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@xIceStormx it's not up already... @Lux Welcome! As for which to use, you can decide which works best for the plot. Speaking of which, I guess my thought was it starts simply enough, with Heart re-settling into Ponyville, but then something happens that makes the plot take a turn…Not quite sure what though, it depends on how ‘adventure-y’ you guys want to get. I’m pretty flexible, so you guys clue me in on which direction the unexpected turn should go. One we get a basic idea, I can start the thread.

Good point...This better?

Thanks!

That's great! If you want to RP in Ponyville, then it's probably best I use Heart, but if you'd rather I use Thes, just let me know! (You can read their bios and tell me which you'd prefer I use)

oh well, i've had my share of those as well...

((Er...no. I have plans for a grand reunion of Thes and Heart; So, sorry, not going to happen. As for where else the plot could go...I'm kind of stuck. Besides a Coltfriend, is there anything else your character wants? Sometimes secondary goals can fuel plots as well. I mean, I'm all set to transition into 'Actor Thespian' from 'Searching Thespian' so maybe Moonlite gets involved in a production somehow?))

((Yeah...I had the same thought. I guess the question is, Now what? I mean, Moonlite's wandering off, wishing for a Coltfriend,and I don't have antoher male char. Do you want to invite in someone else? I mean, where else do we take this?))

Thank you! Yeah...Glancing back at it, I agree with you. Usually I’m a bit...wordier, so I'm gonna go back and see what I can flesh out. I came up with this pony late at night, so I’m going to see what I can add.

Thes watched her go, considering. “Well, Manehatten and Fillydelphia were strikeouts…Ponyville? That’s where her family is…It would make sense for her to work her way there, eventually…Anyway, her parents may know something…” He nodded, course set. As soon as the season is done, I’m heading to Ponyville. Now that he had a definite plan, Thes figured he could focus on his work. Deep inside, he still fretted about Heart, his worry now compounded by the fact that he’d seen clues to her discomfort, but had ignored them; nevertheless, he could do nothing until the season ended. He watched the retreating mare, remembering Word Smith’s latest heroine…who had striking resemblance to a certain mare they knew in highschool… Thes trotted after Moonlight. “Hey, you wanna join me and Word Smith for dinner tonight? He needs to get out of the flat himself, and I think he’d enjoy seeing you again.” ((ooc: This could get complicated though, because I haven’t submitted a bio for Word Smith, per se. He’s actually the male version of my WiP, Fictoria, who hasn’t been accepted yet… think I could work him in, anyway?))

Thes froze in his tracks. If that was true…It all makes sense now! But why didn’t she just tell me? With a sinking heart, he knew the answer. Because my career was taking off, and I was loving it. I was happy here…and she wasn’t . The pale blue stallion looked back up at Moonlite. “If you were Heart Song, where would you go?” This wasn’t the shot in the dark it seemed—the mares had been good friends through highschool and beyond, and Moonlite Frost might have some insight. Of course, with my first audition tomorrow, even if she has an idea, I’ll have to wait. This is maddening!

Thes bit his lip. “I just feel like I’m going in circles: I’m afraid I’ve lost her for good this time.” He shook his head in frustration and self-blame, black-and-platinum mane momentarily obstructing his vision. Suddenly, he stopped, and turned back to Moonlite. “Before she left, did she say anything to you about why she was upset? Why she wanted to leave?” ((ooc: the answer can be yes or no, if yes, see her bio, I wrote the reason there.))

