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On a wooden table, a medium sized rock sat broken. Split into four, each speckled gray piece rolled to reveal the jagged edges where the break released it. A golden hoof gently poked one of the pieces, making it wobble sadly. An equally sad foal sighed, letting the shard wobble to a stop on its own. The colt crossed his hooves, laying his head on top of them, eyes level with his shattered prized possession.

Wabi Sabi knew in his heart that nothing in the world was permanent. Just like seasons, everything ebbed and flowed, sometimes faster or slower than other things. He had figured that his rocks would last longer...

But he didn't account for the pull of gravity on his collection. The rock was a lovely egg shape originally, and it had rolled from the table, hitting the hard ground and breaking.

"What do I do with you now?" Wabi asked the rock in a morose tone. He did like imperfect things, but this one was now..too imperfect. No, it wasn't just imperfect, it was ruined.

@Chrys

A pile of rocks towered above a green-haired foal. His bright orange eyes scanned a rock, turning it over and over in his hooves while he pondered its markings. He finally shook his head, and placed it with a smaller pile, picking another one from the larger group and repeating the motion.

Wabi Sabi liked this one; it joined the few behind him while he smiled. He had originally been doing this project inside the house behind him, but his mother had wielded her power and had him remove them on the grounds that someone could slip. But it was alright; it was a nice day, so the foal didn't mind sitting outside instead.

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"GET. BACK. HERE!!!" came the angry shouting of a yellow colt as he tore through the grass after a wild cat, his black orbs narrowed and fierce. The cat darted past another colt and his pile of stones, skirted a tree then jumped a fence a few feet away.

Cursing, Shockstar slid to a halt, huffing and puffing, one hoof raised and shaking at the fleeing cat. They always fled! Every single one! How was he supposed to become the best trainer if he couldn't catch any other critters except one! And even that one didn't count as he received it as a gift from an annoying yellow fluff pony who found him as a blister pack. "Uhg. This is ridiculous." he brooded, stomping a hoof on the ground.

It was only then did he realize the other colt next to him, playing with a pile of stones. "Er....." he blinked, staring oddly at the other foal. Just what was he even doing?

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His methodical rock-looking was interrupted by a very odd looking phony chasing a cat. The cat outsmarted him, taking shelter in a tree while to foal pouted. Wabi stopped inspecting the rock in his hoof to stare at the foal instead. His tail was rather strange; more solid than a typical tail.

It was then that he realized that this red cheeked foal was staring right back at him. He blushed slightly, then smiled, waving the hoof that currently wasn't holding a rock. "Hi." he said lamely, unsure just what to say.

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"Eh..." was all Shockstar seemed to be able to spit out for a few seconds until he gathered his wits. "Ah, hi?" he blinked, tilting his head as his unique tail seemed to flick one single flick. He gazed back to where the cat had disappeared then back towards the foal and his... rocks? In that moment, his curiosity got the better of him and his current goal was forgotten. At least for now anyways. "Whaaaat... are you doing?" he asked, his black gaze peering over all the rocks, noting that they seemed to have markings of some sort and what the foal was....organizing? Separating? Something?

Adagio finished her lift, and rolled back down to the ground with a thwump. She laid on the mat for a few seconds, breathing heavily. This whole thing wasn't easy, trying to be a gymnast. It didn't help that the foals in her class were way above her as far as technique. She grumbled, rolled off the mat and threw a towel over she shoulders. Maybe she wasn't cut out to be in gymnastics.

She trudged home, seeing a plethora of tents that marked the circus. What would they do if she didn't have a talent? Would they kick her out? Or worse, separate her from her brother?

The earthy kid walked past one tent, then another, peeking in the flaps. She finally stopped at a tent that had rustling inside. Sticking her head in, she saw stacks of papers lining the walls. Newspapers! One page fluttered open with the wind and she stared at it.

*splash splash splash*

Gill Net brought his head up from the water, shaking the neon green and blue hair out of the way of his snorkel mask. He coughed a couple of times, and thrust the mask off his face with a hoof, shaking his hair. He was on the shore of the lake, towel and an encyclopedia a safe distance from the lapping waves. Next to this was a sketchbook with some crudely drawn fish.

The foal grumbled, trudging back to the book. It was open to a chapter called "Freshwater Lake Fish", and there were colorful fish depicted on the visible pages.

"How am I supposed to see black bass if they swim away when I look in the water!?" he mumbled, flopping down and wrapping his hair in a towel. Why couldn't he be born a mer like his mother? It would be easy to see fish then!

