Oak Tag

Former city slicker turned town dweller & OHO caretaker. Tends to be kidpiled. Brakes for a good song. Has a soft spot for @mlp_ButterShine. ((RP Tune, GMT-5))

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((Whoops. I did it again....

^^;))

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@mlp_Crunch I guess so.

*The good thing is they're soon ordering up cupcakes. Caramel gets to pick the flavor.*

*Back home they go after, putting on just a little extra speed so they get home quickly & Caramel gets a fun ride.*

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@mlp_Crunch Maybe not all of them but who doesn't love a good cupcake.

*Spoken as they pull up to Sugarcube Corner. A small queue is formed up outside.*

.....I wasn't entirely wrong.

:P

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@mlp_Crunch *The trip there would be slower due to all the ponies still around town, but he tries to make it fun nonetheless.*

It's the weekend, all right. So many of our neighbors out here.

:3

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@mlp_Crunch Both sound good. Chocolate's also good.

*Nods, getting hitched back up to the sleigh.*

Ready? Hang on tight.

*Sets off for Sugarcube.*

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@mlp_Crunch ((Sorry! Stepped away!))

*Gently pats him on the back while leading him out.*

Don't forget to be careful now, Caramel. If something happens, apologize. Even if they don't accept it, you still did your part.

*Nods.*

Now start thinking about which cupcake you want.

:3

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@mlp_Crunch Caramel, watch where you're going, buddy.

*To the other pony.* Sorry about that. Apologize, Caramel.

*Spoken in a firm but gentle tone.*

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@mlp_Crunch *Waves a thanks to the spice pony, motioning for Caramel to follow outside.*

Barnyard Bargains for a quick grocery or two and then.....hmm. Maybe we can make a cupcake stop.

:3

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@mlp_Crunch "Don't worry, sonny. Too much obviously isn't a good thing, but a little doesn't hurt."

She's right. Curly uses habanero flakes in a bunch of things that you wouldn't picture as too spicy.

Tacos. The sauce in her lasagna. Pizza. A few other things. I bet you could ask her.

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@mlp_Crunch "That's the hot stuff there, young stallion. Habanero flakes. Gives whatever you're cooking some kick."

*The order's ready & the spice pony gives Oak the total..*

Curly uses a generous amount of that. Not enough to burn up the kids but still plenty of it.

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@mlp_Crunch That’s coriander, if I’m not mistaking.

*Checks the little label on the container.*

Yup. Coriander. I think Curly uses it in sauces.

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@mlp_Crunch “That’s all right, little guy. I was once a curious filly that burned her tongue with some chili powder.”

*So says the spice pony with a chuckle, Oak chuckling too.*

*Waits for her to prepare what Curly had asked for.*

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@mlp_Crunch *He’s pretty sure Caramel remembers their last encounter, so he doesn’t mention anything.*

*To the spice pony.* Hey. Got a list from Curly here. Guess she’s got another mystery dish going.

*The pony nods, waving at Caramel when she sees him.*

^.^/)

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@mlp_Crunch *He would see soon enough. The first stop would be the spice pony.*

*The chilly weather would mean she is set up inside with another merchant pony but she is still selling her wares to the town.*

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@mlp_Crunch *Chuckles.*

Just a little bit, OK. We’re almost at our first stop.

*Keeps the quick pace going up a small incline, checking to make sure Caramel is right there with him.*

*Did get him buckled in just as an extra precaution.*

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@mlp_Crunch *He would take the long way into town so Caramel is able to enjoy the ride.*

*Keeps up a quick pace but not so fast that he might get bumped off the sleigh.*

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@mlp_Crunch But of course.

*Which he does quickly….which includes a helmet as well.*

There. Now we match.

^.^

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@mlp_Crunch Hoooooold on a second there, cowboy. Don’t forget to put something warm on.

*Helps him gear up with a helmet, earmuffs, scarf & boots.*

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@mlp_Crunch You won’t. I’ll go slow & I can also give you a helmet.

It’s to run a quick errand but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun.

:3

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@mlp_Crunch I’ve heard sleigh rides can be fun. I heard it in a song or two not too long ago.

:3

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@mlp_Crunch *That is true. He's well aware of that...*

That doesn't mean we can't have some careful fun.

I have an idea. Let's put on something warm & head outside. There's still a thing or two that can be done outside without getting hurt.

*Nodnods.*