09 Apple Butter

[downtoearthpony]

Action A | 337 Brady Lane | Morning | Open to all

[Applejack has been sort of hoarding the last couple of regains she's got from Mayfield. With her house being nothing but drones lately, she was worried about anything she might get that would just be tossed out or broken by them assuming its something else. But now she has three envelopes and a non-drone back in the house, so maybe she should stop stalling and see what she's got.

So she'll be out back with a letter opener seeing what's in them. Except they're all empty. Applejack was seriously confused, she went to all this trouble to open them and there's nothing in them? She was about to head back inside with a huff, but that's when she noticed what's now in the backyard.

Her eyes widen as she sees the majority of the backyard is now gone because the Sweet Apple Acres farmhouse is there. Right behind Bloomberg, in fact.

So surprised by this that Applejack doesn't notice the cider press or the couple of baskets full of a rather colorful type of apple sitting in front of the building at first. It's pretty overwhelming after all. And not subtle at all to anybody who happens to be in the area.]

Action B | Bakery | Shortly after A

[Applejack is spending some time working at the bakery. Well, working is a relative term. She'll serve customers if they approach of course, though the drones ignore her outright, but she seems engrossed with a paper she has in front of her. Seems she's making a flyer for something, and is really taking her time with its design. Curious walk-ins may be able to walk over to her and catch a glimpse of what she has so far before she notices them:



Do you ask about it?]

Phone | Later that evening | Not filtered, so open to all

[Normally Applejack prefers talking to her friends muzzle to muzzle, but after getting some new things from home and remembering a conversation she had with Rarity awhile ago, it might be better to use the phone to get all their attention along with seeing who would be willing to help.]

So hey every....body, Ah was thinking it might be nice to try and hold an event mah family hosts back home around this time called the Sisterhooves' Social. Ah just got some things from home that would make some nice prizes for it even. Back home it's a pretty fun couple of days with events and such for sisters to enter and participate in, but Ah wouldn't really force that to be the rule since this place kinda has a bunch of us here away from our actual families.

Though Ah could really use some help setting it up. Twilight, Pinkie, Rarity, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Bell, think you could lend a hoof? Or anybody else who is interested too, actually? Ah'd really appreciate it, and setting things up doesn't mean you have to skip out on participating in events, Ah'm sure if we get enough folks help we can figure a way for you to compete as well as help.

[There's a pause for a few minutes as if she's done and waiting for responses before she suddenly speaks up again.]

Oh! And Apple Bloom, you want to help out in making some zap apple treats?! Ah was thinking those would be some of the prizes we could give out.

Comments

B

[needsteaplz]

[A bakery, huh? Saori of course is curious and enters. When she comes across the poster and the pony.]

Oh, what's this about?

[downtoearthpony]

[Applejack jumps slightly, mostly because she didn't hear Saori come up.]

Oh, er, hi there! This is a flyer Ah'm working on. Trying to make something to announce the Sisterhooves' Social like mah family did back home.

Ah was kinda thinking it'd be nice change from that last carnival to have an actual fun and safe fair. And the whole point of the Social was for sisters to bond together too, which is probably another thing that we could maybe have more have around here...

Phone

[magicalrealist]

You're bringing the Sisterhooves' Social over? That's a wonderful idea, Applejack; it's exactly what everyone needs.

(Including Twilight. Especially Twilight. Because losing Dash and Luna really hurt.)

[downtoearthpony]

That's what Ah was thinking, it'd be a great way for everyone to have some fun and bond with their friends or 'family.'

You want to help out as well? Ah bet you help organize some of the things with no trouble!

B is for Bakery!

[sunnydwithagun]

(Oh look, it's that regular costumer kid! He's dropping by for his usual round of favorite apple goodies made by the earth pony herself, but grows curious when he sees her eying a flyer with...a foreign dialect written on it. Alright then.)

Hello Applejack! Working on something?

Re: B is for Bakery!

[downtoearthpony]

[Applejack was so focused that Django surprises her, but she quickly regains her composure with a smile.]

Well howdy Django! Ah'm working on a poster for the Sisterhooves' Social. Ah was thinking about having one in a couple of weeks for everyone. Back home, mah family and Ah put on the Social for everyone in Ponyville, it's always a big hit and tons of fun.

Ah got a bunch of things from home just recently and was thinking it'd be nice to-Oh hey! You said you have a tree that can grow any type of plants, right? What about ones that are a tad magical?

