Mare in the Moon

      “Ah yes. I heard of you three from stories        when I was... Younger.” 

She speaks bitterly at the mention of being younger. Back when she ‘technically’ didn’t exist.

Confusion wrote itself plainly on the princess’s face. Mixed with the rather unconcealed look of shock– and what was that? Fear, even? It almost looked like it.

The mare let the hint of a smirk show at the young pony's expressions. For a new princess, she didn’t seem to be doing a  good job at it if she couldn’t even hide fear or confusion.

I had a bit of debate about this. I initially was just going to delete it like I did the other messages, since it’s clear my mutuals only rule is getting ignored here. But I decided instead to try be a bit more helpful (this might just come across as rude so oops but oh well).

Personally, and I know some other RPers feel the same, I really dislike all variations of asks like this (I think we’ve all gotten “RP?” “Wanna RP?” etc asks before). I mean, yes I appreciate that someone wants to interact with me, but there are other ways to initiate it, ways that seem more thoughtful. This isn’t really about the issue of ignored rules, but rather how to approach people.

If there’s someone you want to RP with, sending an ask is good, but I suggest the ask has some sort of idea within it. And some sort of greeting too, otherwise it’s quite rude.

Think about your muse and the muse you want to interact with, come up with a few different plots/thread ideas or admit you don’t have an idea and ask if they have any ideas they would wish to RP with your muse.

Message them like, “Hey there! I really love your muse and portrayal and I would love to rp with you sometime.”

If you have an idea, add it on like, “I was thinking it would be cool to do a thread with our muses doing *insert idea* or *insert other idea*. If those don’t interest you or you have another idea, let me know.”

If you don’t have an idea, say something like, “I don’t have a thread idea yet, but if you have one, I’d love to hear it. Or we could look through some sentence starter memes and plot together.”

“Because I live a terrible life. I-I am a orphan… meaning my mommy and daddy died. And the fact is they died right in front of me. I had to watch them burn. I was lucky to leave my home since it was so weak.” He replied as he shuddered. The little 11 year old frowning. 

“I miss my mommy and daddy… but I have to live in the streets, scavenging for food, water and shelter. This is why I am so skinny… was I am full of dirt.” He replied rubbing his short arms. He felt tears prick up in his eyes. “I-It was so scary.”

The mare could feel some sympathy for the child. Yet not enough to care too much. It might not be showing yet but she did care. Even if it was as small as a grain of sand.

      “There is nothing that can be done for lost        time or ones who have departed. They are         gone child. Will never be part of your life        again unless in memory. Therefore clinging        to them memories are futile. They will do         nothing but drag you down and consume         you until your naught but a weak being        who will be able to do nothing for themselves.”

Nightmare sighed in some defeat as she had a silent stare down with the child.