OfficialBronyTime Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 He finished his own sandwich and looked at her. "Uhh, maybe I could help you with your errands? I'm sure my boss won't mind." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 This struck Storm as a surprise. Somepony to help... She weighed her options carefully. Typically the errands were done alone and were boring shop visits. However, some company could help carry things and somepony that is more familiar with the town could be invaluable in bartering. Besides, things are more fun with friends, anyways. "Huh... That would be nice, if you are sure it is okay with your boss. My first goal is to get some wood polish. Do you know of a place that might have that? I usually just walk around the market, but if you already know a place..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 He thought for a bit, before nodding. "I know a place. Run by a mare called Shoeshine. She stocks all sorts of stuff, so she most likely has wood polish." He began trotting north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 "That sounds reasonable," Storm answered, following after him. Polish from a professional shop would probably be of a higher quality than something out in the market anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Eventually they came up to a store-in-home type place. He trotted inside, and was greeted by a mare with a light blue coat and a gray mane."Hey Charged, and who is this with you?" She asked with a pleasant smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Storm Feather looked the mare up and down. She seemed pleasant enough. Extending a talon in greeting, she said with a mirrored smile, "Hello, my name is Storm Feather. You are Shoeshine, I presume?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 She shook your talon excitedly. "Yes, I am she. I am Shoeshine, and how may I help you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Storm recoiled slightly from the excitement this pony radiated. Although she was getting more and more used to the warmth and outgoing nature of ponies, there was still some leftover reservation. "I.. er.. Yeah, I came to town to get some wood polish, and Charged here said you might have some." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 "Ahh, I believe I do. Let me check the back room." And with that she trotted into a door that was nestled behind the counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Storm looked towards Charged Bolt with a questioning look on her face, then turned back to the counter and craned her neck to try to see around through the door. There weren't very many other things she had to do in town, but Storm wanted to leave and head towards Cloudsdale before it got dark. "So... How long do you think she will be, Bolt? Can I call you that, by the way?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 "She shouldn't be long, and you can call me that if you wish." He smiled, and waited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 "Okay," Storm replied to the affirmation. "So you know her, then?" She continued, referencing Shoeshine. If they were friends and the polish was of a decent price and quality, it would be a good idea to continue coming here to support the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 He nodded. "Yeah, I know her. She's rather helpful around Ponyville. She stocks all sorts of stuff in that back room of hers. From doors to wheels to books." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 "Books?" Storm responded. Interesting that the pegasus should mention that specifically. He didn't seem the sort that would have an overly large personal library, but just maybe... "Do you read much, Bolt?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 He nodded in response. "Yeah, I read quite a lot. Of course, most of it's all about the logistics of Pegasi wings and stuff so I can better myself, but I still read fiction and things like that from time to time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 "Oh, so a nonfiction reader, then?" Storm inferred. "I've always enjoyed a good story. Do you think she has some good adventure books here?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 He nodded. "Yeah, there's a lot of great books here. A few rare ones too. One of them I'm hoping to save up for." He smiled softly at her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 "Rare books? Where do you think she gets them from?" Storm Feather inquired. She did know a fair number of ponies that would enjoy certain rare books. "And what book are you wanting, if it is okay for me to ask?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 "Where she gets them, I have no clue. And the book I'm hoping for is actually where Daring Do came from. It's about 500 years old, and it's called: Adventure Pony; Search for The Missing Diamond." He replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 "Oh, Daring Do? I've heard of that series... I never cared to read it, though. I prefer different sorts of stories," Storm paused to think back for a moment before continuing. "Adventure Pony, huh? I can't say I've heard of that one. Where did you hear about it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 "I first heard of it as a rumour. So I spent about... 3 years travelling looking for it? I found it a few weeks ago right here, close to home." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 "Wow, all of that searching, and what you were looking for was here the whole time." Storm commented on the story while tapping a claw impatiently on the ground. Although she enjoyed the conversation, she could only wonder what was taking Shoeshine so long with the wood polish. Maybe she should have mentioned the other items she was looking for before the mare had already disappeared through the door. Could there even be books here that she might like to add to that list? "What kinds of places did you see on your search?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 "I saw old ruins, new buildings, the princesses and the highest mount..." He was suddenly cut off by Shoeshine who trotted towards them, holding some wood polish. "I have the polish. Sorry it took so long, there was a nest of spiders in the corner and I had to get rid of them." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 "Oh, er.. thank you. Spiders are always going where they aren't wanted," Storm said with a chuckle. "Bolt here has been telling me you have some books... Could I maybe see some?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialBronyTime Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 "Sure." She trotted into the back room then came out a bit later with a huge stack of books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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