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Post by tunnelnexus on Oct 26, 2011 18:04:15 GMT -5
Nexus stepped back from the rock, admiring her hoofwork. Satisfied, she tossed the piton to Morrow.
"It's a piton. Used for climbing rock faces. Duh."
Rather bored due to a lack of craziness, Tunnel trotted over and made two large glasses of cider for herself. She began sipping one, then popped another salt cube into her mouth. Her brain derped for a moment as the sheer concentration and amount of salt that she'd been consuming got to her.
Smiling, Nexus sat down and enjoyed her refreshments, her sunglasses maintaining her outer appearance of tranquility. Inside, though, she was feeling a bit lonely. She shrugged it off and sipped some more cider.
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Post by danielalaverne on Oct 28, 2011 19:25:41 GMT -5
"I guess I just learned something new then. I never really needed a piton", Morrow Rose chuckled and stretched her wings a bit. Them and a lack of rock faces in Manehatten were why she honestly had no idea about the specific name for that instrument. She made sure to memorize the name and hoped not to blush too noticeable.
"Still, thanks I can use it!" That said and she was already at it to write her name into a rock. With it being honest good hoofwork, this was even more fun than she expected at first. After some work at the stone, she looked at the result, pleased with it and herself. It was no master work and she could tell Nexus had far more experience with that piton than she ever would have, but considering that, it was nice.
A chirping from above her got her attention, but she quickly figured out what her pet bird meant. "Is this for ponies only or can my pet bird get her name on a rock, too?" She asked, turning to Hefty, "Singasong just likes to play along with whatever us ponies do."
Waiting for an answer, she eventually handed the piton over to A.C. and did pick up one of the chissels laying around, just in case.
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Post by zipfyre on Oct 31, 2011 13:51:29 GMT -5
ZipFyre laughed out loud at Hefty's suggestion. "This here colt ain't never listened to me a day in his li'l life!" She winked and turned to Flash. "Now you listen her, ya li'l apple-biter. Yer gonna stay up all night 'n paint these here rocks 'til yer blue in th' face. Ye hear?"
Flash shook his head. "Y'ain't my boss! Mama say I go t'bed in fi' minutes."
"'Re ya sure? Dadgummit! Then I'll have ta do this all by mahself. An' I so wanted ta go ta sleep early tonight."
Flash stuck out his tongue and trotted off to his parents. ZipFyre chuckled. "Suh-weet apple cider! More chisels! Let's git this wagontrain amovin'! Hey Nexus, how'd ya do them nifty-lookin' lahtning bolts?"
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Post by heftydraugth on Nov 3, 2011 14:03:14 GMT -5
``Making a name stone for a bird Hmmm, that wont do at all´´ Hefty sighed hanging his head dramatically and holding a small pause, lifting his head and giving a smile he said: ``But making one for a friend is a diffrent matter´´.
``Lightning bolts? I guess you could try the smaller chisels meant for children on the details or you could try to find some unicorn who could magic it up I guess.. Oh right I knew I forgot something important I didnt remember to mention the size for safety reason please dont make them bigger than you can lift.´´
Hefty took a sip of cider and raised his voice:``FELLOW PONIES PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN LIFT YOUR STONES BECAUSE I AINT EXPLAINING TO THE SHERIFF WHY HALF THE TOWNS GOT SPRAINED HOOF.´´
What else had he forgot in the tipsy derpy of the party know he had to make extra sure of everything. ``Im sorry but I just have make sure everything is in order please enjoy your selfs.´´. Hefty went around the stone circle and checked the food tables re-checked the firewoods and checked the circle again then made a quick detour to the carving site and finally went to his saddle bags just outside the party area and started his dressing up.
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Post by applecider on Nov 3, 2011 21:03:46 GMT -5
"Thanks Morrow fer givin me that, and thank ya too Nexus fer giving me this piton thing." With careful chips, Apple Cider carved her name into the flat stone. "Here ya go Nexus," she said as she gave the piton back to her. Apple cider then let out a yawn as she waited for the ritual to start. She wasn't accustomed to staying up so late and she wondered how long she could stay up before having to be carried back to her house.
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Post by tunnelnexus on Nov 3, 2011 21:26:38 GMT -5
"It's not a problem, guys, you all just owe me one," said Tunnel, not quite focused on them or what she was saying. It probably wasn't good that she'd carved her name on a freakin' gigantic rock... okay, it was only about half her height, but still. The gray mare accepted her piton from Apple Cider, feeling distracted by every little thing around her.
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Post by danielalaverne on Nov 6, 2011 5:35:13 GMT -5
"A friend, huh?" Morrow replied curiously, before it hit her. Of course, a friend, why not! It was all just a matter of point of view. "And you're my friend, aren't you?" The delivery Pegasus gave her feathered friend a smile and the black bird replied with an enthusiastic chirping. She just knew when ponies talked about her, somehow.
Morrow picked up one of the smaller chisels laying around in the dust and started to carve her pet bird's name into a smaller stone, right next to hers. That should do nicely! "And thus, everypony and everybird were happy-"
The mahogany colored Pegasus and her pet bird jumped both at the sudden loud voice next to them. What was that now, being ale to lift the stones? Morrow looked over the two small rocks, not really big and neither heavy looking. She had to suppress a small yawn though as a bit of tiredness begun to gnaw at her again. This better start soon, she thought, or she would be too tired to lift herself even.
Just to make sure she gave the rocks gentles pushes with a front hoof to see that, indeed, they were move-able. Good. "You're welcome, AC!" Even her old friend was quite tired already and she was less a morning pony than Morrow. Did she just yawn? My- That's contagious- Morrow joined in and then giggled hearty.
