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Raripila nearly jumped out of her skin when Aviary started using magic, especially when the little flower she'd just given her suddenly was clipped into her hair! Hers! Weren't the flowers for the alicorn though? One little hoof went up to touch the flower's stem, wondering if it looked off place in her plain brown mane but loving it all the same.

"What are the flowers for? The pony that gave it to me asked me my 'status' for some reason but I didn't answer and got one anyway." Much to her confusion. But at least with Aviary she felt... calmer. Far more calm than when she'd first walked in all alone without anyone around her. Anyone she knew. That's what she got for not making any friends yet of course, it's not like she could ask anyone from Drizzletown to come with her when she'd only just gotten a home there.

An even shyer smile crossed her face and Raripila bowed her head once more. "It's nice here, even if it's really loud and crowded. The ponies above water seem to have so much fun..."

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Abeno Seimei

Oh well she barely even needed one of these flowers then, given that she was so single it probably was stamped across the very end of her awkward nose. Her hoof went to the stem once more as if to take it off, but she simply pressed it there a little firmer. It was such a pretty flower she'd hate to take it out of her hair after Aviary went through the trouble of pinning it there in the first place so kindly. "Well I have the correct one somehow then, at least they knew..."

A smile flashed across her face meekly when Spring Rain was brought up. "Oh I live there now, before I lived in the darkest and coldest part of the ocean for... well years. We had to move when it got too warm for mother and we got close enough to the surface that I just couldn't help myself." Really Raripila hadn't been able to help herself at all, she'd swum to the surface and that was the end of it. Ever since then she'd lived in Drizzletown in a little home full of flowers. "If you ever stop by Drizzletown I can give you some flowers in return for this one."

Usually she had some form of flower on her, but tonight it was just this one since she'd come so far into the city for the event. But someday she would get one to this new friend of hers. "Do you live nearby as well?"

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Abeno Seimei

Lalarit followed her gestures and was about to speak before the very pony Aviary had been referring to approached them and introduced themselves. "Very kind of you to come and join us," he said. "My name is Lalarit. It's funny you mention Drizzletown; Aviary was just speaking about the birds there. It must be an engaging place if the birds are worth mentioning and so are the flowers."

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tab Iris had a fun time balancing her plate as she made her way over, wings outstretched to help. When she reached her seat she flushed as he pulled it out, setting her plate gently down.

tab "Oh, thank you!" She gratefully settled into her seat, beaming up at the dragon as she set her napkin in her lap. Another blush as he commented on her food, although it didn't deter her from nibbling mashed potatoes.

tab "I don't know! My parents used to say I was eating a hole in the house. Maybe I have a fast digestive system?" She giggled, shrugging gently. "Why? Are you competing with me? I see your plate." She teased lightly, nodding towards his own plate with a small smile.



tab Queeqeg watched them strut, laughing gently. It was nice to see someone so confident! They noted his puff of breath, mentally wishing to just snip their bangs right there and then.

tab "I feel like we'll be emptying this by the end of the night," they laughed, generously scooping desserts onto their own plate, particularly the pudding.


bitsie spider

“I suppose that's as good a reason as any to venture into the nightlife of a city,” Scotch mused more to himself than anyone in particular. He lifted his drink again, intent on taking another sip when he found it was empty. He frowned softly, brows creasing as he stared at the empty glass. This just wouldn't do.

He did notice, however, they had no drinks either. “Would you ladies care for a drink? It seems I need another, anyway,” he chuckled, rising as he awaited their answers.


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Dancer did her best to hide the small giggle that bubble from her throat with a well placed cough. She pat her chest for extra effect. “Thank goodness for that, at least,” she nodded firmly, donning her most serious expression. All dramatics aside, she was truly relieved he didn't find her too overwhelming.

When he rose from his seat, she moved to do the same. It was only polite, after all. “Oh, yes please.” Her eyes flickered to the table before moving back to him. Did he mean for her to stay here? She was sure he wouldn't simply walk away from her--though she didn't doubt he may have considered it. Still, it seemed rude to assume he would bring her a drink. “Shall I await thy return or accompany thee?”

