Broken Hearts (CYOA) Thread #2

>>29645377
I'm fine, thank you. I just tripped.

>>29645377
Just laugh.the worst that has gone wrong so far is I have tripped over that is great.

>>29645391
>>29645560

You laugh a little to relieve the tension. Nothing awful has happened yet, you just tripped, and honestly, it was a little funny.
"Yeah, I'm fine, thanks." ,you say, only a little embarrassed. "I just tripped.." But what even did you trip on?
Picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and all those other things that Sister Foster told you to do when you take a spill, you look at whatever it is that caused you to nearly faceplant.
It's some kind of really thick book. You can see a logo on the front that says "O&O 3.5e".
"Oh, I was looking for that!" , Ava says, dropping the bags she was holding, and hefting the book with a great deal of effort. "Oh, and, uh, I'm glad you're okay, Cuddle Bug. Sorry about the mess." She seems more embarrassed than you, though about what you don't know. That is, until you bother to look around the room.
The floor, while navigable is covered in various clutter: discarded clothes, a towel or two, and what seems to be a five-hundred piece puzzle which has surely lost a frustrating amount of pieces. The only really clear areas are the kitchen and the area in the living room around the media center. The TV and DVD cases surrounding it, as well as the area in front of the couch is immaculate. Everything smells vaguely of tomato sauce and...chocolate?
"Heh, y-yeah, I don't really get a lot of company, so the place is kinda a mess." ,Ava explains. "Guess we've got some cleaning to do, eh? Or, uh, maybe just me. I dunno. Anyway, I'm gonna find a safe place for this book. You go ahead and make yourself at home, do whatever you want. Just don't touch any of those DVDs 'til I get back out here, yeah? Looking, that's fine, but no touchee!"
She walks off quickly with the book, to what you think is her bedroom, deftly avoiding all the obstacles on the floor.
You're by yourself. She said to get comfortable. So... how exactly do you do that?

>>29645814
Look at the dvds like she said no touching though.

>>29645814
Look though stuff so we have a better idea of what to do when we start cleaning. Because I feel like Bug REALLY wants to put this place back into shape.

>>29645814

Clearly we must sit directly in front of the couch. It is the best place for watching movies after all.
Offer to help clean up! All the best family bonding experiences come from looking through things and discussing whatever such and such is on the floor and laughing about it later. Or at least I assume it does. Cleaning just sounds like something family might do together. M-Make sure not to touch anything without permission though. Just to be sure.

>>29645814
Have a look around maybe do some simple tidying where you can read DVD titles as these may give you some more insight into Ava's personality. My money's on them being mostly sappy, porn or both

>>29645853 >>29645861
>>29645880

Well, the best way to get comfortable would probably be to sit on the couch. It does look awfully comfortable, like somepony has spent many hours here, watching movies or cartoons, or maybe even... soap operas. Sister Foster liked soap operas. They were a little too... ah! You can't even say! Those shows definitely weren't for you, or maybe any filly your age.
Sitting down on the couch, it's just as comfy as you thought it would be. You practically sink into the vinyl cushions, enveloped by their warmth. It's nice...
From your nice comfy position, you look around the messy apartment. On the dining table near the kitchen, you spy several more books. They look more like sketchbooks than books for reading though. You wonder if Ava has drawn anything in them.
There are also a few bookshelves, at least three from what you see. The shelves are filled with books, more than they can handle. Some of them are threatening to spill out onto the floor and join the mess. You can't make out most of the titles on the spines, but they seem to be sorted by genre... that's it. You can't jus sit anymore. Time to do a little tidying, because this mess is driving you buggy.
Getting up from the couch, you do what you can to clean. There's a hamper nearby, which you start tossing clothes into, but it fills quickly, and they start falling back onto the floor. You try to place some books onto bookshelves, but there's just no room. One jumps out at you as being especially interesting, if not a bit strange. "ColtQuest: a tale of innocence lost", it says, and it's published by some company called Equinox Publishing. Based on that title, it has to be interesting. You do love books about foals going on adventures.

You move your cleaning efforts to the DVDs. For somepony so messy, Ava's DVDs are organized meticulously by genre: action, comedy, romantic-comedy, and a whole section for Equinox Publishing, who also makes movies you guess. What to look at first?

>>29646470
Wait for ava to get back and tell her you want to watch Coltquest with her.


Who would have thought she would be into a story that is ultimately a tragedy.

>>29646470
See if we can find a good action/adventure movie.

>>29646470
I wonder why she has so many clothes? Aren't those kind of rare with ponies?

>>29646548
She does work in a boutique.

>>29646470
Why does she have so much porn? Why would a Changling need that much porn?

>>29646470
Don't touch the DVDs but do go and open the CQ book, preferably to one of the earlier chapters. It would also be cool to look at those sect know books.

>>29646694
Sketch book

>>29646470
No touch dvds

>>29646502
Read coltquest I mean, if she acts flustered or tries to change the subject it is time to shift into maximum overfeel.

Is it porn because I am fine with that it is the closest thing I have had to companionship sometimes even if it is not very close to companionship.

>>29646823
Take the time to read your posts before you click submit, because that was rambling nonsense.

>>29646502 >>29646530
>>29646548 >>29646561
>>29646584

The first thought that pops into your head is that ColtQuest must also have some kind of film adaption. If that's the case, then you might wanna ask Ava if you can watch it whenever she comes back out. Before that though, you should check to see what other options there are.
You don't really like comedy's. The jokes for kids make you feel dumb, and the jokes for adults make you feel kinda icky. You don't know why, since you don't understand most of them, but you know you shouldn't be hearing them and that's enough to make you feel bad.
An action/adventure movie might be nice though. Looking through the shelves labelled action, a few titles catch your attention: Daring-Do and the Temple of the Crystal Horse, The Hairy Potter and the Stone of Sorcerers, and The Invisible Stallion. Any one of those seems like it could good.
Looking at the Equinox section, you see another few titles that catch your eye. You spot the ColtQuest DVD you were sure had to exist (and are pleased with yourself for having made the guess that it exists in the first place) as well as some other interesting titles. Most of the spines of the cases display abbreviations only. The one marked HJ seems interesting. Maybe you can watch that. No telling what any of these films actually are until Ava comes out and pulls them down.
She sure is taking a while though... maybe you can take a look at her sketchbooks while you wait. Moving over to the table, you open up several of the sketchbooks at once. Each page contains drawings of different ponies, some dressed up in fanciful robes and intimidating armors, others in beautiful dresses. Each design is more elaborate than the last, and the colors start to hit a point where the colors clash so horribly that it hurts you physically to look at them. Some of those deigns were interesting though. Maybe Ava could teach you a thing or two.
1/2

>>29646470
Do not read CQ.

>>29646848
I dunno I kind of liked anons idea hammers home how alone we are. I know what cyoa is like with this sort of thing most of them will not even swear in front of children so I doubt it will happen.

Closing the sketchbooks and giving your eyes a chance to recover from the assault that was those last few pages... no that's mean. You shouldn't think mean things like that. How would you feel if somepony thought those things about you? Not very good you think...
Anyway. Your thoughts turn to the book that lays on the floor. You don't really have any time to be starting a book, but Ava is taking soooooo long. Couldn't hurt to take just a little peek in it, while you wait.

You pick up the book, turning it to it's first page. You begin to read out loud, like you always do.
"Once upon a time, in a land beyond Equestria and all that we know, there lived a young colt by the name of Emer-"
"WHOA, HEY NOW!", you hear Ava shout as she leaves her room. There is much crashing and thudding as she makes her hurried way to you over mounds of filth.
When she gets to you she snatches the book from your hand tossing it down the hall, where it hits the wall and falls to the floor with a whump. All you can do in the shock of these events is give her a look of shocked sadness.
"H-hey now, kiddo, don't give me that look." ,she says.
"B-but... but why?" ,you ask pleadingly.
"That uh... that wasn't a good book. Nope, no sir, not a good book at all. A-and smart fillies like you should only read good books. I mean, amirite? You're a smart filly, ain'tcha?"

