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hmm... personally,I'd rather keep cherilee under Keine since she is a teacher as well. Joe and spike cooouuld work, but I'd rather keep away from the males, seeing as the touhou world is filled with over 9000 female characters (in fact, I think there's only one male and he only appears in the manga).

the muffin reference is due to the fact that she always goes ""muuuuUUUuuuuffffiiiinnn", though if it doesn't sound as well as the moon quote to others, I'll change it. as for china and ran, I was thinking about using scootaloo and sweetie belle in those places, though I wanted to add in Ran's place a pony who has a connection with a foal. the only ponies fit for that though, are RD-Scootaloo, Rarity-Sweetie Belle, AJ-Applebloom, Derpy-Dinky, and Berry Punch-Pinch (?). I was originally thinking of Berry punch at first, but she fits Yuugi better due to alcohol.

well for derpy's part, I went with that like because I was planning on replacing the nine-balls with muffins. though if it really doesn't sound good, I'l alright with changing it. as for the characters, I'm hoping to go with personality first, then looks. for example, Eirin is a nurse, which is why I chose Redheart. Kanako is considered an old lady, hence Mayor. Yuugi is alcoholic, like Berry Punch and the rest just for looks. I've only played a few of the games and seen some of the videos. I know quite a bit, but not a lot. china is a fighter, used for comic relief. Ran is a kitsune, the pet of Yukari, and Chen (the cat she's holding) is her pet. Ran tends to strip a lot and loves her CHEEEEEEEEN.

so, for some strange reason, I am now interested in making pony animations! thing is, I don't have enough tools to make one yet. that is why I shall attempt to make one with only the things that I have, which is Photoshop, SAI, and Windows Movie Maker. I am going to ponify the next song, complete with pony-related fan-lyrics! I shall post progress and such here as time goes on. EDIT: finished the lyrics. I might change some stuff though: oh, something important, I need suggestions for BG ponies in 2:33-2:44 here's some ideas I got: China= ??? Eirin= Nurse Redheart Keine= Cherilee Ran= ??? Kanako= Mayor Yuugi= Berry Punch Letty= Colgate Yuuka= Lyra these are not final for my video and can change if you guys have a better suggestion.

what is this I don't even- also, this is the first time I visit the actual forums in about a month...

I would totally love to help with voice acting, maybe even giving ideas. I already suggested that maybe hippocamps could be inserted into the show somehow? maybe just for a "Dr. Whoof" special or something of the sorts. also, I'm pretty good at making voices. unfortunately, since the show has mostly females, there won't be that many male parts... or will there?

as much as I like the gallery idea, events will be much better for the form. keeps things fresh and interesting

Angelcake was unsure. it's been ages since somepony else taught her something. at first she thought against the idea. why does she needs to learn some silly courting ritual? it's not like her life depended on it. and yet... she felt the urge to do so. maybe it was due to not wanting to be rude at such a formal event, or maybe it was because this could be the real special talent she was supposed to discover. either way, either answer would be the same. "...alright..." the mare gave a slow nod to the pegasus before getting off of her cushion.

dance? really? Angelcake was definitely not expecting that question. sure, she could hear the music as well, and definitely much clearer than him, but she has never danced in her life. I mean where would she ever have the time to learn such a silly ritual when she had life-threatening missions to attend to? "...oh, um I'm sorry... I don't dance... I never learned how to..." she looked away, as if ashamed to be asked such a question, but she didn't show any emotions.

"...huh?" she thought for a moment. she didn't know who he was referring to, but she guess it was probably some crazy pony who would fit the description she had given. "hmm... personally, you don't seem like an overly energetic person... if anything, maybe a little too positive, but there's nothing wrong with that..." there was a moment of silence. "...you know, if I found you annoying, I would have left a while ago... you're ok..." the unicorn gave him a slow nod.

ok, changed so that his kind is omnivorous. I'll keep the whole sushi idea in mind if he ever goes on land.

the mare responded with a soft nod. "...yes...I spent most of my life alone, taking bounties...having company sometimes irritates me... just like you said, most rich ponies are snobs... they think they're so great just because they have a lot of money..." her expressionless face suddenly begins to turn into one of disgust, as if she was reliving a moment of her life that reminded her of what she just said. "...also, there are someponies who can't control their emotions...making loud noises just to show the world how happy or sad they are...they can get really annoying after a while..."

