Mission 6: Ring Around Runaround [Visual/Action]

[strawberryredgrave]

(In a very visible corner of the Crystal Empire is a large, red dragon who sparkles and shimmers like the locals of the empire. Clearly, this guy went out for a swim at one point during his stay...but he doesn't seem very amused. In fact, Dante has the hardest lineface he's put on in a good long time. Why, you ask?

Well, why not ask the ponies tugging on his ear? Or the ones playing in his glorious mane? Or how about the ones swinging on his tail? Somehow, this dragon's been converted to a full on playground and it seems the ponies are taking full advantage of it...and why wouldn't they? It's not often they get to see dragons up close, let alone sparkly dragons that don't attack anyone and don't mind being used as a jungle gym. He at least seems to be humoring the ponies, bouncing a few on his tail, spelling out names with smoke...the works.

And just for an added touch, someone decided to add a little bear mask to him. The size clearly shows it's meant for a filly and it can barely stick to his snout. Somehow, it does.

He rests his head on his hand, tapping his claws impatiently.)

Recreational sports.

(You'd almost feel bad for him, but knowing Dante, he probably did something to deserve it. What, exactly? Well, perhaps it has something to do with a familiar pink pony princess who's also playing with a few of the kids...and Dante's hair.)

Comments

[Action]

[prissyhooves]

[His luck? Might get a little worse considering somepony was heading back to her hotel after some shopping but without the lack of...bags. Weird. But this? It was between fucking hilarious and making cooing noises.]

I see some of the little ones decided to play...

[Sorry Dante, the bitty ponies made everything kind of cute.]

[Action]

[strawberryredgrave]

(Craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap. If Dante could blush, Rarity bumping into him like this would certainly trigger it. Instead, he keeps this particular mouthful of shame bottled up to at least hold onto his tough guy image.

Which is hard to hold onto, given all of the kiddies having fun with him.)

You know me: I'm...good with kids.

(No, he really isn't.)

[Action]

[prissyhooves]

[He must be if the children are playing on him and he's not doing anything about it. He's a big softie under those scales isn't he?]

It appears so. How did they convince you to do this?

[Action]

[strawberryredgrave]

(He is absolutely not a softie, how dare you insult his pride with such accusations

He's absolutely the biggest softie around and he'd be lying if he said he wasn't having fun

At Rarity's question, Dante's eyes focus on the nearby pink pony: darling Princess Cadence. She's right there with the bitties in the dragon's mane and clearly enjoying herself.)

[Action]

[prissyhooves]

[...hello princess culprit. Rarity couldn't just leave the poor dragon to this. She's not heartless despite appearances.]

Hmm, would you like some company then?

[Action]

[strawberryredgrave]

(The kids are giving him plenty of company right now)

And deny myself your grace and beauty? How can I say no?

(Yes, he's gonna work the charms, even when there's no way they'll actually work.)

[Action]

[prissyhooves]

[Normally she would be the one to make a move or speak of attractiveness in a colt so when Dante ended up giving her a compliment, it made Rarity blush a little. White pony has easily shown red.]

That's rather kind and sweet of you to say. May I also say the mask suites you a little?

[Ok she's trying a little. ]