A Begrudging Date

23 March 2014

21:45 Britemac_Apple trots into town, the large earthpony pulling a massive cart full of apples, he's a 'painted' hide color, primarly white with splotches of redbrown, he has a set of military esq flakk armor on as well as a saddle with a shotgun on each side "Damn, bout time I got here, dag nabbit, I told em ta give me the GPS"

21:55 Lonestar walks up to the apple pony with a smile, reconising him from the argument with Gyro "Hey there friend... hows it going?" He asked as he looked to the cart, it being full of apples for obvious reasons

22:06 Dusk is flying overhead with her saddlebags draped over her sides as she flies into the marketplace to get the rest of her shopping list that she had forgotten last time she went out.

22:07 Britemac_Apple hauls the massive cart into the market, a few apples spilling off the sides as he does before unhitching and sliding his weaponized saddle off, and into a storage box at the front of the cart "Whew, now then..." he says before putting a sign on the side of the cart "Fresh apples for sale, 2 bits each"

22:16 Dusk flies down to the applecart and walks up to the big stallion holding out 8 bits "I'll take 4 apples please!" She looks up at him with a bright smilke on her muzzle.

22:19 Britemac_Apple smiles back "Alright, any preference on type?" he asks he's a bit dirty and dingy, and theres a chunk missing out of his left ear, but, despite all that, he's not exactly bad looking

22:26 Dusk nods "I'll take a few granny smiths if you don't mind." She keeps smiling as she stands there holding out the bits.

22:29 Britemac_Apple nods and chuckles "You'd have ta go to Ponyville for that and their's only one...heh...just jokin' around, lil bit o' Apple humor" he says quickly pulling four small green apples from the cart "Here ya go, that'll be eight bits" he says, offering them to her

22:31 Dusk takes them gingerly before slipping them into her saddlebag. She hands over the bits "Here you go!" She smiles and tilts her head. "I don't believe I've seen you around before. You a traveling salespony?"

22:34 Britemac_Apple shakes his head. "Nope, I'm a member of the Apple Family. Woulda been here a few days ago but danged if I didn't get lost in th' forest" he says with a chuckles "Got orchards all over th' place, we are the primary suppliers of apples for most of Equestria" he adds on, boasting "So no, I'm not a travelin' sales pony"

22:36 Dusk nods and looks around "The only reason I asked is that I've been to the market here a few times and haven't seen you, but that's neat! I suppose I'll be doing business with you again soon!"

22:37 Britemac_Apple nods. "Probably" he says with a grin "I mean, I am takin' over for th' old fart who used ta bring our apples to Seaddle, he can't handle the trip so well any more"

22:40 Dusk says, "Ah I see. Well it does have to happen sometime eh?" She giggles a bit before buckling her saddlebag. "Good doing business with you!"

22:41 Britemac_Apple nods. "Same to you" he says "And do tell me how the apple's suit ya"

22:43 Dusk nods and waves to him as she turns around "Will certainly do when I see ya next." She flares her wings in preparation for taking off.

22:44 GyroTech strolls through the market , his saddle bags loaded down with various produce. Not paying attention to the new apple seller he strolls up to the cart. "I'll have my usual," he says, fishing out the bits.

22:44 Britemac_Apple smiles. "Oh, hey again there" he says chuckling "What, don't recognize me?"

22:46 GyroTech glances up upon hearing the voice and give him a faint smile. "Oh, its you...umm what what was it? Brightmane?"

22:48 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes "Britemac ya silly colt" he replies "Now, what can I get ya for?"

22:51 GyroTech smiles. " Pink Ladies as usual. What happened to the stallion who normally runs this stall?" He asks, dropping the bits out onto the table. He's got the price memorized by now.

22:59 GyroTech eyes him incredulously. "A date? I thought It'd been negotiated down to a friendly hanging out with just the two of us? I've been waiting for a time from you."

23:01 Britemac_Apple snorts. "No, orriginally it was somthin' else and we agreed on a date" he replies "And it's hard ta set a time when your busy working hard, yanno, a thing we earth ponies are rather known for, that said, tonite would work prefectly I think"

23:06 GyroTech lets out a little bit of a sigh, "Well alright I suppose. I don't actually have anything important going on, and my mare friend is out on business evening."

