Let's Play: Equestria Online!

by Jakinbandw


Is This Right?

I hope this works. My Treasure was called away in the middle of writing so I'm sending this instead and hoping that it gets to the right place
Forest Trails

Talking About The Tragedies Of Forgetting Your Cell Phone Charger (And Other Things)

So among other things that happened I ended up forgetting to ask my friend to pick up my phone charger. This meant that when I woke up this morning my phone was dead. I ended up sitting being bored until noon, when my friend showed up with my pony pad, and without the charger for it, or my phone.

The upside is that it seems that the pad has a full charge, and he told me that he would bring my chargers by tomorrow. In case anyone no he is not a brony. We do share an interest in games though, and every now an then we get together for an evening of racing games and tabletop RPGs. He thinks I'm joking when I try to tell him how awesome Equestria Online is, and tries to tell me that it is a show for little girls and I should stop watching it and taking it so seriously.

Considering that my fillyfriend lives in Equestria that isn't going to happen.

I want to also note that I am in a decent amount of pain today. Once I gathered my wits this morning I convinced (through arguing with every nurse that tried) the hospital to take me off of morphine and instead to leave me on light pain killers like Advil. I hated the murky feeling in my head that I had when I was on morphine, and normally wouldn't take any painkillers at all. That said my stomach really hurts, so I don't think a little Advil will kill me.

And before anyone says I am insane for refusing heavy pain medication, keep in mind that I have a very high pain tolerance and have gone through multiple broken bones never taking a painkiller once. I have a fairly high pain tolerance, so I'm dealing fairly well right now even with only Advil.

Now if only the cravings I've been getting for more morphine would stop. Oh addictive substances, how I loath thee.

So one of the first things I did once I got my pad was I went and had a nice long talk with Celestia about accessing the comments on the Let's Play and removing restrictions on what I can write down, because I want to be able to talk about what is happening on Earth without people getting confused. After a bit of discussion she agreed, so the good news is that I can now check out your replies from my pad and respond.

The bad news is that she wouldn't give me the rest of the internet stating that if I had it I would spend my time browsing the net instead of spending time with Forest Trails and everypony else. I am a little ashamed to admit that she might have been right on that part. I do have a tendency to read too much. This does mean I'll probably be spending a lot more time in Equestria for the next little while.

Still, is that a bad thing?

Visitors That I Had Today

So I had a couple people come to see me today. This morning after my second round of surgery a couple mounties showed up and wanted to talk to me some more. I told them what I could and filled them in where I had left out details the night before. It was fairly boring, with them asking the same question multiple times in different ways. I understand why they did it, but it was still tedious.

What wasn't tedious was when they told me that they had a suspect in custody and that when I was able to move I would have to go down and identify him in a line up. I feel better knowing that he is currently in custody. I know it is a bit silly, but knowing that there was a guy out their who was willing to stab me was a little bit worrying.

This afternoon Quick Search stopped by. She apologized several times to me for what seemed like everything. I never realized how uncomfortable it was to have someone feeling really guilty over something bad that happened to you. I eventually had to ask her to stop, and thankfully she did. I found out that she had already been called in because she was a witness and had been spending the afternoon giving testimony.

Then she revealed that she had brought me supper. Mashed potatoes, roast beef with gravy, and peas on the side. It was really good, and as we ate together we started talking about this Let's Play I've been writing. She seemed interested and started sharing her stories about what was happening in Equestria. Apparently she plays as a pegasus and she does part time work at a post office.

Then the conversation turned back to my writing of the let's play, and this exchange occurred;

Quick Search was looking at me with surprise, “So you actually told everyone that you were dating a pony?”

“E'yup,” I replied, “Forest Trails doesn't mind, and I think that in the future accounts of the first human SI relationships will be important for historians.”

Quick Search studied me, “Really?”

“Well, the support I get from the guys online helps too,” I replied, “They have helped me work though some problems I have had, and given my insights into things I would have missed otherwise.”

“Doesn't it feel strange to put such personal things online?” Quick Search asked.

“It does on occasion,” I admitted, “But I am anonymous and no one can find out about what I am doing unless someone tells them. It's actually kind of a relief to be able to share what I'm going through with the world and see that they don't despise me for who I am.”

Quick Search nodded, “I guess I can see that,” she paused in thought then smiled, “That actually sounds rather fun.”

“It is,” I replied and then was struck with an idea, “Why don't you join me?”

“Hmm?” Quick Search questioned.

“I'm going to be stuck in the hospital for the next while, and it isn't easy to do proper posts using the pony pad, I could give you access to my account and you could try writing things down. I think you'd like the guys their. They are pretty nice.”

“Are you suggesting that I start my own Let's Play?” Quick Search asked.

“I was thinking that I could just write down your thoughts on how things are going in the game,” I shrugged, “It wouldn't have to be anything deep, and I know the people that are following the Let's Play would be interested to here from you.”

“Really?” Quick Search looked interested, “I guess I could. You aren't worried that I'll wreck your account?”

“If Celestia says your cool, you're cool.” I laughed feeling sheepish, “I may trust her a bit too much.”

“Well, that is okay too,” Quick Search replied smiling, “She is a pretty good judge of character.”

We hammered out the details and Quick Search said that she would send me whatever she had written and I would add it into my daily post. She seemed interested in the idea and was curious to see what I had written. When we were done eating she took the plates and headed off home, though she promised come back tomorrow.

And now I am worrying about what she will think about me from my posts. I hope she doesn't find me too weird.

No, I have to trust that the best SI on the planet is able to play matchmaker.

Forest Trails Addendum

At this point my Treasure told me that he had to go because a doctor was their to see him. That was four hours ago, and I don't think that he is going to be finishing this tonight. I talked with Celestia and she told me that he had been moved and that all of his stuff had gotten left behind. Apparently he fell asleep shortly after he was moved. He seemed pretty tired from the events of last night.

I am going to put this up for him, and hope that I can see him tomorrow.

Sincerely,
Forest Trails