Scene #3543: A moonlit winter night at Peach's Castle.

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Princess Peach	Winter has come early to the Mushroom Kingdom this year, blanketing the land with around four inches of snow, and the light from the stars and a full moon glitters off the freshly fallen flakes. All of Toad Town and Princess Peach's Castle are decorated with lights and red and green ribbons. At this late hour things are pretty quiet however, with just a few denizens of the town out, and of course a bunch of castle guards sleepily keeping watch Peach herself is out dressed in a tight dark pink dress which has a somewhat short skirt ending in a lighter pink frill. Matching light pink tights cover her legs down to her white ice skates witch match her gloves. She has forgone her crown tonight as she skates swiftly around a large lake near the castle, seeming to be enjoying herself as she gracefully leaps and twirls and spins, putting on quite the show for the few guards who had taken to watching her.
Rarity	You think ice skating is difficult? Try ice skating with two left feet. Okay maybe that doesn't apply as far as ponies go, because they always have two left hooves. And two right ones. And it's not nearly that much of a problem for Rarity as the unicorn scoots across the ice and does a fancy little spin. "Aaaah, so nice to get a clear, quiet night to practice one's icecapades." She pauses for a moment. ".. And one without Pinkie Pie cutting up the lake because she wore her winter wrap-up skates instead." Which is why she probably came to visit Peach's rink instead of just using the lake outside Ponyville.
Sarracenia	As Rarity and Peach skate around beneath the moonlight, a shadow slowly falls over them. A look up would reveal...a large wooden airship! It probably looks like a Bowser attack, but there is a truce on, right? However, instead of a bellowing lizard, a lovely princess decends on a rope ladder. "Hello there~ So good to see you again, Princess Peach" the princess says happily as her airship floats down and she lands daintily on the ice, wearing a warm-looking fluffy jacket and a thick skirt. "I hope you do not mind me dropping in." She hmms as she looks around at the ice. "I seem to have forgotten my skates. Do either of you ladies have a spare set?" she says, then looks to Rarity. "Oh my! What an adorable little pony!" she says cheerfully, then curtseys carefully. "I am Princess Sarracenia Sundew, Crown Princess of the Sundew Kingdom. And you are?"
Terry McGinnis	Terry McGinnis is with Weiss and is wondering why he was brought along, "I still do not see how I was needed, I'm not a prince or anything, just a guy who works," he says to her as he follows along. Granted, there is more to Terry, then being just a guy, he is Batman and only a few know who Terry is other then himself, Team KYTL and Team RWBY know after the Initiation. Outside of Hoshi, that is really about it that knows Terry's secret identity. Looking around, he is glad he wore the outfit that he will be wearing during Grimm hunting, at least it will keep his warm, the cloak will. "I still do nto see how the cold is not bothering you Miss Schnee," he mentions to her and yes, he is using his manners as he ahs not really gotten to know her to use her first name.
Weiss Schnee	Weiss walks along towards the frozen lake, Terry in tow. Two pairs of ice skates are tied to her waist, one for each of them. The heiress could certainly use a little time off, and what better way to vent her frustrations at that irresponsible, immature child Ruby being chosen as the leader of team RWBY instead of her when she was CLEARLY more qualified... She takes a deep breath to calm herself. ...than a relaxing day on the ice? "I just figured we would both benefit from blowing off a little steam," she answers him. Giving a slight smirk, she flips her hair and looks back towards the lake, slightly more pep in her step. "A biting cold winter's day feels refreshing, doesn't it? Rather this than sweat to death under the hot sun, in any case."
Princess Peach	Peach smiles, watching Rarity for the moment as she speaks while continuing to skate around the lake without really looking where she was going but it would seem she knows the lake well enough that she could almost skate it with her eyes closed. "It's so nice just that we finally got a chance to see each other again, though I would still like to visit Equestria again soon. It's been far too long." Peach says before suddenly going quiet and coming to a stop as she catches the shadow cast over the area. The nearby toad guards that were still awake have already noticed the airship and are looking quite worried. Peach herself looks up and her expression grows tense until she catches sight of the Sundew princess, and her expression relaxes some. "You sure know how to make an entrance. I'm sure those of my castle guards that are not sleeping are now very awake after seeing your ship." She comments with a dry chuckle, then smiles as Sarracenia greets Rarity. "Hmm, extra skates? If we're the same size, you can borrow some of mine." She nods to a toad by the lakeside and without a word he hurries off into the castle, returning some minutes later with a pair of light pink skates which are offered to Sarracenia. Peach finally turns to Terry and Weiss, offering a friendly wave in greeting. "Oh hello, and welcome! Please let the guards know if you need anything. I've already asked for hot chocolate to be prepared for everyone.
