Morning Ponyville (Concluded)

[Dark Star]

Slipstream was very happy to get back into her dirty morning shenanigans with Thunder Cracker. Something about him just made her want to kiss him and never let go. Maybe there was something else going on behind the curtain, but she didn't concern herself with that just yet. Right now, she was much more focused on wrestling with Thunder Cracker's tongue to think much about anything else. Of course, smooching wasn't the only thing the two ponies did on the couch. Without any warning, Thunder Cracker suddenly re-positioned the two with Slipstream being right behind him. She certainly wasn't expecting him to just take control like that, but the feeling of his delicate hooves on her precious shoulders just made her tension ease up. She lied down slightly, letting her coltfriend work his hooves over her shoulders, all the tension of being interrupted simply melting away as if it were butter. 

"Oh...that feels good" she breathed dreamily. She certainly never anticipated getting a shoulder massage so quickly, why she never even would've asked him for that matter. He kissed and licked the spot on her neck he was yesterday and even did roughly the same spot on the opposite side. Soon enough, he started stroking his tongue across her withers, earning a few soft moans in the process. After a little but, he started to massage lower parts of her body, avoiding the sensitive space between her wings, but going lower. Slipstream continued to moan, but kept them as silent as possible to make certain not to let her voice out too loudly, 'Not this early in the morning' was one of the things she thought as he continued his massage therapy. Her quite voice only rose as he suddenly traced her spine with a hoof, letting out a semi-loud yelp as he traced over the space between her wings, which instinctively flared out at the contact. 

Slipstream's mind started to get blurry as jolts of pleasure shot through her. She never thought that any-pony would be able to show her a feeling quite like this. Things would only get much more intense however as she felt his tongue begin stroking that same spot. At this point her moans were much louder, combined with short, ragged breaths as Thunder Cracker's tongue simply scrolled all over it, her tail having wrapped itself around his neck after a minute or two. All she could see were white dots by the time he had finished, her breathing heavy and her heartbeat fast. He asked her how he felt and she smiled at him, her mane clinging to her sweat-covered muzzle. "Amazing..." she breathed. She'd have to find a way to get back at him for all this later on though. 

[GEffect]

Thunder was pleased that his therapy did exactly what it was meant to do. "Good, because there will be more of that if you ever feel stressed about something and, you need some pony to talk to." His actions prior to this moment was a gift that is only to be effective for the receiver. In third person view the whole over look on what TC was doing to would probably just look like he wasn't doing anything "helpful" at all. However that opinion would be very incorrect. On the inside Thunder Cracker was extremely nervous during all of this. Of course one would protest that his expression had no sign of being uneasy about anything at all but, that is how focused he was on the situation at hand. Actually this is were the truthful facts are put together to give the actual side of this story. It all started when Slipstream angrily got up to answer the door. Thunder Cracker can't deny that he was a little unhappy too. However he got over it quickly and, soon enough TC just wanted to make sure Slipstream was calm afterwards as well as him. So with that revealed guess what he spent so much time planning on while she was gone? If the answer is not clear already then this should be more than enough info. TC was coming up with a way to make sure Slipstream was calm and collected about having to be interrupted during their sweet time being alone again. Since that is the case let's take a step further to see how he planned it.

TC first off knew that once they started kissing again that the overall mood would have to be sparked again in order to get the same feeling from before. Putting all the drama aside he took care of the easy part. During the second kiss TC let Slipstream lead it to get her started in the right direction first. The reason for this was TC also needed to buy some time to finalize his plan. Before all this he was just gonna challenge Slipstream in a contest to see who was the better kisser since she stole a few from him. But then with that whole door drama made him wanna change that into a sensation and massage therapy. So once he had the details all made he broke off from the french kiss then went ahead and, got rid of each and every tension spot he could think of at the moment by using a controlled use of his dirty mind in the process. As soon as he had Slipstream in a "cloud 9" of her own all he needed to do was finish off some of the mental tension from the prior drama which lead to the back rubs. However Thunder Cracker will admit he only licked Slipstream's back just to torture her for a while. But TC is fully aware that this is also driving Slipstream's urge to get some payback on him in some dirty-minded way. So why not provoke her to see exactly what she can do when she is determined? Thunder Cracker may be foolish but, he can be smart when he puts his focus into something. A perfect example of this was making the connection that since he is a DJ then that means he is also use to being delicate with his hooves. Which was great motivation for massaging Slipstream. In the end it all worked out fine in this case.

