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  1. For as much as Mars had said he didn't want to get dragged along the ground, that sure as sunshine was what had started to happen as soon as that line started reeling back in. Even the tree he'd once been holding onto had nearly been entirely uprooted, who knew what it would do to that rescue pony or her rescuee if they didn't have some kind of help! The diamond dog's hind paws dug deep into the mud as best as he was able, halting his return for the time being though skidding him slowly across the ground. He couldn't work fast right now, nor could he hold too tight lest the rope snap. The canine watched carefully as the two ponies were whipped around by the breeze, they were getting pulled back towards the ship as well, but without a steady hold, they were both at risk of getting slammed into any number of buildings or debris! Trudging through as best as he could towards the mares' rope, Mars would soon be just... close enough... to... "Gotchall!" wrap his arms around the windblown mares just as they slammed against his chest. With the two of them in tow, Mars would loosen his grip on the ground, skidding him back along towards the ship expediently as the rope was given sudden slack. It would keep the three of them safe from the worst of the winds for a few moments at least, until the upward drag would lift them all off the ground once again.
  2. Yù had just picked up her glass to take what was supposed to be a small sip while Kahz spoke, that last little line however caught her far off guard and had the mare minorly choke on her drink as he cheeks flushed a bright red, thoughts going on a roller coaster as she sat her glass down and coughed to catch her breath. Once she composed herself from her small coughing fit the qilin brushed back a lock of her mane that became displaced and smiled. "A-ah! Ahem, hah. Apologies. You are correct though, practice does make perfect, and I have to say I do look forward to the prospect of being able to practice with you long into the evenings." she would answer, reaching to take another sip of her drink. She was feeling quite thirsty after all.
  3. Mars gave a smile and lent a helping paw as best he could while the earth pony started working the rope around him "That's mighty nice'a ya miss, my ma sorted out a right good conditioner for it that I use! Gotta say yours looks pretty as well! M'name's Mars by the way, right good to meetcha! Circumstances notwithstandin y'know." once the rope was nice and taught he'd shake his head. "Ain't really got any questions though... Well, maybe 'cept one. Who's gonna catch us?" No sooner had the diamond dog asked that than the rope tugged tight. "Just gimme the word and I'll leggo, miss! Don't wanna pull the tree outta the ground, but don't wanna get us dragged along the ground either o'course."
  4. Yù didn't bother to hide the happy little sigh from Kahz' return kiss, nor the smile that spread across her face. The qilin had read many a romance novel in her day, and seen and heard most every corny cliche. But being on the receiving end of the sweet nothings was a whole different feeling. No longer was she living vicariously through some cookie cutter character, she was getting to write her own story. Here was hoping they could earn that Happily Ever After. For the time she contented herself with the Happily Here and Now, enjoying the company and the sushi in kind. The atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy which certainly helped as well. As Yù finished off the last of her portion of sushi, the mare's ears perked up at Kahz' suggestion. "Karaoke mm?" she mused on this. She liked to sing, usually just in private. Shower singing, singing while she cooked, that sort of thing. But she wasn't really sure if she had much in the way of skill, especially when put up beside someone who did it for a living!... Still though, today was a day for breaking out of one's shell it seemed. "You know what, I think that sounds like a fun idea, sober though! I'm not entirely confident with my ability without being drunk, I don't want your first impression of my voice sounding like a drenched cat yowling." Yù replied, giggling softly.
