1st Idea [visual]

[notgivinguponyou]

[The screen opens up to a green pony as he's pacing; his steps are slow and deliberate, each hoof lifting a little too high as he gets used to walking. He doesn't seem to notice that his scroll has unfurled, too busy as he was trying to stay calm.]

Okay...okay, this is fine. I'm fine...there's...there's a reasonable explanation for this...

[He nearly trips but manages to catch himself, though a look at one hoof has him on the edge of panic.]

I'm dreaming. Right...that's what this is. I hit my head, and I'm in the hospital dreaming...yeah...

[He runs a hoof through his mane, but pauses to glance up at his head.]

Aww man, my hat...

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[notgivinguponyou]

I...well, I wouldn't say it's entirely common. [He's never seen it before himself.] I mean, I always thought there was the possibility of it, but...

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[weekwizard]

It is a primary driving force of events here. I would suggest getting used to it, or at the very least, not panicking when incidents involving it happen.

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[notgivinguponyou]

[He considers that for a moment before nodding.] Okay...okay, yeah. I can do that. [Maybe.] Could you...tell me more about it, though? It would probably help if I understood it a little better.

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[weekwizard]

It is not something that can be discussed adequately in brevity.

[Well, it -could-, but Patchy does not do concise lectures.]

Concern yourself with settling in, first. Room and board, as well as income. Once you are on your feet -or hooves, as it were-, I will be willing to give an introductory lecture on Equestrian magic, or at least what I understand of it given a year here.

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[notgivinguponyou]

[Room and board...oh geez, he hadn't even considered that.] Right. I should...figure out where I'm staying. [...Once he gets walking down.]

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[weekwizard]

The Ponyville commune has free rooms available in exchange for assisting with chores. You may check there if you wish.

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[notgivinguponyou]

Oh yeah? That sounds reasonable.

[Doesn't sound too difficult. He did chores at home...although figuring out how to do them with hooves will be more of a challenge.]

Where is the Commune at?

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[weekwizard]

It's outside of town, to the east. Ask for Nephenee.

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[notgivinguponyou]

[He nods.] All right...got it.

[Nephenee...The name reminds him that he hasn't given his own.]

Oh, I'm Tadashi, by the way. Tadashi Hamada.

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[weekwizard]

Patchouli Knowledge, Librarian of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. It is a pleasure.

[Always the full title.]

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[notgivinguponyou]

Patchouli Knowledge... [He can't help saying the name. It has a nice ring to it.] It's nice to meet you. Thanks for the help.

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[weekwizard]

It is no issue. As you will soon find, working together is a rather large aspect of Equestrian culture.

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[notgivinguponyou]

[He can't help but chuckle a little. Equestrian...pony... This place is strange.] That's good to know. I hope I can help out somehow too. [Of course he still needed to find a way home, but...as long as he was here, he might as well help out.]

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[weekwizard]

You may find your place.

[She's about to leave it there, but then a thought comes to her.]

...If you are willing to put off your hunt for shelter for a while, I may have something for you. You may be able to catch up to speed on the situation we have here. It is your choice, however.

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[notgivinguponyou]

[He can't help being a bit curious.] Something for me? Well...sure I guess. [If it'll help him understand what's going on around here.]

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[weekwizard]

I am headed shortly to a small conference to discuss and share notes on the figure that is responsible for us being here. The information there may prove useful to you.

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[notgivinguponyou]

Oh...yeah, that would be great. Would others mind me listening in, though?

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[weekwizard]

I doubt it. It will be held at the Commune, anyway. You have business there, either way.

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[notgivinguponyou]

Oh. That's pretty convenient then.

Yeah, I'd like to attend.

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[weekwizard]

Very well. It will be held in the basement. I should be there by the time you arrive, but they will most likely let you in regardless.

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[notgivinguponyou]

Basement... [He nods.] Got it. I'll see you there, then.