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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 10, 2015 20:16:43 GMT
"Only if you plan to lose" Orange smiled a bit, then her face fell into a frown again. The situation this mare was being forced into was honestly no better than what she was forced into herself when she joined the queen. Those thoughts just made her think of her sister again, she always wondered what became of her after she handed her over to the queen. Naturally she was afraid to ask as she feared the worse of her sister and didn't want to know for a fact that she was gone. So long as she had a little hope she was alive she could be somewhat happy with what she was basically forced to do. Orange looked at the mare and let out a soft sad sigh.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 10, 2015 20:27:27 GMT
Hearing the saddness in the mares voice, blue sapphire orbs glanced up in awareness. As a partial changeling, this creature was forced to follow the Queens rulings. But as a half pony, her emotions must be spiraling downward in a confusing slope. Hoping she wasn't pushing too far, Plush wanted to dig deeper, to find out if Orange Glow still had a heart somewhere deep inside.
"Why do you follow her? The Queen that is. From what I'm understanding, she's only looking out for herself. So why bother?"
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 10, 2015 20:32:24 GMT
"She looks out for her children as well, she did all of this for them and herself. I don't think she honestly wants a war just to live in peace... Though there was one point where I used to ask that question a lot" Orange admitted candidly.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 10, 2015 20:42:14 GMT
"If she wants peace for everyone, why is she treating ponies like minorities? I mean.. from what it looks like. I don't see things brightening from this future. Does she really think she can move in and everypony will be okay with it?"
In reality, Plush had no idea what the public thought about all of this. Judging from the destroyed buildings outside, she could only imagine that many fled..or tried to. Sighing, she tried to think of a situation that they would somehow gain in their favor.
"Least we can safely agree theres no Nightmare Moon anymore. Right?"
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 10, 2015 20:48:01 GMT
"Actually Nightmare Moon is still around, she separated from Princess Luna and is her own being now.. But.. She tries to treat the ponies right, the changelings need to feed and our food is their love.. So there is a love tax to try to be civil about it and to prevent over feeding on the ponies.." Orange said in a near flat tone seemingly repeating this from explaining it to others.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 10, 2015 21:26:05 GMT
Widened eyes cause the mare to groan as she ran a hoof through her drying mane. Great. Just great. Now losing all chances of escape of escape from her past, Plushs face had clearly been affected by Orange Glows words. Listening to the last of her speech, it seemed the Queen wasn't such a monster after all, least if this was actually true.
"Oh. I see. That's..good I suppose. Draining is bad.."
Remembering back to the last time she met Nightmare Moon, a shiver ran down her damp spine as she pulled the blanket tighter around her body. Her future meant nothing, and the more she talked, the more it became clear. More focused on what could go wrong then right, a lone thought crossed her mind. There were others worse off. Realizing that Orange had gone through hell because of her, Plush simply stared at her for a moment longer.
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 13, 2015 6:12:28 GMT
Orange sighed and closed her eyes trying to drown out her thoughts. They were getting over whelming for her and she could use a distraction.
"Yes, it could be. Right now most ponies are basically willing to pay these taxes. If we over fed on them.. It could cause another revolt I suppose"
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 14, 2015 6:06:38 GMT
It didn't take a mind reader to notice the changeling halfling was just as distracted as Plush pondered her inner thoughts. What could she be thinking about so forcefully? Trying to relax in a forced setting, Plush glanced away. This creatures problems were her own, snooping is what got her into this mess to begin with. Currently focusing on sleeping it off, Plush rested her head back down, her mind trying to shut off despite the amount of daylight left in the day.
"Wake me when I'm forced to do something.. or something."
Aiming to seem like she didn't care, her initial trial run never worked as planned, despite her efforts in doing so. Why should she feel bad? All Orange Glow had done since re-meeting her was mess with her emotional state and 'babysit' her while the ruler gloated to other nations on her new found ruling. Closing her eyes, her troubled heart was too confused on what it actually wanted. Seeing her as her ex lover was amazing.. until it ended. Wishing Joxer was here, the orange coated pegasus spoke in a low voice.
"Not that I care.. or anything. But you seem to have come out of your shell since the last time we met. It's fuzzy, but I think the ending worked out for you."
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 14, 2015 8:29:31 GMT
"Ha!" Orange laughed for a second. "That's a joke of I've heard one before. Don't get me wrong I am in a great position and I am loyal to my mother and Queen, but do you know what I had to do to be welcome in her hive?"