23:08 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes "Oh please, I know your eager to have th' chance" he teases "Not like gettin' ta know a good stallion's gonna be the end of th' world"

23:10 GyroTech rolls his eyes back and and teases, "Well that 'good stallion' may have come on a little too strong initially."

23:11 Britemac_Apple says "Well ya had certain things exposed and obviously in use, how was I supposed ta know I was comin' on too strong"

23:13 GyroTech blushes and looks down at the ground, kicking the dirt with a hoof. "Well...I mean...that really wan't my fault. I-I was attacked by that pegasus."

23:14 Britemac_Apple grins. "Well ya didn't seem to mind it too much judgin' by other things" he adds on with a chuckle before pulling the sign off the side of the cart and pulling a tarp over it "So, where too there partner?"

23:16 GyroTech shakes his head and groans, assisting the pony with pulling the tarp over. "I thought you were the one taking me out on this date...that should mean you get to pick and I get to judge your tastes," he replies with a smirk.

23:16 Britemac_Apple nods. "Well I don't know this town like you do" he replies "Last I was here was only to figure out where the market was"

23:18 GyroTech responds, "Well, then what are you in the mood for? There are plenty of places to go in this town."

23:19 Britemac_Apple blinks. "Uh...what would you suggest?" he asks rubbing the back of his head some "I aint really had much other than apples and oats"

23:21 GyroTech giggles a little and shakes his head. "Well then...have you brought anything nice?"

23:23 Britemac_Apple says "What do ya mean by that?" he asks flicking his ears back some (Eyup)

23:24 GyroTech responds, "I mean that I've got a place in mind but its not really the sort of joint that you walk naked into."

23:25 Britemac_Apple frowns, the stallion is still in a set of patched up military flakk armor "I aint naked" he replies

23:29 GyroTech lets out a sigh and shakes his head. "Well...armour doesn't really cut it either. Got a suit jacket or something? A tie? at least a dress top?"

23:32 Britemac_Apple says "Nope" he says simply "Function over looks, that's how it should be"

23:35 GyroTech face hooves. "Well, I guess the 'Castle Garden' is out...that place has some great food as well...um I guess we could go to a less fancy location..."

23:36 Britemac_Apple says, "What is it with you city pony's and 'fancy' all it is, is over priced"

23:39 GyroTech says, "Its more than just the food, which is some of the best in Seaddle, but its also that atmosphere and the company."

23:39 Britemac_Apple says, "Right, but have ya given other type's o' company and atmosphere a proper chance?"

23:42 GyroTech says, "Of course I have. I don't really frequent such a restraunt. Its a bit of work to do that beyond some sort of speacial occasion."

23:43 Britemac_Apple chuckles "Ya uses that phrase, but I have a feelin' ya don't know what a 'bit of work' really is" he replies with a smirk

23:47 GyroTech glares an eye at his date. "Are you accusing me of being lazy? I work with my hooves every day back at my workshop. Magic isn't the end all and be all you know."

23:49 Britemac_Apple says, "No, but I don't think ya know real hard work, immagine doin' all your work without any magic, and then expand that to bucking five hundred acres of orchard in three days"

23:52 GyroTech shakes his head, "I couldn't do my work without magic, not without a massive investment in other ponies to build the equipment I'd need. Its just not feasible. Bucking Appletrees may be hard physical labor, but what I do is taxing on both a phisical and mental level."

23:53 Britemac_Apple says, "What do you do"

23:55 GyroTech says, "I work metal and manufacture heavy machinery. Much of it goes on these ships here in port, but bits go to other sectors as well. Got to design it, heat the metal, shape it just so, and then install it. Everything I make is accessable to even you earth ponies. No magic required."

23:56 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes "I doubt you'd last one day as an earth pony" he says "And I'll admit, buildin' ships aint exactly easy"

23:58 GyroTech says, "I certainly wouldn't last a month. No magic means I can't heat the metals to temp, which means no food."

