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Occupied Equestria: Cabin in the Woods
GwXVL
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No.109000
109002 109005 109009
This week, in "Occupied Equestria":

Wondering through through the Changeling lands at night on the road between Bales and Whinnyapolis, Onyx, Brie, and Spark have stumbled upon a set of farm ponies trying to hide their cattle in the forest, away from their changeling occupiers. While rescuing a cow, Onyx and Brie have taken heavy damage, and so they followed them to the cabin of a local woodspony. But they found the woodspony and a farmer replaced by changelings, and after a skirmish are alone and wounded in the cabin in the woods.

Over in Baltimare, Dark Star has decided to give up his life as Dark Star, the Earth Pony farm colt, to become Tyrel Jackson, or "Gold Chains," a zebra and aspiring rap artist. Through the magic of Valmorification, it is possible. Iron is freaking out after possibly having received a message from God herself. That, and his usual social awkwardness. Silver is cashing out on a long standing set of projects, and is readying himself for the next phase
1274 replies and 94 files omitted.
Anonymous
+elv4
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No.109002
109008
>>109000
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?
Anonymous
4ZQY7
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No.109004
New thread you say?
DS
XwaLT
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No.109005
109008
Boop
>>109000
>>108977 →
He opens the door and steps out then he helps blue out.
He walks up to the passenger side window and pays the cabby
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109008
109010 109011 109014 109018
post-1029-0-28161700-1409909819.png
>>109002
EEEEEEEE!

I don't know how much time you have now or later, but Brie can either stay with the group in this little excursion, or poof ahead

>>108995 →
If there is a washtub out here, it is not located inside of the cabin

>>108982 →
Silver follows Glass Horizons to the bank, where there is an awkward session of Glass Horizon trying to withdraw cash, the teller trying to tell him that exchange for coin is not available, and ultimately what seems to be an exchange of a bribe

>>109005
5 bits and paid. Blue Skies steps out like a lady. They go into the tavern
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109009
>>109000
I always love new bread, fresh from the oven.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109010
109012
>>109008
If Silver knew it would be that much of a hassle for the pony, he would have relented on the matter of coins, but since it's already this far into it, he waits patiently.
Anonymous
+elv4
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No.109011
109012
>>109008
Group? Excursion? Explain your smolness
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109012
109015
>>109011
Onyx and Spark followed Ruby to the meadow and the cabin where ruby said they would meet Dawson. They found "dawson" and "red wine," but they turned out to be recently replaced changelings. They killed them, and took the unconscious Ruby into the cabin, as well as are trying to heal. Brie can either participate in this, or cut ahead

>>109010
"They are reluctant to exchange coins on a 1 for 1 basis" he confides to Silver
Anonymous
4ZQY7
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No.109014
109016
>>109008
Onyx is just content with a swig of vodka then, noting to ask Spark for help when he gets the chance
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109015
109016
>>109012
Silver gives him a confused look. "I do not understand why coins have become so valuable all of sudden...anyways, it is not big issue if you can not provide coins, not so much that I would want to inconvenience you."
Anonymous
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No.109016
109017 109023
Big_Mac_sweating_S4E14.png
>>109015
>Am so tempted to explain the macroeconomics behind it
"No, we can get some coins"
He goes back to haggling

>>109014
Now what does Onyx need?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109017
109019
>>109016
Silver's unsure if him trying to assist in the haggle would help or hinder Glass Horizon's efforts, considering his rather dull, dirt tongue.
DS
XwaLT
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No.109018
109019
>>109008
He Walks to glimmering glass. and takes a seat on one of the stools.

Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109019
109021 109029 109063
>>108978 →
Seeing as he is inside of a small apartment he would either run into a wall, run into the kitchen, or run into the front door

>>109018
Glimmering glass stares at him

>>109017
After more math, Glass Horizon eventually comes up with 1000 bits
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109021
109022
>>109019
You have to admire his perseverance. Silver nods and takes the Bits once they're offered. "Thank you."
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109022
109024
>>109021
Now, Silver has 1000 in coin in big bags, plus a number of paper notes issued from more than one bank, East Equestrian notes, and what seems to be bond papers
Anonymous
f9ISp
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No.109023
109025 109036
>>109016
Opioids.
Maybe some bandages.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109024
109025
>>109022
Any specific breakdown on how much of each he has?
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109025
109026 109034 109052
>>109023
Uh.... This isn't quite MAGA country as you understand it. No opiods in the cabin

>>109024
Like a thousand of each, probably, maybe 3000 of that in Bonds
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109026
109027
>>109025
So, about 1,000 in coins, 3,000 in bonds, and 5,000 in notes?
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109027
109028
>>109026
Yes
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109028
109030
>>109027
Good to know.

