Love hunt.(silvy, PM)

[Silver Tongue]

Silver smiled slightly. The mare was enjoying the story. That was good, it meant he hadn't lost his touch. He took a drink of his sarsaparilla and looked back to the mare. "As they traveled, the mare seemed to be interested in all the sights, and too happy to have lost a friend. The Knight thought this was weird, but he didn't say anything on fear that he'd offend her." He paused, thinking a bit. Then a sigh. "The knight soon found that the mare he was hoping to help wasn't a mare at all, but a large insectoid creature, looking to drain him of all his energy and leave him for dead." He said, closing his eyes and taking a sip. "The Knight was able to make it away from the creature, and continue on his journey to help anypony that needed it, undeterred by one unfortunate happening." He said, smiling to Mirage as the brief story came to a close, hoping to hear her reaction.

[Mirage Oasis]

As the story went on 'Desert Wind's face turned worried, then frowned a bit, though she quickly tried to turn it into a smile. It was a weak smile, her heart wasn't in it...theoretically at least. The frown was a bit real though. Mirage didn't like the thought of feeding on someone who might have a better idea about changelings than the general public of Canterlot. She looked at him curiously, "That was an interesting end." she said, treading carefully. "So, would that insect creature happen to be one of the changelings that, I heard, plagued this city not long ago?" she asked quickly and, surprisingly, a bit seriously, "It wasn't long ago that we had an issue with changelings in Saddle Arabia." she added on.

[Silver Tongue]

Silver smiled to the mare, nodding as she asked about the 'insect creature.' "Indeed it was. But 'Large Insectoid Creature' sounds better." He said, sipping his drink. "If you're telling a story, you gotta be a little flashy." He explained, setting the drink down for the moment. He leaned back in his seat a bit, getting a better look of the mare he was sharing the day with. "So. Changelings were a problem there, too? They didn't seem like the Hardiest bunch. I didn't think they'd be able to survive such a harsh environment." He looked around to the ponies around them. "Come to think of it... We shouldn't talk about the Changelings too loud. A Lot of ponies around here are a bit uneasy about the subject, still."

[Mirage Oasis]

"Yes, they tend to pop up whenever there are ponies, griffons, anything in love really. You're right though, we should switch subjects. The events in Canterlot have left the inhabitants rather sore about this sort of talk." she said, looking away thoughtfully. She then looked back to him Coyly and flicked her tail. "So, are you heading back to Appleoosa today? The next train leaves pretty soon, I think." She paused before coyly adding "What was the delivery you picked up?"

[Silver Tongue]

Silver nodded slightly with a bit of a chuckle. "I was here for that. It's an interesting topic, but most ponies don't enjoy the topic... It'd be interesting to meet a Changeling that isn't trying to eat me..." He said with a chuckle. "But yes, a different topic is a good plan." He said with a bit of a smile. "Yeah, I've gotta head back today, I still have work tomorrow. And I've got... A little bit of time? I mean, The boss expects me to stop for Lunch." He said. "And I picked up a box of assorted soaps for the Inn. Though, I may have to stop at a bookstore for a certain book that a certain mare suggested to me." He said with a wink, finishing his drink.

[Mirage Oasis]

She had to wonder how many changelings this pony had actually met...but it didn't matter and asking would be bad form when they were trying to change the subject! So, despite her curiosity, to keep her cover Mirage had to continue the conversation down this path. "Only a bit of time then, I'll be sure to keep you on time." she said, taking the chance to finish her own drink, giving Silver a sly smile as she did so. "When you pick up the book, be sure to get a good translation, it'll be a bit pricier but its a much better read when all of the technique can make it through the language change."

[Silver Tongue]

Silver nodded and smiled. This pony was interesting, and wasn't angry at the thought of him leaving so soon. He nodded and watched as she finished her drink. "Thank you kindly for understanding my... Temporal Difficulties." He offered with a chuckle, paying for the drinks and standing up. "Perhaps a quick tour of Canterlot? I can show you the few places I know from my limited time here, and we can find a place to buy myself this book, and then we can go our separate ways." He offered, his smile ever-present. "And spending a few extra bits to assure quality is always a good expense. So, a well translated book it is."

[Mirage Oasis]

She nodded, smiling as he paid for the drinks and then standing as he made his suggestion. "That sounds wonderful." she said happily, ready to follow the gentlecolt's lead. She wouldn't get a meal out of this...but she did get a drink and some nice company for a while. Everything wasn't about eating and experimenting. Sometimes she liked to just have fun. "So, what do you want to do first?" she said "It's a big city...and you only have so much time. Before you need to leave."

