>Every holiday rolls around and the same folks come out
>Party, party, party
>Maybe I don't WANT to be at a party with tons of folks I don't talk to?
===
>”-nd with that done, I can safely say that all of you have passed!”
>The classroom erupts into cheers and applauses all around
>And you can’t help but smile wearily
>These past few weeks have been tiresome, but now that the tests have been returned…
>”I was very impressed! Most of you did exceptionally well on the test! Perhaps I should have curved the grade a bit?”
>Your teacher chuckles a bit as she hoofs out the tests to each student.
>You look at the red mark on the upper right of your packet
>’A Minus’
>Not bad.
>Probably could have done a bit better if you didn’t play that new game instead of studying, but whatever.
>She speaks up again, pacing in front of the class
>”So? What are you all planning on doing for this summer vacation? I know a certain festival coming up!~”
>She looks around the class, scanning the excited and hopeful faces of her students
>”There’ll be food, fun, fireworks… I even heard they got a new band to play this year!”
>Among the students all too eager to tell her of their plans, her eyes fall on you…
>”So? What’s your big plans for this weekend, my faithful graduate?”
>…Well?
>>27811324
Helping with fireworks, of course.
>>27811324
tape several roman candles to my leg
become a vigilante
>>27811324
Stay home and be annoyed by my only friend.But secretly not that annoyed
>>27811324
Display the might of my patriotism by painting the flag on my chest and doing the helicopter on ahijackedparade float. Of course, there will also be monsters.
They wont stop the power that is my patriotic cock, unleashing mighty waves of fireworks from my nationalistic dong
>>27811324
Run my interactive story on the internet.
>>27811525did you forget your trip m8
"Well... I... Uh..."
>"C'mon Sport! Don;t be shy! Surely you've got SOMETHING planned! You've always been around for the celebration no matter the day! Didn't you do the chocolate fondue last Hearthswarming?" the teacher goads
"...Well, I was hoping to-"
>Pretend to be a vigilante and nail some kids with roman candles tied around your legs
>Sit around and play vidya games all day
>Maybe jack it
"-H-help out with the fireworks, since my parents are setting up in the park."
>"Oooh! Sounds like fun! Do you think you'll have any big ones for us this year?"
>You think hard and try to make somethign up
"Y-Yeah, we have this super great uhhhh red one. I think everypony will like it."
>You shoot an unsure smile towards the teacher, who simply nods approvingly
>She turns her head to your classmate
>-Who is letting her head loll about the table lazily
>"Neat Living? How about you? How do you plan to spend your weekend?"
>She yawns and rolls her head, letting her shining hair fall over her eye
>"...Unno. Guess I'll play some vidya or somethin. No one ever invites me to these things anyway."
>Neat looks at you
>Half lidded gaze
>Intermittently smacking her lips
>Appearing to be engaged in desperately fighting the throes of sleep.
>She quietly punctuates her previous thought with
>"It'll be awfully boring online if someponies are too busy with their real life stuff, huh Sport?"
>What is she-
>Oh horseapples
>You cough uncomfortably.
>"Oh... Kay... Uhh... Well class, with that, I suppose I have to leave you all today-"
>Your teacher produces an envelope emblazoned with a very simple CGAT on the front
>"I was recently invited to a very special meeting, and I'll have to get ready to go before the festivities today if I hope to make it! So on that note, I shall tell you all good luck, and have a good day!"
>The class begins to file out, leaving you to your devices
>What should you do?
>>27811555
Part of the joke, m8.
>>27811571
Go home and play video games with the Neet, I guess.
>>27811571
Make the NEET go outside with you
>>27811571
Come on, Neat. You're invited to MY firework thingy! I'll even use some of the allowance I've been saving up to buy fireworks. We'll pick them out together!
>>27811571
Go home and play vidya gaems, promising yourself you'll totally sort out the stuff you just said you would when in reality you'll just leave yourself with the absolute bare minimum of time to achieve it by ignoring the urge to deal with it until panic overrides laziness.
>>27811571
Evens: play ponerwatch with Neat
Odds: play ponerwatch with Neat, but with fireworks
>>27811571
Our goal is to make Neat happy, without vidya.
That means she gets to help us come up with ideas for awesome fireworksA-and totally not because we have no ideas
>You walk out the classroom along with all the other ponies
>The afternoon air is still quite warm from the summer sun
>But the atmosphere is filled with energy
>Even by the schoolhouse, stands are setting up and ponies are staking claims to watch the fireworks display from the park
>But you...
>Are chasing Neat Living, who made her way out of class as quick and smooth as she always does
>You smooze on by pony after pony, excusing yourself and gently moving them out of your way as you push through the crowd
>As you arrive at the head of the pack, you finally gain a bit of breathing room
>And with that room you spot your target, her black mane gently swaying as she saunters onto the path home.
>You trot with a moderate pace, intent on catching up
>And when you do, you call to her
"Neat?"
>"Mmm." she blearily replies.
>You pace yourself and take a breath
>Yesterday you told her that you would be joining her for Ponerwatch
>Unfortunately, you let slip your other "plans" for the day, and she's likely a bit miffed
>Oh no
>What if she hates you?
>WHAT IF SHE NEVER WANTS TO TALK TO YOU AGAIN?!
>WHAT IF-
>"...Sport?"
