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>>395172>A sage nod followed Celery's statement"Rubelime also thought it was best not to dwell on it. I don't fully understand why, but I respect it."
>Three types of gate, normal warp gates, advanced warp gates, and tartarus gates. Perhaps the one in the Saddle Arabian village had been an advanced version then?"Ah, I see. There was another one in a Saddle Arabian village we used to get to New Canterlot, but I don't know if that was an advanced one. Perhaps not. I suppose I'll know one when I see it."
>Wait a moment, her features? Surely she didn't mean..."H-Hah!? Hey, you can't just appraise your way through my concealing resonance, that's cheating!~"
>Her voice was full of faux offense, but clearly impressed that Celery could perhaps see her swishing tail and wiggling ears through the resonance field she had placed on both.>Extremely happy with her third hug for the day, Amy stepped back, dancing slightly on her hooves with excitement."I only mean to say that I'm no more than graduate level in most of those topics, and less in some of them. I'm afraid I wasn't as attentive as I could have been. As for Tartarus, my knowledge is quite a bit more complete across the board, though still graduate level, I'm happy to share that too.~"
>Ten per night, at minimum. That confirmed it was a wear issue."Hmm. From what I can see and sense there are mismatched elements, and the crysamare hasn't been layered enough to separate them, but that could be a material shortage problem more than a design one since it requires meta-crystallines."
>Moving onto the wings again, she noted the expected friction problems and formulated a solution her dam had gone over during her education."High friction is resulting in disalignment of the crystalline materials, but that can't be helped without likewise rare materials, high grade half-corporeal crysospaz would behave like a frictionless medium between materials."
>Seemed Amethyst would be solving a lot of problems by arranging trade between Tartarus and Tallus, not just on the Tartarus end as she'd been coming to learn.>Amy waved farewell to the courier mare."Buh-bye!~ Thank you again!"
>She gazed up in awe at the courier's exit display."Ooh, sparkly...!~"
>Amethyst's eyes twinkled with growing mischief learning that there was already much Kaos concerning their names and the prospect of causing a little of her own."Do you number them for convenience?~"
>The incoming frame likewise caught Amy's attention, recognising Rubelime she gave the mare a little wave accompanied by a mostly normal smile, but an eagerness for mischief still in her eyes.>Accepting the canteen, the filly examined it, swished the water in it, sniffed the casing and finally tasted it, the canteen, not the water."Thank you, Ruby.~"
>She was eager to gulp down the water now, but reasoned she could have it a little later, but where to put the canteen?>Thinking of little else to do, Amy attached it to her belt, hoping it would hold.>Hopping back up onto the Float, Amy nodded enthusiastically."Yup yup! Ready to solve some biiig material problems for everyone!~"
>>395175>Left forehoof pointing at the translocation matrice behind you, Salinas offers a slight smile.<Spaneigh> "Shouldn't have to, the Vortex Remnant makes sure everything gets delivered individually. If one of the couriers can't find you within a certain amount of time, they'll leave the package in your mailbox if possible. Or on a table in your house.">Left eyebrow raising, then lowering, the right raises in visible confusion.>Head tilting back, eyes squint briefly in consideration, snout wiggling in pensive motions.<Spaneigh> "Uhhhh.... it's not the faction name that's lewd. And I honestly don't even know if they are a faction at all. Yuri is when two or more mares are intimate, whether as two or more lovers. To them it's 'okay' since there aren't a lot of stallions. They dropped the o and put those two terms together to make a funny pun.">Glancing left and right several times, the young mare sniffs quietly before leaning forwards to half-whisper.<Spaneigh> "The dock is right below a pony's tail, which is above one of the fun parts. At least for a mare or older filly that is. Sooooo.... it basically means searching the High Admiral's butt in a really sexy way. Which is also a pun.">Snickering mutedly, Pren flashes a partially unwholesome grin, right hoof raised for a shake.<Spaneigh> "You're welcome. Take care, and I'll try to find out what happened to the market.">Requesting Yurikay from the circular matrice, a direct image appears above it:>Taking up the entirety of an old caldera, the internal slopes are covered in thousands of growing terraces, small orchards, and grass fields, partially lit by uncounted paper lanterns.>Below the terraces lies a massive, brightly colored city-state spread throughout the internal region.>On the north side, starting from the caldera's lowest point, a vast series of stone and wood dockyards in a U-shape takes precedence, ranging from tiny, single boats, all the way to proper battleships in a variety of berths, forming incredibly long chains of activity.>Approximately half of the vessels were specifically water bound, while the remainder carried large, partially visible metallic sails, floating and drifting in muted blue aerial streams, tethered by large ropes.>The southernmost dock held a quartet of floating dreadnoughts based on large triple-hulled catamarans, and a further two water based ones squeezed below them, hundreds of tall, slim ponies carrying heavy boxes traverse the decks, seemingly resupplying.>While you couldn't make out any particular features indicating weapons, the angle was directly in the caldera's center, looking down rather steeply.>South of the dreadnought yards is a grand, ornate stone fortress, facing northwards as a wall of curved buildings; in the center is a single painted flag showing a tall mare in heavy, bright pink platemail saluting towards the east.>Surrounding the docks west, south, and east is an enormous market zone, one that could easily rival any third capital city.>While the building styles are specifically Asian, the sheer number of small side streets would be a disaster to navigate.>Spread throughout the caldera's interior are clusters of houses creating a great number of micro-villages, each having a granary and warehouse, small numbers of nocturnal ponies tending to or harvesting crops.>Directly in the caldera's center is an 8-point star fortress, complete with 8 lower levels, thick walls for each, and a variety of tall, multi-level turret towers, the dull red color unusual compared to the more natural stone buildings everywhere else.>Selecting the only zone available in the Lower Market, the view zooms in partially to focus in the center of the western docks, close to a large number of trade vessels offloading.>The translocation is even more smooth this time, depositing you onto a bright yellow circle at least 20M in diameter.>Surrounded by dozens of Neighsians bearing heavy saddle packs, satchels, and boxes, also offloading, the light level was fairly dim, though the variety of bright equine colorations and a decent of floating paper lanterns was helpful.>Immediately forwards is a small, gray stone platform, a long black seal with several white rings on the body, one around the head, two centered on the body, lifts up onto flippers.>Directly behind the pinniped is a small, clear canal, packages, boxes, and barrels floating southwards in slow motions.>Jet black eyes blink once, head tilting and speaking in a calm, though warm, barely 30's female voice."A hu`um? Interesting."
