Eighth Note: Every Little Thing [Private Visual to All Princess Lunas and Celestias]

[tinkertytonk]

[He'd really only meant to send it to the princesses properly located in Canterlot, but Bertie hadn't been paying that much attention to the auto-search function on his scrolls when he'd named the princesses. The pegasus who appears on the scrolls is looking just a little unhappy, but given the contents of Hoovesweek and the fact that he's got hooves once more, that's probably not too surprising. Once he realizes he's actually recording this time, he quickly draws himself up, expression going to nervous before he settles on a bracing smile.]

Hallo, hallo, hallo, princesses, all! I just wanted to say, 'hallo,' and... and all that. [Yes, moving on.] Hoovesweek's a rather wretched sort of paper, but I did note one of the articles discussing the Grand Galloping Gala. Seems only yesterday we were hieing forth in our finest to Canterlot to sing and dance and do as you do at these sorts of soirees. Frightful lot of work must go into the whole affair.

[Now they're coming to the beating heart of the matter.]

I'd, um... well, I mean I know you're awfully busy. I was head of the Drones Club Dining Committee back in London, and I just thought: 'If you can manage to sort out dinner and entertainment for about 50 of the lads, young Bertram, why not a whole stable-ful of behooved birds and beazels?'

What I mean to say is, if you need any help, I'd really like to. Help, that is! With the Gala. Harvey and I can do the music again, or I'm sure I can get someone else through his agent if you're wanting a touch of variety!

Comments

[tinkertytonk]

You can bribe the police? [Bertie's eyes widen. They'd never bothered to take him up on his offer of a five pound note when they'd been wheeling him off to the docket. Probably his being hungover hadn't helped with clarity on the exchange.] Oh, I say! How? Where do you go, Captain?

[This is vital information for his everyday life, Captain Celestia!]

[pirateponyprincess]

It depends on the police. I would not try it here; as the local authorities are far more disciplined than that. Additionally, if you plan to do such a thing, it is a good idea to not stick around in that area for too much longer. A bribe will buy you time, but it will not let you get off free. You have to run yourself.

[Spoken very much from experience.]

I've been all over the universe, going wherever the Drive takes me, trying to find some clue of lost worlds. We simply fund our journey by taking from less-than-ideal governments and corporations; things that will not be missed or were never deserved in the first place.

[tinkertytonk]

It's like having a lot of Stilton Cheesewrights lined up. The blighter wouldn't let you get away with anything for a penny or a pound. [In fact, he had a tendency to threaten physical harm beyond the usual lock-up. He is still taking mental note of her advice for when he gets back to England. If he gets back.]

I suppose your sort of venture sounds more like the privateering sort than anything like proper looting and pillaging. Good show, old girl! [He approves of your piracy, yes.]

[pirateponyprincess]

I do like to have some standards, even in the depths of space, lest I become worse than those I take from. It is a fine line between what I do and the actions of a true villain.

[And even then, she's slipped once or twice.]

I would suggest not going down that route unless you absolutely must.

[tinkertytonk]

[How has a conversation about Discord's madness turned into something that sounds like advice with far more gravity than Bertie had been expecting? He supposes that this is a version of Princess Celestia, and he just has that air about her.]

I'll, um... keep that in mind, madam! I'd have to have a ship, anyway, and I'm not sure I much like my chances dashing across the high seas on all fours. I'd have enough trouble on two legs, I shouldn't wonder. Best leave that to you in space. I'll just take care of the music and entertainment at the Gala.

[He's trying to bring it back around to the original point.]

[pirateponyprincess]

[Yes, it's probably best to get back to that original point.]

I trust you shall do a grand job with it.

[tinkertytonk]

Thank you, Captain. We'll look forward to seeing you there!

[He smiled and saluted cheerily before signing off.]