"Shall I get you a coffee, tea, or something?"
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Post by zipfyre on Nov 6, 2011 21:09:39 GMT -5
ZipFyre sat down, slightly disappointed that she'd have to figure out the lightning bolts by herself. It sure was dark out, and her energy was starting to ebb a little. Zip focused hard on her signature, sticking out her tongue in concentration. Bleh, the lightning bolts looked more like squiggly worms and the "e" was all messed up so it looked like "ZipFyro." Oh well, it'd have to do.
Zip stood up and groaned. "Dagnab that li'l pest of a brother! I done gone sat in 'is stupid mud puddle! Anypony got a towel on 'em?"
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Post by heftydraugth on Nov 8, 2011 14:11:20 GMT -5
Grimacing in distaste Hefty removed his jacket and plunged his head in to pile of old ashes. Donning an old cloak he was nearing the end of his preparations for the finale. He just wished he could stop fidgeting like foal. The turn out had stunned him so many ponies had stayed untill the end of the celebration, that even he was getting cold hooves.
muttering under his breath he went true the story once more making small adjustments, where needed so it was suitable for the audience that had foals of all ages in it.
All that was left was to wait for midnight.
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Post by applecider on Nov 8, 2011 15:43:37 GMT -5
"Well Morrow if ya can get me a tea that would be nice of ya. I can't have a coffee or I'll be jittery an up all night." She then heard a sound like somepony falling into a puddle and saw ZipFyre in a mud puddle. She couldn't help but snicker as she fished out a towel from her saddle bag. "Here ya go ZipFyre. I always have one with me to wipe off a cider jug, but ya can use it. Just try not ta sit in the same place, ok?"
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Post by tunnelnexus on Nov 9, 2011 19:27:38 GMT -5
Tunnel finished off her cider, munching on yet another salt cube. It occured to her briefly that all of this salt had to be awful for her system, but it was just so... salty. And good.
Whatever. This party didn't seem wild enough for Tunnel's liking. She considered leaving, but that would just be boring, and then she'd have all that wasted time... No, it was better to find a way to spice up this little get-together. But how...?
Tunnel got up and stretched, looking around for something to create chaos with. Organized chaos, of course; chaotic chaos was just silly. She began trotting around the party with a mischievous grin on her face, on the prowl for unsuspecting ponies to prank.
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Post by danielalaverne on Nov 10, 2011 5:26:26 GMT -5
"Sure thing, AC! One tea coming-" Happy she got herself something to do, anything to overcome her rising again tiredness, Morrow got up from the rocks and the chisels, accompanied by Singasong, and back to the buffet.
She shouldn't make all the way there though, before she got distracted by some ponies talking. Just as her old friend, she could suppress a giggle at the scenery with Zip sitting in a mud puddle. At least AC could help out, as the delivery Pegasus didn't really have a towel on her.
She noticed another movement, Tunnel was wandering around apparently - how long was it again till the announced Earth pony magic event - but then her attention was all back at gathering some tea. It would be likely apple flavored, as it came with living in Appleloose, but ponies got used to it surprisingly fast. Just - don't mention pears...
Morrow brought a cup of tea to AC first and after the cider pony had received that, she went to get herself one as well. She wasn't sure when she had been up that late, ever, if even, and the sleep she got earlier did not help too much. On the good side, the cold kept her moving, not to freeze too much.
"Now, when is that event starting? I'm quite curious, I must say..." Her pet bird chirped, as if agreeing.
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Post by zipfyre on Nov 10, 2011 16:03:09 GMT -5
ZipFyre felt a little strange cleaning up her muddy hindquarters with another's towel in front of everypony, but that was life, she supposed. Not much sense leaving it there to become all dry and itchy. She looked up at Morrow Rose. "I'd like ta know th' same thing. If'n Hefty's gonna start, he'd better git to it afore th' other ponies've done gone fallen asleep!" She grinned. Of course, late nights were her specialty. She usually started work about this time, though today had been special and she'd traded shifts with the Sheriff to attend. He'd most likely be walking the streets about now, greeting the ponies either too young or too old to stay up so late. ZipFyre sighed. It sure was nice to have a night off for a change.
Zip passed the towel back to Apple Cider, not really sure if she should go home and wash it first."Thank'ee kindly fer th' towel, AC. If'n yeh need me ta warsh it, I'd be more'n happy ta."
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Post by heftydraugth on Nov 18, 2011 16:03:47 GMT -5
((Occ Skip me this turn im really, really sorry I just been having a heck of a time with my studies (and Skyrim) and the week just escaped me entirely  .)) |
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Post by applecider on Nov 19, 2011 11:25:00 GMT -5
"Thanks Morrow fer the tea. Ah needed somethin ta warm me up a bit, and this should do the trick." Apple Cider contemplated making an apple tea along with the cider being made. Maybe for another time. She didn't want to get tangled up in too many projects.
She then saw Tunnel creep off somewhere and wondered what she was doing. Perhaps she was bored or hungry. She then thought about the fact that it was getting late and the comments of both Morrow and ZipFyre. "Ah' don't know when this ritual thing will be but ah hope it's soon as some ponies here are gettin' tired and a few others are gettin' a little anxious."
She watched as ZipFyre cleaned herself off looking a little embarassed. Sure she was doing so in the middle of a party, but it couldn't be helped. This wasn't some gathering like those in Manehattan or Canterlot with dresses and ettiquette. This was Appleoosa, and taking care of each other came first to everything else. "Ah ya don't have ta worry about washin it," Apple Cider said as she held the towel given back to her, "How about I just set this down over here an' when this celebration event thing is over I'll then take it home with me. It'll be out of sight fer awhile."
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