23:59 Britemac_Apple says, "Blow torch"

00:05 GyroTech shakes his head. "Not if you want something that isn't brittal. I'd need a hell of a furnce to do heat it evenly."

00:06 Britemac_Apple says, "Or use smaller peices, hell, aint yall got dragons around here, I bet one of them would be more than happy to heat it all up for a gem or two"

00:15 GyroTech shrugs, "Alright I suppose it would be technically possible for me to do my job as an earth pony, but definatly not at the same level of proficiency as I could with magic. Anyways, I thought we were going to go eat."

00:15 Britemac_Apple says, "Just waitin' on you, I mean, I don't know this place well"

00:18 GyroTech says, "How does some mareteranian food sound?"

00:19 Britemac_Apple says, "Huh?"

00:20 GyroTech says, "Just trust me, its tasty. We'll beat some culture into you yet."

00:22 Britemac_Apple says, "If you want to scrap, just say so"

00:23 GyroTech groans and shakes his head. "Its just a saying; cmon..." The unicorn takes a couple steps to the north and turns around to make sure his 'date' was traiing.

00:24 Britemac_Apple walks beside the smaller stallion, easily keeping pace with his longer gait

00:27 GyroTech begins to make his way through the town, as he does, he tries to make conversation with the other pony. "Where do you come from? I never asked the old apple seller."

00:28 Britemac_Apple says, "Other side of the everfree, good 3 day trip if ya don't get lost, and a bit harrowin' too" he says with a grin "But, got plenty of fertile land out there, and th' climate is great for most types of apple"

00:31 GyroTech says, "You could probably transport apples faster if you hired some pegasus corriers. It'd probably be less dangerous too."

00:34 Britemac_Apple says, "How long do you think it would take a pegasus to transport eight ish tons of apples, this wasn't my first stop, it was the last"

00:36 GyroTech says, "Well, they seem to be able to manage a cartload just fine, sometimes to of them, but that flight magic is fairly powerful. And I seriously doubt you could fit 8 tons of apples in that cart of yours."

00:38 Britemac_Apple says, "That's not the only cart, just the last one, after I unload one I pay some one to flash it back over to the orchard, much more efficient"

00:43 GyroTech says, "So what? do you pull one cart and then run back and pull the other? Seems a bit inefficient."

00:43 Britemac_Apple says, "Nah, Cart train"

00:49 GyroTech looks at him a bit skeptically. "And your telling me that aging pony managed to pull that many apples?

00:50 Britemac_Apple says, "Eyup, he's still strong as an ox, just aint up for the danger of the forest"

00:51 GyroTech says, "Well...thats pretty impressive I must say."

00:52 Britemac_Apple says, "Eyup. Just part of bein' an Apple"

00:53 GyroTech says, "I might need to see that to believe it to be honest."

00:55 Britemac_Apple says, "Well if you think you can make a trip through the everfree without gettin' killed by the monstrosities that live there I could take ya to th' orchard"

00:58 GyroTech puffs out his chest proudly. "I'm not nearly as frail as I look. If I can melt steel, I can set a couple of critters alight. The worst part will be," the unicorn gulps and igves a look of distates, "Sleeping without the comfort of a warmbed and a cosy house."

00:59 Britemac_Apple laughs some at that "Ya don't sleep in the everfree"

01:04 GyroTech says, "It is a multi day trip isnt it? Where else would I sleep."

01:06 Britemac_Apple says, "Ya don't, ya push on through and sleep when your out"

01:09 GyroTech frowns and shakes his head. "That sounds like a truly awful idea."

01:10 Britemac_Apple says, "But, it's the only way to not end up in somethings belly"

01:12 GyroTech says, "I'm sure there are other ways. I doubt most ponies who make that trip don't sleep." The two finally arrive at what appears to be a small upscale diner.

01:13 Britemac_Apple shrugs "I don't, aint gonna risk it"

01:18 GyroTech stands at the door, waiting for his 'date' to open it for him. Gyro was going to milk the experience for all he could get.

