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A Meeting at Noon; Coeur and Wing
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Topic Started: Jul 14 2014, 09:44 PM (188 Views)
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Coeur Greystone
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Jul 14 2014, 09:44 PM
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It felt good to be back in Canterlot, Coeur had to admit. While he loved his home, there was just a different feeling about the capital of Equestria that he enjoyed… even if the snobby nobles dampened his mood. At the least, his new status meant that some of them actually bothered to glance his direction.
As the sun beat down, the unicorn smiled a bit, going to his favorite café and getting a cold tea and sandwich. He'd become fond of this place, he found.
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Byddaf yn ymladd ar gyfer y rhai nad ydynt yn gallu ymladd drostynt eu hunain, ac yn dinistrio y rhai sydd yn fygythiadau i fywydau pobl eraill.
(I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, and destroy those who are threats to the lives of others.)
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Wing
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Jul 14 2014, 10:39 PM
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He didn't like being out in the day, but it couldn't be helped. Eclipse needed Solaris. The unicorn had the unique bladecasting, could lead ponies, and was a war hero. If Eclipse was going to have to start taking a more active role, a role that involved being out of the shadows, Solaris was the only candidate to effectively fill that role.
To that end, he had been following a pony for the day. One of Solaris' close friends. A prince from the country Whinns, Coeur Greystone. Solaris' biggest problem seemed to be trust. Maybe getting the trust of Greystone would help.
How to do it, was the problem. He wasn't good at social interactions. But he knew he couldn't reveal what he was a part of, that would go against his mission. He decided the direct route would be best.
He dove down, landing into an alley next to the cafe. He pulled his cloak around his wings, and moved into the cafe. He sat down in front of Greystone. "Prince Coeur Greystone. I understand you are a friend of Sir Solaris Strike. I need to gain his trust." He said, as if that said it all.
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Coeur Greystone
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Jul 14 2014, 10:44 PM
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Coeur was just about to take the first bite of his sandwich when this unknown pegasus sat down and spoke to him. The only reason he didn't take his sword and point it at him right away was because he was using his hooves to hold his meal. He just looked at Wing for a few moments before setting his sandwich down and sighing.
"Aye? Issat so? You do realize tha' if yer trying to rope me into something… jus' asking me outright when I dunnae even know yer bloody name is pretty counterproductive, aye?!"
His green eyes gave Wing a steely glare as he took a bite of his meal. After swallowing, he took a drink of his tea before speaking again. "We are friends, aye. Really, we're like brothers. You need to gain his trust? Tha' doesn't sound suspect in the slightest!" His voice was, of course, dripping with sarcasm, though given this stallion's lack of social graces, Coeur doubted that he'd pick up on it.
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Byddaf yn ymladd ar gyfer y rhai nad ydynt yn gallu ymladd drostynt eu hunain, ac yn dinistrio y rhai sydd yn fygythiadau i fywydau pobl eraill.
(I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, and destroy those who are threats to the lives of others.)
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Wing
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Jul 14 2014, 11:42 PM
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"I have no name, but you may call me Wing, if you would prefer." He did indeed have no clue of the sarcasm, continuing on without missing a beat. "Suspect or not, I need his trust. I have spoken to him of an opportunity to help better serve Equestria. I fear his lack of trust in me and what I represent makes him weary of me and this opportunity."
"You know him, you can speak with him. I need your help." Again, it was said as if it explained it all. He really didn't have much in the way of social skills.
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Coeur Greystone
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Jul 14 2014, 11:45 PM
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"Wing. How… fitting." By the Allfather, did he need a drink right now. This pegasus was seriously testing his patience…
"And ye think that I can spin this any better than you can? Especially since I haven't a bloody clue what 'opportunity' you're talking about? I wouldn't trust you, either!"
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Byddaf yn ymladd ar gyfer y rhai nad ydynt yn gallu ymladd drostynt eu hunain, ac yn dinistrio y rhai sydd yn fygythiadau i fywydau pobl eraill.
(I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, and destroy those who are threats to the lives of others.)
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Wing
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Jul 15 2014, 02:47 PM
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"As I said, this opportunity relates to serving Equestria to his fullest capabilities. Beyond that, I cannot say." He gave a second of brief pause, before continuing. "What is it that I can do to prove to you my motives are..." He seemed to struggle for the right word. ".. Pure?"