Silver offers Glass another hoofshake. "It has been pleasure, Mr. Horizons."
DS
XwaLT
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No.109029
109030
>>109019
"How's it going mr.glass? business doing good?"
He asks cheerfully
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109030
109031 109033
>>109029
He narrows his eyes at him
"Sir, this is a Pony establishment"

>>109028
He shakes his hoof
"And thank you"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109031
109032
>>109030
"Perhaps we may work together again in future."
Anonymous
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No.109032
109035
>>109031
"Well, let's wait and see where the future takes us. I hope I don't have to clear bombs and lichs for any future apartment buildings though..."
DS
XwaLT
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No.109033
109037
>>109030
He Shows his badge.
"Relax Glass, it's me Dark Star"
He Grins

Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109034
109036
>>109025
Spark searches around the cabin for supplies to help the injured ponies.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109035
109036
>>109032
Silver throws his head back for a small laugh. "Let us hope, indeed. Again, it has been pleasure." Silver leaves the bank for the cathedral once again. He hopes he's not bothering Father Maren with how often he comes to him for help.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109036
109038 109040
>>109034
>>109023
There is indeed one set of bandages, as well as iodine

>>109035
He does so. The cathedral is available again. There are no ponies lingering outside as there were earlier
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109037
109048
>>109033
"Dark Star?? The Hell are you doing looking like a Zebra?"
Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109038
109039
>>109036
He rushes over to tend to the ponies.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109039
109042
>>109038
Inside of the cabin is an unconscious Ruby, Onyx, and Brie
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109040
109041
>>109036
Silver immediate begins to search for Father Maren. "Father? Are you here?"
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109041
109044
>>109040
He's in the back, looks like he was leaning back falling asleep
"Huh?"
He get's up, confused
"Oh. It's you again. You survived the Lich" he says
Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109042
109043
>>109039
Spark wishes he attended healing magic classes back at Canterlot. He attempts to patch up Onyx first.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109043
109045
>>109042
Hmmm.... Roll Wisdom
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109044
109047
>>109041
Silver nods. "I would venture to guess that we successfully ended his undead life when we destroyed the phylactery. On that, I would like to make one more request for aid, or that you might point me towards those who can give it. There are lot of bodies in quarry and catacombs now that have not been given proper burials or rites. I was hoping you, or somepony you know, might be able to help me to rectify that, and perhaps give their souls some further peace in afterlife."
PCEqp
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No.109045
109046 109047
[1d20 = 20]
>>109043
Darn it.
Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109046
109047
>>109045
Nevermind.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109047
109050
>>109045
>>109046
Well.... I think Spark bandaged Onyx up pretty well

>>109044
"Mass Interment? I guess we can do that. I'll ask Sundew about it"
DS
XwaLT
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No.109048
109049
>>109037
"It's for work."
He Grimaces
"i suggest you stay away from any docks for awhile."
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109049
109059
>>109048
".... May I ask why?" He continues cleaning a glass
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109050
109051
>>109047
Silver gives him a grateful smile. "Thank you. I do not relish thought of leaving their remains exposed to elements."
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109051
109053
>>109050
"Nor do I. Any corpse cursed to animation for centuries deserves a proper and respectful interment at the end of it"
Anonymous
K53Iv
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No.109052
109054
>>109025
Hey, you said need. Now what's in the cabin is different entirely.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109053
109057
>>109051
He nods. "...It may seem odd of me to ask, but will that include Curwhinny himself? Even his remains deserve respectful treatment."
Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109054
109055
>>109052
"Feeling better now?"
Anonymous
K53Iv
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No.109055
109056 109057
>>109054
"Yeah, thanks Spark"
He nods before looking around
"How is Ruby doing?"
Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109056
>>109055
"Alive, but not moving. Can you keep an eye on him while I patch up our bat?"
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109057
109058
>>109055
Empty Cabin, the fire is burning. Ruby is petrified on the floor

>>109053
He gives a surprised look, as if he hadn't thought of it
"I guess it could"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109058
109060
>>109057
"Again, I understand if it seems weird, but it would mean lot to me."
DS
XwaLT
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No.109059
109060
>>109049
his voice takes on a serious tone.
"Bad business going on down there. i'm going to look into putting a stop to it. i don't want to say to much. but seriously don't go down to the docks unless absolutely necessary."

Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109060
109061 109064
>>109059
"Oh... Well, I didn't really have any business down there anyways"

>>109058
He nods
"It is good that the dead have somepony who cares and looks after their remains"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109061
109065
>>109060
"There are sadly few who do." He reaches into his bags and pulls out 500 Bits worth of notes. "I would also like to donate, before I leave. It is not much, I know, but I want to give something, that you all might be able to continue to help ponies."
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109063
109065
>>109019
Oh. I guess I could just open the door and run away.
Damn, I missed the new thread for quite a while.
Iron focuses his attention on trying to open Cauldron's apartment's front door feverishly.
(Come on, door. Let me through.)
DS
XwaLT
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No.109064
109065
>>109060
"I Need the best maretini you can make and an apple whiskey please."
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109065
109066 109068 109277
>>109061
He takes the money, and does a small bow
“Thank you, kind stallion. We don’t get as much support now that we are cut off from Canterlot, and with so many ponies in need”

>>109063
Well, it’s unlocked

>>109064
He does so, making a pretty good marketing, and an apple whiskey
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109066
109067
>>109065
"With so much uncertainty after Equestria's surrender, and so many lost ponies looking for guidance, I know you need all aid you can get." He holds his hoof out for a hoofshake. "Just wanted to thank you for all you do, not just for me, but for all ponies."
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109067
109069
>>109066
And his wrinkly old face gives a smile
“Thank you...”
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109068
109070
>>109065
He hurriedly opens the door, quickly dashing away from the building, through the stairs and outside in a rush.
(Retreat and plan the next course of action!)
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109069
109070
>>109067
He continues to hold his hoof out, not wanting to be left hanging. "May Her light always guide your hoofsteps."
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109070
109071 109073 109075
>>109068
Uh, okay. There’s a narrow, level hallway, then a set of stairs, more hallway... it can be confusing

>>109069
“And May her light guide yours...”
Then he adds
“Perchance... would you like to help the Church?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109071
109072
>>109070
Silver's ears perk up. "What would you need assistance with?"
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109072
109074
>>109071
“It can be anything from helping the poor, helping ponies with trauma or psychological issues, to the dealing with the occasional recurrences of ancient threats”
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109073
109076 109077
>>109070
Yeah. I know. He's a bit too scared for his own good. Trust me, things will wrap up satisfactory at the end of the day/group quest, after he mulls over how to spill the beans.
Mostly because I want it to be a night confession.
Iron looks from side to side.
(Where to, Where to...?)
He gallops towards the hallway with the stairs visible in order to go down them.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109074
109076
>>109072
He nods. "I could try to help however I can. All I would need is to be pointed in direction of those in need."
PCEqp
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No.109075
109076 109077
[1d20 = 19]
>>109070
Spark patches up the bat next.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109076
109077 109080 109081
>>109073
It really should already be night

He descends at least one level

>>109074
“Well, it looks like you’ve found yourself something already with the bodies at the farm. We’d want to get the priest on that, and maybe some other volunteers”

>>109075
Pretty successful


Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109077
109078 109080 109081
>>109073
Because it's the second-best time to bone?

>>109075
I'm half tempted to make Silver buy Spark a nurse's outfit next time he sees him.

>>109076
"I would be happy to volunteer. Do you have any idea when that might be?"
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109078
109079
>>109077
“It’s late today. Perhaps tomorrow. Assuming the corpses do not start to rot...”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109079
109082
>>109078
Silver nods, understanding just how unpleasant that would be. "Well, let us hope they do not decompose too much. I shall head there tomorrow to volunteer."
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109080
109082
>>109077
S-silence, you!
Yes.
>>109076
As in, they woke up super early and it is nightfall or...
You mean I was supposed to confess now?
If it's the latter, you can make him trip if you want to.
Iron is getting a bit nauseous over having to think while in a panic, going down into
(How many stairs are there? They are beginning to look the same.)
Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109081
109082
>>109076
Nice. Spark tends to Ruby, but not with rolls because bandages can't fix this one.
>>109077
Umm....
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109082
109083 109084 109086
>>109080
It’s about the same time for Iron as everypony else. I was thinking about having a delegate challenge/event for Iron with the gang, but nah. Nevermind.