01:21 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes and shoulders his way in "Just cause I'm taking you on a date doesn't mean I'm gonna treat ya like I would a foal" he says with a chuckle, and looking around to get his bearings

01:26 GyroTech hmphs and shoulders his way in behind me. "I thought you were going to treat me to a date. As the, ehem, stallion in this arrangement, doesn't that mean opening doors for me and pulling out a chair and the like?" The unicorn smiles at the hostess when they walk in.

01:29 Britemac_Apple says, "Your still a stallion yourself aintcha, or did ya suddenly turn into a mare" he replies with a laugh

01:31 GyroTech rolls his eyes. "I just know how I treat the mares I take on dates...."

01:35 Britemac_Apple says, "And your not a mare, so it's different, isn't it" he says bluntly "So uh....how does this place work exactly?"

01:36 GyroTech shrugs, "Well I dont' know...I've never actually been on a date with another stallion before." Gyro waves a hoof over towards the hostess. "Just talk to her and she'll set us up with a table."

01:41 Britemac_Apple nods some and looks at the hostess "Hey there Missy, Uh, do ya mind settin' us up with a table?" he asks, smiling some and looking at Gyro "Ditto here"

01:47 GyroTech says, The hostess smiles at the two and leads them to a table and leaves two menus. "Your waitress will be with you shortly." smiles slightly and shakes his head at Britemac_Apple, "Wait...I'm your first date ever? It seems kind of odd to want your first date to be with a stallion who doesn't swing that way."

01:49 Britemac_Apple chuckles "Based on that hose I think we both know that aint true"

01:52 GyroTech just shakes his head, "I think you misread the circumstances." The unicorn lifts up the menu in a green glow and looks it over, trying to decide what he wants.

01:57 Britemac_Apple flicks through the menu with his hoove some setting it down "I don't know what all this stuff is" he says leaning in "And your stallion hood kinda gave ya away there partner, unless your sayin' your sheath always plumps up like that at random times" he whispers

02:02 GyroTech blushes embarrassedly and responds in a low voice, "I can assure you /that/ wasn't the part that was partially pleasureable" The waitress soon comes over to take their drinks, the unicorn ordering a large mug of cider. "Just pick something that sounds good then. They all have descriptions."

02:13 Britemac_Apple rubs the area between his eyes and looks at the waitress "Just...surprise me"

02:15 GyroTech rolls his eyes and giggles at the stallion accross from him. "I'll have the stuffed grape leaves please."

02:15 GyroTech says, THe waitress takes the orders and scurries off.

02:16 Britemac_Apple says, "Grapes are the round purple things that grow on vines, right?"

02:19 GyroTech says, "Oh cmon, seriously you arn't that deprived? Yes they are those. Ok...maybe I should be the one taking you around..."

02:24 Britemac_Apple says, "Like I said, I know apples, and some oats"

02:25 GyroTech says, "Alright, we're walking the market after this just so that I can introduce you to the rest of equestria."

02:27 Britemac_Apple shrugs "After this it'll prolly be dark out so it's up on my cart for sleepin'"

02:29 GyroTech says, "Out on your cart? You seem like a nice enough buck that I cant' let that happen, assuming you continue to treat me right, I do have a couch to spare."

02:29 Britemac_Apple chuckles some "That's mighty kind of ya, but I wouldn't want to impose"

02:31 GyroTech says, "Really it shouldn't be much of a problem. Its not like I'm asking you into my bed or anything."

02:31 Britemac_Apple chuckles some "I do sleep trot some just so ya know"

02:34 GyroTech shrugs and smiles, "As long as you promise not to break anything or wind up in my bed you'll be fine."

02:35 Britemac_Apple says, "I can promise not t' break anything, but no promises on where I end up"

02:38 GyroTech says, Just then, the waitress brings out the two plates. For Gyro, its grilled leaves stuffed with vegitables and cheese, whilst Britemac gets served a large plage of grilled vegitables covered in a briny tangy sauce including peppers tomatoes, asparagus, and Zuchini.

02:39 Britemac_Apple says, "Well....uh...it's colorful" he says waiting to eat anything till he can see what would be 'proper'

02:39 GyroTech takes a deep wiff of the leaves and murrs happily. "Well, dinner is served and it all smells excellent. I may just have to lock my bedroom door this evening then."