>>29646907
Ah, it's one of those kinds of books, gotcha.

I'm not quite that little, Ava.

>>29646907
I kind of like this idea
>>29646823
But if we do not go with that then just ask her to recomend you a good book.

>>29646951
I vote against this.

>>29646967
Are you voting against the porn is the closest thing to companionship feelstrip or voting against asking for a good book.

>>29646982
Former.

>>29646907
I would like to think so. What is a good book you have?

>>29646907
So why keep a bad book around?

>>29646907
>If they're bad then why would you have so ma- oh OH
Get flustered.

>>29646946 >>29646951
>>29646967 >>29646982
>>29646990 >>29647050

"Well... I'd like to think so." ,you say. "But, why would you bother keeping a bad book around?" Your question seems to make her face flush red, and she scrambles and stutters to get you an answer. As she does so, you come to your own realization.
"Oh... OH." ,you say, realizing the nature of the book that had just been tossed out of your hooves. You both just sort of sit there for a moment, not wanting to acknowledge what you both know.
"Kids shouldn't know about that stuff, you know?" ,Ava says, a bit ashamed of herself. "It's grown-up stuff... GROSS grown-up stuff. You want a good book to read?
"Y-yeah. I like books."
"Well, then I'll tel you what. I'll let you read my copies of the Stable Wars extended universe series. Sound good?"
"Yeah, it does." ,You say. "But, uh, what's Stable Wars?"
At this, Ava's jaw seems to hit the floor. "You mean to tell me you've never heard of Stable Wars? Kid, c'mon, I mean... c'mon! Who's never heard of Stable Wars? Ah man, we gotta fix that. But... dammit! I lent my box set to Cave Diver down at the card shop. Another time I guess."
"Ah, man, I'm rambling kiddo, sorry 'bout that. You figure out what movie you wanted to watch?"

pausing

>>29647193
Daring do.

>>29647193
>>29647206
Seems as good a choice as any.
In more serious considerations we should probably find out how the whole 'being fed on' thing works at some point soon.

Pre-bed safety bump

Hm. I searched through the rest of the quest, but it doesn't look like there is any decent description of Ava's appearance. How am I supposed to draw her cuddle bugging Cuddle Bug without a reference?

>>29647767
Well unless Morami chimes in soon you could always make it up yourself or draw her as a changeling.

>>29647858
Jeez give mora at least 48 houra anon.

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Cuddle bump

>>29647767
Ava has a cyan coat with a purple mane and tale. Her eyes are also purple. I don't have exact shades, so whatever you think would look good If you happen to draw it that is
Her mane and tail are a a bit messy most of the time, but not unmanageable. Whatever you think a fujoshi semi-NEET who works at a fashion boutique would wear her mane like.
Again, not totally sure what they look like, I hadn't actually thought of a full design when this story started. If you draw anything I'll leave it to you to decide what they look like
Her cutie mark is a FAT WAD OF MONEY DOLLA BILLS!

Might run later, not sure if I'll have time
Thanks for reading anons

>>29648825
Thanks for writing (;

>>29648825
Thanks for running 'sad bugs learn how to family - the quest'.

Bep

beb

>>29650249

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C-C-C-C-Combo breaker.

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Page 9 is not for moth filly.

But

>>29647206
You know, considering the fact that Indiana Jones and Han Solo were both played by the same guy, Daring Do might be in Stable Wars.

>>29658593
Huh that's kind of a fun headcannon I like it.

>>29658644
So if Han Solo is a mare in Stable Wars, does this mean that the "damsel in distress" is actually a stallion?

Sexist ponies

>>29658593
Hell, we wouldn't even need to change a lot of the names. Sky Walker.

>>29658681
Do you think Chewy be a diamond dog?

fd

Now i want to watch Stable Wars.

beb

>>29661052

>>29647206
>>29647423

"Well, Daring Do sounds nice." ,you say.
"Yeah, it's a pretty good series all around." ,Ava replies. "Doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves." She moves over to her DVD collection and sifts through it until she finds the Daring Do movies.
"Which one did you wanna watch?" ,she asks.
"There's more than one?" ,you question surprised. "I only saw the one about the Crystal Pony."
"Temple of the Crystal Pony?" , she replies. "Ehhhh, not the best one to start with, if you ask me. I mean, I like it, but... you know what. Your day, your choice. We'll watch Temple of the Crystal Pony."
You watch as she carefully removes the disc from the case and opens the player, putting it in, closing it, grabbing the remote and turning on the television in one swift motion.
She plops herself down on the couch and motions for you to join her. You rush over, stumbling over the various bits of debris that litter the floor. She pats the cushion next to her, and you hop up to join. A three dimensional model of a globe dominates the screen. Trumpets blare from the speakers around the television, but above it all you can hear Ava "dooting" along to the tune.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYsuSKlJdio
The screen fades as the words "Galactic Studios" work their way to the front of the globe.

"Alright kiddo, so let me warn you." ,Ava starts, clearly getting a bit giddy. "I get real excite watching movies like this. I'm liable to scream. That's cool, yeah?"
"Yeah, that's fine, I guess..." ,you say, trying to figure out how to vocalize what you're feeling right now. "H-hey, Ava?
"Yeah kiddo? Make it quick, movies 'bout to start."
"How exactly does... "being fed on" work?"
"Being fed on? Well, it... feeding, feed... food! Ah, shhhhhingles!", she says, lingering on that last word a little too long, as if she wanted to say something else.
"I totally forgot to make lunch." ,she says, pausing the movie. "I can order out if you want. Got anything in mind?"

>>29662501
I'unno

>>29662501
Could you maybe reheat some of that spaghetti?

>>29662501
Spagoots is fine.

>>29662501
spags

>>29662501
Spags and/or peetzer.
And a green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing

>>29662501
It's ok Ava I don't mind if you swear in front of me.

>>29662501
Is it just me or is Ava kind of a Dorkalis expy.

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>>29662646

>>29662501

Just the spaghetti would be fine, but, we still sort of need an answer to the other question about feeding. Reassure her that she can take her time to tell us, but that we are a big independent filly who don't need no colt, and we would appreciate honesty.
But, there's no need to be too serious about it either, let's just try to enjoy the movie until Ava feels ready to tell us.

>>29662524 >>29662613
>>29662814 >>29662632

"I think pizza would be nice. Oh, or maybe you could reheat some spaghetti!" ,you say, excited to try the stuff.
"Well, yeah, I could reheat summa the noddles." ,she says, tentative. "But, you know, it's your first day here, I want to make it special."
"I think spaghetti would make it special." ,you reply.
Ava puffs out her cheeks in response and her eyes shift back and forth from you to the kitchen.
"Hnnnnnnggg, fine. I'll heat you ups some spagooooo, er, spaghetti. But!" ,she says, standing and making her way to the nearly spotless kitchen. "I'm also going to order a pizza, because I want to, and because I know a place, and also because I have a coupon for half off a two-topping large."
She reaches into her fridge, grabbing a large container of spaghetti (almost as big as you), plopping it on a plate and tossing it in the microwave to warm up. She then grabs a phone on the counter in the little kitchenette, and quickly dials a number from memory.
"Dial tone... dial tone... ah! Hello, yes, Pastarelli Pizza? Yeah, it's Ava. No, no, no pasta today. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, that's right, a pizza, I've got a coupon and stuff. Yeah, yeah, large, two-topping, the good stuff. Uhhhh, I'unno. Hey, Cuddle Bug," Ava calls to you. "Whatchu want? I'm probably not going to be eating any of this, so it's all you."

>>29663061
Lets be a carnivore, ask for pepperoni and bacon.
If the store does not sell meat or we decided not to be a carnivore ask for something with 2 types of cheese.