Iron finds the door eventually

>>109081
His eyes are open, but he is not conscious

>>109079
“Very well. Thank you.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109083
109085
>>109082
What do you mean by delegate challenge/event?

Silver waves goodbye to Maren before leaving for the catacombs one final time. He left the supplies he bought in the basement of the ruined farmhouse, and he's going to gather them back up.

He also looks at the pocket watch he bought to check the time. He's not sure if the stores are still open or not.
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109084
109085
>>109082
Oh. Well now I actually feel bad. Fuck me.
I was thinking the groupquest would be starting in a bit, and entering quests alone again would be a bad idea, all things considered. Now I'm not so sure.
My weakness is Iron's weakness, sadly.
He desperately scratches the door with his hooves, one of them able to maybe open the door.
(Come on! Open up!)
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109085
109087 109089
>>109083
If they are open until late, then yes

He does so

>>109084
He eventually finds a nob, and turns it
Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109086
109088
>>109082
He pats the colt's head.
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109087
109088
>>109085
Iron swings the door open and closes it when he goes outside, then proceeds to run in a straight line, looking for any alleys or secluded places to think for the time being.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109088
109090 109091
>>109086
He is non-responsive

>>109087
Past more buildings, ponies... eventually there is an alley. It kind of smells
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109089
109092
>>109085
Likely not any place he would buy from. He'll have to wait until tomorrow.

With that, Silver heads for home, several thousand Bits richer today than he was yesterday. He looks up into the night sky as he trots. Luna's creation is brilliant in this chilly winter air.

Here's a question related to the Craft skill: with as slow as in-game time is moving, will crafting items still require the same amount of time as normal, or are there any special rules in place to hasten the process so crafting won't require literal months of real-life waiting?
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109090
109092
>>109088
Iron, disregarding the smell, just goes straight into it.
Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109091
109092
>>109088
Spark just keeps him company, not sure how to fix this.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109092
109093 109094
>>109089
Perhaps with the air of industrial equipment

>>109090
And there he is. In an empty, smelly alley, next to a trash can

>>109091
What can the spark do?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109093
109095
>>109092
I wonder if you are able to Dreamwalk, still, in your changeling imprisonment. I hope you still can. Your ponies need your help gravely with coping with their loss of their country and their princesses.
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109094
109095
>>109092
Iron's nose scrunches from the smell, temporarily distracting him from the panic.
(This places reeks.)
And with that, Iron finally can think with a semblance of clarity.
(...that was quite disgraceful.)
He puts a hoof on his foreleg, looking down at the trash, feeling like he should be part of it.
(I cannot believe I just did that.)
His eyes dart around.
(Why did I ask that? I knew from the nun that I should not talk or touch mares anywhere without knowing for sure if they want to or not, and from the dream, she was a closet harmonist, or at least she aspires to be one.)
Deep inside, he knows why.
(It would have made it so much easier to know if she was into me.)
But now that he basically forced himself to spill out that part first, the uncertainty slimed its way into the mind of the stallion. Now he has to admit all of that, in front of her.
(Pear was right. Now how am I going to do it?)
He looks up to see the time.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109095
109096 109099
BEC047A3-2124-486A-86A0-243FECFD2AEB.png
>>109093
Those ponies do need her help and her guiding light. But they were on their own for a thousand years. They may be on their own again for a thousand more

>>109094
For all sad words of pen and tongue, the saddest are these: Pear was right again

It’s twilight... or something


Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109096
109097
>>109095
It is a thought that does not excite Silver in the slightest. He smacks his lips together, suddenly feeling more parched than he was. I need drink. I wonder if Glass has anything which might fix that.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109097
109098
>>109096
Silver’s problem, like most problems, has a solution
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109098
109100
>>109097
Indeed it does. Onwards to the Tavern, to drop off his equipment and supplies in his room, and slake his thirst at the bar.
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109099
109100
>>109095
Iron's mood darkens a bit, seeing both the little time he has left as well as the grimness of confirming Pear's words.
"I have little time. Where could I ever find somepony who can help me with this?"
He inhales deeply, before coughing from the bad smell.
"I have no idea."
He decides to get up from his spot nonetheless.
"Perhaps I should try at bars? That is where ponies 'go and talk' about stuff are, as Cauldron said. Perhaps I could find some old stallion who experienced the same as me."
He pauses.
"I think. Better than here, with the trash."
Iron trash tier confirmed.
He ponders which of the two bars he should go.
(Watering Hole sounds like a place to stumble on Cauldron while midtalk, which could turn negative. Perhaps that other bar we used to set up that foal rescue yesterday could do the trick.)
With that, he starts to walk at that particular bar, hoping he knows the directions.
Anonymous
GwXVL
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No.109100
109101 109102
>>109099
Watering hole is definitely a good way to stumble into cauldron

