to offend than others-]
>>340505
Guess we'll save trying those out for your next 1s
>>340508
[-When dating, there are many things one should do, and at least as many things one should not. It is important to know one's partner well to understand what should and should not be done, as some are more sensitive and easy to offend than others-]
>>340517
Well, Jon is a stallion, for one.
Maybe he could be your boyfriend tonight?
>>340515
[-For example, one should not go about making lewd suggestions or racist jokes unless they know their partner is the kind who takes kindly to that sort of thing. Another example would be-]
…Vera is kinda ogling you…
Well, Jon is a stallion, for one.
Maybe he could be your boyfriend tonight?
>>340515
[-For example, one should not go about making lewd suggestions or racist jokes unless they know their partner is the kind who takes kindly to that sort of thing. Another example would be-]
…Vera is kinda ogling you…
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340529
>>340524
Ahah no chance. I like that girl. And made her a promise. And I don't like Jon that way, never did.
He's not a strong warrior I know I'll be able to rely on like my Nock is…
>>340527
"I… Nothing. Just a few bad thoughts about what my parents would say. I'm sure it's just me being silly…"
Try to look convinced.
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
Ahah no chance. I like that girl. And made her a promise. And I don't like Jon that way, never did.
He's not a strong warrior I know I'll be able to rely on like my Nock is…
>>340527
"I… Nothing. Just a few bad thoughts about what my parents would say. I'm sure it's just me being silly…"
Try to look convinced.
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340535
>>340533
"Oh, my ancestors came from one of the old northern nations, Eaglecrest it was called…
But my parents don't have a problem with this. They never said anything about having to choose a stallion as a mate…
But neither did they say I could even choose a mare. I didn't even know it was possible until a few days ago!"
Sigh and look sad towards the sky.
"I just hope they won't hate me for this…"
"Oh, my ancestors came from one of the old northern nations, Eaglecrest it was called…
But my parents don't have a problem with this. They never said anything about having to choose a stallion as a mate…
But neither did they say I could even choose a mare. I didn't even know it was possible until a few days ago!"
Sigh and look sad towards the sky.
"I just hope they won't hate me for this…"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340576
>>340575
"Wait! There's one last thing I want to read about! We are not late anyway!"
Hastily take the book and go over the -kissing- section.
Roll #0 6 = 6
"Wait! There's one last thing I want to read about! We are not late anyway!"
Hastily take the book and go over the -kissing- section.
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>340576
>>340579
[-the kiss is considered one of the most important milestones of a relationship. But it is important to let it come naturally. A rehearsed kiss won't feel good. At best it will come off as an emotionless kiss on the cheek like a mother kissing their child good night. At worst it will be like slapping a wet towel on their face.
Do not put too much force into it and avoid clashing teeth. Do not use tongue on the first try. That won't end well. And most importantly, just turn off your brain and let your heart take over.-]
>>340579
[-the kiss is considered one of the most important milestones of a relationship. But it is important to let it come naturally. A rehearsed kiss won't feel good. At best it will come off as an emotionless kiss on the cheek like a mother kissing their child good night. At worst it will be like slapping a wet towel on their face.
Do not put too much force into it and avoid clashing teeth. Do not use tongue on the first try. That won't end well. And most importantly, just turn off your brain and let your heart take over.-]
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340588
>>340584
"Sounds easy enough for me as well."
I'll blush a bit.
It's going to be a while coming, though, at Star's pace. But I did say I'd wait until she was comfortable.
"I think that's all we'll get out of it today. I can let you borrow it sometime, though. Or you could check it out after I give it back to the librarian, if you need to, ah, look at some things more thoroughly."
"Sounds easy enough for me as well."
I'll blush a bit.
It's going to be a while coming, though, at Star's pace. But I did say I'd wait until she was comfortable.
"I think that's all we'll get out of it today. I can let you borrow it sometime, though. Or you could check it out after I give it back to the librarian, if you need to, ah, look at some things more thoroughly."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340589
>>340588
"Uh… Yeah. Definitely.
There's totally a few thin-"
Better shut up.
And don't you dare go red on me right now!
Roll #0 5 = 5
"Uh… Yeah. Definitely.
There's totally a few thin-"
Better shut up.
And don't you dare go red on me right now!
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>340733
"The collection?
That's a myth of sorts. Been going around the academy since it was founded. You didn't think me and Balsa were the first to try and break the rules, did you? There have been dozens like us in the past. And The Headmaster's Collection has always been something of a legendary goal nobody could reach. Considering the story attached to it, I always figured it was some spooooooky story coined by some senior students to scare younger ones."
"The collection?
That's a myth of sorts. Been going around the academy since it was founded. You didn't think me and Balsa were the first to try and break the rules, did you? There have been dozens like us in the past. And The Headmaster's Collection has always been something of a legendary goal nobody could reach. Considering the story attached to it, I always figured it was some spooooooky story coined by some senior students to scare younger ones."
>>340741
He looks around a little and lowers his voice
"As I said I always thought it was just some stupid scary story.
See, when I first ended up getting curious about the forbidden areas, and why they were forbidden, I was of course told they had all the coolest things and got interested.
Well, turns out most of those places are off-limits just for boring old safety reasons. lethal weapon storage access is granted after you pass combat theory, magic range is available once you have demonstrated under supervision you can use it safely, and I can imagine the bestiary is a lot less scary once you've actually taken the Beast Handling courses.
…but then they said that some places were off limits because they really housed things no student should see. Things locked away here because they were not safe to keep anywhere else.
And the biggest of these secrets was the Collection. So secret, it was not even mentioned in official materials.
And only one student ever made it there.
And his reward for pulling it off?
…they say he was killed by the faculty"
He looks around a little and lowers his voice
"As I said I always thought it was just some stupid scary story.
See, when I first ended up getting curious about the forbidden areas, and why they were forbidden, I was of course told they had all the coolest things and got interested.
Well, turns out most of those places are off-limits just for boring old safety reasons. lethal weapon storage access is granted after you pass combat theory, magic range is available once you have demonstrated under supervision you can use it safely, and I can imagine the bestiary is a lot less scary once you've actually taken the Beast Handling courses.
…but then they said that some places were off limits because they really housed things no student should see. Things locked away here because they were not safe to keep anywhere else.
And the biggest of these secrets was the Collection. So secret, it was not even mentioned in official materials.
And only one student ever made it there.
And his reward for pulling it off?
…they say he was killed by the faculty"
>>340752
"That will probably just make him resent you. He was never good with rejection, and quick to brand others as traitors and deserters. But those who stuck with him he listened to, respected and protected.
He even took a few bad hits for a few of his pals, including insisting he worked alone to protect three others from getting into trouble.
One of those, as I remember, was a cadet who had his sites set on becoming a Royal Guard. Had Balsa not stepped in… that dream would have died there and then."
"That will probably just make him resent you. He was never good with rejection, and quick to brand others as traitors and deserters. But those who stuck with him he listened to, respected and protected.
He even took a few bad hits for a few of his pals, including insisting he worked alone to protect three others from getting into trouble.
One of those, as I remember, was a cadet who had his sites set on becoming a Royal Guard. Had Balsa not stepped in… that dream would have died there and then."
>>340795
He leads you to the second floor of the main building. The Magic Range is behind a guarded door.
"Leaf Blade, second year. With me, Papaver Field, first year. I will act as supervisor. We are here to train in weapon conjuring."
"Very well. The range is free. Do go in."
The guards opens the door.
Inside is a long room with target dummies set at varying ranges, a distance measure painted onto the floor, some tables and seats, a few books, and a sheet for tracking who used it, when and for what.
He leads you to the second floor of the main building. The Magic Range is behind a guarded door.
"Leaf Blade, second year. With me, Papaver Field, first year. I will act as supervisor. We are here to train in weapon conjuring."
"Very well. The range is free. Do go in."
The guards opens the door.
Inside is a long room with target dummies set at varying ranges, a distance measure painted onto the floor, some tables and seats, a few books, and a sheet for tracking who used it, when and for what.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340831
>>340828
Look at him hesitantly for a moment.
"Okay, I guess.."
Touch the blade. Just the tip, to see how it feels.
Roll #0 1 = 1
Look at him hesitantly for a moment.
"Okay, I guess.."
Touch the blade. Just the tip, to see how it feels.
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>340831
It speaks against every fiber of what you have ever understood of yourself. Because it does not feel like an enemy. It feel like it wants to be a part of you. Like it should be a part of you. You feel as though you should stop fighting it. To give it a chance and to let it speak its mind.
But you resist the thought, and the sword explodes.
Roll for damage.
Rolling for damage against Leaf
'1d10'
>>340830
"Thanks.
I knitted them myself the other day…"
Roll #1 7 = 7
It speaks against every fiber of what you have ever understood of yourself. Because it does not feel like an enemy. It feel like it wants to be a part of you. Like it should be a part of you. You feel as though you should stop fighting it. To give it a chance and to let it speak its mind.
But you resist the thought, and the sword explodes.
Roll for damage.
Rolling for damage against Leaf
'1d10'
>>340830
"Thanks.
I knitted them myself the other day…"
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>340849
"That certainly helps. Traditionally it was assumed that was mandatory, but studies have shown that even an entirely foreign catalyst can work, provided the caster himself provided the needed emotional power. The important part is that there is emotion to fuel the spell, whether it comes from the catalyst… or the user's will."
>>340850
"Sounds fine. Meet you up there?"
"That certainly helps. Traditionally it was assumed that was mandatory, but studies have shown that even an entirely foreign catalyst can work, provided the caster himself provided the needed emotional power. The important part is that there is emotion to fuel the spell, whether it comes from the catalyst… or the user's will."
>>340850
"Sounds fine. Meet you up there?"
>>340860
There is a rail along the side, designed to keep repairponies safe and pigeons away. A few entrance doors. Chimney. Bowl of sweets. Ventilation pipes. A few gargoyles on the sides. A nice view down onto the balconies. Burning Heart behind you. A good view over the top of the outer wall too. Not to mention down onto the training field. Heck with some aid you could probably see to Hammer Dorm from here.
>>340861
"Why are you so against magic? Have you ever even tried it?"
There is a rail along the side, designed to keep repairponies safe and pigeons away. A few entrance doors. Chimney. Bowl of sweets. Ventilation pipes. A few gargoyles on the sides. A nice view down onto the balconies. Burning Heart behind you. A good view over the top of the outer wall too. Not to mention down onto the training field. Heck with some aid you could probably see to Hammer Dorm from here.
>>340861
"Why are you so against magic? Have you ever even tried it?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340866
>>340862
"I am not against magic. It's just, my parents told me of the battles of our ancestors, their fights against the gryphons. The lone stength of their bodies making them survive in the cold of the north.
They despite the mages that left them to rot ages ago. That's not how a true warrior fights.
Not how they would want me to fight."
Pick myself up.
"Do you understand why I fear this, now?"
"I am not against magic. It's just, my parents told me of the battles of our ancestors, their fights against the gryphons. The lone stength of their bodies making them survive in the cold of the north.
They despite the mages that left them to rot ages ago. That's not how a true warrior fights.
Not how they would want me to fight."
Pick myself up.
"Do you understand why I fear this, now?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340875
>>340869
Roll my eyes.
"Just to show you I have no magic!"
Wand in hoof. How does this work again? I should have emotions.
The emotion of my parents kicking me on the street?
Nah.
Nock leaving me because I'm a danger?
That better put in the backburner too.
Let's imagine… Just a sword.
Roll #0 8 = 8
Roll my eyes.
"Just to show you I have no magic!"
Wand in hoof. How does this work again? I should have emotions.
The emotion of my parents kicking me on the street?
Nah.
Nock leaving me because I'm a danger?
That better put in the backburner too.
Let's imagine… Just a sword.