Anyway now that the drama was over Thunder Cracker was getting hungry. Since he is staying here for a while maybe he could cook a morning breakfast meal. Which also can help him practice so he can make sure he will be ready for when he makes snacks for the anniversary that was talked about yesterday. Well if he was gonna go through with this he should hurry up and, ask Slipstream for permission to use the kitchen. Thunder Cracker bent down in front of Slipstream making his pink eyes leveled with hers along with a warm smirk on his muzzle. He was getting all excited on the inside but, he had to take this nice and calm. However nothing could stop his tail from flicking left and right in a joyful way. TC didn't notice it when he asked but, he had a pair of half-lidded eyes of his own. Plus with his smirk being on his muzzle the overall message wasn't in a seductive manner. It more of a teasing look to ask if Slipstream was tired. "Hey babe I am starting get hungry so I am thinking of cooking some breakfast for us to eat since we just woke up." Before he lifted himself off the couch TC couldn't help his evil urge to tease Slipstream some more. "Oh and don't worry when your done sweating all over the couch the food should be ready by then." A villainous smile appeared on Thunder Cracker's face as he was sure that Slipstream was gonna get back at him for this now. But who cares anyway he is hungry and, a perfectly good kitchen awaited him. So TC took the moment to kiss Slipstream on the lips for just 5 seconds then he got off the couch. Soon he was off into the kitchen to observe the usable cooking tools.

[Dark Star]

Slipstream was a little rattled at how everything had just happened. While she enjoyed being the one to lead, somehow or another, Thunder Cracker had managed to take away that lead for himself, twice for that matter. She merely thought about when it was that this madness started, when suddenly she felt a bit uncomfortable. She was absolutely covered in sweat and smelled most foul because of it. She needed to find some excuse to go upstairs to take a shower, but at the same time, didn't want to leave her coltfriend at anytime. As always though, the universe managed to find a way for both of them to work themselves out. Thunder Cracker offered to make breakfast for the two of them, to which she smiled, though it was only because she'd be able to shower in peace as he was cooking. 

"Sounds good" she said as she watched him head into the kitchen. Pushing herself up, she also hopped off the couch and started heading up towards the stairs. "I'm just gonna go upstairs and take a quick shower" she said to him as she passed by. After that, she got a semi-sinister idea and grinned in a definitely sinister way. She peered her head around the corner and looked at him with her trademark sultry gaze. "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you; The lock on the bathroom door is busted, so it'll be open if you just so much as tap it. But of course, that doesn't mean I gave you permission to watch me" she said the last part in a sing-song tone to the tune of a dirty melody as she made her way back up the stairs. Now that the thought was in his mind, the first step of her master plan was in motion. 

She made it into the bathroom and shut the door gently. The truth of the matter was that the door's lock wasn't broken at all, she only said that to get the idea into his mind. She was right about it being easy to open though, that was mostly because of how loose the frame became after one-too-many jams in the hinges as she wanted to get out. With her mane already down, she turned the valves and started the shower right away, stepping into it gingerly as the sensitivity of her body increased from the shenanigans on the couch. She deliberately just let the water cascade onto her body, nearly disappearing in the water all around her if not for the green mane and tail she was known for. 

[GEffect]

Thunder Cracker was well on his way to finding a meal to make for him and Slipstream. Unfortunately there were just so many good things to choose from that it was difficult to find something that he could just stick with. Maybe a nice plate of pancakes would be good enough to fill an empty stomach? Even if that was what the main meal there is still many other things he could add on to it. The unicorn's ears perked up when Slipstream announced she was going to take a shower. He nodded to her statement and added a simple "Ok" response. Unlucky for Thunder Cracker he also left his mind open for teasing which Slipstream gladly took advantage of the exposed weak point. Being concerned over what his mare friend had to say TC completely fell for that broken door lock thing. However the only reason it got through was because Thunder Cracker with his constantly active imagination just had to picture what it would be like if TC decided to do such a naughty thing. And if that wasn't bad enough he also looked directly into her seductive gaze as her equally effective voice toyed with his ears. TC's initial focus was just broken in many ways after that. Practically the whole time TC was blushing as he retrieved the ingredients for the awaiting breakfast meal. His suffering didn't stop there either because, he could also hear the shower head pouring water even from where he was; which in turn definitely did not help him. All TC knew from this point on is that today was gonna be a crazy morning.

