Investigation of the Old Ruins [Open]

She found herself here at these old crumbling ruins. Having just moved here about a month ago, about the third different place this summer, as town-hopping isn't easy for this unicorn. Whether it was financial issues or something else entirely, she always found herself packing up and moving again. But she had managed to stay here in this quaint place for a good month. A month stable. It gave her hope. Though, today, she had decided to explore a bit. Finding herself a little lost and here, at this ruin. 

The building in disrepair didn't scare her, with the age it seemed to stack on with vines encircling the bricks, she found it had that certain charm. She actually wandered inside, just a little, to gaze around. The peace and quiet soothed her mind, and she thought that it might be nice to read here during a sunny and bright day. Though, her ear flicked when she heard what sounded as if a twig snapping under hooves. She looked around cautiously, wondering who was there. Quietly, she rounded a corner, to find the source. Spotting a small pegasus with a rather large dog. Pixy heard the mare speak lightly to the animal, but let it free roam anyway. The dog almost instantly catching the unicorn's scent and catching her in its sight. Pixy, a little intimidated by this dog, froze up. Unsure how the dog would react to her.
(I hope this okay. :u)

Pixy squealed as the dog rushed to her. She's not exactly used to big canines. She likes them, but sudden things like this made it hard to consider owning one. The huge animal almost threw the startled unicorn off balance, but thankfully the pegasus saved her. She chuckled as the dog finally got off and gave a look of gratitude and amusement to the other mare. Though, at her accusation, her ears folded back, her demeanor turning to her usual meek and nervousness. "N-No, I was just exploring. I-I actually thought I was alone.." She hoped the pale mare could see the honesty in her eyes. "I, I like old places, like this.." She admitted through stuttering. Mentally, she took note of this girl's face and general features, already planning in her head that maybe she should avoid this particular one in the future. Though, this train of thought made her a little sad, she never liked to turn away ponies, even strangers.

The unicorn was taken aback slightly, as this mare was being harsh but helped her up anyway. She figured that maybe the small mare regretted her accusation. Pixy, at least, hoped this was the case. It made her feel less nervous. When fully standing, she brushed some dirt off her elbows, and watched as the pegasus took an interest at a particular wall. The noise from her pale hooves hitting against the still sturdy wall was making it a little hard to hear her soft voice. But Pixy managed to listen. She glanced awkwardly at the dog, who was looking between its master and her excitedly. Briefly she considered reaching out to pat its head, but decided against it, as she didn't know if its owner would allow her in the first place. 

She turned her head back up to gaze at the pegasus, still digging at the wall. The sight looked a little silly to her, but she didn't giggle or anything. "Kids are silly like that." She agreed, "But, uh, yeah, I actually find these ruins.." She looked up at the old building, searching for the right word, "..Enchanting, I guess. Well, maybe not after dark.." After a brief pause, she focused on the other mare again. "So, um, if you don't like places like this, why are you here?" At realizing how nosy the question was, she became a bit unsettled again, "I-I mean, if you don't mind me asking, that is.."

Her face flushed a little as she watched her flutter to the top of the wall. It was a type of blush that meant she was embarrassed. She didn't mean to make this mare uneasy with her question, she was just curious. She mentally scolded herself for asking. Though, she was a little relieved when she got a question back, just thankful that another awkward silence wouldn't fill the air. "I, I actually moved here recently. I didn't know there was a mystery about this place. I was just exploring a little and found myself here." She confessed, offering a timid smile. But she suddenly remembered she never exchanged introductions with this pony. And being polite, she decided to at least let this mare know her name. "Oh, and, my name's Pixy Stix. Just in case..you were wondering." She finished shyly.

She smiled at the more friendly tone in the other girl's voice. And she appreciated and acknowledge the little welcoming, even if it was a little pitiful. At the the mention of the place becoming scary at night, Pixy's gaze looked toward the sun. Or at least, in the direction of it, as from ground level the sun was obscured by trees. She tried to gauge the time in her head, but gave up quickly. Looking back at Cherry, she smiled, "Well, it's nice to meet you. And I could see how this place could get frightening." She then gestured to the canine Cherry had brought with her. "But with your dog, you'd be safe. Me, though, I'd probably have to make a mad dash outta here." She chuckled nervously, trying to make light of the situation. Or to simply just be friendly.

It was a little shocking to hear that her dog was a scardy-cat. "A big dog like that? Really?" Pixy never would've guessed. If it wasn't so friendly, it probably would scare her a lot more, but she didn't want to admit that. Instead, she considered the other mare's next statement, and moved to a wall herself. At first gazing along its height, and then down at the floor. Well, as much of a floor that was left. It was covered by old leaves and water damage from rain, fitting for a ruin. With a hoof, the unicorn brushed away a few leaves and moved a stray brick or two. "If only things could be like books. It'd be a lot easier to figure this place out, then." She was referring to how in most mystery novels the character usually always figures out a puzzle quickly. And then sighed, "It's too bad that this place probably doesn't actually have something to figure out." 

She chuckled a little when the pegasus pointed out that most likely, if there was a mystery, neither of them would be the ones to figure it out. It was probably true, though, at least for Pixy. All the unicorn did was read most of the time, it's not like she can suddenly be an expert detective. "That wouldn't surprise me, honestly." Pixy simply stated, looking over her shoulder to gaze around. "Maybe a fire took this place out?" She offered, half talking to herself, despite Cherry turning around a corner. She admired the unknown history this old place had, and with the evening lighting, it cast an eerie feel about the ruin. But in way, since it wasn't dark yet, it was a fun kind of eerie. The unicorn turned her head, to look out what used to be a spot for a window. Finding herself unable to see through the brush of the woods. Definitely might be an interesting place to read during the day.