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 Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:00 pm
 Tinker Toy walked around his booth, poking and fixing the display of plush toys after a pair of young colts had nearly dived into them trying to select their favorite from the small basket. He snorted and grinned as he tried to rearraged them, mumbling to himself. " Elephants don't go by butterflies, for their colorful wings plied their jealous ears. Dogs sit by cats, for friends always fight best with their opposites, and ponies sit in the middle because they are rules of too many worlds." He paused, looking at a long snake plush. " ...Snakes go wrapped around toy makers." He pulled it around his neck like a scarf and went back behind his booth with a smiled. " Because they give the bests hugs."
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:39 pm
 Singsong was off on a special adventure today. Where she was going she didn't really know but surely she'd find something spectacular! Trotting along the little filly abruptly came to a halt when her hooves led to a interesting booth. Filled.with.TOYS!
The little lass's large orange eyes locked onto all the various plushies sitting oh-so-cute in their baskets. They were neatly arranged and just adorable with the biggest black eyes that begged to be chosen for a lifetime of play. A tiny delighted squeal squeaked past her lips as she looked over each and every critter. The urge to just scoop all of them up and run away was strong but Singsong pushed down the desire. She wasn't a thief! No matter how adorable the plushies were.
Instead of taking up a life of crime, Singsong was questioning what the toy maker meant by snakes give the best hugs. "Really? The best hugs come from snakes?" Her little voice asked from in front of the booth. "Why is that?" And how come she didn't know about it until now!
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:58 pm
Tinker tilted his head, his tiny hat sliding to one side, but not falling off. He watched her with curious eyes for a moment before grinning. " Why, it's quiet simple, young lady. They ain't got any arms, nor legs, or fins, or wings, they got nothing but long, long bodies. So they much hug you with all of themselves, with so much care and love."
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:18 pm
Singsong giggled as she watched the toy maker. His hat was so small and charming! Just like the toys. "Heh, well I guess you have a point! I never thought of snakes that way." The girls at school always screamed and whined about how slimy and mean the reptiles were but maybe the critters just wanted warm hugs? "So does that mean they're the best huggers? Is that their talent?"
Singsong was at that age where all the little phonies were getting their cutie marks left and right. To even get the symbol on their rump all phonies had to discover their talent. Could it be that snakes had the same kind of thing? "Do they get markings on their rumps too?" Do snakes even have butts?
The little lady was lost in thought for a brief moment, just pondering that question, before she called it quits and looked back at Tinker Toy. "Did you make all these?" She gestured at the all the toys that sat on the booths shelves. "Ya know, these are all really really good. Are the snakes your favorite? Or maybe the elephants? I like their long trunks."
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:47 pm
Tinker laughed softly at the questions, quick to answer what he understood. " They have markings, but nothing like ours, they are little lines and spots and colors of scales so beautiful. Depends the snake, just like a phony, some want to hug you, some, not so much. So care to know them before you go hugging back." He tilted his head with a raised eyebrow. " Yes, I made all of these, to the last one." He walked around the booth to meet her better. " I should say I have no real favorites. I have a doll which is my favorite, but I like all my animals quiet fondly to the same. Do you have a favorite? Are their puppy dogs wiht floppy ears, or birds with funny crests?"
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:11 am
Singsong nodded at Tinker's well thought answer. "You're right! Now that makes sense. It would be kind of weird to pick up a snake and see a smiling sun on it's tummy or something. They look much better with pretty colored scales."
"Oh yeah! Always gotta be careful with snakes. Some are poisonous! Guess since they don't have arms they need another way to really hit ya."
The eager filly stepped to the side so Tinker could get a good look at the booth, as if he had forgotten what he was selling. She leaned very close to the plushies, squinted her eyes, and stared them down. But a serious look wasn't helping her pick a favorite any faster. Each one looked special and sweet. "But those are two totally different critters! That's like having to choose between peanut butter and chocolate! I rather have both." She puffed up her cheeks and squint her eyes in frustration. Puppies were so much fun to play with but birds were wonderful to listen to.
She sat back and huffed when no decision was made. "I like all the animals. Each one is special in their own way. Too bad there isn't an animal that is ALL the animals combined."
Singsong looked up at Tinker, very curious now to see this doll, "Do you have the doll at the booth? If it's so special to you do you keep it good and close? That's what I would do if I had one."
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:57 pm
" You are right, there is no animal that is one and all at the same time." Tinker rubbed his chin in thought until the other question came along. He smiled gently, bringing out a doll dressed up in a groom's suit. " This is John, and yes, he comes to work with me sometimes. There is days he just likes to stay home tho." " Now...let's see...Here, hold John." He handed over the doll and walked around his booth. " While there may not be an animal that looks like all, there is something that may tickle your interest." He disappeared behind his counter for a moment two puppets popped up in his place. One look to be a crocodile with little wings on each side of it's head, while the other was a cat with devil horns. The cat looked at the crocodile and open it's mouth wide in astonishment. " Wow! Was he sleeping when he made us, Mr. Scales?" The croc huffed and looked down, shaking himself up and making the wings wiggle. " We ain't even got legs, Kitty!"
