HorseInTheHat

Literally the thing that pulled me into the fandom, I love FoE to death and the worldbuilding of it all is just neat to me.

Her attention would shift towards the Prince, she'd tilt her head and let out a small sigh, shifting around where she stood. The offer was tempting, though the mare was beginning to grow tired. "No I- Ah, I'd suppose I could stay for a little longer. But, the other princess is here too? Seems a little strange, all of the important creatures to the nation in one place." An odd thought, though she was sure the celebration made the temporary risk worth it. She'd go along with their festivities for now, it wouldn't last all night so what's the harm? Erzats would flash a smile as Midnight approached once more, shaking her head "No worries, I promise." A tired look in her eyes as she'd blink, listening to his offer and smirking a little, she wouldn't mind a tour at all. Though as he stepped forth and hugged her the Changeling would stiffen up suddenly as if in shock, she'd remain still for a moment, a brief shudder running through her body as the mare would gently rest one of her hooves around him. Erzats would feel so strange where she stood, she was enjoying this don't get me wrong, though the show of affection, the stallion's sweet words? She didn't know what to think. The Changeling would lean into the hug a little more, before releasing the Thestral and raising her head, chuckling "You really think so? I- I'm.. Look, you tell me whenever you'd like to give me that tour, huh? It's been a long night, but I'm looking forward to seeing you again, Midnight." She tried to act cool, mind racing with the uncertainty of what she should say, or even do! Realizing that her own General and the Pony's own could've witnessed this made the situation worse.

The Changeling mare would have stumbled through the dance well enough, holding onto the Night Guard as she moved along with him, she had.. Some thoughts on being this close to somepony lingered in her mind, and her eyes seemed fixated on Midnight. Though as their dance came to a close Erzats would bow after the Night Guard had done so himself, she'd offer a warm smile, showing off those fangs of hers and offering up some words; "No, thank you Midnight. I er.. Needed a little distraction, but I'm afraid I must head out so I can't steal you for another. This was fun though, perhaps we could meet again sometime?"

She would chuckle "It's a skill. With enough grace I think it could count as a dance?" The Changeling would look at his hoof as it touched hers. Erzats would smile "I've seen so many before; but only recently put what I've observed to use. No worries about the hooves, I'm liable to trip over myself anyways, balance is.. tricky." The changeling would note the discolor on his face, wondering to herself.. Though, she'd move along as they began, resting one of her hooves along his waist, watching her steps to make sure she didn't make a mistake right at the beginning.

Erzats would stand still as he'd place his damaged hoof upon her, she'd sigh and look at it. "It would never be like that- My place is among my kind, but it's.. Fun I guess, feeling like somepony else. See more of these lands, maybe even Griffon or Dragon territory?" She'd muse to herself a little bit, chuckling "I'd have to tell the hive about it, all the weird little things I'd find, people too." Just thinking as Ersatz would look at the sky for a few moments Then the night guard would approach, and the changeling mare wouldn't catch the sound of his hoofsteps, though his voice was caught by her. She'd shift her gaze, getting a bit of a tilt of the head as he introduced himself, wondering if he was going to ask them to stay out of the gardens.. With the question the Lieutenant had posed, she'd look a little confused blinking and looking to Crothor and then back to the Night Guard. "I uh.. Wouldn't mind, I'd suppose. I have a name though, I'm Erzats and it's nice to meet you." Offering her hoof for a bit of a shake. (Sorry if I'm being a bit of a hassle with these response times I don't mean to make the wait an eternity)

The presence would be felt by Erzats, she paid no mind to it, focusing on the General before her. "I'm.. overwhelmed, that whole crowd, those ponies in the Prince's office. It's easy when I look like them, I don't have to worry about them staring." She'd erupt in a flash of green light, herself now appearing as a grey Pegasus mare, featuring the same emerald green eyes that Erzats had. "I wasn't actually feeling too disoriented using our magic, it just feels wrong that I'm more comfortable like this than in my own form." After a brief moment she'd sigh, as quick as she had manifested her disguise she was back to looking like a Changeling again. "I just.. need rest, and I'll stop thinking about it."

Erzats would make hey way back into the garden as she and vesper had found themselves in before, keeping mind not to head further into the gardens, where the statue of their former Queen resided. She'd stretch her wings as she came to a halt, looking back at her General. "So.. what were you wanting to say?" She'd try and ask casually. Seeming more relaxed at the moment, taking a glance around to see if anyone could've been watching them from afar.