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>340874
"Mhm…
…well one day when you feel ready I'd love to be your little bowl of sweets~
But… you did say you didn't want to rush into things. Right?"
>>340875
You feel a connection with… something.
A flow of immaterial energy.
As if you were standing in a river. A river that softly moved around you. And through you.
A river you could move, shape and conduct with that wand.
"Mhm…
…well one day when you feel ready I'd love to be your little bowl of sweets~
But… you did say you didn't want to rush into things. Right?"
>>340875
You feel a connection with… something.
A flow of immaterial energy.
As if you were standing in a river. A river that softly moved around you. And through you.
A river you could move, shape and conduct with that wand.
ANYONE WHO WANTS TO RP THE DINNER CAN EXIST IN TWO PLACES AT ONCE.
WELCOME TO DINNER Y'ALL
>>340907
"Don't be. This is the beginning of a whole new road for you.
Your own road."
>>340905
"Well, we got a lot of time to think~"
She cuddles up next to you
"I wouldn't mind just listening to your heart all the way until dinner…"
WELCOME TO DINNER Y'ALL
>>340907
"Don't be. This is the beginning of a whole new road for you.
Your own road."
>>340905
"Well, we got a lot of time to think~"
She cuddles up next to you
"I wouldn't mind just listening to your heart all the way until dinner…"
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.340936
>>340933
"Uh… right! I-I need to g-get some t-too!"
Let's go gather some food for Jon and I
Roll #0 3 = 3
"Uh… right! I-I need to g-get some t-too!"
Let's go gather some food for Jon and I
Roll #0 3 = 3
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340975
>>340972
"That was not a suggestion, Vera."
I'll look her straight in the eye.
"You are my friend, and as friends, I am entitled to worry about you. And in my experience, going to bed hungry only sours somepony's mood further. So either you grab something to eat, or I send Star up there later and she makes you eat."
"That was not a suggestion, Vera."
I'll look her straight in the eye.
"You are my friend, and as friends, I am entitled to worry about you. And in my experience, going to bed hungry only sours somepony's mood further. So either you grab something to eat, or I send Star up there later and she makes you eat."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340980
>>340978
>>340979
I'll frown a bit, then sigh.
"Alright, I'm sorry. Obviously whatever happened has upset you. A lot. And the dining hall is probably not the best place to talk about it. So. Tomorrow, during the free period, you and I are going to spar. You wanted to see if I was any good, and I want to see what I can do against a pony who's trained all her life."
Picking at my food a bit, I'll continue.
"I might try to talk to you during the match, but if you don't want to answer anything, then you don't have to."
>>340979
I'll frown a bit, then sigh.
"Alright, I'm sorry. Obviously whatever happened has upset you. A lot. And the dining hall is probably not the best place to talk about it. So. Tomorrow, during the free period, you and I are going to spar. You wanted to see if I was any good, and I want to see what I can do against a pony who's trained all her life."
Picking at my food a bit, I'll continue.
"I might try to talk to you during the match, but if you don't want to answer anything, then you don't have to."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.340990
>>340989
>>340988
"I think you two should have had a real fight already. That's how you can tell the heart of a pony, after all."
Eat another bite.
"You have to read her pose, her strength, her convincion, her willingness to think of you as her equal and strike as if she meant it.
That's why you two should spar."
>>340988
"I think you two should have had a real fight already. That's how you can tell the heart of a pony, after all."
Eat another bite.
"You have to read her pose, her strength, her convincion, her willingness to think of you as her equal and strike as if she meant it.
That's why you two should spar."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.340991
>>340989
I'll chuckle a bit.
"Now now, don't look at me like that. This is just going to be after the exercise and hitting a ponnequin. If we're lucky, I won't have to do a thing."
I'll give her a playful nudge.
"But if we do end up having to spar, well…" My voice will sink to a whisper. "I'll be sure to kiss you better, okay?"
I'll blush a bit, and then go back to my dinner.
I'll chuckle a bit.
"Now now, don't look at me like that. This is just going to be after the exercise and hitting a ponnequin. If we're lucky, I won't have to do a thing."
I'll give her a playful nudge.
"But if we do end up having to spar, well…" My voice will sink to a whisper. "I'll be sure to kiss you better, okay?"
I'll blush a bit, and then go back to my dinner.
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.341007
>>341006
I'll shake my head, and blush a little.
"Nah. I just didn't think I would be too comfortable, what with being a bit stringy for my size. But, if you like it, I can't be too bad of a pillow."
Giving Star a small smile, I'll continue.
"And it feels… nice. Comforting, even."
I'll shake my head, and blush a little.
"Nah. I just didn't think I would be too comfortable, what with being a bit stringy for my size. But, if you like it, I can't be too bad of a pillow."
Giving Star a small smile, I'll continue.
"And it feels… nice. Comforting, even."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.341011
>>341010
"You're welcome."
After a few minutes of silent cuddling, I'll speak again.
"So you said you wanted to know about what I like? I don't know if it's as neat as stargazing, but I kinda… well, I do fancy a bit of baking. Nothing spectacular, mind you, and certainly nothing fancy like some of those cakes you see sold in shops, but…"
"You're welcome."
After a few minutes of silent cuddling, I'll speak again.
"So you said you wanted to know about what I like? I don't know if it's as neat as stargazing, but I kinda… well, I do fancy a bit of baking. Nothing spectacular, mind you, and certainly nothing fancy like some of those cakes you see sold in shops, but…"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.341013
>>341012
"W-well, I mean, the Apple family expects all of its members to at least be able to make the Apple Fritters we have at our reunions, and well, pies and such are expected too. I always seem to put a bit too much or too little of something in the dough, most days, and they never seem to settle right. Now, my sister Malinda, despite being just shy of her tenth year, can make a mean apple tart. We're starting to think baking's her talent. Not that she can upstage my ma, though. The pies she makes are just… I can't even say, it's so hard to put to words."
I'll sigh a bit.
"I'm a bit worried I'll fall outta practice while I'm here."
"W-well, I mean, the Apple family expects all of its members to at least be able to make the Apple Fritters we have at our reunions, and well, pies and such are expected too. I always seem to put a bit too much or too little of something in the dough, most days, and they never seem to settle right. Now, my sister Malinda, despite being just shy of her tenth year, can make a mean apple tart. We're starting to think baking's her talent. Not that she can upstage my ma, though. The pies she makes are just… I can't even say, it's so hard to put to words."
I'll sigh a bit.
"I'm a bit worried I'll fall outta practice while I'm here."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.341015
>>341014
I'll chuckle a bit.
And they said the way to a colt's heart is through his stomach.
"Well, I wonder if I can make friendly with the kitchen staff so they'll let me practice. I'll probably have to pick up the odd job here and there to cover the cost of ingredients, though."
After a little though, I'll add:
"And if they come out good enough, maybe we could share them. Once a week, maybe."
I'll chuckle a bit.
And they said the way to a colt's heart is through his stomach.
"Well, I wonder if I can make friendly with the kitchen staff so they'll let me practice. I'll probably have to pick up the odd job here and there to cover the cost of ingredients, though."
After a little though, I'll add:
"And if they come out good enough, maybe we could share them. Once a week, maybe."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341281
>>341280
"We- He, was conjuring magic swords to practice his throwing. I tried to use one despite the warning and…
It didn't blow up. It didn't even hurt me in the slightest. So he was surprised, and hoofed me over a wand and then…"
Try to keep it together.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
"We- He, was conjuring magic swords to practice his throwing. I tried to use one despite the warning and…
It didn't blow up. It didn't even hurt me in the slightest. So he was surprised, and hoofed me over a wand and then…"
Try to keep it together.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>341290
"Then they will. You did not expect to go back to living under them after graduating did you? Because of you did, your assumptions regarding the life of a paladin are deeply misguided.
Of course, I cannot force you. You are free to resign from the academy if you feel you cannot take what we require of our cadets."
"Then they will. You did not expect to go back to living under them after graduating did you? Because of you did, your assumptions regarding the life of a paladin are deeply misguided.
Of course, I cannot force you. You are free to resign from the academy if you feel you cannot take what we require of our cadets."
>>341292
"Then you will be taught, cadet. It is my duty as an instructor to ensure those who seek to become Paladins of Equestria are given all the training they could possibly need. Be it defense, combat arts, physical stamina, knowledge, magic or emotional streangth, we exist to give it to you, so that you may be at your strongest when you defend Equestria.
"Then you will be taught, cadet. It is my duty as an instructor to ensure those who seek to become Paladins of Equestria are given all the training they could possibly need. Be it defense, combat arts, physical stamina, knowledge, magic or emotional streangth, we exist to give it to you, so that you may be at your strongest when you defend Equestria.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341298
>>341297
Extend one hoof to grasp the catalyst.
"Sir."
Close my eyes, lower my head, don't think about the betrayal and horror and dishonor.
Don't think about the danger I am or how much of a coward this makes me.
Think about the sword, just like last time.
And keep my eyes shut.
Roll #0 1 = 1
Extend one hoof to grasp the catalyst.
"Sir."
Close my eyes, lower my head, don't think about the betrayal and horror and dishonor.
Don't think about the danger I am or how much of a coward this makes me.
Think about the sword, just like last time.
And keep my eyes shut.
Roll #0 1 = 1
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.341305
>>341304
"Hold on there, Star. I know you're excited, but…"
Well, what better way to start making nice with the kitchen staff than helping them clean up after dinner?
"Well, they probably won't let me light up any stoves right away. They'll probably put us to work washing dishes for a while before they actually let me bake."
I'll hug Star back.
"We might not even get in there tonight, but we can try."
"Hold on there, Star. I know you're excited, but…"
Well, what better way to start making nice with the kitchen staff than helping them clean up after dinner?
"Well, they probably won't let me light up any stoves right away. They'll probably put us to work washing dishes for a while before they actually let me bake."
I'll hug Star back.
"We might not even get in there tonight, but we can try."
>>341298
You feel the flow of magic surround you.
Like a river.
A vast, fast flowing river.
A white-water rapid.
A TSUNAMI OF POWER
It overtakes your senses, hurling your body around wildly. You are entire lost in its mad dance of power, swept around like a leaf in a storm.
Yet the power does not strike at you.
It strikes through you.
You feel immense power focused within you, using you as an outlet for its fury.
It hurts. But you don't mind. You know it means well. So you endure every violent thrust and painful shiver. Because you know this power wants to be one with yARGH!
You fall over, exhausted and in pain.
The catalyst is embedded in the far wall behind you.
There are singe marks, icicles and patches of soot all over the office.
Leyline is covered in a faintly shimmering bubble, and his horn is still slightly steaming from recent spell use.
"Miss! Can you hear me!? Are you alright? I didn't hit you too hard did I?"
>>341315
Boring, boring boring, boring…
Ok that's not boring but it's really really hard to look at. Why would anyone do that to a pony?
You feel the flow of magic surround you.
Like a river.
A vast, fast flowing river.
A white-water rapid.
A TSUNAMI OF POWER
It overtakes your senses, hurling your body around wildly. You are entire lost in its mad dance of power, swept around like a leaf in a storm.
Yet the power does not strike at you.
It strikes through you.
You feel immense power focused within you, using you as an outlet for its fury.
It hurts. But you don't mind. You know it means well. So you endure every violent thrust and painful shiver. Because you know this power wants to be one with yARGH!
You fall over, exhausted and in pain.
The catalyst is embedded in the far wall behind you.
There are singe marks, icicles and patches of soot all over the office.
Leyline is covered in a faintly shimmering bubble, and his horn is still slightly steaming from recent spell use.
"Miss! Can you hear me!? Are you alright? I didn't hit you too hard did I?"
>>341315
Boring, boring boring, boring…
Ok that's not boring but it's really really hard to look at. Why would anyone do that to a pony?
>>341323
Oh yes.
That was all you.