"H-Huh?!" you meekly whimper
>"...Y'alright there buddy?"
"Y-Yeah just... catching my breath?"
>"Mmm. Well? What did you need?"
"Well, I..."
>Tell her you want to join her in vidya
>Tell her your errands can wait for her
>Tell her to come with you to the fireworks, maybe?
>Tell her you were gonna procrastinate like always
>Tell her you were gonna jack it when you got home instead of actually doing anything productive
>Okay, maybe not that last one.
"Do you want to jack it?"
>She looks at you a moment, her expression unchanging
>DANG IT
>And she shrugs
>"A little, what's your point?"
"...That-That came out wrong."
>"I can't imagine how."
"I mean... Do you... Maybe want to go see the fireworks with me?" You tack on an uneasy smile at the end of the statement
>"...Why?"
>>27811795
B-because it's fun?
And fun is a thing we should do. Together. At the same time.
Vidya's cool of course but we can do that whenever. This is like, one day a year.
>>27811795
I was just thinkin' it would be fun, you know? You were saying no one invites you to these things, so yeah, I'm inviting you.
>>27811795
Because we only ever really play vidya, it'd be nice if we could hang out and enjoy each others company y'know? m-maybe even hold hooves.
>>27811795
I'll buy you loot boxes if you come with
>>27811795
'cause uh, I think you'd enjoy it if you gave it a chance!
Everything's better with a friend, right?
"Well..."
>You think back to every time you and Neat have hung out
>And every time
>...You're playing video games
>...
>Like, every time
>And its really fun
>But then...
>It can't be healthy, can it
"We... We always play videogames together."
>"Yeah? So? You got my back, and I got yours! It's great, isn't it?"
"Yeah but... What if I want to hang out and do... something else?"
>She pauses in front of her house and turns to you
>She stares through you, even
>For just a moment before asking with a curious inflection
>"...Did you have a different game?"
"Well, no, I wanted to hang out with you in... real life."
>You could have sworn just the lightest blush forms on her face
>...
>No, that's just the bags under her eyes, isn't it?
>"Real life? But thats boring. We can't kill monsters and dunk scrubsin real life. What's the point?"
"It would be nice! Get out of the house, and walk around town, maybe get something to eat, watch the events!"
>Maybe hold hooves
>She still stares at you
"Everything's better with a friend, too! Eh heh."
>"...You just wanna drag me around with your errands, don't you?"
"N-No."
>"What's in it for me?"
"Eh?"
>"C'mon, gimmie an incentive. Make me have to choose between outside or tendies and a blanket."
"I'll- I'll buy you loot boxes!"
>She stops dead
>"You know those are a ripoff, right?"
"I know. But I know that you like looking pretty in games."
>"This is a low blow, Sport" she chuckles to herself."
>She places her hoof on your shoulder
>"Alright, you got a deal. But I want those loot boxes after today, alright?"
>You can barely contain your joy
>Even though you have essentially paid for an escort, but that's okay! Really!
"Sweet! Let's get going!"
>"Going where though?"
>Well...
>You have a few errands to run
>You need to acquire something to drop off at the potluck at the park
>You also need to get some fireworks
>A bite to eat couldn't hurt
>And you could probably afford a gift for Neat along the way.
>Where to first?
>>27812019
Discount firework shop
>>27812019
Fireworks first. Gotta cover the most important bases before anything else.
Remind Neat to be on the lookout for a big red one.
>>27812042
And by discount firework shop we mean the alley behind the Ponemart where that weird white unicorn sells his bizarrely powerful home-made firework.
>>27812070
Thing is though, that strange fellow only ever takes mangoes for payment. Which means we need to grab some mangoes from ponemart first, and then go into the alleyway.
>>27812084
He's also very particular about his mangoes, but we've gotten good at finding quality mangoes among the garbage ponemart sells normally.
>>27812149
Just avoid that Pegasus mare and we'll be aces.
"Well, since you're with me now, I suppose we should get the tedious stuff out of the way."
>"Ah, so that means I can go get my hotpocket warmed up?"
"Very funny" you growl, motioning her to follow you
>You and Neat stroll on down back to town
>...After you both drop your stuff off at her house
>And you happen upon the main street where vendors are set up
>You're looking for a place where you can make true on your errand of 'finding the big red one' in terms of fireworks
>After that, you'll need to get it back to the park where your parents can integrate it into the fireworks show.
>"Heh. 'Bang Stix.' I could see how that name might have different connotations, huh Sport?"
>A bit further down the road, a unicorn stallion ducks into an alley, with a small trail of sparks behind him.
>"Sport?" Neat asks again
"Huh?"
>"Didn't you need to get some fireworks? Unless you want to take a page from my book and learn to say 'No'?"
"Ah hush. Yeah, I guess I should..."
>The stallion in the C4 hut waves to the poniesi nthe street energetically, hocking verious wares
>But that alley in the back flashes with colorful lights and the cackle of a despot.
>Who should we talk to?
>>27812175
Ask Neat if she's interested in some bang stix.
>>27812175
Buy bangs stix from C4. Get secret upgrade to a banger from alley arsonist and give it to Neat.
dont get raped
>You walk up to the C4 stand, and the clerk smiles at you warmly
>”Hello sir! You look like a discerning stallion! How may I give you the biggest bang for your buck?”
