//------------------------------// // Bits? // Story: Mistake // by Gallants //------------------------------// Chrysalis kept calm throughout her interview, giving out only bits of information throughout, I tried to relax after Chrysalis left, but I couldn't help but stress over the generals well-being she was always there for me, for all of us, made me seem like the same clone my brothers were. And the way she fought, with a purpose to protect the innocent and the soldiers she led, she never took it too far, "Excuse me corporal," I opened my eyes as Redheart called out to me, "General Tetztail is out of surgery and stable, but she is unconscious and will remain that way for sometime," she told me giving me a sympathetic look, "I hate to say this but you'll probably be stuck camping unless you find a job," I nodded and reluctantly left the hospital. The town was small but lively; many of the locals, 'ponies' from what I picked up, stared at me, never making eye contact, they seemed to be drawn to the blood that still stained my gloves and helmet. Approaching one of the flower stalls caused the woman manning it to shrink down. "I-is that b-blood?" The creamy color of her coat seemed to pale with her question. "It is blood, why do you ask?" She squeeked and began to rummage through a bag on her hip when I answered, fear clear in her eyes. "I didn't hurt anyone, it's from a friend I was helping, she's currently in the hospital," Visibly calming at my words, she perked up. "My name is Roseluck, how can I help you?" She cheerily asked, folding her arms. I looked into her eyes, she was unable to tell. "Do you have anything you need help with, just so I can make some credits so I can get some food?" She cocked an eyebrow her smile slowly faded it took me a few seconds to figure out her confusion with a snap of my fingers I attempted to clarify myself, "Right not republic, uh wupiupi?" she only seemed more bewildered, "Currency-," I offered up, and it clicked. "Oh bits, yeah I can offer you some," She said her smile returning in full force, "If you don't mind waiting around till about three, somewhere else, no offense, but a blood covered pony will scare away business," she cautiously said to me. "Of course no problem, I'll just come back in a couple hours," I told her turning around and walking down the road. The rest of the folk gave me a wide berth, I wandered the streets until I came across a large tree like building. Walking up the sign said it was the library, I stepped inside and began browsing. "Welcome to the ponyville library, I'm the temporary librarian, Star Cross," A woman said as I picked out a book, I took a seat and looked up at her, the color from her blue coat quickly drained as she looked up at me. "CT-Sixty-Three, pleasure to meet you Miss. Cross," I said opening the book and settling into the chair I chose, Star Cross kept an annoyingly close eye on me, going so far as to ignore some customers. The book I picked was a bore, some trashy romance about an evil king becoming good over a young mare. Letting out a strech I stood up and put the book back in it's original resting place and made my way to Roselucks stand. She was closing her stall when I arrived; stepping up I cleared my throat, "Hello again Miss. Luck, how may I help?" I asked placing my hands behind my back. She turned around and gave me a smile, "Can you get that larger arrangement back to my house," she said while pointing to a particularly large potted plant, simple, but work was work. I placed the plant squarely where she instructed me to when we arrived at her house. "Thank you, it's been hard moving her to and from the stand," she said to me, holding a small bag in her hands, "I know it's not much, but I can only spare so much," taking the bag I quickly noted it had little weight but a nice jingle to it, "by the way, do you have a place to stay?" she asked me. "No, ma'am, I'll be out of your hair soon enough though gonna camp by the stream I saw coming into town," I told her, turning towards the door, "Do you want me here tomorrow to help carry the bush to your spot?" I asked opening the door. "I do and first thing in the morning, after you wake up in a bed, and have a warm meal," she said closing the door, "Now go upstairs and clean up," she demanded pointing up to the stairs. Nodding I made my way up the stairs and began my search for a lavatory. It took me near two hours to finish cleaning my armor and get showered, wiping the steam from the mirror, I looked at my reflection and focused on the blue iris of my right eye, clearly contrasting the brown of my left. Slowly my gaze shifted to the blond hair that sat on top of my head, "I really am a Mistake, aren't I," I whispered, I was made of errors from the Kaminoans. I pulled my helmet off of the counter and made my way back down to the ground floor. Roseluck waved me over to the dining room as I crossed her line of sight. "Looking good, CT," Roseluck said as I sat down across from her I sat in silence staring at the oak table. "You have nice eyes, healthy looking mane too," she stated trying to break the silence. I grunted out a response. "Right, well after dinner I'll show you to the guest room,"