Nar engages in stallion to stallion communication VIA muscle flexing. No words are exchanged.
#rp
Massive stacks of papers lay atop Nar's bedroom desk. He's been pouring over every research paper from the E.S.E.E he's been able to get his hands on for the past day. Outside of breaks for food, the ... View MoreMassive stacks of papers lay atop Nar's bedroom desk. He's been pouring over every research paper from the E.S.E.E he's been able to get his hands on for the past day. Outside of breaks for food, the bathroom, and some Cookie time, this is all he's been doing.
"T-too... Too much, r-reading."
6 reports down. at least 30 more to go! #rp
For the first time in quite a while, Nar has had to make himself look presentable. His meeting with the Ponyville DA's office is today, and he wants to at least TRY to look professional.
There are s... View MoreFor the first time in quite a while, Nar has had to make himself look presentable. His meeting with the Ponyville DA's office is today, and he wants to at least TRY to look professional.
There are some small formalities when Nar enters the DA's office. Of course, he's not meeting with the DA herself. He's meeting with one of the many lawyers that work for the city under her. He's a very straightforward man, who jumps right into the reason Nar is here after the initial formalities.
According to the attorney, the case they need him for involves a missing person. A developmentally challenged 19 year old man was told to enter an AHS door by the manager on duty of the warehouse he works at. That was over 3 weeks ago, and the 19 year old hasn't been seen since. Instantly, Nar's heart sinks. There's 0 hope of anyone finding this man sane. If they find him at all.
The attorney tells Nar exactly what he'll be needed for. They're going to ask him to describe the affects the AHS has on a person, the structure of the AHS, any prevalent dangers, and his professional opinion on the likelihood of someone with no training, or experience surviving in the AHS for as long as the 19 year old has been in there.
The defendant is not the company itself, but the manager who told the 19 year old to go in. The defense isn't expected to ask Nar many, if any questions, but he should answer as clinically, and professionally as possible regardless. He's a professional witness, so he's expected to remain unbiased with his answers.
The attorney says Nar will be notified when the court sets a trial date. Then, he's sent on his way.
Yeah, Nar's gonna need to brush up on some of those reports from the E.S.E.E if he wants to do this properly. Which means sitting down, and pouring over thousands of pages of the most dry, clinical papers you'll ever read.
Fun! #rp
Nar found out that his middle sister has started seeing a storm chaser she met a few weeks ago. He’s made sure to make an effort to seem more interested in his line of work than she does. (His interes... View MoreNar found out that his middle sister has started seeing a storm chaser she met a few weeks ago. He’s made sure to make an effort to seem more interested in his line of work than she does. (His interest is genuine.) Now Asuka hates him because every time she meets with her new partner, he always asks about Nar first.
Mission accomplished. #rp
Surprise is not nearly a strong enough word to describe what Nar felt when he opened his mailbox this morning, and found an official letter from the Ponyville DA's office. In many formal words, it inf... View MoreSurprise is not nearly a strong enough word to describe what Nar felt when he opened his mailbox this morning, and found an official letter from the Ponyville DA's office. In many formal words, it informs Nar that he's being summoned to provide expert testimony for an upcoming trial. Apparently, it involves the AHS, and they need an expert to give testimony on it. No details about the trial itself, but that's to be expected. He'll get told what the trial is about when he goes to the DA's office on the date listed in the letter.
Huh. Guess there aren't many other certified AHS Explorers here in Ponyville. As far as Nar knows, most of them moved away after the ESEE was disbanded. Still, it feels weird to be the guy that the DA is calling on for this kind of thing. Surely he could have reached out to one of the ESEE's former researchers, like Micro Lens. Then again, she lives in Canterlot, so it's probably easier to just go with Nar. Either way, Nar has a bad feeling about this. Not the summons itself. Just what this trial could be about. If the DA's office is the one sending the summons, that means this is likely a criminal trial, and he doesn't like the implications that brings. #rp
Nar is hosting a barbecue in his backyard for today. He's got plenty of food, activities, a slip n' slide, and even a newly installed above ground pool! Though everyone knows the real reason Nar is ho... View MoreNar is hosting a barbecue in his backyard for today. He's got plenty of food, activities, a slip n' slide, and even a newly installed above ground pool! Though everyone knows the real reason Nar is hosting this BBQ is to show off his cooking skills. Not that anyone is complaining. His BBQ sandwiches are out of this world! #rp
It's guys' night! Hell yeah! Nar got to choose last time, and they went bowling. Juno chose the arcade the one before that. Now, it's Roy's turn to choose where the three go. Sure enough, he wants to ... View MoreIt's guys' night! Hell yeah! Nar got to choose last time, and they went bowling. Juno chose the arcade the one before that. Now, it's Roy's turn to choose where the three go. Sure enough, he wants to go to a bar. Not exactly Nar's first choice of place to hang out, but they have pool tables, and some good appetizers. He's not gonna complain. Usually, Ryuji, and Steeltrap would join the three for their guys nights, but they're on tour right now, so it's just the three Ponyville boys tonight.
