Ask Meadowlark

Ah! Hello! I am called Meadowlark. I am a simple magical Dragon training to take her place in this world. I am trying to learn more about ponies and their ways. And of course, I can do my best to answer your questions about myself and my kin as well.

[thattagen]

Dragon Appreciation.

Big thanks to @asknightflurry for this strict dragon woman.

[askmeadowlark]

((Lady Auriel is the CFO of the Ad-Hoc Shelter. She has distinguished herself as a cunning business woman, an activist in the field of demi-human rights, and a ruthless administrator. But... maybe there’s something more beneath her hard exterior...

Thanks to @sockypockymod​ for letting me create a character in your world! I’m glad you like my contribution enough to draw her from time to time! Ad-Hoc can be found here: http://ad-hoc.webcomic.ws ))

[darkfiretaimatsu]

I’ve said it before, but we all have a page in the Monster Manual somewhere. And dragons usually have, like, eight to twenty pages depending on the volume~

To be a monster is to be misunderstood, and to be misunderstood is to be a monster. But to be monstrous is to be a monster, and that’s not Miss Meadowlark at all. And when you know the difference between a monster and a monster, then they stop being misunderstood. Do you see~?

[askmeadowlark]

I certainly believe ponies fear dragons because they do not understand us. Certainly, there are some dragons who are monstrous, but many of us have no desire to eat ponies or burn down homes.

I only desire friendship, understanding, gems, and to have my scales polished regularly. Ah, those feel so wonderful~

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Commission for @asknightflurry! hope you like it !!

[askmeadowlark]

I believe that I am the perfect example of everything a girl could want. Style, poise, confidence, and scales. Scales are normal, yes?

(( Like it? I love it! She turned out absolutely beautiful, thank you so much! ))

[darkfiretaimatsu]

You might believe in them, but they believe in you–as a ready source of both ingredients and subject~

Ignore the fair folk at your own peril~

[askmeadowlark]

There is no such thing as fairies!  The existence of these ‘fairy-types’ would imply dragons have a weakness, and it is quite obvious that dragons have no weaknesses. Ergo, there is no such thing as fairies. 

This is impeccable logic! Please go away strangely shaped swamp gas!

[askmeadowlark]

I do not see what is so hard about humanity. I make it look stylish!

(( Super cute sketch from @penguinattackstudios​ out of Grand Rapids Comic Con! :3 She turned out super adorable and I love her, thank you so much! ))

[askmeadowlark]

To dress as a Dragon, you say? I can certainly approve of such a sentiment.

I might not be able to grant your wishes, however. Unless your wish was to see me dressed as such to better appreciate my beauty during the coming holiday.

[askmeadowlark]

Strength comes in more forms than mere brawn, and the ability to manipulate weather is powerful magic indeed. Agility is quite a feat of its own, and such a sleek and beautiful form is most befitting of my own.

Though, I was not entirely sure how to accommodate the lack of limbs. I would not be comfortable casting such a drastic transformation spell, and I only just freed myself from the entangling sheets of the previous costume.

[askmeadowlark]

Zzzzzzzzzzzz....

((I Guess that’s a no, then. Happy World Dragon Day, everyone!))

[askmeadowlark]

Hmm. Yes, I could understand this look. Such magical powers are often a hefty weight, which one must use cautiously and with mastery. Though, I do try to be somewhat more approachable.

It was also difficult procuring this much cloth. I believe I understand why Dragons do not wear such things. I cannot move my front legs.

[thattagen]

@askmeadowlark as a magical, radical, acrobatical dragon gal doin’ some dang flippage.

[askmeadowlark]

Your tricks won’t work. I will always have the upper hand, and I will always fight to protect my friends!

((Eeeeeeee! Amazing Art of Lark’s Human form courtesy of @sockypockymod who does such dynamic action poses! Thank you so much! :D ))

[askmeadowlark]

The equinox has transpired. 

The world grows darker, as the wind rises.

It is that time again. The Eve of All Hallows. Nightmare Night.

As in years past, I have a desire to dress up to amuse and delight you all, my friends. I... am not terribly comfortable with fearsome or scary costumes, but will try if you request them. Please, send me your costume suggestions, and I shall do my best!

((And if you have any ideas for Meadowlark in her human form, please feel free to submit those too!))

[askmeadowlark]

I may possess monochromatic color blindness, but I still understand the strength of willpower. I will not become an instrument of fear, nor will I allow fear to consume me. 

I will be the light, no matter what color you may see it as. And my Will is strong.

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A silhouette of Oydis and @askmeadowlark , after they said friends she emediatly thought “oh time to train the youngins!!!” She has a soft spot for younger dragons

[askmeadowlark]

I am always eager to learn new things, and always eager to make new friends. 

(( Heee, very cool! I’m glad they got over that bad first impression. ))

[askmeadowlark]

I find it most disturbing!  But... also strangely enticing. 

Imagine, trusting someone so implicitly as to allow them to partake of you body in such a fashion. It is an ultimate act of vulnerability, devotion, perhaps even true love.

Assuming you cook it long enough to eliminate all the toxins, that is. 

[bluestdawn-deactivated20170928]

[TRANSLATION: how exactly do you plan to stop me? you seem to want to be eaten too.] She cackles at the thought

Mod: I wouldn’t challenge her, she’s as old as the earth itself and almost as strong as the emperor of demise himself… @askmeadowlark

[askmeadowlark]

I make no challenge. I made my request with all respect that is due to one of your stature and I acknowledge your superiority. I do not wish to fight.

Fighting you would be a death wish, but I am no stranger to death. When it seeks me out, I will be ready to accept my former Master’s embrace.

I was once the disciple of one as old as yourself, The Chaos Breaker, He Who Pierces the Veil, Monolyth the Immense. I respect your power, and know that I can not stop you should you wish to destroy me.

I would wish to be friends, of course. But understand, if you try to threaten my friends, I will do whatever I can to stop you. Even at cost of my own life.

...

All that said, it is still very confusing why ponies name themselves after foods if they do not wish to be eaten.

[askmeadowlark]

The prey suspects nothing. Soon, I shall pounce.

(Breaking my art streak but maintaining my posting streak with a older Patreon request by @rustytales Got a few pieces that never got posted or reblogged here, which I’m keeping in reserve for nights like this when my head hurts too much to focus on drawing.)

[askmeadowlark]

A very good friend of mine, the dragon Madrigalklangfarbenmelodie is very unique, with her lack of mouth, she speaks via telepathy and must focus to accurately convey her meaning. Such focus requires intense meditation to maintain, something I also practice for magical means. 

((For @input-command for being such a source of encouragement for me to jump right back into posting art again, I drew your best noodle. Thanks for everything :3 ))