A Concert on Hooves (MT|CLOSED)

by **Novaya Equestria** » Sun Jan 01, 2017 5:50 am

Norsoutha Family Residence
Morales, Province Sovereign
Central Region, Novaya

Admiral Borealis Norsoutha, the leader of Novaya and the head of the National Council for Peace and Order, finished typing his post on Setsuzoku as he drinks a glass of water. Returning from going to the beach, he realized he has planned a visit to Priestess Amy Bansagart. Knowing these, he then grabbed the phone and pressed the buttons on the 1MC (and turned the radio on) and called all the important and high-ranking officers within the NCPO and the military. He also called in his family and friends. Some minutes passed as the military-corporate oligarchs (the ones part of the NCPO), the high-ranking military leaders, and the Norsoutha family (also back from the beach) and friends arrived at the military-corporate autocrat's room. "Boss.... what is it?" Asked Scarlet Rangers-Fuchibaru, a member of the Ritter Team (Borealis led this squadron), aka Ritter 3, who awfully resembles Borealis (except he has scarlet hair and eyes). Admiral Borealis, callsign Ritter 1, grabbed Scarlet by the face AND the collars and screamed, "I HAVE PLANNED TO VISIT PRIESTESS AMY BANSAGART OF THE TRIBE OF WESTMEATH, WHO'S LIVING IN TRAVERSE! I'M GONNA LEAVE FOR TRAVERSE THERE SO I CAN MEET HER, WHO ALSO HAPPEN TO BE MY ACQUAINTANCE!"

As a result of his screaming, everyone covered his ears as he screamed. "R-Really... sir?" Asked Yuri Sverdlov, a member of Ritter Team (Sverdlov's callsign: Ritter 4). "YES! ANDROMEDA AND I WILL BE HEADING TO THE SELKIE FREE LANDS SO THAT WE CAN MEET PRIESTESS AMY! MAKE PREPARATIONS, MEN!" Admiral Borealis screamed again. "Okay, okay! And please stop yelling!" General Daladier Alexander Norsoutha, the grandpa of Borealis and his sisters and the father of Charles Lee Norsoutha and Maria Tomoshima, said, still reeling from hi.grandson's screaming. "Okay. I'll pack my things and change clothes. Gonna be really cold out there." Borealis said. A few minutes later, Borealis began to change his military uniform to that of his personal favorite (the stuff worn by Pina from GATE during her visit to Japan). Andromeda also began to change her clothes to that of her winter clothes (complete with a yellow snowcoat).

Morales International Airport
Morales, Province Sovereign
Central Region, Novaya

It was cold outside, cold like Siberia and Antarctica. Admiral Borealis and Andromeda Norsoutha began to head towards Aerospace Force One (based on Air Force One), a 747-200 aircraft, as they entered the plane via the bridge. Aerospace Force One taxied on the runway before lifting off. Aerospace Force One would then began to head towards the Selkie Free Lands. The Aerospace Force 1 escort squadron then appeared. The escort group - actually the rest of Ritter Team (Ushanka Zoborob, Scarlet Rangers, Yuri Sverdlov, Ritter Five through Eight) and pilots of the Acacia Air Command Squadron (a 12-aircraft squadron) - were equipped with F-108 Rapiers, long-range penetration fighters being repurposed into long-range escort fighters. Due to the heavy risks of Aerospace Force One shot down by enemy forces, the two squadrons were equipped with the modernized Rapiers to protect it from enemy fighters while Aerospace Force One has Novayan security guards posted within the aircraft in case of enemy assassins. This trip would be easy. Or hard if something is causing trouble.

From: Admiral Borealis Norsoutha
To: Selkie Foreign office

To whom it may concern,

I am Admiral Borealis Norsoutha, the current ruler and militaristic leader of Novaya and head of the National Council for Peace and Order. I am here to announce my intentions of visiting the Selkie Free Lands. However, this is no ordinary and extraordinary official business; instead, my intention is to visit an acquaintance of mine that I talked to in Setsuzoku. I'm bringing my little sister, Andromeda, to the fun.
Awaiting reply.

by **The Selkie** » Sun Jan 01, 2017 10:58 am

To: Admiral Borealis Norsoutha.

