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// Everyone Loves Lyra 
// Story: Equestrian Fanfiction 
// by Lise 
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@LyraHands: Hey! Hey! Listen! I got your stuff! (Well as much as I could get at this point.) Don’t worry about money or such. Also let me know if you need bits. My school report is going to arrive home next week and since I know I’ve aced it, I expect mom to show a modicum of generosity. 

Don’t be a mule, you hear? 

RRBB







@LyraHands: I’m with RRBB on this one. Clearly you’re going through a rough patch, and you have helped all of us. Don’t you dare say otherwise! You got this place set up, you paid for it, coded it, got people to post stories here, and whatnot.

I’ve only been here for a few weeks, but you’d be surprised how much this place has helped me relax and get to know the most remarkable ponies. (In some cases I saw ponies I’ve known for years in a totally new light.) So, as RRBB said, don’t be a mule, and accept our help.

Let me know what exactly you’re looking for and I’ll ask some family friends if I can find a place for you in Ponyville (or Canterlot if you prefer to remain there).

PaintDrop







@LyraHands: I can be of some help as well. I have a very good friend in Ponyville. I’m sure she’ll help.

Candle







@all: girls, girls, seriously. I might not be in the best psychological state, but I am fine :) I’m not broke or homeless. I still have savings, and I’ve got a series of interviews set up. CodeFilly and MixaMax have already helped me loads.

It’s sweet of you, but please. I don’t want to be the one taking advantage of you lovely ponies just because I made a fansite. If things get really bad I have friends to ask for help.

I’m sure there are lots of other things that we could be talking about. Like, there’s a new series out already! We should be going crazy! On that note…

@The TechNightling: I think we might be expecting an influx of new users (based on my experience from other fansites). Is there any danger of the site folding? 

LyraHands







Have no fear, Lyra. 

In your absence, CodeFilly and I had some discussions and decided to up the aether tier of the site. Midnight castle is pretty much at the best commercially available service. 

Furthermore, we have managed to find a few UI potential artists to make a new and far superior design to go with the new and more stable code. Both of us are confident that in a few weeks this place will shine as it deserves to.

Welcome back :)

The TechNightling







@The TechNightling: commercially available? Let me see if I can fix that ;)

Luna







@The TechNightling, @Luna: Girls… :) I’m crying over my keyboard. I get to be friends with the nicest ponies. I seriously don’t want to burden you, though. I promise to pay you back the moment things get back on track for me.

@RRBB: Same goes for you, you doofus!

LyraHands







@LyraHands: Offer still stands no matter what you say! :P (And if you refuse the Omni statue I've been working on I won't talk to you ever!)

Oh, I'm thinking of asking someone from class to join the site. She's a bit meh about reading, but she writes quite well. I give her a week before she starts collecting everything. You girls okay with that?

PaintDrop







@LyraHands: Too late, don't hate ;)

Luna







@LyraHands: mare... how come I hear how bad things are from the site? When I asked you you said it was "just a small hiccup." :/ Next time you do that to me I'll drag you to the barracks! I'll even try to get you to suffer a whole hour with Fleet! (She chewed my mane off, by the way, but still is okay to meet you, so whenever you want just let me know and I'll fly you there."

CEOWitch







@LyraHands: chances are I'll be moving out soonish (last year of school). So if you're all right, we could be roommates. :)

DannyFan







@CEOWitch: I will, I promise. :) I didn't want to burden you with my troubles. Give me a few weeks and I'll be fine.

@DannyFan: umm, not sure your parents would approve you moving in with some unemployed mare. The thought is enough to make me smile, though. Thanks :)

LyraHands







@PaintDrop: who're you talking about? :/ Tell me you haven't talked with that bitch!

RRBB







@RRBB: SweetStuff. I think you need to stop that animosity between you and you-know-who, but no, it isn't her.

PaintDrop







@PaintDrop: SweetStuff is meh, but okay. We should ask Sparky, though. She'll like it. :)

@Brush: where have you been hiding? :) Don't you want to hear about your adored Bellucio? Also we must start working on that collab.

RRBB







@all: Girls, I'm gonna move out too! I've always dreamed living at the palace. Canterlot Palace. No! The Crystal Empire Palace! (Twilight's Palace is freaky. :P) If anypony could help me achieve my dream I'll be eternally grateful and promise to dedicate one day per week on not being sarcastic or annoying. :P

I'm joking. Lyra is fine, though. I know everypony loves Lyra, but she's getting the best of care.

MixaMax







@MixaMax: well, if Max says it, it must be true! :P Thanks, goofball.

@The TechNightling: I see we've a lot of silent users. Are those temp accounts, or are they just lurking?

LyraHands







Several of them are active. Fleetfoot has only logged on once, but I have assurances it's a legitimate account. If you want I can set a fifty day inactivity purge limit. Currently it's not a huge issue, but if we are to grow, as you suspect, it might be wise to have it.

The TechNightling







@The TechNightling: Thanks. :) What would I do without you? (Not learn code, that's for sure.)

LyraHands