>He shoots a toothy grin at you and you look at the wall of explosives behind him
>All the while Neat is looking and booping her phone furiously
“I… I think I’ll take…”
>Between all the boxes and tubes, three catch your eye
>The first is a large red cylinder markes simply as ‘Red Rocket.’
>”That one is a classic! Moderate power, but it fires a charge sky high!”
>The second is called “Monster Parade”
>”Oh that one is a ton of fun. It doesn’t get much height, but it has a brilliant multicolored display that everyone loves to watch!”
>The last one is a small ball titled simply “Pied Piper”
>”Personally, I don’t like these. They’re loud, obnoxious, and better used for a one off joke.”
>Hmmm…
>As you think about your selection, Neat pokes your shoulder and tells you bluntly
>”Online reviews say the Pied Piper is pretty fun.”
>The clerk puts his hoof down
>”Oooh no! Pied Pipers are SUPER annoying! I dunno what they put in them, but they are very uncontrollable! Besides, nopony likes them!”
“I-“
>Just then, a mares voice calls out from behind you
>”…Sport? Is that you? Ohmigosh!”
>You wince
“Hhhhhiiiii Honey Drop, how you doing?”
>A blonde mare swooces right up to you and places her hooves around your front leg
>”Oh Sport! You left the class in such a hurry! I was going to ask if you wanted to come to our picnic later tonight! And maybe bring some of those big fireworks! I mean, I personally LOVE the Red Rockets, but I’m sure you know how to please the crowd~”
>She leans into you
>And Neat just boops her phone forcefully
>…While leaning into your side, no less.
“I-I’m going to pick up…”
>”The Red Rockets, right? I know for a FACT everyone is going to love you for it!”
>Neat looks at your for a second before going back to her phone
“I-…”
>?
>>27812486
Awkwardly and loudly declare your preference for the Monster Parade over the Red Rocket any day, pick up Neat, and run like a madhorse.
>>27812486
We are here to have fun, not entertain the masses.
Pied pipers and a monster parade.
>>27812486
M-my granpapy always told me to avoid crowds and rockets.
>>27812486
We'll go to the picnic if neat comes
>You swallow hard
>You need to put your hoof down
>Neat talked to you about this
>You can’t be doing so much for other people
>Just say it!
>N
>O
“I-R-Red Rockets?”
>Neat sighs and taps on her phone some
>And Honey Drop smiles at you with a half-lidded gaze
>”Awww, thanks Sport, I knew you liked me!”
>You swallow hard
>Look at Neat
>She so disappointed
>You feel like wilting
>Like sinking into the ground
>You need to kick and thrash!
>Sink or Swim!
“NO!”
>You nearly shout, causing Honey to jerk back unexpectedly and Neat to look up from her phone
>The clerk pauses a second
>”Uhhh…”
“M-Monster Parade is the best! Red Rockets are garbage! GARBAGE!”
>You slam your money down on the table
>The clerk looks at the sizeable pile and rasies his hoof
>”Sir this is way too much-“
“AND PIED PIPERS.”
>Honey’s jaw drops to the floor
>And Neat lets out a sinister giggle at this development.
>The clerk reluctantly bags the Pied Pipers and the Monster Parades as he sighs to himself
>”Shoulda just left the Pipers in the warehouse this year…”
>Honey flips her hair defiantly, but maintains her cool
>”Well, you can still come on over. I guess we’ll deal with the Monster Parades. We trust you!~”
“O-Okay. Hey, Honey?”
>”Yes?”
“Can I bring Neat with me to the picnic?”
>She looks at Neat, who raises her hoof and tells her simply “whaddup”
>Honey’s face contorts a bit
>And she pleads with you
>”It’s a picnic. Outdoors? There are no video games.”
“How about it though, can I bring Neat?”
>Honey cocks her head and laughs derisively
>”Oh sure, sure! The more the merrier! Why not. Heck, she can bring her gamepolygon or whatever too! Ah hah!”
>She walks away head held high
>”See you there!~”
>Hmm.
>Neat nudges your shoulder
>She mocks your scream earlier, dramatic and everything
>”NUUUHHHHOOOO”
>The two of you spurt into laughter
>”I’m glad you did that, Sport. The first step to autonomy has been rached, young one.”
“Well Master, mind if I pick the next destination, then?”
>?
>>27812648
Munchies required.
Insert triple cheese neightalian extra mustard double spicy veggie footlong to continue.
>>27812648
we are so gonna hold hooves with neat at that picnic.
For now though, snack time.
>You look around the main street and spot the classic hole in the wall – Lisa’s Pizzas
>You ate there all the time with friends!
>And now you can show Neat what the hubbub is!
“How about some pizza?”
>”So hotpockets and chill?”
“You could have a calzone?”
>”What’s that?”
“Like a giant hotpocket”
>”YES”
>Her gait picks up and for once, you can see that her mood is in an upswing.
>You step into the white tiled café floor and see that the place is only moderately crowded
>The pony behind the counter waves to you and welcomes you into the eatery
>You and Neat discuss possible entrees when suddenly
>Another pone runs in past you and gets to the register.
>You’re taken aback, but ultimately it’s of no consequence
>But as soon as the thought crosses your mind…
>”HEY GUYS! COME ON IN!”
