>Yet another happy night in Hollow Shades.
>The Royal Guard are doing a jousting demonstration today, a very rare occurrence.
>Your pompoms lie beside you on the sidelines of the arena.
>Even though you can't see, your echolocation skills are more than enough.
>The display will be spectacular.
>"Hello, Miss."
>Too busy taking your things out, you never noticed one of the guards coming to talk to you.
>"I was just wondering, is it true?"
>You look up to the armour-clad warrior.
"Is what true?"
>He stammers a little.
>"Do we have the best cheerleader on our side? You're cheering for the Gold Hawks, right?"
>Giggling at him, you show him your blue pompoms.
"Well, now I wish I was."
>You flutter them around.
"I'm on Everfree Blue, sorry."
>He sighs, disheartened a bit.
>"Aw, that sucks. Just, the team heard you were the best around, and..."
>His stutter comes to life once more.
>"You're the prettiest mare around, too."
>That was unexpected.
>Smiling politely, you give him a little wink.
"Maybe next game."