Return Adress: Donald Crionna of the Tribe of Louth, Foreign Office, Elder Castle, Fortham, Free Lands of the Selkie.

Dear Admiral,
we have asked a bit around and found out, that you are on your way to Miss Bansagart, who confirmed, that she awaits you and your little sister for a visit. We at the Foreign Office wish you much fun and a safe trip, may it be an enjoyable one. The Elders also give you their greetings and blessings.

That all being said, an escort for the Aerospace Force One will be provided by the SDF-Navy once you enter our airspace. If needed, the usual escort of your plane is cleared to land on Dumhach Airfield for refuelling and rest, but we would really prefer it, if they weren't to enter our airspace.
Thank you very much.

May Rhiannon grant you her favour,
Donald Crionna of the Tribe of Louth
Head of the Foreign Office.

Traverse International Airport
"So...", Mona said, looking at her big sister in everything but blood with a raised eyebrow, "Didn't you warn me about getting to know people on the internet and inviting them?"
Amy Bansagart, a young woman of twenty-six springs with red-brown hair and blue eyes shining like sapphires, with a build of curves, where curves belonged and not afraid to show them, when the weather was right, blushed. "That I did."
"And what are we currently doing?"
The young woman looked from the left to the right of the landing strip of the airport named the Traverse International Airport with far too much enthusiasm. In reality, it was an over-glorified airfield, a small terminal, two runways, a few hangars, a small tower, which barely passed as a tower.
And it was bloody cold. No surprise in the middle of winter, coating the landscape around the harbour town of Traverse into a snowy landscape, the hills coated in white. It was beautiful... from the inner side of the window, that was.
"Waiting on someone, who I got to know on the net.", the older one replied, ruffling the other one's orange-blonde hair, the other girl's blue eyes shining with a fire as well. The girl at her side was twelve, Mona Beag, a child handed into her care and quickly becoming her little sister. "I am quite sure, that you'll be able to protect me, if something bad happens... plus, he said, that he would bring his little sister along, so all will be fine, hopefully."
Mona nodded and hummed in agreement. "At least Cailleach gave us a beautiful day to freeze our noses off!"
Amy laughed. "That she did!"

by **Novaya Equestria** » Sun Jan 01, 2017 7:27 pm

From: Admiral Borealis Norsoutha
To: Selkie Foreign Office

Thank you. Also, expect my little sister to be this loud. She screams a lot that would made everyone's eardrums bleed. So, cover your ears if you meet and greet her; I'm the only one who can tell her to speak normal.

And roger that. I'll tell the escort squadron land at Dumhach Airfield.

Nearing Selkie Airspace
A Few Hours Later

Aerospace Force One and its escort squadron were heading towards Selkie Airspace, ready to be escorted by the SDF Navy. "Aerospace Force One to SDF Navy. We're about to enter your nation's airspace. The escort squadron will head to Dumhach Airfield once you escorted us. Repeat: We're about to enter your nation's airspace in 30 seconds. The escort squadron will head to Dumhach Airfield once you escorted us. Please reply." Said the pilot of Aerospace Force One. As on cue, Aerospace Force One and its escort squadron entered Selkie Airspace. "SDF Navy, Aerospace Force One. We entered your airspace. Repeat: We entered your airspace. You may escort us." The pilot of Aerospace Force One said as the escort squadron turned towards Dumhach Airfield.

by **The Selkie** » Mon Jan 02, 2017 3:24 am

To: Admiral Borealis Norsoutha.

Return Adress: Donald Crionna of the Tribe of Louth, Foreign Office, Elder Castle, Fortham, Free Lands of the Selkie.