>>29663111
I don't think carnivore is Buggy's style.

>>29663061
Extra cheese. Then feel bad about ordering such a boring pizza.

>>29663061
Cheese and tomato.

>>29663169
>>29663180
These.

>>29663061

Pineapples

In all seriousness, moths eat nectars, so sweet fruit would honestly make sense. But other wise I vote for tomato, olives, and maybe green peppers or feta cheese. Some nice vegetarian things. Maybe even garlic.

>>29663061
It comes with some cheese already, right?

Capers and olives

>>29663061
All
Of
The
Cheeses

>>29663061
Cuddlebug is a moth therefore will enjoy sweet things therefore: Order pineapple

"Could you put extra cheese on it?" ,you ask.
"Like, double extra cheese? You sure about that?" ,Ava questions. Thinking about it, double cheese does seem kinda boring. You don't really wanna be boring. You get the feeling being boring would disappoint Ava somehow, and you don't want to do that.
"Uh, maybe, different kinds of cheeses? Like, feta and stuff?" ,you ask.
"Yeah, yeah, now we're talking kid! C'mon let's hear more."
"Well I really like vegetables. Like, olives, and tomatoes, garlic, green peppers-"
"Yeah, kid, go, go, this pizza's all you!
"And pineapple! I love pineapple so much! It's my favorite, my grandma used to put it in everything and it always-"
You stop mid-sentence after observing the look on Ava's face at the mention of pineapple. It's the look of a mare who's disgust has achieved levels beyond absolute, and can only be quantified in some measurement of despair and disdain that has yet to be invented.
And yet, she continues to order the pizza.
"Yeah, hey, Vinny, just like, on one half of the pizza, put every cheese you've got, like feta and cheddar and all that jazz. Uh-huh, veggies too. Yeah, all of 'em. And on the other half, just pineapple. Yes, Vinny. Vinny, yes, I'm aware. I know the coupon won't be any good. Vinny... Vinny, cmo- Hey! Vincenzo, lo so, appena messo il maledetto ananas sulla pizza o giuro che sarò mai ordinare da voi ancora! Inteso?! Buona."
With that last burst of gibberish, she hangs up the phone, just in time for the microwave to beep.
"Oh! Spag is done! I, uh, I mean, spaghetti."
Pulling the massive plate from the microwave, she stumbles and fumbles with it all the way to the coffee table in front of the couch.
"All right kid, grab a fork and dig in. The pizza will be here in like twenty minutes, so let's just try to focus on the movie 'til then."

With nary a word more, she gives you a fork, turns on the movie, and gets to twirling the spaghetti, her eyes glued to the screen the entire time.

Woops, forgot to say, pausing, Very tired, will start earlier tomorrow.

>>29663604
Watch it. Try not to spill any spaghetti.

>>29663652

Thenks for session.

>>29663652
Thanks for the session just wish it could have been longer.

>>29663604
Ask her if she can teach you horse italian.

>>29663604
Wait for a lull and ask her what that language was and when/where she learned it.

blep

>>29663604
Just enjoy the movie until the pizza arrives.

beb

>>29667056

>>29663945 >>29665107
>>29664751 >>29666065

Fork in hoof, you twirl the spaghetti, each noodle spinning and entangling it between the teeth of your utensil, a dance in honor of the tomatoes used to make the sauce, the wheat used to make the noodles, the-
"Heyo, kid." ,Ava says, breaking your train of thought. "You gonna eat your noodles or give 'em a kiss. I mean, more for me I guess, but c'mon, you gotta eat up, growing filly and all that stuff."
You take her advice and place the freshly reheated forkful of spaghetti into your mouth. It's very obviously homemade, and you can taste the care that went into making it. Hints of garlic, oregano, and various other herbs and spices make their way across your tastebuds. Surely if this spaghetti were freshly made, it would be even better.
"Snakes." ,you hear Ava say as you are focused on the spaghetti. She must know this movie well if she's talking along with it. "Why does it always have to be snakes?"
"Hey Ava." ,you say, trying to get her attention.
"Hmm?
"I really like this spaghetti."
"Oh yeah? I'm glad. It's been a while since I've had somepony over to try the stuff, but I've been told it's good shhhhhhhhtuff. Y-yeah, real good stuff." That last word was drawn out again.
"You know, I don't mind if you swear in front of me, Ava." ,you tell her.
"Eh, that's fine kid, but... actually, no, that's not really fine. I don't know who did any kind of cursing in front of you to make you think it's okay, but, it's not."
Is it not? A fair few of your previous adoptions had cursed in front of you freely. You figured it was normal. If she says so though.
"Okay, Ava. Say, Ava?" you ask. "What was that funny language you were speaking before?"
"On the phone? That was Equespaniol, the native language of the ponies of Neighples. I, uh, spent a bit of time abroad. I know a few languages. Neighponese, Draconian, some Griffish, Equespaniol... did you want to learn any? Might be good for a little filly like you to learn a new language."

>>29667923
>pizza pasta place
>not Neightalian
DROPPED
Wow, that's a lot of languages! It'd be great to learn one. What's Draconian sound like?

>>29667923
I want to learn neighponese to know what that weird cartoon that Sister Foster was watching said. She didn't even let me see it, she said i was for adults. Like, how can a cartoon be for adults?

>>29668179
No no fucking sexual niavity we already established we know what pornography is.

>>29667923
Neighponese I wanna be able to watch untranslated animu

>>29668241
Agreed

>turning her into a weeb

>>29668241
There are many more adult themes that can be in an anime other than sex.

>>29668241
Not exactly I think we're only vaguely aware of what it is and mostly just aware that it is a taboo thing.

>>29668407
We should still know what sister foster was talking about.

>>29668179 >>29668241
>>29668250 >>29668271
>>29668278

"Wow!" ,you exclaim, mouth full of delcious, sauce-covered noodles. "That's a lot of languages. It'd be great to learn one. Uh... what does Draconian sound like?"
"Like a lot of nonsense, let me tell ya." She pauses the movie movie at an awkward frame, making Daring Do look like she has to sneeze.
"It's kinda archaic, and most dragons don't even speak it anymore. I learned it while I was interning for some field historian a few years back."
"Estas bela senutila afero scii en tiu tago en aĝo, sed mi konas lin, do ajn." , she says, in what you assume is Draconian.
"I don't really like how that sounds." ,you admit.
"Yeah, no foolin'."
"Do you think I could maybe learn Neighponese?"
"Uh, sure. But why Neighponese of all things?"
"Well, Sister Foster likes to watch these weird cartoons, and all the ponies in them have really bright, sparkly eyes, and talk really fast. I tried watching them with her, but she said they were for adults only. Can you imagine that? What kind of cartoon wouldn't be for kids?"
"Eh, well, some of those cartoons she was watching were pretty violent, I'm sure. She probably just thought they would scare you, or something."
"I guess..."
"If you really want though, I could teach you some Neighponese."
"Really?"
"Really."
"Yay!" , you shout, jumping up and down in place. The prospect of learning something new excites you.
"Hey, maybe when you get good enough, we could watch one of those cartoons Sister Foster watched, yeah?"
"I'd like that sooooooo much!"

Your conversation is interrupted by a knocking at the door.
"Hello?" ,a heavily accented voice says from outside. "Yes, hello, is pizza. Open door please!"
"Lemme get that, kiddo." Ava says.
She opens the door, and a heavily mustachioed stallion stands behind, carrying a large cardboard box that smells heavenly.
"Hello, my friend, Ava! Is me, Luca!"

1/2

>>29668664
And then they fucked because this was all just an elaborate porn setup.

