Winter Posted December 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Storm Feather was astounded at the selection of books set before her! So many different genres were expressed in so few titles. How to Train Your Pony, A Pegasus' Guide to Advanced Flight Patterns, Jack and the Giant Griffon, The Elements of Jazz, and various other titles of a sweeping array, but in only a small number from each grouping. Sadly, new editions of her favourite series were not present. Perhaps there was a smithing book hidden away in the pile? After some quick searching around, Storm Feather pulled her claw out and procured Smithing: A Fine Art. This book seemed to focus more on the fine aspects of smithing in a decorative fashion, such as methods to perfect the folds in the metal, making them either more pronounced to make a striped effect or forcing them so thin that they are hardly visible at all! "This book... Shoeshine, I'd really like this book. How much would this and the polish cost me?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Charged Bolt had grabbed A Pegasus' Guide to Advanced Flight Patterns, and smiled. Shoeshine stared into space for a moment, before smiling "You can have them both for 7 bits, and that book is 4, Charged." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Storm's knapsack jingled as she reached in to pull out the seven bits required for payment. Once the proper coinage had been corralled and handed to the kind mare, Storm blew on the polish to ensure there weren't any stray spiderwebs left behind and picked up the book. A sheepish grin spread across her face and her head bowed slightly towards Shoeshine, "Thank you, and have a nice day." One rear hoof was placed behind the other as the hippogriff began to back up and turn around out of the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Charged Bolt also paid Shoeshine the required number of bits. "Bye." She went and he trotted out of the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Storm hugged the book close to her before reaching behind to put it into her knapsack. "What a pleasant pony," she mused about Shoeshine. "Well, next on my list is some lumber... Any idea where I could easily get that, Bolt?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 He scratched his head. "I... I think so... I'm not sure if he's working, but I know a lumberer, by the name of Woodsy." He began walking in the direction of the Everfree forest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 As Storm Feather followed the pegasus, she quickly realized he was heading towards the Everfree Forest. No surprise there, there were tons of trees in that forest... but it still seemed a bit spooky. It was definitely not the place to go alone. Thankful for her companion, she followed him. "So.. this Woodsy guy, how do yo know him?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 "Uhh... I met him about a month ago? I had a bit of a problem with an old flame, and I ran to the forest. He helped me, and I've been his friend ever since." He said with a smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 "Oh..." Storm said softly, thinking about her own experiences with the Everfree Forest. "It is good you met someone there. It is pretty scary in there alone." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 "Yeah. I mean, Woodsy can handle it on his own since he's a Unicorn, and he always carries an axe for the trees. But still, I worry for him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 "Well that's good," Storm began. "What was it like when you were there? Did you see anything scary?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 (Hey, sorry about being 'dead'. It was the christmas season, lots to be done. But I'm back.)"Actually, it wasn't that bad. You see, there are paths going through the Everfree, ones that are pretty safe. Just stick to them, and you're good." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 (No problem at all, life happens! Welcome back )"Oh, okay. I haven't been through there very often, so I never really took the time to check for the paths... Your friend lives on one of them, then?" Storm began, trying to ensure the safety of the venture. "If he does, I could probably start going by there for lumber in the future." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 "He doesn't live right next to one, but he lives close. The worst I've ever had is a couple of scratches and that was my own fault, I stumbled into prricky bushes." Charged smirked. "I really should have been watching where I was going." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Storm let out a small, lighthearted giggle at that. "Well, I'll just have to watch my way, then." She replied playfully, "it isn't too far in, though, is it? I'd rather not have to spend too long in that forest." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 He smiled as soon as her giggle reached his ears then quickly hid his face, blushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Storm looked away from the path ahead and towards her traveling companion. A smirk came to her face as she noticed he was trying to hide a blush. A quick mental run-through of the events of the trip so far made it clear she had made a new friend. It was nice to have someone to show her around, and the hippogriff felt the need to thank him for the adventure. "Bolt, thank you for showing me around. This will really make my future trips easier for me, and it has been fun... Could I maybe try to find you next time I need help finding things?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 He removed his hooves from his face and looked at her, his cheeks a slight red. "You're very welcome, and sure." He smiles. "I live at 14 Mane Street." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 "I'll be sure to stop by next time I come to town," Storm said reassuringly. "I think after the lumber it would be smart not to try to get more stuff... it might be kind of difficult to carry. I did want to go to the local farmer's market, but I'll just have to stock up on food in Cloudsdale." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 He looked at her. "Maybe I could help? I'm pretty strong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 "Maybe.... I guess it depends on how much I can get," Storm reasoned. "Maybe he will have something to make carrying it easier, too. I knew I should have brought that cart!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 "I could carry it. It doesn't look that heavy." He smirked, seeming slightly cocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 "I don't know, last time I had to get a tree it took myself and three other ponies to get it out... although only one actually helped me fly it up to Cloudsdale. We'll have to see." Storm looked around at the trees nearby. They were mostly dark and twisted, with gnarled branches and deep knots. These didn't seem like they would be great to work with, hopefully Charged Bolt's friend had better quality. "So, is your friend's place much farther?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 "I think it's just through that clearing." He trots towards a clearing, with a small pond in the northwest corner and the sound of frogs and birds all around them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Storm Feather looked behind her worriedly, then moved with Charged Bolt into the clearing. This area seemed far less foreboding. A pool of water echoing with the sounds of life helped alleviate the sense of dread the Everfree was so famous for. Storm couldn't help but gasp at the sudden change of scenery. Not only did the wildlife seem nicer, the flora mirrored the positive tone of the clearing. The trees here were marvelous, and through the few stumps that were left presumably by her Ponyville guide's friend she could see that the wood quality was just as high inside of the wood as outside. "Oh... oh my." Storm paused, saving a mental picture of the area. "This is really nice. I wouldn't expect something like this in the Everfree." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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