Heart Song Stared at the poster, hesitating. Assistant to the mayor? It was hardly musical, but then, it was a job. And besides, I may need a break from music, as a career, at any rate. She’d returned to Ponyville, her hometown, to see her family and start over, and here was an opportunity to at least try for a steady job. The pastel-pink earth pony scanned the list of requirements. "A pleasing personality." Well, if my friends are to be believed, then yes… "Highly organized." Oh. Yes. "Punctual and can work with little supervision." I’m a singer/music teacher. Most times I’m my own supervision. Punctual? You have to be, in my line of work. "Must be highly motivated to work in a very stressful environment and be able to handle critical tasks with utmost efficiency." I’m not sure about his one…Never really been tested, but I’d try to do my level best. "You must also be able to write daily reports and submit them regularly to the Mayor at the end of the day." I never did mind writing assignments... “There’s no reason to be frightened," she reminded herself as she trotted to the mayor’s office, reviewing her resume. Of course, her resume was a performer’s resume, but hopefully she could convince the mayor that being a music teacher/performer was actually good experience for a position like this. Heart sat, resume beside her, waiting for the call to go in and talk with the mayor. I wonder if she’ll remember me? I was pretty young when I moved to Canterlot…

THanks! i think I will...I've got tHes started ina new thread, but this works wonderfully for Heart!

“No particular reason…just had to get out of the flat: I was driving Word Smith crazy.” Thes grinned sheepishly. Just seeing Moonlite had taken him momentarily back to highschool, which meant back to Heart, of course. “So…”He tried to sound casual, but knew he wasn’t really succeeding, “have you heard anything from Heart since she left?” It’d been almost two years since she’d disappeared, and, though Thes had never told even his closest friends, he’d been days away from proposing. She’d left only the note: “I’m not where I’m supposed to be, I’m not who I’m supposed to be, and I just can’t stay here.” Thes had picked up on some of her tension earlier, and now kicked himself for having all but ignored it. He had to find her: if only to be sure she was happy in her new life. If her happiness meant him not being around…no, that thought was too painful. He had to believe they could work whatever had bothered her out together.

All right! Here it is: http://www.canterlot.com/topic/10835-i%e2%80%99m-at-home-so-where-are-you-with-queenchrysallis747/

Thespian Thespony, or ‘Thes’ as he was known to his friends, and, well, just about everypony, was tired. This was unusual—the pale-blue stallion was usually bursting with energy, ready to take on anything—but he’d had a hard week. Well, couple of weeks, really. The theater season had ended a few months before, and Thes had set out once more in search of Heart Song. Thes was so far behind her now; he despaired of ever finding her again. In his frustration, he knew that if he could only search non-stop, it would be a bit easier, but financially, that was not a viable option. He’d spent fruitless months in Manehatten, and Fillydelphia, only to have the trail run cold. Now, the season was about to being again, and his funds were running low, so it was back to Canterlot and the flat he shared with a buddy from highschool—back to the frantic circuit of auditions, rehearsals, and performances. Ordinarily, this world gave Thes such a rush, but now he could only think of how it pushed him ever further from his special somepony—wherever she was. Word Smith had gotten a bit put out by his friend’s pacing, so Thes gave him space and headed towards the Canterlot Library, hoping the quiet atmosphere would calm him down, give him some time to clear his head and prepare for the coming months. To his surprise, a familiar face greeted him at the front desk: It was Moonlite Frost, a good friend of Heart, and one of the ponies he Heart Song, and Word Smith had hung out with through highschool. Maybe she knows something about Heart! Or, at any rate, she might be able to give me some advice… He trotted over and siad in the low voice that seems only to be used in libraries and churches, “Moonlite! Long time, no see! When did you start working at the library?”

I'll set it up...Do you want it to be private or open?

Yes, I did. If you're not opposed to the idea, Moonlite Frost could be a friend of Thes and Heart (perhaps a really good friend of Heart), so Thes goes to the library to get some advice when his search is going poorly. (If that doesn't make sense, read their bios, I've got all the info there.) We can just sort of take it from there...Of course, if you want them to be strangers, I can come up with something else...