>A herd breaks through the door and starts to push you back in line
>Not physically
>But socially
>You start to fall behind and your backs get closer to the door
>You look to Neat for guidance
>And her uncaring face tells all
>You’re a wimp!
>A loser!
>All these ponies are getting ahead of you!
>You were here first!
>You start to sweat
>What to do…
>What to do?!
>Neat just continues to stare vacantly at the menu
>She’s AVOIDING YOUR GAZE
>She must be ASHAMED!
>Oh and how could she not!?
>You’re a wreck!
>Maybe… Maybe-!
>?
>>27812908
Hey bud, cutting in line is a very serious offense. Could get you some serious jail time if someone were to... tattle
No excuse me's here, the lady is watching
>>27812908
Challenge the line usurper to an eating contest!
>>27812908
insult them with vidya lingo.
>>27812908
Go straight to the front of the line and tell that pony to wait his turn. If he says that he was here first, tell him that the pony behind the counter saw us and incase the pony behind the counter might forget, remind him that we can call for his manager.
>You dig deep down
>Usually when you play games, you're courageous and foreward
>You like playing the healing classes and making the backbone of the team
>And you love supporting Neat when she makes pushes
>But this is real life
>And in real life you need to be able to stand up for yourself!
>You swallow hard
>Put on your meanest, darkest face
>And you head to the front of the line where the first cutter struggles with a coupon
"H-Hey Buddy!"
>"Huh? What do you want?"
"Cutting in line is against the law!"
>"...No it isn't."
>Dang, he knows!
"Well, it should be! A-Anyway, you need to head t othe back of the line!"
>"What? No way! Besides, you really need your pizza that bad budy? Heh."
>His entourage starts to chuckle, their social pressure wearing down on you.
"N-No, not that, but I need you to go to the back of the line!"
>"Hah, fat chance."
"Y-You dirty, no skill SCRUB!"
>Neat's ears perk up and she mutters
>"Sport? What the..."
>"What?"
"You h-heard me."
>He walks up to you, his group surrounding you from all sides, pushing Neat out of the circle.
>He places his hoof against your chest and shoves you
>"Hey bro, tell we what you think you're going to do. For a pizza. Just let it happen you little freak, and we'll let it slide."
>Your angry face
>Is really not helping out as much as you'd think.
>Neat is nowhere to be found, either.
>He shoves you again
>"So? How bout it buddy? Ready to go to the back of the line?"
>Think, think, think!
>?
>>27813134
Channel Neat's NEET anger
When she doesn't get chicken tendies
Dying from lag
Spilling a piss jugnot getting epic on her card in Ponermeme
No, this faggot isn't getting your spot in line. In fact, no normies mess with you EVER again after you give this shitlord a good shove.REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
>>27813134
Menace them with the unhealthy amount of explosives we're carrying. We WILL give them an indoor display for the glory of pizza.
>>27813134
Start chanting Pied Piper
Then let loose.
>>27813134
Do the responsible thing. Adopt a blank expression and authoritative posture, look him square in the eyes and say-
"No."ARM THE PIPERS!
>No
>You need to stand your ground
>You need to show that you're a different person than online!
>And you will not succ up to anyone!
>You purse your lips and sigh
"No."
>The other stallion scoffs and raises his hoof
>But you quickly produce the Pied Pipers from your bags and pull the fuse caps off
>The action ignites the long fuses and you hold the two up.
>The stallion pauses and takes a step back
>"A-Are those?"
"Pied Pipers"
>The madhorse, he can't-"
"PIED PIPERS."
>"Guys! We need to get out of here!"
>The room erupts into chaos as a dozen ponies try to scramble out
>You hold the two bombs above your head and shout out
"PIED PIPERS!!!"pausing here
>>27813343
We're still holding those
We should drop themhave a nice night hijijijijij
>>27813343
Well up some spit and jam those fuses in our mouth. No way are we wasting fireworks before the show.
>>27813343SO I SAYS TO THEM, YEAH BABY YEAH YOU GOTTA GO TO THE BACK OF THE LINE AND THEY'RE LIKE, NAW BABY NAW YOU GO TO THE BACK OF THE LINE!
SO THEN I SAY TO THEM, I SAYS OH YEAH? WELL EAT PIED PIPERS COPPERS! AHAHA! I'M THE EVIL MIDNIGHT BOMB-PONY WHAT BOMBS AT MIDNIGHT!
Sorry had to.
>>27813406
This. Our tactic worked, no need to blow our load early.
>>27813406
I'm sure Neat would be upset if we wasted them too
Safety bump.
>>27813343
Maintain, it's too soon, snuff those out or severaly injure yourself trying.
Emergency Bump
Salvation bump.
Responsible arson bump
beb
bump for Neat's thicc booty
>>27820249
Think about it though, she sits around so much. eats nothing but junk food, she isn't a lard so obviously it all went to those glorious thighs
pg10 bump
>>27820570
That's certainly a thought..
>As the last pony trips and promptly scrambles to his feet and out the door, you can’t help but smile
>Then the realization strikes – you have lit explosives in your hoovsies
>Thinking quickly, you work up a decent spit in your mouth, and plunge the fuses into the depths of your gaping maw
>You hear the telltale sizzle of a fuse dying out as the pyrotechnics dangle from your mouth and you let out a sigh of relief
>If you had let these things detonate, you’d have to waste time and bits to get a new set
>Heck, you’re unsure if the stand owner would even give you more, all things considered
>But really, you’re just glad you were able to put them out
>Having to get more is one thing
>But disappointing Neat on her first night out?