"I'll take that as a no. Not all ponies take well to being spellbroken. I must say that was rather more than I expected from you. Tell me, what did you tap into to do it? What did you feel and imagine?"
>>341328
The older student stops and turns around
"Are you talking to me?"
Oh yes.
That was all you.
"I'll take that as a no. Not all ponies take well to being spellbroken. I must say that was rather more than I expected from you. Tell me, what did you tap into to do it? What did you feel and imagine?"
>>341328
The older student stops and turns around
"Are you talking to me?"
>>341335
Might as well be seeing as it needs to feed hundreds of ponies every day.
>>341336
"Terribly sorry, I had actually important things to talk about."
>>341337
One of the cooks answers
"Yes? Dinner is over. What do you want?"
>>341338
"Well that would explain why the storm manifested as sword, yes…"
>>341341
Anything specific you're looking for?
Might as well be seeing as it needs to feed hundreds of ponies every day.
>>341336
"Terribly sorry, I had actually important things to talk about."
>>341337
One of the cooks answers
"Yes? Dinner is over. What do you want?"
>>341338
"Well that would explain why the storm manifested as sword, yes…"
>>341341
Anything specific you're looking for?
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.341347
>>341344
I'll shuffle my hooves a bit.
"W-well, sir, I was wondering if you allowed students to use the baking equipment. I was a bit afraid of getting out of practice, and was hoping that maybe you'd let me… I mean, I wouldn't expect you'd let me do it for free! I can wash dishes, and help with chores and such!"
I'll shuffle my hooves a bit.
"W-well, sir, I was wondering if you allowed students to use the baking equipment. I was a bit afraid of getting out of practice, and was hoping that maybe you'd let me… I mean, I wouldn't expect you'd let me do it for free! I can wash dishes, and help with chores and such!"
>>341345
"Look kid, I have things to prepare for. I'm terribly sorry if I smudged your makeup or something, but I really need to be going."
>>341346
"Mhm. Well that explains the rest of it then.
…do you even realize what happened?"
>>341347
He looks surprised, then squints
"Are you trying to sneakily ask for extra treats?"
>>341348
Just… try not to recall it too vividly.
"Look kid, I have things to prepare for. I'm terribly sorry if I smudged your makeup or something, but I really need to be going."
>>341346
"Mhm. Well that explains the rest of it then.
…do you even realize what happened?"
>>341347
He looks surprised, then squints
"Are you trying to sneakily ask for extra treats?"
>>341348
Just… try not to recall it too vividly.
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.341359
>>341351
I'll shake my head.
"No sir! And if I were, I'd be asking to make them, not make others do that for me. My family's got a bit of a tradition that everyone in it knows how to bake at least a few things, and I was afraid I'd get worse if I didn't practice."
I'll shake my head.
"No sir! And if I were, I'd be asking to make them, not make others do that for me. My family's got a bit of a tradition that everyone in it knows how to bake at least a few things, and I was afraid I'd get worse if I didn't practice."
>>341356
"That's putting it rather lightly. You more or less conjured a veritable storm of swords in here. Magical swords. Fire swords. Ice swords. Lightning swords. Launching the, randomly in all directions, and not responding to anything I say. I had to throw up a shield and spellbreak you for safety."
>>341358
"And who are you to warrant special treatment?"
>>341359
He smiles
"A lad to my liking. Let me ask the head chef real quick."
He goes back into the kitchen.
"That's putting it rather lightly. You more or less conjured a veritable storm of swords in here. Magical swords. Fire swords. Ice swords. Lightning swords. Launching the, randomly in all directions, and not responding to anything I say. I had to throw up a shield and spellbreak you for safety."
>>341358
"And who are you to warrant special treatment?"
>>341359
He smiles
"A lad to my liking. Let me ask the head chef real quick."
He goes back into the kitchen.
>>341366
>>341367
There are classes going on at almost all hours. This way everyone has a chance for a break now and then.
>>341369
"Go file a complaint about it then. For the last time, some of us have actual things to do rather than just amble from class to class and complain."
>>341370
"Before you do, I suggest checking your flank."
>>341367
There are classes going on at almost all hours. This way everyone has a chance for a break now and then.
>>341369
"Go file a complaint about it then. For the last time, some of us have actual things to do rather than just amble from class to class and complain."
>>341370
"Before you do, I suggest checking your flank."
>>341377
>>341378
He returns with a large mare in tow
"These two, madam Chef."
"Mhm. And who might y'all be?"
>>341381
Oh hey, would you look at that.
Three crossed swords. Blue, yellow and red.
"I'll be seeing you for extended magic classes in the morning. We need to get those powers reined in properly."
>>341384
Sounds like it.
Though judging from the time it should be over soon.
>>341378
He returns with a large mare in tow
"These two, madam Chef."
"Mhm. And who might y'all be?"
>>341381
Oh hey, would you look at that.
Three crossed swords. Blue, yellow and red.
"I'll be seeing you for extended magic classes in the morning. We need to get those powers reined in properly."
>>341384
Sounds like it.
Though judging from the time it should be over soon.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341393
>>341386
'1d10' to have the strength to answer "Sir, yessir."
Then, walk away. In shame. And think about how I've just lost about everything I've ever had.
My parents, that will rather think of me as dead than still their daughter.
My friends, that will look down on me for using that magic I so harshly disdained.
Nock, because I'm a danger.
Looks like I've only this place now.
Go back to my room.
Roll #1 6 = 6
'1d10' to have the strength to answer "Sir, yessir."
Then, walk away. In shame. And think about how I've just lost about everything I've ever had.
My parents, that will rather think of me as dead than still their daughter.
My friends, that will look down on me for using that magic I so harshly disdained.
Nock, because I'm a danger.
Looks like I've only this place now.
Go back to my room.
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>341380
"Wouldn't you like to know.
Suffice to say, it is business that concerns only those initiated to it."
>>341393
"Chin up cadet! The old Royal Guard of Rockeye would have gone to war to have you. Make me proud out there. And lets show those mage academy eggheads we, too, can command the arcane.
Dismissed!"
And back in your room you are.
>>341394
She's your aunt's son's wife's mother. Adam's Apple.
>>341398
About an hour.
Finally, the students clear out.
"Wouldn't you like to know.
Suffice to say, it is business that concerns only those initiated to it."
>>341393
"Chin up cadet! The old Royal Guard of Rockeye would have gone to war to have you. Make me proud out there. And lets show those mage academy eggheads we, too, can command the arcane.
Dismissed!"
And back in your room you are.
>>341394
She's your aunt's son's wife's mother. Adam's Apple.
>>341398
About an hour.
Finally, the students clear out.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341411
>>341399
I should start packing up.
Leave this place soon rather than later. Or at least change dorm room.
Star and Nock will hate me anyway once they learn about it.
Start packing my stuff.
Even the hammer. I don't really feel like playing it tonight.
Strange I always imagined this day to be so much different, with a party maybe, and music, and my parents telling me how strong I had become.
Go trough Star's books. She won't mind.
Find something on magic, anything. Find something to read.
Roll #0 6 = 6
I should start packing up.
Leave this place soon rather than later. Or at least change dorm room.
Star and Nock will hate me anyway once they learn about it.
Start packing my stuff.
Even the hammer. I don't really feel like playing it tonight.
Strange I always imagined this day to be so much different, with a party maybe, and music, and my parents telling me how strong I had become.
Go trough Star's books. She won't mind.
Find something on magic, anything. Find something to read.
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>341403
"Sounds the same at this end. Now I really am sorry for messing up your mane or whatever. And I really do need to run."
He starts walking off again.
>>341405
>implying I read it
"Ah thought ah mentioned it.
Guess not.
Well whatever, good to see family! So y'all wanna help around the kitchen, huh?"
>>341409
>>341410
"Hm? How can I help?"
>>341411
[Awakening Magic - a natural stage of life for all mages. - By: Opened Eyes]
"Sounds the same at this end. Now I really am sorry for messing up your mane or whatever. And I really do need to run."
He starts walking off again.
>>341405
>implying I read it
"Ah thought ah mentioned it.
Guess not.
Well whatever, good to see family! So y'all wanna help around the kitchen, huh?"
>>341409
>>341410
"Hm? How can I help?"
>>341411
[Awakening Magic - a natural stage of life for all mages. - By: Opened Eyes]
>>341413
"If I'm overstepping my bounds, feel free to dismiss me, sir, but I wanted to ask a few questions, sir."
Pause.
"Besides the fact that dousing magic is my talent and favorite subject already… I wanted to ask if you remembered my father, sir. The Battlemaster said you might."
"If I'm overstepping my bounds, feel free to dismiss me, sir, but I wanted to ask a few questions, sir."
Pause.
"Besides the fact that dousing magic is my talent and favorite subject already… I wanted to ask if you remembered my father, sir. The Battlemaster said you might."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341420
>>341413
A kids' book I bet.
Does it tell how to remove the magic? How to deny it entirely?
Roll #0 7 = 7
A kids' book I bet.
Does it tell how to remove the magic? How to deny it entirely?
Roll #0 7 = 7
>>341426
"My father is called Spell Seeker. It's his paladin name – a name each member of our dynasty chooses upon officially becoming a paladin. To be honest, I don't know his birth name, and he would have only used 'Spell Seeker' from year two, on. That's part of why I came. I don't really know anything about him from before he became an Inquisitor, so I was wondering if you did… sir."
"My father is called Spell Seeker. It's his paladin name – a name each member of our dynasty chooses upon officially becoming a paladin. To be honest, I don't know his birth name, and he would have only used 'Spell Seeker' from year two, on. That's part of why I came. I don't really know anything about him from before he became an Inquisitor, so I was wondering if you did… sir."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341432
>>341426
This book is not helping. I need something stronger. more powerful.
I need to kill the magic in me.
I have no horn, but a way there must be.
To the library!
Roll #0 7 = 7
This book is not helping. I need something stronger. more powerful.
I need to kill the magic in me.
I have no horn, but a way there must be.
To the library!
Roll #0 7 = 7
>>341429
"I remember Spell Seeker. Sharp one, if a little hasty. I warned him not to get too into that whole Inquisitor business but he wanted to be 'proactive' in his work, as I recall."
>>341431
"He did seem rather confident behind all that snootiness."
>>341432
The librarian greets you
"Looking for something specific?"
"I remember Spell Seeker. Sharp one, if a little hasty. I warned him not to get too into that whole Inquisitor business but he wanted to be 'proactive' in his work, as I recall."
>>341431
"He did seem rather confident behind all that snootiness."
>>341432
The librarian greets you
"Looking for something specific?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341452
>>341444
Go there, look for books on particularly dangerous mages and how to counter their magic.
On prisons for mages, manacles, bindings. Whatever is needed to stop this.
Roll #0 10 = 10
Go there, look for books on particularly dangerous mages and how to counter their magic.
On prisons for mages, manacles, bindings. Whatever is needed to stop this.
Roll #0 10 = 10
>>341463
>>341466
She looks surprised and blushes quite a bit.
"…um… lets go somewhere a little more private ok?"
>>341461
It's a long series.
"And most of them are overzealous to the point of being dangerous. Nor do I care much for their ruthless methods. I mean spellbreaking is one thing, but going as far as to-"
>>341464
[-cause direct damage to the areas of the brain connected to emotion, in order to hamper and shatter the caster's ability to amplify their control over the flow of magic, is a proven method of weakening or disabling spellcasters. Though some do not like the side effects, including loss of higher thought and several brain functions. Then, many also decry de-horning as akin to gelding, a brutal and unacceptable act. So what do they know?-]
>>341466
She looks surprised and blushes quite a bit.
"…um… lets go somewhere a little more private ok?"
>>341461
It's a long series.