Overall Thunder Cracker's chosen meal was so simple to the point he didn't even have to put much effort in it once all the important steps were taken care of. After a few minutes or so TC already had pancakes for both him and Slipstream to chow down on. The syrup was not poured yet because he didn't know how Slipstream even likes her pancakes. TC was nice enough to cook the pancakes a little longer so once she got down from her shower the food would still be nice and warm. So for the time being Thunder Cracker also had bacon heating up in the microwave along with some freshly made bread rolls with melted butter on them sitting in a pan free for the taking. All he needed now was to make some eggs however he was just gonna wait till Slipstream got down there so she could tell him if she even wanted eggs or not. Sadly even with a well made breakfast like this Thunder Cracker simply could not shake the image of a showering Slipstream from his head which just made his dirty mind more curious to "investigate". TC ignored those unwanted ideas and, just decided to wash the dishes to help him wait for the cyan pegasus to return hoping he could also break this temporary curse as well.

[Dark Star]

As she stood in the shower, Slipstream couldn't help but marvel at the idea of getting watched. She had set everything up and made certain to use her most seductive tone to guarantee a success. She merely stood still, her expression being one seen as having dirty thoughts. She waited and waited, but for some reason, she didn't hear any-pony coming up the stairs. "Why isn't he coming up here yet?" she thought, a little annoyed at how he kept her waiting. She grabbed the shampoo bottle and sprayed it's contents onto her head, then started scrubbing as she considered the reasons for how late he was. After a few minutes, she still didn't hear anyone coming up. She peered through the transparent shower door and saw the bathroom door had been in the same spot it was when she closed it earlier. Frowning slightly, she grabbed the conditioner and sprayed it onto her mane. "Seriously, I practically invited him to watch me, why isn't he doing it?" she asked herself out loud. A few more minutes passed and still nothing. Slipstream sighed and decided to just step out and quit wasting her time. After a quick blow-dry, she tied her mane into it's 3 trade-mark tails, tying a smaller band around her actual tail and headed downstairs. 

Coming out, she found her sense of smell assaulted-in a good way-by a variety of different aromas. As she entered the kitchen, she found a small feast set up, and quite impressively at that. Looking at Thunder Cracker, she found another thing to love about him. "Wow, nice work there, Babe" she said gratefully as she scanned where to start off. Everything just looked and smelled incredible, but there was just so much, she couldn't decide where to begin. Giving it a bit of thought, Slipstream went straight for the pancakes. Grabbing herself a plate and carrying it over to the table, pouring syrup on the fluffy substance once she had gotten there. During all of her time living with Dark Star, Slipstream was subjugated to a much more refined, ladylike eating method. She delicately cut up portions of the pancakes using the flatware provided-the use of which was also taught for a more ladylike manner-and fell in love with each bite. She smiled warmly at TC and continued, trying to be careful about how much she eats so that she could enjoy all the other things he made for them. "Amazing!" she cheered dreamily, making certain to swallow before talking lest she get another lesson from Dark Star, whom of which practically always knew for some strange reason when she did. 

[GEffect]

In the amount of time he had Thunder Cracker finished washing the dishes in about a few minutes tops. When he was done TC checked to make sure he didn't forget anything that needed to be cleaned before he let the water out so it didn't leave nasty grease rings in the sink from all the pans he had to wash. That weird gurgle sound made him cover up his ears for some reason as all the water sank down into the sink hole flowing into the drain pipes. Thunder Cracker poured two cups of tea then placed them on the table because at this point he was completely bored. Even then Slipstream was still showering? He had a slight frown as he looked up at the ceiling as if he could see through it. Then he looked at the food he set down earlier a few seconds after that. TC gave a sigh of bordem with a sprinkle of loneliness then proceeded on by looking at the staircase. "It wouldn't hurt to peep a little...right?" Thunder Cracker's curiosity was getting the best of him. It can only grow from here and TC didn't want to wait anymore. He took one hoof step on one of the staircase steps. With a lot of hesitation he took another quiet step. This process continued till he could slowly look around the corner. TC stared at that bathroom door from where he was intensely. The handle seemed fine to him; so what did Slipstream mean by broken?