>That would be simply unforgivable
>Speaking of…
>You look around the store, and glance among the upturned tables near the front.
>You see Neat approaching you, box in hoof
>”I got the big hotpocket myself.”
>Well…
>Sure she paid for it herself, and that’s a major foul
>But she seems happy enough
>”By the way, I’m a bit… Surprised you called that pony a ‘scrub.”
“Huh?”
>Oh.
>Right, you did, didn’t you?
“O-Oh that… I… Uh…”
>”Don’t get me wrong, they were kind of a jerk, but I mean… I don’t think I’ve ever seen this side of you.”
>What?
>You always defend the team!
“I was just-“
>”Don’t sweat it dude. I just forget that how you act in vidya doesn’t mean you act the same IRL”
>…
>”Er… Real life. Kek.”
“Neat you can’t say ‘Kek.’ Just have a little laugh.”
>She blinks slowly.
>Judging you.
>You try to hide your nervousness and instead turn around and refocus on the task at hoof.
“I-I still need to get something for the picnic. Something nice.”
>”Get napkins. Everypony needs napkins.”
>Uhg
>You can’t do that!
>When you go to a party, if you bring the napkins that means you don’t care!
>It's almost as bad as
>Bringing the PLATES
“I-I think somepony else is bringing napkins. I should bring a platter of some kind.”
>”Like what?”
>Well...
>>27822288
Bring the crackers and cheese platter
also cheese puffs, Doritos are for casuls
>>27822288
I like the assorted veggies and ranch platter, personally.
>>27822288
Go into ponemart and just grab one of those fruit plates.admire Neat's thicc thighs
>>27822288
Bring em' the good stuff
>>27822288
Those fancy little wiennies in greasey dough.
>>27822407
>Wiener Winks
>As a pony
Nah.
>>27822288
Whatever you grab also grab napkins. If only for ourselves.
“Like… Cheese snacks! Veggie bites with a ranch dip! And-“
>”Napkins?”
“No, no, crackers! Y’know, party food!”
>”The only party food I know of is Lemon Bars. Those suckers give you item find and extra EXP. “
>You disregard her comment and instead make your way to Ponemart, where all grocery goods can be found.
>The bright and corporate interior greets you with the customary air conditioning blast, and you make your way down to the party foods section
>Dodging past the crowds all the while searching for what you need
>You round the corner and come across the discount foods items
“Fifty percent! I can definitely afford that-“
>All across the aisle
>Empty shelves
>Except for one corner
>Where you can see several party edibles
>You trot on over, but right before you grab the jar, a magical aura wraps around it and the other items on the shelf
>And they slowly lift above you
>”Sorry buddy, I need these.” A unicorn stallion curtly tells you as he brushes past with his cart
>You look at the shelf
>Napkins.
>You grit your teeth
>And look to Neat
>She looks at you past her hair
>Quietly
>Staring
>Judging you, surely.
>You can hear her now
>Just like when you lose control of the point
>”Just think for one second”
>”How could you let this happen”
>”Push the advantage, don’t just stand there slack jawed!”
>She’s completely right
>She cocks her head to the side, and you turn to face your target.
>What are you going to do?
>>27822505
Why do we care about the picnic? Grab the nappykins and go buy Neat a gift
>>27822505
Yoink it from his magic.
>>27822505
We're on a student budget and somebody that can afford the good stuff steals from us! Give that cheapskate a piece of our mind!
>>27822505
Resign to the nappykinz, it's all over
>>27822505
Grab the napkins, yoink the other thing, replace the thing with the napkins in his magic.
>Thinking quickly, you resign yourself to grabbing the nappykinz
>But when you think about it…
>You can feel Neat’s eyes boring into you skull
>”You’re the weak link”
>”We won’t win like this”
>She’s right!
>You’re a winner!
>You walk to the stallion, who is trailing his groceries with his telekinesis
>And you jump up, grabbing one of the items while pushing the nappykinz into the magical grip
>In one smooth motion, you wrest the snack platter from the aura, and you see the nappykin bag floating away, the stallion none the wiser
“Ha!”
>Neat approaches behind you, same expression as always
>…
>You think.
>”…Did you just steal a snack platter from that guy?”
“Steal it BACK? You betcha!”
>”Mmhm.”
>You approach the front cashier and place your items on the rack
>But Neat simply stands at your side quietly
>As you pay for your stuff, you hear her ask you very quietly
>”Sport. Real talk for a sec?”
“Uh huh?”
>”…Are you okay?”
>You-
>What?
>>27822734
Of course I'm okay. What do you mean?
>>27822734
I'm a little sweaty but that's not what you meant and I just wanted today to go well because we've never hung out like this before and I don't want you to think I'm a wimp but things keep happening and I'm worried you're judging me a-and I'm rambling I'll shut up now.
>>27822734
Buster Wolf?
“…Bustah Wolf?”
>She pauses a second before smirking
>”Nevermind, I guess.”
>…
>She must know something
>She knows you’re dodging
>Just look at that face!
