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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Sept 16, 2015 17:46:18 GMT -5
The lights in the building dimmed an a lowbeam yellow light and dim blue spotlight converged on the pony so only she was really visible on stage. The Filly cleared her throat and started her poem, looking down at the paper occasionally but otherwise reciting it like she's rehearsed it, "My sister Missy, and our kitten Wiskey, were traveling down the street. I dashed right past her, for you couldn't ask for, a tastier midsummer treat.
For Misses Thimble, so pretty and nimble, had baked a pastry supreme. And you couldn't guess, of which flavor she'd test, could it be strawberry or cream?
We were quite hungry, but so out of money, it seems as though we were beat. Our cat like a fox, from her mind came some thoughts, of how she would nab it to eat.
Hopped to the window, and slipped like a bimbo, she pushed it right off its beam. Right on us it fell, and we gave out a yell, still the taste came straight from a dream.
Thank you." The filly finished and bowed gracefully.
OOC: I'll let you respond first.
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Post by Bio Plus on Sept 16, 2015 17:55:34 GMT -5
"What a cute little poem." Rarity whispered and Pinkie nodded who was caught in the moment, both thinking of treats and the whimsical words.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Sept 16, 2015 18:07:35 GMT -5
Ruby snapped her applause and the rest of the room, lacking thumbs and pointer fingers, tapped lightly on the chairs or tables or bar with their hooves, their tapping also being no louder than a snap of the fingers. The filly, content with the reaction, quickly picked up her stuff and exited stage left as the announcer entered stage right. "Isn't she adorable, yes she totally bribed me to say that, Just kidding!" Night said quickly, grabbing the audiences attention almost immediately, "Next is an open slot. Anyone with a poem on their hearts they'd like to share may come up and show their stuff. Do I have any volunteers?" Night said and the room brightened a little so all the patrons were visible again.
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Post by Bio Plus on Sept 16, 2015 19:04:55 GMT -5
Skullboy raised his hand and waved it. "I'd like to try!" He called out to Night.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Sept 18, 2015 9:04:46 GMT -5
"Great, it's always good to see a new face around the poetry scene. Com on up, and while he does that, let's give him some encouragement." Night said, looking around to the crowd. They, in turn, cheered for Skullboy. Ruby looked up to Skullboy, "You have something prepared?" she asked, caught off guard they he was so eager to go up.
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Post by Bio Plus on Sept 18, 2015 11:16:21 GMT -5
"No." Skullboy told Ruby as he stood up. "But I've I've listened to many of Poe's poems and I think I have an idea for one." He said and walked over to the stage. "Hi." He said to the crowd. "I'm Skullboy and I'm from Gloomsville."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Sept 19, 2015 11:24:53 GMT -5
The crowds cheered him on once more and waited in eager anticipation for his poem.
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Post by Bio Plus on Sept 19, 2015 21:41:51 GMT -5
Skullboy cleared his throat and was a bit stiff, but once he started he was very dramatic as he threw his hands out passion.
"A muse! A muse! My heart calls for a muse! For it longs that these hands should be used. How can a person know their reason? If there is no tree, no root, no season? So I call to the wind, 'What must I do!?' 'I must know! Do you? Do you?' Hark! It calls back! Can it be? Am I hearing my destiny. A shimmer of hope, that my heart should be filled with the glimmer of light on dresses that's frilled. To create, to make, to inspire with attire. To give friends coats and hats and socks they require. That their joy should be a fashion And my heart finally knows a passion."
Skullboy fell silent after the last word, both for effect and to wait for the crowd's reaction.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Sept 21, 2015 15:05:15 GMT -5
OOC: Where did you get that from, it's beautiful!
BIC: The crowed was actually stunned silent for a bit. They hadn't expected this from the newcomer at all and they each gave their varying looks. Ruby was the first to start cheering right after he finished, "That was wonderful Skullbow. Woohoo!"
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Post by Bio Plus on Sept 21, 2015 17:33:28 GMT -5
ooc: I made it up. Although I did draw inspiration after reading Edgar Allan Poe's Dreams and used a similar rhyming pattern. "Thanks Ruby." Skullboy said putting his hand behind his head and blushing a bit. Pinkie followed with her own applause and Rarity joined in saying. "I really liked that poem."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Sept 22, 2015 10:17:58 GMT -5
OOC: I can see the correlation but I just want you to know that that poem was more beautiful then anything I've ever written... BIC: It wasn't long before the entire room was caught up in applause, real applause, and Night got on stage and rapped his hoof around Skullboys shoulder, "It's he wonderful. Not only was the poem wonderful, but the execution was flawless. I feel sorry for whomever has to come up after him." He said as the group slowly simmered down.
