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“I didn’t say it had to be a permanent residence. Merely an offer, if you find yourself needing somewhere to rest for the night.”

His voice is a bit of a whisper in response to Misty’s statement. He would hardly demand she go somewhere she’d never been before, and leave those she cared for behind. Not when she had ponies who cared supposedly for her.

Though, her next statements make his stride slow, expression growing puzzled. He didn’t exactly know who Opaline was, after all. The era where he’d been gone had, supposedly, also been when Queen Opaline had done... Well, all of that. Probably for the best he only knew of the mare through Misty’s words, then.

“Misty, I’ll be honest with you, I don’t even know who Opaline is, beside what you’ve told me. I could hardly hope to stop her from doing anything.”

@the-ancient-magus sent: "You're welcome to stay with me, if you like. I'm sure it's not a castle, but a home is a home." The mention of a castle to Misty is.. interesting. However, there's no detectable malice in his offer, he simply waves a hoof at his cottage. It's... homely. Clearly created with love and having passed the test of time. It's also out of the way of all three pony settlements. //

❝ But that won't be possible I'm afraid. Even if I want to stay somewhere that is nicer I can't just up and abandoned Opaline. She saved me when I was a filly and I owe her everything for that. ❝ Thinking for a brief minute on the what if she left everything behind her all for the promise of a loving home. Misty would stomp her hoof burying down any and all thoughts of that before turning to the other pony.

❝ I don't know what games or schemes your trying! But I won't be fooled into betraying Opaline. Yo-Your one of those ponies who wants to keep her from reclaiming the magic that was stolen from aren't you!? I won't be fooled! ❝

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The Light Between Oceans Starters

“You only have to forgive once. To resent, you have to do it all day, every day, all the time. You have to keep remembering the bad things. It’s too much work.”

“I’d promised I’d stay away from you, and I’ve stuck to my word. However hard that was for me. 

“I’m gone now. Which is why you have this letter.” 

“And it brings me joy because it means that you came to find us. I never gave up hope that you would.” 

“Knowing you were safe and loved allowed us to live our lives away from you. I hope life has been kind to you.” 

“I hope that you can forgive me for keeping you. And for letting you go. Know that you have always been beloved.”

“One day, when you’ve got five kids running around getting under your feet, this’ll all feel like a dream.”

“She’s a lovely baby, but she doesn’t belong to us. We can’t keep her.”

“Sometimes it’s good to leave the past in the past.”

“So if I can’t talk about the past, am I allowed to talk about the future?”

“We can’t rightly talk about the future if you think about it. We can only talk about what we imagine or wish for. It’s not the same thing.”

“_______, when I first saw you, I felt like I knew you, and I couldn’t stop seeing my life with you; and building a family together. One that isn’t stuck in the pain of the past. It’s very pretty. And so, if you’re asking me if my proposition still stands… then my answer is yes. Yes. A thousand times, yes.”

“Sins catch up with you in the end…”

“Give my back my son/daughter/child, please.”

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Mocha: *hits a bong in ur closet*

babe i love you but why this

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at least someone thinks im harmless

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How Intimidating Am I?

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Breeze in gen 5! info under the cut

local man in gen 5 era. he’s turning white after untold centuries.... and his cutiemark is gone!! His divination is now untrustworthy, given he’s so far past when he should have died that his ability to see the future has fractured into nothing more than infinite possibilities. he can narrow them down to a few by asking questions to eliminate certain possibilities. Did you have oats for breakfast, or eggs?

His grip on magic is tenuous while magic is removed from Equestria, but given he’s from an era where magic was already sparse, he was built to function on these kinds of conditions. Typically, he would only use magic sparingly

Because his curse was a core part of him, even the lack of magic did not snap this effect.

He’s got mourn’s mane braided into his, a little symbolism for @ask-tay-relic <3

The curse on him that made him unable to age or die has been broken by SUNNY STARSCOUT and her friends restoring magic and friendship to ponykind, resuming his aging

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" wait! Aren't you one of those old unicorn spell casters? But- Opaline said they all died off with Twilight! " // Misty to star breeze

There's several moments of silence.

The unicorn studies his fellow, pink eyes careful and suspicious. It's been... Certainly a while since he'd heard Twilight's name. But then again, he was certain he'd never heard of an Opaline, so it's about fair.

Finally, he snuffs a bit and allows his horn to wink out. The book he'd been holding in his magic lowers towards the floor before he catches it in his hoof. She seemed harmless enough. He could indulge this question.

"I'm older than Twilight, actually. But yes. I'm a mage."

He closes the book and slides it into his saddlebag, looking from the mares horn to her face finally. He'd never gotten around to asking why unicorns had developed those markings on their horns, had he? Breeze should ask some time. Pony morphology had gotten very interesting over the centuries.

"Why are you asking? Is there something you need done?" @poniesgalore

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Harmony clicks her mouth shut at Mourn's question, clearly now intensely thinking about an answer. "Well dads my brainwashed guard... But I'm kinda young.. So you could be a witch too! Witch coven!" She buzzes her wings and summons another witches hat, plunking it onto Mourn's head.

"I don't have a gown or anything, though."

Thankfully most ponies had darker set decorations for the evening, so he had no problem finding something that 'fit' the vibe.

The pony at the stall didn't seem to have a problem with his absconding with the tablecloth, but wether that was seeing the reason for the theft, or the per-usual scary expression that Mourn was known for, wasn't clear.

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The click clack of familiar hooves reach Mourn's ears. That had to be Breeze. And a cursory glance confirms it is, the stallion has come to stop a few hooves away. He's got a little pamphlet in his magic. "I.. know this is late notice, Mourn. But, Harmony wanted to know if you would go out with us for Nightmare Night..." A small pause, knowing Mourn's likely answer. "It's alright if you don't want to, of course. You know she won't hold it against you."

There was no question or hesitation in his tone, as single-hued as it was with his usual deadened delivery. Still, by the most minor habits, it was easy to see the buried enthusiasm about accompanying them.

"I do not have a costume...Didn't think to pick one..." He leans down to the elated expression of Harmony. "What do you think I should be?"

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@dualcorn "I have been here through the rise and fall"

@dualcorn

And to return

‘Double Horns, Double the Hero!’

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Little fanart for @the-ancient-magus because I LOVE this design so much thank youuuu

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The Explorer Trio Commission for @the-ancient-magus of their OC Harmony Blend with Monsoon Blossom and Storm Burst exploring a cave together ! I had so much fun with this, and it was nice to actually draw Storm Burst again after so long. I usually don’t because I worry I can’t since his dad always gives me a hard time, but this was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for commissioning me, friend !

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Halloween is coming up soon. Send me an ask with what you think my muse should dress up as.

Bonus: If I like the idea, I might draw my muse in that costume.

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On anonymous, send me questions you’d like to know about my muse / how I portray my muse.

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On anonymous, send me questions you’d like to know about my muse / how I portray my muse.

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Send me “Boss Battle”, and I’ll post the music that plays when your muse fights mine as a boss.

Alternatively, send me “Reverse Boss battle”, and I’ll post the music that plays when my muse fights yours as a boss.