Dear Admiral,
believe me, we can handle loud - you've never seen the Council go off and discuss something with no holds bared. Plus, if she is lively, then all the better.

May Rhiannon grant you her favour,
Donald Crionna of the Tribe of Louth
Head of the Foreign Office.

Airspace near the Oileánra-Archipelago.
High above the clouds, far away from any landmass, three Stuamas made their circles, waiting on their charges as SDF-Navy Command received the nice call.
A coded flash-message was received by the leading aircraft, piloted by Commodore Gavin Iascaire of the Tribe of Galway, using his powers as Commodore to commandeer an aircraft and have a spin himself, reading a very brief set of coordinates and Our guests are a bit on the arrogant side. as a warning.
The Commodore grinned.
He could work with arrogant and taking them down a peg.
His three fighters curved and approached the formation.
"This is Eagla Leader, with A-flight. Aerospace Force One, we are here to escort you to Traverse.", he spoke into his radio, checking everything, making no combat approach, but a calm and easy escort approach. Two fighters in a moderate distance to the wingtips and his own in the lead in front of the aircraft.
One could see the air-to-air missiles underneath the wings.
"Escort squadron, heading 5-0, altitude 1-5. Dumhach Airfield has a radio beacon running.", he commanded with a stern voice over radio, booking no argument. "Have a safe trip!"

by **Novaya Equestria** » Mon Jan 02, 2017 3:35 am

Airspace near the Oileánra-Archipelago

"Roger that. Moving into Dumhach Airfield. Good luck out there!" Acacia One said as the escort squadron went to the direction of Dumhach Airfield. "Ah, you must be the squadron escorting us today, eh?" Admiral Borealis asked. "Glad you're here! I'm Admiral Borealis Norsoutha, the leader of Novaya, head of the National Council for Peace and Order, descendant of the legendary Alnorian knight Salta Norsoutha and Tomoshima samurai Tokuyoshi, and heir to the Norsoutha family and the Tomoshima family. Full name's Borealis Mir Norsoutha-Tomoshima, but call me Borealis. And this is my little sister. Say hi to her!" Admiral Borealis introduced himself as Andromeda went up to the radio and said, "HEEEELLOOOOO!!!"

"She likes to scream out loud but I'll tell to speak softly if you want. I'm pretty sure we can get a long, as long as no pedophiles can touch my little sister; if they do so, they're dead." Borealis said as he was heard drinking water. "Anyways, we should continue heading for Traverse, by the way. Wouldn't want to keep y'all dying from my talkativeness." He added.

by **The Selkie** » Mon Jan 02, 2017 4:14 am

Airspace near the Oileánra-Archipelago.
The radio overmodulated the little girl's voice, making the escort pilots of the SDF-Navy a bit uncomfortable and slightly irritated.
As the whole talk has been finished, the Commodore in the lead replied with a frown: "Admiral, please don't use this frequency for private chit-chat, this is a military frequency after all. As for your darling of a little sister, she will be safe." His frown did not vanish. "That being said, next stop: Traverse!"
Artio was at full operational capability, supplying him with a whole lot of data about everything around them, if it wanted to be seen or not - the wonders of patrol vessels at sea, which were linked to the Battlescape Network. Beneath them, business as usual was going on, freighters and cruise liners making their treks, the odd yacht swimming, and sometimes, very rarely, the light grey hull of a warship piercing the waves.
In front of them was calm weather, mostly, but the forecast said, that the weather outside would be frightful once the night came.

by **Novaya Equestria** » Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:35 am

Airspace near the Oileánra-Archipelago

"Roger that." Admiral Borealis said as Aerospace Force One, accompanied by the Stuamas, is now heading for Traverse International Airport. Admiral Borealis and Andromeda looked through the window as they saw the many things on the sea. "Whoa! I never had seen this! This is gonna be awesome!" Andromeda said as she was heard squealing. "Yes, Andromeda. I'm sure we'll meet Amy. Just... don't go crazy about it, okay?" Borealis responded to his little sister. "Okay!" Andromeda replied before playing Ampu-Tea while her big bro plays Call of Duty.

