1937 replies and 33 files omitted.
>>151403"I have been on riverboats before, but I have not piloted one before."
>>151404“Oh, well that’s neat. Have you uh, been looking to get one for some time now?”
>>151405"Not long, just since we acquired this house. Before I did not live close enough to sea to think of it."
>>151406“Well I think it’s a great idea. It’s something fun and new. I’ve piloted a boat before… briefly, but still. A boat sounds really nice.”
>>151407Silver smiles a bit wider, evidently happy at the evident excitement from the ecru colt.
>>151408“So… I think I can make it here. Better here than most anywhere else. The only better place is Stalliongrad, and I don’t speak the language. I mean, I think if I can get connected with those in the unions and the printers, I can do well, I think. I would like to stay here with you very much, yes. At least for now anyways.”
>>151409"That is good. Very good! Maybe tomorrow we can go out on colts' night out together, as well. We could use opportunity to see more of city and help get you more familiar with it."
>>151410“Sure, if I can”
He blinks
“What do you know of the city?”
>>151411"Well, it is modern city, compared to rest of Equestria. It still bares some minor scars from New Mareland's invasion, but otherwise is doing okay. There is often conflict between Black Hooves, Social Democrats, and socialists."
>>151412“Sounds about right. But… is there anything particularly interesting to do, or see?” He asks
>>151413"I heard there is amusement park, and I have been to zoo. They have museums. Honestly I have not been to many places in city, but that is why we ask taxi drivers for places to go and things to do."
>>151414"Oh, neat. Yeah, I would bet the taxi drivers would know. They have to ferry everyone around, after all."
>>151415"Perhaps they can also point out nice hangout. Sometimes it is nice just to sit and relax with drink someplace."
>>151416“That does sound pretty nice.” He says.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been able. Well, I mean, to go out and do that.”
>>151417Silver wraps a foreleg around the ecru colt.
"Then that is what we shall do, just me and you."
>>151418He looks down at the hoof on the other side of his shoulder, and then up to Silver, with a very toothy smile.
"Uh, sure."
>>151419The silver unicorn smiles back.
"Have any plans for today, or are you just going to take it easy?"
>>151420“I’d take it east every day if I could, I think.” He says, his hind legs repositioning under the quilted blanket
>>151421"Heh, fair enough. Need anything before I get up?"
>>151422“No, unless there is breakfast.”
>>151423"Hmm...just one minute."
Silver gets up and looks to see what he can make for breakfast.
>>151424Looking through the full range of options, he sees lots of alligator meat (for some reason), fish of questionable age, rice noodles, greens of some kind, and oats.
>>151425"How do oats sound, Clip?"
>>151426“Oats will work.” He says
>>151427Silver makes up two bowls of oats and adds some sugar for flavor. He trots back to Clip, offering one of them to the ecru colt.
>>151428The bowl is set easily on either the table in front of the sofa, or on the table next to it. Clip repositions himself, and tries to bend over to be closer to the bowl. Leaning his body down, however, is more painful than most movements, and he stops attempting this. With an aura of levitation magic, the spoon goes into the bowl, and comes near his mouth... until, towards the very end, it wobbles slightly, and spills.
>>151429Silver watches his attempt, and winces when he sees how much trouble he's having. He puts his own bowl down on the nearby table and asks, "Want some help?" with an almost paternal tone of caring.
>>151430Clipping looks up, and blinks
“Uh… yes.”
>>151431Silver levitates the spoon, scoops up some oats and sugar, and brings it to Clip's mouth.
>>151432Clipping smiles as if about to laugh, but all the same opens his mouth for the oats, chewing and then swallowing.
>>151433Silver smiles as well, and continues to feed the ecru colt.
>>151434It’s… well, there’s a number of bites involved, but Paper Clipping opens his mouth and accepts them. He pulls his lips back, and nearly laughs at points, but does not say anything.
>>151435Silver is more than willing and is very patient while feeding the ecru colt. It's a bit silly, but sometimes it's nessecary when helping the injured.
>>151436Clipping continues to make facial expressions that show the awkwardness of the situation. Nevertheless, he accepts each bite.
There are sounds on the stairs, until Jubilosa begins to walk past, heading for the kitchen.
>>151437Silver pauses to smile at Jubee.
"Hello, dove!"
>>151438She turns, almost as if surprised, and walks through the side door that goes into the kitchen, saying nothing
>>151440Silver returns to feeding Clip.
>>151441Clipping turns his head to look at Jubilosa, but resumes with Silver. It takes a couple more minutes, but Silver and Clipping finish
>>151442Silver smiles at the colt.
"There you go. Fed and ready for today!"
>>151443Both ears are down, and he tilts his muzzle down as he looks up to iron with a smile showing most of his teeth.
“… Thanks…”
>>151444"Sorry if it was awkward for you. It is just until you get your strength back."
He ruffles the ecru's colt mane.
>>151445His mane is ruffled. He lowers his head a little, and his red-brown mane falls down to cover his eyes. He has a wide smile, showing all teeth.
“It’s fine.”
>>151446Silver feels Clip's mane.
"You have rather gorgeous mane, you know?"
>>151448"It is just something I notice. You must take great care of it, or at least when you are not severly injured."
>>151450“Uh…… well I haven’t really been able to maintain it for a while for… obvious reasons. But I’d like to grow it out more.”
>>151451"I think you would look really good with long mane. I could help with maintenance, if you want. It is not so big step up from feeding you."
>>151452“Heh, that’s alright. I think I can manage it. Probably…”
>>151454Silver shows him the spoon.
"Are you sure? You were having problems lifting spoon in your magic, I am not sure you will be able to lift comb or sponge."
>>151455“Well…” he looks away, and after a moment, looks back
“Maybe”