>>109098
Thus, he does so. He would see Blue Skies with a zebra stallion at the bar
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109101
109103
>>109100
That Dark Star? I can not recognize him, if it is. Silver finds a seat at the bar (preferably next to Blue and Zeeb Star).
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109102
109103
>>109100
Good thing he's not going there.
He walks at a slow pace towards the bar who had the barstallion named Glass if he remembers correctly.
(I hope I know where I am going.)
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109103
109104 109105
>>109102
With an almost supernatural sense, Iron guides himself towards possible alcohol and trouble

>>109101
It does seem to be Blue Skies there though. Unless she just went off to have drinks with a random zebra. Her mane is prettier and more well done than usual, as is her coat
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109104
109106
>>109103
Silver whistles at the sight. "Looks like they treated you very well at spa." He leans back in his seat to look at the zebra. "And who is this mysterious gentlestallion?"
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109105
109108
>>109103
The alcohol he despised is mindlinking the location, of course.
How else can drunks and loners ever get to drinking places?
Iron slowly opens the establishment's door, entering cautiously like an ape ninja.
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109106
109107
>>109104
“My new coltfriend” she says, hugging his foreleg
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109107
109108
>>109106
"My, isn't he strapping. I believe you have struck gold with this fine lad." He feigns jealousy at her "acquisition".
Anonymous
CAN5+
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No.109108
109109 109110
379508.png
>>109107
In Silver's verbal Irony, Blue Skies finds herself in a position where, while not expecting or hoping for sincere jealousy, finds herself disappointed to confirm its absence
"So why are you here?"

>>109105
And thus, he does so
Anonymous
RpFn7
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No.109109
109114
>>109108
He scans the area from the door, hoping to find an old stallion drowning their anything.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
hlA55
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No.109110
109111
>>109108
Silver orders a whiskey from Glass for himself, and one for Blue. His confusion about why she's disappointed is slightly apparent. "I finished that job you gave me. Came here looking for drink, since most shops are now closed." He looks again at Dark Star. "I can barely recognize him."
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No.109111
109112
>>109110
>His confusion about why she's disappointed is slightly apparent
This sinks into her for a moment as she sits in silence
"So you did...." Another moment
"He thinks it will help him infiltrate"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109112
109113 109116
>>109111
Silver might not know exactly why she would be upset at a lack of jealousy, but that doesn't mean he won't try to comfort her. He throws a foreleg around her in a hug.
Anonymous
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No.109113
109115
>>109112
I guess she was dissapointed he's not the least bothered for dating other stallions and keeping her for himself or something.
Anonymous
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No.109114
109118
>>109109
And now, he can see, of all ponies, Silver. Also the bitchy blue pony that Star was dating
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109115
109118
>>109113
I mean, he's not jealous at Skies for her zebra Star coltfriend, and that's what Silver is confused about.
Anonymous
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No.109116
109117
>>109112
The hair is finer than before, carefully washed and set, and with a venir of softness. Her emotional state is not changed
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No.109117
109119
[1d20+3 = 12]
>>109116
Sense Motive: Why is she upset that I am not jealous of her? He strokes her soft hair while that question stews in his mind, and as he looks at Blue's silent form for answers.
Anonymous
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No.109118
>>109114
Iron glances to the sides, clearly troubled.
(Oh no. Not her. The last thing I want is her to blackmail me with this information.)
He looks at Silver.
(But Silver could help out. He is old, so perhaps he suffered something similar to my predicament.)
After mulling it over, he inhales deeply and sighing before taking the leap.
(I am not going to cower. You can do this, Iron. Come on!)
He straightens his postures, keeps his head high and walks over to the two ponies present, sitting
>>109115
It's a roundabout way of trying to confirm how strong you feel for her.
Silver can hear heavy hoofsteps to the side, seeing Iron sit at the side available at a respectable distance.
He says nothing for now.
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No.109119
109120 109122
>>109117
Jealousy is a crude proxy for love, and Skies wants to be the mare everypony chases. Especially because of their history
\r
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109120
109121
>>109119
So, she thinks... "Ohhhhhhhh." Silver very audibly understands. He's...not entirely sure how to correct that assumption Blue has in her mind, with the present company. He just hopes she can understand that the lack of jealousy isn't directed at where she might think it is.

