Title: [Satyr] Of Conventions and Family Author: That_Happy_Guy Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/zy2F9msw First Edit: Saturday 31st of October 2015 10:03:46 PM CDT Last Edit: Saturday 31st of October 2015 10:03:46 PM CDT >Day Awkward Con run-ins in Equestria >Finally sitting down since you first got here in the morning, you chuckle as you see Venus squealing. >You knew she was excited to go to her first con, you just didn't know HOW excited. >She's apparently been saving up since you told her you got the tickets for some con swag. >Shirts, posters, figures, even little trinkets. >You swear her bag has GOT to be close to ripping. >As she giggles, all but jumping in her seat, you see her looking over the crowd. >Cosplay as far as the eye can see. >You can recognize maybe on in every ten costumes. >Honestly, you're surprised you can even guess that many. >Anime and sci fi blew ponies minds when they first came around. >”Dad, can I get a drink?” >Looking to your daughter, she's set her bag down on the table. >She then adjusts her shirt, wings tucked away. >You reach into your wallet and pull out ten bits. “Sure, get me a lemonade if they have them.” >She nods, taking the bits and standing up. >”Okay, watch my stuff?” >You nod, pulling the bag closer to you. >”Okay, gonna go, okay.” >Smirking, you shake your head as Venus runs off. >You haven't seen her this excitable since she was a kid at Christmas time. >Making sure to keep a hand on the top of the bag, you continue to crowd watch. >There are a lot of Equestrian characters you aren't familiar with, but one costume has you do a double take. >A mare with crotch boobs the size of melons in a Soul Calibur's Ivy costume. >Her blue mane is beautiful and yellow coat seems to fit strangely well. >It takes you a moment to realize your mouth is slightly open and another to notice SHE noticed you staring. >Looking away, you can hear hoofsteps approaching you. >Feeling your cheeks flush red in embarrassment, you hope she isn't too mad having an “old man” gawking. >Hearing the mare clear her throat, you slowly turn your head. >Surprisingly, she isn't mad, in fact, there's a soft smile. >”Hi there.” >Clearing your own throat, you force a smile. “Hello.” >She looks you over. >”Hmm, you look familiar.” >Have you met this mare before? “Do I?” >She nods, bringing a hoof to her chin. >You only look for a moment before bringing your eyes up, but her boobs just had a HUGE jiggle. >”Hmm, Ponyville, little two story house, live with your daughter?” >Shocked, you look to her. “I- wha- yes. How did you-... Wait...” >She giggles. >”Anon, it's me. Milky.” >Your milkmare?! >She goes to these things? >... She has crotch tits the size of g-cups?! “Milky, whoa, you look- well, great.” >She giggles. >”Took you a moment, didn't it?” >You nod, noticing a lack of freckles. “Yeah, your face... where're your freckles?” >The mare rolls her eyes. >”Make-up.” >Oh. >Blushing some more, she takes the seat next to you. >”So, I didn't know you were into this stuff.” >You give a playful scoff. “Milky, humans invented this.” >She nods, looking over herself. >”That they did... So, the costume?” >Silently gulping, you speak quickly. “Looks great.” >Milky laughs. >”No, I meant, are you familiar with it?” >Ohhhh. “Well, yeah, Ivy Valentine. Most any gamer would at least be familiar with the name.” >She grins, causing your cheeks to redden again. >”Hmm, so, did you come by yourself?” >You shake your head. “No, no. I'm here with Venus.” >Milky nods, still smiling. >”I see, where is she?” >You look to the snack stand, but don't see her. “Uh, I'm not sure. She was supposed to be getting me and her a drink...” >Worried, you stand and move towards it. “Sorry Milky, but I got to go find my daughter.” >You can hear her call from behind you. >”Oh, okay, we should hand out some time!” >You momentarily slow down and turn around. “Uh-Yeah! Of course!” >What are you doing? >Daughter is missing. “You know where I live.” >Quit trying to hit on the sexy mare! >Shaking off, you turn back and begin your search. >You start by the snack stand, rushing to the front. >There are a LOT of complaints, bu you just raise a hand, looking to the stallion behind the glass. “Excuse me, did you see a pink satyr come by here?” >He nods. >”Yeah, she left with her dad.” >Your heart drops. “... I'M her father.” >The stallions seems to be catching up. >”Oh... Oh crap, uh- they went down that aisle, the one with the human merch.” >You wave, stepping off. “Thank you!” >Running down it, you maneuver around some ponies and people. >You thought Venus knew better. >She's a teenager, she shouldn't be running off with strangers! >As