>That unchanging expression
>She’s waiting for you to crack
“O-Okay, maybe I am a bit…. Stressed.”
>”Mmmhm.”
“And I’m stressed because… I just want this to be a great day – for us, y’know?”
>Tell her you like her
“It’s your first holiday with me outside of a video game and I just want it to be nice.”
>Tell her you just want to see her smile
“First impressions, you know?”
>”Oh. Thanks, I guess. We should head to that picnic, shouldn’t we?”
“R-Right. It’s still on.”
>”You got your snacks, and your fireworks. They should be very happy. Especially your friends there.”
“Yeah…”
>The two of you saddle up the bags on your backs and walk back to the park.
>The bustle of the picnic reaches your ears long before your eyes
>Thumping music
>Food cups and plates everywhere
>No napkins though…
>Neat looks visibly weary from the crowd already, and she hasn’t even talked to anyone at all.
>She stops you before the crowd one last time
>”I… I’m a little scared. I don’t know if I can talk to ponies like normal. You’re the only one I know here.”
“That’s okay! We’ll stick together! Just let me drop this off, and I’ll be back!”
>You trot away, looking behind you constantly, checking Neat and making sure she’s alright.
>When you last take a peek, she’s standing still, and looking very small among the crowd.
>You set down the Monster Parade right on the fireworks table, but before you can unload your snacks, you hear voices sound out from behind you.
>”Hey! It’s Neat! Finally leave the cave? Hah!”
>”Holy moley, she showed up! Where’s Sport though? You think he invited her?”
>”No way – Hey Neat? Who’s your escort? Is he a level 55 paladin?”
>”HAH! Nice!”
>?
>>27822970
What? No. I'm a level 60 Cleric. With the spell "Protection from Fucktards". So go away.
>>27822970
>55
lolUse the mothmare pickup technique to save herIt's totally doable without wings
>>27822970
Come on guys, be cool. Neat is a cool chick when you get to know her.
>No! NO!! NO!!!
>You knew this was going to happen
>Neat was never a super liked pony
>She was always made fun of for not being as pretty or finely fashioned
>But this is silly!
>Today is a day of celebration!
>And these mooks aren’t going to do anything to ruin that!
>You trot over
>Angrily
>Only to catch Neat responding to her tormentors
>”This is coming from some fagmotron picking on a mare with his boy toy.”
>>”Boy toy?” one stallion repeats in a confused tone
>>”Sh-Shut up! You’re not even supposed to be here! There’s no Dewritos or Mountain Doe for miles Miss em el gee!”
>”Hm yeah, there appears to be nothing but turgid cock for miles around us. Looks like you guys will have a ton of sucking to do-“
>You trot up, ready to defend
“I’m a level 60 cleric, with the spell protection from-“
>Sadly the group is not paying attention to you
>And instead cocking a hoof back to strike Neat
>You cease your speech and rush into action
>Only to have Neat simply slide to the side, quickly and without incident
-CRACK-
>…Causing you to gallop headfirst into a hoofstrike
>You fall to the floor, your snootle hurting terribly
>>”Oh geeze! Sport! Omigosh! Leg it!”
“Nnngh Sh-She’s cool, ooh…”
>Whatever you were going to say, you can barely get it out, on account of the world spinning.
>You rub your muzzle while the two ponies walk away from Neat, sour and brooding
>Neat Living hovers over your prone body and offers a wing to help you up
>”Y’alright? That looked painful.”
>You wobble to your feet and nod quietly, your nose feeling swollen and pained.
>You simply whimper
>”Those guys were a piece of work. What do you wanna do?”
>You open your mouth, but are quickly interrupted by a familiar mare’s voice
>”Oh my! Neat Living, Old Sport! What a pleasant surprise!”
>You mutter under your breath
“Honeydrop…”
>”Enjoying yourselves?” she asks
>>27823115
I don't know if "enjoying" is a word I'd use to describe it so far
“I wouldn’t say-“
>Neat cuts you off curtly
>”It’s a shitshow, Honey”
>>”Excuse me?”
>”Bitch, I’ve been here for five seconds, and some dillweed has already hurt Sport. It. Is. A. Shitshow.”
>Honey’s muzzle scrunches momentarily
>”This is a PARTY. Something you gremlins don’t get.”
>She looks at you, a warm expression overtaking her face
>”So you got into a bit of a scrap?”
>You nod
>Neat simply cocks her head
>”Yeah, its not so bad, right? See Neat, at parties, ponies get rowdy, and some ponies get hurt, but nopony MEANS to cause harm! It’s all part of the experience!”
>”So when I stab a teammate in the back in the pistol round before they try to peek catwalk, I’m just ‘having fun’?”
>Neat scoffs at the notion
>Honey, confused at the example, shrugs it off
>”Well, either way, you shouldn’t let such a small thing bug you at this party. You’ll join us for some snacks, won’t you Sport? Even Neat can join us, even if she insists on being so… vulgar.”
>Honey holds a hoof out to you
>But she maintains eye contact with Neat, keeping her teeth grit and her ears back.
>>27823238
Boop her and tell her that that expression doesn't look good on her, nice looking mares should wear nice expressions. Throwing a punch pretty explicitly causes harm, but we're sure that if she were around she'd have tried to prevent it. She can't control all of her guests. Either way we should all be enjoying the party. Then place ourself directly next to Neat and gesture for Honey to lead the way to the snacks.