>>109119
Silver glances over at Iron. "Oh, hello Iron. Good to see you are still alive. Give me minute, here."
Anonymous
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No.109121
109135
>>109120
Iron nods, not too preoccupied with the mare he currently is consoling.
(I thought that was Star's job.)
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109122
109123 109124
>>109119
Dammit, I am not ready at all to deal with this.
Anonymous
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No.109123
109125
>>109122
Damnit! Don't make Iron lose hope on you for Cauldronic advice.
Anonymous
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No.109124
>>109122
He can just ignore her
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109125
109126 109128
>>109123
I dunno, man, it was just supposed to be a lighthearted joke like "haha Silver's acting like he wants to bone Dark Star", and then this shit happens in the worst possible situation for it to happen. Silver wasn't talking about being jealous over Blue Skies at all, he just wanted to have a good time with his two favorite ponies before offering some advice to one of his other favorite ponies. Fuck.
Anonymous
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No.109126
109127 109128
>>109125
You can always ignore her. That'll do the trick, my guy. Iron would more likely commend you for it. The worst you could do is spill your spaghetti.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109127
>>109126
But that's the thing, Silver can't just ignore it now, it would mean leaving Blue Skies out to dry as she remains miserable.
Anonymous
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No.109128
109129 109130
>>109126
Iron's a pro at it. He threw spaghetti at Cauldron and ran like a squid trying to escape a predator

>>109125
I don't know. Maybe I misread Silver's dialogue
Anonymous
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No.109129
109134
>>109128
You're not wrong. He's a fighter, not a talker.
If confessions were done with wrestling, he would've nailed it day 1.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109130
109134
>>109128
I mean, she took the worst and most incorrect assumption of what he meant: there is indeed jealousy about how Dark Star and her can just do things in the open. He was just making a joke about how he acted the night before.
Anonymous
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No.109131
109132 109134
Sorry about disappearing, what'd I miss?
Shimmering Spark
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No.109132
109133 109134
>>109131
Not much. I healed Brie and now I'm trying to solve how to wake the colt up.
Anonymous
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No.109133
109134
>>109132
Onyx slowly walks over towards the colt, looking at him with what seems to be compassion
"Damned bugs, I don't know why the princesses haven't just given the order to kill them all."
Anonymous
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No.109134
109135 109136 109137
>>109130
Eh, just ignore it. It's been a trait of her thus far that virtually any line said to her that can be taken as an insult, is taken as an insult. Let's move on

>>109129
>implying wrestling and nailing were not viable options

>>109131
Um... what >>109132 said

Spark made a 20 on a heal roll for Onyx and a 19 for Brie

>>109133
His eyes are open, and he looks strangely petrified

Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109135
109136
>>109134
This doesn't feel right just leaving her like that. Dammit.

>>109121
Silver turns to Iron. "...anyways...where have you been? Nopony has seen you all day."
Anonymous
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No.109136
109138 109139
>>109134
What?
I am going to take that to heart, mister. Any consequences for it are now your responsibility!
>>109135
Iron's ears perk up, looking at the possibly wise Silver.
"I have been... around."
(He does not need to know that yet.)
"What about you?"
Anonymous
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No.109137
109138
>>109134
Onyx tries waving the bottle of vodka around under Ruby's snoot, hoping that the smell will snap the colt out of it.
Anonymous
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No.109138
109141
>>109136
And yet, Iron will suffer them