Just then Thunder Cracker realized that he was falling for Slipstream's trick and, shook his head to revive his unperverted mind again. Then TC turned around and, leaped off from where he was clearing the whole gap of stairs between him landing back in the living room. "You're good Slipstream; but you're gonna have to try better than that." TC grabbed a glass cup of tea then lifted it up to his mouth taking a triumphant sip. He nearly fell for it but, his will power not to listen to his perverted ideals saved him just in time. However TC was gonna have to be careful though because, Slipstream doesn't give up easy. Just shortly after that moment the sound of pouring water had finally ceased to exist from upstairs telling Thunder Cracker that Slipstream was coming down.

The bacon in the microwave announced its state of being ready for eating as the microwave beeped suddenly. TC opened the microwave as the smell of fresh bacon traveled up his nose causing him to smile with success. Thunder Cracker set the plate of bacon on the table and, then took the pan of bread rolls with melted butter then placed them on the table too. In mere minutes Slipstream had finally returned to the living room. She complimented on the food's quality as she took her plate of pancakes and poured syrup on them. "Like I said; it will be ready as soon as you step in the kitchen." Thunder Cracker smiled as he watched Slipstream light up from the taste of his creations. It made him happy to know that she approved of his meal. TC immediately started putting together his plate as soon as she began eating. Once he had everything he began his trot towards the table. For once Thunder Cracker had no choice but, to use his magic so he could carry everything with ease as he ventured forth. TC might not have peeped on her in the shower but, the unicorn was corrupted with enough intentions for something else. TC casually trotted behind Slipstream as she ate then stopped once he was in a good angle. He leaned in his head a little then took some short sniffs of her mane. The sweet smell of shampoo and conditioner filled TC's nose while he did this. He eyes rolled back a little and, had a warm grin appear on his face before he continued his trot then sat down on the table acting as he didn't do anything just now. Hopefully Slipstream did not notice this even though TC's chair was on the other side the whole thing which makes it hard to reason why he would go around the table when his seat was closest to the kitchen he came from. Anyway Thunder Cracker cut his pancakes into small slices so he wouldn't have to open his mouth all huge just to eat it. This way his bites can be delicious and, performed in means of using good table manners. The first thing he decided to eat was a butter roll since it was the easiest thing there to adapt to. He wanted his pancakes to marinate in the syrup a little before he actually ate it. Once he finished his roll Thunder Cracker to a napkin to wipe off any crumbs on his muzzle. "You should be careful these butter rolls might try to steal me away from you." TC shook his head a little from his lame joke. Afterwards TC scooted Slipstream's cup of tea closer to her side so she didn't take his by mistake.

[Dark Star]

What she thought Thunder Cracker lacked in basic instinct for stallions, he more than made for in cooking skills. Slipstream had probably eaten maybe four or five pancakes, two butter rolls, and probably 3 strips of bacon before she even so much as looked at him. It was strange how something as basic as food could have so much complexity to it, even more-so how some ponies could be manipulated by it, or so she had heard anyway. Now that was stuck in her mind and it bugged her a bit just thinking about that happening. Although, she'd more than likely let it happen if it meant that she could eat stuff fit for a king for a while.

Random immoral thoughts aside, she was heavily absorbed in eating a truly delicious meal that she didn't even notice anything Thunder Cracker was doing-whether it was sniffing her mane or trotting all around the table. Sure, her ears twitched from the sound, but just because her ears detect it doesn't mean she pays any attention to it. After she had finished stuffing her muzzle, she leaned back and sighed, satisfied by her coltfriend in an all-new way. "That's some talent ya got there, Babe. It's kinda surprising how cooking's not your cutie mark" she stated bluntly. After saying it, her eyes widened. "Uh, I-I mean, it's great that music is your talent and all, I was just being theatrical" she tried to explain. She didn't want to seem rude by saying something bad about his music, or even imply anything for that matter. She just chuckled awkwardly and showed him a sheepish grin. 

