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 Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 2:50 pm
"I could probably rope Dragonfly into a camping trip. None of the others, though," he mused to himself, smiling politely at the waiter as the food arrived. He hadn't been kidding when he said he was excited for the spinach puffs. Taking his fork and knife in his magic, Lance set to his meal.
"And even if it's practical, it's still a good hobby if you enjoy it. Better, I'd say, if you can use it at the end of the day." And if she grew tired of her work, she could always donate it to foals and fillies in need. A blanket like that could make someone's day! It was also a well and good practical gift.
...Was he romanticizing blankets? Gracious, he really had no idea how to deal with pretty mares. Just Lance made a mental note to consult his brother and sister on the issue as soon as he could. Perhaps his father, as well.
"I am," Lance replied earnestly, his smile bright. "My sister Dragonfly and I train together a lot in combat. I grew before she did, so the size difference is a bit unfair. We try to make it work, though. Then I've got Royal We and Damselfly, and they're just about as sweet as can be. Not quite as into fighting as my sister and I."
He laughed fondly at foalhood memories of swordfighting and rescuing damsels in distress.
"Mom and dad are just about as great as parents can be. Kind, loving, firm but gentle. You couldn't ask for a better family."
"What about you? Any family to speak of?"
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 6:28 pm
Blind Love smiled softly as he spoke, taking a small bite of her food. Delicious. No surprise there! Lance seemed to have a way with words, even if he came off as not knowing it. The hobbies she had originally viewed as silly suddenly seemed much... cooler, in a way. Her smile illuminated further as he spoke of his family. Cute. She always found the ones who spoke fondly of their family trustworthy.
"I do, actually." Her own eyes lit up for a second time. Ah, her family. La famille. "I was adopted by a mare named Noel, and her husband, Negative. I haven't met all of my siblings, but there's five other children, all blood born from them. They've always treated me very kindly, ever since I could remember." She paused, taking another bite before delicately wiping her mouth with a napkin. "I couldn't have asked for a better upbringing. I was- am a lucky mare."
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:28 pm
"Ah! I've heard nothing but lovely things about that family. No wonder you're such an incredible lady." Perhaps he was still awkward, but there was still a certain ease falling over the conversation. All likely on Blind Love, Lance realized- a natural social butterfly if ever there was one. This is what she did, after all! It was little wonder she could get his hoof out of his mouth to have a lovely conversation. And a lovely meal, to boot! His date might've snubbed him, but in Lance's humble opinion, it was working out for the best. As he worked on his meal and they talked, he reflected on the chances of a success of the evening with another mare besides this one.
"So beyond interrupting your relaxing day, I don't believe I ever asked that afternoon- what brought you to the spa that day?" He asked curiously, more relaxed. Perhaps he just needed a meal to ease himself into conversation...
Hah. Dragonfly would get a kick out of that notion. Terrible at socializing, unless steak is involved.
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Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:59 pm
She couldn't help but slightly shift at the comment of her family, smothering the need to show pride. He had? Of course he had, Noel and Negative were wonderful. Without them, she wouldn't have had a home. They deserved all the praise they got!
Ah, right, the spa. Her head tilted ever so slightly to the side as her eyes drifted to the kitchen. "I have a habit of overworking myself." She breathed, a soft sigh on the tip of her tongue. "I like to work, especially when it benefits others. My employee's, however, noticed I was working myself into the ground. At one point, they had chipped in to send me to the spa, and I couldn't say no. Not when they went to all that effort."
She still remembered the "intervention". All of them piled into the kitchen, sliding a little envelope towards her. She was going to the spa, they had said, and there was no room for a 'no'. "I'm glad they did. I was able to meet someone very lovely in the process." Oh. Whoops. That was supposed to be an internal thought.
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 2:22 pm
"I've rather the same problem, admittedly. My brother- Royal We- I'm pretty sure, even as a foal, he knew I was going to be the sort. That's probably why we started our spa day..." He mused aloud, thinking fondly on his brother. They weren't much alike, but they still got on swimmingly- and that was just fine in Lance's book. Really, he ought to go give Royal We a visit, now that he thought about it.
"I work security, which means I'm wandering quite a bit. It's gotten me to the point I know a few phonies, and I never mind helping out... it's just that sometimes, helping out turns into a six hour ordeal, and I've forgotten what the original chore was!" He laughed sheepishly, shaking his head. Giving to a fault, he'd been told once. It was that sort of thing that'd brought him to meet Umbra, though. So perhaps it wasn't all bad?
"If it's all the same to you," Lance said, a bit more quietly and a bit more seriously, "I'm rather glad I got to meet you as well."Yushika Aaaand I think we can wrap here?
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:23 pm
She kept a smile as he spoke, head cocked slightly to the side. He was a good guy, she knew that much. A part of her almost felt bad for the person who missed out on this date, and another part found that small part of her delighted they had. When his tone shifted her head raised slightly, a slight flush touching her cheeks.
"I'm glad." She managed, mouth feeling particularly dry at that exact moment. What was this? Did she - no, no way. He was handsome, and sweet (and it didn't hurt he worked in security, lets be honest), but she didn't have a crush did she? How juvenile. How new! Distracting herself from the rather embarrassing thoughts at hand, the phony shifted, tidying up her napkin as a way to keep her own flushed cheeks from eyesight.
"I've had a lovely evening, after all." She almost added 'and I hope to do it again', biting her tongue instantly. Just enjoy right now. Right now was definite, and nice, and without pressure. Whatever happened onward would happen when it wished to, or if it wished to. She was content simply living in this moment right now.
Though, she did hope to do it again. Moonstone Dazzle And I believe my post can be the last!
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