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The Moon Also Rises

[Ever just had one of those days where everything is really irritating?]

[It isn't that Luna is unaccustomed to this kind of treatment. The last time she was drawn into another world to fight a war that wasn't hers, the culprit hadn't even had the decency to show their face. On the other hoof, her indignance had faded much faster when she couldn't aim it at anyone specific. Couldn't that Lux have allowed her to retain her magic - or at least her Dream Eaters - if she's meant to be fighting monsters here? What, would he prefer she kick them to death?]

[And these humans! Rude!]

[This pony can be found walking with head held deliberately high and wings tense at her side, meeting the eyes of passerby with unspoken challenge. She doesn't expect them to fling themselves at her feet, but a little common courtesy to a newcomer is not that great a thing to ask. All she wanted was to find a place of residence, honestly.]

[No matter. There must be others like her here, if patterns hold true - she'll find them.]

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You're not gonna get me this ti-what?

[Oh. Uh. Wait. That wasn't what Casey expected at all.]

...Does that mean you're not going to stomp my face in?

What do you take me for, child?

[At the very least, she sounds more tired and perhaps irritated than angry. Rudeness is one thing; frightening children is quite another.]

Yooooou're not a shadow monster, are you?

[Man, now he feels sort of embarrassed.]

Sorry...Just that I got attacked by a giant shadow horse monster a few months back. Broke my leg fighting that monstrosity. You kinda looked like it so I thought...

[He coughs, standing up.]

Uh...anyway, I'm fine.

...I see.

[She actually thinks she probably does. It's still an awkward way to meet.]

I am Luna, Princess of Equestria. [For whatever little the title is worth in this place, she still IS.]

[Casey has miniscule experience with royalty, and it shows.]

Oh, like the other one! What's-her-name...Celestia! You know her?

Anyway, I'm Casey Jones, vigilante warrior. [He takes out and spins his hockey sticks in what he thinks is an impressive manner as he says that, and then drops it to casually lean on it.] Nice to meetcha!

[...is that a hockey stick? That's not a weapon, that is a gaming tool.]

A pleasure...you know my sister?

[With enough imagination, EVERYTHING is a weapon.]

I met her once. She's pretty cool.

[Don't most royal siblings end up killing each other to take the throne? Or maybe it works different in magic horse land. Even CASEY isn't quite tactless enough to ask.

...but he is still dying to know.]

Are all pegacorns royal in your world, or is it just you two? Or are you the only two?

[SHUT UP CASEY]

Alicorns. And there are four of us now - the ruler of the Crystal Empire, and my sister's student. [Who doesn't really rule anything she's just kinda there. Luna's answering absently anyway; this is not the conversation she's interested in.] Is she still in the city?

[You have to be less subtle than that to get Casey to shut up.]

As far as I know, yeah, but I haven't seen her in awhile. Figure that giant flying horse-alicorns go wherever they want.

Do you know where she was staying?

Uh...if I had to guess I'd say the high rises? It's the nicest place to stay in the city. I mean, not exactly a castle or nothin', but I kinda doubt she'd be in the slums...

Sister does go where she pleases...

[Looking around where are these high-rises]

[Those're the buildings that are really high...]

Uh...I could show ya?

[There are a good number of high buildings.]

I would appreciate it, if it is no trouble.

Sure, I'm livin' there. Follow me, Princess!

...Heh, bet you're used to, like, a whole army of knights wherever you go, right? What's the word? Procession?

Processions are a bit more of a formal affair, but I do typically travel with one or two of my guards. The rest of them act as a sort of police force for the capital city, and maintain order in the castle and courts.

Regardless, I can protect myself. When my magic remains mine. [Not bitter!]

Heh, well, no worries, Your Highness. Casey Jones has got your back until you can figure out whatever powers you got!

[Look at him. Magic STILL gets him super excited.]

I didn't even HAVE magic before I got here, so they've probably given you something wicked awesome!

[Oh, um. She appreciates the thought, she's sure...]

And what magic do you have now, pray tell?

[OK, let's actually look cool in front of the princess. Casey snaps his fingers a few times.]

Fire! Check it!

[Except don't check it because he can't seem to get a spark going. He can feel the heat in his hands, but it won't seem to come into an actual flame...

Improvise, improvise...darting his eyes until a plan comes to him, he snags a leaf out of a nearby tree and sure enough, it starts curling and smoking. He holds it out to her like that was totally his plan all along.]

Ah! That seems useful!

[She doesn't think that was his plan at all, but embarrassing him won't make the magic come any easier. It's like a unicorn foal.]

I have known unicorns with talents in fire - it takes a great deal of training to battle in that manner, of course.

Heh, well...Had to teach myself how to fight without fire back home, so I'm sure I'll figure out how to fling fireballs too!

[Not going to mention the carnival he's already almost burned down...]

Did you fight often?

[THIS ONE LOOKS VERY YOUNG]

All the time!

[Sometimes, as he's learned, people don't take him seriously when he tells them WHAT he fights. He's in full Lone Vigilante Hero mode.]

My city is swarming with evil, a plague only Casey Jones can wipe out! Sure, it's a tough job, but nobody comes tougher than me!

[...oh dear.]

I see.

Ah, but, there is certainly no cause to fight alone here! We were all brought for the same purpose! [DO NOT RUN OUT TO CHASE SHADOW MONSTERS HUMAN CHILD]

Well, yeah, but no one can't be everywhere. Sometimes ya just gotta stand your ground and go it solo!

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