video | r u freakin kiddin me

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Who: Luke fon Fabre
Broadcast: Yes
Action: The Marsiva
When: The late morning

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[Luke is already up and running around when the feed snaps on. He's got bright red hair and a long white coat, opened to show a red gem at his collarbone.]

Hey! Is anyone here? Can anyone hear me? I'm-- uh, I think I'm trapped! Hello?

[Wait, there's a red light and some kind of screen! He rushes over, not really recognizing this kind of technology but he'll take it. The stuff in the ranches was a lot like this, just less polished.]

There has to be a way... Maybe I can pull up a map? What would Jade do... Wait, I know! [He smashes a LOT OF BUTTONS. And turns the feed off in the process.

Oops.]

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[Oh, you poor, sweet summer child. Here, a couple seconds later Pinkie finishes getting that engine tuned up, wipes her hooves enough that she won't get the communicator all greasy, and sure enough if Luke manages to answer that beeping, a... VERY bright pink pony will appear on the screen, tada!]

Hey, there! Welcome to the Marsiva, you're in outer space now! But don't worry, a LOT of people say time stops for you until you go home again!

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[That's a lot of info to take in. Granted, this isn't the first time he's seen a talking horse, but the unicorn was way more majestic. And less... pink.]

Uh-- I'm-- what?

[Yeah, that didn't quite sink in.]

Space? Time? This is way too much!

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[Whatchu talking about, ALL ponies are majestic! Just because she doesn't have horns or wings she's a lesser pony? That's racism!

Naaah, Pinkie's not offended at all, still giving Luke a bright, gentle smile.]

Oh, I KNOW, it was LOT for me to take in at first too! But so far everypo-- BODY's been super nice and friendly!

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So we're all kidnapped? What about the people who took us?

[He needs to get back. He needs to get back!]

I'm sorry, I really can't stay. If I don't go back, something really bad will happen. I know you said time stops but-- how can we be sure?

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[Aw, baby. She was pretty freaked out too when she first got here. That's why Pinkie's smile softens a little for him now.]

Because a lot of people here have said it, and one of them's a friend from MY world, and he got taken by another place before this one. And I trust him a LOT!

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[Has anyone considered the possibility that Pinkie and Cheese are distantly related? Because they look related. Just saying.]

I... I guess that's proof enough for anyone.

[He is worried, terribly so, but he doesn't want to bother this girl-- er, pony-- any more than he already has. So he smiles and bears it.]

I really hope he's right. My friends need me, even if I can't do much.

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[Welp, if they are, it's definitely not on the side that's possibly related to the Apples, they checked out THOSE sides of the families thoroughly. But hopefully they're not too closely related, that might make planned CR weird I mean what

Still, she gives a little "I know" nod.]

I know, me and MY friends do lots of stuff together too, and not just fun stuff! We also help keep Equestria safe if we need to! But I trust these guys since they've DONE this whole world-traveling thing before, and I trust my friends to be able to hold on until I can help out too! So either way, gotta have SOME faith, right?

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[Eh, not close enough to matter then!]

Yeah. You're right.

[He takes in a deep breath, lets it out. As the Chosen, he can't let how panicked he is show. -- No, Guy wouldn't agree with that, but Guy isn't here. If Luke loses control then everyone might get the wrong idea. He might be called a monster.

He touches his right arm beneath the sleeve.]

If I'm not there to take responsibility, they'll come after my brother. I absolutely can't let that happen. My friends know that, so...

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[Dude, Pinkie's seen sooo many monsters. You're definitely NOT a monster, alright.]

Sooo they should be able to keep your brother safe? Especially since you'll be with them when you get back?

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[He nods.]

Yeah. They'll make sure nothing happens to him. [He's not sure they can make Asch take his medicine, but Natalia probably could.]

... Sorry for causing you any trouble. You're really nice.

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Aw, thanks, it's no trouble at all! We've gotta help each other out, right?

I'm Pinkie Pie, by the way!

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[His tone grows a touch softer.] Yeah.

I'm Luke. [He's never heard of a Pinkie Pie. Maybe it's because she's pink?]

How long have you been here?

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<small[The wonderful thing about Pinkie Pies is-- oh yeah, that high school girl version of her. And the Bad Mirrorverse. And that one time with the Mirror Pool-- okay, so there's more than one Pinkie, but she's still unique.]</small>

It'll be a week tomorrow! Although some of the people I've talked to have been here longer!

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[She's definitely unique.]

How-- how much longer?

[Oh dear.]

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Well, Cheese has been here a year and a half, that's the longest I've heard so far!

not a problem, if i'd cared i would've pmed you. |D

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A-- a year... and a half...

[He bites his bottom lip. He doesn't have that long, he knows that. But he doesn't want to upset Pinkie Pie, so he doesn't elaborate.]

That's a really long time. I hope we all go home soon.

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[CHILD are you terminally ill?!

Luckily, though, her "hunches" are always hit and miss so she just interprets it as homesickness.]

Mm, I know. ESPECIALLY being away from your friends. But Finn also said it varies a lot; some people stay here really SHORT times too, if that helps.

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[Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.... maybe.]

I guess that's what I'll have to hope for. [A pause.] No offense! I just-- I'd rather visit after this is all over.

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I know, I know. If the Atroma'd taken ME in the middle of stopping a bad guy instead of a regular night when I was asleep, it'd DEFINITELY be a downer on the enjoyment factor.

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[Stopping bad guys. If only it were so simple.]

So, um... sorry for asking this, but are you some kind of sacred creature?

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[Blink.]

PFFFFFT hahahaha NO silly, I'm not sacred! I'm just a regular Earth pony!

[Says the part-time magical girl, best friend to the Princess of Friendship, and an ambassador to boot.]

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Oh, you're earth element?

[.... no.... damn it Luke you are SUPER THICK SOMETIMES]

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No, my Element's LAUGHTER!

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Oh, please. There are eight elements and laughter isn't one of them.

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No, SIX! Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty, Loyalty, and Friendship-slash-Magic!