  5. Glad to see you back round friend And glad to have a bit more chaos around as well!
  6. This sure was a fine pickle he'd gotten himself into. Mars grumbled softly beneath the overpowering sound of the rain and winds. Runnin through all the scenarios on how to get himself outta this mess in one piece. Most of them far outside of the realm of possibility. Can't rightfully lasso a twister... Specially when you ain't got the rope for it anyway. He did have t'wonder if any unicorns out there could invent a rope for just that... Somethin to inquire about if he makes it outta this! While the diamond dog was busy pondering though, another blast of cannon fire rang over the storm and caught his attention. Glancing up towards where that ship was, it wasn't too hard to see from the flash that it wasn't aimed at the storm this time... It was aimed at the tree... Wait... the tree?! Panic ran through Mars' head for a moment as he watched. Sure, ripped away by a tornado was on the proverbial bingo card, but torpedoed? That was a new one on him. But as the projectile got closer, it became obvious that it wasn't a torpedo at all, but a pony! 'Now what in all th' hare brained...' Now wasn't a time for questioning though. Shaking his head hard, Mars wrapped his hind legs around the tree as best he could, freeing up his paws. It was difficult to hold on, but if he didn't act fast, there'd be two numbskulls getting whorled up instead of just him. Hittin the ground that fast wouldn't be pretty. With a grunt of effort the dog reached out just as the pony-projectile got close enough, snatching her out of the air and pulling her close to the tree. "Well! Can't say I ever had a pony shot at me before, but I reckon today's a pretty strange day already!" he shouted over the storm, offering the young mare a grin in spite of the dangers surrounding them.
  7. Yù smiled to herself as she ate, watching Kahz do the same, a little chuckle slipping forth. He wasn't the dapper prince or the knight in shining armor like the fairy tales and romance novels she used to read. He was more than that, he was real. Charming, funny, sweet, caring. Everything she ever wanted to take, what she felt she deserved. Perhaps that was the problem though. She had always been thinking to take without earning, take without giving in return. Until him. It was something she had parroted to her clients before. How one small change can go on to change your life for the better. The qilin never thought it would happen to her though. But boy she was thankful it did. Smile growing and another titter escaping her, Yù leaned over and kissed Kahz, snatching up a rice grain that cling to the side of his lips. "Missed a spot there." she teased before taking up another piece of sushi of her own to enjoy.
  8. "I've never felt like I was just part of a performance, dear. You make me feel like a leading role." Yù Xīn smiled as she placed her hoof atop Kahz' tapping one, giving it a gentle rub. "I understand that it can be difficult, being your true self, after having to mask to survive for so long. It's something we all do to an extent. I just want you to know that I've fallen for you, not just the parts you play." the mare leaned over and placed another kiss on the stallion's cheek just as the food at last arrived. "Oh, it does look delicious. Thank you very much." the kirin nodded her head gratefully to the waitress before turning her attention back towards Kahz. "Now on another note, hehehe, I'd be delighted to come along with you on your next tour, so long as your band mates don't protest. The last thing I want to do is cause turmoil like that." Yù smiled, casually picking up a pair of chopsticks she breathed out a small cloud of magic that soon surrounded the wooden implements. With a little tilt of her head they would dip down and carefully fetch up a piece of sashimi which she would gingerly dip into the soy sauce before fetching a touch of wasabi to the center part of the slice before finally eating it. "But so long as they've no objections, I don't mind tagging along."
  9. Mars huffed as he glanced around through the storms, clinging tight to his only lifeline. It was a sturdy ol' tree. Likely been through a storm or through before, but hoo doggy was this one heck of a twister. The diamond dog's eyes tailed over the various nearby houses. Sturdy too, well built. They'd still be mostly standing after all was said and done but there'd be some serious damage though either way if that like tornado couldn't be dealt with. And from the muffled sounds of explosions and the continuing wail of the winds, that was getting more and more likely by the second. Digging his hind paws into the ground and his forepaws snug into the tree, he could feel that even as deep as those roots were, it was taking all it had to not lose itself to the winds. Was it keeping Mars anchored, or was Mars anchoring it? Philosopicalness aside, losing a nice shade tree like this would be awful wouldn't. Y'know. Not to mention the mighty hurting it'd put on himself if he and the tree got launched into the stratosphere...
