ShadowWalking18

Razor snoozed on his seat, until he heard the train come to a stop. He groaned and opened his eyes, "Ugh...wha? Are we there?"

He got up and looked out the window. Yep, they were there. Good, cause the sooner they got the rock the sooner they got paid. And the sooner he could get away from Gilda. That female was going to drive him crazy he was sure of it.

'She leaves me alone I'll leave her alone.' He thought as he got up and stretched.

He heard Falco's comment and he nodded in agreement, "My thoughts exactly. Do we just whack the dogs about if they don't give it to us? Or what?" He really felt they needed a bit more info, and nurse there didn't seem to be giving much. Razor wondered if she even knew herself of how they were going to do this.

(((Just a reminder. That so long as you label your date like Phil and Dunder*who should do it * you can post for your date. Though only those who are labeled in the first four dates please. When one is finished I will put in the next one to follow. That way dates are always happening, even if one is behind the others)))

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Date #2

Razor gulped as he realized his number was called up. A sense of dread and fear started to grip his heart and he made his way over to the table, slowly trying to control his breathing. No sense in looking like a creepy deep breathing moron.

'Calm down. Calm down. Calm down!!!!' He thought, snagging a glass of water that was set out and took a deep drink.

"I can do this....I can do this.....I can't do this." He said, getting up to leave, "I got to get..." He quickly sat down. It was too late to go now. His date was just sitting down now.

'Help me...someone.' He thought, as he gave a wave to his date.

"Uh.....hi..." He said.

Any late comers or those that forgot to post an introduction please wait till your numbers are called in the next date assignments

"Oh!" Frizzy noticed Razor next, and she trotted towards him, taking one of his talons with her hoof and shaking vigorously. The initial contact brought a slight static shock, which was only enough to startle but not hurt. She giggled a bit at it. "So sorry. I work with lightning all day; it likes to cling." She beamed at the griffon. "Fire has been regaling my husband and I with your recent exploits. I hope your wing will get better soon. That must be dreadful; I can't possibly imagine it. Oh, I'm getting ahead of myself. I'm Frizzy, and this is my son, Tawny." She gestured to Tawny who had the most puzzled look on his face. He started to open his mouth to say something, but Frizzy once again plowed through.

"Moon-dear told me you wouldn't mind watching Tawny and Wind here while he went to rehearsal here in Ponyville. Although, I hope he did actually ask your permission instead of just assuming like he usually does. Oh, that husband of mine, he just can't say no to anything; he couldn't say no when the theater was in need of such an important part that nobody else wanted to fill. At least this time, he's doing something he actually LOVES doing. Tonight's date night, you see. But it wouldn't be the first time we've had to delay the actual dating part. I mean, how many times have I had to delay date night because of BALL lightning! Oh-ho-ho!" She cackled at the end.

Razor was shocked, literally, when the mare shook his claw and he felt static shock surge up his limb.

"Yeouch." He said, taking his arm away.

He nodded, rubbing his claw, "Yeah....I'll watch him too. And uh yeah I think he did sort of assume I would watch him. But its cool."

Another kid to watch. Razor was sure this was going to be a busy day.

Frizzy turned back to Razor. The smile on her face was gone and replaced with the kind of serious look that only a mother could give. "Incidentally, if anything should happen to my son or my darling little sister-in-law, there will be no end to the storm clouds I will place over your head." There was a slight narrowing of eyes.

Then, just as soon as the warning and seriousness took place, it disappeared. She beamed at Razor, waved, and flew off in the direction of the theater. Tawny only looked defeated. He was sure his mother would explain everything to him later, probably over dinner. He gave an exasperated sigh.

Razor gulped. He was afraid of little, but he knew enough from his own mother...if a mum made a threat concerning the safety of her children....they usually always carried it out.

"Yeah...yeah....I'll keep em safe." He said quickly. He quickly scooped all the kids up close to him and gave a smile.

"See....Won't even leave my sight. They'll stick to me like glue. Hehehe." He said, sighing in relief when Frizzy was gone.

'Thank goodness.' He thought and he let the kids go.

Then he looked at them critically, "Alright then. Listen up. I'm gonna head this off at the pass before its too late and say. Nopony is going into that forest, while under my supervision."

"But Razor, I've never been in the Everfree!" Glimmer whined, "And Applebloom's been in there."

Razor shook his head, "No. That place is dangerous."

Glimmer's eyes watered, and she looked up at Razor, "but...but."

Razor looked away, "No...I'm not falling for it....not this time."

Glimmer frowned, but could see that her brother was not gonna fall for the look this time around. She reached into the bag and took out several pieces of candy and ate them.

