Long-Awaited return to ponyville

It is a sunny day, the skies as clear as they come.

At the trainstation of ponyville, a young stallion walks, having arrived from the most recent train from Manehattan.
His hooves clopped softly against the rough dry ground, not interupting the pleasant atmosphere ponyville had, his long brown mane and tail barely bounced as he walked by, almost gracefully.
Ave's gaze was focused groundwards, avoiding the Bright shine of the sun. He checked his flank. Blank, as he intended to "keep" it, the coat dye remained functional, despite being applied before the trip. he walked onwards without drawing too much, or any, really, attention to himself, slowly exiting the station with some luggage.

((reserved slot is for fireseeker, i will only reply and continue the RP when at the least he has joined, others may join meanwhile, i will display the posting order whenever it is created/changed for your convenience.))

More travelling from job to job. While the train journeys were long and flying was tiring on his wings, Fireseeker often found his frequent trips to be moments of peace. Time to think in quiet, provided there wasn't a crying foal nearby.

Unfortunately, the twins of tantrums were seated behind him on his last journey so Fireseeker felt rather tetchy as he arrived at Ponyville train station. He practically leapt out of the train with his saddlebags, thankful to be home.

As he moved past several slower ponies, he glanced up at the clock to check the time. As he did, he stepped straight into the side of dark brown earth pony.

"Urgh, watch it," muttered Fireseeker loudly, not bothering to look around at who he had bumped into.

"The same could be said for you, i hope the rest is not so grumpy, too." The young stallion didn't speak, but mused in sing-song tone, as if normal speech had left him. two nearly pitch black eyes sent a piercing leer at the pegasus.

His eyes were just not covered by his copius hair, his hat tipped over to block the sun.
"you appear familiar to me, but the sun isn't making it pleasant to see." Chimed the pony with a slight discontent look skywards, obviously not favoring the sunny weather.

That sing-sing tone suddenly stuck out to Fireseeker. Something about it clicked in his memory. Curiously, he turned to see the pony he'd hit and it took a few moments for a name to come to mind.

"Ave? Is that you?" Fireseeker asked, very surprised.

He looked at the earth pony for a second longer before it was clear to him. Noticing the pony's problem with the sun, he stepped around him so he could see him properly.

"It is isn't it? Do you remember me?"

"it is true, that is the name to which i reply. i'm glad you didn't need a clue, but to conclusions i will not fly." he hummed in perfect annoying rhyme. he adjusted himself to Fireseeker's new position.
"I can conclude i remember seeing you around everfree, adventures quite dangerous under a stone tree." he mused, referring to their adventure which had easily taken place over a year ago.

his eyes had gotten a slight sparkle to them as he gave fireseeeker a calm look. "how have you been, any nice things you have recently seen?" he continues ever so calmly and joyful to see an old friend.