[GEffect]

Thunder Cracker didn't eat much during the breakfast meal time he made. He did clear his plate but, after that he did not feel like eating anything else for the time being. At least Slipstream enjoyed it though. The cyan pegasus ate a good amount of food since this was her first meal of the day. It was kind of funny watching her eat in such a polite manner only to hgrab more food. In the end TC figured that there would be enough left for Dark Star when she wakes up at midnight so he put the rest in the refrigerator. So far things have progresses nicely today with no real problems getting in the way however something was making TC dull down a bit. The unicorn's attention was grabbed when a certain satisfied pegasi commented on the meal when she finished. Thunder Cracker smiled by her sudden burst of embarrassment. He felt that it was fine the way that she worded it so he was a little confused as of why she was acting the way she was afterwards. Maybe it would be best if he assured her that he was not offended by her statement to help her ease up a bit. "Slipstream you don't have to do all that. I understand what you were trying to say so just relax ok? Anyway I am glad you liked the food I hinestly didn't really try anything speacial once all the main junk was finished." TC got up from his seat taking the used plates along with the utensils then placed them in the sink to be washed later. During all of this TC's mood has somehow decreased to his mellow state of mind now. Nothing came across his thoughts so in any case things were getting boring again. For some reason TC felt all stiff for whatever cause that it could have came from. He needed to do something to release his own tension from his body.

Thunder Cracker stayed in that one spot standing up perfectly balanced on his hind-legs as he looked at his reflection in the fresh sink water. Just then a simple yet very useful idea click in his brain. So with no time to waste he got back down on all fours and, turned to Slipstream to inform her on his idea. "I'm sorry if this worries you but, for some reason I am just feeling really tense. So I am gonna take a bath to relax. Just anything to get me out of this weird feeling will do to be honest. Once I am all better afterwards I will take a shower to clean up a bit." Once he was done speaking TC climbed the stairs this time at a regular pace. After he reached the bathroom door Thunder Cracker pulled the handle since the door itself was already cracked open a little when he got there. Thunder Cracker entered the bathroom pulling the door behind with his tail attempting to close it gently. It didn't shut all the way oddly but, in this case he didn't care and just left it how it was. In no time TC turned on the hot water then cooled it down a little with cold water once the tub was filled to a good height. Once that was over a nice steam filled that half of the bathroom. TC tested it with one hoof which once it submerged into the water have a nice warm feeling soothed his hoof instantly. This meant the bath was like a makeshift hot tub at a pool courtesy of the hot water and cold water nobs that made that possible. Shortly after TC stepped into the bath himself then slowly laid down in it resting on his back. He placed his head on the slanted part of the tub and closed his eyes letting the bath water sooth his nerves. Thunder Cracker's mind slowly drifted off into a warm state of relaxation. This was a good choice in means of making sure he was not getting some kind of bad morning mood all of a sudden. The steam from the tub was just as warm as the water however the thickness of it was not enough to cover TC in a fog that would normally hinder any pony seeing him right away. From that point on Thunder Cracker just rested were he was with his eyes closed letting his new tension therapy do what it was made to do.

[Dark Star]

After explaining to her that things were alright, Thunder Cracker set the used dishes and flatware in the sink. It was a bit strange to think that an outsider could handle everything so easily in a house he'd only spent one night in, but Slipstream was really one to talk considering the way she forced herself in when she made the move. Either way, it was nice to see him adapt to a different kitchen so quickly. She noticed that he had already started losing touch with reality judging from the way he just stared into the sink. "Everything okay?" Slipstream asked. Soon enough, he answered that he was fine and then headed towards the stairs, saying how he needed to go upstairs and clear his head in the shower. "Well, okay, just don't take all day up there" she told him with a short hug before heading to the couch. Although she certainly couldn't help but get herself an eyeful of his flank as he walked upstairs, smiling at the sight of it. 

Going into the living room, she found herself lighting a candle or two in the darkness and then just lying down on the couch. She cycled her hind-legs a bit and just stared up at the ceiling. Now that she was alone, she took the opportunity to start thinking about a few things, mostly the future. If she got herself a steady job, continued dating TC and all that, she figured she could really make a difference in life and be to accomplish all sorts of different tasks. It was certainly not going to be easy by any means, though it was the challenge in all of it that made it seem so much more worth-while.