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>mfw Cuddle Bug is going to be a weeb moth

"Luca!" ,Ava returns in kind. "So good to see you."
"Ah, yes, it has been very long time since you order pizza from me, I hear you order, and it makes me SO HAPPY."
"Well, you know, I just-"
"Oh, but Luca is a smart stallion, he knows you do not eat pizza, and he knows especially that you do not like the pineapple! Who is this pizza for?"
"Well, it's for a little friend of mine." ,Ava says, standing aside to reveal you to Luca. His eyes get wide as he sees you, his face growing ever more wrinkled.
"And who is this one, this little bugaboo?"
"I'm Cuddle Bug." ,you say, eager to introduce yourself. Something about this old stallion fills you with energy. "A-And, Ava adopted me, just today."
"Oh-ho! Adopted! You are a mother, Ava!" Ava seems to cringe at the mention of the word mother. At least you think she did. She may have just been shrinking back at how loud this Luca guy is being.
"Yeah, she and I are going to be living together from now on. And she wanted a pizza, so I got her a pizza." ,Ava explains.
"Oh, this makes me so happy! I tell you something, Ava, you make my heart flutter with the good news, so I knock fifty percent of pizza, just for you, one-time deal."
Half off a pizza? Just for being adopted?! This day just keeps getting better and better!

"So that will be fifteen bits. My son, Vinny, he will be upset with me, but what will you do, ah? Vinny, he cooks like a dragon and he does business like a griffon, but he is family, and so I love him. Ah, but you are not here to listen to me. Fifteen bits!"

A roundabout conversation occurs for some time, Luca talking about his son, and Ava trying to pay him so he'll leave, but eventually you have your pizza and are sitting back in front of the TV, ready to watch the movie again.
Half of your pizza is a mountain of cheese and veggies, while the other half is reasonably sized and peppered with pineapple bits.
Which half do you start on first?

>>29668894
Cheese and vegtables first so ava does not think we have total shit taste. Say that Luca seems nice.

better idea still start with cheese and vegtables but eat a slice of one side then a slice of the other.

>>29668894
Now hear me out now what if, what if we took a slice off of EACH side to start with.

>>29668894
Encourage Ava to try pineapple. Surely the last times it was because she ate a piece that was done poorly? If this masterpiece of neightalian peasant food isn't good enough still, then I suppose she really doesn't like pineapple pizza.heathen

>>29668922
THIS.
FUCKING GENIUS.

>>29668916 >>29668922
>>29669028 >>29669096

Wary of what Ava might think of you should you choose to eat the pineapple first, but oh so desperate to get the juicy goodness of the tart tangy fruit into your gullet, you decide to pull off a risky maneuver.
Reaching into the box, you grab not one, but TWO slices of pizza, one of the hefty, substantive super cheese and veggie slices, and one. The veggie and cheese slice seems to weigh a good pund or two on it's own, nearly forcing you to drop the pineapple slice. But you will not be denied!
You play a mighty balancing act, using all your little filly strength to keep the veg slice from falling onto the floor, you take bite after bite, your mouth filled to burst with cheese of all kinds, and veggies piled atop every single inch of that cheese. It takes you at least a minute to down a single bite, but at the end of it lies the reward of a bit of your sweet, succulent pineapple slice.
You'd think that the sweet nature of the pineapple and the savory nature of pizza in general wouldn't mesh together, but you'd be oh so wrong! It goes together as well as chocolate and strawberries. The bite doesn't last nearly long enough before you return to the monstrous slice in your other hoof. You alternate between the two slices furiously, trying not to spend too much time on either one.
Several minutes go by in this fashion until you realize that the entire time, Ava has been watching you silently, a curious expression on her face. Embarrassed, confused and desperate to save face, you do the only thing you can think of to do in a situation like this.

You swallow the masticated mound of pizza in your mouth, and ask:
"You want a slice of the pineapple?"
Shoot! Why the pineapple? She clearly hates pineapple.
But rather than get angry, she starts to laugh.
"Nah, kiddo, I'm good. But, uh, you sure like that pineapple, huh?"

>>29669424
yep my grandmother used to use it a lot.

>>29669424
I like fruits, anything sweet really. Oh! And candy! But Sister Foster wouldn't let us have much candy, said it was bad for us.

>>29669424
It's great, thank you, Ava!

I never did get an answer to my question earlier, though. How do you feed off of me, exactly?

>>29669507 >>29669530
>>29669537

"Yep." ,you confirm. "My grandmother used to use them a lot, in salads, cakes, and all sorts of stuff. I love fruits in general, but pineapples are my super favorite!"
"Actually..." ,you contemplate aloud. "I like sweet things in general. Oh, like candy! But, Sister Foster wouldn't let us have much candy, she said it was bad for us."
"Well, she has a point there." ,Ava says. "I tried to eat nothing but chocolate for a whole month, and ended up losing my two front teeth. I mean, they grew back, but I'm pretty sure that's a changeling thing."
"Anyway, despite your, uh, tastes, I'm glad you're enjoying yourself."
"It really is great." ,you respond. "Thank you, Ava!" You're happiness is bookended by a somber thought as you remember a question you had asked earlier that had gone unanswered.
"Hey, Ava... you never did answer me earlier. How exactly do you feed off of me?"
"Uh, well, you see..." She seems to be fumbling around for an answer. Does she even know? "You just kinda love me and it just kinda... you know, gets absorbed. No pian, no muss, no fuss, everyponies happy, yeah? Yeah, for sure. Now no more serious questions, let's just try to enjoy the rest of this movie. You like sweets, yeah? What's your favorite candy, kiddo? I'm sure I've got something you'd like."

>>29669943
Well that is good to hear.
I like sweet stuff but my favorite candy is whatever is the most sour.

>>29669943
Honey lemon drops.

>>29669943
Love is definitely on the way. I'm already overflowing with appreciation. Can you feel it?

>>29669943
Oh, that's not bad. And, honey lemon drops.

>>29669943
Give her a hug

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>>29669943
The description of this pizza is making me come awfully close to messing up my strict dieting plan. Muh gains.

>>29670035 >>29670039
>>29670105 >>29670108

"I like honey lemon drops. Those are my favorite." ,you tell her. And they really are, when it comes to candy at least. Sure, they don't have pineapple in them, but the smooth, richness of the honey combined with the bitter sourness of lemon is an experience all it's own.
"Ah, well, I don't have any of those." ,Ava says. "But I'll be sure to pick you some up tomorrow. Tomorrow... dangit, I've got work tomorrow. Ughhh, I hate working weekends! And you... Well, I guess you'll just have to come with me. Foalsitters are a waste of time if you ask me."
"Well, that sounds kinda fun." ,you say. "...You know, it doesn't sound too bad, the way you feed. And, well, I really do appreciate everything your doing so far... love might not be far off..."
"Hey now , kiddo, no need to rush things. Move at your own , no need to use words you aren't ready for." She looks at the floor for a moment, thinking over her words.
"Heh. I bet that sounds strange when I adopted you for love in the first place, huh? ...Dang, kid, I'm sorry if I'm making you feel weird."
As Ava begins to sulk, you don't skip a beat, and draw her in for a hug. Or, rather, you draw yourself in for a hug. But it's a tight one, and you squeeze as hard as you can in an attempt to make her feel better.

"Mmm... nice to be on the receiving end of that. Thanks kiddo. C'mon, let's get back to the movie. Daring Do's waited long enough, I think."
You let her go and allow her to turn the movie back on. You're glad you could make her feel better.
As Daring Do springs back to life, you grab another slice of pizza (the veggie) and watch along. You aren't entirely sure of what's happening, but it's fairly interesting. The pizza is hitting your stomach like a brick though... you're getting kinda sleepy.
You yawn and lean up against Ava, eyes still on the TV. Your eyes drift shut... and sleep comes.

pausing

>>29670572
Dream that Ava is a moff. Or that you're a bug. Either way, just have happy family dreams. I require it.

>>29670572
That scene end. Dammit drawfag where are you I need my cute!

pineapple bump

Every kind of fruit pizza when?

