//------------------------------// // Fromage et Griffons // Story: The Adventures of T.O.B.O.R. // by The EnderPony Master //------------------------------// Prance was by far the best places TOBOR has ever visited. The ponies there were really nice. The mares were lovely, and the stallions were hardworking. The sights were beautiful, and both the art gallery and historical attractions were educational. Though, it was kind of odd to see a mime drinking a non-existing glass of wine, or whatever was suppose to be in the imaginary cup. It was also weird that pretty much every painting from the art gallery were similar to the ones from his world, except they're ponyfied. Anyway, while TOBOR was searching through the markets, he so happens to find a griffon who sells a variety of cheese and other kinds of spices in his little shop. "So, is there something I can do for you today my strange metal friend?" The griffon asks in a French/Prench accent. "Well, I've been looking around for ingredients." TOBOR said. "Ah, then you have come to the right spot." The griffon smiled. "I sell high quality cheese and spices to my customers." "So I've seen, and I got to say, these selections look real good." TOBOR said as he looks from behind the counter. "Why thank you. So! What would you like? I got a sale on Swiss Cheese and Hot Pepper Flakes if you're interested." "Actually, there was something I wanted to know." "Sure thing. What would you like to ask?" "I was wondering if you do deliveries. More specifically, long distance shipping." "Why yes, I do actually." The griffon answered. "I so happened to get special orders from Canterlot in Equestria every now and then." "Well, in that case, I would like to place an order, please." "Oh sure! What would you like from my fine establishment?" "I would like at least 3 crates worth of all of your spices and cheese." "Uh... not to question my customers, but why do you need this much?" The griffon raised an eyebrow. "Is it for a party or celebration?" "Well, not really." TOBOR said. "I'm planning on opening my very own restaurant in Equestria. So, I thought that maybe Fran- er, Prance might have some good ingredients that I can use." "Huh, I'd thought you weren't from around here. Although, it does sound very interesting." "Yeah, I've always dreamed of owning a restaurant of my own." "Well, not the one to crush another's dream, I will give you one of my finest products I got." The griffon smiled. "Thank you." TOBOR too smiled. "So, just give me the address of this restaurant of yours and I'll arrange my shipment team to drop off your order." TOBOR suddenly lost his smile as he face turned sheepish. "Oh, uh..." "What is the matter?" The griffon then realized something. "Wait. Do not tell me you were going to order shipments of food without having a place to put it now do you?" "Well..." TOBOR rubbed one of his forelegs. "I was planning on getting everything together in one go." "No! That will not work. If you don't have a proper setup, then I'm afraid I cannot give any of my shipments." TOBOR realized his mistake. He felt so excited in opening up a restaurant of his own, he completely forgot about doing the important steps in doing this project. Now that he thinks about it, the bits he was given to would probably not be enough to buy the building he needs and to pay for his employees. 'I really should of thought this through before I left.' TOBOR thought. "However!" The store owner said, startling TOBOR. "I will make you a deal." "What kind of deal?" TOBOR asks curiously. "My last shipment team has already left since yesterday. If you can get yourself a real restaurant with a proper address and location by next week, then I will give you your previous order." "Really?" TOBOR asks hopefully. "Yes, my friend! As an added bonus, I will throw in an extra crate free of charge for your troubles!" "Wow! Thank you!" TOBOR then realized something. "Wait. An extra crate? Are you sure you want to do that?" "Of course! I know how it feels to follow a dream. I followed mine and now I own the 4th best spice shop in Prance!" The griffon said with pride. "After all, it's what I can do for my new friend." "I'm your friend?" TOBOR asks surprised. "Why yes. Incase you haven't noticed, your presence is bringing in a lot of customers." The griffon smirked. TOBOR turns around to see a bit of ponies looking through the glass with curious looks. "I can consider anyone a friend when they help me with my business. Even if they didn't know they were doing it." "Well, thank you." TOBOR thought of something. "Oh! I completely forgot. My name is TOBOR." "Claw Mark. At your service." Claw said as he and TOBOR shook claws and hooves. After saying their goodbyes, TOBOR left the shop and headed for the direction back towards Equestria. It was already night time as TOBOR continues on flying across the blue wavy ocean. 'I wonder what I've missed while I was gone?' TOBOR thought. 'Oh well. I guess I'll asks the girls when get back. For now, I might as well put on some music. This is going to be a long night after all. After searching through his files in his data base, TOBOR picked out a music from his song list. The music plays as the robot continues flying above sea with the full moon and stars shining in the night sky.