"Alright." Glimmer said, her bow flat.

"Good....so....what do kids your age do for fun?" He asked. He never had to entertain kids...did he even have to? Maybe they did that themselves.

Glimmer then realized an idea. A crafty one, fueled by sugar. She rubbed her claws together, before turning to her brother with a big smile.

"Oh oh oh," She said, hopping up and down, "lets play Hide and Seek."

"Hide and seek?" Razor said.

"Yeah. You turn around," She turned her brother around and forced his head to a nearby tree, "and cover your eyes."

Razor blinked and covered his eyes with his claws, "Okay...."

"Then count to one hundred and come and find us. It will be fun." She said with a giggle.

Razor felt something was off, but since he had no other ideas of what to do he went along with this.

"Okay. One....two...three....four..." He started counting, eyes covered.

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Glimmer giggled and turned to her friends and whispered, "Okay quick while he counts lets go to the Everfree."

With that she took off ahead of everyone. Her sugar intake sending her flying towards the forest like a ball out of a cannon.

Sure :3 *meow*

[colour=#663399]"You don't say?" [/colour]Rarity started, somewhat surprised to hear this. [colour=#663399]"Would I know her from any of the big fashion magazines? Well... perhaps not if she's mostly known in Aquelia. All the same, a big part of this job is keeping one eye toward one's peers at any given time."[/colour]

The mare gave a stiff nod as she considered it.[colour=#663399] "Actually, I have to say I am most curious. I don't know very much at all when it comes to Aquelian fashion. It could prove rewarding to investigate!"[/colour]

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Glimmer thought for a moment, "Hmmmmm. Well her name is Glemmer. She might have been in Aquilla Fashion Monthly once or twice, but I don't know about Equestria fashion magazines.

Rarity shook at the thought. There was little worse for an artist than to have her art needlessly destroyed. She could definitely sympathize with the mother of these two. It brought to her mind vivid memories of Sweetie getting out of hoof. She'd definitely have to keep it in mind and make sure she did her best to please this customer. She didn't want any temperamental griffons wrecking her wares. Hopefully the sister would help her rein him in and not goad him too hard. She was going to put her faith in her customers for now; hopefully it didn't prove to be a mistake.

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"Don't worry Miss Rarity. Razor only gets like that after a lot of stress. So long as he doesn't feel confined he will be fine." Glimmer said with a smile.

Rarity nodded at all the suggestions from the younger griffon. Glimmer had a real knack for fashion given her age. Rarity liked what she was hearing at least. She offered a smile in return.

[colour=#663399]"Excellent suggestions, darling," she said with a nod. "I have fabric in all sorts of colours, and if I don't have it I know where to get it."[/colour] The mare moved aside to her fabric store then and rolled out a long roll of bluish-gray fabric that matched the male griffon's feathers in colour almost perfectly. [colour=#663399]"Does this look about right?"[/colour] She rolled out a second fabric then, this one a similar colour but rather than matching his feathers exactly was a few tones darker in colour. [colour=#663399]"Or perhaps it should be a little darker for flair?"[/colour]

[colour=#663399]"A coat with room for the wings is no trouble; I've done many such pieces for more fashionable pegasus stallions," [/colour]Rarity started, continuing to consider the suggestions. [colour=#663399]"As for a cloak, I could definitely do that. I once studied historical fashion for a quite successful line of ruffled taffeta capes... and while I doubt your brother here would want that sort of thing exactly, in the process I believe I learned quite a bit about capes and cloaks. It would be no trouble." [/colour]

[colour=#663399]"Nor would styling his feathers, of course,"[/colour] she added with a final nod. [colour=#663399]"I can do it all!"[/colour]

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Glimmer felt such joy. Miss Rarity said her suggestions were good!!! She felt ready to die of joy. She was worried her suggestions wouldn't have been good for the famous fashionista. Maybe she did have a skill for this.

She looked at the cloth that was shown and nodded, "It will do. It mixes enough but has the right contrast to not blend in too well. A good ensemble isn't worth if it can't be made out on the wearer." She nodded again.

Razor just rolled his eyes. He was already feeling antsy just standing about. Then Glimmer got behind him and pushed him towards some mirrors.

"Hey Glimmer what is it?" He asked as he was pushed to stand infront of the mirrors.

"We need to be able to see how everything fits on you from all sides. The mirrors will help in that, so just stand still. Just pretend your talking to a girl you like." GLimmer said with a giggle.

"Hey!" Razor snapped with a growl.

"Sorry Razor." She said, giving her brother a hug and nuzzle. But she giggled again, casing Razor to roll his eyes with a sigh.