Well, I've always like birds of prey, and I first heard the term 'osprey' in a Redwall book. Years later, my friend and I were goofing around, pretending we were spies, and I chose 'osprey' as my code name. As for the '77' bit, this same friend always has ‘88’ in her online usernames, and is a year older than me. Our mutual friend, a year younger than me, always uses '66,' so I stuck ‘77’ on the end. I use it on a couple of other RP sites, but can alternately be found as FeyMaster (though it's sometimes taken) or KashalaFey(the closest thing I have to a Fursona). I considered using one of my Fey-based names, because they're a nod to my other RP site, but decided just to sue my username from that RP site, in case there were some Feila members here.

Great! And it's fine if you only have one, I’ll only be using one, because Thes isn't supposed to find Heart for a while, at least! Read your character's Bio, and I think it makes sense for me to use Thes, since Heart wouldn't be anywhere near Canterlot. Do you have any ideas for plots you want to use? If you don't, that's fine, i just don't want to dictate too much.

…and that really about sums it up. See, I had to take a three-week break from RP-ing on any site while a volunteered at a camp, but now that summer’s running down, I want to get back in the swing of things. I’m flexible, have two accepted characters I can use, and do my best to post writing of a certain caliber. I’m fairly reliable, except perhaps in the spring, but even then, I do my level best to check in when I can. I’m homeschooled and work fast, so that makes it a little bit easier. If you’re interested, please let me know! Oh! Here’s the link to my bios: (I’d prefer to use Heart, but Thes is fun, too.) Thespian Thespony: www.canterlot.com/topic/8666-tespian-thespony-final Heart Song: www.canterlot.com/topic/8874-heart-song-final

Ah. Thank you for the tips. And as for joining existing RPs, I tried that too...

Roleplay Type: World of Equestria RP Name: Fictoria (or ‘Ria’ as Swing Beat calls her) Sex: Female Age: Filly Species: Unicorn Eye Color: Bright Green Coat Color: Light Tan Mane/Tail/Markings Color & Style: Her dark-green mane and tail are both somewhat rumpled—not a complete mess, just not perfectly tended. Physique: Of almost exactly average build, Fictoria does not stand out in just about any crowd. Wears glasses. Cutie Mark: a quill pen writing on parchment—Fictoria is a master story crafter Origin/Residence: Born and raised in Baltimare, but travels with her family every summer. Occupation: Student right now, with hopes of becoming a writer. Motivation: She is determined to become a good writer, so most places she goes, she’s either looking for tips or plot/character/setting ideas. Likes: Good stories, the kind that anyone can see was carefully crafted and effectively written. She’s not anti-social, and enjoys long discussions with other writers/book enthusiasts. Fictoria likes a good joke or witty quote. In the realm of food, Fictoria is a citrus lover, though a well-made tomato soup will catch her eye as well. Dislikes: Poorly-written or trashy stories, the idea that all writers are anti-social hermits, the automatic assumption that ponies educated at home are ‘weird,’ stupid jokes, avocadoes and root beer. Character Summary: Personality: She’s quiet and a tad cynical, but a friendly sort once you get to know her. Not as blatantly optimistic as her sister, Swing Beats, but she’s certainly NO pessimist. She’s witty, intelligent, and protective of younger friends. She’s difficult to offend, unless you know her pet peeves, but once you do, she’s hard to win back. Family: Her parents are two kind-hearted unicorns who run a café in Baltimare. As for siblings, she has a twin sister, Swing Beats, and a little brother, Thunder Flash, who has yet to earn his cutie mark. Backstory: Fictoria and her siblings have been homeschooled all their lives, and Fictoria loves it. She works fast, so ends up with a lot of free time. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s out, walking around, seeing friends and generally collecting story ideas. Ria was visiting the library one day, as she often did, when she noticed one of her favorite authors was giving a guest lecture. She listened, for the first time hearing the author’s part of the story, the work that went into crafting a tale and just how stories came to be. She sat in rapt attention, drinking it in, wanting, for the first time, to try her hoof at story crafting. She stayed at the library a while, reading other author’s advice books and formulating a few of her own ‘story starts.’ Fictoria was hooked, and walked home in a slight daze, only to have her sister point out her cutie mark, which she did with a lot of excited shouting and laughter. Ria has been writing ever since. Ria discovered writing fairly young, so had her cutie mark long before her twin sister. If positions had been reversed, there might have been some conflict stemming from this, but Swing Beat was an easy-going pony, and chose instead to be delighted for her sister. Eventually, Swing Beat discovered swing dancing and earned her own cutie mark, and has proceeded to talk Fictoria’s ear off about swing dancing continuously. Finally, in a despnate attempt to protect her sanity from her sister’s non-stop chatter, Fictoria agreed to start taking lessons with her sister at the Coltlyle Club. Current Goal: To improve her writing, finish school, and become a published author Major Flaw: She gets really frustrated if her stories aren’t going well or get ‘stuck’