  10. Yù Xīn smiled softly as she listened. There was always a grain of truth in those fanciful tales of wonder and romance. Living in Equestria long enough easily proved that. Some of the things the country had gone through sounded like the impassioned writings of novelist, rather than truth. Then again she did suppose the idea of a floating city full of nigh on immortal dragons dispensing wisdom to an empire from on high had the makings of a rather interesting fairy tale itself. The mare's smile grew as Kahz leaned in and nuzzled her. It rescued her, of sorts, from getting lost in her fantasies for overlong. She did have to admit though, Kahz looked great in shining armor. Yù Xīn chuckled. "A therapist for the road ah? Well I suppose I could front you a discount." she remarked playfully, grinning as she started to take a sip. Her cheeks flushed again though, and that steam wasn't just from the tea. She kept the cup to her lips for a few moments longer to keep herself from stammering like a lovedrunk fool. She could hardly believe she could be so easily flustered by the idea, and yet here they were. Composing herself enough to swallow her mouthful of tea mostly successfully, Yù managed to pull back her playful grin and lean on a forehoof, smiling over at her beau. "Well I certainly hope that we can keep you out of more harrowing experiences, given I think you've had more than your fair share. Buuuuut. I'll hold you to that." she leaned in and kissed Kahz' cheek before nuzzling against him. "There's one request I have for when the day comes though. I want you to be you. No glamours or disguises. I want those there to see the stallion I fell in love with." With another nuzzle, the mare would set back up straight. "I won't force you to do that, of course. Your comfort on the matter is paramount. And I promise I won't hold it against you if you don't wish to."
  11. As the winds whipped and howled, Mars had clung himself tight to the tree he'd tied himself to. Claws dug in firmly to the bark with his eyes glued to the tornado... well as best as they could be in the daggum downpour. It was hard to see much of anything out here! Or hear for that matter. But even above the roaring gales, the diamond dog's ears picked up the sound of... explosions? Carefully cracking an eye open, Mars manage to catch the flash and bang of the final blast as it sucked up into the tornado, shredding the first of the twisters like cotton candy at a fair. The winds had died down considerably with the closest of the tornadoes dissipating, but two more still remained. Glancing around skyward, the diamond dog tried to spot where the shots had come from, eventually managing to spot the rocking airship. Huh, it took all kinds, he guessed! Wasn't much left the dog himself could do in this situation, 'cept to watch, wait, and hope they could manage the last ones before he ended up going on one heck of a tilt-a-whirl...
  12. Yù smiled softly, chuckling a little as she took a deep breath and calmed herself as best she was able, given the circumstances. Idly fiddling with her teacup she glanced down at her reflection with a small dreamy sigh. "Cliche as it might sound, I've always liked the idea of a storybook romance. Of sorts. It never really had to be a prince whisking me away, or rescuing me from a tower. Just something... real." the qilin took a sip of her tea and paused for a moment before speaking again. "I always figured it would be something I'd have to take for myself, grasp it in my hooves no matter what, like I always do. Never expected to find it naturally." Smiling up over at Kahz, she nodded in agreement as she met his eyes. Her own gaze wasn't as haggard by shadows of the past, but she carried no small part of a guilty past. "That being said... If things go well, and you don't get terribly bored of the taste." the mare gave a little wink, blowing a kiss to the changeling for emphasis. "I wouldn't mind a wedding someday. Proper or no. A ring doesn't make the relationship, it's more about what it symbolizes. Now, mind you, I'd not say that we'd have to just settle down and domesticate ourselves if this happened. After all, there's a lot of things left to do, a lot of world to see... But having a home to come back to together would certainly make it all the better." Yù's tone expressed both desire and patience, she didn't want to rush a good thing, she wanted to savour every moment she had while she had them.
  13. One could almost hear Yù's heart skip a beat inside her chest when her brain caught up with Khaz's little quip. The mare blinked, jest or no her cheeks flushed a bright red as a number of stereotypical domestic life scenarios played out in her head, a hoof placed against her cheek as she let out a giddy giggle. One could almost see little hearts floating up from her head just before she managed to snap herself back to reality, clearing her throat softly. "That ah, that sounds wonderful." she'd say with a nod as she glanced down at the menu. Briefly, she paused for a beat before continuing, glancing up to her little lovebug with a smile. "And the Sushi Ship sounds nice too."