Rarity	"It certainly has been some time. But you know you are always welcome to come b--huh?" Rarity glides to a stop as the airship passes overhead and blocks out the view of the sky. "Oh goodness, this is a terrible time for one of those kidnaps you complain about." But then it turns out to be another princess instead of an angry dragon-turtle. That's certainly a relief. She responds to the elaborate introduction with a bow of her own, careful to not catch herself with the skate on the front hoof in doing so. "Rarity, the finest fashionista in Ponyville." Yes, she's the only one. No, that doesn't make her any less fine, certainly not in her own opinion.
Sarracenia	Princess Sarracenia giggles as she imagines the expressions on the toads and Peach's faces as she flew in. "Thank you. One with such exquisite style and taste as myself must know how to make an entrance." she says. But, her enjoyment of her mortal enemy's discomfort comes to a halt as she sees the skates. Pink...why did it have to be pink?! Sarracenia sighs, then sighs again as she realizes she will have to sit on the ice to put them on. Her grand entrance has quickly devolved! She suspects she looks like some little girl as she struggles to remove her red heels and put on the ice skates. "Rarity? What an unusual name." she says through grunts and huffs as she tries to get the skates on. She is only a size or two larger than Peach, but she isn't about to admit it! When she finally has the skates on, she stands up carefully. "And you are a fashionista? Does that mean you are simply well-educated in fashion, or are you a designer as well?" When Weiss and Terry arrive, Sarracenia raises a hand to wave a greeting, but doesn't talk to them. For all she knows, they are mere commoners wandered out onto the ice.
Terry McGinnis	Terry McGinnis looks at Weiss, "Ah," he states to her as he walks with her. "You know, i will have to get with you to learn more about that powder you family mines," he comments as he waves to Peach, "Princess," he states. "Plus, I need to have a weapon of some type made when i go against Grimm with Yang or the team i am with."
Weiss Schnee	The heiress nods in agreement, handing Terry a pair of skates while she sits down to put her own on. One of them has a rolled-up pamphlet stuck inside it, labeled 'Dust for Dummies' and bearing the Schnee Dust Company logo. Huh, where did she get that? "For starters, read this. You're definitely right about needing a weapon, but we'll talk more about that later," she responds, her own Dust-augmented rapier hanging idly at her side. With that, she sets out onto the rink with all the others. You'd think that someone commonly nicknamed 'ice queen' would be a skilled ice skater - and you'd be right, as Weiss carves graceful shapes into the frozen lake. Her face is contorted into a look of deep concentration as she changes her course to stop near Peach and the others, her long white ponytail fluttering in the wind behind her. "Hi! I'm Weiss," she introduces herself, curtsying in greeting. "Weiss Schnee. Thanks for the invitation."
Princess Peach	Peach nods to Rarity, now that the tense moment was passed. "I'd be happy to come visit over the holidays. I'm sure I can find a day or two to get away from the castle and enjoy some time in Equestria." She then turns to Sarracenia and smiles as the fellow princess manages to get the skates on, even if it seemed the weren't an ideal fit. "Well of course, to do otherwise would be simply boring." She responds about the entrance with a grin. Finally, she smiles to Terry and Weiss. "Always happy to have more company around this big and mostly empty castle. Thank you for coming. It is a pleasure to meet you both."
Terry McGinnis	Terry looks and accept emits the ice skates and sees the note. Blinking, he takes the note ands, "Thanks," he states as he puts on his skates. Once that is done, he starts skating on the ice, and not many knows his skill, as he does spins and turns with ease. . o 0 (Just like gymnastics, only on frozen water) he thinks as he slows and stops with the others. "Terrance McGinnis," he states, "But call me Terry," he adds as he bows to Peach who he has met, and Sarracenia, who he has not met. What is funny, is that Terry is the only one here that is not set with the type of backgrounds Peach, Rarity, Weiss and Sarracenia has.
Rarity	Rarity snag the end of her scarf with one hoof and gives it a light toss to drape it back over the opposite shoulder. "Design, produce -and- manage my own boutique to do so." She's got the entire course of fashion savviness covered there. She gives a push to idly slide in a circle around the group as they converse. "I do so enjoy the oppritunity to help others find their inner beauties and bring it out for all to admire."