A

[suicidoll]

(It is very much not subtle, Applejack. Kinda hard not to see a farmhouse like that when you're passing by.

Though to be honest, Kreutzer wasn't exactly passing by. She's carrying a parcel in her hands as she flies up to the house, but touches back down and approaches after staring at the farmhouse and the surprised pony long enough.)

You've regained quite a few things, I see.

[downtoearthpony]

[Applejack just slowly nods, mouth still agape. Wait.]

...A few things?

[She looks down to see the cider press and baskets, a smile spreading on her face.]

Zap apples! Look at them all!

[She's looking over the rainbow colored apples like they might disappear on her.]

Phone

[wishesforacutiemark]

Zap apples? You have some zap apples?!

[downtoearthpony]

Ah sure did! Can you believe it! 2 bushels! If we can find all the ingredients, we can make a bunch of jam and pies no problem!

Phone

[prissy_hooves]

Of course you can count on my help, Applejack! I'll be in charge of the decorations, if that's all right with you.

[downtoearthpony]

That'd be a big help Rarity! You remember what they were like before, right?

[ooeeooahah]

If hands work well enough instead of hooves, I'd be willing to help. What sort of events did you have?

[downtoearthpony]

Of course! Any help would be much appreciated! We had all kinds of things, Arts and Crafts for sisters to do together, food stalls, cooking contests, that kinda thing!

A

[cosmicbond]

Whoa! Where'd this forest come from?

[Gentarou leans out the window to his room, nearly falling out. It's not everyday that random trees invade a backyard.]

[downtoearthpony]

[Oh that's no random tree, that's just Bloomberg that Applejack got back for. Least it goes along with the farmhouse! But hearing the shout, Applejack turns towards it.]

Gen? Look at this! They gave me mah farmhouse! Guess Ah don't have to worry about the drones putting me outside anymore.

Phone

[photonicfighter]

That sounds like fun! I'd be happy to help out. What sort of help are you looking for, though?

[downtoearthpony]

Well anything would work. Help in setting up the stands and course, help running any events, and help providing some food. Those are the main things Ah would need help on...

Phone

[party_hard]

Ooh! Ooh! OOOOOOOH! Me! Me! Pick me!

[You might hear sounds suggesting that Pinkie is jumping up and down at the phone, Applejack.]

I'd LOVE to help!

[downtoearthpony]

Ah'm glad to hear that Pinkie, we're going to need a lot of food and snacks, and Ah was hoping you could help me with that!

phone;

[imoutos]

'Sisterhooves'..? [ a hum, and then she shyly speaks on. ]

I-it's about sisters..?

[downtoearthpony]

It sure is!

At least back where Ah'm from it is, but Ah figured this one here can be just a way for even two friends to have fun together!

C

[dumbfabric]

I could help you set up the social Applejack. And this year maybe Rarity and I can compete without her hiding from me.

ONO TIME PARADOX

[downtoearthpony]

She hid from you last time? Does she do that often? Is that why Ah've never seen you two at any previous ones?

Ah think she'd said she help out with some of the events, Ah the two of you could do a bunch of things together!

B

[begintheoperation]

[Fran happens to wander into the bakery on a general shopping trip. Having a normal human body has brought about new dietary needs, and while different is not something that upsets her as much as some other newcomers. She doesn't overreact at the presence of the pony but glances at the poster.]

Excuse me. What is that?

[downtoearthpony]

Oh, um hi there! Didn't see you come in...

This here is a flyer Ah'm working on. Thinking of putting on a Sisterhooves Social for folks. Mah family did this every year back where Ah'm from!

Phone

[gezellig]

Sisters?

I have a sister. . .

[downtoearthpony]

Are they here too? The two of you could compete together at the Social!

phone!

[cutesy]

Ooh! Ooh! I have sisters but they're back home. Can I still participate, or, do I have to sit this one out?! Also, you guys have like, the cutest names ever. Pinkie Pie? Twilight Sparkle?! apple Bloom?! Do you guys know someone called Lollipop Rainbow?! Pleaaaaase tell me yes!

[downtoearthpony]

You sure can, just some of the events are for a team of two, so just need to find a pardner to compete with! Either way, you could just come around for the food and other things!

But Ah don't know about anypony called Lollipop Rainbow. Least Ah don't think there is any in the town from back home.... Maybe you could check with Pinkie Pie? She seems to know everyone in Ponyville, so she could tell you if there's a Lollipop Rainbow or not!