>>109137
It does not wake him
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109139
109140 109142
>>109136
"I blew up many undead, fed giant bird, and now have some Bits to my name, to name just few things."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109140
109142
>>109139
Forgot to add: Silver manages to say all these with a straight face.
Anonymous
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No.109141
109144
>>109138
He tries dripping some in the colt's mouth
"This has worked before..."
Anonymous
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No.109142
109143
>>109140
>>109139
Iron nods approvingly.
"So you actually went back there and cleared it all out. Color me impressed. Did you hacked and slashed everything with your trusty sword?"
(Succees detected. Confidence rating increasing,)
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109143
109145
>>109142
"Little bit. I used rifle and SMG to avoid getting mauled to death in most cases, though there was one undead I used my sword on." He grabs the whiskey he ordered from Glass. "You want drink? It is on me."
Anonymous
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No.109144
109146
>>109141
Some response. Coughing, almost gagging
Anonymous
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No.109145
109148
>>109143
Remembering how Onyx got paralyzed by one of the monster's bite, he can excuse it.
He looks at the glass a little apprehensively, but ultimately nods.
(It would be disrespectful to decline.)
"And you fed a 'giant bird' as you say? What was that all about?"
Anonymous
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No.109146
109147
>>109144
Onyx panics a moment before akwardly petting the colt
"Hold in there, you'll be fine. Just wake up, the bugs are gone.."
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No.109147
109150
>>109146
Coughing, more coughing. He might be awaking finally
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109148
109149
>>109145
"I used some bait to draw undead out of catacombs. As it turns out, it attracted more than just that. This giant falcon (I think they are named "Rocs") came for bait, and got into fight with mummy and armored ghast."
Anonymous
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No.109149
109151
>>109148
Iron blinks a bit, somewhat confused.
"That was quite lucky of you. The foes you mentioned sound rather tough. The last one sounds like if it were me but undead."
He chuckles a little bit.
Anonymous
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No.109150
109152
>>109147
"Come on little guy, you can pull through"
Onyx shakes him a bit, forgetting to be gentle, and boops the snoot.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109151
109155
>>109149
"It almost was." Silver smiles, takes a drink, and remembers to order Iron a light beer. "Speaking of, that suit of armor you own, does it come with gauntlets which improve your unarmed strikes?"
Anonymous
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No.109152
109153 109154 109155
>>109150
The face scrunches up, and the eyes narrow to attention in clear offense. His mouth opens in a silent "reeeee"
Shimmering Spark
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No.109153
>>109152
Kek
Anonymous
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No.109154
109156
>>109152
"Haha! Gotcha!"
He repeats the offense, booping the snoot once again.
Anonymous
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No.109155
109157
>>109151
Iron nods.
"It does not improve them at all, in all honestly. It just covers my hoof in metal and not much else. The spiked ones I got at least punctured, but I fail to see their use compared to my raw hooves."
He ponders for a second.
"Albweit I think there is a way to do something to them that the elders once told me that I do not remember."
>>109152
Just in case.
He glances wearily at the offered drink.
(I hope I do not have to much to drink to.)
Anonymous
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No.109156
109158
>>109154
Angry whinnying sounds
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109157
109160
>>109155
"I do not know what that would be. Hmm...do you think I could get some measurements of your hooves sometime, after I get some measuring tape? I have idea on something that might help you deal just little bit more damage with hooves."
Anonymous
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No.109158
109159 109161
>>109156
"Spark! He's awake!"
Onyx gives another boop for good measure, his eyes shining with... Joy? Pleasure? Victory? No matter, he wouldn't tell you.
Shimmering Spark
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No.109159
109161
>>109158
"Good work."
Anonymous
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No.109160
109163
>>109157
Iron can't help but look strangely at Silver for his request.
"I suppose? What is your idea?"
(Sounds like a good way to ask for the important questions.)
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No.109161
109162
>>109158
>>109159
He stands up in a slow, labored manor, like an old grandfather or an aged dog. He blinks. And he looks around the room
"You're not my brother..."
Then he enters a quiet panic, and in slow motion, rushes for the door. He moves a long one leg at a time, slowly, not trembling, with all of the speed of an arthritic octogenarian grandmother
"Dawson!" His shout barely leaves his mouth, as there is almost no breath in him
"Where are you!"
Anonymous
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No.109162
109164
>>109161
Onyx quickly trots infront of the colt and pushes him back inside
"Woah, first of all you aren't going out there. Changeling drains are a nasty thing. Second we don't know where your brother is, but I'll help you find him. But for now, rest"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109163
109165
>>109160
"Have you ever heard of brass horseshoes?"
Anonymous
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No.109164
109166 109167 109170
>>109162
And he continues on, walking towards the door at his slow, geriatric pace
Anonymous
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No.109165
109172
>>109163
Iron blinks, confused.
"No."
(Is he trying to make my hooves metal?)
Anonymous
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No.109166