>Whiskers twitching in a broad motion, the head bows slightly, bodily tipping right to make a welcoming motion with the entire left flipper."Welcome to Yurikay. I am Vel of the Sixth Neighsian Ribbon Colony. My duty is to translate and guide individuals towards what they seek. How may I assist?"
>>394375>Properly parsing the Shattering Skies response makes Clemency understand the Guillotine's outburst>Is it pure laziness, neglect, or complacency which caused Sixth Fleet to lag so far behind?>"She has a point. If the Guillotine doesn't know any harbors, than how could this one?">He is eager to see Shattering Skies restored from the Guillotine's supply and teachings*"Teach the simulant? Common would go a long way."*
>"Or I'll just start mimicing their speech.">Clemency spends some time looking at the Guillotine's maneuvers in the sky as it glides away*"You too, Guillotine."*
>Clemency remembers to grab the silver hardcase from the command pillar before heading out to the hostel>Following Stellar Claw, he also bows his head towards the small shrine when she does>It gives Clemency a thought that this part of the village essentially turned into a holy ground>Heading inside the hostel, Clemency immediately spots the small group of Original 100's pooling their supplies>They seem to be concerned about food if anything>Wonder if the market can help out with this>Just as he was going to enter the stairwell, he hears the whistle and turns his head towards the source>One of the 100"Well, that's something. Wonder what they need from us and I can't imagine it being just formation marching. When's the ritual?"
>He then sets his watch to alarm at that time>He sees the two squad members begin their weapons maintenance>Probably to have something to do in the meantime>Clemency gets increasingly concerned when it comes to the memory lapse>Has the Anti really been causing us to do actions outside of our control?>This would require tons of investigating to sort out all discrepancies, not to mention patterns in the discrepancies to see if there was some motives>Starting down the tunnel, Clemency can't help but be impressed by the renovation>Seems nice for a hostel>He follows inside the room after Stellar Claw, taking in the furnishings>He goes towards the table and places his bag in one of the chairs>The temperature drop is becoming more and more pleasing as he begins to wind down>When he's undressed enough, he sits down on the other side of the bed and lays down"Much better than a haypile though..."
>Clem spends a while staring at the ceiling before taking a proper rest >>394915>His boot sole presses against the ground with a more familiar sensation of normal weight as he reenters the lab.>Moving to stand on the opposite side of the pillar from the alicorn Tyrant, he glances between her and Shiibo as an apparent 'Jade Luxure' was to be Razorback's new Primal Psion.(Extensive history of Jade is apparent. Unknown quantity to us. Address later.)
>Waiting for the Tyrant to calm as Shiibo begins her queries, he focuses on the alicorn in front of him."In the interim, I wanted to clarify Shiibo's current title. I am not familiar with the stipulations of your Court structure, but Shiibo is not currently seeking any partners so 'Daughter' may need to be reconsidered at your discretion. The nature of her existence is digital, so her Otherworldly origins may require reevaluation. I do not know how long this current-"
>His helmet turns to look at Shiibo's currently weighted form, seemingly like a hardlight projection."-form will last but assume it is temporary. The materials for her body will need time to acquire."
>>395292>Even with Salinas's explanation, José had a good feeling he did not fully comprehend the sheer lewd etymological brilliance being applied.>He simply thought it was like saying 'you're okay' instead.>The price of cluelessness.>No time to think about that, specially since he's unequipped to play his role yet!>Even if he was figuratively stepping out of the tropical island for a spent volcano.>Assumptions were promptly squashed on the spot and replaced with a friendly smile and a relaxed posture.>Just in time to receive Vel's greeting!"Salutations, miss Vel. My name's José Gallo, it is nice to make your acquaintance."
>A flipper handshake was promptly offered for a few seconds, partly to feel it's texture."I have arrived to these lands to seek friendships, understanding and opportunities to better myself in this new world."
>A pause."I have heard there are mareguards for hire in this area. Do you know where I can find them? Anything I should know beforeflip?"
>...he didn't really know why he said it like that."The more you can tell me, the better."