Bugs

>>29674199
get

>>29670701
>>29670744

You open your eyes to find yourself sitting at a table, the same one Ava kept her sketchbooks on. But there are no sketchbooks here. Just dinner plates, and what appears to be an elaborate dinner spread! You recognize a lot of grandma's cooking though the names of the dishes elude you. You know them, you just can't same to think of them now.
"Oh, awake are we?" ,you hear Ava say from the chair next to you. "Good thing too, we were worried you'd miss dinner." Her antennae reach out to give yours a gentle nudge, an exchange of affection you haven't felt in a long time.
You're so glad another moth was able to adopt you. You don't think any pony else in this world would be able to understand you the way she does. You love her so much.
"I know how much you love pineapple, so I made sure to get nothing but your favorites. A sweet, smart filly like you deserves only the best."
Oh wow. Does she really mean that? You don't feel especially smart, and even if you do try your best to be good, you don't really-
"C'mon now, Cuddle Bug, eat up." ,a masculine voice on your other side says. "You don't want it to get cold now, do you?"
Looking to your right, you see a stallion who looks an awful lot like you. His mane and tail are nice and smooth and his chest is poofy and looks extra comfortable. You can't quite make out the features of his face, but there's no doubt in his mind who he is.
"Papa?" ,you ask excited. "Papa, is that you?"
"Of course it's me. Who else would--whoa!" ,he says, as you tackle him with your love.
"Papa, I missed you so much! Why did you have to go? Why did you leave me with her?"
The only answer you receive is a reassuring hum and a pat on your head. You feel like you could just melt away now... but, something isn't right. His fluff... it's all wrong. It's not fluffy at all. It's rough and ragged and not at all comforting. It's all wrong!
"Why did he leave you with me?" ,you hear a malicious voice say.

1/2

"I asked myself that question everyday." ,the feminine voice continues. The pats have turned to aggressive knocks against your head now. "Why did he have to leave you with me? I never wanted you. Who would ever want you?"
"W-what? Why would you say that?" ,you stutter out. A feeling of dread overcomes you as you gaze at the mare who is holding you so close, so tightly, so angrily and painfully. You had hoped you would never see her again, as she had hoped never to see you.
"I loved him and he loved me and then you were born and it all fell apart!" ,your mother shouts at you furiously. "You ruined everything! How could anypony ever love you, you little freak?!"
"No, no that's not true, I didn't mean it!" ,you cry, not at all sure of what you're defending yourself from. Your memories are hazy and all you know in this moment is pain.
"I don't care what you mean! You're disgusting and all you ever brought me was misery. I can't even wait for you to grow up to be rid of you. You're dead to me, you pathetic little insect!"
You feel your heart breaking all over again. You had almost forgotten those words. Those painful, gut-wrenching words. You were worthless, incapable of being loved. Not even your own mother could love you. What place did a creature so lowly and putrid as you even have in this world...
All the happiness fades from around you. All there is is darkness. An empty void. The only thing you really deserve....

Your eyes snap open. It's still dark. Very dark. Well, not very dark. You can kind of see, thanks to a snippet of light sneaking in through the door.
Your in a bed of some kind. Not really soft, but not exactly firm. You don't really like it.
The remnants of a nightmare quickly forgotten are receding from your mind. You don't feel very good. What should you do?

>>29675144
Eat pineapple

>>29675144
Look at the time. Is Ava up?

>>29675144
Go get a glass of water. Try not to cry.
Also damn I really hope that was just based on a child's mind exaggerating what actually happened.

>>29675144
Try to fight away the imposing feelings of self-hate.

>>29675161 >>29675204
>>29675207 >>29675232

You try your hardest to fight back the tears that you know are coming. You hate yourself so much. But why? You don't know. It's just something you do now.
Looking at the clock that sits on the the drawer next to the bed, you see that it's 8:35 PM. You've been asleep for several hours, but you hardly feel rested. Ava must have carried you in here. You wonder if she's still awake.

You lethargically get out of bed, thirsty and still a little hungry, despite the abundance of pizza you ate earlier. You head to the kitchen first for a glass of water. The path to the kitchen is mostly clear, and you quickly grab a glass of water and gulp it down. Maybe there's something in the fridge to get rid of your hunger.
Opening up the fridge, you see that it's filled with containers of leftover spaghetti from night's past. a couple of plastic bags stand out to you, one bulging with the remaining slices of your vegetable pizza, another with your pineapple slices. Both of them say "CB's Pizza" on them You grab a slice of the pineapple pizza, not bothering to warm it up.
Cold pizza in hoof, you make your way carefully to the couch. The TV is on and seems to be turned to a late night movie channel. You don't recognize the film being played, but you don't really know much about movies anyway.
Some strange, black, buglike creature seems to be sitting on the couch (or rather, lying down) totally unconscious and unaware of the world. It snores loudly as you watch it. This must be Ava in her true form. If you hadn't already been aware of it, you might be afraid right now.

She seems to be sleeping rather peacefully. You don't know if you should bother her right now.

>>29675662
Inspect her body closer. What are her ears like? What about her skin? How does that fin thingy feel? Does her horn look weird?

>>29675662
This
>>29675678
What's inside her leg holes?

>>29675662
Does she have a mane? If yes what colour? Is she even looking like a mare anymore? Our mom could be a dad thats just pretending for all we know.

>>29675662
Turn the tv off to save electricity and go back to bed.

>>29675662
cuddle up to her and try to not wake her up

>>29675963
Awww this.

>>29675678 >>29675712
>>29675747 >>29675751
>>29675963

Taking a closer look at Ava, you see she has pointy ears, sharper at the tip than a pony's. Her skin... well, it's not nearly as bug-like as you would have thought. It's rough, and a bit leathery, but also soft somehow. It's kind nice, if not a little weird. Her horn is jagged, almost lightning bolt shaped, and pock-marked with little holes.
Her legs are covered in these same holes. You wonder how anything could survive, with so many holes in them. Curious, you take a look a more in-depth look at these holes. The inside seems to be just the same as the outside, simply a gap in the muscle covered by skin. Or something like that. Not particularly interesting or out-of-the-ordinary, for a changeling at least. You think.
Her fin atop her head is flexible and seems to be able to retract. That's what it did when you touched it at least. Ava also stirred a little when you did, mumbling and tossing around. Maybe you shouldn't poke around so much. It feels a little rude.
You get ready to return to sleep, when a thought crosses your mind. Surely Ava must pay some kind of electric bill. It wouldn't do to have the TV running all night. So you take the remote and turn it off.
"Hey, no, Steel, baby," ,Ava mumbles in her sleep. "Don't be that way, Steel... dumb... dumb face... smelly... eyes..." And then snoring resumes. She looks pretty comfortable on the couch. More comfortable than you were on the bed at least. Hmm...
Not eager to return to the bed after your unremembered nightmare, you try to snuggle up to her. It takes a minute for you to move her legs enough to get in there, but you succeed soon enough. You shift and toss and turn, until the both of you are as close as you can be, on this tight little couch. You hope you don't fall off. You hope you didn't wake her...
As your thoughts drift and sleep comes again, you feel her grip on you tighten.

1/2

>>29676342
Ava is have lewd Hijack dreams. I don't know how to feel about this.

The night passes in the blink of an eye, and while you can't feel the sun, you feel as though morning has come. It's Saturday. You like to sleep in on Saturday's. Even when you wake up, you like to just lie in bed. And right now, you want to do anything but get up. You can feel Ava's breathing, steady and slow on the back of your neck. It's only a little uncomfortable but it's assuring to know she's there, her soft mane flowing over onto your body... mane? Did she transform while she was sleeping?
"Morning, kiddo." ,she whispers into your ear. She must have woken up before you. "What do you want for breakfast? I'm still counting this as your first day, so don't hold back."

>>29676370
Great taste in husbando tho.