"We'll be arriving in several minutes, Admiral." The pilot said. "Roger that. Continue flying at the direction of Traverse International Airport until you sighted it and land on the runway." Borealis answered. "This is gonna be a long day..." He added as he smiled all the while playing Call of Duty.

by **The Selkie** » Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:54 am

As Traverse International, a very generous name for the small airport, came into view, the Commodore leading the formation broke off. His planes staid, where they were, as the flag-officer, in his mid-forties by now but still in very good shape, thundered over the airport with engines at full running.
It was not only to scare away bad spirits, but also to tell the people there to look sharp - the glass panes rattled from the thundering.
Meanwhile, the arriving plane was directed into a steady approach to touch down, while the other two fighters fell back and then ran over the runway at a far more sedate pace, finishing their mission with success - it was now up to the pilot to taxi into the appropriate position.
Amy and Mona were still laughing, standing by the terminal, waiting.

by **Novaya Equestria** » Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:24 pm

Traverse International Airport
Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

The plane then touched down on the runway of the Traverse International Airport as the pilot raised the plane's nose so that the aircraft will slow down. When the aircraft began to slow down, the pilot lowered the plane's nose, allowing the aircraft's frontal set of wheels to touch the runway. The aircraft continued to slow down and slow down and slow down until it came to an abrupt halt. "Tower, Aerospace Force One here. We'll begin taxiing. Get the movable jet bridge ready; Admiral Borealis and Andromeda will need it." The pilot said as Aerospace Force One began to taxi near the structure. "That's our cue, Andromeda. Let's go." Admiral Borealis said as he and Andromeda stood up and approached the door. They didn't open the door so that the bridge will connect to the door, and when it does, they open and leave.

by **The Selkie** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:01 am

Novaya Equestria wrote:Traverse International Airport
Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

The plane then touched down on the runway of the Traverse International Airport as the pilot raised the plane's nose so that the aircraft will slow down. When the aircraft began to slow down, the pilot lowered the plane's nose, allowing the aircraft's frontal set of wheels to touch the runway. The aircraft continued to slow down and slow down and slow down until it came to an abrupt halt. "Tower, Aerospace Force One here. We'll begin taxiing. Get the movable jet bridge ready; Admiral Borealis and Andromeda will need it." The pilot said as Aerospace Force One began to taxi near the structure. "That's our cue, Andromeda. Let's go." Admiral Borealis said as he and Andromeda stood up and approached the door. They didn't open the door so that the bridge will connect to the door, and when it does, they open and leave.

As the landing aircraft came to a halt, the usual business began as ground crew began rushing forward: A jet bridge, a model as old as the basic model of the plane, moved forward driven by a small electric engine, which was not of the same year, a runway tug moved up as well, driven by an electrical engine, too, and with them, Mona and Amy made their way over to the stairs, too.
Behind them, the escort touched down as well, taxiing to a different part of the airport for refuelling.
The two of them were the welcoming committee - as this was a private visit, there was no honour guard, no salutes and no red carpet... just the two of them.
The bridge connected and Amy took a deep breath, putting on a diplomatic smile, Mona raising a bemused eyebrow.

by **Novaya Equestria** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:29 am

Traverse International Airport
Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

The plane door opens up as Admiral Borealis and Andromeda came out and screamed, "WEEEEE'RE HEEEEEEEEEEERE!!!" With that, the two walked down the jet bridge and approached Amy Bansagart and Mona Beag, who were waiting for them. "Hiya, Amy!" Borealis spoke as he brushed his shoulder length hair (which is dark blue with white and light blue streaks). "It's me! Admiral Borealis Norsoutha! The one whom you talked to! I'm glad to meet you in person, Amy!" He said as he shows the two his little sister, Andromeda. "This is Andromeda Norsoutha. She's my little sister. Say hi to them, Andro!"

