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[zenaquaria]

Really should’ve been working on commishes, but I really had to get this one out of my head. Testing a comic panel format, too. It’s work-intensive for the quality level it’s in, but it looks pretty nice, I think! I forsook their marks because I don’t have his designed yet. o3o

This encounter between Chiro and Selina, from his PoV, is from part of the future storyline of their universe, after Kat’s fall and shortly before her return. He’s the only one who cares enough about the Coalition’s now-rogue allies to have real concern for Selina’s well-being. More story under the break!

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((Relevant reblog from main!))

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( @tuneweavers)

The sun shone just a little too brightly down on the golden-coated, white-socked pegasus mare, who shielded her eyes with her one good wing as she walked the unfamiliar streets of Chicoltgo. Her right wing was tucked tightly to her body in an attempt to hide that it was broken. Tossing her deep brown, wavy mane from her face in exhaustion and dejection, she made her way to a bench to rest for a while. The broken wing came away from her side, and she winced as both it and her right foreleg twinged painfully. 

She’d been ignoring the pain as best as she could while she sought out help or directions around this strange city. But now she simply just gave up on hiding it, looking like quite the lost soul. She did hide the mark on her flank, however, with her tail and primaries. Ponies tended to get a little too invasive about asking what her mark meant. But perhaps somepony might pass by who could offer at least directions. So the little yellow pegasus dared hope, anyway.

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It was rare to find Chip out on such sunny days, but groceries weren’t going to buy themselves and the red-haired mare certainly did not plan on having another PB&J sandwich dinner. The promise of her first real meal in a week, however, was not enough to diminish her fatigue and bad mood– she quietly sped through the isles of the dingy little grocery store, eager to get home and return to her work. 

She weaved through the crowded city sidewalks with paper bags in tote, eyes flickering about; crowds this big made even the hardened mare leery and on edge, almost claustrophobic. Chip could feel other bodies brushing against her, causing her to brisken her pace nervously. 

Chip turned the corner to her street; there was no crowd here, much to her relief. The only pony in sight was a peculiar looking pegasus sitting at the bus stop bench. Slowing her pace slightly, she kept her eyes on the seated mare; the pegasus looked dejected and scared, with an awkwardly folded wing at her side and seemingly recoiling from the sunlight. 

As Chip grew nearer to the bus stop, the golden pegasus looked up, and she and Chip locked eyes. Those eyes. They were absolutely terrified, and they were absolutely terrifying. Blood red with a slit pupil. A bat, and a scared one. No, not a bat… A hybrid? Who was this mystery mare…? Chip spoke up.

“Excuse me but… are you okay?”

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The resting mare’s ears had picked up on, and faced, the sound of steps coming in her direction. She fought the instinctive urge to flee, casually turning her head to glance towards the sound. The owner of the hoofbeats -a gray mare with a white nose and hooves, and striking red mane- struck her as non-threatening, though she noted the horn and the faint, acrid scent of magic in the air.

Breathe, Rori. She doesn’t seem dangerous. Maybe she can help. Rori exhaled softly and tried to smile, though she grimaced a little bit as her wing shifted. The gray unicorn asked her question, and Rori relaxed a bit.  “I’m... Well, not exactly alright,” she answered, with a sheepish grin. She was careful to keep her -small by her kind’s standards- fangs hidden behind her lips. “I’m actually pretty lost. I’ve never been here before. I’d like to get my wing set and find somewhere to rest besides outside, but...” Rori trailed off for a moment, her wing feathers fluffing briefly before flattening tightly. She wasn’t really feeling the greatest all of a sudden. That’s not good...

She put her good wing over her head to block the sun from her eyes, and stood to find better shade. Her right foreleg, however, buckled, and she stumbled. “I’d be extremely grateful for any help you can spare,” she said, with a slightly more worried smile. “Starting with fending off heat exhaustion...” 

Though, calling it ‘heat exhaustion’ was a small fib. It may as well have been true, for how it affected the pegasus. At least it would hopefully get her out of the sunlight.

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( @tuneweavers)

The sun shone just a little too brightly down on the golden-coated, white-socked pegasus mare, who shielded her eyes with her one good wing as she walked the unfamiliar streets of Chicoltgo. Her right wing was tucked tightly to her body in an attempt to hide that it was broken. Tossing her deep brown, wavy mane from her face in exhaustion and dejection, she made her way to a bench to rest for a while. The broken wing came away from her side, and she winced as both it and her right foreleg twinged painfully. 

