14 - written/action

[doublethefun]

[accompanied by the sound of a quill scratching against the paper, the writing that appears on the page is a bit ornate - but clear enough despite the calligraphy.]

Fluttershy hath returned home.

[and that is that. For those wandering around outside, there's a sulking blue pony flopped on her side under a tree.]

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Action! (btw, italics=telepathy)

[ruined_jaw]

[After reading Luna's message, and one or two broken things later, Jono finds himself outside, wanting to spend some time out in nature, knowing it was something Fluttershy liked. He spots the dark blue pony, and knowing her by association, he wanders over.]

She was from your world, wasn't she?

[doublethefun]

[she raises her head, ears halfway flattened against her skull. There might be some mental wards getting drawn up, but as long as there's no mind reading, telepathy should be fine. Sorry, but voices in her head don't ever seem to lead to anything good.]

Yes. [a slight grimace] I can only help that she hath returned to Equestria.

[instead of one of those weird worlds they seem to find previous residents in]

[ruined_jaw]

[Luckily for Luna, Jono isn't nearly that talented, so the walls in her mind, while not unnoticed, go untouched. Even if he could do it, he wouldn't, as Jono doesn't like having his own mind read. He sits down nearby, stretching his arms behind him to brace him as he sits.]

That's always a risk now, isn't it? Ever since folks've started getting trapped in these other worlds, like I was.

Though I hope so too. Fluttershy always seemed a bit put-out by this place. She did her best to fit in, to do the best she could, but like anyone I doubt she was ever entirely settled here. She's best off at home.

[doublethefun]

[she rolls over onto her stomach, tucking her forelegs neatly underneath her. Those ears perk up at the mention of other worlds.]

Paradisa is quite different from home, to be sure. [bit of a headtilt] Thou wert in the world with the 'Pokemon,' yes?

[ruined_jaw]

[Jono nods.]

That's right. I was a traveling musician and trainer. Had believed I was all of my "life" as I knew it there. Had a bit more of a face then, as the castle does that to me any time we take one of these little "field trips" it sends us on every few months. You must've been that blue Rapidash I ran into, yeah?

[While not even remotely psychic, Jono is nevertheless intuitive. He knows how the castle works, and how it handles non-humans like themselves.]

Dictated forever

[huffythedragon]

[Oh no, not Fluttershy too! This is the worst day]

I... I guess she'd be happier to be with her animals.

[doublethefun]

[it really is]

I would certainly hope so. [wait] She took care of the animals here as well, yes?

[huffythedragon]

She did. I guess that's our job now.

[doublethefun]

[there's a short pause]

Dost thou know anything of caring for such creatures?

[...this might not end well]

[optimystic]

[:(]

A friend of yours?

[doublethefun]

[oh. Hi Maya.]

Forsooth, she is a good friend of mine. I know she will be happier in Equestria, but... [being stuck here is sucking more and more.

Sigh.] 'Tis for the best, I suppose.

[optimystic]

You're allowed to be sad when friends go home! Even if they're better off... You shouldn't feel bad for feeling sad.

[doublethefun]

[there's a slight wince]

It doth seem a little selfish, however.

/dictated

[ectobabble]

Oh, no, Luna, I'm sorry...! I wish I wasn't on the expedition, right now ... [so he could give you a great big HUG. well. okay. maybe he ALMOST wishes he wasn't, because so far Lastlook is kind of neat]

dictated back

[doublethefun]

Thy sentiments are certainly appreciated. [there's a quiet sigh]

How hast thou fared, thus far? [might be a bit worried for you]

[ectobabble]

Oh, so far it's been great! We just barely got to the water, but so far everyone's been really nice. I taught a few people how to make s'mores, and Once-ler even came! I'm taking a bunch of pictures, I'll have to show you once we get back.

[doublethefun]

[that is definitely good to hear]

I cannot wait to see them.

[a slight pause] S'mores? Once-ler?

action;

[peacockherald]

<sub>[Well, sulking blue pony, there is now a herald and a white mare coming over to you. They had heard your news, and thought it best to make sure you were all right in person.

Yfandes comes to one side and snorts, lowering her head and nudging at Luna's cheek gently.]</sub>

::How are you holding up?::

What she asked.

_{[Vanyel, for himself, sits down, unwrapping a few sweet apples from a small pack he had brought along.]}

[doublethefun]

[there's a slight hesitance, but she reaches up for a nuzzle anyway. Pony hugs are nice sometimes.]

Well enough. She would be happier in Equetria, in any case.

[peacockherald]

_{[Vanyel took out a knife and cut the apple expertly, offering half to Yfandes and half to Luna.]}

It does not make it hurt any less.

_{[Yfandes nuzzled her again, playing at a mama comforting her child.]}

[doublethefun]

[she reaches over, picking up the apple half with her teeth. With a muffled 'thanks,' she leans back against Yfandes before finishing it off in a couple of bites.]

Unfortunately. I am confident that I shall see her again, however.

[dammit, Yfandes. Now she misses her sister too.]

[whathedoves]

I'm sorry, Your Highness ... Princess Luna.

I had the pleasure of meeting her before, during my stay. She's very kind.

I'm sure she's home safely!

[doublethefun]

I thank thee.

[there's a half hearted chuckle] She is not the Element of Kindness for naught, after all.

[whathedoves]

Is that really a title? It fits! Like it was made for her. Do you have one, too, or is being royalty enough?

I am glad to have met such lovely ponies. I never knew any before at all. It was so sweet-hearted of Miss Fluttershy to spend some time with me!

[doublethefun]

She doth wield the Element of Kindness, along with five other ponies. They are Honesty, Generosity, Laughter, Kindness, Loyalty, and Magic.

Whillst mine sister and I used to be the Bearers of Harmony, the power hath fallen to these six now.