The Changeling mare would nod, watching Vesper as he'd walk off, and then start off towards the exit. "I'm fine, really. Just tired is all, our magic does a number on my senses." She'd offer up an excuse, whether it would be believed is uncertain; Though it was something at the least. She'd try not to focus on the crowds around her, or the ponies she'd been talking to previously, making a quick exit and keeping her head down.

Erzats would shake her head, blinking "No it's alright, though I actually wanted to head out for a little if you two wished to stay, get some 'Fresh air', y'know? I'd meet you both back at camp." She was in fact a little over being around ponies, and some rest could likely do the Changeling some good. That lingering dread kept itself known to her from before. "If that's fine, General." She'd add, almost a pleading look in her emerald green eyes, though her expression would remain somewhat neutral, yet I'm sure with his position and care for those serving under him, Crothor might pick up on her mannerisms and sub-par poker face to know she didn't want to stay, or at least undisguised that is.

The Changeling would've followed along a little reluctantly, though she'd tilt her head at his comment about organs, she wasn't sure if he meant the instrument or.. internal organs. She'd make a bit of a face, nodding awkwardly. Yet, she'd go along with the dance rather well if that's what the prince had escorted her for. Erzats would move well enough with the motions with not too much difficulty, worried of all the eyes on them during all of this. As her dance with the Unicorn Prince concluded, she'd offer a bow and a quick word "Thank you, Prince Blueblood." Before making her way back to Crothor and Vesper. The situation still felt horribly odd, though Erzats was easing up to everything.

Of all, Erzats presumed Chrysalis had been around for longer- Since the beginning of time, perhaps. Her knowledge seemed limitless, even though all of her wisdom did her nothing in the end. While keeping track of her subordinates' ages proved difficult.. Since distinguishable features proved far and few between, for the most part. She'd nod slowly, blinking at the Prince's words, chuckling a little herself "Oh- That makes enough sense." Offering a small, fanged smile at the Stallion mentioning it was 'Good to know' her, she figured it might be a little.. Forced, yet the gesture was appreciated. Setting her hoof down and would loosely follow the group, yet kept to the sidelines for now, looking a little awkward as she tried to occupy herself in thought.

"I guess 'Interesting' could be a way to put it.. Come to think of it, hope that duke wasn't.. Too upset, eh? Or the other ponies that we may have.. 'Replaced'" She'd take a glance over to Crothor, chuckling a little to herself. "But- you said a thousand years? Ponies live for that long? Or is that just an expression?" Her expression would brighten up at the thought, in a sense, tilting her head and eagerly awaiting an answer. After a few moments of thinking to herself, she'd offer her hoof a little awkwardly to the Unicorn Prince "My name is Erzats, by the way. If.. Interesting is something that's needed at these parties, I'm sure we could stop by again, or I possibly could. I cannot speak for all of us."

She wasn't sure if the prince was actually offering such a thing, looking to her superior and fellow subordinate. To herself, she didn't mind their relationship much, it wasn't any of her business. Even though she felt strange being around them being affectionate in general, expecting more behavior of that kind from their 'Reformed' counterparts. "I er.. Do you throw these events often, Prince Blueblood?" She'd ask him by name, unaware she never really did have a good chance to introduce herself with how she was acting, looking around before focusing on the Unicorn before her. An attempt to make small talk, as she'd shift on her hooves.

She would nod, looking over at Crothor and Vesper as they spoke. "I understand- It will not be a future issue, General. For what it's worth, I will promise you that." Erzats had begun feeling unwell, after the garden, after all of that really. She'd tilt her head and sigh "Yet, if I wasn't being unreasonable there would not have been a reason to venture away at all." Something was biting at her.. Yet, she tried not to say too much. She'd shift on her hooves, looking away again. "I think I will retire for the night, think some things over, unless if there is anything needed of myself." To which Erzats would spot the Unicorn prince from a corner of her vision, stiffening up for a few moments before easing her posture, blinking and waiting for him to speak, another tilt of the head before she'd respond "You tell me, I've heard.. Many stories of Ponies forgiving those who wronged them, even with.. Well- Yeah.. But I regret providing that outburst in your office. It's been a difficult time. I apologize for the distress I have caused as well as the interruptions." She'd almost trail off as she'd said 'Even with', going to mention before stopping herself, how her queen saw their forgiveness as weakness, the inability to overcome showered in a veil of harmony, and the inability to act. It wasn't something Erzats herself believed fully, yet as she saw more of their kind her perspective shifted more against such a line of thinking.