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Zeitless


Hiyah! Amateur Writer enjoying Slice of Life dramas. Have fun reading :yay:

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After retiring Celestia opens a Tea-Store in Manehatten to bring her beloved subjects that which also made her own days just a little bit brighter as well.
In the streets of Manehatten every day she meets new customers and learns about their ways of live. But between the problems of starting a business and having a Video-Game loving sister even the former ruler of Equestria quickly finds herself challenged.

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Comments ( 32 )

This seems like a sweet idea. Am intrigued.

So far, I'm interested. Though, I'd be surprised if nopony wanted to get tea from an actual friggin princess.

I think this is a really interesting concept, focusing on Celestia as a citizen instead of a ruler. I look forward to reading more

This is coming along really nicely. I can't wait for what shenanigans will happen during Celestia's first day.

Pete100 #5 · Sep 1st, 2020 · · · I ·

Something tells me she’s gonna be regretting this idea.

Pete100 #6 · Sep 1st, 2020 · · · II ·

Is this going to continue?

"With all due respect, Princess," she reassured herself, "I wouldn't do a good job if I didn't ask you about your permit for holding a public speech on these busy streets. At least nopony informed me that you would hold a speech here in Manehatten. I hope you don't mind showing it to me really quick."

1. You need a permit to hold a speech?
2. I wouldn’t even call that much of a speech.

With her white mane, white wings, white horn and polychromatic mane, barely fitting on the wooden stool and looking down at him with an ironically serious face the former Ruler of Equestria waited for his word. Silver Save was hinted out with a confirming glance of the Chief.

So does she have a white mane or a polychromatic mane?

It may have been for the multiple millenia she already experienced or perhaps for the fact that his attempt of hiding his confused tone as to this whole situation and how to handle it was not very good - either way Celestia decided to not make this any less awkward than it had to be.

Don’t you mean anymore awkward?

"Mhm. I see what you mean." He looked up and straight into her eyes, "But, with all due respect, as you know the law is written with a purpose. It does not exclude someone reasoned by their former - profession." He stumbled over the last part. "Provided your intentions were lawful and you did not have any means to - well - commiting a crime I suppose I can let you off a little easier with a small fine though." The Chief put on an ever so slight smile.

So what is the purpose of needing a permit for a speech, then?

"We will send a notice explaining the process and naming the appropriate amount to your apartment within a day. However I must ask you something for the protocol: On your identification it says you live at the outer part of town. So what did you do in the building at 38th Autumn Leaf Street? I'm sure it's only some shopping or similar but it's for the files. You understand that, don't you?" Although his face was understanding, his tone was still accusatory. Not to blame the police officer - after all it was his job to interrogate and conduct proper files.

The police is something.

Still clunched together on the tiny stool and looking down from her high posture Celestia chuckled: "Celes-Tea."

I love how happy she is.

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Hey,
Thanks a lot for all the feedback and the review! :yay:

The reasoning behind the speech-permit was that it can confuse/distract ponies from their every day live - also to make sure that the officials know about it in case the speech causes ponies to rally for harm or similar.

I miswrote the part about her coat/mane, thanks for pointing it out! Of course it's a white coat and polychromatic mane* :twilightsmile:
Going to edit this and 'any less awkward' right now.

Yea, I suppose writing the purpose of a permit in Justice's talk would help the readers understand. Thanks again ^^

To be honest I was quite unsure about even adding this whole police part - after all it is sort of forced into the story.
However the picture of the princess in the police-station on that small wooden stool convinced me to just write it out. After all I do this for fun anyway :pinkiehappy:

Once more, thanks for all the feedback! I honestly appreciate it :D

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You’re very welcome

I am glad you decided to continue this story. I wonder what kind of mischief Celestia will cause:trollestia:

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Thanks for the kind comment :yay:
Won't spoil anything but it will for sure be fun :trollestia:

Is this story based off of Tearek?

A good story! You’re paragraphs are inconsistent, but other then that I really like it!

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Haven't heard of this one, and I hope it's not stealing anything.

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Thank you! I'll make sure to pay more attention to the structure for the next one (and will edit this and previous chapters accordingly of course :twilightsmile: )

This is probably the most amount of action celestia has seen in years.

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This insult hit Celestia where it hurt: "Hey! Back in Canterlot there also was a lot to do! I did not only sit around to eat cake and drink tea all day!"

Before she could go on Luna chuckled, paused the Console and lifted off her headset: "I suppose you're right, sister. Pancakes were on your menu as well." :trollestia:

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Ok, now that’s funny.

Pete100 #18 · Feb 2nd, 2021 · · · V ·

Surely she's been in situations way more nerve-wrecking before, many of which would impact the entirety of Equestria and all the ponies and creatures living within. However this time something was different. This was not about politics or caring about all the others that lived in Equestria. Celestia was nervous because this store was something of her own.

Or it can be the fact that twilight isn’t there to help her.

