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[scattered_rose]

[There's been a new face around today, for what could be seen of him considering the mask and cloak he wore. After arriving he had spent a great deal of time looking around and getting used to walking on four legs; the wings, which at the moment were underneath the cloak, would wait until later.

He had also done a little poking around with the scroll, and watching other ponies go about their business. And at the end of the exploration, all he really had was one question, so he opened up the scroll to ask.]

I get that magic can do a lot of things. But how exactly do horses build things without fingers?

[Inquiring minds want to know.]

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[pirateponyprincess]

Quite alright. There is a lot to take in when you arrive here, even aside from the change of body.

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[scattered_rose]

Yeah, no kidding. I've NEVER seen magic quite like this.

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[pirateponyprincess]

It is a bit of an odd piece of work, even for Equestria.

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[scattered_rose]

Is there anything special to know about it?

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[pirateponyprincess]

As of this moment, all you need to know is that the being that brought you here and turned you into a pony is not to be trifled with. Once you are settled in and wish to know more, there is a tome in the basement of the Golden Oaks library that contains all we currently know about this figure.

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[scattered_rose]

[He nods in understanding.] Thanks for the advice.

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[pirateponyprincess]

You're quite welcome.

...It occurs to me that I never got your name, did I?

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[scattered_rose]

....No. You didn't.

[He may be turning just a touch redder right now.] It's Daniel.

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[pirateponyprincess]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Daniel. I am Captain Celestia, not to be confused with the Princess of the same name.

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[scattered_rose]

Captain Celestia, I'll remember that.

Nice to meet you too.

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[pirateponyprincess]

In any case, do you have a place to stay tonight? I believe we are scheduled for light snowfall later this evening.

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[scattered_rose]

I... had not even considered somewhere to stay.

[Remember your basics, Daniel. Sheesh.]

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[pirateponyprincess]

If you cannot find something, I would be willing to offer you a place. My home here is not very big, but there is more than enough room for another if you so wish.

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[scattered_rose]

That'd be very much appreciated, thank you.

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[pirateponyprincess]

You're welcome. My house is on the east side of town. I'll send you a map.

[A few seconds later, Celestia sends a map of Ponyville over the scrolls, with the location of her house circled.]

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[scattered_rose]

[A little fiddling around to be able to see the map, and he nods.]

Okay! I'm on my way.

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[pirateponyprincess]

I shall wait here, then.

[The house isn't all that hard to find. It looks significantly newer than the surrounding ones, and is floating on a cloud foundation with stairs leading up to it rather than being on the ground.]

[There's also what appears to be a sort of pirate flag above the front door. The best decoration, obviously.]

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[scattered_rose]

[It certainly is easy enough to find. He takes a few moments to just drink it all in, and then he headed up the steps to knock on the door with a hoof.]

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[pirateponyprincess]

[The door handle glows a bit with magic and opens of its own accord. The inside is rather plain at the moment, consisting of only the bare minimum of furniture, all bought from NEIGHKEA. If nothing else, it's clean and orderly.]

[Celestia calls out from a room further in.]

Come on in~! Would you like some tea?

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[scattered_rose]

[He looked around as he walked further inside, nodding lightly in approval. Looked nice.

His head turned at the voice.]

Sure! That sounds alright.

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[pirateponyprincess]

Make yourself comfortable. I'll be just a moment.

[Soon after, Celestia emerges with a pot of tea, a couple cups, and a hip flask all on a tray, which she sets down on a table in front of the couch.]

Here. This is a mixed berry tea I got from Zebfrica. Tart, but surprisingly good with cream and sugar.

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[scattered_rose]

[He finds a place to settle down, taking a moment to point his head down and slide off the mask with one back foot, shaking his hair free.

He sat up some as Celestia returned, and he smiled.] I'll try it with cream, yeah.

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[pirateponyprincess]

Normal cream or Bearlies?

[She opens the hip flask. The contents smell like cream, but dangerously alcoholic.]

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[scattered_rose]

[His nose wrinkled a bit at the sudden strong odor, and he recoiled some before shaking his head lightly. An experimental sniff toward it, then he nodded once.]

I don't mind trying that one. [A bump of his hoof toward the flask.]

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[pirateponyprincess]

Very well.

[She pours some in each cup, then floats one up for Daniel to take.]

That is an interesting mask you have there. What is it for?