Time Turner

***Time Turner 'Marquis'*** is a recurring character in Opera Phantom Discord, he is a violinist that once owned a farm until the Marquis Family bought him out.

## Appearance

A light brown coated earth pony stallion with an aging line under his matching light blue eyes and a white streak and gray streak in his dark brown mane and tail. His full attire is a red bowtie placed in the collar of his white shirt that is rolled up and covered by a black collared, dark red jacket with black trousers covering his flank.

## Personality

Time Turner is kind, caring and very forgiving character, he despises being laughed at by other and naturally shares the same passion for music like his daughter does. Despite being a loving and doting father, Time Turner has shown to be dismissive of his daughter's feelings especially towards ponies of wealth such as Prince Blueblood. When proven wrong, he will be very apologetic and is hardly ever angry and will be if his daughter or anyone he loves is either threatened or hurt.

## Skills and Abilities

Pony Physiology: Time Turner is an earth pony and is able to use any abilities they possess.

Sheet Music: Being a musician, Time Turner is able to read sheet music and play whatever notes are shown.

Violinist: Time Turner knows how to play the violin and is later credited by Discord that he's a decent player, and proves that he's a quick learner.

## History

Prior to Opera Phantom Discord, Time Turner had studied music in Sweetlan and would learn how to play the violin, and would play for many audiences including nobility. Soon after traveling to Prance to achieve his dream of performing in a great orchestra, Time Turner would meet and fall in love for Marquis Filthy Rich's (unnamed) daughter who's union was looked down on and caused the two to run away to the country and get married by a village priest.

## Storyline

Time Turner, like majority of the cast is introduced in the first chapter and episode in the Opera Phantom Discord, he announces to Fluttershy that they have finally arrived in Maris, Prance and proceeds to lead her to the Maris Opera House. Once they arrive, Time Turner notices his daughter's discomfort and tries to console her, a stage hoof would approach and ask him on his business and would be informed on why Time Turner and his daughter have entered. The stage hoof would lead the two to the co-mangers: Flim and Flam and begins to ask for a possible job offering in the orchestra, however his request to have Fluttershy in the chorus is immediately shot down but is offered the job of being Fleur De Lis' costume pony.

## Quotes

### *Maris, Prance*

> "Maris, Fluttershy. We're in Maris."
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> - After arriving in Maris

> "Come, We must get to the Opera House, for that is a treasure in it's own right as well."
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> - Guiding his daughter away from the cathedral

> "Fluttershy?"
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> - Getting his daughter's attention

> "What are you saying?"
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> - His surprise reaction to his daughter

> "You thought coming to Maris was a wonderful idea, why are you so against the thought now?"
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> - Consoling and asking his daughter her worries

> "Monsieur, I have come with hopes that there may be an opening in your company's orchestra. I am an violinist , and while I do not like to boast, I have been told by many, including nobility, that I play exceptionally. In, fact I studied music at the conservatory-"
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> - Time Turner informing a stage hoof his qualifications

> "Oh, my daughter, a fine singer if I may add. She-"
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> - Time Turner attempts to earn Fluttershy a job

> "I would not wish to take another pony's place-"
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> - Expressing his dislike of taking another pony's job

> "Those must be the managers, Wait here,"
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> - Whispering to Fluttershy

> "A thousand apologies madam, it was an accident, my daughter didn't mean-"
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> - Time Turner apologizing to Fleur De Lis

> "Monsieur Time Turner, and this is my daughter Fluttershy, we have come with hopes that I may find a place in your orchestra, as I was discussing with these gentlecolts.
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> - Introducing himself and Fluttershy and the reason why he has come to the opera house

> "So you see madam? It's all a mistake; my daughter had nothing to do with this accident."
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> - Quickly intervening

## Gallery

### *Maris, Prance*

Arriving in Maris"Come""We must get to the Opera House, for that is a treasure in its own right as well."Time Turner walking towards the Opera House with his daughter.Time Turner's Past: Silhouette playing the violinTime Turner's Past: Time Turner and his future wifeWedding PhotoFamily PhotoMaris Opera House exterior"Fluttershy?"Time Turner receiving help by FluttershyTime Turner entering the Opera HouseTime Turner oblivious to the glares he's receivingTime Turner consoling FluttershyTime Turner applying for a job for him and his daughterStagehoof informing Time Turner and Fluttershy of an available positionStagehoof leading him to the stageMain Hall"Wait here"Time Turner approaching Flim and FlamTime Turner locking eyes with his daughter"A thousand apologies madam, it was an accident, my daughter didn't mean-"Instant surprise and regret after Fleur's yelling"Monsieur Time Turner, and this is my daughter Fluttershy"Time Turner's shared shocked expression"So you see madam? It was all a mistake; my daughter had nothing to do with this accident"Time Turner watching Fleur De Lis walk off the stageTrial period that may end in a possible job opportunityArranging a position in the opera for Fluttershy"Oh! Thank you monsieurs! Thank you so-"Time Turner smiling after receiving a position at the opera for both himself and his daughterTime Turner's sorrowful expression"I'm afraid I couldn't get you a place in the chorus, I'm so sorry-"