While the thought was nice and all, Slipstream couldn't help but think of what her life would be like if she continued dating TC. She imagined a whole new life ahead of her; a decent job, a couple of foals, a loving husband with an awesome career, pretty much the whole package, right? Though she did hear a lot of things about having foals, one of them being that it hurt. A LOT. She didn't like the thought of the pain all that much, but what she did like was the idea of raising some-pony. "Meh, I got my whole life ahead o' me before I start thinkin' like that" she said to herself, a bit upset at how she had managed to sound so depressing. She wasn't really prepared to handle kids and a new life so suddenly, and there wasn't anything that'd allow her such information so quickly. For the time being, she just laid down and relaxed while she waited for TC to come downstairs.

[GEffect]

Thunder Cracker was beginning to become the real TC again. His inner flames of being the out of the ordinary, traffic cone looking, lame joke telling, dance music making, Bass Cannon blasting, Thunder Cracker a.k.a the one and only "Dj Razipony" that lives to make music for any pony around the world to listen to and just be free have been reignited. It was a sudden change but, in at this time his self-confidence had its purpose one more. All that was going on with him was just an odd case of small depression about things TC rather not talk about. However besides the personal junk TC was his live wire self again. It is funny how hot water and just laying in a tub like you have no bones in your body makes you feel so good inside. With that Thunder Cracker sat up then pulled the drain plug washing away his depression filled water. Once the water was gone he stood up on his hind legs before he turned on the shower head to clean away his worries. Unfortunately a happy TC can also be a clumsy TC because when he turned on the shower dispenser he forgot to keep his head down and, got a point blank shot of pure water right in the face. Luckily for him; Thunder Cracker has great balance in having to stand up on his hind legs because of his experience doing Dj performances the same way. Other wise he would have fell in the tub right then and there. However when it comes to Thunder Cracker doing something stupid he also has a tendency to laugh at himself which just makes him feel even happier than before. The difference is his common sense starts to come back to him afterwards.

So far Thunder Cracker was smiling almost the whole time he took his shower. He had shampoo and all that other soapy goodness flowing through his mane as he rubbed it in. But after a couple minutes of doing that just then TC's smile turned into a stale blank look at he suddenly stopped. At that very moment he realized that this is not his house. Afraid of what probably happened TC looked down at the bottle of shampoo he used while slowly picking it up to read it. Since his free hoof was covered in shampoo soap and, bubbles hindering his much needed face hoof TC just lowered his head to his idiocy instead. It turns out that in a house that was only full of mares the main thing you can find to take care of your mane is female styled shampoo and conditioner. Well On the bright side now Thunder Cracker smells really beautiful. Not only did he have that fresh stallion scent but, now he also had a hint of cocoa butter "Mares" shampoo plus the sweet touch of 2 in 1 wash and rinse conditioner with the artificial scent of mint for that fresh cool feeling. Thunder Cracker can't wait to find an explanation for this one when he goes downstairs. TC could already imagin Slipstream laughing on the couch when he tells her.

So with all that drama aside Thunder Cracker went ahead and turned off the water then stepped out of the tub. He wiped a part of the fogged up mirror to try and, get a good look at himself before he left the bathroom. Well good news is his coat was now very shiny from the soap which gave it kind of like a polished look and felt very smooth when he touched it. Also both his mane and body were still a little wet from the water however the both at the same time smelled great too. Then again just like explained earlier TC had a scent that he shouldn't have. Without any further hesitation he exited the bathroom while closing the door behind him as he left. Then made his trot back down the stairs since now Thunder Cracker looked and smelled better than ever. "Hey Slipstream I'm back, I didn't take to long did I? TC shakes out his mane a little after he speaks then trots back into the living room and sits on the couch next to Slipstream with a gentle look on his face as his calm pink eyes gaze into hers.

[Dark Star]

Slipstream was starting to get a little bored of waiting for TC. She certainly had time to think things through the way she wanted to, but TC still seemed to enjoy taking his sweet time getting squeaky-clean upstairs. With no other life decisions to consider and nothing else important to do, she hopped onto the floor and started stretching her wings out, preparing them for a small exercise routine she had gotten a bit too used to; wing-tip push-ups. She pulled both of her fore-legs back and just started exercising her wings. As she did this, she thought tons of motivational words to keep her momentum going. After a good set of repetitions was completed, she pushed herself off the floor and did a short-and-sweet back-flip onto the couch, feeling nothing but pride ooze through her.  

