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

[frozenmemories]

[Cirno was so happy to meet Rise as well. More people who wouldn't know her history and she could work on being a lot better then she had been seen. Even if she herself was a lot older then she looked and acted, Cirno was in a 'Don't ask' type. Any friend was a good friend for her.]

Come and get me!

[That lead was quickly vanishing because that shortcut was faster then her running. Either way, she's laughing and having a good time, just wanting to hang out and be kid like.]

[therealrisette]

[Yep, that's pretty much where Rise's at. She doesn't want to bother getting into all the details of who she used to be, and who she became after a year in that other world. That phase of her life is over, and she just wants to figure out who she is now, in Equestria, with old and new friends she cares deeply about. With Cirno, she could forget all about fitting the image of Rise Kujikawa as her friends from home remember her and just have fun.

... Like playing tag while climbing all over crystal dragons. Which, for the record, she totally would have done no matter what her point of development. The shortcut seems to be paying off, and she dives back down to the ground with a pretty impressive burst of speed. Reaching out, her hoof barely grazes Cirno's flank.]

Gotcha!

[Breaking out in a fit of giggles, Rise turns and runs back toward the safety of the dragon, hoping to use a slide down his tail to evade capture!]

[frozenmemories]

eeep! Ya got me!

[There is a squeal when she's grazed and attempts to stop herself so she can give chase. It takes her a moment to do so without falling before she's running around the dragon, trying to cut Rise off.]

Come back here!

[therealrisette]

[She pauses for just a second on the dragon's back to turn and playfully stick out her tongue at Cirno. With a quick wink for emphasis (and extra cute), she dashes off again, sliding down the tail.

She gives a tiny squeal as the tail flicks her up into the air a bit, but it's not dangerous. She still lands safe and sound. She may have lost sight of Cirno, though...

Only thing she can do now is pick a direction and run. So that's what she does!]

Sorry for the wait on the tag!

[frozenmemories]

[It takes a moment but Cirno comes running from the other side and trying to catch up. She's still grinning so she's still obviously playing. Her wings are twitching, as she's trying to remember not to take to the air.]

I'mma get ya soon!

np!

[therealrisette]

Ah~!

[There's another squeal and giggle as Rise finds herself running slightly closer to Cirno. Whoops. Time to try and turn and speed up before she gets caught!]

Help, she's coming after me...!

[The cry for help might be a little more convincing if she weren't smiling and laughing the whole time.]

[frozenmemories]

[It would! But as is it's probably a cute sight to observers.]

They can't save you know Rise-chan! You will be it again!

[Okay, not the boss type speeches she's used to making but she sure is having a blast. Going to try and speed up so she can at least attempt to make a tag.]

[therealrisette]

Noooo~...!

[Intentionally overdramatic cry aside, the pegasus is gaining on her.]

Ah!

[Rise thinks she feels a hoof grazing against her from behind, and whirls her head around to see. Of course, she slows down a little in the process, so even if she wasn't caught...]

[frozenmemories]

GOTCHA!

[Sadly the fairy can't slow down enough and is coming in at bowling over speed. Oops.

Rise-chan watch out! I can't stop!

[therealrisette]

AH~!

[Cue another, actually somewhat seriously panicked shriek as Rise notices Cirno not slowing down. She does her best to redouble her efforts at gaining some speed, while dodging to one side, but it's not enough!

In a blur of motion, collision happens and the two fillies tumble into a disheveled heap. Even Rise's not sure if she tripped first or what... but at the very least she's not seriously hurt.]

C-Cirno-chan?!

[They're so tangled up right now, Rise can't figure out how to straighten herself out! And she's concerned for her friend...! Just because she's not hurt doesn't mean Cirno isn't.]