Roleplay Type: World of Equestria RP Name: Swing Beat (or ‘Beats’ to close friends and family) Sex: Female Age: Filly Species: Unicorn Eye Color: Dark Brown Coat Color: Warm Tan Mane/Tail/Markings Color & Style: a flowing, somewhat curled mane/tail mostly hued royal blue, but with gold and silver in it as well. Physique: Average height and slight build. She’s not weak, just lithe, as dance is one of her favorite activities. Cutie Mark: a harmonica and drum, indicating a love of swing dance/music Origin/Residence: Born and raised in Baltimare, but travels with her family every summer. Occupation: She’s a student for now, but hopes to become a dance teacher (swing dance) Motivation: Swing Beat is an easy-going, generally happy pony, but she really comes alive on the dance floor, especially when learning new moves. She wants to learn all she can about swing dance so she can become a dance instructor herself. She is a more optimistic pony than her twin, Fictoria. Likes: Swing dance, and not just the dancing itself, but the history, music, and sub-culture that goes with it. She likes to cheer other ponies up, and going to see shows. She ADORES sautéed or stuffed mushrooms, and has a deep love of just about anything that uses blackberries in the recipe. Dislikes: Ponies who write swing dance off as silly, uncultured, or even out of date; the fact that there are never enough guys at any swing dance class/event; ponies who constantly mope; Artichokes and mangos. Character Summary: Personality: As I mentioned before, she’s really upbeat, generally cheerful pony, much like a less-hyper Pinky Pie, with a tendency to ramble on about a subject she’s passionate about: usually swing dance. She’s a quick learner that really pays attention, and she’s quite the kind-hearted mare. Almost impossible to upset, Beats doesn’t have many enemies. Family: Her parents are two kind-hearted unicorns who run a café in Baltimare. As for siblings, she has a twin sister, Fictoria, and a little brother, Thunder Flash, who has yet to earn his cutie mark. Backstory: Swing Beats and her siblings were educated at home (Yes, homeschooled ponies).Growing up, she was the ‘peacemaker’ of the family, and she experimented with various types of dance. Beats first experience swing dance rather late in life, around the equivalent of middle school, so was a blank-flank for a while. She never let it get to her and she’s made up for lost time in enthusiasm. Swing Beat always knew she liked dance, so she convinced her mother to sign her up for swing dance lessons at a nearby club (Think classy, old-fashioned club) called Coltlyle Club. She had an AMAZING time, she loved the music, the teachers had a sense of humor, and she took naturally to the rhythm patterns and dance steps. She stayed though the intermediate lesson for the free dance time, where one of the teachers taught willing colts and fillies ‘trick’ moves beyond basic footwork: dips, jumps, and the like. After that first night, she knew this was what she was meant to do, and was hardly surprised when the teacher gently pointed out her new cutie mark. Beats has been coming back for more lessons ever since and constantly raves about the club/lessons/music/type of dance/sub-culture/history/etc. to her long-suffering sister, Fictoria. Finally, she convinced Fictoria to take lessons as well, though her twin just gave in to stop the good-natured badgering. Current Goal: To get through school and become a swing dance teacher Major Flaw: she doesn’t notice when her audience is no longer interested in what she has to say.

Anyone? Please?