As the pony from Lunar Island glanced from side to side, Quickstar quickly looked away. It would not do to have their first encounter be one where he was suspected of spying on a member of a xenophobic society. He instead closed his eyes and strained his ears to catch every word, mulling over what he had learned so far. Those two certainly have a history, possibly friendship at some point, but it doesn't sound like they had parted on the best of terms. That Lunar pony hasn't disclosed much information so far, but that alone tells me he is taking care to be especially cautious. Despite his earlier unsubtle use of teleportation, it seems to be almost instinct to him to never reveal more than absolutely necessary in conversation. I doubt that is a coincidence. As for his companion, that white pony, the most likely conclusion I can make is that she is Snow Mark, elusive CEO of the biggest company in Equestria. As unlikely as that might be, she spoke of Mark Co. like she owned it, her schedule is busy enough to match that possibility, and if she really lives here, it would certainly explain how this town could afford to rebuild itself twice a month. Her connections would undoubtedly make things easier in that regard. Unfortunately, he had yet to hear anything that would have given him an excuse to make a legitimate introduction to either of them, so he returned his attention to their conversation, eyes still closed and ears alert for any potential opportunities.
Haze was getting close now. She could almost taste the sugary sugary Cupcakes, the sweet icing, when suddenly, she felt a smacking against her torso, throwing her off her hooves, landing in the dirt. "Oh my gosh! i'm so sorry! I didn't mean to hit you, honest!" She heard the dark blue pony say, as she was helped back up. "Okay, okay... It's fine" Haze replied as she brushed the dirt off her coat. "You should be more careful... What in Equestria were you trying to do?"
Snow raised an eyebrow, "Think outside the chimney? Please, I've gone outside the house with my train of thought of trying to reduce my workload, ever tried making a clone? Yea, didn't go over so well and had to abort that project...Anyways, until I find a pony that could possibly take a quarter of my workload, I shall make them my vice-CEO/President of Mark Co, but I haven't, so all the work goes to me, and thus I get no free time. I'm probably the only pony in Equestria besides the Princesses to have a 100 hour work week..." Snow sighed and took a bite out of her sandwich, "I've had this work schedule ever since I took over the company when my father retired. He was content with just holding the resources market and having some 'just for fun' restaurants in Canterlot, but I saw the Mark Co could become so much more, so I have ended up dedicating my entire life to the company. Some may say I'm married to my job, but I find it more akin to slavery, and my job is my master..."
Disk started walking back to pepper's place with all his things, trudging along, struggling as he walked
Eluuna looked up in time to see two ponies colliding. She flew out of the bakery. "Oh my goodness! Are you two alright?" she asked, her wings fluttering as she studied the two. She blew her hair out of her face and held the door open. "Come in!"
"Married... to your job?" Kleft shakes his head. "There's got to be somepony out there with similar goals and thoughts as you. Work isn't the only thing you can be married to." He looks about again, both ears flopped down. "Certainly is hot out here, is it not? We should probably go inside somewhere where it's cooler."
Pepperdance jumped. "Oh, please, come to my restaurant!" She stopped and stared at the two of them blushing. "I... I swear I wasn't listening to your conversation." ( i keep ninjaing people... I need to find a way to type slower.)
((Now, that there? That's marketing. xD)) A pegasus flew to the pair. "Oh my goodness! Are you two alright?" "Oh, umm... We're fine thank you" Responded Haze. "Come in!" "Oh... Well okay then- Thanks!" Haze began to make her way to the cake shop, licking her lips as she came closer to the doors...
(i was listening to snow/kleft and reacting to kleft's statement. Seriously people. Try to read past posts that are relevent before responding... /sigh)
Quickstar decided that he'd pushed his luck enough so far listening in on that particular conversation. Eavesdropping was one thing, but he doubted he could successfully shadow them without arousing suspicion. At least he had confirmed that the white pony was indeed Snow Mark, and he felt moderately confident he could find some excuse in the next day or two to introduce himself to her. Meeting the Lunar pony by association with her would be much better than any direct approach. Besides, he thought as he returned his attention to his meal, if they do decide to eat at that restaurant, it sounds like there might be someone there who would be happy to eavesdrop for me.
Moonshine blushed before replying, " Trying..t-to fly... " she replied meekly and following Haze into the cupcake shop. " I-ive never flown before..." she said, embarassment burning her cheeks.
"Oh!" Kleft said with pleasant surprise. "Yes, going to your shop would be-" Noticing the listening comment for the first time, he sighed, his talent kicking into effect. The lie was painfully obvious, but he didn't feel like arguing over something so trivial. Kleft finished his sentence slowly. "Nice... Could you lead us? I'm... new here, you could say."
"O-of course. Please come." Pepperdance smiled brightly and motioned in the direction of her restaurant. "The name's Pepperdance, just in case you wanted to know." She did a little spin in place.
((Oh sorry, it's late n' other such excuses. xP Gonna get some sleep now... *Edited*)) "You've... Really never flown before? Oh... Well ya might want to try it in a more open space, y'know, where you wont bump into ponies"
"You've... Really never flown before? Oh... Well ya might want to try it in a more open space, y'know, where you wont bump into ponies" " O-of course... s-silly me..." Moonshine stuttered, running her hoof through her mane, a habit she developed whenever she is nervous or shy.
Snow nodded in agreement with Kleft, while also giving him a look that said, When you're around me, let me doing the lying, okay?, "That sounds wonderful! I'm Snow, and this is my friend Light! It's a pleasure meeting you Pepperdance!"
Eluuna brought out two cupcakes, and set them down in front of the two. "Never flown before? Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it." She gestured towards the cupcakes. "Dig in. My treat."
"Oh, I know who you are, Snow. Who doesn't? You own more of Equestria than the princesses!" Pepperdance giggles at her exaggeration. "It's not too far from here, please, come."
