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Post by cloudfall on Oct 5, 2011 3:08:58 GMT -5
During a cool evening in Canterlot, a new dark-coloured pegasus was flying low over the city. He would swoop under a banner before rising up into the air to circle around a tower and continue on, drifting silently through the air, an equally dark cloak flapping the wind upon his back. He had only been in the city for a few days, in which he had be quiet busy with settling in and this was his first real chance to see what the city had to offer.
He wasn't looking for the hot hang out spots, or special events that were happening, no. He wasn't that kind of pony, he wasn't into crowds and noise. He liked quiet and places where he could relax. But this wasn't Ponyville, he couldn't just settle on any old cloud and take a nap. This was a city! There was always something happening. Rock concert, or a unicorn practicing a spell and failing, or Celestia knows what else. No, he needed to find a spot.
"And I think I just did."
Cloudfall smirk happily to himself as he spotted a lone river weaving along near the side of the town, a small white bridge crossing over it to a few shady trees. 'Perfect' he thought and he aimed himself towards the end of the bridge and landed at the food of it. He tucked in his wings and gave himself a shake, causing his cloak to shift and fall along his sides, covering his torso. He turned towards the water, casually trotting down to the riverbank before laying down there. 'This... is a good spot.' he continued to think as he glanced around, a small happy smile on muzzle. 'I could get used to this.'
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Post by apporta on Oct 5, 2011 9:22:26 GMT -5
Apporta was by the riverbank, practicing her teleporting skills. She seemed to gain control ofer her ability, being able to teleport from point to point without getting disoriented. She then stopped an noticed a pegasus pony, one that she never seen in Canterlot, land by the riverbank and then laying down. Was the pony ok? Apporta teleported over to get closer. When she got within a few feet of the pegasus, she calmly walked over. "Hello? Are you ok?"
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Post by cloudfall on Oct 5, 2011 20:39:08 GMT -5
Cloudfall tilted his head back slightly, eyes closed and just enjoyed the still and the sound of the water flowing past. It was so calm. Peaceful. Relaxing. He could probably send the rest of the night right there and just-- what was that sound?
Cloudfall opened his eyes and slowly turned his head just as a voice reached him. He jumped up, wings spread in surprise. Where did that Unicorn come from?! he thought. A second later he calmed down as he remember, "Oh... right. Canterlot. Right..." he cleared his throat, now feeling awkward and fluttered his wings before setting them back down and dropping his cloak back over them.
He looked to the Unicorn who had asked the question, "Hi... sorry about that." he said shyly, "And.. yeah, I'm fine. I was just... relaxing. It's a nice spot, here."
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Post by apporta on Oct 6, 2011 12:44:39 GMT -5
Apporta drew back as the pegasus quickly opened his wings in surprise. Maybe she surprised the wrong pony she thought. Then she realized that he was just shy and didn't realize where Apporta could have come from. Apporta was glad she didn't use her teleportation ability, as that would probably caused this pony to be really afraid. "That's ok,' she said, "You probably didn't see me coming. This is a nice place to relax, isn't it? i come here when I want to get away from the busy city for a while. Oh, my name's Apporta. What's you name?"
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Post by cloudfall on Oct 7, 2011 20:19:50 GMT -5
Cloudfall nodded slowly, agreeing with Apporta, "Yeah, it's nice here... that's why I thought I would land here for a bit..." He then sat back on his haunches, "Nice to meet you, Apporta, I'm Cloudfall." he paused for a moment, since really didn't have anything to say, "I, uh... just came here from Ponyville a few days ago." That was a good start, now just a little more... "Um... what do you do around here?"
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Post by apporta on Oct 7, 2011 21:19:54 GMT -5
"I'm a student at Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns. I'm learning and training to improve my magical ability so I can somehow help others with it. Besides being at the school, I like to meet new ponies. So, what do you do Cloudfall in Ponyville?"
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Post by cloudfall on Oct 7, 2011 23:31:36 GMT -5
Cloudfall, again, nodded as the Unicorn told him about herself. She definitely was a talkative thing. "That's... nice. I was a Weather Pony, I was a... supervisor, I suppose." he scratched at one of his ears, running what he just said through his head. 'Yeah, that sounded about right...'
"So, uh... What kind of magic is your specialty?"
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Post by apporta on Oct 8, 2011 10:34:53 GMT -5
"I'm a teleporter. I guess you can say that I can quickly move from one area to the next without being seen... um... maybe it would be better if I showed it to you rather than trying to explain it." With that Apporta suddenly blinked out of existance. A few minutes she reappeared but a few feet away from where she previously stood. "Neat, huh?"
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Post by cloudfall on Oct 8, 2011 14:46:30 GMT -5
"O-oh... neat. I, uh... umm... I know what teleport--" Cloudfall had tried to cut in to say but it was too late. The Unicorn already vanished in a flash. He sighed softly and laid back down, waiting to see if or when she would return. A few minutes later, while stifling a yawn, Apporta finally reappeared a few feet from where she was. This time Cloudfall didn't jump, but he still flinched a bit.
"You're back." He pointed out, "Where did you go? You were gone for a little bit."
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Post by apporta on Oct 8, 2011 15:43:14 GMT -5
"That's teleporting," Apporta said with a simle, "It's kind of hard to explain but I basically leave this world and go temporarily into another world. Then I leave that world and return here. All of this is done in a few seconds though."
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Post by cloudfall on Oct 8, 2011 16:05:41 GMT -5
"I-I see... I think..." Cloudfall scratched at his head, trying to make sense of the idea. "Seems rather... complicated. Overly so... I think..I think I'll just stick to using my wings to get around." he said with a smile, and he ruffled his wings under his cloak. "So, uh... I'm not keeping you from anything, am I?"
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Post by apporta on Oct 8, 2011 17:09:21 GMT -5
"Not at all," Apporta said with a smile, "I'm just enjoying the place just like you. Am I bothering you from relaxing?"
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Post by cloudfall on Oct 8, 2011 18:32:39 GMT -5
"N-no! No... of course not, I'm just, um.." Cloudfall started awkwardly and cleared his throat, "I'm just, uh... not really used to having company. I...spend a lot of time alone... most of the time..." He glance around a little, as if expecting something to show up and save him from his own awkwardness. "So I, uh... um... Sorry if I seem a tad on the socially awkward side..."
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Post by apporta on Oct 9, 2011 11:22:17 GMT -5
Apporta felt sorry for the pegasus and his social awkwardness. She tried to delve deeper, hoping to learn more about the pony while not upsetting him. "It's ok, you don't seem to be socially awkward to me. You seem to just be unsure of me which I understand. I used to be shy around new ponies I met, but in time I was able to overcome my shyness. May I ask why you aren't used to company? Do you live somewhere where there are only a few ponies around?"
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Post by cloudfall on Oct 9, 2011 14:05:23 GMT -5
"Well, no... Not really." Cloudfall started, "I just always preferred being alone...and I usually worked at night, so I got used to it..." he sat up to look back at the magical city, "But things have changed, and I'll get used to them again... sooner or later...." he seemed to get a far off look in his eye at this and didn't snap back until Apporta spoke again.
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