//------------------------------// // Hanging Out to Dryad, by Masterweaver // Story: Group Precipitation // by FanOfMostEverything //------------------------------// "...Fluttershy?" "Mmmmm. Yes Rarity?" "I can... understand that you're comfortable using your magic. And that you have a love of nature. And... and I'm glad that you're getting more confident." "You're uncomfortable." "Well... yes. I mean, there were always plenty of... well, nature girl jokes behind your back--" "Understandable. The need to categorize is almost as fundamental to humans as the need to explore." "Fluttershy, you've been out here for three weeks, and now I find you half naked, half tree, and--and there are literal bird's nests in your hair! I really don't want to come across as condescending, and I guess I'm partially motivated by missing you, but--don't you think you're taking this druid thing a little too far?" "...three weeks?" "Yes. Three weeks." "...I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you. I thought, it was summer vacation, and... well, I guess I just..." "...just tell me your brother knows where you are." "He does." "Alright. I... can't stop you, I guess, but if anything goes wrong let him know."