  14. Mars was doing his darnedest to remind himself that these weather crews knew what they were doing. Torrential downpours often meant that the region had been dealing with serious drought. Tornadoes meant... Okay he wasn't entirely sure what tornadoes meant, but he didn't want to just jump to the conclusion that things had gotten out of their control. For the most part the twisters seemed to be staying a fair distance away, at this rate they'd skirt around the edges of the town without much of an issue. That was what he thought initially. And then the winds shifted. The rain whipped hard and stung the diamond dog's face as the hoof of his raincoat was flipped back. Wincing he held a paw up to shield his eyes as he gauged the storms again as the howls of the wind began to pick up. This would be cutting it close, the whirlwind would be strolling right through main street at this rate. "Oh, horseapples." the dog swore again, kicking at a small rock that merely whipped back and whacked him in the shin. This was far less than ideal, and every second was a risk, but the dog continued on, quickly barricading any doors with what he could, and helping the last few stragglers into their homes. Which left, well. Him. It wasn't a perfect solution, but a spare rope and a sturdy tree would... hopefully anchor him well enough with the knot tied securely... Hopefully.
  15. "Oh you~" the mare chuckled softly at Kahz' affection, leaning back over after he withdrew to place a little kiss on the changeling's cheek. Can't get away without retaliation that easily! "The stories I could tell about some of my clients." Yù rolled her eyes and shook her head as she picked up the list of rolls, nodding her head in thanks to the waitress. "I swear, some of them feel straight out of a stage production." With a little hum, the qilin's eyes trailed down the menu in thought. "I've always been rather partial to Rainbow Rolls myself, as well as the Shrimp Tempura Rolls..." Yù tapped her chin in thought as she continued browsing the selection. "Truth be told there's a few on here I've not tried before though. I wonder if it would be too much of a hassle for the chef if we got a sample platter of sorts. One or two of each for both of us?" she asked with a curious tilt of her head to her date.
  16. Leaning against the growing breeze, Mars grumbled to himself in concern. Getting doors and windows properly sealed shut wasn't a problem when the weather behaved, but the blinding rain and torrential downpour wasn't playing nice. The diamond dog was determined though, rushing between houses as he helped ponies either get inside or batten things down. Those clouds were looking meaner and meaner by the second though, and a few had already managed to touch down in the distance. "Urgh, ponyfeathers." he cursed under his breath. With a shake of his head and a tug at the hood of his raincoat — for all the good it was doing — he rushed off to another group of ponies to help them along. A trio of ponies had been ambling along with slow, elderly pony who despite initial complaints at being suddenly scooped up into the diamond dog's arms, was grateful after a large tree limb narrowly missed where the elder had been standing moments prior. Getting the four of them safely to their home and their door shut as tight as it would go, Mars squinted into the pouring rain. So far it seemed like most everyone had made it inside, but the heavy rain made it difficult to be sure. Trudging as swiftly as he could to check, Mars wouldn't be huddling inside until he was certain...
  17. Mars was no stranger to storms, big or small you get used to the routines to protect your place and property. Tying things out, making sure windows were latched, all that good stuff. Even away as far from home as he was at the moment, the habits served him well as he scurried around helping the innkeeper at the tavern he'd been staying at get the windows closed and sealing up spot where the wicked storm was flooding. He loved a rainy night just as much as the next dog, but this one was getting out of paw. The weather pegasi must be terribly behind for this big of a storm. With a hefty sigh, Mars wiped his brow and meandered over to the window. Some ponies out there were still struggling with getting their windows closed and things inside. The rain was coming down not so much in sheets but in comforters. Which a little rain ain't never hurt no one... but what concerned the diamond dog was the wind, and the colour the sky had turned. Ducking his head down he glance further up towards the sky with a furrowed brow. Ahh ponyfeathers. Much to the innkeeper's confusion, Mars threw on his meager raincoat and quickly bolted out the door, closing it tight behind him as he rushed down the road, doing his best to help ponies get their things in order before those funnel clouds got any worse... With any luck that wouldn't be an issue... But luck can be a fickle thing sometimes...