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:57 pm
Singsong happily took a hold of the doll named John. "He looks so charming!" She pet it's soft fabric and smiled with delight. But that wasn't all! The toy maker had something else planned. Or at least that's what Singsong was hoping when he vanished behind the cart. It would be such a shame if he vanished without taking poor John with him!
The little filly gasped in surprise when two puppets replaced the handsome stallion. "Oh wow!" She giggled and took a step back to see the show better.
She couldn't contain her laughter at the two talking dolls as they popped up on the stage. Never had she seen a bunch like them before. "Aw! Don't you worry, you are both very lovely to me." She nodded her head and played with John so he did so too. "See! We both agree."
"And you know Mr.Scales, you don't need legs! You have wings! Although can you fly with those? They're kind of tiny...and on your head." She squinted and tilted her head to the side, wondering if the crocodile would be able to get any lift off with his head feathers.
"If you are able to, and I hope you can, then I think poor Kitty will need a ride. Unless maybe his horns are magic!" Which could totally be true! Why else would the kitty have horns?Tristam Lockhart Tinker Toy...is...ADORABLE. Just so ya know~
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Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 1:43 pm
Kitty seemed to preen under the compliments of being called lovely. Mr. Scales tilted it's head from side to side curiously, making the wings flapped wildly about. Kitty gave a gasp. " I don't need Mr. Scales to give me no lift, I got better then wings or magic, Missy." Popping behind the stall again, Kitty disappeared for a moment, while Mr. Scales looked on then back at Singsong. " Kitty is very proud, wouldn't like to be carried about like some layabout." " AHAH!" Came the call from behind the stall before Kitty pop back up, wearing a jetpack. " Who needs wings when they got an awesome flying thingamagig!" " Jetpack, kitty, it's called a jet pack."
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 8:33 am
"You do?" Singsong asked with great curiosity. What in the world could Kitty have to fly? She was too short to lean over the stall to see where he disappeared to so she just kept looking up at Mr. Scales.
"But when you need help it's much better to ask then struggle to do it yourself. Ya know?" She nods John's head and giggles, "See! John agrees with me too." Boy, it was nice to be able to have someone else agree with you...even if you're the one making them do it.
The little filly jumped at Kitty's triumphant call and gasped with amazement at the little jet pack sitting pretty on his back. "WOW!" She laughed at the sight and grinned. "Kitty! You're amazing! Hehe, I love your flying device! Now you can zoom all over the place!"
"It's magnificent!" She said in a deeper tone as John. "I would like to fly too!"
Unable to hold back more giggles, Singsong had to ask between them, "Do you two know if John can fly on his own or does he need a flying thing-a-majig too? I think he's forgotten!"
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 4:31 pm
Kitty and Mr. Scales shared a few looks for a moment before Kitty reach down and pulled on one of Tinker's locks. " OW! Whaaaat?" He came up just enough for his ears and eyes to be seen. His eyebrows knitted together in annoyance " Does John fly?" " No...not really, but he does have a pogo stick, does that count?" Mr. Scales hit him on the head. " No!" " Ow! Toy abuse! Toy abuse!"
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 5:35 pm
"Oh no! It's okay Mr.Scales! Lets not hurt your toy maker!" She quickly lifted up John and made him bounce on the stage like he had an invisible pogo stick. "See! John is just fine with a pogo stick. Aren't you, John?"
The dressy doll's arms wave about as he bounces, looking quite content with this new ability.
"He seems very happy even without wings or magic or a cool jet pack. I bet this pogo stick of his could touch the sky if he wanted it to!" Singsong giggled and suddenly tossed John into the air, completely forgetting he wasn't her toy until he was already out of her grasp. Then it clicked and she was sent into a panicked tizzy.
"Uh oh! I-I'll catch him!" She outstretched her arms, hoping to catch the poor little toy in her hooves before he smacked on the ground.
"Help Mr. Toymaker!"
Maybe John should of stayed home today...
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 8:17 pm
Tinker chuckled softly as he watched the filly play around the little stage. Both puppets were moving from side to side with a happy positive hum and nodding as they watched John started jumping and bouncing all about. All three of them gave a gasp as the doll flew upwards, and Tinker quickly got up, picking Singsong up higher to catch the doll.
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 8:51 pm
"Whoa!" Singsong yelled with surprise as her little hooves left the ground and suddenly she was raised up high. And not a moment too soon! John's landing from his amazing stunt was not on the ground but in the warm waiting arms of Singsong.
The little filly sighed with relief and hugged the toy close once he was good and safe with her. With no bumps or bruises on the plush, the filly burst into bubbly laughter. "We did it! We saved John!" She raised the fine dressed toy in the air like Tinker Toy was doing with her. Now if only there was a round of applause for what they had just pulled off! It must of been an amazing sight.
The curly-haired child cuddled him close. She was so happy he was okay! "Hehe, he got to soar with the eagles and still make it back in one piece. All thanks to you!" Her eyes twinkled in admiration at Tinker Toy as a blush flushed her cheeks. What a cool guy! Everything about him was wondrous. She was going to have to come here more often.
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 1:42 pm
" Excellent catch!" Tinker laughed as he put her gently down, Mr. Scales nodding excitedly besides him moments later. " John has always been one for the extraordinary. He loves to give a good show." He winked light.
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