"And most of them are overzealous to the point of being dangerous. Nor do I care much for their ruthless methods. I mean spellbreaking is one thing, but going as far as to-"
>>341464
[-cause direct damage to the areas of the brain connected to emotion, in order to hamper and shatter the caster's ability to amplify their control over the flow of magic, is a proven method of weakening or disabling spellcasters. Though some do not like the side effects, including loss of higher thought and several brain functions. Then, many also decry de-horning as akin to gelding, a brutal and unacceptable act. So what do they know?-]
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341475
>>341472
Okay… Maybe that's going to be my last resort… Second last.
Non-damaging methods to remove magic?
Roll #0 6 = 6
Okay… Maybe that's going to be my last resort… Second last.
Non-damaging methods to remove magic?
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>341474
The joke is he said most of the same this Vera read in the book.
Or "-cause direct damage to the areas of the brain connected to emotion, in order to hamper and shatter the caster's ability to amplify their control over the flow of magic."
>>341475
[-Incarceration in sufficient containment facilities is an option when dealing with mages who somehow resist more direct processes. Some success has also been found in bound spellbreaker or brand enchantments placed on manacles or headgear. Though few favor them, due to them being prone to failure with repeated use, and it is usually easier to disable and kill the target anyway.-]
>>341479
"W-we could try my room?
Or y-yours?
O-or a roof? Some bushes behind the training grounds? Up in the rafters of the grand hall maybe?"
The joke is he said most of the same this Vera read in the book.
Or "-cause direct damage to the areas of the brain connected to emotion, in order to hamper and shatter the caster's ability to amplify their control over the flow of magic."
>>341475
[-Incarceration in sufficient containment facilities is an option when dealing with mages who somehow resist more direct processes. Some success has also been found in bound spellbreaker or brand enchantments placed on manacles or headgear. Though few favor them, due to them being prone to failure with repeated use, and it is usually easier to disable and kill the target anyway.-]
>>341479
"W-we could try my room?
Or y-yours?
O-or a roof? Some bushes behind the training grounds? Up in the rafters of the grand hall maybe?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341487
>>341481
This! I found it! More about this 'Brand' and 'Spellbreaker' magic! How to bind them to items, how to cast it!
Roll #0 4 = 4
This! I found it! More about this 'Brand' and 'Spellbreaker' magic! How to bind them to items, how to cast it!
Roll #0 4 = 4
>>341483
"…I can arrange her to be elsewhere…"
>>341487
[-Another reason for their rarity is the massive cost of binding antimagical enchantments, since the deed itself requires incredible precision and knowledge, and most enchanters refuse to work with antimagic. Brand is also a complex thing in itself, usually only taught to highly dedicated mage hunters, like Inquisitors. Spellbreakers however are rather commonly taught among paladin orders.-]
>>341488
"That depends on who you ask. Few ponies want to live their lives with no emotions and barely able to walk, let alone speak, write or read."
"…I can arrange her to be elsewhere…"
>>341487
[-Another reason for their rarity is the massive cost of binding antimagical enchantments, since the deed itself requires incredible precision and knowledge, and most enchanters refuse to work with antimagic. Brand is also a complex thing in itself, usually only taught to highly dedicated mage hunters, like Inquisitors. Spellbreakers however are rather commonly taught among paladin orders.-]
>>341488
"That depends on who you ask. Few ponies want to live their lives with no emotions and barely able to walk, let alone speak, write or read."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341502
>>341492
I know. I will just wait for Nock to become an inquisitor! Then she'll do it for me and-
I'm rambling.
Fall on bed.
Roll not to break into sobs.
Roll #0 4 = 4
I know. I will just wait for Nock to become an inquisitor! Then she'll do it for me and-
I'm rambling.
Fall on bed.
Roll not to break into sobs.
Roll #0 4 = 4
>>341499
"Ok um… I'll go clear the way.
…be under my window in… two minutes."
She dashes off
>>341500
"Almost certainly. They have ways of picking out those aspects they like in ponies, and cultivating them into one beautiful flower of wanton cruelty."
>>341502
You break.
Small pause as I get my laundry
BRB 10
"Ok um… I'll go clear the way.
…be under my window in… two minutes."
She dashes off
>>341500
"Almost certainly. They have ways of picking out those aspects they like in ponies, and cultivating them into one beautiful flower of wanton cruelty."
>>341502
You break.
Small pause as I get my laundry
BRB 10
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341540
>>341534
"I should have been a singer…"
Give one last look at my stuff and see to it everything is ready.
Roll #0 7 = 7
"I should have been a singer…"
Give one last look at my stuff and see to it everything is ready.
Roll #0 7 = 7
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341559
>>341555
"No great story. He tells me that I might as well not have a family anymore since I'm a paladin, tells me I must train my magic if I do have it and slaps a catalyst in my hoof telling me to give it a try.
I close my eyes and next thing I know he was surrounded by a bubble, I had been spellbroken and was lying flat on the ground and all around there were all the signs of the fury of tartarus breaking lose.
From what he told me, it was quite a show. Swords of energy, fire, lightning and ice flying around out of control."
"No great story. He tells me that I might as well not have a family anymore since I'm a paladin, tells me I must train my magic if I do have it and slaps a catalyst in my hoof telling me to give it a try.
I close my eyes and next thing I know he was surrounded by a bubble, I had been spellbroken and was lying flat on the ground and all around there were all the signs of the fury of tartarus breaking lose.
From what he told me, it was quite a show. Swords of energy, fire, lightning and ice flying around out of control."
>>341560
She giggles
"Oh you big chivalrous dolt~
I doubt I'd be asking for it myself if I was being somehow forced into it.
…unless you wan to pretend you're forcing me~"
She takes a step closer
>>341559
He listens very intently
"Incredible…
Though, I don't really agree with his wording.. what you say sounds… well, incredible.
I can barely manage one sword… but a storm?"
She giggles
"Oh you big chivalrous dolt~
I doubt I'd be asking for it myself if I was being somehow forced into it.
…unless you wan to pretend you're forcing me~"
She takes a step closer
>>341559
He listens very intently
"Incredible…
Though, I don't really agree with his wording.. what you say sounds… well, incredible.
I can barely manage one sword… but a storm?"
NEXT TIME ON NORTHLANDS
MORE PORN
BUT THIS TIME, SHALL BE DIFFERENT!
IT'S NOT DIFFERENT AT ALL!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TMOMTtAMBI
MORE PORN
BUT THIS TIME, SHALL BE DIFFERENT!
IT'S NOT DIFFERENT AT ALL!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TMOMTtAMBI
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341611
>>341610
"I'm all alone now, Star. My parents will disown me. Nock will hate me for the danger I am. And you should go away too.
You didn't see what I did when this first happened. It was so wrong. I destroyed a room! The magic teacher had to stop me himself!"
Your daily roll not to lose it.
Roll #0 9 = 9
"I'm all alone now, Star. My parents will disown me. Nock will hate me for the danger I am. And you should go away too.
You didn't see what I did when this first happened. It was so wrong. I destroyed a room! The magic teacher had to stop me himself!"
Your daily roll not to lose it.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341619
>>341618
"You haven't seen what I did in there. What could have happened if you or Nock had been in that room. Please."
Roll to keep it together and don't give up that I need them.
Roll #0 8 = 8
"You haven't seen what I did in there. What could have happened if you or Nock had been in that room. Please."
Roll to keep it together and don't give up that I need them.
Roll #0 8 = 8
Papaver Field [Mage] No.341624
>>341623
"You… Remember that second year we met? Leaf Blade?
He realized it.
And now my parents will cast me away forever. I might be very well dead to them."
Roll #0 6 = 6
"You… Remember that second year we met? Leaf Blade?
He realized it.
And now my parents will cast me away forever. I might be very well dead to them."
Roll #0 6 = 6
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.341634
>>341632
I keep breathing heavily
"S-so… sorry… I should h-have been t-there for y-you…"
After a moment, I pull back and wipe my eyes
"T-that was s-selfish of m-me… You're t-the one having to f-face this and I… I'm c-crying like a little f-foal… S-sorry… I k-know you don't n-need this right n-now…"
I keep breathing heavily
"S-so… sorry… I should h-have been t-there for y-you…"
After a moment, I pull back and wipe my eyes
"T-that was s-selfish of m-me… You're t-the one having to f-face this and I… I'm c-crying like a little f-foal… S-sorry… I k-know you don't n-need this right n-now…"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.341844
>>341843
"Really?"
I'll think for a second.
"And you thought that this would somehow drastically alter our opinion of you?"
I'll frown at Vera for a minute.
"You really underestimate your friends, you know. And if running away was your plan, then I'm incredibly disappointed. Not just because you promised to spar with me tomorrow, but also because that goes against everything I know about you so far."
"Really?"
I'll think for a second.
"And you thought that this would somehow drastically alter our opinion of you?"
I'll frown at Vera for a minute.
"You really underestimate your friends, you know. And if running away was your plan, then I'm incredibly disappointed. Not just because you promised to spar with me tomorrow, but also because that goes against everything I know about you so far."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.341846
>>341845
I'll sigh again.
"Look, Vera… I know you said that magic was something your family looked down on. I know you don't much like it either. But how does it change you, really? You're still the same mare from Eaglecrest, daughter of a proud line of warriors, and you've got a mare who likes you."
I'll gesture at Nock.
"Not to mention you've got Star and myself as friends. Heck, I think Sidus is even starting to warm up to you a little."
I'll sigh again.
"Look, Vera… I know you said that magic was something your family looked down on. I know you don't much like it either. But how does it change you, really? You're still the same mare from Eaglecrest, daughter of a proud line of warriors, and you've got a mare who likes you."
I'll gesture at Nock.
"Not to mention you've got Star and myself as friends. Heck, I think Sidus is even starting to warm up to you a little."
>>342061
I suddenly pull her close, tight, up against my body.
"Don't renounce it. Don't do anything about it. It doesn't have to be a thing if we don't make it one."
Shaking, I pull her in as close as I can, into a deep, full body embrace on the bed, gripping her with both pairs of legs. '1d10+2'
"The Inquisitors would want you to burn it out and become somepony else. Those mages would want you to grow you power and become somepony else. Why can't you stay the same? The pony I like. Can't you please be Vera?"
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
I suddenly pull her close, tight, up against my body.
"Don't renounce it. Don't do anything about it. It doesn't have to be a thing if we don't make it one."
Shaking, I pull her in as close as I can, into a deep, full body embrace on the bed, gripping her with both pairs of legs. '1d10+2'
"The Inquisitors would want you to burn it out and become somepony else. Those mages would want you to grow you power and become somepony else. Why can't you stay the same? The pony I like. Can't you please be Vera?"
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
Papaver Field [Mage] No.342113
>>342086
Widen my eyes in shock and slowly melt into her embrace, suddenly letting go of all the tension in my body.
Then, grasp her tight and throw my head around her neck.
"It's been so terrible… They had me… Hold this wand and then I went to see the instructor and then…
I almost blew up his room, Nock! I'm a monster!"
Roll not to cry too much.
Roll #1 4 = 4
Widen my eyes in shock and slowly melt into her embrace, suddenly letting go of all the tension in my body.
Then, grasp her tight and throw my head around her neck.
"It's been so terrible… They had me… Hold this wand and then I went to see the instructor and then…
I almost blew up his room, Nock! I'm a monster!"
Roll not to cry too much.
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>342113
I keep hugging. "You don't have to hold a wand, though. It's the monster, not you. You never hurt anypony who didn't deserve it before the wand was in your hoof. Don't let them take you from me, Vera. Don't let them put a wand in your hoof, and don't run away or burn away who you are, either. Glossy Wards told me how Inquisitors burn away magic. I don't want you to be a zombie. You were perfect this morning. Why does this knowledge have to change things?"