Andromeda nodded and said, "Hiya!", all the while waving her arms like no tomorrow. "Say, who's this girl?" Andromeda asked as she stopped waving and looked at Mona.

by **The Selkie** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:43 pm

The two Selkie were highly amused by the young Admiral's demeanour (both of them knew Admirals, both from at home and abroad) and his little sister, but were still courteous. Placing their hands over their hearts, both of them bowed their heads, a gesture of greeting usually reserved to the Elders.
By extension, the male Norsutha was an Elder of his people as their ruler, so it was okay. They guessed.
"Greetings, Borealis Norsutha, Son of distant shores, and Andromeda Norsutha, daughter of distant shores. Welcome to the Free Lands of the Selkie!", Amy greeted with a smile and raised her head, a small smile on her lips. "As you have already guessed, I am Amy Bansagart of the Tribe of Westmeath, Priestess of Lodan Lir. If I may introduce my companion?" She motioned for the girl at her side, solid twelve and just as courteous, if it wasn't for the toothy grin. "Mona Beag of the Tribe of Louth, Envoy to Lodan Lir and my Little Blue Mudskipper."
"Hey!", Mona protested, making Amy giggle as she huffed.
"Welcome, again, Admiral...", Amy said with a wide smile and extended her hand for a shake. "...welcome to the Land of the Living!"

by **Novaya Equestria** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 2:58 am

Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

Admiral Borealis then shook her hand. "Thanks for the introduction and welcoming us, Amy. 'Twas an honor to finally get to meet you in person." He spoke. "Now, shall we go to your home, Amy? Can't wait! And it's so cold outside." He added as he shivers. "Nii sama, it's cold!" Andromeda complained. "Calm down, Andromeda! We'll go to their home once we got out of the cold." Borealis replied. "Also, I should've worn my warm overcoat, but meh. That'll make things worse." He shrugged.

by **The Selkie** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 4:53 am

Novaya Equestria wrote:Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

Admiral Borealis then shook her hand. "Thanks for the introduction and welcoming us, Amy. 'Twas an honor to finally get to meet you in person." He spoke. "Now, shall we go to your home, Amy? Can't wait! And it's so cold outside." He added as he shivers. "Nii sama, it's cold!" Andromeda complained. "Calm down, Andromeda! We'll go to their home once we got out of the cold." Borealis replied. "Also, I should've worn my warm overcoat, but meh. That'll make things worse." He shrugged.

Amy nodded.
"It will be a bit of a trip to Aonair House.", she said with a smile, not really bothered by the cold. To her, it was there, which mainly had to do with the fact, that she dressed appropriately. She turned and motioned for the two guests and Mona to follow her. "Come. Let's get going!"
She led them towards the terminal of Traverse International, a low building, made of good and solid stone, nothing fancy, with a thatched roof - the inside was, where it got interesting. Once one entered through the doors, one had to step down a few steps to be on the actual ground level, inside the terminal, where all the activity was - and the security checks, several police officers with Grey Wolves, who perked up and were mollified by a wave of Amy. On their side of a glass wall cutting the terminal in two halves, was a café as well as souvenir shop and a fire exit.
There was a waiting area in the other half of the hall, where indeed a few tourists were waiting... and a young man in armour, the half-cuirass preferred by the Selkie, a longsword and a quiver at his hips, brown hair and green eyes, his chin like chiseled. He smiled at Amy, who gave him a smile in return, then they exchanged nods - a small blush on either cheeks. Mona grinned.
And it was warm inside of the building, the smell of the café, where there actually was no coffee, wafting over to them.
Mona turned to their guests. "So then, any questions so far?", she asked, happy to be out of the bloody cold.

by **Novaya Equestria** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:12 am

Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

"Oh, does the cafe have something to drink? Andromeda and I would appreciate hot cocoa and hot chocolate milk. Haven't drank either of them." Admiral Borealis requested. "Too ignorant of it till it's too late." He added. "Nii sama, I really need more than just one cup of hot cocoa and hot chocolate milk. That also counts to you, too!" His little lackey of a sister Andromeda said as she tugged on Borealis' outfit. "Oh, yeah. Right. More than just a cup of hot cocoa and hot chocolate milk." Admiral Borealis said. "Hmm. You remind me of High Priestess Matilda Simmons, the spiritualistic leader of the Ellesian Theocratic Republic."