Then we can softly tell Neat that if she wants to go we can leave. It's up to her.
>>27823238
>but nopony MEANS to cause harm!
Except for the part where they did mean to. As in, had every intention to.
It'd suck to brought those fireworks for nothing though
"S-Sure. C'mon Neat. Let's go socialize!"
>You shoot her an uneasy smile, and she shrugs and sighs, following you closely.
>Honey hands you and her a plate, and hoofs out a sizeable helping of vegetables and dip.
>Not bad!
>you pop a broccoli into your mouth and gnaw on it a bit
>Neat on the other hoof...
>She pokes her food warily
>"Mm... This is awful party food."
>Honey looks at her again, growling quietly, and snatches the plate from Neat's hooves.
>"THAT'S- That's fine! Hahhah... Guess we can wait for... something else!"
>A stallion and a mare interrupt your exchange, greeting Honey and ignoring you and Neat.
>"What's up, Honey! Sorry we're late. had to get some pizza for the party! Some nutcase tried to blow us up! Hah!"
>Neat, not waiting for an opening in the conversation, barges in
>"Funny story about that Honey, some shithead tried to cut us in line for lunch earlier today. Looked like he had a bit of guano for a hair do."
>She leans over closer to the shocked stallion
>"Know any crazy ponies like that, buddy?"
>The two of them back off quickly into the crowd
>And in their wake, several more party goers stare in awe at the display
>Neet, not missing a beat, simply asks them
>"What?"
>And Honey, sound quite exaasperated, pleas
>"What in Equestria is your problem, Neat? Must you be so crass?"
>Honey pulls on your leg, and begisn to whisper to you
>"Sport, what were you thinking?! How could you bring her here? As your friend, I think I must tell you that you need to talk to her!"
>Okay!
>Okay!
>You break off and sidle up to Neat.
"Neat? Do you... What do you think about all this?"
>"...You really don't want to know. Leave it at that. Let's just keep... 'Smoozing' or whatever." she curtly replies, stomping towards the punch bowl.
>Maybe this wasn't a good idea.
>Neat still has to see the fireworks, though!
>She can't just miss out
>But this party thing is going sour, fast.
>>27823478
We don't have to be around others all the time- we can just hang out, together, around other people.
>>27823478
Yeah, we could just hang with Neat until it's time for fireworks if necessary. She might get bored though
“Neat… Wait.”
>She pauses a moment, and cranes her head over her shoulder at you
>And she raises the ladle to fill her cup
>”Wait for what?”
“No… I mean… You really don’t want to be here, huh.”
>”Sport. I’m here for you. If you ask me what I think about all this, well…”
>She takes a long sip from her drink, the red liquid flowing freely through her loopy sippy straw.
>”My hooves hurt, the music's too loud, everyone is boring, and most importantly…”
“I’d rather be at home, playing video games.”
>”I’d rather be at home, playing video games.”
>The two of you stop a moment.
>"Go ahead. Get it off your chest. What do YOU want to do today, Sport?"
>>27823604
I wanted to spend this night with YOU. Watch the fireworks with YOU. We spend all of our time together in video games and it's awesome, but...look..Neat. I'm not very brave in real life, I have trouble saying no and I get pushed around easily. I've been trying to be braver and more assertive tonight, because I wanted to impress you and have been trying to get up the nerve to say something tonight, but every time I try....I just end up messing it up and freaking out.
>>27823604
>>27823655
Mite just werkI expect Neat to think we're dumb though
>>27823669
Yeah, but she has to know we secretly like her. She isn't stupid. We are basically just explaining ourselves at this point.
"I... I want to spend tonight with you."
>"...And?"
"I wanted to impress you!"
>"...Anything else?"
"I- I-!"
>She leans in
>"And you like me, don't you?"
>You sputter a bit as she closes the distance and grabs your cheeks
>She smushes them up, causing your lips to pucker
>This is it!
>You're gonna get-!
>"So instead of just playing video games with me at home and watching the fireworks on ponytube, you dragged me from my cave to do fuckall out here?"
"Mrrph" you honk out, unable to speak properly on account of your face in the grip of your friend.
>"Sport, I have a confession, I like you too, but you are a fierce kind of stupid."
>She rubs your cheeks a bit and chuckles to herself
>"What in Equestria posessed you to think I would ever want to waste my time with this kinda stuff?"
"B-but we need hang out together! In real life! Outside!"
>You swallow
"...Right?"
>"...Says who?"
>You-
>Well actually, when you think about it
>The voices of your classmates echo in your head
>"It's not real if its not in real life"
>"Those ponies online aren't REAL ponies"
>"What kind of friend doesn't put firecrackers in your toilet?"
>When you think about it...
>What is the difference between the ponies you know at this party
>And the mare in front of you right now...
>"Sport. Let's get out of here. Leave these guys to their party. We can have our own party doing what we enjoy. Isn't that what friends are for? To have fun and help each other?"
"Yeah, but... I bought the fireworks, and I really wanted to get you to see them! It would be a shame if we just left them..."