"Alright. cloth. Coat and cloak. Now we need to pick a design for his feathers. Its got to speak Razor." She rubbed her beak, trying to decide on a design.

Razor's question made Rarity smile slightly. She knew from experience that for the not so fashion minded, the idea of pursuing such a career was not a very welcoming one. It must be baffling to some why exactly she elected to be a fashionista, while to her it was just second nature. She gave a polite nod to the griffon and then a small laugh.

[colour=#663399]"Well... much like your sister, I think I'd say a lot of it traces back to the parents... except not quite the same way in my case,"[/colour] Rarity said with slight embarrassment. [colour=#663399]"You see... my parents, wonderful as they are, are quite far from the most fashionable of ponies. As a very young foal, I suppose I was all too conscious of that, and just felt I wanted something different. The young me dreamed about being swept off my feet by some handsome prince to Canterlot to live a life of class and luxury, and I think it was in how deeply I regarded that ideal that I began to get interested in popular fashion like that seen in Canterlot..."[/colour]

Rarity shook her head and gave another laugh. [colour=#663399]"Of course, I had no confidence at it at all at first. It wasn't until the day I finally got my cutie mark that I was first happy with something I made. After that, I found my confidence and recognizing it ponies all around started to encourage me. Eventually, with lots of work, that brought me here,"[/colour] the mare concluded, sighing softly as she reminisced.

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Razor rolled his eyes, "A prince huh? Lot of fairy tale nonsense. That's not really reality."

Glimmer growled and whacked her brothers head.

"Ouch! What was that for?" He asked, rubbing his head.

Glimmer pointed a claw at Razor, "Don't you laugh at Miss Rarity's dream. Its romantic and anything can happen. She is a famous and lovely mare and you don't have the right to say what can or can't happen. Is that clear mister!" Glimmer went hard on her brother. Who backed away in fear of his sister till he was pressed against a mirror.

"Yeah...yeah....I get it....sorry." He said, nodding. He hated when Glimmer got mad. Cause like their mum....she was scarey when she was.

Glimmer smiled and hugged her brother, the change in attitude both sudden and apparent as she was back to her cute and lovey self, "Good. I have a similar dream. I would love to have a prince sweep me off my claws one day. But I think Daddy or my brothers would eat them first." She giggled and started walking around Razor as she thought.

"Heh....that is true." He said, then looked to Rarity.

"Eh..sorry again. Nice dream I guess." He rubbed the back of his head, "I think its very good that someone dedicates themselves fully to what they love. Passion for something that makes your life worth wild is something I relate to."

He hoped he could remove any odd feelings after his previous statement.

"So...you like the high life of the nobility?" He asked, "I never really cared much for some of the upper class ponies in Canterlot. Though that's probably because we griffons judge by deed and not birth parents. A noble in our society is just as likely to be left behind for the predators if he or she proves themselves a nuisance or a shame to the griffon race. It doesn't happen as much now a days but there is always the chance of being disowned by your family and cast out of the society if you dishonor your family or the species for foolish behavior."

Don't forget the Boutique as well *in case you forgot I must torture Razor with stuffy clothes XD*

After some discussion with Taco I have decided to change the format of posting for the dates.

The four dates I have stated in the rp, those involved may post all together so that something is always happening but give your date a chance to make a response post before posting again.

To help avoid confusion between the dates all those who are rping the first four dates will put this at the start of their post in bold and underline

Date *Date number1-4*

any questions?

Razor finished his sheet and now just waited for the time of doom. He at first felt irritation over this, but when he saw so many others here, especially girls, he started to feel a bit....insecure. He started trying to hide himself, not wanting to be seen by any that might mock him for his short stature. And the more he thought on it, he realized that this wasn't his strong point! He felt his heart starting to race, and feeling ready to burst out his chest.

Then when it was time to turn in the sheets and get their numbers Razor saw a griffon he knew in the line. Zelda!

'AHH!' He thought and ducked his head, 'oh sweet mother of all things good. Why does somegriffon I know have to be here. Why!?!'

He swiftly turned in his sheet and got his number. He was number 8 and that number became the number he was going to hate and fear for the rest of this event. He sat down away from everyone else and looked up as the first few dates were called up.

