[Satyr] Of Conventions and Family

>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.