She’d been ignoring the pain as best as she could while she sought out help or directions around this strange city. But now she simply just gave up on hiding it, looking like quite the lost soul. She did hide the mark on her flank, however, with her tail and primaries. Ponies tended to get a little too invasive about asking what her mark meant. But perhaps somepony might pass by who could offer at least directions. So the little yellow pegasus dared hope, anyway.

[zenaquaria]

A love for any of the sciences is great! It's not as great if the excitement leads to less-than-ethical practices, though. That's not to imply that you seem like a mad scientist, but vampires don't have the best reputation with mortals... maybe you've heard of others that do have questionable practices?

((Wonder what’s got Aurie about that one?Thanks for asking! :D))

[zenaquaria]

You seem like the kind who loves to learn. You must have built up quite an expanse of knowledge over the years, especially with your longevity.

((Thanks for the asks! :D))

[zenaquaria]

And what would you hope to learn by studying me? I am clearly beyond your conception! *Huffs at Aurie.*

“…Ooorrrr, I suppose, you could tell me some of those things!~ :D Aaaannnd what you can’t, I can test for!”

((Thanks again for the ask! :D))

[zenaquaria]

Do y'ever work with th' patients yourself, or d'you mostly just handle th' research an' development side of things?

((Thanks for asking, @asksandyshores! :D))

[zenaquaria]

A: “You CAN’T tell her I said that, though!” S: “I won’t, Aurie. She’d kick my ass just for mentioning it and you know it!” 

A thing that entered my brain earlier during a brief chatting with Jhyllah~ Mild language warning for one instance (two if you count the italicized above).

Canonically, Selina and Aureline are gal pals; not quite besties but pretty damn close. Selina doesn’t mind Aureline’s enthusiasm, and Aureline is Selina’s confidant concerning her mental condition.

This is just a little scene that would take place after one of Aurie’s reports to Kat, who for some reason or another was wearing thin on her patience that day, and finally snapped at the pharmacist-turned-general-scientist. Kat tolerates her energy on a good day; this one was not a good day. So afterwards Aureline would call the old German vampire some just-offensive-enough variation of a grump, but only to Selina. Which is where this picks up. xD

[zenaquaria]

What does that mortal family think of you? Considering how you'v been around since their grand parents probably and still look much the same. Do they all take up the same profession?

((Thanks again for asking! :D))

[zenaquaria]

Secrets you say? Nothing stays secret forever, though I suppose it has been quite long for you. Mistakes happen. *Flows around Aureline to take a look at what's going on behind her on the table.* Anyone figure out what you were up to? That had to be silenced?

The question seems to get lost in the nonstop chatter.

((I had intended to take this in another direction, but Aurie pretty much took over and wrote herself here! xD Thanks for asking, @iamyourdoubt!))

[zenaquaria]

You seem to be quite enthusiastic about what you do, don't suppose you could tell us a bit about one of your not classified projects?

((Thanks again for asking! :D))

[zenaquaria]

What would you call two of your greatest achievements in this life?

((Thanks for asking again, @ask-shadow-protector! :D))

[zenaquaria]

Looks like that extended lifespan has it's uses. Must get kind of lonely if you can only be friends with other vampires though, us mortals die far too frequently if you try to avoid mourning. Is there anyone you miss?

((Thanks for asking, @ask-shadow-protector! :D))

[zenaquaria]

Have you ever had any 'unfortunate incidents' in your time, Cherry Orchard? A mix gone wrong, pills mixed up, an incorrect prescription, anything like that? Any that was your fault?

((Slight name mishap, methinks. x3 Thanks for asking, @iamyourdoubt! :D))

[zenaquaria]

Sounds like it was rough working as a mortal if ponies were trying to kill you off- are they still bitter about your success, now that you're a vampire as well?

((Thanks for asking, @westruntravels! :D))

[zenaquaria]

Cherry Orchard: Listen, I know this isn't normally treatable by medicine but I've heard you're the best. Do you have anything to help with nightmares?

((Yay Aurie’s first ask! Thank you, @midnight-mod! <3))

[zenaquaria]

Just a little thing I wanna do with pony!Aureline~ 

That and I just nuked my inbox because of some dumb issues with displaying messages prior to a certain point. >n< I sincerely apologize to anyone who sent me messages I didn’t get to before the issue cropped up!

Anybody wanna send some asks for my pharma-bat-horse? I’ll move them later to my OC side blog, but I just really love this gal and have an itch to work with her!