Around this time, she heard the shower turn off from upstairs and smiled, posing seductively on the couch by lying on her side with her head propped up by a fore-leg, crossing a hind-leg over the other as well. As she posed she couldn't help but wonder if she had been trying a little too hard to seduce him all day. 'No such thing as too sexy' she thought as she snickered at her own joke. Thunder Cracker eventually trotted down the stairs and then apologized for taking too long. "Ya shouldn't keep a lady waitin'" she said in a soft tone usually saved for the bedroom. She got up and trotted over to him, about to put the moves on him, when she suddenly was assaulted by all manner of different odors coming from TC's mane and coat. They weren't exactly bad smells, but they just weren't natural. It took only a few seconds to connect the dots and start chuckling. 

"Baby, you were using mine and Dark Star's shampoo, ya smell like I do" she commented while she wrapped a fore-leg over his shoulder. She could tell that he was a bit on the foolish side from how he acted yesterday, but this just took the cake. She was caught between hauling him over to the couch to get back at him and simply standing there, laughing her tail off. Ultimately, she chose to just stand there and laugh right in his face. She snorted a few times, clutched her chest in pain a few other times. All in all, she just enjoyed being there to laugh at him, even falling onto her back and literally rolling on the floor in laughter. 

[GEffect]

Thunder Cracker was unable to find any words that he could have possibly used to explain himself before he even came downstairs. Can you blame the unicorn though? This has to be one of the most weirdest things that could have happened to TC and, he was about trot into the room with his mare friend patiently waiting for him to return. Maybe he could stale just a little bit to let the scent decrease a little. No that wouldn't work because TC recently got out the shower so it would last for a little while. Thunder Cracker sighed to himself and, then prepared for the worst as he stepped into the living room. Right after TC shaked out his mane he noticed Slipstream laying down in a sexy pose he has not seen from her before. He had to admit she knew how to tease him very well which at this point would not last long as soon as she gets close to him. As soon as he arrived she got up and, trotted towards him to put a hoof on his shoulder. Right then and there is when all the things that TC predicted would happen actually occured. Slipstream instantly noticed the scents coming off from Thunder Cracker's mane and body which she immediately pointed it out with a chuckle. TC blushed a little out of embarrassment then looked the other way before he responded. "Yeah I uh; forgot that this was not my house so I accidentally used your shampoo." TC had a sheepish grin trying to seem as innocent as possible but, Slipstream saw right through him the whole time.

So during the next moments Thunder Cracker just sat down on the couch watching Slipstream laugh almost endlessly. TC knew that his mistake was very funny so he didn't get offended instead he just watched her laugh since it gave him something to do for the time being. Eventually Slipstream actually fell over rolling on the floor. TC rolled his eyes playfully at her then chuckled a little bit from the sight of it. With all of this going on Thunder Cracker's fur and mane finally got dry. Lucky for him it still felt smooth and silky like it did before the only difference now is that they didn't feel wet anymore. Thunder Cracker waited until Slipstream was able to calm herself down to a decent level before he spoke again. "Alright you had your free laugh; so can we get back to our alone time activities?" TC said his words in a playful way so it didn't give the wrong message. In the mean time he mostly kept quiet while patiently sitting down on the couch waiting for Slipstream to join him.

[Dark Star]

Once her little laughing fit was over, Slipstream stood up and wiped a tear from her eye. "That's just plain gold" she commented before going back over to the couch. She had seen some wacky things done before, but never anything like that. She wondered for a moment if he may have done it on purpose, though that theory was put to bed after his explanation over how it wasn't. 'Oh well' she thought in response before joining him on the couch. Thunder Cracker then opted to get back to their alone time, which Slipstream only gave an endearing look for. Truthfully, she had already had more than enough excitement in that regard for one day. Plus, she hated getting all sweaty again after she had just taken a shower, though she doubted she'd need to tell him that. 

"I dunno babe, I mean, you just got outta the shower and I just don't want either of us getting dirty so soon" she explained gingerly. For any pony, the phrase "getting dirty" was either tolerated or encouraged, depending on where you lived. For Slipstream, getting dirty is one thing she actually likes to avoid. She doesn't mind getting rough every once in a while-borderline wrestling with some-pony else-but after getting so many lessons beaten into her by Dark Star, getting dirty is the very last thing she'd ever want to do. "It's not like I don't wanna snuggle close, it's just that I don't like messing around so much in one day" she stated as a sort of ultimatum. 