I keep hugging. "You don't have to hold a wand, though. It's the monster, not you. You never hurt anypony who didn't deserve it before the wand was in your hoof. Don't let them take you from me, Vera. Don't let them put a wand in your hoof, and don't run away or burn away who you are, either. Glossy Wards told me how Inquisitors burn away magic. I don't want you to be a zombie. You were perfect this morning. Why does this knowledge have to change things?"
>>342177
Stroke through her mane and down her back, savoring her warmth. "That's not how it works here–"
I break to choke back a couple more sobs.
"I told you that it's not Eaglecrest. We don't give up because our mate looks weak. I was supposed to teach you about caring no matter what, and I messed up… and I'm still messing up, and I just want to forget it all after this long day and be with you. It's all too complicated with these rules. Will you be with me tonight? No more talking about what will happen and focus on nothing but our heartbeats?"
Stroke through her mane and down her back, savoring her warmth. "That's not how it works here–"
I break to choke back a couple more sobs.
"I told you that it's not Eaglecrest. We don't give up because our mate looks weak. I was supposed to teach you about caring no matter what, and I messed up… and I'm still messing up, and I just want to forget it all after this long day and be with you. It's all too complicated with these rules. Will you be with me tonight? No more talking about what will happen and focus on nothing but our heartbeats?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.342213
>>342203
"Thank you…"
I should probably stop moving this close to her face.
But it keeps feeling just so right.
Steal a quick, small kiss from her, and then suddenly pull back, looking at her with eyes wide in fear.
After all the book said to follow your heart.
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
"Thank you…"
I should probably stop moving this close to her face.
But it keeps feeling just so right.
Steal a quick, small kiss from her, and then suddenly pull back, looking at her with eyes wide in fear.
After all the book said to follow your heart.
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
>>342213
Well… I'm beaten up, tired, confused, and just holding to my last anchor.
Can I take more confusion added to the mix?
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
Well… I'm beaten up, tired, confused, and just holding to my last anchor.
Can I take more confusion added to the mix?
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342421
>>342415
I'll grin back.
"Sparring was all I intended. I'm not one to move on a mare who's spoken for. Besides," I'll say with a little blush, "I'm already spoken for as well."
"So, we'll spar until one of us falls down, or calls a stop, then. Whenever you're ready, we'll start."
And I'll put my shield up.
I'll grin back.
"Sparring was all I intended. I'm not one to move on a mare who's spoken for. Besides," I'll say with a little blush, "I'm already spoken for as well."
"So, we'll spar until one of us falls down, or calls a stop, then. Whenever you're ready, we'll start."
And I'll put my shield up.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.342426
>>342425
The attack crushes agains Jonagold's shield, who tries to go for a riposte but is caught off guard by the butt of the sword, that strikes him on the side of the chest.
How many hits do you have total by the way?
"Bad form!"
And again, I strike.
Roll #1 7 = 7
The attack crushes agains Jonagold's shield, who tries to go for a riposte but is caught off guard by the butt of the sword, that strikes him on the side of the chest.
How many hits do you have total by the way?
"Bad form!"
And again, I strike.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342430
>>342426
After that, 8/9. You've got a ways to go.
I'll move out of the way, and attempt to give as good as I get.
"So, you talked with Nock last night, I take it?"
Roll #1 3 = 3
After that, 8/9. You've got a ways to go.
I'll move out of the way, and attempt to give as good as I get.
"So, you talked with Nock last night, I take it?"
Roll #1 3 = 3
Papaver Field [Mage] No.342434
>>342430
Following the hilt strike, Papaver lets the sword run flat through Jon's side, hitting him again.
"Yeah, we did."
And I really hope he doesn't ask about it. Attack again.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Following the hilt strike, Papaver lets the sword run flat through Jon's side, hitting him again.
"Yeah, we did."
And I really hope he doesn't ask about it. Attack again.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342436
>>342434
That threw her off.
"Well, now I said we weren't done talking last night, so now we're gonna keep going. What do you plan on doing?"
Roll #1 5 = 5
That threw her off.
"Well, now I said we weren't done talking last night, so now we're gonna keep going. What do you plan on doing?"
Roll #1 5 = 5
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342437
>>342436
Letting the wild swing glance harmlessly off my shield, I'll knock her sides with the flat of my sword.
And then press the attack once again.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Letting the wild swing glance harmlessly off my shield, I'll knock her sides with the flat of my sword.
And then press the attack once again.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342442
>>342439
She's really distracted. I'd never have hit her otherwise.
"And your magic? What do you plan on doing about that?"
Roll #1 6 = 6
She's really distracted. I'd never have hit her otherwise.
"And your magic? What do you plan on doing about that?"
Roll #1 6 = 6
Papaver Field [Mage] No.342448
>>342444
Maybe due to focus, maybe due to Jon's overconfidence, Papaver manages to counter the following attack, stinging Jon on the side.
And once more, without a second thought, I rush to attack.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Maybe due to focus, maybe due to Jon's overconfidence, Papaver manages to counter the following attack, stinging Jon on the side.
And once more, without a second thought, I rush to attack.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342450
>>342448
"Nothing? So you're just going to ignore the issue, and hope it goes away?"
She's getting back into focus.
Sidestep, and strike back.
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Nothing? So you're just going to ignore the issue, and hope it goes away?"
She's getting back into focus.
Sidestep, and strike back.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Papaver Field [Mage] No.342455
>>342450
And to the ground I fall.
Trying to get back up roll.
"It won't go away! This damn curse just won't! But be I sent to the deepest reach of Tartarus if I ever use it on my own volition!"
Roll #1 5 = 5
And to the ground I fall.
Trying to get back up roll.
"It won't go away! This damn curse just won't! But be I sent to the deepest reach of Tartarus if I ever use it on my own volition!"
Roll #1 5 = 5
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342457
>>342450
With a heavy smack, the sword lands against Papaver's flank as she rushes past.
"Well?"
I'll set my defense.
Roll #1 9 = 9
With a heavy smack, the sword lands against Papaver's flank as she rushes past.
"Well?"
I'll set my defense.
Roll #1 9 = 9
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342461
>>342455
And then sigh. Offering Vera a hoof, I'll help her get up.
"And that's why you lost. You were fighting yourself and me at the same time."
Roll #1 5 = 5
And then sigh. Offering Vera a hoof, I'll help her get up.
"And that's why you lost. You were fighting yourself and me at the same time."
Roll #1 5 = 5
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342474
>>342472
"Hrumph."
Turning to Star, I'll speak.
"Heal her up, please. We're not done 'talking'."
Setting myself back up a few feet away, I'll speak again.
"I don't know much about magic, Papaver, but if it works with intent, your dislike of it might make it dangerous."
"Hrumph."
Turning to Star, I'll speak.
"Heal her up, please. We're not done 'talking'."
Setting myself back up a few feet away, I'll speak again.
"I don't know much about magic, Papaver, but if it works with intent, your dislike of it might make it dangerous."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342490
>>342479
I'll roll my eyes.
"So, what, you're scared of it? It's just magic! A tool you can use, if you know how to use it properly."
I'll paw at the dirt for a second.
"Look, I know your family doesn't really like the idea of magic. You've been raised that way, and only that way. But, just hear me out, what if they were wrong?"
I'll roll my eyes.
"So, what, you're scared of it? It's just magic! A tool you can use, if you know how to use it properly."
I'll paw at the dirt for a second.
"Look, I know your family doesn't really like the idea of magic. You've been raised that way, and only that way. But, just hear me out, what if they were wrong?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342508
>>342504
"I'm not asking for promises, I'm just asking you not to be so scared of it you shut it out rather than deal with it."
I'll give a small smile.
"We could probably fit another small spar between now and breakfast, though, if you're up to it. No questions from me this time, honest."
"I'm not asking for promises, I'm just asking you not to be so scared of it you shut it out rather than deal with it."
I'll give a small smile.
"We could probably fit another small spar between now and breakfast, though, if you're up to it. No questions from me this time, honest."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342515
>>342511
"There are a few practice hammers in the armory, if it's open."
Picking myself up, and putting my sword away, I'll head back over to her.
"But if you're done, you're done, I suppose."
Picking up her sword, I'll hold it out to her, hilt first.
"And you can always share your worries with us, Vera. We're your friends, in case you forgot, and friends help each other when they're worried, or in trouble. You just happen to be in both, and that makes us worried."
"There are a few practice hammers in the armory, if it's open."
Picking myself up, and putting my sword away, I'll head back over to her.
"But if you're done, you're done, I suppose."
Picking up her sword, I'll hold it out to her, hilt first.
"And you can always share your worries with us, Vera. We're your friends, in case you forgot, and friends help each other when they're worried, or in trouble. You just happen to be in both, and that makes us worried."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342524
>>342520
I'll chuckle a bit.
"Well, I kinda noticed that."
I'll serious up , though.
"But what, exactly, are you scared of? You already said your family isn't an issue anymore. Nock would love you even if you turned into a full-blown, hat-wearing bearded wizard, so that can't be the problem."
I'll chuckle a bit.
"Well, I kinda noticed that."
I'll serious up , though.
"But what, exactly, are you scared of? You already said your family isn't an issue anymore. Nock would love you even if you turned into a full-blown, hat-wearing bearded wizard, so that can't be the problem."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342576
>>342568
"Then don't learn those powers! Focus it into something else instead! It's your magic, Vera. You tell it what to do, not the other way around."
I'll give her a small smile.
"What if you learn a spell that makes you sing louder, or carries your music on the wind so everyone can hear it?"
"Then don't learn those powers! Focus it into something else instead! It's your magic, Vera. You tell it what to do, not the other way around."
I'll give her a small smile.
"What if you learn a spell that makes you sing louder, or carries your music on the wind so everyone can hear it?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342586
>>342581
"Well, of course I don't get it, you never told me."
I'll give Vera a soft headbutt.
"So you can make swords. That's neat. That's a skill any paladin would probably trip over themselves to learn. Are you sure you didn't just panic when you first tried it? Like with what happened to Star when she tried to float me off the roof. Maybe you tried to do too much, too quickly?"
"Well, of course I don't get it, you never told me."
I'll give Vera a soft headbutt.
"So you can make swords. That's neat. That's a skill any paladin would probably trip over themselves to learn. Are you sure you didn't just panic when you first tried it? Like with what happened to Star when she tried to float me off the roof. Maybe you tried to do too much, too quickly?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.342594
>>342589
I'll take my other hoof and bring her head back up, making sure she meets my eyes.
"I know so."
Giving her a smile, I'll boop her nose and get back over to Star.
"Remember, Vera. You're a strong pony. Stronger than me, and more than strong enough to get that magic under your hoof. And if you ever need someone to talk to, or help you deal with a problem, you've got me and Star to rely on."
I'll take my other hoof and bring her head back up, making sure she meets my eyes.
"I know so."
Giving her a smile, I'll boop her nose and get back over to Star.
"Remember, Vera. You're a strong pony. Stronger than me, and more than strong enough to get that magic under your hoof. And if you ever need someone to talk to, or help you deal with a problem, you've got me and Star to rely on."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.343363
>>343361
We had a magic theory class just the other day.
Catalysts are born from items you have a strong connection to.
A string from my guitar and the head of the arrow Nock used to stop me from running.
The two things that tell me how dangerous magic is.
No better catalyst I can think of.
We had a magic theory class just the other day.
Catalysts are born from items you have a strong connection to.
A string from my guitar and the head of the arrow Nock used to stop me from running.
The two things that tell me how dangerous magic is.
No better catalyst I can think of.
>>343362
She smiles and shrugs, then puts her nose against yours with a giggle
>>343363
Adorable.
I'm sure every single Catalyst Carver in the land will hate you for making them carve runes into string.
Layline finally enters, with some notes in tow.
"Terribly sorry for my lack of punctuality, I had to clear up a few things.
Right. First things first. How many here already are spellcasters of some level?"