It was clear Greystone didn't trust him either. He had no idea why,
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Coeur Greystone
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Jul 15 2014, 11:20 PM
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"Let me put it this way." Coeur took another drink of his tea. "'Tis a bit suspicious when yer asked to do something for a purpose ye don't know everything about. I'm a prince… I have to be careful. This backfires and it'll look really bad. Do ye understand now?"
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Byddaf yn ymladd ar gyfer y rhai nad ydynt yn gallu ymladd drostynt eu hunain, ac yn dinistrio y rhai sydd yn fygythiadau i fywydau pobl eraill.
(I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, and destroy those who are threats to the lives of others.)
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Wing
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Jul 16 2014, 01:10 AM
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"I do, yes." Despite his lack of understanding of socialization, he had become accustomed to understanding the basic nuances of international politics. "However, this is for the benefit of Solaris, and Equestria. There is no... detriment to yourself, or Whinns, as well."
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Coeur Greystone
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Jul 16 2014, 01:11 AM
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"Aye, I understand that." Coeur shook his head. "But I'm still not foolhardy enough to take everything told to me at face value. I dunnae even know what I'm supposed to try and convince Solaris to join with." The sienna unicorn snorted slightly.
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Byddaf yn ymladd ar gyfer y rhai nad ydynt yn gallu ymladd drostynt eu hunain, ac yn dinistrio y rhai sydd yn fygythiadau i fywydau pobl eraill.
(I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, and destroy those who are threats to the lives of others.)
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Wing
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Jul 16 2014, 11:01 PM
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"As I asked, what can I do to prove my motives are pure? If I can convince you of this, then perhaps you can convince Solaris I am somepony to trust."
He habitually cast his gaze around quickly. He didn't like being in the open.
Edited by Wing, Jul 17 2014, 03:45 PM.
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Coeur Greystone
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Jul 17 2014, 03:05 PM
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"Hmm…" Coeur thought for a moment, finishing his meal, then stood up. "Alright then. Since ye apparently cannae tell me the details about this… I'll give you a Whinnish test of character."
He stood up. "…Follow me. This area's too crowded."
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Byddaf yn ymladd ar gyfer y rhai nad ydynt yn gallu ymladd drostynt eu hunain, ac yn dinistrio y rhai sydd yn fygythiadau i fywydau pobl eraill.
(I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, and destroy those who are threats to the lives of others.)
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Jul 17 2014, 03:47 PM
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He narrowed his eyes. He had no idea what a Whinnish test would entail, but he didn't like being lead, either. One on hoof, it was his training kicking in. He was being lead to someplace that Coeur knew, but he did not. On the other, he didn't like following blindly. It reminded himself too much of what he was trying to change about himself. But, if it was by his own will, perhaps it wasn't so bad.
"Right behind you." Was the terse reply as he stood.
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Coeur Greystone
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Jul 17 2014, 06:36 PM
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"Glad to hear it." Had he not wanted to follow, Coeur would have just left, plain and simple. He lead Wing a little ways away from the buildings, to a more open space. "Here's good enough… so, tell me."
He stretched a bit before turning to face the Pegasus. "…Armed or unarmed?"
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Byddaf yn ymladd ar gyfer y rhai nad ydynt yn gallu ymladd drostynt eu hunain, ac yn dinistrio y rhai sydd yn fygythiadau i fywydau pobl eraill.
(I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, and destroy those who are threats to the lives of others.)
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Jul 18 2014, 02:24 AM
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He understood then. The Whinnish were deeply ingrained with fighting. He should have expected this. Still, if this is what he had to do, he would.
"Unarmed. Unless you wish it otherwise. I have no desire to bring actual harm to you."
It wasn't a statement laced with a taunt. It was the same stonefaced tone he had throughout the conversation. Underneath that, he prepared. The Whinnish Prince would be no pushover.
Edited by Wing, Jul 18 2014, 03:47 AM.
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Coeur Greystone
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Jul 18 2014, 08:38 PM
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"Alright, then." Coeur removed Alraune's scabbard from his side, setting the blade down, before standing on his hindlegs and hopping slightly in a boxing stance. "Bring it on. Let's see what ah can learn about ye on the battlefield."
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Byddaf yn ymladd ar gyfer y rhai nad ydynt yn gallu ymladd drostynt eu hunain, ac yn dinistrio y rhai sydd yn fygythiadau i fywydau pobl eraill.
(I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, and destroy those who are threats to the lives of others.)
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