mylittlejamjar | everything: ruined (visual)

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everything: ruined (visual)

[Applejack appears, but she's not really looking at the camera. She's holding her hat in her hoof, and her mane hangs over her eye. It's safer that way, because she's really about to lose control here.]

I know some of y'all are waiting to hear how it went, meeting her. Calice.

Well, we know a few things more about her, and we'll tell you what you want to know, but more important than that right now is...I failed a friend of mine. Two friends, counting Calice. Our words couldn't reach her, and she's more determined to fight us than ever.

Worse, Fluttershy---the one with the little digi-critters---she saved our hides, but Calice snagged her. She's trapped, and knowing what I know now....

I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry.

[Unable to say another word for now, she closes the scroll, about ready to cry.]

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I'll do anything I can to go back for her...but I'm afraid we might'e made it that much harder.

I see...

[His ears droop a great deal as he lowers his head. If it weren't for Fluttershy, he'd probably be in a crate right about now.]

I was...waiting for her return, I live outside her house...

[He's not sure why he's sharing that, but there it is.]

[She's struck by this.]

I'm sure you can stay there, nopony should hurt you..but if you can't, I promise there's plenty of room at Sweet Apple Acres.

[Sweet Apple Acres?]

As in a farm...?

[He hasn't been to a farm in a long time, it'd almost be nostalgic.]

I really wouldn't want to suddenly burden you like that, you don't even know who I am.

Yeah. It's my family's farm. We're neighbors here, it's not a burden at all.

And if Fluttershy believes in you...then so do I.

[Again his ears fold back, but for entirely different reasons now. That throws him off quite a bit.]

I'm afraid there isn't much to believe in, I think she was only being kind...

[You ponies and your niceness will never cease to amaze him.]

But...if you really are a friend of hers, I...wouldn't mind seeing a farm.

It's a good time to stop on by. Spring's in full bloom, and we've got plenty to eat. Nice, cozy places to settle down too.

[Normally she'd be enthusiastic about giving him the grand tour, but...it's just a tiny offer today.]

[Which he, of course, brings up immediately. If a bit timidly.]

You'll have to forgive me, but your current state is telling me ...otherwise. There's definitely no way I could leisurely enjoy someone else's property if the landowner themselves is in such a state of despair...

I'm sorry. I'm messing this all up...but no matter how I'm feeling, you need someplace to stay. You're definitely welcome to it, we've got more than enough space.

[...It's so weird to hear other people talk like that.]

I suppose I could drop by...

[He's not really sure why he wants to go so badly, maybe he's just that desperate to see something familiar again, or maybe he just wants to be close to someone who knows Fluttershy. Regardless, he can already feel his legs rising up as he gets ready to head out.]

I promise not to eat any of your cuccos.

...my whats now? I haven't got a cuckoo clock...

[Forgive her, she is not versed in the art of the game.]

[Oh right, different names. Different names.]

I-I meant chickens...

[He thinks that's the correct term. It sounds about right...]

Oh! Right. Chickens. Didn't think you would, but that's good to hear all the same. Come on down, I'm just outside. Eastways out of town, big red barn, can't miss it.

[When he does show up, she'll have made an effort to dry her eyes and look as normal. She gives him a little wave.]

Howdy. You're Fluttershy's pal?

[She would hopefully not have to wait for very long, it doesn't take much time before there's the tiniest yellow and purple speck trotting its way over to the farm. What Kafei lacks in size, he makes up for being completely outrages colors for a fox. Apparently it qualifies him as prettiest pony, at least as far as Diamond Dogs are concerned.

When he finally does reach the waving Applejack, he sits down in front of her as politely as he possibly can. You know, if you can make sitting look polite.]

I'd like to think we are.

I'm afraid I should have mention it much sooner, but my name is Kafei...

[Might as well get that out now. Normally Kafei wasn't very comfortable handing out his name like that so easily, but he supposes he can trust Fluttershy's other friends. It's a good first step for him, really.]

I'm Applejack. Pleasure to meet you, even considerin'...

[She really does smile, even if it takes a bit of effort, and holds out a hoof.]

Welcome to Sweet Apple Acres. Like I said, definitely take a look around. Maybe I can even give you the grand tour.

[Kafei stares at the hoof, then at Applejack, then back at her hoof, grabbing it gently with his little paw. ...As best he can, anyway.

An unsure look crosses his face as she offers him that tour, but he shakes his head. What would Fluttershy do...]

Actually, the main reason why I came here was to see if you...needed anyone to talk to.

[He can't help but look hesitant when he offers that, it's not everyday where he willingly tries to comfort strangers.]

[She looks shocked.]

I just...I let that happen to your her, and you'd do that?

[He can't help but look equally shocked.]

I-I don't see why not? It's not as though you purposely meant to do any of those things.

[Her expression softens a little.}

Well then, it's no wonder she likes you.

But what I'm thinking is...if this is gonna work, I want to get to know you too. You're Kafei and you won't eat our chickens...but what else do you do 'round these parts?

[That catches him off guard and he opens his mouth, only to say absolutely nothing. There's really no nice way of saying "I'm the alcoholic deadbeat with terrible trust issues who bums around outside your friend's house".

Ears flat against his skull, he blurts out the first thing that comes to his mind.]

I'm still new.

[Yes, good, the perfect excuse to explain why you don't do anything.]

Then I'm sorry I didn't welcome you before. Welcome to Ponyville...but I bet this is one heck of an odd time for you.

[She chuckles hollowly.]

Don't worry. We take care of our own here---like I said, we've got plenty of food and bed to spare. Couple of guest rooms, and the crops bounced back better than I could've hoped.

There's no need to apologize, I didn't exactly go out of my way to make myself known.

[He never realized there was a welcome committee, oh dear. He hopes he didn't ruined anyone's schedule.]

I must admit, I'm still not used to all this generosity. I really can't thank you enough.

Aww, it's nothing. Least I can do for a friend of Fluttershy's.

[And there goes the guilt again. She kicks a hoof awkwardly.]

She saved us all...but she's always doing things like that.

She took me in immediately after she met me, I'm honestly not surprised.

[Of course, he wishes he didn't have to be, that she was here with them. That would've been great.]

...I gave her my keaton mask before she left to do whatever it was she had to do with that demon. It...was supposed to be for good luck, but then I was never really lucky to begin with. I realize it's absurd, but a part of me can't help but worry my misfortune traveled with her.

[That worries her, but mostly for his sake.]

What kind of bad luck are we talking?

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