  18. Name: Mars Sex: Male Age: Teenage Species: Diamond Dog (American Dingo) Eye Colour: Baby Blue Fur: Snowy White with Dark Red (#8B0000) freckles across the bridge of his muzzle and around his hind end. Hair/Tail: A medium length mop of Bright Red hair, and a slightly curled tail with the same Dark Red (#8B0000) as his freckles at the tip. The pads on both his upper and lower paws are a Light Pink (#FCBFD7) in colouration, as is his nose. Physique: Above average height, with a slender but toned build and rather sizable forepaws. Residence: Saddleveil Plains, between Fillydelphia and Baltimare Occupation: Farmdog (Missing Prince) Unique Traits: Ruff Rider: Growing up on a farm means a lot of hard work and exercise day in and day out. Mars is no stranger to hard work, which has left the diamond dog with a good deal of strength and stamina. Whistle While You Work: Long hours of manual labor still leaves the mind free to wander, and Mars picked up whistling both as a signaling method and to imitate birdsong. Somebody Up There Likes Me: Either via auspicious birth or an unknown blessing, Mars is incredibly lucky. Somehow, someway, the diamond dog always manages to come out on top. Be it by his own luck alone or the fortunate timing of others being in the right place at the right time. History: Dimondia, an on again off again prosperous kingdom. Ruled for a time by King Augustus and his wife Queen Gracie, the diamond dog kingdom faced several years of good fortune and peace. Though has often been the case for the land, this did not last forever. Not long after the birth of their son, Prince Mars, Dimondia was besat by invasion. A tribe of diamond dogs had banded together, comprised of those cast out for crimes against the kingdom, those who coveted the land's prosperity, and those who simply craved violence. At dawn's light the pillaged and plundered through the city, as had happened to many times before, keen on deposing the reigning royals...or worse. However, unlike their predecessors before them, the King and Queen were prepared. Knowing that much of the ire that the tribe had was directed at them, misguided or not, with the help of their servants, the King and Queen fled out into the wilds long before first light. Safety for their subjects was practically guaranteed as soon as the mobs found that the rulers weren't there, but life on the run was hardly a life for a pup newly born and only heavens would know when the hunt for them would end. And so with a heavy heart, the King and Queen began the search for someone to take care of their dear Mars for them. Eventually the two ran into a kind pony couple off in the Saddleveil Plains, Muddy Waters and Barley Moon, agreed to take Mars in and care for the pup. The King and Queen expressed their undying gratitude and their hopes of returning someday, but only fate knows when that may be. With a tearful goodbye to their infant son, Augustus and Gracie departed, fleeing to parts unknown. While both Muddy and Barley were understandably confused about the situation, the unicorns were more than happy to take care of the poor unfortunate pup, raising the child like he was their own... Which did of course prove a bit challenging, given the dog's lack of magic growing up, but in time it became clear that while he lacked traditional magic, the boy was certainly strong! As he grew, Mars proved to be both a hard worker and caring son, and when the couple's own son, Sugarcane was finally born, a loving brother as well. Growing up the two were practically inseparable, learning and getting into mischief with one another in equal measure. Were it not for the obvious differences, none would've ever guessed they weren't blood. Those differences though did bring questions to Mars' mind. Who he was, here he came from. He was a smart dog and knew his ma and pa weren't his kin by blood, but they were parents none the less. Without much knowledge to go on other than a description from Muddy and Barley, Mars has taken to traveling further and further both in search of his birth parents, but also to learn of the wider world around him. And if he makes some friends along the way? All the better! Character Summary: A young, hardworking, and inquisitive young diamond dog blessed by both strength and extraordinary good luck. Raised on a farm with his adoptive parents Muddy Waters and Barley Moon, and his adoptive brother Sugarcane. Unbeknownst to him and his adoptive parents, Mars is the son of King Augustus and Queen Gracie, and thus Prince of Dimondia. In spite of not knowing more than what his parents look like from descriptions from his adoptive parents, Mars has sat out to try and find them and also learn more about the world while he's at it. Text Colour: Dark Red (#8B0000) Poison Joke Reaction: TBD
  19. Sure enough, the mare felt tense, but the warmth and comfort and the gentle touch from her friend was helping that as she relaxed against Kahz, practically melting away with the passing moments. With a small breath of magic towards the table, she'd pour a cup of her own after Kahz fixed his own "In many ways. I've been mostly fortunate, living in Canterlot, that many of the problems my clients have are things like minor addictions or habits they want to break. But some have quite a deal of stress, and when you work with someone for years, it's hard not to get at least a little affected by how they're doing." Yù replies as she settles in against Kahz, resting her head on his shoulder as she watched the tea cool. "I've considered moving a time or two, really. Canterlot's lovely but aside from my clients, I don't have much holding me there." the mare smiled up at her date before resting her head again. "Maybe I'll take it into more serious consideration. I know a few therapists in Canterlot with openings that my clients would likely be happy with...