She smiles and shrugs, then puts her nose against yours with a giggle
>>343363
Adorable.
I'm sure every single Catalyst Carver in the land will hate you for making them carve runes into string.
Layline finally enters, with some notes in tow.
"Terribly sorry for my lack of punctuality, I had to clear up a few things.
Right. First things first. How many here already are spellcasters of some level?"
>>343382
He turns to the class
"Cadet Field here just got her cutie mark yesterday, when she destroyed a good part of my office in a storm of magic."
There is a slight snicker
"No laughing. She is a textbook example of untapped potential, and will serve as a fine demonstration tool for this lesson."
He turns to the class
"Cadet Field here just got her cutie mark yesterday, when she destroyed a good part of my office in a storm of magic."
There is a slight snicker
"No laughing. She is a textbook example of untapped potential, and will serve as a fine demonstration tool for this lesson."
>>343394
"A natural catalyst does have its advantages."
He smacks your horn
"And disadvantages."
>>343392
"Very good, Field. I'm impressed.
So, for homework today, all of you will pick out suitable objects to be made into catalysts.
But since Field here demonstrated such initiative, she can make one for herself now."
"A natural catalyst does have its advantages."
He smacks your horn
"And disadvantages."
>>343392
"Very good, Field. I'm impressed.
So, for homework today, all of you will pick out suitable objects to be made into catalysts.
But since Field here demonstrated such initiative, she can make one for herself now."
>>343404
"…well Field, this stick here is a core for one. It adds a little extra surface if you feel the need. Though if you can fit the runes on the arrowhead, that will do well. Many catalysts are pendants for example.
Make a note of that, class. Common catalyst shapes will be a question in the exam."
"…well Field, this stick here is a core for one. It adds a little extra surface if you feel the need. Though if you can fit the runes on the arrowhead, that will do well. Many catalysts are pendants for example.
Make a note of that, class. Common catalyst shapes will be a question in the exam."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.343408
>>343407
Sigh and take the tool.
"I'm no carver, sir. But I will try."
So. Pattern on a side, tool in my hoof, arrowhead held in place in front of me. Carve that shit up.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Sigh and take the tool.
"I'm no carver, sir. But I will try."
So. Pattern on a side, tool in my hoof, arrowhead held in place in front of me. Carve that shit up.
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>343410
Layline lifts up the core, jams the shards into it to form a neat pattern around the top, and uses the tool to inscribe the runic pattern across them, finishing off by winding the string between the shards as a little decorative bit
"There we go. Unless you really would have preferred a pendant?"
Layline lifts up the core, jams the shards into it to form a neat pattern around the top, and uses the tool to inscribe the runic pattern across them, finishing off by winding the string between the shards as a little decorative bit
"There we go. Unless you really would have preferred a pendant?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.343416
>>343415
Grasp the wand and wince.
What's the shape of this thing exactly? Just a wand?
Think of swords, just like the other time.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
Grasp the wand and wince.
What's the shape of this thing exactly? Just a wand?
Think of swords, just like the other time.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>>343416
It's more or less what you'd like it to be like.
Hello again, river of magic.
Your tides no longer feel so foreign.
Indeed it is a familiar current you feel around you. A soft and obedient one. As if it was there to aid you. To serve you. To be your ally. And your friend.
As you open your eyes, a magical sword hangs in the air.
It's more or less what you'd like it to be like.
Hello again, river of magic.
Your tides no longer feel so foreign.
Indeed it is a familiar current you feel around you. A soft and obedient one. As if it was there to aid you. To serve you. To be your ally. And your friend.
As you open your eyes, a magical sword hangs in the air.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.343428
>>343427
Do swing it.
And try to call an element to it.
Recall that burning sensation. Fire element.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Do swing it.
And try to call an element to it.
Recall that burning sensation. Fire element.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>343447
"Cadet Apple. Sure, I can fit you in one of the defense courses."
>>343449
"Well, except make a new one."
NEXT TIME ON DM NEEDS MORE SLEEP
TIMESKIP
STEALTH
RELATIONSHIPS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NdVPTQkRaY
"Cadet Apple. Sure, I can fit you in one of the defense courses."
>>343449
"Well, except make a new one."
NEXT TIME ON DM NEEDS MORE SLEEP
TIMESKIP
STEALTH
RELATIONSHIPS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NdVPTQkRaY
Papaver Field [Mage] No.343462
>>343461
"Or maybe I should just forget about it entirely…"
Stand up.
Try to conjure a sword.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
"Or maybe I should just forget about it entirely…"
Stand up.
Try to conjure a sword.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
Papaver Field [Mage] No.343469
>>343468
"Maybe I am. But it's my destiny or all I care for. And I can't fight when I have nothing I care for left."
Throw the sword at the ponnequin
Roll #1 3 = 3
"Maybe I am. But it's my destiny or all I care for. And I can't fight when I have nothing I care for left."
Throw the sword at the ponnequin
Roll #1 3 = 3
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.343510
>>343505
I keep my eyes shut
"Then y-you shouldn't fight it… you… you w-were the f-first pony to reach out t-to me… e-even becoming a friend… m-my first friend…"
I take a deep breath
"I'll n-never forget that feeling… a-and I have you to t-thank for it… so n-now I want to repay you… s-show you that m-magic isn't bad… and… t-that you c-can use it yourself…"
I finally breathe out again
"… b-but I don't know how…"
I keep my eyes shut
"Then y-you shouldn't fight it… you… you w-were the f-first pony to reach out t-to me… e-even becoming a friend… m-my first friend…"
I take a deep breath
"I'll n-never forget that feeling… a-and I have you to t-thank for it… so n-now I want to repay you… s-show you that m-magic isn't bad… and… t-that you c-can use it yourself…"
I finally breathe out again
"… b-but I don't know how…"
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.343515
>>343512
I shake my head slowly
"Vera I… I d-don't know what h-happened in there exactly but… I t-think that you have the s-strength to control it… y-you'll just need to practice… and some h-help in doing so…"
I open my eyes again and look at her
"When unicorns are s-small… like… babies… w-we have trouble c-controlling our magic as well… It's like… an untrained p-pet…"
I light up my horn slightly
"But that's w-why we have t-training programs… to make s-sure we c-can control our m-magic potential and use it on our own a-accord…"
I shake my head slowly
"Vera I… I d-don't know what h-happened in there exactly but… I t-think that you have the s-strength to control it… y-you'll just need to practice… and some h-help in doing so…"
I open my eyes again and look at her
"When unicorns are s-small… like… babies… w-we have trouble c-controlling our magic as well… It's like… an untrained p-pet…"
I light up my horn slightly
"But that's w-why we have t-training programs… to make s-sure we c-can control our m-magic potential and use it on our own a-accord…"
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.343517
>>343516
I shake my head softly
"Conjuration m-magic doesn't just h-have to be used for…"
I swallow difficultly, shutting my eyes again
"… killing…"
I pause for a moment, drawing another deep breath
"T-There's other s-stuff you c-can do with it as well… T-the wielder of m-magic decides what to do… not the o-other way around…"
I shake my head softly
"Conjuration m-magic doesn't just h-have to be used for…"
I swallow difficultly, shutting my eyes again
"… killing…"
I pause for a moment, drawing another deep breath
"T-There's other s-stuff you c-can do with it as well… T-the wielder of m-magic decides what to do… not the o-other way around…"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.344161
>>344134
Dear Mother, dear Father,
I earnt my cutiemark this week. As you had hoped, I am a mare now. But the nature of my talent prevents me from being the honorable warrior you hoped me to be.
For my talent, is magic. Magic so terrible that if left without control, could detroy whole rooms in an instant. Sadly, I've been witness to that much.
I have found a strong girl who accepts me anyway, she is teaching me about equestrian culture, about their way of… Living.
One of the istructors told me I should not worry about my cutiemark, for I have no family since the moment I stepped inside this academy.
I hope he is wrong, but am ready to accept whatever decision you should take, even if it leads to my exile from the family line.
I will forever try to bring honor to my name.
Best regards, your ex-daughter.
I started training the ways of magic, because the sword felt just right.
But never in front of Nock, never while unsupervised by Leaf Blade.
And kept it hidden, avoiding to talk about it for the rest of the time.
Dear Mother, dear Father,
I earnt my cutiemark this week. As you had hoped, I am a mare now. But the nature of my talent prevents me from being the honorable warrior you hoped me to be.
For my talent, is magic. Magic so terrible that if left without control, could detroy whole rooms in an instant. Sadly, I've been witness to that much.
I have found a strong girl who accepts me anyway, she is teaching me about equestrian culture, about their way of… Living.
One of the istructors told me I should not worry about my cutiemark, for I have no family since the moment I stepped inside this academy.
I hope he is wrong, but am ready to accept whatever decision you should take, even if it leads to my exile from the family line.
I will forever try to bring honor to my name.
Best regards, your ex-daughter.
I started training the ways of magic, because the sword felt just right.
But never in front of Nock, never while unsupervised by Leaf Blade.
And kept it hidden, avoiding to talk about it for the rest of the time.
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344177
>>344134
Took a few extra defense classes in my free time, though made sure at least one day a week I got some baking practice in the kitchens.
Wrote a letter or two to home, asked how things went, things going well, etc.
One of those letters said I met a mare I like. Asking pa for some dating advice.
Still waiting on the medical results from the physical concerning that matter.
Likely made a few more friends, and picked up a few more tricks for fighting.
Starting to plan things for Hearts and Hooves, with the help of Adam's Apple in the kitchen.
Took a few extra defense classes in my free time, though made sure at least one day a week I got some baking practice in the kitchens.
Wrote a letter or two to home, asked how things went, things going well, etc.
One of those letters said I met a mare I like. Asking pa for some dating advice.
Still waiting on the medical results from the physical concerning that matter.
Likely made a few more friends, and picked up a few more tricks for fighting.
Starting to plan things for Hearts and Hooves, with the help of Adam's Apple in the kitchen.
>>344134
Conflicted about their views, but not totally convinced, I remain in the Inquisitorial classes. I begin to harden ever so slightly – becoming more serious, but because of my relationship with Papaver, I can never truly grow to loathe spellcasters. Instead I pour that hate into other things, like heresy. I devote extra time to spend with Papaver. I remain committed to supporting her.
Doubts linger in my mind as I continually return to Glossy Wards to ask for advice in between classes and on off-days. I write back home and patiently wait for response.
Father,
Canterlot has opened my eyes to how the world works. I strive to make the bloodline proud. I've made some very close friends, whose martial valor you would approve of, but I am left at a crossroads. My classes from the Inquisitors teach me that arcane magic slanders the school of divine spellcasting, but I know ponies that use arcane for good purposes. How am I to treat them?
My studies progress well. I am performing well in history and combat theory, and in physical training I am at the top of the class. Magic eludes me: perhaps it's why I look to you and my teaches for answers.
Your loving daughter,
Nock
Conflicted about their views, but not totally convinced, I remain in the Inquisitorial classes. I begin to harden ever so slightly – becoming more serious, but because of my relationship with Papaver, I can never truly grow to loathe spellcasters. Instead I pour that hate into other things, like heresy. I devote extra time to spend with Papaver. I remain committed to supporting her.
Doubts linger in my mind as I continually return to Glossy Wards to ask for advice in between classes and on off-days. I write back home and patiently wait for response.
Father,
Canterlot has opened my eyes to how the world works. I strive to make the bloodline proud. I've made some very close friends, whose martial valor you would approve of, but I am left at a crossroads. My classes from the Inquisitors teach me that arcane magic slanders the school of divine spellcasting, but I know ponies that use arcane for good purposes. How am I to treat them?
My studies progress well. I am performing well in history and combat theory, and in physical training I am at the top of the class. Magic eludes me: perhaps it's why I look to you and my teaches for answers.