"High Priestess Matilda Simmons' one of Admiral Borealis' friends and allies; Ellesia is also one of Novaya's closest allies." Andromeda added, waving her arms. "Okay, Andromeda. Don't do all the talking, okay?" Borealis said to his sister. "YAAA!!!" She said at her nii sama's face.

by **The Selkie** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:37 pm

"Sure they have!", Mona replied with a grin, reaching her hand out for the other girl to grab and to bring her to the café to get her her drinks - the orange-blonde was a fan of both drinks herself, but especially of simply hot milk.
Nothing beat it, in her opinion, especially if the milk was fresh, which this was.
This, Amy thought, promised to be a very healthy visit for both of her visitors, by the sounds of it.
Amy turned to the Admiral. "Thank you, Admiral, for the thing with Miss Simmons. I take, that it was a compliment.", she told him with a small smile. "I must admit, though, that you as of now does not remind me of anyone. Maybe Commodore Seol... sorry."

by **Novaya Equestria** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 2:34 am

Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

"Tis alright, Amy. I'll also take that as a compliment." Admiral Borealis said. "And please, call me Borealis." He added. "So.... when shall we get going?" Asked Andromeda as she drinks her favorite drink. "Should we get going now?" She asked again. "We will, Andromeda. So, Amy. What's the method of transportation due to this winter?" He asked her, knowing that Vice Admiral Ushanka would love to be in the winter. Because the Vice Admiral is a Novayan Slav, of course.

by **The Selkie** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 5:15 am

Novaya Equestria wrote:Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

"Tis alright, Amy. I'll also take that as a compliment." Admiral Borealis said. "And please, call me Borealis." He added. "So.... when shall we get going?" Asked Andromeda as she drinks her favorite drink. "Should we get going now?" She asked again. "We will, Andromeda. So, Amy. What's the method of transportation due to this winter?" He asked her, knowing that Vice Admiral Ushanka would love to be in the winter. Because the Vice Admiral is a Novayan Slav, of course.