It's been a few drinks since the trio sat down at the bar's counter. Nar has decided to stay sober for the night, knowing he'll be the designated driver. Juno's had a few beverages, but not nearly as many as Roy. Nar really isn't sure why the bartender hasn't cut him off yet, but he's about to do it himself if Roy keeps going like this. His three failed attempts to charm mares in the bar aren't doing him any favors either.
Sure enough, a few moments after a group of roughneck looking biker types walks into the bar, they come right over to where the trio is sitting. The leader of the group looks like he's eaten one too many triple cheeseburgers in this time. Nar swears the ground shakes a little when he steps up to the bar. The man's face is red. Whether it's from anger, or the exertion of walking 5 steps, Nar can't tell. He stands right behind Roy, who is completely oblivious to the man's presence. It takes him a disconcertingly long time to notice the brick shithouse looming behind him.
The moment Roy turns to look at the man, he finally speaks. "You're in our seats." The man's voice is deep, gravely, and breathy. He sounds like he's just gone for a long run. "Ahy don'tshee yur names onthem." The words barely spill out of Roy's mouth. He can hardly even manage enough of a break between words to keep them separate. Roy's insolence somehow manages to make the man's face turn even redder. It's at this point that Nar decides to step in. He begins to rise, raising a hand as he does so. "Sorry about that fellas. We can move." The man's look of smug satisfaction only lasts for a second, as Roy nearly falls out of his stool to blurt out. "No! We gotheree firsht! We're not m-movin'!" Dear Solaris, he looks like he's about to puke all over the fat biker.
Nar, and Juno lock eyes with the fat biker's buddies behind him. They all look far more fit, and capable than their leader does. If they got into a fight here, there's a good chance they're not walking away from it in one piece. However, the other bikers seem to be sizing them up as well. From the looks on their faces, it looks like they're just as eager to avoid a fight as Nar, and Juno are. The two friends stand, with Nar grabbing Roy's arm to pull him along. "Who cares? There's a few empty seats at the end of the bar anyway." Roy protests, trashing in an attempt to free himself from Nar's iron grip. The fat biker's friends seem to step backwards, away from their leader.
You know what? If Roy wants a fight, he can have one. On his own. Letting go of Roy's arm, Nar shoves the sloshed pegasus into the fat biker. He bounces off of the man's considerable girth, and quickly looks over his shoulder with an expression of betrayal. Nar, and Juno have already taken a few steps back. Still close enough in case a figth breaks out, but far enough away to seem less threatening.
Roy, and the fat biker stare at each other for a long moment. Then, in a show of silent defeat, Roy slinks away to go join his friends. At least, he thinks that's what he's doing. The bartender has other plans. Before Roy can rejoin his friends, he is quite firmly grasped by a bouncer who politely informs him that he's being kicked out. Roy begins to protest, asking why they're being kicked out. To which he is informed that only he is being kicked out. His friends are welcome to stay.
Nar calls a ride for Roy to get back to his motel for the night, but he and Juno are planning to stay for a while. They haven't gotten to play pool yet, and they're not leaving until they do! Plus, their new biker friends (minus the leader), are actually pretty chill. So they might as well hang out with their new friends! #rp
Nar let one rip while he was driving Juno home after a meet up tonight. He then locked his car’s windows so Juno was forced to deal with it. He’s never accepting a ride from Nar ever again.
#rp
It's been quite some time since the members of Attack on Mango have met up at their usual place. Over two months if memory is serving Nar correctly. With Scrappy coming into town to visit her parents,... View MoreIt's been quite some time since the members of Attack on Mango have met up at their usual place. Over two months if memory is serving Nar correctly. With Scrappy coming into town to visit her parents, it was only natural that the band get together for a hangout.