Your loving daughter,
Nock
>>344177
There will be a letter waiting for you in your dorm when you want to go do that medical academy sub plot.
It also seems your connections with the chef have earned you some valuable info, as you know about the secret hearts and hooves day.
As Adam's put it - "Now a lot of the caders here are young, an' you know how young 'uns think. That is, they think with the wrong end. Still, no stopping them. Though the school did ban Hearts and Hooves celebrations some years back, students have been doin' it in secret under their noses ever since."
>>344142
[Dear diary.
It has been long since I last wrote, since I've been busy busy busy. <3Sidus<3 is really starting to turn over a new leaf at last. Becoming a true gentlecolt, like I always imagined he'd be. I pushed a little too far earlier… so I've tried to give him some space and respect lately. It is cold alone at night, and it hurts to not be near him… but I know that when he asks for it himself, rather than just agreeing to me asking for it, it will be all the better~
Though I will admit, some nights I just can't take it. So I do sneak out, and climb into his bed, just to sleep next to him, and be gone before he wakes…
-Burning Heart]
>>344154
[A book about stuff - By: Star Hopper
Chapter 1: THE]
>>344161
Dad
Paladin studies have gone well. I've finally cut ties to Balsawood like you asked, and I even helped one girl get her cutie mark.
No, not like THAT.
She seems troubled. Fears her parents will abandon her. But I hope I can help her along. As a friend. Still looking that special someone though, before you ask.
Your son, Leaf Blade
>>344201
Inquisitor Spell Seeker is currently on a mission, and I have been empowered to take care of his mail in the time being.
I'll be sure to tell him you miss him.
-Winterfields, Scribe
Your studies have truly begun now, and you have basic knowledge of the skills you seek to harness.
You have your first year skills (either Blast, WoP or Spellbreaker, plus your Multiclass skill) at MIN8 for now.
Hearts and Hooves day is coming up
But only Jon seems to know how it works around here.
There will be a letter waiting for you in your dorm when you want to go do that medical academy sub plot.
It also seems your connections with the chef have earned you some valuable info, as you know about the secret hearts and hooves day.
As Adam's put it - "Now a lot of the caders here are young, an' you know how young 'uns think. That is, they think with the wrong end. Still, no stopping them. Though the school did ban Hearts and Hooves celebrations some years back, students have been doin' it in secret under their noses ever since."
>>344142
[Dear diary.
It has been long since I last wrote, since I've been busy busy busy. <3Sidus<3 is really starting to turn over a new leaf at last. Becoming a true gentlecolt, like I always imagined he'd be. I pushed a little too far earlier… so I've tried to give him some space and respect lately. It is cold alone at night, and it hurts to not be near him… but I know that when he asks for it himself, rather than just agreeing to me asking for it, it will be all the better~
Though I will admit, some nights I just can't take it. So I do sneak out, and climb into his bed, just to sleep next to him, and be gone before he wakes…
-Burning Heart]
>>344154
[A book about stuff - By: Star Hopper
Chapter 1: THE]
>>344161
Dad
Paladin studies have gone well. I've finally cut ties to Balsawood like you asked, and I even helped one girl get her cutie mark.
No, not like THAT.
She seems troubled. Fears her parents will abandon her. But I hope I can help her along. As a friend. Still looking that special someone though, before you ask.
Your son, Leaf Blade
>>344201
Inquisitor Spell Seeker is currently on a mission, and I have been empowered to take care of his mail in the time being.
I'll be sure to tell him you miss him.
-Winterfields, Scribe
Your studies have truly begun now, and you have basic knowledge of the skills you seek to harness.
You have your first year skills (either Blast, WoP or Spellbreaker, plus your Multiclass skill) at MIN8 for now.
Hearts and Hooves day is coming up
But only Jon seems to know how it works around here.
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344300
>>344286
I'll cough a bit.
"Well, Vera…"
I'll look at Star, for a moment, and then continue.
"Hearts and Hooves is a pony spends time with their special somepony, and often either go on a date, or get a small gift to show their affection."
I'll rub my foreleg.
"Y'see, officially the academy banned it, since there's been a few too many 'problems' in the past, most likely tied into why there's a rule against, uh, relations between students. But here's the thing, the holiday is still celebrated in secret by the students."
I'll cough a bit.
"Well, Vera…"
I'll look at Star, for a moment, and then continue.
"Hearts and Hooves is a pony spends time with their special somepony, and often either go on a date, or get a small gift to show their affection."
I'll rub my foreleg.
"Y'see, officially the academy banned it, since there's been a few too many 'problems' in the past, most likely tied into why there's a rule against, uh, relations between students. But here's the thing, the holiday is still celebrated in secret by the students."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344306
>>344303
"Y-yeah…"
>>344304
Then I'll serious up.
"Now, there's a bit of a loop hole for you and Nock, Vera. Those rules were mostly concerning male and female students. I don't think they cover a pair of female students. If you dodge a rule, you don't technically break it, and she can't get mad at you for that."
I'll smile a little.
"And besides, I think the surprise might cheer the both of you up."
"Y-yeah…"
>>344304
Then I'll serious up.
"Now, there's a bit of a loop hole for you and Nock, Vera. Those rules were mostly concerning male and female students. I don't think they cover a pair of female students. If you dodge a rule, you don't technically break it, and she can't get mad at you for that."
I'll smile a little.
"And besides, I think the surprise might cheer the both of you up."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344418
>>344406
"Uh…"
I'll blush a little.
"I uh, um."
Backing up a step or two, I'll speak again.
"Well, uh, normally it's up to the gift-giver to decide, and, well, I'm sure that Star can think of something. B-besides, it's hardly a surprise if I just ask for something!"
"Uh…"
I'll blush a little.
"I uh, um."
Backing up a step or two, I'll speak again.
"Well, uh, normally it's up to the gift-giver to decide, and, well, I'm sure that Star can think of something. B-besides, it's hardly a surprise if I just ask for something!"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.344553
>>344547
Take the most plain looking ones, those easy to incide and model.
Then, look for one that fits me. Good thing me and Nock have the same shape.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Take the most plain looking ones, those easy to incide and model.
Then, look for one that fits me. Good thing me and Nock have the same shape.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>344551
[-The meal itself is of course where the most effort has to be placed. With the pallet teased, finding a good balance of tastes is key. And the diners need to be full by the end. But not too full. Just enough room for desert~-]
>>344553
They are all a little tight or a little loose.
Looks like you are just in between sizes.
[-The meal itself is of course where the most effort has to be placed. With the pallet teased, finding a good balance of tastes is key. And the diners need to be full by the end. But not too full. Just enough room for desert~-]
>>344553
They are all a little tight or a little loose.
Looks like you are just in between sizes.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.344573
>>344564
Oh c'mon. I can't have a gift that doesn't fit, she'd never use it.
"I'm sorry sir, looks like there's nothing my size here."
Keep looking.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Oh c'mon. I can't have a gift that doesn't fit, she'd never use it.
"I'm sorry sir, looks like there's nothing my size here."
Keep looking.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344574
>>344564
Balance of tastes… Since we're starting with the salad and apples, we'll probably want something a little different, since I plan on the dessert being apple-based as well. Hmm. Maybe Adam's Apple will have a good idea for this. A nice soup, or maybe something a bit more solid?
Might as well see what they say about dessert. I'll probably need all the help I can get.
Balance of tastes… Since we're starting with the salad and apples, we'll probably want something a little different, since I plan on the dessert being apple-based as well. Hmm. Maybe Adam's Apple will have a good idea for this. A nice soup, or maybe something a bit more solid?
Might as well see what they say about dessert. I'll probably need all the help I can get.
>>344575
"Well for one I can't make lethal weapons for first year cadets. Them's the rules. Safety reasons and all. I can make something purely aesthetic though. But I need some payment. If I make stuff for free, I will never find time to do my real work."
>>344573
You know you could just adjust the straps on one right?
>>344574
[-A dessert should never be too heavy, as you should be well and full from the dinner. It should also not be too big. Rather leave a small craving for more, than stuff in too much and get sick of it.-]
"Well for one I can't make lethal weapons for first year cadets. Them's the rules. Safety reasons and all. I can make something purely aesthetic though. But I need some payment. If I make stuff for free, I will never find time to do my real work."
>>344573
You know you could just adjust the straps on one right?
>>344574
[-A dessert should never be too heavy, as you should be well and full from the dinner. It should also not be too big. Rather leave a small craving for more, than stuff in too much and get sick of it.-]
>>344606
"You can do that yourself.
I expect my force to he hot by the time I wake up in the morning, for every day for a month. Got it?
You do know how to heat a forge right?"
>>344609
"Hrm. I'm a smith, not an art teacher.
You can embroider text on with a needle and thread for one."
>>344607
[-And if you did everything right, he or she will be more than ready to leap into bed with you. Go get 'em!-]
"You can do that yourself.
I expect my force to he hot by the time I wake up in the morning, for every day for a month. Got it?
You do know how to heat a forge right?"
>>344609
"Hrm. I'm a smith, not an art teacher.
You can embroider text on with a needle and thread for one."
>>344607
[-And if you did everything right, he or she will be more than ready to leap into bed with you. Go get 'em!-]
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344630
>>344620
I'll stare at that bit for a short minute, and then shake my head.
What's this even doing in the library if they banned Hearts and Hooves anyway?
Putting the book back, I'll make my way to the kitchens, and ask to speak with Adam's Apple, or the chef on duty.
I'll stare at that bit for a short minute, and then shake my head.
What's this even doing in the library if they banned Hearts and Hooves anyway?
Putting the book back, I'll make my way to the kitchens, and ask to speak with Adam's Apple, or the chef on duty.
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344638
>>344633
"That's what I came to talk to you about. Now, You said that Hearts and Hooves is 'outlawed', right? Well, what if, instead of something fancy like a gift, I make the mare I've got my eye on dinner, and the kitchens turn a blind eye to it? I know I'd probably owe you a favor or ten, though."
"That's what I came to talk to you about. Now, You said that Hearts and Hooves is 'outlawed', right? Well, what if, instead of something fancy like a gift, I make the mare I've got my eye on dinner, and the kitchens turn a blind eye to it? I know I'd probably owe you a favor or ten, though."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344704
>>344673
"Well, what do you suggest? I'm planning on making her the Tart Heart for dessert, so I don't want to overdo it on apple dishes…"
I'll scuff my hoof on the floor for a second, and think.
"Maybe… hmm. D'you think she might like… no, that's silly."
I'll think a bit more for a moment.
"Would a casserole be a good idea?"
"Well, what do you suggest? I'm planning on making her the Tart Heart for dessert, so I don't want to overdo it on apple dishes…"
I'll scuff my hoof on the floor for a second, and think.
"Maybe… hmm. D'you think she might like… no, that's silly."
I'll think a bit more for a moment.
"Would a casserole be a good idea?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344733
>>344717
I'll sit down and rub the back of my neck.
"I might do the pie. Something savory, followed by the sweetness of the tart… That might work."
Nodding a bit, I'll continue.
"Yeah. Salad, savory pie, tart. That's dinner."
I'll give AA a smile.
"Thanks for helping me get my head straight. And thanks again for letting me use the kitchen. Though…"
A worried look will cross my face.
"I don't suppose you'd give me a few pointers for the family Tart Heart? If nothing else, that's the one thing I don't want to mess up on tonight."
I'll sit down and rub the back of my neck.
"I might do the pie. Something savory, followed by the sweetness of the tart… That might work."
Nodding a bit, I'll continue.
"Yeah. Salad, savory pie, tart. That's dinner."
I'll give AA a smile.
"Thanks for helping me get my head straight. And thanks again for letting me use the kitchen. Though…"
A worried look will cross my face.