02:40 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes "Yeah cause goddess' forbid ya wake up bein' held by some one"

02:44 GyroTech snickers and says, "I've already got a mare or three who would be willing to hold me all night long." He levitates up one of his rolls and takes a bite, mmmming at its flavore.

02:47 Britemac_Apple shakes his head some leaning down and lifting some of the food with his tongue chewing it and swallowing it before responding "Maybe, but I doubt that'd be the same as a big strong stallion holdin' ya close, keepin' ya safe"

02:50 GyroTech takes a big gulp of cider, wiping the foam mustach off with a hoof. "One of those mares I'd trust to keep me safe in any situation."

02:53 Britemac_Apple laughs "Still not th' same" he says with a chuckle starting to chow down

02:56 GyroTech says, "You seem to be taking to new food fairly well. What do you think?" He asks, steering the conversation away.

02:56 Britemac_Apple says, "It's different, I'll give it that, ain't so sure it's my thing though, give me some oat meal with apple slices any day" he chuckles

02:58 GyroTech levitates one of his stuffed leaves over and drops it on Britemac's plate. "Well, here, give these as try. They are excellent."

03:01 Britemac_Apple nods and scoops it up chewing on it "Not bad, none of it is, it's just....different" he says shaking his head and drinking a large gulp of spiced cider

03:03 GyroTech says, "Well different is good. There is way more than oats and apples in life and you gotta try it all. In fact, perhaps we send off that cider and get you something else even."

03:05 Britemac_Apple says, "I like cider" he says "And what's wrong about keepin' things simple?"

03:06 GyroTech says, "I know you do, I just want you to try something else cause variety is the spice of life."

03:09 Britemac_Apple says, "Yet you keep goin' on about your mare friends." he says with a sly grin "I aint stupid partner"

03:11 GyroTech gives an uncomfortable laugh and takes another bite of his food, avoiding answering the point his date had brought up.

03:13 Britemac_Apple chuckles and goes back to eating "Yanno....play your cards right and I may treat ya to an ol' family recipe for apple pie"

03:15 GyroTech smiles back and shakes his head. "I'm not playing any cards here, just taking them as they come."

03:16 Britemac_Apple says, "That's why ya offered to let me sleep on your couch then hoss?"

03:18 GyroTech says, "I just don't like seeing a decent pony sleeping outside in the cold."

03:19 Britemac_Apple says, "It aint that cold out, not that I could tell"

03:20 GyroTech says, "Well fine, if you really dont care to sleep on my couch feel free to sleep at your cart."

03:22 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes "Sheesh your touchy" he replies going back to eating

03:28 GyroTech takes another bite of food. "Well it just seems that you are reading way too much into my kind gesture, when thats all it was."

03:29 Britemac_Apple says, "And you mistook me for the old fart I replaced in haulin' the cart train"

03:30 GyroTech says, "Well, I really wasn't paying attention to you, there was a cute mare flying away after all. I hadn't even noticed that somepony else was pulling the cart."

03:31 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes "Mares, mares, mares, ya keep talkin' about em, makes it seem like your hidin' that ya like stallions"

03:33 GyroTech says, "Well they are my favorite types of ponies to hang out with. The kissable adorable kinds."

03:34 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes again and shakes his head "And Denail aint just the river in saddle arabia"

03:38 GyroTech finishes off his meal. "You know...I give up, believe what you want. I don't mind a little bit of special treatment now and again, even if its from a stallion."

03:40 Britemac_Apple grins "Don't it feel good to actually admit that" he says finishing off his plate, and motioning a waitress over "Yes, could I get two glasses of red wine and two slices of chocolate cake"

02:14 GyroTech rolls his eyes at his companion but true to his word, he doesn't protest it anymore. "Wine and chocolate cake? I thought you hadn't had anything beyond oats and Apples. It might be a bit too rich for you, though it does sound delightful."