Orange glared down at Plush. "I had to give up my sister! Now I don't know if she is alive as a prisoner to be siphoned off of or dead.. "
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 14, 2015 17:26:19 GMT
Instantly regretting opening up her mouth to begin with, Plush waited until the mare was done talking to even look up. Her eyes were still closed, her head still down as the words grew louder to her ears. Bursting her eyes open to her last few words, Plush Ramen sat up. Looking to her with a somewhat irritated frown, blue dull orbs watched with a shake to her head.
"You did what? What the hell is wrong with you? Throwing away family for a place in royalty? You really are low."
She couldn't help it, it just came out. Not that she had room to judge, but she never imagined this changeling would go so low. When she saw her last, this halfling was nothing more then a shy rock, and now? She was up with the highest ranking in Equestria. Plush no longer cared about her feelings, her heart still sore about the whole thing in the first place.
"Im sorry, its not my place. But I guess changelings dont have a heart."
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 14, 2015 20:01:05 GMT
Orange growls in anger her eyes becoming more intense. "I didn't give her up for such petty of a thing as royalty. I gave her up to be accepted to be loved! No pony loved me, none! Hell no one knew I existed. Do you think I haven't regret doing that?! I told her about it before I gave her up and she told me to do it."
Orange quickly whips around and heads for the window.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 15, 2015 4:05:12 GMT
Watching Orange Glow's reaction, Plush stood up in concern. In an attempt to find out what she was doing, the orange mare had taken a few steps in her direction. Questions had always spiraled through the young adult's mind. Why would she give up a family member who loved her to be loved? It just didn't make sense.
"Look. Don't bark at me. But from where I'm standing, it sounds like you gave up someone who loved you just so you could be loved by someone more powerful. Tell me, is this love real? Can Changelings actually love? Because I don't know, and frankly, you don't seem happy."
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 15, 2015 20:40:40 GMT
"I gave her up to feel accepted for once in my damned lifetime. Which I never felt before, not even truly with her.. The love seems real enough.. Though again it's really only one being.." Orange sighs before answering the last part.
"I would assume we could love, personally I've never had anypony who I actually held affection before. Though it's hard to hold affection towards a pony when they all reguard you as a freak of nature. Turns out, they were right all along though!" Orange lets out another laugh, this one very much at her own expense. Her poster changed and she began to slump.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 17, 2015 1:40:52 GMT
'Freak of nature..'
Plush tried to keep her strong hold on the belief that this mare was cruel, but with this information, she felt lost. Story of her life. This creature may have been different, but did she have to be treated that way? Looking to the changeling and unsure of what she should say, Plush Ramen tried to find the right words, things werent always as they seemed.
"I dont think you're a freak. Misunderstood maybe, but freak no."
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 20, 2015 2:14:18 GMT
"Please, I am two separate species. I don't have a group of ponies who are like me! As fas as I know I am the only halfling.. Besides what pony has bright glowing Orange eyes!" Orange began ranting a little bit about anything that popped into her head
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 20, 2015 2:19:24 GMT
Despite the mare's words, Plush couldn't help but feel that the changeling was missing something here. She was a rare thing yes, but doesn't that also make her special? Always being told to embrace a gift before knocking it, the orange pegasus had studied her expressions a bit further before responding with a comeback.
"You should admire that about you. You're eyes are stunning. Don't mock your physical attributes because its not considered normal, you're unique. There is nothing wrong with that. Someponies want to blend in, I get it, but others want to stand out as well."
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 20, 2015 3:18:22 GMT
"I.. I can't be happy with something I've been mocked about the entirety of my life.. I know I'm different and some ponies might love that, but.. A lot of ponies and changelings for the matter won't even talk to me" Orange sighed.. This was all getting to her and having a pony to talk to was making her blab a little. Which while it was nice she was not used to at all.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 20, 2015 3:31:45 GMT
"I'm sorry.. I dont know what to say."
In all honesty, Plush was never the therapist, she just couldn't figure out what else to say. Sure she felt bad for her, but what else could a mere prisoner do to help? Sighing to herself, sapphire blue orbs gazed into the brightly colored changelings own, her intentions pure as she shifted to the window herself.
"I can't change your past, but if you let me, I can show you how ponies are suppose to treat others. With kindness. Your team is on top, you should be out there making friends and assuring ponies that they are safe."
