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Twilight Rendevous
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Topic Started: Jan 24 2014, 12:58 PM (670 Views)
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Nova
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Dec 2 2014, 11:20 PM
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"That's no way to think, Princess." Nova said in an attempted reassuring tone. "Maybe you just need to better assert yourself. A timid leader won't have many followers. It's kind of like they told me in training; If you have no idea what you're doing, act like you do, and ponies will follow."
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"Maybe... It's time to forget..."
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Princess Twilight Sparkle
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Dec 5 2014, 12:53 AM
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Twilight takes a moment to think over Nova's words. "Maybe if I could just get over this whole awkward situation I'd be less timid. I'm still just so unused to how everypony treats me here. The formality, the nervousness... not to mention this case revolves around my childhood, and how someone violated my privacy and my trust."
She stops, lifting her head in assurance. "You know what? You're right, Nova. I need to be more assertive, and take charge. I have a job to do!" She wraps her forelegs around his neck in a quick hug, letting go after a second. "Thank you. Let's go."
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Nova
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Dec 5 2014, 01:25 AM
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Nova was about give a few more words of encouragement, but Twilight seemed to find her own and suddenly she was uncomfortably close. "Uh, right. Ahem. Back to business. Where to next?"
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"Maybe... It's time to forget..."
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Princess Twilight Sparkle
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Dec 5 2014, 01:32 AM
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"Well, next we need to find-" Twilight is interrupted by a low growling noise. Her face heats up slightly, but she keeps her cool demeanor. "...something to eat. Let's swing by that kitchen, then go find our next suspect. Either of you object?"
Twilight heads back down the hall, following the scent. She made a mental note to carry around trail rations or something next time. Then she pulls out a notepad and actually makes a note.
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Nova
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Dec 5 2014, 01:58 AM
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"Never say no to food." Nova's partner says. Nova lets out a sigh, but follows anyway, realizing that he was pretty hungry as well. "Alright, food first. Good call."
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Princess Twilight Sparkle
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Dec 5 2014, 04:01 AM
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Twilight heads into the kitchen, finding it surprisingly empty. A single Earth mare bustles about, moving from one pot to another, while a unicorn stallion slices up fruit for a pie. A long metal table holds several plates of food: salads, sandwiches, muffins, tacos, cupcakes, cookies, bagels, and one pot of soup.
Twilight makes a conscious effort not to drool.
"Excuse me, ma'am? I hate to intrude like this-"
The mare never stops moving, but interrupts Twilight. "You're a bit early, aren't you dearies? Shift change isn't for another half hour, I thought."
Her unicorn assistant, who had stopped chopping to bow deeply to Twilight, chimes in. "I doubt a Princess is part of the day shift guards, Cookie."
Twilight, annoyed at being interrupted again, flares her wings to get the chef's attention. "My friends and I are working on a case, and are taking a quick break to rest and refuel. We were just wondering if we could have some food?"
Cookie bows her head for a second, then keeps working, swatting her assistant across the head for stopping. "My apologies, your majesty. Feel free to grab a plate. It's a buffet, after all. As long as you don't mind common pony food."
"Actually, I love common food. Thank you both so much." Her smile is a little forced, probably because she's gritting her teeth so hard. But she quickly recovers and sets upon the long table, telekinetically passing a plate to Nova and his partner, then loading up one for herself.
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Nova
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Dec 9 2014, 04:03 AM
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While Twilight was busy with forcing her smile, Nova was trying hard to hold his back. It really was funny seeing how the staff treated the princess of friendship. Nova himself had actually done his homework and knew full well about her origins.
He took the plate gratefully. "Th-thank you, princess." He said, trying to hold back the laughter. Frolic was entirely oblivious to the irony of the situation and was simply happy to get some food in his belly.
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Princess Twilight Sparkle
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Dec 9 2014, 10:59 PM
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Oblivious to Nova's struggle, Twilight finds a spot to sit and eat, the smell of lunch making her stomach rumble again. Whatever complaints she may have had for the chefs vanished when she started eating. Good food and good friends instantly put a smile on her face and a bounce in her step.
"Alright, guys. Good news is that we've gotten some food, and know who our next suspect is: Lemon Pledge. Bad news is that with lunch over, finding her may prove more difficult. I suggest we find a schedule somewhere. Maybe back in the break room?"
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Nova
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Dec 9 2014, 11:17 PM
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Nova ate his hayburger with zeal and washed it down with a cold glass of juice. Now they needed to find Lemon Pledge. "A schedule would be good. Or if we could find someone who knows where she would be about now."
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Princess Twilight Sparkle
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Dec 9 2014, 11:29 PM
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"Then that's what we'll do. Frolic, can you go to the break room and see if anypony in there knows where she is? Nova and I will stop by PR again and grab a schedule."
She pauses, remembering Nova eating that piece of paper earlier. "Unless you'd rather not, Nova. Maybe avoid Mrs. Spruce..."
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Nova
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Dec 9 2014, 11:33 PM
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Frolic saluted and headed back to the break room to start asking around. Nova gulped at the mention of the dreaded Mrs. Spruce. "I don't know what you mean." He lied. "Let's go get that schedule. The sooner the better."
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Princess Twilight Sparkle
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Dec 9 2014, 11:42 PM
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Twilight eyes Nova cautiously, frowning slightly. "Right..." She draws the word out, but doesn't press for more information. "Let's go." She takes the lead, heading back upstairs with Nova.
When they reach PR, they are greeted by the bubbly Ms. Decimal, with her aged coworker nowhere in sight.
Twilight is only slightly disappointed.
"Nice to see you again, sir. And welcome, Princess! Anything I can do to help?"
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Nova
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Dec 9 2014, 11:49 PM
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"Hello, Miss." Nova greets. "We just need the schedule for Ms. Lemon Pledge today. If it's not too much trouble." Nova was only slightly paranoid about the missing elderly assailant.
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Princess Twilight Sparkle
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Dec 9 2014, 11:53 PM
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Decimal nods brightly, going over to a filing cabinet. "I'll get that for you in a jiffy!"
Twilight cocks an eyebrow, restraining a smirk. "She seems perky. And everything is so orderly here." She actually does smile now. "I like her."
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Nova
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Dec 10 2014, 12:00 AM
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Nova nods. "Yeah, she's nice." He agreed. "Cute too, if it's not too bold of me to say." He concluded with a grin. "So what do you think you'll do if Ms. Pledge doesn't have the books?" He asked.
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