NAP TIME (any gender, mid teens to late life)
Alright Jonesy? Jonesy: Who's gonna be a good helper and go into the stall for a nap?
Trot right along to the stall now, pleas- listen to my words, trot along to the stall please, Jones--
Hey Jonsey, you know you have had wonderful morning of being a good helper... Trainer Sean just might have to tell the Prince it's time to let your horn grow out. Would you like that? Are you ready to leave the pony stable and go up to the-
Jonesy, no thank you.
Jonesy, no thank you.
Jonesy, look at me:
Look. At. Me.
Does Trainer Sean have a happy face right now?
Jonesy, how does Trainer Sean feel about ponies who use rainbow dandruff to dissolve the stall doors?
Jonesy. It's not funny. It's not funn--
Okay Jonesy, all done.
I'll have the messenger pigeon summon the Prince to come get you and yes you know all too well that Trainer Sean will get in trouble but I promise that you will be in even more trouble and I don't care if you're the last of your kind, I tried and I TRIED and I just don't care anymore so you will get into your stall and you will get some frigging sleep or I will personally make sure your legacy goes no further than rumors and FAIRY TALES!
Copyright 2016 by Matt Haynes.
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