Frontigua is no Shifty Sai's, but it's the closest they'll get here in Ponyville. With the lapse in visits, the band's usual booth has been taken by another group, leaving them to sit wherever they can find a booth. "I almost can't believe I missed this." Asuka sighs as she lazily places a salsa-laden chip in her mouth. Across the table, her brother shows considerable restraint by only dipping one chip into the bowl of cheese dip on the table. He shows less constraint when he starts to talk with food in his mouth. "Can't say I missed this at all. The restaurant that is. I did miss hanging out with everyone." Beside him, Cookie doodles on the activity sheet provided to her by the restaurant while ignoring the conversation of the grown ups around her.
The band holds idle chatter as they wait for the food to arrive. Mostly talking about new shows they're watching, games they're playing, or plans for their next TTRPG session. "You guys see that new campaign our fans have started on social media?" Juno asks during a lull in the conversation. The rest of the band shake their heads, causing Juno to continue. "Seen a bunch of posts lately of fans demanding we go on tour again. They're using a hashtag for it too. #OneMoreTour." He can tell by the looks on his bandmates' faces that they aren't on board.
Nar states what everyone else is thinking. "A bit too late for that. Not like we can just drop our lives to get up and tour right now." Juno shrugs his shoulders. "Yeah, I figured. Cookie's gotta go back to school in 2 months, and I don't think Asuka's work will let her off for a month or two like they did in Vanhoover." Scrappy joins in with a suggestion. "Maybe they might? Plus, Cookie could stay here with Autumn, or your parents, couldn't she?" Nar's rejection of the proposal is swift, and adamant. "And spend ANOTHER month, or more away from my pumpkin, and Autumn? No!"
Nar's reaction causes the conversation to die out for a brief moment. Juno breathes life back into it by making a half-hearted suggestion of his own. "Could just, bring them with us. Ponyville Elementary has an online school program doesn't it? Plus, we're not gonna be touring for a whole year or something. She'd probably only spend a quarter of the school year online, if that." Nar looks to Cookie to see what her response is. She hasn't been paying attention to a single word the grown ups have said. Regardless, it's not a terrible idea. He'll just have to get Cookie, and Autumn's opinion on it later. "I guess. We'll have to think on it some more, but for now-." Nar stops in the middle of his sentence to watch as the waiter approaches with the group's food.
The time for talking has passed! Now it's time to dig in! #rp
There he is again. Just behind him in the mirror. Those cold, calculating eyes that probe, and prod for any signs of weakness. The constant, deadpan frown that borders on disgusted. A face that is bot... View MoreThere he is again. Just behind him in the mirror. Those cold, calculating eyes that probe, and prod for any signs of weakness. The constant, deadpan frown that borders on disgusted. A face that is both his own, and not. Not as it is now, but as it is far from now, in a different time. The Monster remains an ever present shadow that looms over Nar. It may not cloud every aspect of his life, but in the quiet moments alone like this, it’s all too comfortable with making itself known.
Nar wants nothing more than to scream at the Monster to leave him alone. To tear through the glass of his mirror, and rid himself of this visage for good. Yet, he knows to do so would be futile. The Monster may be real, but the one in the mirror isn’t. It’s only an image conjured up by his fractured mind. Deep seeded fears made manifest, forcing him to acknowledge them. Some nights, the Monster speaks to him. It calls him a failure. It rebukes his stubborn determination to maintain this life he’s built. It calls him a fool, and urges him to walk the path it did. No matter how much the Monster goads, Nar will not do as it says. For he knows to walk its path is to turn his back on all those he loves, and cherishes.
“Papa?” Cookie’s voice from the other side of the bathroom door breaks Nar’s staring match with the Monster in the mirror. “What is it, Pumpkin?” He looks over his shoulder to call back. He put Cookie to bed 2 hours ago! A hallucination maybe? Best to open the door and check.
Unease melts away as Nar feels his daughter plop herself against him in a hug. “I had a bad dream.” She states with a sniffle. Picking Cookie up to carry her in a carry hug, Nar snakes his way to Cookie’s room to comfort her, then put her back to bed. By the time he returns to his bathroom, the Monster is gone. #rp
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