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>>153997What is said next can hardly be heard under the poorly kept, dark mane that hides her eyes and face as it droops down towards the ground. Indeed, she has to get asked to repeat it. But what she whispers is the following:
”She said that if you really did pay for the tuition, it was probably so you could prostitute me, or, or, or let you’d friend use me. She says that I should be grateful for her factory wages to help support me.”>>153998He goes through page by page
>>153999He Hugs Her again
"I Would never do anything like that to you,Nadir"
>>153999Silver asks Mint a question.
"What do you think of freshwater creatures, as opposed to saltwater creatures?"
>>154000Checked
bat pony zebra thing is huggedShe leans into the hug, pressing against his fur.
“I think she’s jealous and insecure. She’s afraid you really can provide more help to me than she can. I think she’s projecting her life experiences onto me. But you’re not like that. You’re different, I know.”
>>154001“I like them. I think it’s neat in something like a pond, having a whole ocean in miniature.”
>>154002"Sounds like perfect place to practice marine biology. You know, once it warms up little."
>>154002"I Didnt want to say anything bad about your mother,but she might be."
>>154004“She really is a good mother though. She just doesn’t know. You will prove her wrong. I know you will. She will see.”
>>154003“Actually, the ponds shouldn’t be frozen over around here.”
>>154005"I know, but that does not mean water is not cold here this time of year. When it warms up, not only will fish be more active, but it will be nice and cool on warm day."
>>154005"Ok Wait here, i'll go take care of everything."
He Turns around to walk into the main admin building with a Mixed Feelings in his stomach
>>154006“Huh, I didn’t think of that. Yes, they should.”
>>154007Dark Star enters through double doors into a hallway with white tile floors, and blue walls.
Registration is upstairs, admissions is downstairs
>>154009Has she registered?He stands in the main office thinking.
>>154008"Though we could always see if riverboat tours are hosted nearby, sometime."
>>154011He Goes Down to Admissions First
>>154013Entering, there is a woman at a counter to the right, a door on the left side of the room, and several chairs. Carpet floors and blue walls avoid the feel of a doctor’s office.
>>154012He wags his tail
“Yes!”
>>154014He Walks up to the counter a little nervously
>>154015The mare, who seems to be somewhere in her 30s, asks “can I help you?”
>>154014"Hehe. We definitely have to find riverboat tour for my next visit, then."
>>154017"Really? That sounds like fun" He says
>>154018Silver nods.
"As colt, there were times I would take riverboat trip with my father. I liked it."
>>154019She blinks at him. Black unicorn.
“Yes?”
>>154020“Oh really? That’s pretty neat.” He turns his eyes down
“I wish my aunt did that…”
>>154021"I Think i need to speak to your boss. I have a Problem."
>>154022“Is it about this semester, last semester, or the fall 1013 semester?” She asks
>>154021"Aww...well, I am more than happy to do so with you, Mint."
>>154024He smiles, and looks up at Silver
>>154025“Well then, you’ll definitely have to talk to Mr. Varsity Blues. The semester has already started, and registration ends this week. You better have a good excuse, like paperwork lost in the revolt, or something. Go through the door, down the hall, on the left.”
>>154026He walks towards the door breaths a small sigh of relief then walks through.
>>154027Dark Star opens the wooden door and walks down the hallway, looking into the door on the left. Inside the office is a framed certificate, a potted plant, some kind of ottoman or something that is not entirely normal in an office, a bobble head, and behind a desk, a thin orange unicorn stallion with a bow tie.
>>154028"Yes!" he says
>>154030He looks up towards Solar Night
"Yes?"
>>154031"i think i have a problem with admission."
>>154032"And what is that?" He moves closer in his rolling chair to the desk
>>154033"Well, Its Not Exactly Orthodox."
>>154034"We don't exactly strive to be 'Orthodox' here at Jim Haykins. What is your problem?"
>>154035"Well, it not Entirely my Problem,Sir. It Involves My Friend as well."
>>154036"Okay..."
Now he looks kind of concerned
>>154037"Well she wants to Go here, but She fears the School would look down on Her because of Her Race."
>>154039"Well..."
he Steps slightly closer and whispers
"She's a Mixed race Individual, She is a BatPony Zebra." >>154041"Bat Pony Zebra... Well, Jim Haykins has been open to Bat Ponies since 1001. And to Zebras since 1005. We have a non-discrimination policy, and are very serious about it."
>>154040The little pony seems happy with this
>>154042"You're Sure about this? She would be very upset if that weren't true."
>>154043"Yes. We are complaint to regulations against discrimination on both the local and supra-governmental levels, and it is the policy of our current university president to increase diversity within the school."
