Choose Your Own Adventure: Your Self Insert Asks Pinkie Pie for a Date

by Palm Palette


(11)

“I'm a weather pony,” you say.

“You mean you clear the clouds and whatnot?” Pinkie asks.

“Rainbow Dash does most of the cloud-busting herself. The weather I'm talking about is more of the seasonal variety like spring showers, winter snow, and summer thunderstorms. That kind of work is very demanding for short stretches, but also lends itself to a lot of free time.”

“Free time? What kind of hobbies do you have?”

You chuckle. “Well, it's less of a hobby and more of a second job. I have a knack for creating finely controlled winds. In the off-time, I've been known to help as an 'atmosphere technician' for photographers, stage-actors, and pop artists. It takes just the right amount of breeze to whip up a dramatic wind without messing up hours of mane-styling work, which can be a problem if they use fans. Plus, being able to move the clouds around can help if they need to adjust the natural lighting.”

“That sounds pretty interesting. Why don't you do that kind of work full time?”

You shrug. “That kind of work is specific to certain gigs and I just don't have the proper skills as a cosmetician or tailor to join an entourage full-time. I'd rather not be relegated to menial labor so...”

Pinkie snickers, “I guess you could say that you're just winging it.”

You snort. “Yeah, well, if you give me a chance I'll blow you away! Come on, let's take our seats so we can order some food.”

Enter the diner.