Moving Forward [visual]

[keepcalmandflutteron]

H-Hello everyone!

[The Butterfly appears on the scroll and seems a bit... nervous? She bobs up and down and weaves in and out of the visual range and her light is fluctuating in intensity.]

So... okay, most of you know who I am. And if you don't, where the buck have you been? Eh-heh...

...okay, that came out wrong...

So... here's the thing. I know most of you know me as the cheeky, loveable butterfly, but the truth is that... there's more to appearances! You see... um... back where I came from, I was originally from a place called Lunares. It was a place where we would look down and see how everybody in the world was doing and it was on the moon! And... one day... things got pretty dangerous down there. Their sky was falling and their world was surely going to end--! So, I went to um... I-I... I decided to go help.

And, because it was dangerous... I went down not quite looking like how I normally do. I learned... a trick! Something to keep me safe. And, the thing is...

...why don't I show you...

[And the butterfly is enveloped by a light as bright as the moon. When it disperses... a new pony appears. The new pony looks up, blinks a little and gives an embarrassed smile as her eyes turn away and her cheeks burn red.]

...I wasn't always a butterfly.

Umm... it's nice to meet you?

((Will respond with keepcalmandflutteron AND... *drumroll* forthelifeofme!))

Comments

[forthelifeofme]

Good.

...

I don't like the idea of looking for a new place to stay. If I can avoid it.

[terraburning]

Terra nods gravely.

"You have...so much luggage, after all."

...Terra, did you just sass Yuelia?

[forthelifeofme]

You'd be surprised!

It is spring, you know. Lots of flowers.

[terraburning]

Something suddenly occurs to Terra.

"...You're going to need a bed."

[forthelifeofme]

Not at all. I am still fine with the top of the dresser.

Though thanks for reminding me, it needs a bit of dusting. And now I can do it without you guys catching me.

[terraburning]

"...Yuelia, don't stand on top of the furniture, it's unsafe."

[forthelifeofme]

I'm still a butterfly, you know.

[terraburning]

Terra seems to consider this for a few moments.

"You could...stay a unicorn and just use your magic to dust?"

[forthelifeofme]

That's how I usually do it. I just wait for both of you to be gone.

[terraburning]

Terra tilts her head to one side as she remembers.

"Oh, so that's why the magic smelled thicker those times..."

[forthelifeofme]

...right, I keep forgetting your whole magic thing...

heh...

[terraburning]

"It wasn't...a bad kind of smell?"

Yes good this is the right thing to say.

"I...kind of like it..."

[forthelifeofme]

Um...

...

...yeah, I don't know how to respond to that.

[And why she is blushing a little.]

[terraburning]

Oh dear, she said something wrong.

"I'm...sorry?"

By her tone, she has no idea what she's apologizing for.

[forthelifeofme]

Well... uh... it's okay...

I just...

How do you comment on somebody saying you smell good?

Oh! Where are you?

[terraburning]

"I'm in Canterlot."

...Canterlot?

"We're...going to enter a dream and teach someone...the true meaning of...friendship?"

Huh.

"...there are a lot of people here. And a Leafer."

[forthelifeofme]

Oh, and you're with a group of people?

[Then she should be fine.]

Be careful!

[terraburning]

A very determined nod.

"If the Leafer tries anything...I'll be ready."

[forthelifeofme]

...Uh...

...okay, I was trying not to, but now I think I have no choice.

What's a leafer?

[terraburning]

"It's a kind of monster. They're about this big - " Terra indicates a space a little smaller than a breadbox with her hooves - "And they have long ears, and a round puffy tail."

Terra. Terra that is a rabbit.

"They look cute and soft and furry but that is a vicious lie! It's a trick so they can eat your face!"