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First date: 10 and 7(Harlequin Salad and Dunder)

Second date: 8 and 13 (Razor and Windygust)

Third date: 9 and 5 (Hammerspark and Radiant steel)

Fourth date: 1 and 6 (Zelda and Bowsprit)

**Let those that are in the first date post only right now, for about 4-5 posts each. Then the next dating pair will post until the first four dates are done. Then we will move on. If you haven't introduced yourself yet you can do so when your number is called up for a date**

Razor shook the teddy bear head in his jaw once, sending some stuffing flying. He hugged the decapitated body to him and dragged him with over to where the book was being read. Then without warning he leaped up onto Twilight's back. His cat claws weren't extended so his paws were rather soft, but the more bare and sharp talons pressed slightly into her coat was a different story. Thankfully he wasn't in a playful mode and just scurried up onto Twilight's head, laying there with his back and front legs dangling in the air. The teddy bear body in his claws and the head in his mouth still. Bits of stuffing fell out onto the floor or the two ponies every once in awhile.

He listened to the story with the attention of a child, wide eyed and in awe. But like a baby bird his attention span wasn't the greatest at this age and soon he was looking around. That's when he saw it. A harmless little fly, that must have snuck in through the door or window. The fly landed harmlessly on the floor and Razor leaped from Twilight's head, messing up her mane a bit and landed onto the floor with a thump. The teddy parts being discarded. Razor opened his talons and didn't see the fly, till it flew past him. He pounced after it again and again.

It was rather cute and funny, watching the little griffon pounce after the bug. Always missing and at times sliding across the floor and bumping into some wall. Until the fly landed right near Care's rear. The wittle griffon got ready for another pounce and leaped forward, talons out towards the fly. What happened next was predictable.

Sure he is number 18

Lilia, your ponies dating numbers will be 16 and 17

Honey Dew is number 15. I've already established a number of dates already so any new comers might have to wait a bit before their dates.

Made my intro and finally got to use my new pc, Mrs. Glemmer, for a moment . Everyone else participating can make your posts to introduce your character(s). Once that's done we can get to the dates, and there is gonna be ALOT.

Razor was never one to hesitate if it came to things he found enjoyable. He would dive first into a race, even if it was hailing and thunderstorms with seven hundred mile winds. He lived for that stuff, it made him feel alive. He could say he wasn't afraid of anything, except maybe.....one thing.

"mum!" Razor growled, struggling to get his tail out of his mothers beak. Even as she dragged him towards the bar with a sign that said "Speed Date Night."

"Oh but dear this is just what you need. Now...stop...struggling!" His mother, Glemmer growled and yanked her son's tail hard, lifting him off his claws and sending him flying towards the bar.

Razor hit the ground and slide towards the building till he lay before the door, "Oww...but I don't see why I have to do this." He said as he got up and dusted himself off.

If there was one thing Razor was terrified of....was dating. He was loath to admit it, but he knew next to nothing when it came to being around females in a intimate or dating like matter. He had given it a try before, but it either ended up with him being laughed at cause of his size, which always tended to lead into a fight; a griffon style fight. Or two he would get flustered and make himself feel like an idiot.

Even getting kissed by a girl could make him freeze up. He practically passed out after he got kissed by that one apple mare in Ponyville.

"Now dear you promised on my birthday that you would do whatever one thing I wanted you to do for me. And this is it." Glemmer said, giving her son a look.

"Couldn't we make being a model for a dress or something? At least my shame would be private." Razor whispered.

"No. That's next years wish." Glemmer said with a giggle, "Oh don't give me that look deary. You will have a good time, and maybe even meet a nice mare, stallion or fellow griffon."

Glemmer patted her sons head with a smile, while Razor rolled his eyes. He was loath to do this....but he had given his word that he would do whatever his mum asked him. And if he didn't keep his word, what did that say about his honor? So, Razor took a deep breath.

"Fine." Razor said, mumbling to himself.

"Oh goodie." Glemmer said and hugged Razor tightly.

'Somepony...somegriffon....please end it for me.' He thought, pushing his mum away. "Cut it out....its embaressing."

Glemmer pouted but giggled, "Okay then. I will be back later to see you when this is done. I hope to see you with a date then. Ta ta." Glemmer turned and flew off to a Fashion designer meeting she had.

Razor sighed and face clawed, dragging it down his face slowly, "Why me." He said and turned and entered. He did admit the bar was nice. He might make this a usual stop for a drink whenever he passed through the city on business. And he could see a bunch of other ponies and the rare griffon about. He walked up to the counter and took out the forms being passed out.

The questions were basic stuff, no doubt used in some moronic way of finding your best match. Razor took a pen and filled it out.

'I'm just glad no one I know is here to see this.' He thought, or...so he hoped.

Snow diamond is in. Number 14

What I think we will do is everyone that is participating will make a post here introducing their character and then have them fill out a date form.*this can all happen in one post, and might be preferable.* No order for these introductory posts, but everyone should try to get it in in a timely fashion. After that we will do the date posts.