>>29676416
Ice cream.
I turned the television off for you to save electricity.

>>29676416
Just some fruit please the pizza from last night was extremely filling.

>>29676416
Oh man, whatever fruits you have. Mangoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapes, bananas

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>>29676416
Some fruit please, what are we going to do today? Can I help you with your work? It seems really interesting.

Also snuggle back into her. This is nice.

>>29676763 >>29676718
>>29676443 >>29676437

The first thing that pops into your head is ice cream. You love ice cream, even if you don't get to have it often. You liked vanilla, but your favorites of all the flavors were the fruit flavored ones. It's maybe a little early for ice cream though... maybe just some fruit will do.
You lean back and nestle into Ava a bit more, trying to maintain your cuddling position. This is too nice for you to want to let go.
"Whatever fruits you have would be nice. Mangoes, bananas, cantaloupe, grapes-"
"I've got plenty of bananas and cantaloupe. So I guess that's what breakfast is gonna be." ,she replies. "Hey kiddo. I'm enjoying this as much as you, but... well, it's about 7:30 or so. I hafta be at work by ten and it takes an hour or so to get there. We gotta get up, Cuddle Bug."
Reluctantly, you groan and roll off the couch, Ava's warmth receding and a little bit of your happy fading away. She sits up on the couch, and the both of you stretch and yawn, waking up for the day. Ava jumps off the couch and heads for the kitchen, ready to make you your breakfast.

"I turned off the television for you to save electricity." ,you say eagerly, proud of yourself for thinking it.
"Yeah, I noticed, kid." ,she says, chopping bits of banana into a bowl for you. "I tend to conk out in front of it all the time, lose track of the day, you know? It'll be nice to have somepony be here to keep me up, or at least to turn it off when I pass out." She punctuates her sentence by slicing a cantaloupe in half aggressively, and begins to use what looks like a tiny ice cream scoop to take little balls of melon from the rind.
"So, what are we going to do today, Ava? Can I help you with your work?" ,you ask. "It seems really interesting."
"Maybe, kid, we'll see. Dress making and selling isn't much fun to me, but who knows, you might love it. As for the rest of the day... that's a surprise. You like surprises, yeah? Help keep your mind off things, right?"

>>29677180
"I... guess I like surprises?"
Also see if you can borrow a book for the day in case you end up getting bored at the shop.

Pausing for the night.
Haven't said it in a while so let me say it now.
I appreciate you guys so much

>>29677278
I appreciate all the work you put into writing. Really brightens my evening. Thank you, Mora.

>>29677278
Hey thanks so much for running I'm really enjoying these.

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>>29677399

>>29677180
I am largely neutral on surprises but I trust you enough I am sure you would tell me right now if it was something bad.

>>29677195
I like the book idea.

maybe we should ask her what her tamest erotica is the way she reacted to Coltquest makes it seem like that was an especially perverted one.

If we do not ask her about her erotica lets see if she has any clasics, maybe to kill a horse mockingbird or journey to the center of eqqus.

>>29678779
Goddamn it, stop asking about the porn.

>>29678779
dude listen to >>29678786
There are already plenty of lewd quests on this board let's have at least one relatively innocent SoL.

>>29678920
It seems silly to get offended when anon offered a more reasonable alternative. Probably knew it was unlikely to happen but felt he should give his thoughts anyway so offered an alternative as well.

>>29678779
Journey to the center of the horse earth sounds like a good idea if she has it.

page 8 is not for moth filly

>>29678779
You can go fuck right off. No lewd shit here, only innocent filly happytimes.

>>29679117
Partialy that and partialy excitment over finaly having a cyoa filly that is not annoyingly sexualy niave I really don't want us to forget we know what porn is or anything like that.

I certaintly do not want to make it a lewd quest.

"I guess I like surprises?" ,you say, not quite sure of yourself. "I'm kinda neutral on them. But, I trust you, and trust that you would tell me if it was a bad surprise."
Ava gives you another one of those funny looks, the kind that lets you know that what you just said really confused her.
"Kid, you've been through a real three ring circus of negativity, haven;t you?" ,she asks. It's more a statement than a question, but still, she's not quite sure what to think. "Like, seriously, why would I bother telling you about a surprise if it's gonna be bad. Who does that?"
"Well, there was this one time--"
"Ah, bup bup." ,she interrupts. "Don't wanna hear it. It'll just upset me, and then I'll spend all day thinking about whoever it was that did whatever they did to you and that'll absolutely ruin my ability to work."
"O-oh. All right..."
"Don't get me wrong kid, I wanna hear all about you. But let's spend some good times together before we focus on the sad times. Sound good?"
"Yeah, I guess so."
She takes two bowls, one large, one small, filled with banana slices and melon balls and walks to the table covered in sketchbooks. She sets the large bowl in front of you and the small in front of her, and gets to sketching in one of the books, almost absentmindedly taking bites in between pencil strokes.

As you bite into a slice of the potassium rich tropical fruit, accompanied by the soft, mellow juices of cantaloupe, a thought pops into your head. You're likely to get very bored at Ava's job. Is there maybe something you could do to entertain yourself?
"Say, Ava?" ,you start. "Do you maybe have a book I could borrow so I don't get bored while we're at your job?"
"Hrmph?" ,she grunts, her mouth full of fruit, the first overly large bite she's taken. "Oh, yeah, plenty kid. What'chu have in mind?"
"Well, do you maybe have Journey to the Center of Equus?"
"Ah, a fan of the classics, eh? Yeah, no problem, I've got a copy you can borrow. Anything else in mind?"

>>29681986
I don't think so.

>>29681986
Are your co-workers nice?

>>29682088
This.

>>29681986
>Kid, you've been through a real three ring circus of negativity, haven;t you?
Every hint we get of CB's past really seems to reinforce this
I do hope she manages to find some happiness in the end.

>>29682057 >>29682088
>>29682126

"I don't think so..." ,you say, pondering what else you could possibly ask. "Oh, um, there is one thing."
"Shoot, bugaboo." ,she says, finishing her bowl of fruit.
"Are your co-workers nice?" ,you ask. She seems unsure of how to answer this question.
"Yeah, pretty nice, I guess." ,she says. "Nothing real noteworthy about them I guess. My boss lady is a bit prissy, but she just has some kind of perfectionist thing when it comes to dresses I think." She looks off to the side, presumably at a clock or something and her eyes get a little wide.
"Ah, shoot. You almost done, Cuddle Bug? It's almost eight, and we've got a bit of a walk ahead of us."
Not wanting to be responsible for Ava being late, you scarf down the remainder of your fruit bowl breakfast, and chew as quickly as you can.
Choking down a couple mouthfuls of the stuff, you smile at Ava and proudly declare, "Finif!"
Something about this seems to amuse her greatly.
"Pfffft, ahaha! C'mon kiddo." ,she says, subduing her laughter. "Let's get going." Quickly running to her room and grabbing a saddlebag and the book for you, you rush out the door, into the elevator, and into the lobby. Dor "Whatever his name is" tips his cap at you as he opens the door and wishes you both a good morning. You wish him a good morning in return.
Walking out into the street, you see that they're just as hustling and bustling as they always were. You never liked it. With how uncomfortable all the activity makes you, you've often wondered if Manehatten is the city for you.
As you walk alongside Ava, you get increasingly more anxious, the noises of the city coming together to form a veritable cacophany of discourse. You can't stand it, but you must endure.
"All right now, kiddo, I'm gonna need you to stick close. I'm not great with streets, so I--, hey, Cuddle Bug, you alright? You seem a bit... off."

>>29682615
Big cities make me nervous.
Sorry, it's stupid, I know...

>>29682615
Just the amount of people here I should be fine.

>>29682615
It's just a lot to take in. So many noises. Nothing to worry about.