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Post by Bio Plus on Sept 22, 2015 16:02:20 GMT -5
ooc: But I liked yours more. It was more whimsical.
"I'm sorry." Skullboy told Night about his comment of the next pony coming up. "I didn't mean to upset anyone."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Sept 23, 2015 15:05:10 GMT -5
OOC: And I liked the strong expressive language of yours. Even before knowing it drew from Po, I could practically hear the emotion of the piece.
BIC: "Oh no, you see. Here at the Night's Club, we like to set the bar high and envision true art, making it our goal to see it through, and you've done just that. Guys like you help keep the rest of up primed for the best." Night explained and started walking Skullboy to the side of the stage so they could move on with the show.
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Post by Bio Plus on Sept 23, 2015 17:13:48 GMT -5
"Oh." Skullboy said. "I guess that's okay then, thanks." He headed back to the group when they were off the stage.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Oct 1, 2015 20:18:49 GMT -5
"We'll have our first small break here before continuing with the readings. Take this opportunity to get a drink or get rid of it." Night said and got off stage. The room was well lit once again and the ponies began their loud but focused hustle to fill the break and get back to their seats. "This is fun. That first girl was cute." Ruby said clasping her hands together and thinking back to her poem.
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Post by Bio Plus on Oct 1, 2015 20:51:29 GMT -5
"Wow, Skullboy, your poem was really good too." Pinkie told him. "Thanks Pinkie." Skullboy said.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Oct 1, 2015 20:56:03 GMT -5
"Yeah, so... Who was your inspiration for your poem?" Ruby asked, batting her eyelashes ever so slightly. OOC:
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Post by Bio Plus on Oct 1, 2015 21:36:01 GMT -5
"It was Rarity." Skullboy admitted. "She made me realize that I might be descended from a long line of designers. So I want to try and design clothes for my friends as well." "Oh? Well, I'm flattered." Rarity said. ooc:
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Oct 7, 2015 16:37:16 GMT -5
"Oh." Ruby said, disappointed but showing none of it in her expression, "That's so sweet."
OOC: What are we going to do with AJ and Puss?
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Post by Bio Plus on Oct 7, 2015 16:47:31 GMT -5
ooc: I don't know. And I'm at a social block with these as well. But let's switch over anyway and try something, anything.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Oct 9, 2015 19:06:11 GMT -5
Aj had eaten all her food, dessert, and finished two large drinks. She lounged happily and rubbed her belly contently. OOC: Your turn
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Post by Bio Plus on Oct 9, 2015 19:36:17 GMT -5
ooc: Not very inspirational. Puss had finished his food and desert as well and was looking at Applejack. "I hope you have enjoyed your meal." He told Applejack.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Oct 9, 2015 19:41:38 GMT -5
"Phew, my relation was right, this place was great." AJ said and tapped her belly once more before sitting up, "Well, you finished eating?" OOC: LOL
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Post by Bio Plus on Oct 9, 2015 20:08:29 GMT -5
"I have." Puss answered. "And the food was delicious. But the best part of the meal was being with you."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Oct 9, 2015 20:17:55 GMT -5
"Well, we should get going then. If I sit any longer I'm actually going to get fat." She said getting out of their personal booth. She put out a few bits on the table for the tip. The waiter started walking up to them to finalize their visit, having seen AJ get up. "Will you two be leaving this evening?" She asked walking up to them.
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Post by Bio Plus on Oct 9, 2015 20:38:27 GMT -5
"Yes, thank you. The meal was wonderful." Puss told the waitress.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Oct 9, 2015 21:03:55 GMT -5
"Alright, you pay up front and I'll clean the table. Have a wonderful rest of the night." She said and moved to start clearing the dishes. "Shall we?" AJ said, already walking to the front desk.
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Post by Bio Plus on Oct 10, 2015 12:06:49 GMT -5
"Thank you." Puss thanked the waiter and walked with AJ. At the counter he paid for their dinner and thank the head waiter there as well.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Oct 18, 2015 0:34:53 GMT -5
Now outside, the two were greeted by the brisk, crisp night. Probably the onset of autumn, or some pegasus having a bit of fun.
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Post by Bio Plus on Oct 18, 2015 16:18:04 GMT -5
"It is a bit chilly." Puss told AJ. "Just let me know if you are cold and I'll walk closer to you to keep you warm."
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