"I don't suppose you'd give me a few pointers for the family Tart Heart? If nothing else, that's the one thing I don't want to mess up on tonight."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344847
>>344846
"She's off with Papaver preparing for a surprise. It is Hearts and Hooves, after all."
I'll shake my head.
"But that's not what I wanted to talk to you about. C'mon, let's go to the training ground. We can talk while we spar, since I don't think I've tested myself against you yet."
"She's off with Papaver preparing for a surprise. It is Hearts and Hooves, after all."
I'll shake my head.
"But that's not what I wanted to talk to you about. C'mon, let's go to the training ground. We can talk while we spar, since I don't think I've tested myself against you yet."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344853
>>344852
"I was planning on talking to you about something else, but Hearts and Hooves is slightly related."
I'll shrug.
"And has been flying under the radar ever since it got banned, but that's not it. What I wanted to talk about with you was Vera, and how you and she are… dealing with her mark."
"I was planning on talking to you about something else, but Hearts and Hooves is slightly related."
I'll shrug.
"And has been flying under the radar ever since it got banned, but that's not it. What I wanted to talk about with you was Vera, and how you and she are… dealing with her mark."
>>344853
"Flying under the radar? Interesting. It just reaffirms my thoughts, then. It's my responsibility to teach her about Equestrian customs. What do you think I should get her? I was initially thinking cake, but the whole nine yards, go all out to get the cheese, ice cream, strawberries, and everything I couldn't before. She really liked my family recipe even without all the trim. Do you think that's too small a gesture? I thought it would be… personal. It's one of the first things we bonded over."
"Flying under the radar? Interesting. It just reaffirms my thoughts, then. It's my responsibility to teach her about Equestrian customs. What do you think I should get her? I was initially thinking cake, but the whole nine yards, go all out to get the cheese, ice cream, strawberries, and everything I couldn't before. She really liked my family recipe even without all the trim. Do you think that's too small a gesture? I thought it would be… personal. It's one of the first things we bonded over."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344863
>>344862
"You want her to be happy, but instead of accepting the fact she got a mark in magic, you don't even bring it up. You make her even more ashamed of something she was already having trouble with!"
I'll rub the bridge of my nose in irritation.
"You saw how she almost ran away from the academy that night. She was practically in tears. She doesn't even mention it outside of her magic classes, either. Doesn't sound like she's too happy to me."
"You want her to be happy, but instead of accepting the fact she got a mark in magic, you don't even bring it up. You make her even more ashamed of something she was already having trouble with!"
I'll rub the bridge of my nose in irritation.
"You saw how she almost ran away from the academy that night. She was practically in tears. She doesn't even mention it outside of her magic classes, either. Doesn't sound like she's too happy to me."
>>344863
"Why does she have to be a mage, Jonagold? Why's that so important to you? She doesn't want to be a mage. So what if she has some talent for it? She has talent in being a warrior, and that's what she wants to be. Do you seriously believe we're put here in this world with a predetermined fate? That we're born with one talent and that has to define our lives, and we never get to choose? I say no! She can choose to be a warrior because that's what she wants to be! You're the one making her ashamed, pressuring her into being something she doesn't want. That's why she's unhappy. She never cried before you ponies told her she had to be some kind of witch!"
"Why does she have to be a mage, Jonagold? Why's that so important to you? She doesn't want to be a mage. So what if she has some talent for it? She has talent in being a warrior, and that's what she wants to be. Do you seriously believe we're put here in this world with a predetermined fate? That we're born with one talent and that has to define our lives, and we never get to choose? I say no! She can choose to be a warrior because that's what she wants to be! You're the one making her ashamed, pressuring her into being something she doesn't want. That's why she's unhappy. She never cried before you ponies told her she had to be some kind of witch!"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344865
>>344864
I'll let out a small growl.
"When did I ever say she had to be a mage?
Settling down for a moment, I'll take a small breath to calm myself.
"Nock, haven't you been paying attention to anything that goes on around here aside from spellbreaking class? Paladins do more than just hit things and break spells. There are classes where they teach you how to create your own weapon out of magic, and throw it at enemies out of reach, or just hit them with it. They aren't going to shove her into some book, rip her away from you, and never let her see the light of day again just because she has talent."
Tapping my foot impatiently, I'll continue.
"And as for predetermined fate, well, that's a load of horseapples. Sure, every Apple family member gets a mark that involves apples somehow. Always have, likely always will. But do we let that stick us with just apples, nothing but apples apples apples? No. That's why I don't see Vera's mark as a damn death sentence like you seem to. It's a talent, sure. One she was probably destined to have. Does that give it power over what she does? No! Magic, and ponies, don't work like that!"
I'll start pacing a bit.
"Look, Nock, Vera's my friend. As such, I'm worried when she doesn't even ask for help with something everyone can see she has trouble with. I know she's not talking to you about it, thanks to you trying to dodge the issue. Can you blame me for being worried when I see a friend start closing themselves up because of something they've got no way to change?"
I'll let out a small growl.
"When did I ever say she had to be a mage?
Settling down for a moment, I'll take a small breath to calm myself.
"Nock, haven't you been paying attention to anything that goes on around here aside from spellbreaking class? Paladins do more than just hit things and break spells. There are classes where they teach you how to create your own weapon out of magic, and throw it at enemies out of reach, or just hit them with it. They aren't going to shove her into some book, rip her away from you, and never let her see the light of day again just because she has talent."
Tapping my foot impatiently, I'll continue.
"And as for predetermined fate, well, that's a load of horseapples. Sure, every Apple family member gets a mark that involves apples somehow. Always have, likely always will. But do we let that stick us with just apples, nothing but apples apples apples? No. That's why I don't see Vera's mark as a damn death sentence like you seem to. It's a talent, sure. One she was probably destined to have. Does that give it power over what she does? No! Magic, and ponies, don't work like that!"
I'll start pacing a bit.
"Look, Nock, Vera's my friend. As such, I'm worried when she doesn't even ask for help with something everyone can see she has trouble with. I know she's not talking to you about it, thanks to you trying to dodge the issue. Can you blame me for being worried when I see a friend start closing themselves up because of something they've got no way to change?"
>>344865
"I have been paying close attention to class, Jonagold. In my classes, they teach that arcane magic slanders the divine. So you want me to be supportive of budding heresy? She doesn't want to be an arcane-user, Jon. That should be a good thing, yet you seem to act like it's the greatest crime ever committed. At least Star's magic is divine in nature."
"I have been paying close attention to class, Jonagold. In my classes, they teach that arcane magic slanders the divine. So you want me to be supportive of budding heresy? She doesn't want to be an arcane-user, Jon. That should be a good thing, yet you seem to act like it's the greatest crime ever committed. At least Star's magic is divine in nature."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344867
>>344866
"Arcane magic is a tool, Nock. No different than a rake or an axe. You think it slanders the gods just by existing, and not in how it's used? That's like saying that Vera's been marked by the Dark Ram himself. Can you even imagine how that made her feel? The pony she bares her heart and soul to saying that she's tainted?"
I'll just shake my head.
"I don't know what they teach you in your other classes, Nock, but that ain't what they teach here."
"Arcane magic is a tool, Nock. No different than a rake or an axe. You think it slanders the gods just by existing, and not in how it's used? That's like saying that Vera's been marked by the Dark Ram himself. Can you even imagine how that made her feel? The pony she bares her heart and soul to saying that she's tainted?"
I'll just shake my head.
"I don't know what they teach you in your other classes, Nock, but that ain't what they teach here."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344869
>>344868
"Of course it is. But she can't be a real warrior if the mare she loves doesn't accept all of her."
I'll sigh again.
"Do you remember the day after she tried to leave? She and I had a sparring match that morning, and she lost. Badly. To me, of all ponies. I tried to cheer her up as best I could, and those sparring matches are the best I could come up with. I got her back to normal, but she won't get any better unless you're there to support her entirely. Which means you will have to talk about her mark. You will have to accept she can use arcane magic. You need to just sit and talk with her, Nock. Until she faces that mark, accepts it, she'll be stuck exactly where she is. And she's terrified of doing anything that would make her lose you."
I'll sit down.
"If you were another stallion, I'd beat you just on principle. As it is, I should probably leave that to Vera. When's the last time you two got together and had a match?"
"Of course it is. But she can't be a real warrior if the mare she loves doesn't accept all of her."
I'll sigh again.
"Do you remember the day after she tried to leave? She and I had a sparring match that morning, and she lost. Badly. To me, of all ponies. I tried to cheer her up as best I could, and those sparring matches are the best I could come up with. I got her back to normal, but she won't get any better unless you're there to support her entirely. Which means you will have to talk about her mark. You will have to accept she can use arcane magic. You need to just sit and talk with her, Nock. Until she faces that mark, accepts it, she'll be stuck exactly where she is. And she's terrified of doing anything that would make her lose you."
I'll sit down.
"If you were another stallion, I'd beat you just on principle. As it is, I should probably leave that to Vera. When's the last time you two got together and had a match?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344873
>>344872
I'll blush crimson.
"I have not laid hoof on her past where she is comfortable. And what kind of… of… horndog do you take me for?"
Time to bring this back to her.
"But we aren't talking about me and Star. We're talking about you, and Vera. I'm not even going to ask how far you two have gotten, because I don't want to know. What I do know is that, to Vera, you two are practically wedded already. She loves you more than she has any reason to, by my reckon, and I'll be damned if you aren't making my opinion of you worse."
I'll blush crimson.
"I have not laid hoof on her past where she is comfortable. And what kind of… of… horndog do you take me for?"
Time to bring this back to her.
"But we aren't talking about me and Star. We're talking about you, and Vera. I'm not even going to ask how far you two have gotten, because I don't want to know. What I do know is that, to Vera, you two are practically wedded already. She loves you more than she has any reason to, by my reckon, and I'll be damned if you aren't making my opinion of you worse."
>>344875
"There will be no peace if we trade insults like blows. Haven't you studied your combat theory? In war, there are no winners, only survivors. Instead of coming to conflict, let's forgive, forget, and be at peace."
I stand up, and give a deep sigh, letting the tension flow out of me. "That's all it takes. I think I've let it all go. Now you."
"There will be no peace if we trade insults like blows. Haven't you studied your combat theory? In war, there are no winners, only survivors. Instead of coming to conflict, let's forgive, forget, and be at peace."
I stand up, and give a deep sigh, letting the tension flow out of me. "That's all it takes. I think I've let it all go. Now you."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344877
>>344876
"You know I can't do that so long as you don't even promise to talk this over with Vera. A good, long talk, not just about why she shouldn't, but perhaps a benefits of why she should. Because until you actually start looking at that mark as a positive, she won't. Ever. All because she's terrified of losing you."
"You know I can't do that so long as you don't even promise to talk this over with Vera. A good, long talk, not just about why she shouldn't, but perhaps a benefits of why she should. Because until you actually start looking at that mark as a positive, she won't. Ever. All because she's terrified of losing you."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.344879
>>344878
I'll just shake my head in disbelief.
"Maybe it's hopeless to try and help such a pigheaded mare see sense. But by the stars you can't say I didn't try."
I'll turn to leave.
"She made her catalyst out of that arrowhead, you know. From that night. To 'remind her of what's wrong with her.'"
I'll shake my head again.
"I can only wonder which pony gave her the idea that there was anything wrong with her."
And then I'll leave. I feel the need to hit something, and there should be some time before the next class to do so. To the training fields.
I'll just shake my head in disbelief.
"Maybe it's hopeless to try and help such a pigheaded mare see sense. But by the stars you can't say I didn't try."
I'll turn to leave.
"She made her catalyst out of that arrowhead, you know. From that night. To 'remind her of what's wrong with her.'"
I'll shake my head again.
"I can only wonder which pony gave her the idea that there was anything wrong with her."
And then I'll leave. I feel the need to hit something, and there should be some time before the next class to do so. To the training fields.