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Re: Separate Truths
« Reply #30 on: June 12, 2017, 10:41:49 pm »
The rest of the day went without a hitch. Nivalia was finishing filling out the last of her forms, closing the last envelope addressed to another recipient across the nation. She knew things wouldn't end with just rumors and the occasional threat. Someone would go after her, her business, her very right as an Equestrian citizen. The changeling stamps another envelope. She was going to be ready, to protect herself, The Herbiary, and her friends. She's come too far, sacrificed too much to have a single incident ruin it all. To hay with that. Nivalia takes a gulp of water and sighs; the day was done, and now she could relax. Her hoof presses on the communication channel, "Tinder, can you come to the office please?"
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« Reply #31 on: June 13, 2017, 08:10:51 am »
Tinder went about her day on high alert, every sound making her suspect that something's wrong. She needs to protect Niv and her co-workers, no matter what. As for her magic, it never did come back to full force, it would be functional for a few minutes before sparking again. She just needs more rest, at least that's what she's telling herself. As her name is said she glances up and drops what she's doing, slightly worried something​ has happened as she heads to the office. She takes a deep breath as she knocks a couple times, opening the door and glancing in, "You needed me?"

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« Reply #32 on: June 13, 2017, 10:55:28 pm »
"Yes, Tinder. Please, take a seat." She puts away several folders in a cabinet before taking a sigh of relief, "I've sorted out several legal documents to protect The Herbiary and it's employees. No one can come at us with any of that. I'll have to venture back into Canterlot to visit the Lunar Guard in regards to our arrangement with them. Anyone stupid enough to attack one of our facilities will be seen as vandalizing property of Luna herself. Once that is sorted, I can have a guard stationed at my shops to help keep watch over us. Which brings me to address your position with the company."
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« Reply #33 on: June 14, 2017, 07:18:37 am »
Tinder walks in and closes the door behind her, sitting down in the chair farthest from Niv, offices are too formal for her.. She listens intently as Niv talks, getting more nervous as she hears talk of guards joining. When her job is brought into question a few large sparks appear, her mind going through all the possibilities, "You won't need me anymore after you have guards..."

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« Reply #34 on: June 14, 2017, 01:56:15 pm »
Nivalia gives Tinder a sympathetic look, knowing Tinder's worry about her job. "Well, the guards will be handling the... grunt work of security. So, you won't be needed for that," her serious tone shifts as a smile appears on her face, "which is why... you're getting a promotion! You're going to be my Chief Security Advisor. You'll just train the new guards their routes and what to look out for."
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« Reply #35 on: June 14, 2017, 02:05:16 pm »
Tinders eyes light up as she hears this, "Really?" She hops out of her chair and quickly moves over to Niv, hugging her tight, not caring what pain it brings to herself. "Thank you, thank you.. I promise I'll train them the best I can, I won't let you down.." She releases Niv from the hug and takes a step back, beaming from ear to ear. She never thought something like this would happen to someone like her, she can't believe she ended up with friends like this.

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« Reply #36 on: June 14, 2017, 05:39:06 pm »
Nivalia returns the hug in full, overjoyed at her friend's excitement. "I know you won't disappoint, dear. Now, the change will happen in the next few weeks, so there isn't any immediate changes. For now, just keep doing what you're doing. Has everything been well today? I haven't had a chance to really get out there and check myself."
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« Reply #37 on: June 14, 2017, 06:17:50 pm »
Tinder sits back down next to Niv, still beaming, "Yeah, everything is fine out there. Nothing to report on my end, it's been nice and quiet, no trouble from any customers. I'm just hoping my magic didn't do anything that I didn't notice, it's been on the fritz all day." She lets out a small chuckle and looks down, yawning a small bit.

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« Reply #38 on: June 14, 2017, 08:07:25 pm »
"Daw, Tinder you look exhausted." Nivalia gets up and stretches, letting out a yawn herself, "Ugh, I seem to be out of it as well. I can never get how paperwork can be so tiresome. Still, the day is done and we both can go home." She trots over to her office door and opens it for her. "Get some rest dear, I know I will."
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« Reply #39 on: June 14, 2017, 08:15:48 pm »
Tinder nods and stands up, making her way to the door, "Yeah.. I'll try." She goes to walk away before quickly turning around and hugging Niv again, flinching a little as she causes herself pain, "Thank you... For everything." She takes a second before letting her go and backing off a bit, "I promise, I won't let you down." A small smile crossing her face as she speaks.

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« Reply #40 on: June 14, 2017, 09:11:27 pm »
Nivalia couldn't help but tear up at Tinder's honesty and glee. To see her friend this happy always warms her heart, "I know you won't Tinder. I'm so proud to have you as my friend. I'll be with you by your side if you ever need anything. Now head on home, get some sleep and sleep in tomorrow; you got the day off. In fact..." Nivalia yawns again as she leads Tinder through the store to the front, "I'll probably take the day off tomorrow too. All this running around and paperwork has me tuckered out." As she locks up the store behind them, she gives Tinder a lighter hug.
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« Reply #41 on: June 14, 2017, 09:16:55 pm »
Tinder follows her out, the smile not leaving her face, "And I'll be with you whenever you need me." She lets out a small yawn as Niv locks up, not really wanting to go home, "I'll do my best, me and sleep don't exactly get along most night." She laughs a little and scratches at the ground, trying to think of a reason to avoid going home.

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« Reply #42 on: June 18, 2017, 09:59:19 pm »
Nivalia saw her expression and she knew, "Hey, I'll hang around with you for the night. We can crash at my place afterward. I really appreciate the assistance, Tinder. You're always welcome to stop by my place whenever. I... have few friends with the same amount of trust that I have for you. You've always been there for us, for me. For now, I'm with you tonight." Wherever Tinder went, whenever at what time, Nivalia stayed by her side. She wanted to take care of her friends too.
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