Morning, Nightlings.
There certainly has been a lot of interesting news lately… so I'd like to add to it :)
I have been given the okay to return home! That was a nice surprise and earlier than I expected! Just to be clear I haven't been given a clean bill of health yet. I'll need to be monitored and have checkups every few months, but as far as everything else I'm a fully functioning pony. Yay (used in the non filtered way)!
I expect to be home in a few hours. Please don't rush to greet me. I lie know to be able to go home first and not be overwhelmed. Also, you have studying to do! :P
PaintDrop
@PaintDrop: finally! Now can I have my slap pics done, please? :P Just kidding! Great to have you back, you pain in the flank! We’ve so much to catch up.
Will you be coming with that goth thing? :/ I seriously hope not since it was the reason you got in trouble in the first place!
RRBB
@RRBB: “it” won't be coming along with her. It has discussed things with her and will go back to the Everfree.
Gothling Bard
@RRBB: please be nice to him. I know you're skeptical, many were, but trust me when I say it's fine and what I want. And if you don't trust me, trust the Princesses. Do you think they'd have allowed it if there was any danger for my health? ;)
It might take me a while to get back into things, but as for everything concerned it's the same me that will be dealing with everypony’s problems again, only difference is that now I have a gothy boyfriend.
PaintDrop
Congratulations to you for getting well and finding someone :) And before the thread descends into chaos I'd like to remind everyone that the changeling contest is due today (I'll extend it to tomorrow), so better put those final touches and send it over!
Now, since the amount of submission is huge I've invited a few judges to help out. Colts and fillies, your contest judges are:
Grace - for her romantic nature and keen eye for detail
Simile - I just can't get rid of her :P
Jade - no surprises there (also Max can't write worth *yay* so no danger of bias)
ManyFaces - for being a devoted reader and inspiring the contestNow get to work, you all! :)
LightSparkle
@PaintDrop: you trusted it once and look where that got you? :/ But fine, if it makes you happy! Just know I'll be watching you! Any sign you're not feeling well and that changeling is toast!
RRBB
@RRBB: He doesn't have to do something bad to become toast. And please stop calling him “it”. With what you've been through I'd thought you'd understand that, at least :/
PaintDrop
@all: I'd just like to assure everypony that PaintDrop is indeed doing fine and her relationship with her beloved (I'm not suing the term lightly) is her choice and should be supported. You all know me so you know I know what I'm talking about. As unorthodox as this is, and despite my personal feelings on the matter, their relationship is real and on the path to becoming healthy (and could your support not bickering and nitpicking).
@PaintDrop, @Gothling Bard: please be responsible, okay? Don't let the whole ordeal you've been through be for nothing ;)
InItForTheShipping
Heya, @Gothling Bard! So cool to see you here :)
Not sure if you remember, but we met at CrystalCon (I'm the one who kept asking you to transform into things. Sorry for that O:))
Have you read any MC? Paint has mentioned you were a poet, so you should fit right in! Dark poetic/romantic fics are rare and it would be great if you can offer such, especially with your insight :D
Oh, do you and ManyFaces know each other? What about HoofTies?
PrinceEric
@PrinceEric: Way to break the tension :) I can tell you've broken (and continue to break) thousands of filly’s hearts with every post. You're such a bundle of joy I just want to grab and hug you like a kitten! <3
SweetStuff
@SweetStuff: Hey! :/
ForceFeedback
@PrinceEric: yes, I have. I kept reading chapters to PaintDrop while she was ill. When we finished the official stories we went on to the fanfictions. They were nice, I could feel the lingering scent of emotions in their words, both in the scrolls and the fan stories.
I doubt I'll write anything human related anytime soon. I prefer real things, for makebelief. Reading well written things is different.
Gothling Bard
Yes, he's my lively realistic poet :) I'll try to get him to join MC, but only if he wants to. :)
There's a certain magic in his poetry, even if most of it isn't on paper. I tried to write some of it down on memory, but it's difficult.
Edit: my train is arriving. I'll be boarding in a bit, so see you tomorrow. It's good to be back :)
PaintDrop
Heh just look at her. Back as if nothing had happened. Mare I envy that attitude she has. :)
Now an obligatory MC question, before Tech starts locking and banning. Who do you think Gothling is in MC? I have just one word - the CEO’s son. He's part of an evil organization that wants to gain total control of Earth, but at the same time nice and sweet and doesn't approve of Felina’s goals. :)
YouKnowWho
@YouKnowWho: You are aware that I can still read this, right?
Gothling Bard
That's the point, stupid! :/
Nah, I'd say he's the coffee shop guy (in Chronicles). He's always there standing pretty and selling coffee and would flirt with the customers (Megan included). If you ask me that's him!
RRBB
I just had a great idea! Maybe we can do a reading to mark PaintDrop’s return? I postponed my review because of the Windigo attack, so I could do it now. (I also kinda need an excuse to go to Ponyville O:))
@DarkSparkle: is that okay? I know everyone’s studying for finals, but a day of rest and relaxation is said to be good for learning. Can we please?
PrinceEric
@PrinceEric: Just reading you makes my heart ache. :P She'll say yes, I'll see to it.
@PaintDrop: well… guess you found a keeper. :) Congratulations p, and if you need any help in anything let me know. That's what I'm here for (when the actual princess is off fighting Equestria threatening villains).
TrueSparkle
Yes!!! Thank you :D
PrinceEric
Good. There's a happy ending, or at least end of one act in the ongoing drama of that romance. Hopefully the same theme will continue for them.
It's good to see that PaintDrop can go home and that the relationship with her changeling boyfriend is progressing towards healthy.
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If you click on the link in the A/N it will take you to a fan–made spreadsheet. This sheet lists all referenced usernames and then shows several things: real name (if directly confirmed by the author), who the maker of the sheet thinks it might be, and any suggestions/speculations that some up on the EqF Discord as to who they might be. This is a good way to figure out (or remind yourself of) who the ponies (or other creatures) behind the usernames are.
I'm with RRBB on this one. If he actually reforms and starts sharing love instead of taking it, I'd be happy for them. As it is, I just can't trust him.
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Yes. The attitude he had towards Darksparkle didn't help much, to be honest. Cadance believes they should be supported and cheered on and whatever, but she should also know these feelings can't be forced.
Undeliberately drains life and has a thing for poetry... is Gothling a leanan sídhe? Some people have taken to calling reformed and unreformed changlings seelies and unseelies in their fanon.
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The Trixie thing was mentioned last chapter, there's still evidence to the contrary in earlier chapters but regardless of this the person who made the list considers it at least worth filling it in as Trixie. Changelings can change into anything so it could still be Chrysalis even if others mention meeting her as Trixie. Thus I cannot fully trust this specific entry in the list without Lise's explicit sayso and/or explanation as to why Trixie would have to keep a low profile in specifically Canterlot. This is my biggest issue.