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 20, 2015 3:41:00 GMT
"They are safe.. The Queen doesn't want to fight them. She honestly wants her and her children to live in piece.. I knew once how ponies were meant to treat each other, but no pony gave me the time of day so.. I may have gone bitter.." A bit of the innocent old Orange started coming out a bit, just a bit.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 20, 2015 3:46:47 GMT
"See? That's a start."
Trying to seem like more of a new friend then somepony she has to babysit, Plush merely smiled her way. It was an innocent and small smile, but catching it, can mean a number of things. The changeling mare wasnt angry any longer, nor on the verge of crying, she was certain that was better then staying quiet.
"Now, lets free Plush and run off into the sunset."
More on a joking manner then anything, the serious version of Plush had wanted to see what she would say. While the humored Plush knew it was too good to be true. Immediately assuming she wouldnt give in, the mare took a step closer to Orange Glow.
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 22, 2015 12:11:05 GMT
"Tch" Orange let out a soft chuckle for some reason and faintly smiled.
"Not just yet, but nice try. Weather you like it or not you have to be in that arena at the day of that fight and it is my responsibility to get you there." Then seemingly just like that she went back to being hard on the outside remaining undecided on what actually to do. She had a few ideas.. Though she was certain neither of them would be ready to do such a thing. Orange didn't want to show her face around there again anyways.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 22, 2015 16:25:13 GMT
Worth a try, Plush merely stared into the brightly colored orbs of her holder with amusement. If she wanted to, could she maneuver and escape into the air? Having a dilemma, she didnt want to hurt the changeling, nor was she sure she had the energy for a full out escape plan. Stepping down on her staredown with Orange Glow, Plush turned away. Sitting back down, the time that passed between them had certainly been a boring one. Exhausted from staying awake this long compared to the prison life, Plush layed down, her head heavy to the point of her not caring.
"Cant say I didnt try.. Now, if you'll excuse me.."
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 23, 2015 0:13:44 GMT
Orange looked at the raven maned mare and sighed softly. "Would you.. Like to see what has become of Canterlot and Ponyville?"
Her voice was soft and the question sounded like she was asking it to herself as well, though the offer was genuine.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 23, 2015 14:15:12 GMT
Opening up her eyes, contemplation twirled around through the mares mind. Debating on simply sleeping her life away vs going and making the best of things, Plush stood. Orange Glow was trying, which was more then she could say about herself.
"Its that bad huh? Sure.."
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 24, 2015 3:39:39 GMT
"Well, they both have started to rebuild.. But they are still in ruin" Orange sighed softly and nodded
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 25, 2015 0:12:17 GMT
Blinking to a sudden idea swimming through her thought process, Plush Ramen moved towards the door. Standing near it and expecting her to follow, blue sapphire orbs had scanned Orange Glows facial expression with a look of her own. What was she so deep in thought about?
"Door..or window? Depending on if you are technically allowed to do this."
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Post by Orange Glow on Dec 25, 2015 2:20:34 GMT
"I'm allowed to do what ever I want with you so long as I get you to that arena" Orange smirked and went for the door to the hall opening it for the mare.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Dec 28, 2015 6:32:09 GMT
Narrowing blue orbs stared in disbelief at the changelings words. Somewhat irritated by this statement, the orange coated pegasus had tried to shake off her clear offensive nature. Whether she liked it or not, Plush Ramen was nothing more then a prisoner, for now. Walking passed the dark colored mare with out much of a sound, the feeling of being clean and somewhat full had left the tall pony starting to simmer down. How far had she come from losing her anger all those years ago? Surely this was an improvement?
[Exit Plush Ramen & Orange Glow to Hallway]
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Post by Orange Glow on Apr 8, 2016 12:42:00 GMT
[Enter Orange Glow]
After Plush made her way into her room Orange sat on her bed closing her door. She looked to the raven maned mare with a soft smile and her hooves crossed. "So, I now have your answer though I don't really know what I get in return for telling you."
Orange watches the mare closely.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Apr 8, 2016 13:20:10 GMT
[Enter Plush Ramen]
Following just behind the mare, Plush Ramen waited in anticipation. Shifting in expressions however to her next words, a sudden look of dread overcame the mare. Of course, it couldn't be that easy. Pondering a way to get out of this situation with the information she desired, Plush first had to think about what it was Orange Glow wanted. Getting a few ideas and not fascinated with any of them, blue eyes attempted to plead as her voice broke through.
"I.. Oh. Well, what do you want? I don't have money.. Or belongings. A favor? Information?"
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