you go down the aisle, you can see a pink satyr walking next to a stallion with a blue mane wearing a shirt. >The satyr is wearing the same shirt that Venus was wearing, is the same height, and has the same hair color. >That's your baby! >Running, you grab her by the shoulder, causing her to screech, nearly spilling the drinks in her hands. >The stallion looks to you. >”Hey, what are you-” >Furious, you look to him, then your fury is mixed with confusion. >The stallion is Cadence's husband; Shining Armor. “Shining? What the hell were you doing kidnapping my kid?!” >Venus shrinks back as the stallion looks confused. >”Kidnapp- what?” >You step between him and your daughter. “You heard me.” >He looks around you to Venus. >”... Whoa, it is Venus, isn't it?” >Looking to your daughter, she looks as confused as he did. >”Uh, do I know you?” >He chuckles. >”No, you wouldn't remember.” >Shining then turns to you. >”Anon, I didn't know she was your daughter.” >You still hold your spot. “So you were just taking some random satyr then?” >He shakes his head. >”No-No! I went to grab some chips, we started talking about Hyperspace Hyperwars in line, then I guess we just sort of got caught up in it. I wasn't trying to kidnap anyone.” >You look back. “Is this true?” >Venus solemnly nods. >”Yeah... S-Sorry dad, I-... sorry...” >The guilty look should say it all. >Sighing, you rub the bridge of your nose with two fingers. “Venus...” >Looking to Shining, you notice he is wearing a shirt with one of those HH memes. >Heresy, funny. “Shining, I'm sorry. Just- it's her first con, I know there are some creeps who go here- sorry.” >He chuckles, looking a mix of understanding and awkward. >”Yeah, no, yeah, I get it. Still, didn't think... Uh, YOUR kid would be into Hyperwars. You know?” >You nod. >Back when you first met him, a certain mare was very keen on getting rid of his army. “Yeah... So, here by yourself?” >He nods, cheeks turning a light red. >”Uh, yeah. Cadence didn't want to come, my friends were busy, and Twily's kids... well, they're not as into this stuff as I'd hoped.” >Ouch. “Well, I mean, if you want, you could hang out with us.” >Shining chuckles. >”Thanks Anon, but I don't think it'd be a good idea.” >You look to Venus. “Sweetie, would you mind if Mr. Armor came with us?” >She immediately shakes her head. >”No.” >Your little girl looks to Shining. >”I wouldn't mind.” >He still looks on the fence. “Plus, you two could keep talking about Hyperspace Hyperwars. Maybe compare units?” >Shining chuckles meekly. >”Ahhh... Cadence made me give my army up.” >Oh, looks like she did finally get her way on that. >Damn. “Sorry.” >Venus looks outright offended. >”Your whole- How? A vintage Sludgenoid Blighted Drone, she made you give that up?!” >Shining nods and Venus brings her hands to her face. >”Oh my god... Does she even know?” >Chuckling, you watch your daughter over react. >Shining goes on to explain something you don't understand, Venus goes on to respond, and the next thing you know all three of you are back at your table... >With all of Venus' stuff gone. >Once Venus notices, she freaks out. >”My bag... My bag!” >She runs to your table, looking around it. >After a couple minutes, she looks on the verge of tears. >It's then that the stallion from the snack stand walks up to you. >”Excuse me, sir?” >You look to him and he has Venus' bag. >She squeals, puts the drinks down, and runs to grab it. >”Thank you, thank you, thank you!” >She hops off to the table, cuddling her bag. >Shining smiles and joins her. >With a sigh, you look back to the snack stallion. “Thanks.” >He shrugs. >”Your girlfriend said she didn't want you losing it.” >Girlfriend? >Oh... >Ohhhhh. >Milky. >Oh dear.     >As Venus leans against you, fast asleep, her bag wrapped around her arm. >You just lie back against your seat, enjoying the train ride home. >It was a nice day. >You and Shining got to talking whenever Venus ran off to go check on the stalls. >He and Cadence had a kid, Venus has a little sister. >Shining himself has thought about introducing her to you all, but Cadence is still very very VERY mad at you. >For reasons... >Shining on the other hand, seems to have all but forgiven you for the accident that happened between you and Cadence. >He wants to hand out again tomorrow. >As Venus snuggles against your arm, you fiddle with the card in your hand. >A little gift from Milky she left in the bag. >You wonder if you should call her or not... >You wonder how Venus would react. >Good thing you have some time to think about it. >Trains. >Slow and steady. >Plenty of time to reflect. >Looking to your daughter, you smile. >A god damned nerd. >Just like you.