Angelcake blinked softly. "...hmm? oh... you mean my eyes?... it's ok, really...I was born like this so I'm more than used to it by now..." she waved a hoof at Val to reassure him. "...never really needed them to 'see'... I have a spell that lets me sense obstacles and live beings nearby in detail... I can sense your unique magic signature you have, as well as your slightly higher body temperature and blood pressure... my hearing is also very keen... you're shaking on your cushion... I can tell you're nervous... embarrassed... don't be..."

Angelcake didn't seem to want to turn to the sky at all. she pulled her head back and placed her expressionless face once more. "...is it? it feels like every other night to me...refreshing... I always asked myself why ponies say it's day when it's warmer and night when it's colder... such a silly concept..." the mare lets out a soft sigh. maybe the pegasus hasn't noticed yet, but Angel's eyes had that glazed expression for a reason: she was blind... unable to admire the beauty of this night, or any night for that matter. she has lived in darkness all her life.

ok, added to his like list. may I also add to this that a shark-based subspecies of hippocamps was mentioned in another hippocamp's application? I based this one off of that idea. I thought it would give a bit more life to the dangerously mysterious reigntight sea.

"heh... same here... the only difference is that I was forced to stay with the guards until I was a mare... it was horrible...but at least it helped me learn magic spells and hoof-to-hoof combat." the mare suddenly cracks her neck and waves her sharpened horn at the pegasus. "...I specialize in horn combat..." for the first time, angel's face showed some sort of emotion: a somewhat devious grin. that body message plus that fact that she knows how to fight with her horn would scare off any normal ponies. but she felt he could take it. if it's true that he is such an adventure pony, he would not be intimidated by it.

"...well of course it was dangerous... thief ponies... griffins... even a small hydra...I did it for the money though...maybe a bit for the thrill." now that she thinks about it, she kind of did. she did enjoy ending those griffin's lives, but after what happened, she promised herself never to kill again. hearing that he was surprised to be here made her chuckle. "...heh... me too... I was thinking about not coming...but I felt the obligation because of being an ex member of the royal guards..."

"...my job?...I don't have a job..." angel thought for a moment. she didn't have a job at the moment. she used to, but that was in the past. usually she felt that her past is something that she shouldn't share, for it was dark and dreadful, but for some reason, she felt that he would understand. hopefully, being an adventurer would not scare him off. "...but I used to have one...I was a..." she thought about it once more. -should I really say it?- she thought. she didn't seem to have anything to lose. at most he would run off and she would be alone again. "...a bounty hunter... but I quit..." the mare let off a small sigh. this was somewhat of a heavy topic for her.

he likes fish in general. he tends to eat the bigger and plainer fish, while using the daintier and prettier ones for his sculptures (they're usually the ones with less food mass). he feels that motion in the sculpture gives life to the art.

he seems to have a bit too much energy for a stallion with a serious job. it didn't bother her though, nothing that she wouldn't be able to handle. her emotionless expression never seemed to change. it appeared as if she was uninterested, and yet, she had invited him to stay. what an odd mare... there was a bit of awkward silence before she finally responded to his question. "...my name is Angelcake......it's nice to meet you..." the mare gave a small nod before going silent once more.

hmm...a fighter... now that she found interesting. maybe he wouldn't turn out to be a snobby rich colt like the rest of the males in the party. she may not be able to see it, but the mare could sense the stallion's sheer strength with her radar spell, which caused her horn to give off a light green glow. his voice tone also sounded serene despite the natural nervousness, which she guessed it was because of her presence. clearly he wasn't making it up. "sit..." she said, almost in a commanding tone as she levitated an unused cushion towards him. her eyes never seemed to move nor react to any sudden movements. instead, it was her ears which seemed to give off slight twitches to the quietest of whispers in the area.

company. she knew that pegasus would try and speak to her, he was alone as well in an area where lovers thrived. -ugh...- she didn't want company, she wanted to be alone. but the mare did not want to seem impolite in such a formal event. angel slowly turned her head around, her ice blue glazed eyes gazing lifelessly into his own. she had such an expressionless face that it would be impossible to tell if she was eager to see him or just wanted him to leave her alone. "...hello..." her soft voice would send chills down anyone's spine. it was as if they were teasing and threatening him at the same time. the mare soon turned her body towards him, expecting a response from the stallion whether it was continue the talk or walk away.