02:16 Britemac_Apple says, "Never said I'd had nothin' but apples and oats. I said almost all I've ever had was apples and oats" he chuckles out "Cake's one of th' exceptions, and, I know wine is made from them grape things, and those leaves were good, so, should be nice drink also"

02:20 GyroTech giggles and shakes his head. "Well, you're in for a treat, but do know that wine tastes nothing like those delectable leaves." The unicorn turns to the waitress before she heads out, "Make it one of the wingate cabernets please."

02:21 Britemac_Apple says, "The who what now?"

02:24 GyroTech says, "Its just a really good band of wine, it comes from the batpony country of Noctania to the north, and my close friends family owns the farms its made on.

02:28 Britemac_Apple says, "Right...." he says sheepishly rubbing the back of his head "That kinda went over my head....litterally....get it....cause...batponys?"

02:31 GyroTech groans and tries desperately to resist the urge to facehoof. Instead he manages to just shake his head instead.

02:33 Britemac_Apple chuckles "That bad?

02:35 GyroTech nods slighty. "Ya...that was a pretty bad one. I recomend staying out of open mic nights."

02:35 Britemac_Apple shrugs "Comedy never was my thing" he says with a smile "I'm better with the....louder toys"

02:36 GyroTech cocks his head in cruiosity. "Ok, I 'll bite, what do you mean louder toys?"

02:41 Britemac_Apple says, "Guns" he says with a grin "How else do ya think I fend off the beasties on the trip?"

02:43 GyroTech frowns and giggles nervously. "Guns? Arn't those pretty dangerous to be considered toys?"

02:45 Britemac_Apple says, "Only if'n ya don't know how to use em"

02:47 GyroTech paws at the table with a hoof, the topic of guns obviously making the unicorn uncomfortable. "I don't know...you here all those stories of ponies getting hurt." His unfamiliariyt of the objects can be discerend from his wavering voice as he speaks.

02:49 Britemac_Apple says, "Only folks who use em to hurt others cause others to get hurt, it's just a tool, and if you don't use it right, of course some one could get hurt"

02:52 GyroTech says, "A hammer is a tool...guns are really only meant to kill..."

02:57 Britemac_Apple says, "Same with a sword."

03:00 GyroTech frowns even more. "I suppose so...I really only like a lance because they're used in mor than just warfare. I used to joust quite a bit back in canterlot."

03:01 Britemac_Apple says, "Target shootin' is a sport too" he says smiling "And, they can be quite fun to tinker with, not ta mention can be used to protect people"

03:03 GyroTech says, "I...hmmm...maybe...I can't say I actually know how one of them things works, never been bothered to actually find out myself..."

03:12 Britemac_Apple says, "And that's something that causes misunderstandin', not knowin' how things work" (sorry grabbed noms)

03:17 GyroTech says, "Perhaps that might eb something to look into then."

03:20 Britemac_Apple nods "I could show you my twins" he replies with a grin "Fire and Brimstone"

03:22 GyroTech says, "Well...ummm...maybe, we'll see. I suppose it might be intersting to pick them apart." says, Just then the waitress returns with a bottle of wine and two slices of chocoate cake.

03:23 Britemac_Apple smiles at her "Thanks" he say picking up the glass in a forehoof and sniffing at it before taking a sip "It's....different, I'll give it that" he chuckles

03:27 GyroTech inhales deeply, taking in the faint scents that make up the wine. He then swirls it around in his glass to aerate it before finally taking a sip. "Mmmm, excellent as always. This was a good year."

03:28 Britemac_Apple says, "Well, yeah, ya didn't die, so of course it's a good year" he chuckles taking a big bite of the cake

03:31 GyroTech shakes his head and sighs amusedly. "No, I meant that these grapes obviously were grown in a good year. Its got lots of flavor to the wine." The unicorn then scoops up a small bit of cake, taking a taste.

03:31 Britemac_Apple says, "It tastes like alcohol" he says bluntly "That's about all I can taste in it"

03:33 GyroTech snorts at him. "Oh cmon, cant you taste the bitter earthy notes of the dirt, the faint sweetnest grapes and the subtle taste of the oak?"