Amy motioned for the young man, who had smiled at her to go outside, meeting them there, before she turned back to Borealis with a smile. "Horse-mounted, mainly, as it is in summer over distances. We have horses outside, so don't worry. Though..." She looked at Andromeda. "...you'll have to ride with one of us. I didn't feel comfortable with getting you a foal, not in this weather."
"Bromach can carry the two of us.", Mona supplied with a smile, taking a long gulp of her own warm milk. "That hit the spot... as it is, though, he's old enough to carry two."
"And tall enough.", Amy gently reminded her companion and partner in crime, before she turned back to Borealis. "I have a mare for you, lend from the Traverse PD. Her name's Dalta. She's an old teaching horse and later breeding mare - you'll like her! Come, let's get to it!"
With that, the young woman led the small group through customs, nodding to the officers, who nodded back and did not interfere - it had its advantages to know people, most definately.
Opposite to their own entrance into the terminal from the runway was the exit into the Free Lands themselves, an automatic slide door, which opened upon their approach - and the scenery was, for a moment, blinding as the snow covering the rolling hills reflected the sun's rays. And then there was the reflection from gleaming steel as they were already expected.
On the 'parking lot', there were two young men, the young man from before and another one, who looked very much like a younger brother of his, half a dozen horsewomen, with light blue and white pennons on their lances, and three horses, two of which trotted up to their respective owners.
Mona was approached by a colt, who neighed with friendlyness as Mona kissed him onto the white mark on his black muzzle, while the rest of him was fuchsia. His blue eyes sparkled with both intelligence and joy, as he nuzzled his rider back, who let out a delighted giggle. His reins and saddle were of simple, sturdy leather, without decorations, while there was a sheath for a short sword on the right of the saddle itself, while on the left, there was a simple, wooden shield hanging. He was well muscled and often ridden, as well as well trained and taken care of.
Amy's horse, on the other hand, was a bit larger, a stallion with fur white as the snow, blonde mane and sparkling blue eyes, who neighed friendly as his forehead softly met Amy's. His reins were of simple leather as well, this one armed as well, a quiver full of arrows and a bow in a leather pouch on the other side. "Hello, Coca!", she whispered, much to his delight.
The horsewomen were there in their ceremonial garbs, the fancier and more decorated versions of the tournament garb. Padded leather as the foundation, both as shirt and pants, above it, the typical half-cuirasses preferred by the Selkie, and in addition to that some had pauldrons on their shoulders or vambraces on their arms, but all wore armoured boots. And they were fully armed, with lances high in the air and swords on their hips, as well as bows and quivers behind them on their saddles.
Their leader, a young woman with red hair bound in two pigtails on the side of her head, mounted onto a large, muscled pinto, led a third horse to them, not dismounting. "Morning.", she said and reached her hand out to Borealis. "Here you go, laddie!"
This horse was a brown-red mare, with a white mane and a black muzzle, as well as blue eyes, which sparkled like sapphires, as she held her eyes calmly on Borealis, as if she was waiting for him. The reins were not decorated either, but she herself looked well taken care of and often ridden, even as she was not a spunky young filly anymore.
Amy watched her two guests from the corner of her eyes, seeing how they would react.

by **Novaya Equestria** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 6:21 am

Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

"AAAAH! SO KAWAII!" Andromeda squealed as she ran around Dalta, her arms waving like no tomorrow. Andromeda then hugged Dalta's leg as Borealis told everyone, "Andromeda's like that, guys. So, keep calm and let 'er do her thing." He also added, "And please, Andromeda, stop squealing so loud. You'll make everyone's and everypony's ears bleed." With that, Andromeda shut her mouth, still hugging Dalta's leg. "Now, whom will you ride with?" Asked Borealis. "HER!" Andromeda pointed at Amy. "Riiight. Okay, Amy. Andromeda will ride with ya."

Borealis turned to Dalta and said, "Hello, Dalta. I'm Borealis Norsoutha." He then turned to Amy. "I think I like this pony."

by **The Selkie** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 2:31 pm

The girl's squeal and gesturing caused the old and mature, experienced horse to spook, giving a whinny of discomfort, which made Amy reach out and calm her down with a touch and while holding Dalta's reins in a strong position, lest the girl was trampled over by a spooked horse.
The other horses were not to pleased either, taking a bit of attention from their riders to calm down.
"Two things.", Amy said once Dalta was under control again, giving Andromeda a stern look and the reins back to her brother, while the mare did not really concentrate on the Admiral, but on the girl at her legs, "One... be calmer around horses, and these are horses, not ponies, they don't like to be spooked by wild gesturing and squeals. Dalta could have trampled you to death and I don't think, that you would appreciate that."
There was a long and pregnant pause, the other horsepeople remembering similar lessons, some with bruises, some without... it was nothing to be ashamed of, but something very important.
"Two.", Amy said, her voice softening as she offered her hand, "Come. Let's see, if Coca likes you!"
The large stallion was easily mollified by her scratching beneath the muzzle, but he did not like people not known to him, not one bit. So, it would take special measures.
Amy bent down and whispered to the girl: "Offer him your hand to smell.", she recommended, seeing from the corner of her eyes, that Mona mounted up.

by **Novaya Equestria** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:13 pm

