//------------------------------// // Tech’s Departure // Story: Equestrian Fanfiction // by Lise //------------------------------// Hello, I’d like to apologize, but I shall be retiring from mod duties starting from now. Latest events have me a bit shaken and I would like to spend the time with Candle and my family. I shall also not be logging on to the site for a while, and as much as I appreciate your PMs, won’t be able to respond. Thank you. The TechNightling What?! :( Please get better, Tech. I’m here if I can help. MightyDragon Girls, keep it calm, okay? Tech is taking a little time off, that is all. He will not be removed from the mods (I’ve already spoken with LyraHands and CodeFilly abut this.) On the other hoof, keep in mind that something traumatic happened to the population of Trottingham. It will take some time for ponies here to get back to things, okay? HopHop I’d also like to thank everyone for their help. My father, old goat that he is, didn’t need notice anything (he claims). “Just like spring” he told me when I galloped there worried sick about him. Thank you for all the food, cloths and blankets. They made a huge difference. The dragons were an outstanding idea and melted the ice magnificently. However, as a result of the attack, I have persuaded my father to live with me, stars help me. If you have family, or friends, in Trottingham I advice you do the same. And if you need transport, Discord would be more than happen to assist. Octavia Well, now that I’m back I thought of sharing my finale theories, but Brush convinced me otherwise. @DaBoss, @Fleetfoot, @InItForTheShipping: That was the most insane plan I’ve heard even since the time I read The Human Virus (warning, it will drive you crazy.) Seriously, how in Equestria did you think of that?! Captain is fuming, by the way. Been patrolling like crazy to find and “crush” the Windigo. Sometimes I think all mares are idiots. :/ Edit: Brush and LyraHands are exceptions, of course. Edit: PaintDrop as well. CEOWitch @CEOWitch: nice save :) But yeah, I agree with you. We are absolutely crazy. It’s a wonder how stallions don’t just move away and create this ideal society for themselves. If they do I’ll go visit with Squishy. I’ve had enough of crazy mares :P RRBB Well, I can easily go and do a few performances to lighten the mood. I’ve always been greatly admired in Trottingham, even before my dreamsculping career took off. Simile @Simile: Go for it! ManyFaces aid shed try to come, but with the Windigo spotted near the hive, it’s better that she plays things cool. Also, HoofTies is the best! (I’m totally not telling you who it is! I found by accident when I got drunk yesterday. Best night ever.) Feather @Feather: hey, no fair :/ You said you’d wait for me! AwesomePony @AwesomePony: you spent the entire night on patrol, you twerp! :/ We waited! How do you think I got to know about HoofTies? I started complaining about you, then one thing led to another, then the booze disappeared... you know how it is... GLGJ: still love you, bby! Feather Top cadet in the academy... seventeen important missions, Lieutenant of the Canterlot guard, head of the Crystal Guard... and my marefriend is still more daring than me. I feel so inadequate. :/ BlueEyes @BlueEyes: I feel you. InItForTheShipping can be pretty crazy as well, but wow, you really hit the jackpot. We’ve been discussing DaBoss with InItForTheShipping all night. And to make matters... more interesting... Flurry wants to become a “Storm Princess” when she gets older. Oh, and let’s not forget that “The Grey Storm Princess is a friend of Princess Jennifer” :/ SaltyHuman A bit of laughter is good, but @all, please stay safe and at home. If the Windigo went as far as to attack a major city there’s no telling what might happen next. I know I sound like a scary dragon lady, but let the Wonderbolts and local guards do their jobs and be close to shelter. Remember in those storms magic doesn’t work, sand that includes pegasus flight. LightSparkle It wasn’t that crazy :) I’ve done crazier things once... O:) @BlueEyes: Sorry, I was flight champion, Wonderbolts prodigy, and deputy weatherpony once ;) DaBoss @DaBoss: Derpy, you still are deputy weatherpony! :/ AwesomePony Does anypony have any idea where the Windigo might strike next? I know it’s terrible to ask, but I, really scared, I... I’m scared of blizzards... irrationally. Edit: Sorry, I didn’t want to dump all this on you :(. I’ve deleted everything irrelevant. PrinceEric @PrinceEric: *hugs you tight* :((( I didn’t know. I’m so sorry. SweetStuff @SweetStuff: Thanks. I just don’t talk about it... unless I’m scared. PrinceEric @PrinceEric: I think you’re in one of the two safest places in Equestria. Plus, if there’s any danger at all for you, I’ll make sure you’re moved. :) Don’t worry about a thing, okay? Same goes for everypony else. There are a lot of capable ponies, griffins, dragons, and changelings doing what is necessary to keep you safe. I know it’s all very scary, but this isn’t the first time we’ve faced such a challenge, so be strong and put your trust in the Princesses and the Elements. Bob On a related note, Prince Bellucio did a really nice speech in Trottingham. Sadly it didn’t end as he expected. (The docks weren’t the best place to hold the speech, even if that part of the city was untouched by the ice.) Let’s just say that there was a lot of whistling and “positive verbal feedback” during and after the speech. He made it to the end, though, and never flinched. If anyone tells me Prince Blueblood is a snob' I’ll fire you and destroy you! RRBB @all: Just to let you know that after speaking with Luna, voice scrolls will be available for free for everypony who wants them in Trottingham. I know this isn’t much by any extent, but if it helps cheer or distract even one pony it will be worth it. Hop will open a special thread where Nightlings could make requests (everything official, plus any fanfic you would like.) Hold strong and let’s do this together! LyraHands