>>29682644 >>29682647
>>29682657

"It's... It's just a lot to take in." ,you force out. "The amount of ponies all around... so many noises... it's nothing to worry about, I swear. I should be fine."
"...You don't seem like you'll be fine, bugaboo." ,she says, concerned. "Be honest with me."
"Well,big cities make me really nervous. Sorry, it's stupid, I know..." You droop your head, facing the sidewalk as you trail off. The only thing visible to you now is the gray of the cement and the hooves of the ponies all around. Sweet Celestia, how stupid you must look, to have lived in this city for so long and still be nervous in the crowds.

Your thoughts are interrupted as a hoof is placed on your forehead and makes it's way gently back across your mane.
"No worries. Just, try to relax, you know? Crowds ain't fun, believe me, I hate 'em too." There is a brief lull as you look up to Ava's face. She seems to be blushing for one reason or another.
"Y-You know, if you want, you could maybe ride on my back or something. O-Or not. Totally up to you. Your day and all that."

>>29682841
Thank you, Ava. I'd like that.

>>29682841
Could I hold out my hoofsies and pretend I'm flying?

>>29682841
Really? No one ever let me do that.

>>29682841
I wouldn't be too heavy?

>>29682891
this but do not call them hoofsies we are not a fucking 3 year old.

>>29682899
Fine. But they will still be hoofsies in my heart. We will spread our pitiful little flimsy wings and hooves wide, and fly.

>>29682891
What? Can Bug not fly? Maybe she's never tried or her wings are too small? Maybe it's hard for her?

>>29682891
>>29682979
That's an excellent point can't we fly for real?

>>29682979
>>29682987
After our moth dad died our terrible mother never taught us to fly. We have no idea how to use our wings. Fortunately, Ava knows how to fly with insectile wings. It'll be like learning to play catch and IT WILL BE ADORABLE.

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>>29682891
Cute, but please don't say hoofsies, we're a big filly, not a little filly.
>>29682979
We can fly, but it's nice to play pretend sometimes as well.

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>>29683100
Hnnng

>>29683100
I really like this explanation.

>>29683100
Yes, yes please.

"Really?" ,you say, surprised. "Nopony ever let me do that."
"Yeah, really, kiddo." ,she says. "If you want, just hop on."
"Um, this might sound a little silly, but... do you think I could spread out my hooves and pretend I'm flying?"
"Well, I mean, sure, I don't see why not. But, don't you have wings? Can't you just fly?" Oh geez. You were hoping that wouldn't come up. You don't want to say it. You really, REALLY don't want to say it.
The word "pathetic" echoes in your mind as you get ready to explain yourself.
"A-after my papa died... my mo.... my m-mo..." ,you can't even choke that word out. "She... she never taught me how to fly. I have no idea how to use my wings..."
"Oh my gosh. Cuddle Bug, that's awful. Look, I won't ask again, just get on my back and do what you want, 'kay? Forget I said anything, yeah? Or, Or, maybe! Maybe I could show you what it's like sometime!" She leans in for a whisper. "Changeling wings and moth wings ain't so different, yeah? Should be cake. Sounds good, yeah?"
"Yeah... yeah that does sound pretty good."
"Good stuff. Now c'mon, hop on."
She bends down, far enough for you to get on her back, and you do. Slowly and carefully, you balance yourself. The lack of wings on her form makes it easy for you to hold on, and you're confident (as you can be at least) that you could hold your hooves out and not fall.
"You good to go?" ,Ava asks.
"Yeah, I'm okay."
"Well brace yourself, cause I'm about to shift into MAXIMUM OVERTROT."
Ava makes a big show about building up speed by trotting in place. She even does a bit of a silent countdown, totally unaware of the ponies around you making strange faces as they pass. She hits number one, and after a jarring leap that catches you off guard, she breaks into a comfortably quick trot.
You hold onto her neck for a minute, afraid you'll fall.
"Easy on the grip there, bugaboo. I won't let ya fall." Ava reassures you.

1/2

>>29683352
Be filled with childish glee for the first time in a long time.

Still a bit unsure of yourself, you try to accustom yourself to the rhythm of Ava's movements. You slowly loosen your grip, getting more and more comfortable with the speed at which she's moving.You tighten the grip of your hind legs around her barrel, and allow your fore legs to go free.
Emboldened by your newfound height and perspective, as well as your freedom of movement, you decide to do what you had asked to do in the first place. You stretch out your hooves, out as far as they can go, and you close your eyes. And even though you don't know what it feels like for true, you imagine this must be what it feels like to fly. The wind softly blowing against you, no cares, no worries; it's only you... and Ava. Ava's so great. You've barely known her a day. Even if she is just using you for love, she's treated you better than a great deal of ponies who didn't want anything from you.
"You doing alright, Cuddle Bug?" ,Ava asks.
You hardly hear her, but manage an almost inaudible "Yeah..."
A warm feeling washes over you, and your whole body tingles with happiness. You haven't felt like this in a long time. You feel so good you could... you could...

You start to laugh. It's not much at first. Just a little giggle at first. But it grows. You can't control it, and you love that you can't. the laughter bursts out of you until it rocks you, and you can't keep your balance anymore. You grab onto Ava again, not for safety, but to hug her. This is wonderful. So, so wonderful, and you hope that she can feel every ounce of your appreciation in this hug, even as she keeps trotting along.

Sorry that took a minute, writing is hard

>>29683458
That felt really good to read.

Let's keep it up until we get to the boutique.

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>>29683458
All I want is for our little bug to be happy, and seeing her like this fills me with joy.

>>29683458
ask her her bosses name so we can greet her when we arrive.
>inb4 rarity or one of her managers

>>29683464
It's okay just so long as you don't give up on us.

>>29683491
You said it

My brain is hazy from lack of proper sleep and high octane feel writing. Will continue earlier tomorrow
Or maybe update a little later tonight. Just have to rest a minute.
You guys are great and I'm glad you're so invested in this little moffs plight.

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>>29683458
I FEEEEEEEEEEL!

>>29683640
Rest up Mora we will await your return.

>>29683504
We're in Manhattan, yeah? So I'd say in all likelihood Coco is the manager.

>>29683640
I am curious did you have plans for each of the potential adoptees at the beginning.

>>29683915
Yes. And each would have required something of Cuddle Bug, and Cuddle bug would have had to grow in different ways to accommodate for the different positions she would have had in these other families.
That's neither here nor there right now though, and I don't want to delve too deep into that yet

>>29683640
I'll be here waiting for whenever you come back :)

>>29683458
Tell Ava that you are happy.

One post before I go to bed

>>29683481 >>29683504
>>29683995

You struggle for a minute to cease your laughter. You only want to tell her how you feel. But you're feeling it too much to say anything. So you just hug harder.
"I get what you mean, kiddo." ,she says without turning around. "I'm happy you're happy
You're glad she was able to understand. Even so, you can feel yourself regaining the ability to speak, no longer silenced by joy.
"Thank you, Ava."
"No worries."
"So... what's your boss like? What's their name?"
"Ah, well, the owner is some mare from a village called Ponyville. Names Rara, or something like that. Overly styled mane, fake lashes, what I assume is a fake accent' playing pretend, just like me, as far as I can tell. Her love for dresses and fashion are pretty genuine though."
"My manager though," she continues. "Her name is Coco "something or other".
"Don't you remember her name? She's your boss after all.'
"I remember the first bit, but... well, I'm sure I have it written down in a notebook somewhere. Hard to remember names when you're constantly having to come up with new ones, you know?""
"Not really."
"Good. You shouldn't have to."

As the two of you trot along, you on her back, you make note of all the things you pass: a park, several coffee shops, a deli or two, the pizzeria that you had ordered pizza from (the old stallion from before waved as you passed by).
You also notice a very bright store, covered in posters and pictures. It looks like a fun place.