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(I tried a thing!)

At the mention of her living in the same town Raripila couldn't help but let her eyes widen and her fins flare in surprise, she'd been living near an Alicorn and hadn't even known it. But then it sounded like she'd only just become one? It all sounded rather complex but what she understood was the other was extremely nice and that was enough for her.

"Oh I don't know that I'll ever leave Drizzletown now, I love it so. Lots of soft rain and flowers... it's so beautiful." Even though she said that, deep down she could understand the need to try and get out on one's own, given that was exactly what she'd just done herself not too long ago. "I hope that you find someplace that's just as beautiful once you decide to move."

Green eyes flashed when the dragon spoke and she forced herself to calm down and bow her head to them both with a little blush. "D-drizzletown is amazing, if you haven't been there yet I promise you'll love it should you ever." She told the larger dragon, trying to keep herself from sounding shy and nervous, this wasn't Lalarit's fault she was like this, it was her mother's constant fears that were to blame. "It's nice to meet you."

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Abeno Seimei

Sorry it's been so long! ;w;

Emalthya

Neoma softly leans against her sister. Not enough to be a distraction to her, but enough to feel comforted by her presence; especially after hearing the question Butterscotch asked the two of them. The hybrid just wasn’t sure how to answer. It seemed rather pathetic to be honest and tell him that she was only there to be with her sister, not wanting to be at home alone; but she really didn’t know another reason why she was here. She remains silent for a moment as she mulls an answer in her head, hooves coming up to fiddle nervously with the braid in her main. Eventually, her shoulders lift in a small shrug. ”I wanted to meet new ponies as well.” She replies softly, her tailmouth slowly curling around her lap, almost seeming to soothe her with a rumble coming from it.

Noticing Scotch stand, she glances up to him and then quickly away again so not to be rude. The question spawns a soft smile at the offer, just realizing that neither of them have even made one move to get refreshments or food for that matter. ”Some juice would be nice, if they have it. Th-thank you. A-also, would you mind checking on my rabbit? I know she went towards the refreshment table. She shouldn’t be too hard to miss.”


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RozeyBear

Abeno Seimei

”Alright, food and drink should be good.” He said with a sigh, still not certain he was even alright with the idea of other ponies coming to him. The last comment Ban told him got, both, his and his tailmouth smiling. ”I know, thank you. I always enjoy our times together Ban. Thank you for being there with me.” Before the other male could get too far, Arachnos hooked a paw around him to pull him in for a quick hug, his tail seeming to do the same as it hisses out a soft. ”Friend.”

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SwordOfTheDarkOnes

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Orange Zest chuckled at the Dragon, realizing he was a bit uncomfortable. He recognized the signs from hanging around Prickly Pear so often. Humming softly, he took a step or so back, but stayed close enough to talk.
"This is a special event hosted by a special club, meant for ponies to get to know each other in celebration of Hearts and Hooves Day. Hence the roses," he said, motioning to the rose he, the Dragon, and the other pony all wore.
"I am sure they asked you your relationship status upon coming in, right?" He raised a brow curiously.





Prickly Pear spooked at the gentle voice, fluttering her wings rapidly as if to run away, but she stayed in place. Her pale eyes roamed the pony's figure, finding it a non threatening pose, and slowly reached for the drink.
"Thank you..." she murmured softly, tilting her head gratefully. When the pony spoke again, her gaze turned towards them from the drink she was sipping.
"Yes... My friend dragged me and my brother, neither of us really wanted to come, but he has been so kind as to try some of the things we like, we thought we would try something he liked..." Her eyes scanned the room for Lunar and Zest, and she thought she saw Lunar somewhere across it, but she could not spot Zest. Her gaze turned back to the pink pony.
"My name is Prickly Pear," she offered softly, smiling a bit.