-why did I even decide to come to this?- was all her mind was thinking of. Agelcake, dressed in her newly bought dazzling black gown, silently trotted into the area. as an ex-member of the Royal Guards, she felt obligated to join. still she did not feel invited, mainly due to the fact that she had taken the choice to quit. not only that, but the event reeked of snobby fru fru ponies... she hated it. Angel took a deep breath as she walked through the bridge. love is in the air, she could sense it. she felt sickened by it. never in her life had she experienced such thing and she wanted to keep it that way, but she felt she had no choice. it was either the chit-chatting snobs inside, or the quiet love birds out here. her body moved silently like the shadows as she passed though the garden-like area. cushions, she could recognize their shape in the mind map her radar spell generated. most were taken, but she spotted one off in an hidden corner of the area, hidden by the statue of the royal pincess. -the perfect spot...- she thought. the white mare took a seat on the lone pillow, turning her head around the area. she didn't have to as she could 'see' in all directions at once, but the neck stretch felt good. making a soft sigh, she turned her head up towards the moon, her glazed eyes shimmering under the moonlight as her hair -which was bounded up in a small bun shape- bounced softly to her movements. -...oh please Luna, make this night end soon...-

[ Pony Related Character ] Name: Frozen Tide Sex: male Age: stallion (around 21 in human years) Species: Hippocamp (vertical-finned) Pelt Color: brownish-red Mane/Tail Color & Style: dirty blonde. his mane is somewhat long and very unruly Eye Color: scarlet Cutie Mark: an orange fish frozen in a melting ice cube Physique: somewhat slim. he has sharp teeth and a shark-like tail. Residence: born in the Reigntight Sea, moves to the Great Nimbusgait Lakes (specifically the one under Cloudsdale's weather factory) Occupation: mysterious artist (ice sculptor) Motivation: to have his sculptures be known by ponykind Likes: eating and caring for fish (he tends to eat the bigger and plainer fish, while using the daintier and prettier ones for his sculptures), ice, sculptures and sculpturing, discovering new things, shiny objects and similar doodads. Dislikes: scaring off others, staying in dry air for too long, hard-headed ponies. Character Summary: Tide is a vertical-finned hippocamp who was born in the cold and tough waters of the Reigntight sea. unlike the horizontal-finned hippocamps (dolphin tailed) who tend to be friendly herbivores, the vertical-finned (shark tailed) hippocamps are rougher and omnivorous. his specific tribe focused on hunting, both as a way to eat as well as a sport. Frozen was different though. he did not like hunting as a foal. instead, he spent his time playing with his hooves. he really liked shaping rocks and kelp into interesting figures whereas his clan hunted for sport. once he was of age, he decided to leave the sea and explore the world. he traveled into land, swimming upstream until he found himself within the great nimbusgait lakes. one day, as he ate breakfast, a massive ice block fell from the sky (the weather factory dropping unneeded ice, but he doesn't know its existence). being the curious and creative type, he began to chisel it, slowly giving it form. he created a beautiful sculpture of himself, but felt it needed something. an idea popped in his mind and he hollowed the figure out, filling it up with water to put fish inside. he loved it so much that wanted to make more, and from that moment, his cutie mark appeared. nowadays, Tide passes his time simply eating fish and sculpting. he leaves his masterpieces out at the shore of the lake to see if they catch attention from a passerby. he does manage to interest a few, but most seem to run away at the sight of his teeth. travelers tell their encounters with him in the form of the the legend of the Loch Gait Monster who appears only for those who give praise to the mysterious ice sculptures that appear almost out of nowhere. Personality: overall, Tide is a very kind pony, full of energy when he's working on his art. he usually prefers to have little contact with other types of ponies, although he will never miss a critique and praise for his sculptures. being a shark tailed makes him an omnivore, though unlike his his tribe who had a diet specifically made of meat, he is able to tolerate plants himself, although he still prefers to eat fish over vegetables. Quirks: his tribe speaks in an odd manner, and because of this he has this strange dialect. he can only say verbs in their infinitive form, so when he speaks, he always adds "to" before the unchanged verb. (ex. "sorry, but I to prefer the fish more than the salad.") this makes it hard for him to speak in past and future, so he adds "before" and "after" respectively at the end of the sentence. ("I always to think that nopony to like my art before.")