The date posts will follow after the introductory posts. During the first date only those partaking in it can post, though assume that other dates are happening around you. After about 5-7 posts*this limit can be changed it desired* the next date pair will do their posts. This only two people posting is to prevent any confusion.

Everything seems in order then? After you make the introductions I will post here the first date pair. I did a lot of rolls so they will be random, though for the first seven dates I made sure that everyones characters had a chance to partake, so in at least one there will be someone going twice as a certain character. After that all future dates will be super random. Expect surprises.

Any questions on how many dates there will be I am still not sure. Maybe until we have exhausted every possible pairing*might be long though but if no one minds that we can do it*

Oh yes anyone late coming arrivals just give a character bio here and I will insert you into the number order. And just assume you've been there since the beginning and don't worry about an intro post.

Hmm seems I did. Windygust will be 13 on the number chart.

If you want to make the setting post for the bar that works with me

I will just make the post for the dating portion of the rp.

Okay a whole not so much math, that might be slightly wrong but not really important, and everyone is assigned a number which I set by rolling two six sided dice and rerolled when an already used number was rolled.

The current numbers are as followed.

Heart Monitor: 12

Dunder Blust: 7

Bowsprit: 6

Luminous: 4

Hammer Spark: 9

Razor: 8

Zelda: 1

Rain Maker: 3

Radiant Steel: 5

Serendipity: 2

Harlequin Salad: 10

Riff Run: 11

Any new comers will be assigned a number from 13-18.

I think we have enough to get started. I will go make the first post, Strummann we will be using your characters bar since it seems to be okay Fillydelphia right? I hope that's right.

RP will be separated into two parts. One will be the dating area, where the dates will occur. We will, to avoid confusion have only one date being rped but it is to be assumed that other dates are happening around you. When your date is complete we will move to the next date that was happening and see what happened there *Hopefully no one eating anyone XD*

The other part of the rp will be sort of a waiting room/fill out applications. The rp will start here and everyone will sort of explain why they're there and rp filling out a Best Match form Once that's done I will roll the magic dice and see who gets a date first.

Everything clear?

Okay from what I have gathered we got six males and six females. A nice even balance so I think we can get things started. if anyone else wants to join just give a post here and I will work you into the mix. After about the fifth or sixth date though I'll probably stop taking apps for this rp. But don't worry, if this rp goes well I might make another XD maybe we can get the princesses into it

Now give me a moment while I do a little math and some number assignments

Yep ponies and griffons from all walks of life can come to this.

Alright bars are always good for a speed date. Nothing makes for easier conversation then a few drinks. Though if Rainbow Dash shows up lets keep the hard cider from her. XD

Seeing things continue to unfold, Rarity decided there was probably an even more fun approach. She gave a bold nod and looked toward Giimmer.

[colour=#663399]"I think it sounds like someone here has a budding love for the fashionable! As an artist, I find it is my duty to help nurture such things where I find them,"[/colour] she added with a smile.

[colour=#663399]"So, how about it, darling; since brother has no preferences, how would you like to assist me in designing his ensemble?"[/colour] Rarity asked with a smile.[colour=#663399] "I'm sure nopony could possibly know better how to suit your brother than you do!"[/colour]

It seemed a perfect idea. She was wondering how Razor would react.

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Glimmer nodded, "Yep my mommy is also a fashion designer. I love fashion as much as Razor loves racing and flying. And yeah I know my big brother as much as he knows himself."

With Razor's measurements taken Glimmer walked around her brother, "Hmmm. Well I know Razor will want to have his wings free. Heh, last time he felt his wings being bound he went crazy and slashed up several dresses mommy had been making. Oh boy she had been mad."

Razor gulped remembering that, "Mad....is not the word to use...." He shivered remembering that day. It was....horrible.

Glimmer just giggled, "Oh it wasn't that bad. But try to avoid damaging anything Miss Rarity has here. That would be very mean. Now, I think something that matches your feathers in colour. Do you have anything like that Miss Rarity?"

Glimmer moved around Razor some more, "Hmmm, something like a coat to go around his chest. It shouldn't restrict his wings, so if we want something on his back perhaps a cloak. Maybe we can also design his feathers on his head to give them better style."

Razor sighed and looked about, noticing several designs and other stuff. The entire boutique showed a pony that loved her work, and Razor could respect one that gave it their all in something they loved.

"What got you into fashion anyway?" He asked.

Alright a good start. Lets see who else joins. 10-12 should be a good start I think.

If you don't know what character to use you can bring as many as you feel capable to rp as.