"Wow, this is nice." Golden Feather let his gaze wander through the room. "It feels like being in the center of a hurricane. Quiet and comfortable within the city of business and suits."

Wow, that’s actually a good way to describe it.

"But in reality there are many ponies in Manehatten that struggle with this problem. They come here to chase their dream, follow through with who they want to become and take reins into their own hooves. Unfortunately most of them got stuck along the way and end up working all day," he lowered his eyes, "On top of it all it's rather common that within companies ponies are even driven to compete against their co-workers in order to get promotions and salary raises."

This is actually a real life problem.

What am I saying? Of course we can keep talking. Why am I even so nervous about all this? This is nothing more than a normal conversation. It may be about business but I've had far more important matters to deal with. So why can I not keep my calm attitude and find proper phrasings?

Now she knows how everyone else feels.

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Or it can be the fact that twilight isn’t there to help her.

those jokes never get old :rainbowlaugh:

Wow, that’s actually a good way to describe it.

Thank you :twilightsmile:

This is actually a real life problem.

Yea, my idea was to add of the conflict of the American Dream/Nightmare as a Manehattean version, perhaps discussing it on a sidenote throughout the story.

Now she knows how everyone else feels.

:trollestia:

Thanks for the comment and for reading on. I'm glad you enjoy the story! :yay:

Pete100 #20 · Feb 4th, 2021 · · · V ·

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I honestly don’t know what that celestia emoji is.

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I understand and use it as Celestia-Trollface. After all it's called >trollestia< emote ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Pete100 #22 · Feb 4th, 2021 · · · V ·

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Ohh. Never really paid attention to that.

This was quite the wholesome chapter, I really like how Celestia is still willing to help even after a thousand year (or more) of leading Equestria. I look forward to see how the ponies of Manehattan react to her.

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Thank you!
Glad you enjoy it :yay:

Celestia on the other hoof sighed in relief and smiled: "I'm glad to hear it's only something in a videogame," she chuckled, "and here I thought a serious matter had occured. On a more important note though, could you please use a soundbarrier? The moon has long risen and our neighbours likely want some rest as well."

Even if a serious did occur, what would you do about it?

Noticing how her older sister turned her attention back towards the fridge for a second Luna took the opportunity to escape towards the restroom. On her way she let out a quick "have a nice evening" , partially meaning it but mostly in an effort to keep Celestia from taking word.

Taking word?

Once again suddenly left alone Celestia took a moment to gather her thoughts. Luna had already begun avoiding her because she still has not apologized properly for rushing the entire tea-store business.

What’s the problem?

In hindsight it was indeed inconsiderate to propose such an idea while the other pony had been distracted.

Is she saying luna was distracted at the time?

She worried. The last thing Celestia would ever want was a misunderstanding to escalate into communication problems and avoidance, just as it had happened this long time ago.

Thus Celestia grabbed a sandwich from the fridge and sat down. All the while ensuring to keep watch over the room and to not let Luna slip past her unnoticed.

Wow, looks like celestia still has regrets to this day.

The room was lit only by some stray sunrays bypassing the curtains and the light from the television screen. It displayed a cattlekind on it's hindlegs holding a lasso thrown around a trophy.

Big orange letters spelled out "VICTORY".

I think I know what game she was playing.

Facing back towards her gaming chamber Luna's eyes turned serious: "Now, you've survived me long enough. Time for your face to be kicked, Velvet!"

I know that game! :rainbowlaugh:

Luna may no longer be a princess of Equestria but she remains the undisputed princess of gaming:rainbowlaugh:

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Even if a serious did occur, what would you do about it?

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"I'd do my best to return to Canterlot as quickly as possible and inform Twilight and her friends! After all I've got a store to run." :trollestia:

Taking word?

Thank you, my bad. I translated an expression without noticing it doesn't work in english. Corrected to "[...] raising her voice again."

What’s the problem?
Is she saying luna was distracted at the time?

In Chapter one Celesta provided a pretty good summary of an evening a few days before she opened CelesTea:

"But Luna," Celestia's face turned serious, "just yesterday while I watched you play videogames I told you how happy I would be if I could open up a Tea Store." Celestia gave her still confused sister a moment to gather her memories. After a few seconds faded Luna explained: "I was paying attention to defeating the evil timberwolves and rescuing the lost wizard from their forest of mischief. Why would you ask me something this important while I am being a hero?"

I think I know what game she was playing.

:twilightsmile: It's a good game indeed! Also the first fight against Velvet in the Storymode is sooo difficult :twilightangry2:

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It's a good game indeed! :yay:

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Eyup, Luna best gamer princess.

I wanted to make sure Luna get's a fair share of personality and depth and to ensure she isn't just "grumpy gamy and not-communicating-at-all" but also that they both have sisterly conversations and still care for each other. Also Luna as gamer is simply a must have! :pinkiehappy:

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I don’t think I saw the correction, but thanks.

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:twilightsheepish: My bad, I did not save it the first time, but it should be updated now :twilightsmile:

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