#rp Sombra, having been reformed for several months now, found a life without the constant whispers of Umbrum programming within his thoughts to be a much more peaceful one, even if not every pony had... View More#rp Sombra, having been reformed for several months now, found a life without the constant whispers of Umbrum programming within his thoughts to be a much more peaceful one, even if not every pony had trusted him as much as the few close friends he had did. His relationship between the recent shift in royalty had confused him most of all, having only vague memories now of his previous encounters with the Elements of Harmony and yet being granted living quarters within the castle town of Canterlot. While this new life had been free from most hardship and worry, the last several days brought a newfound stress onto the unicorn: His closest friend, Marina, had been growing increasingly less subtle about her interest in him. Of course Sombra felt just as strongly— But this new age, a world he was still mostly a stranger to, seemed so much more complex in its dealings with courtship. There was no backing out of tonight, though, as it was Hearts and Hooves day. This was a holiday the old king hadn't ever heard of before, but from how Marina and ponies around them discussed it in excited whispers, he could discern just how important it must be. He was cutting it a little short now, with him due to arrive at Marina's apartment in just a few minutes, but the unicorn couldn't seem to pull himself away from his mirror, stuck trying to groom the grey streak in his mane in just the right way.
Hearts and Hooves day, which certainly did not exist in the Empire so many years ago, turned out to be one of the best holidays EVER. Not only would she receive incredible amounts of chocolates and letters confessing love, but this particular Hearts and Hooves day was special. She *knew* Sombra must... View MoreHearts and Hooves day, which certainly did not exist in the Empire so many years ago, turned out to be one of the best holidays EVER. Not only would she receive incredible amounts of chocolates and letters confessing love, but this particular Hearts and Hooves day was special. She *knew* Sombra must have had something planned. He had to of course, with how much she had spoken to him about it. For now, Mari sat lounged on her couch, pretending to read a magazine and seeming like she totally didn’t know he was going to appear any second now. Few times did she adjust her pose to make it juuuust right.
The unicorn took in a deep breath and stepped away from the mirror, knowing if he fiddled with his mane for much longer he'd start to run late. After taking an extra moment to ensure he would appear outside Marina's apartment rather than within, not wanting a repeat of any previous awkward teleporta... View MoreThe unicorn took in a deep breath and stepped away from the mirror, knowing if he fiddled with his mane for much longer he'd start to run late. After taking an extra moment to ensure he would appear outside Marina's apartment rather than within, not wanting a repeat of any previous awkward teleportations, Sombra found himself just outside her door, a large bouquet of flowers held up beside him with magic. Standing up straight and keeping his expression as stoic as he could manage, the unicorn gave a firm rap against the door.
Um. Why was someone knocking on her door. Sombra *always* just used his magic, always! Blinking, Marina slowly pulled herself off of the couch and approached the door. But just before opening, she took a deep breath to restore herself, and then... The door opened. Marina fluttered her eyelashes and ... View MoreUm. Why was someone knocking on her door. Sombra *always* just used his magic, always! Blinking, Marina slowly pulled herself off of the couch and approached the door. But just before opening, she took a deep breath to restore herself, and then... The door opened. Marina fluttered her eyelashes and smiled prettily up at the unicorn. “Oh! Sombra! I didn’t even expect you to be here! How lovely! Please, come in... Such lovely flowers too, oh my.” She stepped aside to give him space to come in. Her apartment room smelled of her sweet perfume and had some minimal valentine’s day themed decor. “Was the trip over here okay?”
"Instantaneous," he said in the usual somewhat dry manner. "I hope my appearance at your door didn't startle you more than my usual teleportations, I thought it rude to show up in such a way on such a special night." He turned back to smile at her reaching out a hoof to lift and kiss hers. "And toni... View More"Instantaneous," he said in the usual somewhat dry manner. "I hope my appearance at your door didn't startle you more than my usual teleportations, I thought it rude to show up in such a way on such a special night." He turned back to smile at her reaching out a hoof to lift and kiss hers. "And tonight is that special Hearts and Hooves night you've been so excited for, yes? I can see you've had quite the day already," he said, glancing to the small mountain of flowers and chocolates. Quite the popular pony I've picked, he thought, chuckling to himself. "But I think you deserve a little more than sweets and flowers, Marina."