03:37 Britemac_Apple says, "Nope, never been one for alcohol to be honest"

03:44 GyroTech says, "But alcohol is so wonderful and makes everypony so talkitive. Its fun to hang out at the bar and meet all the new mares that show up, and sometimes steal a kiss or three."

03:51 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes "Yeah but it messes with your head" he replies "And again with the mares?"

03:53 GyroTech shrugs, "What can I say? They're a big part of my life. At least this time I wasn't talking about my 'mare friends.'"

03:54 Britemac_Apple laughs "You seem to care more about meeting mares than anything else"

03:56 GyroTech says, "There's more to it than just meating them. You also gotta charm them and shower them with attention, and then recieve their tender affections in return," he says, laughing

01:35 Britemac_Apple says, "If'n all you want is 'affections' maybe, but, that's a bit shallow" he replies "A deeper relationship is what's important than just a quicky"

01:39 GyroTech shakes his head giggling at the implication. "I've got a marefriend. I can't really just go around banging every girl I meet, even if I could charm most of them to bed. Its their attention and admiration that I crave," he admits without a hint of shame.

01:41 Britemac_Apple says, "So, you just want people to admire you, that's just as bad if you get it from wooin' 'em as apposed to earnin' it by doin' somethin' to help out a lot of people"

01:45 GyroTech groans and shakes his head. "Nah, wooing em makes em feel good, so its fine to do so...I try not to leave a trail of broken hearts in my wake though..." He laughs nervously, "I'm not entirely successful in that if the mares I've actually befriended are any indication."

01:49 Britemac_Apple says, "Then you need to stop doin' that, you'll just hurt people in your own need to feel important"

01:50 GyroTech says, "I can't just stop it. Its way to much fun and feels so good. Most of them come to understand what its just my nature."

01:54 Britemac_Apple says, "Then your nature needs to be curbed some and cultivated like a tree. What your doin' while it may seem like fun will cause alot of pain"

01:57 GyroTech nods and grins back at him. "Yep it does need to be cultivated. I just need even more of their affection as the fertalizer then my self confidence will continue to be big and strong."

01:58 Britemac_Apple says, "Your self confidence is causing others pain" he replies bluntly "And that, that aint something I condone" he adds on waiving at the waitress "I'd like th' bill now if'n ya don't mind"

02:01 GyroTech says, "But we havn't even finished the cake...and you've still got a glass of wine."

02:02 Britemac_Apple says, "I aint hungry any more, and the wine doesn't suit me that well" he replies with a frown, already starting to pull out bits to pay the bill

02:05 GyroTech bakes another bite of cake, finishing up what he'd put on his plate, though there was still quite a bit in the center. "Well if you still are interested in sleeping on my couch you're welcome to do so."

02:07 Britemac_Apple says, "I'll pass" he says, setting a good amount of bits on the table to tip, before handing the rest to the waitress "If you get anything else it's on you" he says as he turns and trots for the door, shaking his head a faint "Shallow stallion" mumbled out as he trots away

02:12 GyroTech frowns as the stallion takes off and dashes out after him, catching up with Britemac. "Oh cmon, the nights still young. You can show me those guns you were telling me about."

02:13 Britemac_Apple says, "I ain't in the mood, 'heart breaker'." he says sarcastically rolling his eyes "Toyin' with folks like they're just your play things aint right"

02:16 GyroTech says, "But the folks enjoy the initial toying. It makes girls feel good to be told they're pretty and that they appreciate them. And I do mean it. I've not met a mare I've not found pretty."

02:16 GyroTech says, "Its just the ones that take me for a relationship type that find it rough in the end."

02:17 Britemac_Apple says, "Goin' up and leadin' em on though doesn't help with that" he replies continuing to trot for his cart

02:19 GyroTech keeps ut the pace walking along side Britemac. "Well, I can't really just tell them that I say that to every mare I meet, at least at the beginning without them feeling insecure now can I?"

02:20 Britemac_Apple says, "If you don't start flirting when you meet them it wouldn't be a buckin' problem"

02:24 GyroTech says, "But the flirting is fun for the both of us. I think most of the ones I dont' get close to just know that it was both of us having a little fun and enjoying each others company."