[Silver Tongue]

Silver smiled at the delegate, almost a cocky smile. "If we make our way down Horseshoe lane, to Sapphire Street, I can show you the best shops in town. At the end of that street, we make our way down Regal Way, back to Mane street and 'Fine Print Books' is right there. A Few blocks down, we'll reach the train station where I'll give you a kiss on the cheek and a farewell, before boarding the 11:45 to Appleoosa." He said with a grin, exiting the bar and leading her, sure enough, down Horseshoe lane. The larger street they come out on has less traffic than the main street, but seemed busier all the same. There were several market stalls dotting the sides of the roads, selling various jewels and other items. A Curio stand sat, tucked away on one side of the street. "Sapphire Street, aptly named for the jewelry stores and gem shops." Silver explained, gesturing about.

[Mirage Oasis]

She raised her eyebrows at the pony's suggestion. This would be a good way to get to know a few stores...and she wouldn't mind a kiss on the cheeck. It would actually be quit e nice. Mirage enjoyed being flattered. "A kiss on the cheek of a pretty mare? Well aren't you a brave stallion?" she said happily. "We will just have to see what happens when we get there?" she said. She looked over the city street they stopped on with a light smile. It was both similar and very different from similar areas in Saddle Arabia, it was no bazaar, but it was definitely a rather large market, much like the one she had had seen in Ponyville...except a LOT bigger, not to mention a lot more ponies. "I always have liked jewelry, emeralds are my favorite gem~ What about you?"

[Silver Tongue]

"If you don't set your sights high, you're going to fall short." He said with a wink and a chuckle. Happy to accept her 'challenge' as they walked, admiring some of the shops as they moved. He levitated a necklace up, holding it to her neck gently. The Emerald on the necklace gleaming in the sunlight. "I can see why Emeralds are your favorite. They bring out your eyes really nicely." As he levitates the necklace back and keeps walking, he ponders it. "I've always loved the calm, cool serenity that a Sapphire reflects." He explained, looking to her to see if she approved or not. He couldn't see why she wouldn't, but it was still something he'd like to know. He turned down another small side street, pausing to talk to a pony tucked away behind a pile of boxes before levitating him a few bits, exiting the street on the other side and gesturing to a bookstore. "I believe this place will work just fine~" 'Pen and Quill's Books.'

[Mirage Oasis]

Well, she supposed he had earned enough points for a kiss, for a smooch....maybe not quite enough points...she could steal a snack off him, maybe. It was a dangerous game, but after a bit of walking she just might be able to get away from it, maybe a quick wrestle to trick him...she was really hungry after that little flirting session...well, more like a single instance of flirting, but she hadn't eaten in a little while and anything was enough to remind of that. She smiled at the mention of sapphires, her third favorite, right after rubies. As they walked she didn't fail to notice the bits he gave to somepony "Not to be nosy...but why did you give that pony those bits? If this is a kidnapping, I have to say I'm insulted. I am worth at least a few hundred bits, not pocket change, even if he is just a lookout." she said playfully, walking into the store.

[Silver Tongue]

Silver browsed the books in the bookstore, looking for the one in question, mulling over the question that Mirage had asked. Why did he give the bits to the pony. "Hmm, let's just say he needed it more than I did?" He said, smiling to the Mare. "A Kidnapping? Oh no worries. I got out of the kidnapping business long ago~" He said with a chuckle and a wink, obviously joking. "though, you're right. You'd be worth quite a few bits. All Lovely mares are." Finally, he found the book in the back, tucked away on their 'used books' shelf. He pulled it down with his magic, and blew dust off the cover, opening it carefully. The pages were old and worn, and the cover looked like it had been sandblasted. The cover itself had an odd writing on it. He turned it to show her. "IS this writing Saddle Arabian?" He asked, glancing inside of the book to make sure it was written in a language he could understand.

[Mirage Oasis]

Mira looked back at the pony suddenly realizing something and remembering that she, herself, actually was carrying pitifully few bits for pretending to be an ambassador. She was pretty sure an ambassador would have quite a few bits on themselves...implying she wouldn't have Saddle Arabian money, but going back to get that wasn't really an option. She would have to pilfer some poor soul. "And I was thinking more along the lines of me being an ambassador, we fetch a lot of money for ransom...but good to know your mind isn't in that spot, or you're too smart to let it show." she said, also kidding. She looked at the book and smiled "That definitely is my language~" she said happily. "You know, you could just learn Saddle Arabian and get the full experience." she added playfully.

[Silver Tongue]

Silver looked her over and smiled. "Yeah, I could go for an ambassadors ransom right about now. It'd definitely make my life a lot easier." He said with a chuckle, looking the book over. "Hmm. you're right. A Regular Saddle Arabian copy would be pretty cool." He looked around near where he found the book for a few moments, pulling another one down. This one written in seemingly all saddle arabian. He blinked at it for a few moments. "Learning this may be harder than I expected." he admitted with a bit of a laugh, carrying both copies to the front before looking to Mirage. "Unless you wanted this copy that's in Saddle Arabian? I'm sure it'd mean more to you than to me." He offered with a smile, holding it up for her.