>>27823709
Fuck the fireworks. Wasting the bits is a small price to pay for screwing up this night for Neat. Unless of course she's interested in setting them off as one final farewell surprise for these normies. Either way, she's right. Whether she wants to set the fireworks off or not, we blow this shitfest and head home to spend time with our real friend.And then we tongue punch her ponut
>>27823709I kinda wanna challenge her to a game to at least come outside for a little bit later to see them, but if she's really not at all interested, then that's probably stupid.
Go home and be a gaming poner?
>>27823765
I vote for lighting the fireworks secretly and watching the fun before leaving to play vidya at homeand hopefully scoring a kissu. We need stop being such a puss.. Fill Neat in before we do it though, she'll be interested.
>"I seriously doubt the fireworks would be that impressive."
"Well..."
>You dangle the two remaining Pied Pipers in your possession
"Maybe you would appreciate a bit of real world trolling?"
>A devious smile creeps across her face.
>She adopts a finer manner of speaking and inquires
>"Dost thou suggest partaking in what maybe be considered but a simple jape, brother?"
>And you reply in turn
"Verily, fine maiden."
>The two of you share a devilish giggle as you prepare the fuse caps once again...
===
>"Dude, I'm serious, we were like taking the whole bowl and we just went-""HHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIII-"
>The hairs on your neck stand
>Your heart begins to beat rapidly
>Your eyes widen
>That cry...
>No..."IIIIIIIII'M PINKIE PIE!"
"It'S A PIED PIPER! EVERY PONY RUN!"
>The picnic, what was once a set of organized social chaos, erupts into a writing, screaming mass of ponies, all trying to escape the terrifying screech of those pink pyrotechnics.
>The bound and leap, and smack into patrons wildly, all screeching "Fun, Fun Fun!"
>As you cower beneath a bench, praying for safety, you make sure to curse the pony that did all of this
>Just as you do, one more piper rolls under the bench you are seeking shelter with.
>You watch in terror as the fuse burns out, and the summoning process begins
>Truly, whoever did this is, like, totally the worst.
===
>You and your marefriend dash, giggling madly from teh scene of the crime
>You aimed for the center of the crowd with an overhead toss, but Neat opted for a more sneaky underhoof roll, intent on giving an even coating of funtimes.
>You take the role of Lot's wife, daring to look back at the holy carnage that ravages the party
>From the hill you've reached, you can see several pink strips of terror weaving and bouncing all around the party
>And droves of ponies squealing and kicking in fear.
>From here, you're going to decide how to spend your night.
>And nopony can tell you otherwise
>…
>”You got any potions?”
“Yeah, take my Megas, I still have honey, so I’m good.”
>”300 hours in and I still forget to check the box”
“Happens to the best of us” you reply, yawning slightly and readjusting the cover
>According to your system’s clock, its about 4:22 am.
>The festivities have long since ended.
>The fireworks aren’t firing.
>The streets are quiet
>And you’re sitting in bed with your favorite partner
>Just playing video games.
>A warm pair of lips kisses your cheek as your character hands her the items
>”Don’t ever change.” She whispers in your ear, before settling back down in the nest the two of you have made.
>You rub your cheek, the night air chilling the wet spot she left on it.
>Well, here you are -
>Just playing video games
>For the hundredth time
>With the same mare
>And you know what?
>You still love every second of it.Good Night.
>>27823849
Nice
>>27823849
Cyoot. They better have fugged.
>>27823905
Maybe someday anon. Maybe some some.
>>27823928
W-Well in thay case, they better have at least spooned without a blanket between them.p-pls drawfig, I need porn/cuddles of these two.
>>27823849
Good 4th quest Hij. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
>>27823905
They mutually jacked it while looking into each others eyes so they could still get those wizard powers.
>>27823849
Now stick it in herask her how much better a real dick is compared to her dildoes
>>27826500
>"M-meh"
>>27826500
I want to pump Neat's pony pussy full of cum and make it as sticky as her unwashed mane.
10 bump
>>27826757
settle the fuck down
>>27828431
That's my point
I want to settle the fuck down with neat and raI see a family with her
>>27828544
*raise
Fucking Apple products
Just in case there might be something else
>>27829143
It's over man!
Q A session when
>>27831056
I'll be willing to do some QnA, though I'll be posting intermittently instead of during a dedicated time slot.
Feel free to ask any questions and I'll respond to them in this thread in due time.No I'm not doing any right now.
>>27832201
>you will never be friends with these horses
Feels pretty bad desuThird wheeling sucks anyway ;_;
>>27832201
What does "monster parade" do?
>>27832201
Did youhold hooves.
>>27832291
If piedpiper summons panko
Monster parade must summonmango
>>27832335
You sick fuck
>>27832201
Are Neat's thighs thicc.
you dont get to die yet.
>>27836598
I sure hope so
not yet
>>27832291
[Neat0]: You said you had the other fireworks
[Neat0]: what were they
[Neat0]: like
[Neat0]:monster something
[Sportacus23]: Oh yeah!
[Sportacus23]: I still got em
[Sportacus23]: y tho
[Neat0]: i ponetubed them
[Neat0]: <<View Embed>>
[Neat0]: We shoulda used those
[Neat0]: woulda been fukin a
>>27839812
That's bitchin
>>27832201
Does Sport and Neat end up legit getting together after this adventure? I think they'd make a cute couple. I imagine them doing lewd things together would be a kick, considering the nerd shit they are into.
NOT
YET
