Kickoff [Video/Massive Audio later]

[like_a_dragon]

[A green pony with a matted down brown mop-top appears on the scroll. From the furrowed brows, flared nostrils and fierce grimace, she does not appear... pleased.]

WHAT THE TARTARUS IS GOING ON HERE!?

[Taking a step away from the scroll would probably be a good idea...]

I can't even begin to count all the things that is wrong here! I mean, at first I thought this was a dream but then when somepony actually pinched me -- WITH THEIR MOUTH NO LESS -- I knew that this was actually real. Talking ponies? And the ones with wings? EVEN ONES WITH MAGIC HORNS?? I even saw one that brought in a raincloud! IT WAS RIGHT ON TOP OF ME!!

[She takes a moment and her hoof comes up to scrub off her hair and her face.]

Alright... you know what... considering everything else I have seen before a world of talking ponies is actually not that out there. And, hey, at least my fur color is one that I'd like. Just, in this case, I hope my friends aren't here to have this happen to them.

Also, I have to ask just one question...

Why couldn't I have been one of those cool ones with the wings?

EDIT:

[A little bit later there is a shout. A glorious shout. A mighty shout. It rings to the heavens and may even be heard as far as way as The Crystal Kingdom.]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN PONIES DON'T EAT MEAT?!!!!

[Thanks, Teddie.]

EDIT: x2

[And a little bit after that there is another shout, though not quite as powerful, whatever is doing it definitely has a healthy set of lungs.]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THERE'S NO TV?!!

[Thanks, Rise.]

Comments

[mistweaver]

You have got it! I do not know why I got turned into a zebra here, especially when there is already a bear. [If you guessed Jou has met Teddie, you're exactly right!]

Yes, first sample's free, and if you have a hard time paying, well, I have ways of getting compensation for that. I don't like turning away hungry folk!

[like_a_dragon]

[Yeah... her... expectations are pretty low, precisely because that's who she's using as a point of reference. Still, all this talk about deals and samples sounds reasonable.]

Well, if you're any good, I'll be more than happy to try more. I mean... I'm going to take it on faith that panda people can cook well.

[Unlike Chie and her friend Yukiko. Who's cooking can probably literally kill.]

welcome back tag brain I missed you

[mistweaver]

I like to think so! [Though back on Azeroth, Pandaren are renowned for their food and brew. Most likely Chie's got nothing to worry about.

Well, except for the meat substitute being a little suspicious, but Jou takes pride in her skill.]

Come on down--my shop is the Wok'n'Roll, in the Night Market! I do not think you will be disappointed at all!

1/2

[like_a_dragon]

Wok'

-n'-

Roll?

That sounds completely and totally...

2/2

[like_a_dragon]

-Awesome!!!

After I get settled with my friends I am totally there!!

[mistweaver]

Well, I am glad someone else thinks so! [Jou is pleased, clearly not everyone was as behind the name as she was.]

I will be here! You could bring your friends too, if you think they would be interested!

[like_a_dragon]

I think I'll scope it out first and if it's good then I'll bring my friends.

I'm Chie, by the way.

[mistweaver]

Jou Shan Aleflower, but my friends call me Jou! I'd be honored if you did as well! It is a pleasure!

[Because she'd LIKE to be friends, whether or not Chie actually enjoyed the food. But having more admirers of Pandaren cuisine was always nice...]

I will be here, and you can do the scoping and bring them later if I pass muster! It is a good idea!

[like_a_dragon]

Sure thing! I know I don't look it, but I really do love to eat!

[mistweaver]

I love to cook! It is a match made by the Celestials! Come on over, and I will feed you!!

[+1 person who can decimate a buffet table, get. PERFECT!]