[GEffect]

Thunder Cracker listened to Slipstream's words carefully. Her decision was understandable which in any case leaving nothing about it to argue with. One draw back is that TC sometimes is bad at explaining what he means in random situations. One moment he makes a whole lot of sense then the next moment he says something that is no were near to what he was thinking in his head which sometimes gets him in trouble with other ponies. Anyway TC nodded in agreement to what Slipstream explained that she had the mood to do for the time being. Besides she was right Thunder Cracker just got out of the shower and was looking really dashing as a result. "I totally agree with you. To be honest I don't think I even have any REAL energy to do anything crazy or whatever would tire me out for that matter. And because of that shower I am all shiny now." Thunder Cracker smiled at the thought of being all shiny. Like some kind of orange trophy that is for others to gaze upon and weep with envy due to his smooth fur. TC scooted over towards his saddle bag eagerly rummaging through it once he got close to it. In about 15 seconds he was able to find what he was looking for: a black neck band with a white bow tie attached to it. Thunder Cracker wrapped the bow tie band around his neck then clipped it on so it wouldn't slip off. "Awe yeah, I'm looking smexier than ever now." TC looks at Slipstream and raises both of his eyebrows in a wavy-type motion as he muzzle had a small smirk adding to the dramatic effect.

Thunder Cracker suddenly hopped off the couch then started strutting in circles around the living rooms table and Slipstream. He moved his hooves as if he was on an invisible runway for a fashion show making his own beat for the rythmn. "Step,step,step,step,...stop and pose...kissy face...wink...turn around and strut some more, don't stop now and work that floor....stop...and pose." TC continues this for at least two more times before ends up laughing at how ridiculous he is acting right now and finally decides to stop before he hurts himself. TC then walks back to the couch like he is some kind of elderly stallion with back problems and an invisible cane then flops on the couch pretending to be tired. He turns his head to Slipstream in a lazy motion then blows his mane out of his face. He speaks in an elderly stallion voice to continue his foolish joke."Modeling is such hard work that I turned old can you believe this mutiny? Back in my day I was an energetic wiper snapper that..." TC pretends to pass out on the couch before he finishes his sentence which is also followed by fake snoring.

[Dark Star]

Slipstream was certainly amused by Thunder Cracker's choice of actions. He seemed relatively alright with not being able to cuddle with Slipstream-or do anything that would result in both ponies covered in sweat and gasping for breath-and instead scooted over towards his saddlebag. Slipstream leaned back a bit now she was certain she could relax for a minute. Although, that moment of relaxation went to waste as Thunder Cracker commented on how he looked better than ever. Looking over, Slipstream found her coltfriend looking at her with a bow-tie on and a wiggle in his eyebrows. Slipstream shuddered slightly and eye twitched. She didn't like the way that he was looking at her, especially since it seemed like he was rebelling against her wishes earlier. 

Ignoring her initial reaction, Thunder Cracker got up and started doing a runway walk as if he was some sort of male model. He certainly had the moves down, though he seemed to take things a little too seriously for her to find it any bit amusing. After a few repetitions, he seemed to turn into an old man type of comedian and faked passing out on the couch, easily thinking that he could get Slipstream to laugh. But instead of the bubbly sound of Slipstream's laughter, the orange unicorn was easily met with silence. She nodded her head in complete disappointment and merely placed a hoof to her chin. "Modeling, huh...?" she thought out loud. She certainly had a good figure, and the lessons about being ladylike that Dark Star beat into her would likely come in handy. Not a bad idea, overall. Though, considering that the only actual professional model she knew was completely out of her mind-not to mention the fact that she left town months ago-she would have to find some--pony who actually did know a few things about modeling. But this of course was all under the assumption that she thought about modeling to begin with. 

Now faced with the second of (no doubt) many small trials of her future, she turned to Thunder Cracker for advice on the matter. "Hey, Babe, ya think I got what it takes to be a model?" she asked using the same blunt tone that she had used with so many other conversations. "I got the looks down, obviously, but I just don't know if I should consider that as a career. What do you think?" she asked once again, not looking at him as she spoke.