  20. Graciously, Yù took the offered leg with a smile, allowing her date into the restaurant proper. The mare was doing her best to keep her cool, but having lacked this sort of thing for quite some time, it truly made her feel like a school filly again. Thankfully the sights and sounds of the venue kept her at least a little more grounded. In some ways it reminded her of home, her father kept a similar koi pond albeit smaller in scale. "Very true, when you're passionate about something, you should try your best to put your whole heart into it." the qilin replies with a smile and a playful wink. When the couple were finally lead to their table Yù settled in contently next to Kahz, rather than simply across from him. Leaning softly against her date she'd give the changeling a gentle nuzzle. "Thank you for this, Kahz. Not just the date, but all of it. Sometimes it's hard to realize just how stressed you are until someone helps you relax for a little while. It's nice having a weight off my shoulders, at least for a while."
  21. Giggling softly, Yù stepped her way into the taxi with a smile. "Ah, such a gentlecolt." the mare had to admit she wasn't entirely used to the hospitality, sure some of her clients may have been interested in her but even with her proclivities she had standards. Had to keep professionalism between therapist and client. The last time she could think of that someone opened a door for her, she was still in college. It was refreshing, even more so it was heartwarming because it was a genuine gesture. The ride was short and sweet, and Yù Xīn couldn't help but to laugh a little at the Torii gate. "My, they really went all out for the Neighponese feel didn't they?" the qilin shook her head and glanced around at the area. "I can't say that I have actually. This is my first trip to Las Pegasus. But if they put as much effort into the food as they do the decor, I could certainly see us making a return trip or two."
  22. "A wise thought." Yù would say with an understanding nod of her head. "Sometimes immersing yourself in a situation can afford you a better understanding of someone's plight. But so too can it lead to a biased miscolouring of how it affects them." Despite the qilin's at time unscrupulous nature to certain things, she was still a therapist and did her best to understand and help her patients. She'd be out of a job otherwise and that was no good! Nodding once more as Kahz concluded about Canterlot, hummed softly. "Mmm, well for what it's worth, I love to hear you talk." she'd answer with a wink and a playful nudge to the changeling's side. "Besides that, a open smile can pry more secrets than a hidden scowl, no?"
  23. "Ahh, sometimes the simplest solution is the most effective I suppose!" Yù said with a little titter after Kahz had scribbled his going out message. "Let us shall!" with a playful bow, the mare would follow her date along back into the casino proper. Words couldn't well express how Yù Xīn felt right now, she practically felt like a new mare. So long as no one pinched her, she'd be fine. Because if it was a dream she didn't want it to end. Especially since it was only beginning! As the two made their way through the gaming lounge, Yù allowed herself a few moments to more properly take in the surroundings. It really was a fitting theme given the owner and she had to give credit where credit was due, it can be hard to theme something and not make it heavy hoofed, but it seemed like Ice Storm and whoever helped get the place built had a knack for that delicate balance. "Hm? Ah, no I can't say I have." the qilin replied. "Not for fear of getting addicted, mind. But some of my clients in the past have come in trying to break their own. I worry that if I took up gambling it may make it difficult to help with that. Though, I suppose on the other hoof it could also give perspective into what makes it addictive in the first place." she pondered on this for a moment. Perhaps sometime she'd give it a bit of a shot. "I can't actually say I'm terribly familiar with the incident though. I moved to Canterlot sometime after all of that, so I've only heard bits and pieces in passing."
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