Something in Night Cap's chest feels funny as he gets no response.
Bittersweet, maybe? She's saved, at last. It's curious. This long awaited reunion has gone nothing like he imagined, but exactly as it should. The job is done.
As always, it's time to get back to work.
"Indeed. We have the ponies and the tools to keep that wand safe from the malicious use of ponies and keep ponies from the malicious use of that wand. Hitting it might only proke and unhealthy reaction.
Something to store the wand in for transit, s0mething to bind TAKE with for transit and the return of our missing ponies. All would be appreciated. Once done, we will depart and leave ypu to your work."
Moving over to Static, Scarlet lowered his head and whispered.
"You deserve a medal for this!"
Static grinned. "I've never been one to stand on ceremony. I'm just glad this all had a happy ending." He gave a glance to Dazzling Midnight and Silent Belle. "And that old enemies could become new friends. Not every day that happens. Worth much more than any medal."
*gasp* "How about a reinforced and magnetized net that's covered in fine grain glitter?" "I think he means in the category of medical, boss." "Oh, I don't really know. I guess for the moment, bring a few tulips for them. Be sure to bring the right ones." The worker rushed off. Meanwhile, Dazzling Midnight volunteered to speak with Brisk Iron first when they returned.
Maple feels Sad for Mr. Night Cap, he had wanted this to go a different way, clearly but the question he askes Tipsy Tulip was enough to remind Maple that she could be doing something more useful right now.
"Miss Tulip, Hello, down and over here... My name is Maple. Yes over here, as a duly appointed representative of the Keep Marketing department I would like to speak with you about how we can help each other form a more legitimate relationship going forward. I believe you may recall the recent incident on your train where some of us created contraptions out of parts from your cart... while I'm very much thankful for whatever it is your associate has gone to retrieve in regards to my friends and I's current medical needs, I would like to take the time now to work out a licensing agreement with you. As you know, our designs were our own - but without your help they simply wouldn't exist... what would you say to a 50/50 share of any and all future profits gained from the use of these devices and 75% of the sales of future copies of them, your percentage going up of course because -I can't think of anyone better to partner with for manufacturing."
Maple Squeezes Misty again before getting to her hooves and pulling the mane styler from it's hiding spot -aptly her mane. "I'm not sure what parts are even involved in the construction of this device so we wouldn't be able to recreate it -and I suspect the others as well -on our own, and it only seems fair to me to include you on this since we're all having a nice and calm friendly moment right now. Perhaps you or our other new friend Miss Midnight would like to try it... for some reason it very much made me feel better when I tried it out the first time. AH yes... the 'Manetamer' ...oh that's a perfect catchy name... because it totally says what it does and is a little cheeky joke about maintenance..." Maple can't help giggle at how quickly she came up with the name once she switched into marketing mode.
Static noticed Maple getting ready to say something. Given the grumps she was going through earlier with Dazzling, he was close tonadmonishing her to keep quiet lest she ruined the diplomacy they'd worked so hard to create.
Then he grinned asshe went into her sales pitch, not that he understood much of it. Marketing was a truly confusing language. But he couldn't help butbe impressed, and happy that Maple seemed in good spirits again.
[Why Ms. Jack! Are you trying to make an honest mare out of Tipsy?]
He decided to sit back and watch. He could use the break.
Night Cap opens his mouth to speak to Tipsy Tulip again.
Night Cap closes his mouth.
Bittersweet, maybe? She's saved, at last. It's curious. This long awaited reunion has gone nothing like he imagined, but exactly as it should. The job is done.
As always, it's time to get back to work.
"Indeed. We have the ponies and the tools to keep that wand safe from the malicious use of ponies and keep ponies from the malicious use of that wand. Hitting it might only proke and unhealthy reaction.
Something to store the wand in for transit, s0mething to bind TAKE with for transit and the return of our missing ponies. All would be appreciated. Once done, we will depart and leave ypu to your work."
Moving over to Static, Scarlet lowered his head and whispered.
"You deserve a medal for this!"
Static grinned. "I've never been one to stand on ceremony. I'm just glad this all had a happy ending." He gave a glance to Dazzling Midnight and Silent Belle. "And that old enemies could become new friends. Not every day that happens. Worth much more than any medal."
*gasp* "How about a reinforced and magnetized net that's covered in fine grain glitter?" "I think he means in the category of medical, boss." "Oh, I don't really know. I guess for the moment, bring a few tulips for them. Be sure to bring the right ones." The worker rushed off. Meanwhile, Dazzling Midnight volunteered to speak with Brisk Iron first when they returned.
Maple feels Sad for Mr. Night Cap, he had wanted this to go a different way, clearly but the question he askes Tipsy Tulip was enough to remind Maple that she could be doing something more useful right now.
"Miss Tulip, Hello, down and over here... My name is Maple. Yes over here, as a duly appointed representative of the Keep Marketing department I would like to speak with you about how we can help each other form a more legitimate relationship going forward. I believe you may recall the recent incident on your train where some of us created contraptions out of parts from your cart... while I'm very much thankful for whatever it is your associate has gone to retrieve in regards to my friends and I's current medical needs, I would like to take the time now to work out a licensing agreement with you. As you know, our designs were our own - but without your help they simply wouldn't exist... what would you say to a 50/50 share of any and all future profits gained from the use of these devices and 75% of the sales of future copies of them, your percentage going up of course because -I can't think of anyone better to partner with for manufacturing."
Maple Squeezes Misty again before getting to her hooves and pulling the mane styler from it's hiding spot -aptly her mane. "I'm not sure what parts are even involved in the construction of this device so we wouldn't be able to recreate it -and I suspect the others as well -on our own, and it only seems fair to me to include you on this since we're all having a nice and calm friendly moment right now. Perhaps you or our other new friend Miss Midnight would like to try it... for some reason it very much made me feel better when I tried it out the first time. AH yes... the 'Manetamer' ...oh that's a perfect catchy name... because it totally says what it does and is a little cheeky joke about maintenance..." Maple can't help giggle at how quickly she came up with the name once she switched into marketing mode.
Static noticed Maple getting ready to say something. Given the grumps she was going through earlier with Dazzling, he was close tonadmonishing her to keep quiet lest she ruined the diplomacy they'd worked so hard to create.
Then he grinned asshe went into her sales pitch, not that he understood much of it. Marketing was a truly confusing language. But he couldn't help butbe impressed, and happy that Maple seemed in good spirits again.
[Why Ms. Jack! Are you trying to make an honest mare out of Tipsy?]
He decided to sit back and watch. He could use the break.
Night Cap opens his mouth to speak to Tipsy Tulip again.
Night Cap closes his mouth.
Wow, I don't even need the Traveler's mantle.