Roleplays

Finally, sunlight had broken through. The winter had dragged on a few weeks longer than it should have, and the general temperature in Equestria was still cold, in a mildly unpleasant way. Fortunately for those who had longed to venture out but who had stayed in because of the temperature, the addition of sunlight provided a welcome change. Along with several other ponies who had chosen to stay indoors at the Royal Library in Canterlot, a green Earth Pony stallion left his book at a table and trotted outside to take a study break in the sunlight. He blinked after stepping out, as his blue-grey eyes adjusted for the sun. After a moment he gave a goofy grin, seeing the clear air, and decided to 'make a break' for a small café two blocks away from the library. With spare bits jingling in a bag, he could practically already taste the pleasantly bitter taste of black coffee and smell the pastries that seemed regularly prepared.

The morning was bright and joyful in Canterlot's home for orphans, as a white coated unicorn lined up fillies and colts in rows to take role. The winter weather had kept the little ones inside, so they were eager to get out and venture into Canterlot's streets. One by one she checked off names as they replied back with a simple “Good morning.” up until now all was good, until she got to little Mary’s name. She shook with fear as she called her name and certainly could not be found, So she told the others to stay put, until another leader came to look after them. She put on a light coat, and got out as fast as she could, for she already had an idea were the young filly could be up at this hour.

The green stallion trotted down the road of greyish-white cobblestone, his hooves making a distinct click. That clicking added to the sound of other hooves in the now-crowded street, and along with the sound of mingled voices and the occasional happy shout from a filly or colt made for a vibrant and joyful atmosphere. The cold breeze that intermittently blew through and interrupted the warmth of the sun carried with it the scents of various foods being prepared for lunch-time, and the smell of both sawdust from woodwork and hot steel and iron from forges mingled. Some sort of repairs must be underway, probably from winter's ice and snow damage. As the Earth Pony looked about and neared the café, he paused at the sight of an uncharacteristically frantic-looking Unicorn, who seemed to be calling out in distress. His stomach rumbled and he took another step towards what should have been his snack and coffee, but curiosity tempted him to pause and look on, just in case something serious was ahoof.

Pushing through crowds and listening for young voices panicking for the life of the young filly, the white mare kept looking, her hooves were now coated with mud, as she would look under wagons and in between allies, as well as in toy and candy shops. She kept calling out her name, but at the same time not trying to cause so much of a scene, she would stop to ask strangers if maybe they have scene the light peach and brown maned filly,but no luck.

The stallion looked back and forth between the café and the Unicorn mare, who was clearly panicking. He sighed, gave a slightly annoyed groan under his breath, and made his way towards her. As he drew closer, he waved to try to get her attention. Somepony behind her looked at him, smiled, and waved back, so he smiled in return, then laughed to himself and tried to push through the crowd. Soon enough, he came sidled up to her and attempted to put on an expression of care, to show his sincerity. "Hey, is something wrong, Miss?"