Block II - All Work and No Play [Visual]

[foolish_seal]

So, uh... With all the things going on recently, I kinda forgot that my birthday passed at the end of last month.

[Which is a surprise given how many other parties he attended around that exact time.]

I don't usually throw a party or anything, but I'd kinda like to do something. Is there a karaoke bar anywhere nearby, and who would be willing to come?

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[superstylishsquid]

I can't tell you about any karaoke bars, but I guess I'd be willing to come.

[foolish_seal]

Cool. There's gotta be one around somewhere, with as often as ponies like to sing.

[superstylishsquid]

I dunno, with they way they just burst out into song anywhere, I'm not sure they'd think they need one.

[foolish_seal]

They gotta learn the words from somewhere.

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[robotfightclub]

What's the difference between that and the bar we have now?

[All bars are the same, apparently.]

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[foolish_seal]

There's no karaoke machine at the Decanter.

[It makes all the difference.]

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[robotfightclub]

Then... get one?

[Surely there must be a karaoke machine store around here.]

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[foolish_seal]

Those things are usually expensive. And not usually available in stores.

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[ponymechanic]

[Oh he didn't know Minato's birthday passed either. Whoops.

Though to be fair, it wasn't like Tails even knew when his birthday was.]

Ah happy belated birthday. Don't feel too bad for forgetting it. I usually forget mine too.

[His was back in November.]

I don't know any karaoke bars, but I would be willing to come with. ...Though I can't sing and I would likely just watch.

[He actually can sing, but he sounds like a mare when he does, so no. It would require a high level of Charm to convince him anyway.]

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[foolish_seal]

I don't sing well, either. Hasn't stopped me before.

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[ponymechanic]

Yeah but I'm pretty bad.

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[foolish_seal]

Nothing a few drinks can't solve, I've discovered.

[neighfeni]

Ah...sorta remember there bein' some sorta karaoke thing last year right after Ah came here, but Ah ain't sure Ah remember where it was...But Ah'd love to come. One of the ponies 'round here's gotta know the name of the place.

[foolish_seal]

I'll have to keep asking around town, then. Thanks.

[neighfeni]

Yeah, sorry it ain't much help...Oh! Ah know, Miss Pinkie Pie's probably the best to ask 'bout that, since she's good with parties an' all.

[foolish_seal]

Pinkie? Yeah, if I can find her, I'll ask.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

[Don't mind a badger showing up on the feed--it's important. A...birthday? Okay, he's got to ask. He's relying on you to clear up some things on organic holidays.]

Birthday. I'm takin' it's as literal as it sounds.

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[foolish_seal]

[The comment strikes him as a bit odd, but he catches on quickly enough; not everyone can be expected to celebrate birthdays.]

Pretty much. It's an annual thing.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

[There's a warm laugh, somewhat amused by that whole concept.]

Can't say I don't admire the sentiment. For me, ya lose track of years after awhile.

But if it's got a bar, you can sign me up for it.

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[gigglesnortpriestess]

Sorry about your birthday Minato-kun. Maybe we can see if they have a karaoke machine in Canterlot or Las Pegasus?

[She knows the feeling about missing birthdays: her's fell when the fog came.]

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[foolish_seal]

Those sound like good places to start, yeah. I just want somewhere to sing stupid songs with friends. It's never disappointed in the past.

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[gigglesnortpriestess]

It sounds like fun. We should try and find one.

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[elementofloyalty]

It was your birthday!? Oh my gosh, I gotta get you something!

Where are you? Stay there, wherever it is! I'll be over shortly!

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[foolish_seal]

Ah... It's alright, really. You don't need to.

[Regardless, It's clear from the scroll feed that he's outside near the commune.]

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[elementofloyalty]

[Too late. Rainbow rolls up her scroll.]

[Several minutes later, she practically falls out of the sky near him, coming to a halt just above the ground.]

Happy belated birthday, Minato!

[Without warning, she pushes what is very obviously a pair of lifting weights tied together with ribbon into his hooves.]