"This is so not what I thought a Talent Show was going to be..."

Adagio Act slumped in her seat, next to a foal she didn't know, while everyone else in the class chittered and chattered about their acts. The teacher had announced the Talent Show, and Adagio Act immediately knew she wanted to be partnered with her brother. They even shared a "I got you." look across the classroom...

And then they were told they would be assigned by random number.

And guess who was stuck with some rando?

Her brown eyes slid over to the bedecked foal, and she sighed. "So, what are you good at?" Not even an introduction, just right to the point.

Working on making this look pretty!

Gill Net wants to be an ichthyologist. He studies fish, and focuses mostly on lake dwelling fish. Gill Net is a bit of a know it all when it comes to his science, and he is hopeless when it comes to foals. They just don't know enough words!
Needs: All Elements!




Growth is a happy go lucky phony with a studious nature. He is fascinated with the way things work, and is constantly asking questions to the delight of his parents, and the chagrin of his teachers.
Needs: All Elements!



Wabi Sabi understands that life is a balancing act that will never truly balance; and he's ok with it. He's a mellow child that likes finding something "wrong" or "off" about things, because he believes that nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect. He appreciates naturally formed things, and has the beginnings of an impressive rock and driftwood collection. Sometimes seen by others as a bit melancholy.
Needs: Friends!




Needs: All Elements!

(Porting from the Gaia!)

Lettuce made his way towards the sisters' shop, humming as he tried to calm himself down. Dates like this were not his style in any way. He would had much prefer to have gone exploring the town with Stone, and if they happen upon a good restaurant or activity, then great! It was more laid back and even if they didn't find anything, hanging out together would had been enough.

However, he would be a fool if he turned down the invitation to karaoke, which in itself wasn't bad at all! It was just the getting ready and the waiting and the anticipation that Lettuce really didn't like.

None the less, he made it to the shop, quietly waiting outside for the sisters. He had pulled up his hair in a top man bun, and was wearing a dress up shirt that faded with an intricate and tiny pattern from a dark blue at the top to a peachy pink at the both. His sleeves were rolled up, and the  top buttons were undone so his seaweed sharktooth necklace was visible. His hover bracers were hidden under leather and shell wraps.

Water peeked out through the window of the closed shop for what seemed like the thousandth time, tail twitching with nerves. She pulled at the neckline of her shirt again, hoping she wasn't dressed too crazy.

The mer eyes her sister with more than a little bit of envy. She had legs, and wasn't limited like Water was. She floated over to the mirror, spinning in circles. She had on a black long sleeve, the kind where the neckline exposed her shoulders, paired with a denim miniskirt and a clunky but sparkly belt. Her own hover bracelets were masked by a wrist full of bangles that seemed to be every color of the rainbow. To make up for the black top of course. And her traditional orange makeup was always there!

She flicked her hair out again, smiling. A double date was safe. They didn't have to only rely on each other for entertainment.

Water went back to the window, only this time Lettuce had appeared outside! She let out a squeak and twisted away from the window, heart pounding. "He's here!" she whisper/shrieked to Geode.

Geode had no nervousness about the date what so ever!  She was ready for this shindig.  She hoped Water would be ok, she'd have to keep an eye on things while they were out.  Crooner had called earlier saying he'd meet them at the bar instead of the shop as it was closer.  Perfect, a great way to keep Water guessing about her new stud.

The purple wonder wore a perfect 80s inspired outfit to match her purple hair.  One shoulder exposed for tease combined with pink fishnets and black legwarmers.  The epitome of style!

Her hair proved a bit more complicated but she managed to style it half up to keep it from attacking anyone while she danced.  Make up always on point to match her main color, pink!

Just as she gave a final once over in the mirror she heard Water announce her date's arrival.  She grinned, winked to herself in the mirror then flew out.  "Alright!  Lets get this show on the road!  My Clyde will be meeting us there," she grinned and opened the door, "Hiya Lettuce!  Ready to have a wild night?"

[(Next for QC)]

Link to Gaia Thread

Quest List
1. Twitter Bit
2. Cherry Merlot (APPROVED)
3. Kit N Kaboodle
4. Gill Net (CONDITIONAL APPROVAL)
5. Wedding Bells
6. Swift Heart
7. Time Travel
8. Lei-ed Back
9. Backdraft (Next for QC)
10. Bubble Wrap
11. Almond Branch
12. Om Nom
13. Buzzword
14. Treble-Maker

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