Sarracenia	Sarracenia, unlike the others, has little experience with ice and no gymnist training to rely on. She has taken dance, but when your feet move unexpectedly it is hard to make graceful, precise maneuvers. She wobbles and flails like someone who has never been in skates before. Because...well, maybe once or twice, but never on ice. It is very hard to maintain one's dignity when one can't keep one's balance. So, Sarracenia just tries to stand there looking regal. "Hello Terry and Weiss. I am Princess Sarracenia Sundew, Crown Princess of the Sundew Kin-" PLOP! In the midst of a flamboyant gesture to herself, Princess Sarracenia's feet fly out fly out from under her and she lands face down on the ice. To anyone else, this would be something to laugh off, but to Sarra? She just lies there, feeling as though any dignity and grace she might have displayed has just been destroyed.
Weiss Schnee	Weiss' gaze follows the princess as she loses her balance and splats onto the ground, a slight frown tugging at the corners of her mouth. She doesn't laugh, as one might expect her to; rather she restrains herself from lecturing Sarra on the proper ice skating techniques - or, heck, how to simply not bust her can on the ice - in the presence of another princess, and the host, no less. She simply offers a hand to help her up. "Nice to meet you," she says, a small amount of disdain in her voice. Looking down to Rarity, she raises an eyebrow. "You're a fashion designer? Maybe I should have you take a look at some of my teammates' outfits," she says dryly.
Princess Peach	Peach winces sharply as Sarracenia falls flat on her face, on the ice. That had to be rather painful, though as Weiss moves to help her up, it does seem that the hammer princess' pride took the biggest impact. "Careful there, don't think the local doctor would be too happy if I had to go wake them up to come out for a broken limb or something." She warns as she also moves to lend a hand to help her fellow princess up and keep her steady as she rises from the ice. Around now a couple of toads come out from the castle carrying a tray of tall mugs with an insulated carafe in the center filled with hot chocolate next to a tub of home-made whipped cream. "Mmm, the hot cocoa is here." She says as she skates to the edge of the lake and fixes a cup for herself and anyone else who is interested.
Rarity	"Oooo I am always interested in new avenues to pervue my craft." Rarity doesn't even ask who the teammates are, but she may of just had her attention diverted by the arrival of hot drinks. Seeing as everyone else is already helping Sarracenia up she skates to the edge of the lake and takes one of the cups with her magic, letting the toad fill it. But rather than drink the first cup herself, she passes it to Sarracenia once she's off the ice as well. "Here you go dear, this will help get you over that little woopsie daisy."
Sarracenia	Sarracenia is red-faced with embarrassment when she finally starts to rise. She does not seem to be seriously hurt, but her pride definitely took a hit. When Weiss offers that hand, the downed princess only begrudgingly accepts it. And Weiss's expression says it all. Sarracenia's fears are all true! Now she is the clumsy, undignified princess who fell on the ice! "And you." she manages to say to Weiss before she is helped back to her feet. When people start toward the edge of the lake, Sarracenia follows after, being careful not to fall again. She refuses to be steadied or otherwise helped along, however. Any offers or attempts to do so would be met with an angry, pouty face and a quick 'no thank you'. Sarra does accept the cocoa when it is offered, at least. With the cocoa to distract her and her flop to fume over, Sarracenia is pretty quiet for now.
Terry McGinnis	Terry looks and winces, "Are you ok?" he asks Sarracenia as he follows everyone over to the edge of the lake. "Thank you," he says to the the Toad who brngs the hot chocolate. He looks at Rarity, "Your friends with Twilight right?" he asks her. "I made my first trip to Esqueria, and it was ... interesting," he mentions without really adding that he turned into a pony and was kind of new to that and fell more then enough times, and even tried to fly and fell even more. "She helped me with a gift for a friend for Christmas," he adds as he stands and takes a drink of his hot chocolate. As he drinks, he starts to hum Let It Snow to himself as he watches everyone. As he stands there next to Weiss, he hears the tone of the voice from both Weiss and Sarracenia and makes a mental note about it. "Looks like you got a lot of snow Princess," he says to Peach as he looks around the area.
Rarity	"Why yes I am." Rarity just chuckles softly to herself as she takes a mug for herself. "The first trip can be... a different experience for most." It's not hard for someone that's been there for plenty of first visits to know what he's talking about being interesting about it. "Be glad the first pony you met was Twilight and not Pinkie Pie, or there would of been a welcome party in your honor. Regardless if you wanted one or not. She's... like that." It's kind of sad in a way when one has gotten accustomed to Pinkie Pie often enough that you just accept her eccentricities as normal.