//------------------------------// // Old Faces and New // Story: Equestrian Fanfiction // by Lise //------------------------------// Hello, lovely ponies! :) Wonderful to see you all here? Been meaning to check out this place for a while, but alway seemed to forget (heh :)). Lyra you old goof head, why didn't you tell me it was so great? I've just been going through the forum so far and it's been hilarious! (Well, mostly hilarious. RRBB, if you need cheering up I know somepony who could help.) I really haven't read Midnight Castle since I was a filly, but will catch up :) By the way, Lyra why haven't you shared your fanfiction series? Moonlight Castle was it? I loved that! HopHop @all: Good morning, my friends! I must apologize for my long absence, but I wanted to spend some quality time with my family, as much as I have come to value the site, and the ponies in it, there are some things that come first. Furthermore, I spent a while in Manehattan where I got to be with our lovely Candle, whose work on stage in nothing short of spectacular. Now for a few announcements. I will ignore the interesting things that happened during my absence, but please clean your posts of anything too suggestive, or post it in the appropriate section. For the most part that has been kept, but I'd like to remind everypony again that we are a family friendly ish channel. And for the love of Celestia, please move erotic role play to PMs. To be blunt it's a bit disturbing in the best of circumstances and few of you can write as well as RRBB and Brush. Due to demand the tag system has been changed to include nation keywords. There are a hundred of them, so pick seven that best describe your story. A "new and trendy" section has been added, so that anypony can see at first glance what is going being posted and what has received a lot of attention. It's still in beta, so expect issues. Finally, a notification system is in place, so you can get notified when you receive new messages, stories you follow get updated, or authors you follow post a new story. Again, it's still in beta, so let me know if there are any issues. With that I wish you all a wonderful day, and welcome @HopHop to our small corner of the aethernet. The TechNightling Yay! Tech is back! Missed you :) With the risk of getting you to yell at me... how was the "visit"? Did you have fun with Candle? Or are we to expect a new announcement as has become fashionable lately? :P RRBB Just great. Everypony gets their fun and when I work up the nerve Tech returns... :/ Joking, just joking :) Great to see you, old man! (Well, not old or man, but this reminds me so much of that scene with Bellucio that I couldn't resist. :)) Was a bit worried when you were go for that long. Glad that everything worked out fine :) And, I'm not saying you and Candle are anything more than friends, but I think you two being together is sweet. Oh, what are your thoughts on the latest MCE chapters? Dying to hear that. @HopHop: Welcome :) We all have fun here, though sometime it gets a little scary. Just be sure to appease Brush by saying you're not a stallion (or forever keep running) :) MixaMax @LyraHands: It's absurd I gave to use this to let you know the results of your own exam, but I guess it can't be helped. Congratulations, Lyra, you got second place, and even that was pretty much based on a coin toss. I've never heard such sad motifs come from you, but you pretty damn impressed everypony, judges included. Also, I'm ashamed of myself for saying this, but I started reading Mistmount Chronicles: Everhere. It has the absurd amount of mindless action you'd expect for a colt series, but also a deep emotional touch as well. I'm not one for speculation, but the author(s) have experienced things first hoof, even if it isn't humans. Cheers, P.S. Dopey, you hopeless mare. I guess you finally found somepony to keep you awake? :) Octavia @Octavia: I know right? I feel so old! Half of my class is in a serious relationship or engaged. Meanwhile, I'm focusing on my career. Priorities, am I right? By the way, who's Simile? She (he?) writes in a very unusual style. It's like cutting butter with dental floss: possible, definitely catches attention, but the amount of effort you need to put in is a lot. Also, if you're ever in Canterlot call me ;) HopHop @LyraHands: Congratulations! Not that there was any doubt! Most of the time. I'd say something smart, but right now I can't think of anything... Also, without making any claims... don't gulp down heavy cider. Unicorn spells can't fix the headache. PaintDrop @PaintDrop: I think I warmed you. :/ Drink lots of juice and you'll be fine. Good thing there's no school today. @LyraHands: that's crazy! :) Stop hiding and start bragging about it! Not only do you have a successful site (we're on the top 500 fansites) but you manage to kick flank in uni as well! I'm not exaggerating when I say you're my inspiration and role model! The things you've been through and still managed to achieve so much. If I ever write a serious novel it'll be based on you! Also... elaborate on Moonlight Castle! (You've been keeping out on us!) RRBB @RRBB: She's a very dedicated employee as well :) DaBoss You know, I think I can find some of the stories. Most of them Lyra kept, but I still gave a few drafts she left at my place. HopHop @HooHop: You wouldn't dare! ... I think I have a few as well. I'll search around and then we can share, okay? :P CodeFilly @HopHop, @CodeFilly: Lyra's still asleep. The rehearsal drained her completely. I'll tell her about the good news. I fully approve of you posting any embarrassing things you could find :) @Octavia: I'll also tell her that she passed the exam. I think she'll be happy. Bob What all of you are doing is foalish! Do you have any idea how embarrassing it could be for her? I'm so in! :) I think I might have something at my parent's place. I'll post it when I find it. MixaMax This place always brings a smile to my face :) Keep it up! InItForTheShipping