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Post by dragoonofdeath on Jun 7, 2011 0:28:06 GMT -5
Wildfires gaze shifts between the various ponies, a thankful smile to the one that had her back(which she wouldn't see cause of the bloody mask), and shifty glares to all the others. They jumped on the prissy owl masked mare faster then she could belt out a rebuttal, which made her a bit upset. She snapped her tail out and hovered away from the pony. "I'll get along if everypony else agrees to." Wildfire was already sick of this party, and was tempted to throw her mask off and fly out the door back to Ponyville, but there was one thing keeping her there. She REALLY wanted to see the weather room. And the Owl masked pony get what was coming to her. But the weather room was her top priority.
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Post by zeeth on Jun 7, 2011 7:44:34 GMT -5
After that uncomfortable discussion, Lost wanted more than ever to put herself in a quiet spot and wait for the illusions to go away. It was almost like her Talent was being blocked, this not-knowing feeling. All she could feel was that the room was full of lies, and for all she could see, they were lies about companionship.
But the pressure had built up too much. She walked up to the loud ponies and said, "You know, there were a lot of attractions here. But did any of you happen to research the Doctor and this mansion?" I certainly did, let's see what the rest of them know.
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Post by fluttershy on Jun 7, 2011 12:26:58 GMT -5
Oh Ranger, he always knew just what to say! Fluttershy felt much better, it was as if she had Applejack or Pinkie Pie here, reassuring her every step of the way. She did feel a little bad about everyone arguing though, and she though that perhaps the pony with the owl mask might be regretting her harsh words. Fluttershy turned to address the offending party.
"I'm sorry, I think we're all a little nervous here." She said softly. Then, not wanting to seem rude, she turned her attention to another pony who had just asked if anypony else had done any reasearch. She shook her head.
"I just came because..." She trailed off for a moment before regaining the courage to speak to this complete stranger, "...because I wanted to see the animals and plants. The Doctor is supposed to have a rare and exotic variety."
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Post by Red Charge on Jun 7, 2011 15:35:38 GMT -5
At last, the pale pink mare approached them, a smile on her lips. One would speculate she was beautiful beneath her mask, just judging by her eyes and her smile.
"I am so pleased that you were all able to make it tonight." She announced regally, "I am Gale, your hostess. Dr. Rainlock will be most pleased that you have arrived. Come, let us tour the estate, and I will show you the areas of the mansion in which you will be allowed to roam."
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Post by Selenia on Jun 8, 2011 10:09:04 GMT -5
"Oh, yes please!" Selenia smiled happily, realizing her ticket to the library had finally come. But she wondered where Dr. Rainlock was, and why he wasn't among all the guests of his own party.
She ignored that, too excited to go exploring the mazes of corridors and rooms in the massive mansion. Not to mention the astronomy tower and library that had been featured on the invite.
She dutifully trotted up to follow Gale throughout the tour, as the rest of the estate also fascinated her, and she was eager to see all she could.
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Post by sarma on Jun 8, 2011 18:01:05 GMT -5
The pony that stepped up seem to meet Candle's challenging gaze, drawing her back a bit. Her words certainly stung with a meaningful bitterness, something she couldn't find herself countering. It may not have been clear to the group, but there was a special pain felt from her assumption. "I've had many accomplishments..." She quietly muttered.
Observation of her actions proved that she was causing this to be a bad experience for the rest of them. Candle chewed on her lip for a moment; turning away from the dispute to acknowledge the pink mare. With a slight bow she performed the familiar actions she had been taught from an early age to follow, her attention was grabbed by the kind offer of the tour. She nodded in agreement with the excited unicorn, quelling her personal opinions about the group in order to sustain the mutual relationship they had undergone. Specifically she felt she needed to make sure and not ruin this visit for not only her, but the rest of the ponies present as like the raven-masked pony stated, they had ALL been invited.
It wasn't her place to judge them anyways, as there had to be some reason Rainlock would invite them all. It may actually prove useful to attempt some sort of socialization with them later in the evening, despite how she may feel about the idea already. Their personalities seemed to vary an extraordinary extent, so even she might find something they had in common.
With only a quick glare in the "raven's" direction she whispered in response to the other pegasus wearing the tiger mask. "I agree to remain on neutral grounds within any social interactions that occur..." Her hushed tone doesn't fade as she checks to make sure their escort cannot hear them. "...Just try to stay out of my path and it seems we should have no issue with each other."
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Post by zeeth on Jun 8, 2011 19:14:46 GMT -5
Lost Star puts on a smile for the pink hostess. So this is Gale. She carefully refrains from speaking the first question that comes to mind.
"I'd love to see all those things in the letter!" Some more than others.
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Post by treasuremare on Jun 8, 2011 23:31:14 GMT -5
"Right..." Trace rolled her eyes at the Owl and her muttered comeback. She turned her head to look as another pony spoke up, telling them to cut it out. A few others chimed in as well, adding to and agreeing with the first stallion that spoke up, but Trace didn't hear them as she stared at the first that spoke. That mask... she thought to herself. It's the same kind, just... nicer. But it couldn't be, why would he be... her gaze shifted to the bunny Mare at his side. A look of understand washed over her face, though hidden under her mask.
