"My name is Carrot Top!"
"And I'm...uh...who was I again?"
"Derpy Hooves."
"And I'm Derpy Hooves, and welcome to...THE MOLE!"
The two presenting ponies faced the camera at the live airing of the new TV show, 'The Mole'. They had been picked after winning a contest, failing to qualify as contestants themselves.
"If you didn't know the rules, then we'll explain them!" Carrot Top said, glancing at Derpy, for it was her turn to speak.
"Oh...yes! The rules! Right! 10 ponies, and a lot of bits to earn! But one isn't who they say they are!"
"That's right Derpy! One of them is The Mole, an undercover sneak who is there to ensure the team earn as little money as possible. Yes, they were sent in by our producers, a team of sneaks themselves..." Carrot Top continued, laughing at her own little joke.
"And right now the contestants are coming in! Oh! Here they all are! Run VT!" Derpy Hooves called, signalling to the Graphics manager.
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Name: Rainbow Dash
Age: 23
Occupation: Weather Mare
"Hey! I'm Rainbow Dash! Coolest mare around Ponyville! Element of Loyalty, that's me! I'm looking to win as much money as possible here! I mean, why not? Well, what can I say about myself? I'm cool, awesome, and radical!"
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"Those are NOT the same things! Sheesh, some ponies..."
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Name: The Great & Powerful Trixie
Age: 26
Occupation: Travelling performer
"The Great and Powerful Trixie needs no introduction! She is the most amazing, sensational and spectacular unicorn around! I am not here to make friends, oh no. I just want to make money. Plain and simple! And it shouldn't be hard! After all, my feats of magic are second to none!"
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"Twilight Sparkle? The Great & Powerful Trixie does not recall that name."
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Name: Applejack
Age: 26
Occupation: Apple farmer
"I'm a might grateful y'all let me on the show. I just want to get some bits, have some fun and maybe make a few friends. The barn needs fixing again, but then again, it always does! I'm very trusting of other ponies and hate deception, which means I probably won't like ponies keeping secrets from each other. Even though that is the aim of the game. Heh."
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Name: Fluttershy
Age: 23
Occupation: Veterinarian
"Oh, um, hello? Hi. I'm Fluttershy, and I really like animals. Oh?! I'm meant to say why I went on the show? Well, it's just that, um, Angel Bunny broke his leg and I really need the bits for his operation. I might be afraid of some things, but that doesn't mean I won't try my best, because that's what everypony should do."
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Name: Pinkie Pie
Age: 22
Occupation: Pastry Chef / Party Host
"Hi! Oh my gosh! Well, I wanted to join the show because it looked like fun! I mean, lots of challenges, intrigue, mystery, all of which I am amazing at! I've got my Sherlock mind on, because nothing slips past the Pie! No sirree, not a tidbit of tantalizing information will pass over this ponies head! Anyway, enough of the chit-chat yibber-yabber hullaboo! Let's get this thing started already!"
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Name: Octavia
Age: 30
Occupation: Cellist
"I'm the oldest to join this competition, which is quite strange, because I'm not that old. Anyway, I hope I might be able to bring a bit of class to the contest, you know? See if I can sort out these ruffians and organise them so we can all work together as a team. Just like a perfect symphony, if we want to get it exactly right, we all have to try our best, and correct those who aren't! In this case, The Mole..."
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Name: Rarity
Age: 27
Occupation: Fashion designer / Dressmaker
"Is this thing on? Yes. *ahem*. Hello, my name is Rarity, owner of Carousel Boutique, a lovely little dress shop in Ponyville, but we are about to hit the big time, so you should be seen wearing my designs! Now, onto the contest. It seemed like a marvelous idea when I heard of it! Why, winning bits for doing nothing other than simple challenges? It'll be a laugh! And ratting out this Mole character shan't be difficult, either. I can read ponies like a book, you know."
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Name: Lyra
Age: 25
Occupation: Musician
"Wow! I'm on TV! Hi mom! Hi dad! Hi future me, watching this when it airs! Anyway, coming on this will be great! I'll get my name out there and soon all the ponies will want to hear the marvelous melodies of Lyra and her Lyre. Winning all those bits will be sweet too, just think of what I could do with that much money! Anyway, being an adventurous pony I'm hoping that there's lots of cool challenges and stuff! That'd be...cool!"
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Name: Twilight Sparkle
Age: 25
Occupation: Protege to Princess Celestia / Librarian
"Greetings! My name is Twilight Sparkle, talking for the VT run for Television show, 'The Mole.'"
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"Too formal? Let me try it again. Hi there! I'm Twilight Sparkle and I'm so glad I got to be on this show. I love a good challenge, and this is a doozy. I know through extensive study how to spot and take track of a ponies body language, which should make it very easy to spot The Mole. I know that the bits are in the bag for this pony! Of course, I won't be behind on my studies! I've bought along my favourite books! In fact, they took up half my suitcase...I don't have many clothes..."
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Name: Bon-Bon
Age: 24
Occupation: Voice Actress
"Hi, I'm Bon-Bon, voice actress from little old Ponyville. Some of you might know me, but I doubt it. I'm not very prolific yet. Oh well. Anyway, my friend Lyra said I should apply for this show too. Anyway, it seems interesting, and I'm all up for earning a few extra bits. What harm can it do? A little competition is healthy for you right? As long as no-one cheats..."
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"Wait, the aim is someone has to cheat? Oh boy."
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"And that's the lot! Sound like a right bunch of characters, don't they?" Carrot Top asked her co-host, who nodded in agreement.
"Yeah!" Derpy said, blinking at the monitor, her thoughts obviously plain and simple. There was an awkward silence until Carrot Top finally saw an advert break was due in a minute and sighed with relief the silence was over.
"Well, so now you know the characters, but we have to go to an advert break, so you go pop the kettle on and we'll be back in three! See you on the other side!"