>>154044"So How would this work? Getting Her Set up?"
>>154045"Well, she can apply with a 10 bit application fee, and be considered for the Fall semester."
>>154046"Hmmmm Interesting. What Could we do to....Expedite the Process?"
>>154042Silver is happy seeing Mint happy.
"Mala and I have to go soon, but it was great seeing you today, Mint. Thank you for sharing your passion for marine creatures with us. I will be looking forward to going on riverboat tour with you soon."
>>154047He looks at Solar Night a bit confused.
"Applications for the Fall Semester are open until April 20."
>>154048"Awww... leaving already?" He asks
>>154051"Unfortunately, unless there is something you would like to do before we go."
>>154053He gives the small colt a hug.
"You had fun, right?"
>>154055"That is good. And I know you will have fun on my next visit."
>>154056“Okay…” he sits up, looking at Silver
>>154057"Ohhhhh...it hurts to see you saddened, but do not worry. It will not be long before I see you again."
>>154058“Come back soon…” he says
>>154060Mala stands up, and walks to Silver’s side as Mint Marine silently looks towards Silver.
>>154061He looks at Mala while he speaks to Mint.
"We should have Mala come along too. You two seem to have become friends."
>>154064Mala wags his tail
Mint Marine:
“I wish I had someone as strong as him to help and protect me before.”
>>154065Silver turns his head and smiles at Mint.
"We will definitely have to bring him along next time, then. Stay safe, Mint."
>>154067“Okay.” He waves goodbye to Silver and Mala
>>154068Silver waves goodbye to Mint, and goes for the lobby with Mala. He asks a nun there if they're still rehearsing the play.
>>154069The nun tells him that they are finishing up
>>154070Alright, Silver goes to the makeshift theater to give his goodbyes to White Orchid.
>>154071Silver goes in, and sees White Orchid talking to a nun. The green one.
>>154072Silver stands near the doorway, waiting for White Orchid to be unoccupied.
>>154075Hope to see you soon!>>154076It takes a minute or so, but White Orchid, still wearing his sea serpent costume, walks up to Silver
"Hi. You're back."
>>154077"I said I would give you proper goodbye before I left. How did play rehearsal go?"
>>154078".... You're leaving already?"
White Orchid sits down, squishing the tail of the costume, and looks up at Silver.
>>154079"Unfortunately so, unless there is something you wish to do. Today is busy day."
>>154080"Awww.... Okay...." He lowers his head
>>154081"There is nothing you want to do, then?"
>>154082"Well... Um..." He looks away
>>154084"Well, uh, I don't know. Like out to some place for lunch, or the movies, or something."
>>154085"Hmm, maybe. We can do lunch I think."
>>154086He smiles, and the long, serpent tail moves back and forth slightly.
>>154088"If you can get costume off, we will go for hayburgers. Sounds good?"
I finally have to time off this week.
>>154089“Alright! He says, bouncing up, then turning around and running away. The serpent costume bobs.
>>154091Yay!
>>154095Silver smiles, and waits around for the colt to remove his costume.
>>154096The colt runs off, and after an amount of time that seems perhaps incredibly short, or excessively long, returns, trying to wrap a scarf on his neck
>>154097Silver smiles brighter at his return.
"Ready then?"
>>154098White Orchid:
“Yeah. Hopefully I won’t need a jacket” he says. He wears nothing besides the scarf
>>154099"You know of nearby burger place?"
>>154100“I think there’s one I was taken to when I was younger, not far down the road” he answers
>>154101"Alright, let us go then!"
Silver, White Orchid, and Mala if he wants to tag along, go to leave the orphanage, letting the colt direct the group.
>>154102>and Mala if he wants to tag alongMala, not really understanding where else he'd be welcome, tags along.
White Orchid moves ahead
"We went there once, in a group. I don't really remember exactly what it was called. But it was somewhere just down the road. I remember the burgers. It was pretty good, especially the fries."
>>154104He looks up, and away
"Years... maybe three, I think? Three and a half. A couple months after I came to the orphanage, I think. There was a ball game we went to. That was back before the war. It was fun."
>>154105"What else have nuns taken you out for? It seems like rather long time since going for something as simple as burger."
>>154106“Well. Not that much, really. Not since the War. It’s been a while.”
>>154107"We should strive to change that. Or at least strive to take you out more for stuff such as this."
>>154108He wags his tail
“I haven’t been out much. Not besides where I’ve been with you and Dark Star.”
>>154109"Dark Star is good pony like that. Is there anything you would like to do or anywhere you would like to go in near future?"