"Yeah, ah'll be good." Trace spoke aloud, then quietly added, "So long as this one behaves." she glared at the owl one last time before the pink bunny mare approached. Finally, she could get away from the stuff types and go get a good look at those maps. She smiled, "Right then. Lead the way, Ms. Gale." She moved up, and away from the Owl masked mare, ready to be shown around.
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Post by dragoonofdeath on Jun 9, 2011 1:15:04 GMT -5
'One more thing I hate about this party. The masks. Hate these masks. I want to see their faces...' Wildfire shot a final glare at the owl pony and nodded in agreement. "And you stay out of my way, and we'll be just peachy." She laced that final word with a bit of venomous hatred. She didn't hate this pony. Yet. She could tell the two weren't getting along any time soon. Wildfire hovered over towards the Pink pony in the swirly bunny mask. "You don't mind if I hover along do you? I feel more comfortable in the air."
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Post by fluttershy on Jun 9, 2011 8:15:55 GMT -5
Feeling shy again, Fluttershy could only duck her head with a happy smile. Words would not come. She was so excited! Ever since she had read the invitation, the new animal friends she had hoped to make were never far from her thoughts- it seemed that this "Gale" pony was going to show them around. Fluttershy didn't plan on going back to the creepy dancing once she found out where the plants and animals were kept.
There was a moment of uneasiness for Fluttershy, when the pony in the raven mask looked first at Ranger, and then at Fluttershy herself.
I wonder what she wants... Fluttershy wondered. She didn't think this pony meant her any harm, but being noticed like that made Fluttershy feel extremely uncomfortable, and she was doubly glad for having this mask on. She definitely disagreed with the tiger masked pegasus, these masks were perfect for a timid pony like Fluttershy. Maybe Ranger had the right idea about them, he wore one all the time!
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Post by Ranger on Jun 9, 2011 15:02:05 GMT -5
Ranger was slightly concerned about this Gale pony, after all, he wasn't an invitee, but she seemed not to pay him any attention yet. So he kept quiet, taking Fluttershy's hoof in his own as she turned and began to lead them out of the entrance lobby. Judging from the outside, this mansion was immense, he sure hoped the greenhouse would be as large as he imagined it to.
Noticing the raven masked pony's gaze at him at Fluttershy, he wondered something seemed oddly familiar about it, and yet she also seemed completely unfamiliar at the same time. How odd was that? Must be his mind playing tricks on him. He turned his head to look at the dancers, it was odd, the music did not seem to be coming from this room, but from further inside. Was there another ball room?
Shrugging it off for now, he looked over at Fluttershy, to make sure she was okay with all that was going on.
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Post by heartstring on Jun 11, 2011 3:45:02 GMT -5
Heartstring turned his attention to the approaching mare. After Gale finished her greeting, Heartstring stepped forward and gave her a short bow.
“We are all pleased to have been invited here. I am curious; will Dr. Rainlock be joining us this evening?” Not that I’m upset with the current company His eyes once more drifted to each of the mares that made up the majority of the group. The earth pony certainly couldn't complain about the ratio.
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Post by Red Charge on Jun 11, 2011 3:52:00 GMT -5
The bunny masked mare turned to look at Heartstring, before ignoring him and looking at Ranger, "I see you have brought a guest, Fluttershy, that is perfectly alright, though I see he has brought his own mask." She nodded, "Very well." Then turned back to Heartstring, "I am afraid Dr. Rainlock is in an important meeting in his office at the moment, and is not able to join us at the moment, perhaps later tonight." She then turned and motioned for the group to follow.
After walking through a long corridor, passing by rows of doors, they have arrived in a huge hall, "This is the ballroom." She said, indicating dozens of dancing pony couples, with lots of ponies conversing near large buffets, an orchestra playing on a stage on the far side of the hall, and many cocktail waiters serving fine treats to the guests. "Here is the main event, the dancing and the food. Yet I think you ponies would be far more interested in the mansions' other facilities. Next, we shall go to the Library, Weather Room, Greenhouse, Hall of Mirrors, Treasure Vaults, and the lobby of Dr. Rainlock's den." The bunny masked mare quickly pulled the group after her. Starting to lead them through another long hallway.
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Post by Selenia on Jun 11, 2011 5:57:40 GMT -5
Selenia gave a slight frown. 'Dangit. I wanted to meet the Doctor as soon as possible.' She thought to herself. 'Oh well, at least I still get the tour!' Her smile perked back up again, meaning to make the best of of the evening that had been given to her.
Selenia was fascinated by the massive ballroom. It was bigger than most at country clubs or other such establishments. This mansion must have cost a fortune to create, but then, Dr. Rainlock did have an obscene amount of money to play with.
Selenia continued to follow Gale closely. She smiled happily when Gale mentioned the library. But how did she know that the whole little group had specific interests for places in the mansion?
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Post by dragoonofdeath on Jun 12, 2011 16:41:50 GMT -5
'so the scared looking one is Fluttershy. Wonder who everypony else is...' Wildfire thought to herself as she hovered along, figuring it was alright. She thought it was odd the guy that invited them all wasn't available, but said nothing about it as she hovered along, waiting patiently to see the weather room.
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