About a half hour later, you arrive at a fancy looking store, with dresses in the windows and ponies behind the clear glass doors putting more dresses on mannequins. In fanciful cursive letters above the doors, it says "Carousel Boutique".
"All right, kiddo. Time for work." ,Ava says. "And time for you to get down."

>>29684721
Nooooooo~
And cling into the fluff

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>>29684721
Shouldn't it be Rarity For You?

>>29684738
Clearly it says "Carousel Boutique" which is the name of the franchise and then also "Rarity for You" because it is the name of the specific store.

>>29684731
Mane she's not a fluffy moth At this time

>>29684721
Get down we would not want to disappoint ava.

>>29684721
Nuzzle her mane then get down.

>>29686270

b

>>29685455 >>29685363
>>29684731

You really don't want to get down. Like, you really don't want to get down. But... you don't want to disappoint Ava. So you give her a tight hug from her back.
"Okay Ava, I'm ready." ,you tell her. She lowers down to let you off, and you hop to the concrete. As the two of you prepare to enter, you notice another sign directly under Carousel Boutique, only slightly smaller. In the same cursive script, it says "Rarity for You." Rarity must be the name of the owner. Its a nice name.
Ava knocks on the door, and a light coated, blue maned mare answers. She seems rather small in her presence even though she's just as tall as Ava.
"Oh, Ava, good you're here. I'm gonna need you to get started on unpacking the most recent shipment of supplies, and when you're done there, you can get to-" ,She stops speaking as she notices you, standing next to Ava, your presence even weaker than her own.
"Oh, hello there little filly. Ava?" ,the mare asks. "Who is this?"
"Ah, well, this is, uhhh..." ,she seems to be struggling to explain. You wonder why? "This is Cuddle Bug. I adopted her yesterday and I, uh, didn't have any time to find a sitter. So, uh..."
"Ava." ,the mare starts. "Let me tell you... how happy I am for you! Adopting a filly is a big responsibility, but I'm sure you're more than up to the task. You said her name was Cuddle Bug?"

Without waiting for an answer, she turns to you, and stoops down to your level.
"Hi there, Cuddle Bug!", she says. "My name's Coco Pommel, but you can call me Coco. I'm your mom's co-worker here at the boutique." You notice Ava cringe at the use of the word "mom" again. Meanwhile, Coco seems to be checking out your antennae.
"So, are you a moth pony?" ,she asks nervously. "That's kinda neat. I'm sure we could find some cotton fibers for you to snack on. Just promise not to snack on any of our dresses, okay?"
That didn't sound like a joke.

>>29688115
"I dunno. I'm pretty hungry and fancy clothes taste the best."

Try to say it with a straight face.

>>29688115
Nod solemnly.
I promise not to eat any dresses. I already had breakfast.
Do moth ponies actually eat cotton?

>>29688316
I'm fairly certain that only the larvae eat cotton, as afar as real moths go. I don't think a mothpony would eat cloth but it would be fun for it to be a common misconception or only babby moffs eat cotton.

>>29688158
>>29688316

You nod as solemnly as you can, not wanting to get Ava in trouble with something you say.
"I promise not to eat any dresses." ,you say seriously. "I already had breakfast."
"Good to hear!" ,Coco says, satisfied. "Now, Ava, you get to the stock room and help the others unload. When you're done let me know, and you can show me some of those designs you've been working on."
"Whatever you say, Coco" ,Ava says enthusiastically. "You be good, all right, kiddo?"
"I will, Ava." ,you assure her. "...I'll miss you."
She pats your head and rustles your mane. Reaching into her saddlebag, she pulls out Journey to the Center of Equus and gives it to you.
"We won't be apart long. Enjoy that book, all right? Be sure to have a lot to tell me when we leave, 'kay?"
"Okay, Ava." ,you reply.
Another pat, and she walks off to the back of the store, almost reluctantly joining her co-workers.
Coco, meanwhile, puts her hoof around your shoulder and guides you to a side room.
"We can't have you running around the store, for a few reasons, but I'm sure that book will keep you entertained. Do you like to read, Cuddle Bug?"
"Oh, I love to read." , you say. "Books are so interesting, adventures and fantasy and-"
"That's lovely deary," she interrupts. "And I'd love to talk about it more, we're really busy in the store today. Don't worry about getting lonely though; our boss, Rarity, brought a little somepony over that you might get along with."
She rushes you into the room, worried about whatever is happening in the store today.
"Somepony will be by to bring you both snacks a little later. Enjoy yourselves, girls!" She shuts the door behind her, leaving you with your thoughts, your book, and whoever this other foal is that you've yet to see.

"Um... hello?" ,you hear a voice behind you say
You turn around, startled to see a unicorn filly, a coat of pearl white hair, and a mine of purpe and pink swirls. She's eyeing you curiously from a beanbag in the corner.

>>29688646
O-oh, hello

>>29688646
Hello..........I'm Cuddle Bug. I have a book.

>>29688646
Ask her her name and give her ours. Does she have a cutie mark, if so what is it.

You know with Ava's interactions we have/witnessed I'm starting to form a bit of a theory.

She has a commitment issue - she's been a nomad for who knows how long and as a result she's not good/afraid of any sort of long term relationships. Look at the way she's bad a remembering her co-workers names, how she's essential friendless, shies away from words like "mother", and while she has been nice avoids any of the 'heavier' topics in conversations.

>>29688752 >>29688756
>>29688958

"O-oh, hello there," ,you say, almost to nervous to speak. If not for the burst of happiness during your walk with Ava, you might not even have the strength to talk to this filly. "My name is Cuddle Bug. I, uh,.... I have a book." To emphasize that you have a book, you hold said book out awkwardly for several uncomfortable moments. You just kind of stand there, holding the book out, probably too far away for her to even see the cover. You can see her trying to look at the cover, with her sharp green eyes, trying to figure out the cover, probably feeling just as awkward as you.
You put the book down to your side, finally able to find what few words you can muster.
"S-so, whats your name?", you ask her.
She gets up from her seat, and walks over to you, her expression soft and friendly, a smile on her face. You can see her cutie mark as she approaches, a kite shield looking emblem, with a star and musical not in the center. You aren't sure what it represents. Something in music maybe?
As she steps up to you, she extends a hoof.
"My name's Sweetie Belle. My friends call me, well, Sweetie Belle." ,she says, sweetly, almost singsong.

>>29689320
Oh, okay. Hello Sweetie.

>>29689320
Ah my name is cuddle bug but I am not sure I have any friends.

>>29689320
I'm Ava's kid. Coco said Rarity brought you over. Are you her kid?

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>>29689320
Do you have many friends?

>>29689320
Begin slowly trying to hide your face in your own fluff.

i'm tired, hungry and my eyes are on fire from staring at a screen all day. Gotta pause here. Might run tomorrow
Sorry to quit out so soon.
If I don't run tomorrow please keep thread bumped
You guys are still the best

>>29689320

Looks good to me>>29689354

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Is it wrong for me to want to cuddle and love moth filly, and tickle her tummy?

>>29690254
No. As long as you don't try and do anything lewd.

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>>29690337
>Even thinking about doing something lewd to moth filly
No

>>29689073
Should we be concerned?

>>29690844

>>29691411
Flump

>>29691902
Dusty moth bump.

>>29692325

>>29692805

>>29693448

Page 10 is not for Moth

>>29694976
Nor is page 8 for half-moff.

>>29695518
Or even page six.

>>29695745
Neither is page nine.

>>29695518
>>29695745
>>29696406
>>29694976
The only place for moff is in a fellow bug's shapeshifted chest floof.

You're all a bunch of peaches, every single one of you a darling.

Really though, you guys are great. Session on monday. See you there!

>>29696664
I love you too

>>29696664
I'm going to call you senpai.

>>29696664
Thanks! I luv u <3

>>29696664
So I'm sweet and fuzzy with a hard core?
Also thanks for running see you Tuesday hooray for timezones

>>29698387

10

>>29698918

>>29700341