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Hey, ah... Vision - I mean, Jonas - of the Young Avengers got sent home. Sorry, if you knew him.
[Why is he always full of bad news? Ugh... let’s try to be less depressing for a while.]
There’s something else I wanted to talk about today: since I got here almost a year ago I’ve noticed how there’s this huge range of cultural norms across the multiverse- which makes sense, different worlds have different standards, I get it. People who are accepted in one world aren’t tolerated in another. Luceti’s kind of an anomaly, where there’s really not much, if any prejudice. I mean, there’s the whole Malnosso versus Us mentality, but that’s because of what they do, not what they are. Basically what I’m saying is that I think that’s great, and I want to do my part to keep encouraging that universal acceptance here for the people who might not be able to get it back where they come from, open up discussions to people who might not be sure about who or what they are, um...
Okay, this is a really roundabout way of saying I want to start an LGBT club. If you don’t know what that means, here’s a breakdown:
[Below is a jotted list-
L = Lesbian = girls attracted to girls
G = Gay = guys attracted to guys
B = Bisexual = guys and girls attracted to BOTH guys and girls
T = Transgender = People who feel like they were born in the body of the wrong gender (or genderfluid)
*Q = Questioning = Anyone not sure about the above or if they apply
And then it returns to voice.]
Those are really oversimplified, and there's still a lot of other words people use to define themselves, but you get the gist of it. I’d really like to meet up with anyone who matches any those descriptions, or feels like they might, or are just curious about it. I’m gonna put up some posters with suggested meeting times and places, but if you have any questions or just want to talk about it, you can use the journal (it’s okay to be anonymous!) or come right to the school. I’ve got a table set up and I’ll be here pretty much all day. I don't know if this is going to go anywhere, but it's worth a shot, right?
One last thing- we’re looking to make this a safe place, so if you plan to come just to make fun of people: we have a Hulk.
[And true to his word, Billy will be at the school, curled up in a chair at a plain table littered with papers. He’s designing posters and doodling various symbols to use for logos. Come bother him if you like?]
[Why is he always full of bad news? Ugh... let’s try to be less depressing for a while.]
There’s something else I wanted to talk about today: since I got here almost a year ago I’ve noticed how there’s this huge range of cultural norms across the multiverse- which makes sense, different worlds have different standards, I get it. People who are accepted in one world aren’t tolerated in another. Luceti’s kind of an anomaly, where there’s really not much, if any prejudice. I mean, there’s the whole Malnosso versus Us mentality, but that’s because of what they do, not what they are. Basically what I’m saying is that I think that’s great, and I want to do my part to keep encouraging that universal acceptance here for the people who might not be able to get it back where they come from, open up discussions to people who might not be sure about who or what they are, um...
Okay, this is a really roundabout way of saying I want to start an LGBT club. If you don’t know what that means, here’s a breakdown:
[Below is a jotted list-
L = Lesbian = girls attracted to girls
G = Gay = guys attracted to guys
B = Bisexual = guys and girls attracted to BOTH guys and girls
T = Transgender = People who feel like they were born in the body of the wrong gender (or genderfluid)
*Q = Questioning = Anyone not sure about the above or if they apply
And then it returns to voice.]
Those are really oversimplified, and there's still a lot of other words people use to define themselves, but you get the gist of it. I’d really like to meet up with anyone who matches any those descriptions, or feels like they might, or are just curious about it. I’m gonna put up some posters with suggested meeting times and places, but if you have any questions or just want to talk about it, you can use the journal (it’s okay to be anonymous!) or come right to the school. I’ve got a table set up and I’ll be here pretty much all day. I don't know if this is going to go anywhere, but it's worth a shot, right?
One last thing- we’re looking to make this a safe place, so if you plan to come just to make fun of people: we have a Hulk.
[And true to his word, Billy will be at the school, curled up in a chair at a plain table littered with papers. He’s designing posters and doodling various symbols to use for logos. Come bother him if you like?]
[action]
Hey, uh. Twilight?
[action]
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Wow, look at you all humanized. If this spell really does work it'll be halfway to a body swap.
[action]
Now, before you turn into a pony, there are some things you should know. First of all, you're gonna be shorter, so make sure you put everything within reach. Unless you're gonna be a pegasus, in which case you could just fly. Or a unicorn, in which case you could just use your magic.
Also, you're gonna need to learn to walk on four hooves. It's a little different than walking on two legs. Easier to balance, for one thing. But that will come with a little practice, and that's why I'm here!
1/2
[Sarcasm aside, he steps further in to where there's more room to move, takes a deep breath, and lifts his hands to focus inwards, starting up a chant.]
IwanttobeaponyIwanttobeaponyIwanttobeaponyIwanttobeaponyIwanttobeapony...
[The magic glow surrounds him almost immediately, starting at his hands and moving to spread over the surface of his entire body. It swirls and sparks, flickering like a flame, turning his eyes an ethereal blue. As the chant goes on longer the light seems to consume him, like a small aqua-coloured bonfire in the middle of the living room, until it finally bursts outwards, and-]
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...Wh... whoa...
[action]
Hold on. You okay? That was some magic! How do you feel?
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[He wavers a bit on all fours, spreads his legs to try and balance himself, then lifts a hoof, peering down and around to try and look at himself.]
Oh my god. Oh my god, I'm a pony. This is the weirdest thing I've ever felt...
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[ She looks to see what his cutie mark is, but it's obscured by- ] Look, you've even still got your cape! It's so cute!
[action]
...Wow, this whole not-having-hands thing is really jarring. How do you even deal?
[action]
[ She lifts the cape to see what his cutie mark is. And if he has one. ]
[action] I wrestled with this for a while 8[
And there isn't actually a cutie mark- since they aren't something normal for him and the concept is fairly new, he didn't even think to make one for himself.]
I don't think it works...
[action] Sorry :/ Ponification is hard?
[ She looks quickly back to Billy. ] Have you actually changed? Or is it just an illusion? Can you tell?
[action] lmao nah I'm just indecisive
...That's adorable.]
Uh- I don't know. It feels real, though? I mean, as real as a spell can get. Usually when I try out illusions they take more effort- I have to keep chanting to keep it going long-term. This feels like a different kind of magic.
[action]
She is amused by his examination of his body, though. ] Do you want to go outside and try running?
[action]
Okay! I mean, I doubt I'll actually get as far as running, more like tripping over my feet, but, uh. Outside would probably be a good place to do this, yeah.
[action]
[ She opens the door for him, still watching him carefully to make sure he doesn't fall over.
[action]
[He goes ahead and steps through the doorway, moving carefully, but a little quicker with each successful set of steps. He seems halfway confident about it, too- until he hits the stairs.
Oh dear.]
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Y... you're stronger than you look...
[Being carried while turned into a pony is pretty much the weirdest feeling.]
[action]
Twilight attempts to keep her arms outstretched so that Billy lands more softly. She, on the other hand, falls flat on her face. ]
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Wh... I-I think I should do the rest on my own... are you okay?
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[At least they're most of the way down the stairs. And since he doesn't want her to fall another flight, he starts making his way down the last set, very carefully. It's... not as hard as it looks, though it's definitely not as easy as he's used to.]
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[action] apologies for the wait