Andromeda nodded as she offered her hand to let the male horse smell it. "I think I forgot to bring my tablet and phone, Amy." Admiral Borealis informed her. "I must have left them at Aerospace Force One." He added. "Andromeda's gonna be so bored without the tablet." Andromeda looked at him with an annoyed face and said, "You forgot, Nii-sama? I can't believe you." Andromeda then face palmed, not pleased with that.

by **The Selkie** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 7:44 am

Novaya Equestria wrote:Andromeda nodded as she offered her hand to let the male horse smell it. "I think I forgot to bring my tablet and phone, Amy." Admiral Borealis informed her. "I must have left them at Aerospace Force One." He added. "Andromeda's gonna be so bored without the tablet." Andromeda looked at him with an annoyed face and said, "You forgot, Nii-sama? I can't believe you." Andromeda then face palmed, not pleased with that.

Coca bent his head down to the little girl's hand, softly sniffing it with gigantic intakes of air.
The large stallion mulled it over for a bit, as he ran the smells through his nose, glancing over to his mistress, who, for now bid Borealis to wait for a moment. Then the large horse decided to give a small whinny, raising his head again to nuzzle Amy.
"It's a good sign!", the young woman assured, as she softly petted the horse's cheek. "He's just... a bit suspicious of people unknown to him." She reached out and ruffled Andromeda's hair. "Now, as for your phone and tablet... while I doubt, that you'll have use for either, go for them. Tell the people at the security checks, that I sent you and that you should not drink yellow snow."
There were grins all around at this pass-phrase.
Someone had a rather mischievous mind there.

by **Novaya Equestria** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 7:47 pm

Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

"Okay. Be right back." Borealis said as he went back to the airport. Upon entering he then tells each people at the security checks that Amy sent him and that he will not drink yellow snow. Doing so, he exits the airport and ran towards Aerospace Force One. "Admiral, what is it?" Asked Captain Heinrich Stauss, the commander of Admiral Borealis' security guard squadron. "Get me my phone and tablet." Borealis ordered. "Yes, sir." Heinrich responds back as he grabs the phone and tablet and gives them to him. "Arigatou." Borealis bowed his head as he went back to the airport and exits it and approached Amy and the group. "Back." He spoke.

by **The Selkie** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 6:33 am

Novaya Equestria wrote:Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

"Okay. Be right back." Borealis said as he went back to the airport. Upon entering he then tells each people at the security checks that Amy sent him and that he will not drink yellow snow. Doing so, he exits the airport and ran towards Aerospace Force One. "Admiral, what is it?" Asked Captain Heinrich Stauss, the commander of Admiral Borealis' security guard squadron. "Get me my phone and tablet." Borealis ordered. "Yes, sir." Heinrich responds back as he grabs the phone and tablet and gives them to him. "Arigatou." Borealis bowed his head as he went back to the airport and exits it and approached Amy and the group. "Back." He spoke.

Amy nodded, by now showing Andromeda the many straps of a saddle and where the Priestess would tug and lean to steer the large stallion, at his shoulder as tall as Amy was in total.
It was one way to pass time, much like their escort and Mona did. The two young men and her were a good hundred metres forward, looking the street up and down to see the condition it was in. Although there indeed was a small layer of ice and snow on it, it was good - far more troubling would be to ride cross country, where Coca would sink in to his belly, but that wouldn't be necessary.
Hopefully.
The street to Aonair House had been quite good in the morning.
"That was fast.", Amy commented with a small smile, looking over her shoulder and stopping explaining something for a moment. "Shall we get going?"

by **Novaya Equestria** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:08 am

Traverse, Selkie Free Lands

Admiral Borealis then gave Andromeda his tablet and turned to the Selkies. "Alrighty. Got my cellphone and my tablet with us. Didn't wanna forget them." Borealis said as he sighs. "So, let's go now. We wouldn't want to stay here for long. If we stay here for long, we'll get frozen or something." He added.

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