02:26 Britemac_Apple stops and rolls his eyes some "Your dense as a horse apple, aintcha"

02:31 GyroTech shrugs back at his companion. "It makes sense to me. I mean, you took me on a date for my looks didnt you? Why can't I make them feel good for being themself?"

02:33 Britemac_Apple says, "There's a difference there, I was strait forward and honest from the start, your leadin' em on until they show interest in more than just flirtin' and droppen em"

02:34 GyroTech says, "Hey, I try not to let myself steal more than just a kiss at the bar and I /do/ let me friends know how serious I am...even if I'm a bit bad about sending mixed signals."

02:37 Britemac_Apple says, "But you still send em, which causes other's pain cause you lead em on"

02:38 GyroTech says, "Well I don't do it on purpose...I'm just...being who I am. Are you telling me that I shouldn't be myself?"

02:39 Britemac_Apple says, "I'm telling you, you should be honest from the start"

02:40 GyroTech says, "Well...I am honest to those I see more than once. It still doesn't mean that they don n't get the wrong idea."

02:42 Britemac_Apple says, "Your not honest from th' start, that's just as bad"

02:44 GyroTech says, "Well if its just a onetime encounter it don't hurt nopony, not even the mare because they'll see it as that, a stallion who they'll only meet one time taking a little interest in their lives."

02:48 Britemac_Apple rolls his eyes some and stops, the pair's made it to the market already "Good night Gyro" he says crawling up onto the bench seat on the front of the cart and laying down

02:50 GyroTech takes a seat on the ground next to the cart. "Are you sure you want to sleep out here? The nights do get quite chilly. Besides, I've talked alot about myself, but you havn't mentioned much abotu you.

02:56 Britemac_Apple says, "Well, I don't feel much like tellin' ya bout myself at this point, odds are, you'd just be leadin' me on anyway"

02:56 GyroTech says, "I think I've already made my feelings to you clear by this point. I'm not interested in /that/ kind of relationship with you. You're just not my type."

02:59 Britemac_Apple says, "Then that means the date's done and over with, and you aint gotta stick around no more, that's all this was about any way, wasn't it"

03:01 GyroTech says, "Well that's what it started out about anyways, but I think you need somepony to help expose you to the world. A friend who knows whats going on around here and I'm willing to lend a hoof. Not all relationships are about sex afterall."

03:01 GyroTech says, "As you've just been pointing out to me."

03:03 Britemac_Apple says, "I aint talking about sex ya doof" he replies with a huff "That's the first damned date I've been on, and here I find out ya just like ta lead folks on, or try and change em the way you want to by

03:04 Britemac_Apple says, *by 'exposing' them to th' world, when their aint nothin' wrong with bein' simple and knowin' what ya like" he says pulling a blanket over himself "Now good night"

03:07 GyroTech lingers there even as the stallion pulls the blanket over him. "Well, you said that me not being intrested in a sexual relationship with you means this date's over with so yes, I think you were talking about that. Anyways, there's nothing wrong with being simple, but there is something wrong with not exposing yourself to the world when you get a chance. It makes you a well rounded indivitual."

03:13 Britemac_Apple says, "I've done more 'exposing' tonite then I should have" he says "As is, I'm tired and had a long day, so I'm goin' t' sleep, maybe I'll see you around, maybe I won't." he says before laying his head down

03:14 GyroTech frowns and shakes his head. "You seemed to have enjoyed the food you tried this evening. Still I don't like to see you sleep out in the chilly air like this. Please come...your cart will be safe this evening." The unicorn says, turning away from it and taking a couple steps away befor elooking back.

03:17 Britemac_Apple says, "I'd rather sleep here and deal with the cold then risk sleep trotting around your home"

03:18 GyroTech says, "Fine...if you wish...just know that I'm in the workshop on the north side of town right near the outskirts. I think you pass it on the way into market. The door will be unlocked. Pop on in if you wanna use the couch afterall."

03:27 Britemac_Apple says, "I'll keep that in mind" he says simply yawning again and closing his eyes

03:27 GyroTech lets out a sigh and trots away heading back towards his house.