109168 109171
>>109164
"Spark, help me out"
Onyx groans and picks up the colt by his scruff
Shimmering Spark
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No.109167
109171
>>109164
Spark levitates the colt and puts him back in bed.
"Sorry, but this is the makeshift doctor's orders. You need to stay here and help the bat watch your cows while we find the others. You can't be in two places at once you know?"
Shimmering Spark
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No.109168
109169
>>109166
Well... I guess I could lift him out of your mouth...
Anonymous
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No.109169
>>109168
Yeah, it still works
Anonymous
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No.109170
>>109164
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY3XiM7oGj0
Anonymous
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No.109171
109173 109174
>>109167
>>109166
The colt is enveloped in magic, before Onyx picks him up, and drags him away. He still tries to go for the door
"Brother. Dawson. Rose..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109172
109176 109190
>>109165
"They are shoes made out of metal, mostly brass but sometimes steel, that you can slip on your hooves. Unlike gauntlets which just armor your hooves, these are purpose-built as weapons, and can help you hit just tiniest bit harder. Now, it has been while since I have tried to make weapon, and this would be new for me, but I would like to try my hooves at it, and hopefully make some for you."
Shimmering Spark
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No.109173
109175
>>109171
Spark looks into his eyes to get his attention.
"Listen. You must stay here and wait for them. They will be right back. I promise."
Spark gives him a hug.
Anonymous
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No.109174
109175
>>109171
"Ruby, we will find them. I promise. But you can't help, and especially not in your condition."
Anonymous
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No.109175
109177
>>109173
>>109174
He feels cold, and he is shaking. His eyes are a little duller
"I must find them...." he says, still struggling internally
Anonymous
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No.109176
109179
>>109172
Oh, I see why you brought that up.
Iron's eyes widen.
"Are you telling me you can make metal thingies?"
Shimmering Spark
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No.109177
109178 109180
>>109175
"You will find them again if you stay here and wait for them. You don't want to miss them when they come back."
Anonymous
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No.109178
109180 109181
>>109177
"Spark, why is he still cold?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109179
109184
>>109176
Silver nods. "I apprenticed as weaponsmith under my father when I was colt. Now, I might be bit rusty, but I think I can still manage. I have been thinking of ways to help members of our group of friends while they are in combat, and this is one of things I came up for you."
Anonymous
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No.109180
109181 109183
>>109178
>>109177
He looks tired
"They are the only ponies I have... And they are lost"
Shimmering Spark
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No.109181
109182 109183 109185
>>109178
"Because the warmth of love was drained away. And by two grown soldiers no less to a colt."
>>109180
"You have us. Remember how we didn't run away in the woods? Remember how helped you save your cow? We are here for you too."
Anonymous
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No.109182
>>109181
He nods, tears on his tired eyes
"uh huh"
Anonymous
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No.109183
109185
>>109181
"Yeah..."
>>109180
Onyx suddenly goes soft and scoops the colt up in his arms and cradles him
"Listen, I've lost ponies I loved to the bugs too. I know how you feel, and I'll find them for you."
His voice suddenly lowers to a whisper
"For the ones I couldn't find..."
He then shakes his head as his voice returns to normal
"But you have to stay here for me"
Anonymous
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No.109184
109188
>>109179
Iron glances to the sides.
(Should I really accept this? It would be rude to disregrd his attempt to help and I do want his advice later... but I feel like his gift will be of no use to me.)
After a few seconds, he nods.
"I appreciate your help, Silver. Simply tell me when you want to measure my hooves and I will be there."
Anonymous
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No.109185
109186 109187
>>109181
>>109183
He blinks slowly
"Will you find them?"
Anonymous
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No.109186
109190 109193
>>109185
"I promise you, those bugs won't stop me from finding them"
Shimmering Spark
PCEqp
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No.109187
109190
>>109185
"Yes. We didn't run from that owl... bear... thing. And we aren't going to run from a few changelings. We will get them back super quick."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109188
109189 109192
>>109184
Silver nods at him and smiles, as he looks pleased that he can so something to help. "Thank you. I will let you know as soon as I am able." He takes another drink of his whiskey. "Oh, and Dark Star has mission for us, if you wish to help."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109189
>>109188
*that he can do
Anonymous
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No.109190
109191 109193
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>>109172
I appreciate the optimism in regards to campaign pacing but.... let’s be real here

>>109186
>>109187
He looks at them with big, sad, tired but strangely determined eyes
“Then go find them before they are gone forever”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109191
>>109190
That's why I asked if you had any special rules in place for crafting, to hasten the process.
Hint Hint
Anonymous
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No.109192
109198
>>109188
Iron raises an eyebrow.
(Some time to discuss things stallion on stallion if I do this right.)
"What is it about?"
Shimmering Spark
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No.109193
109194 109195 109197
>>109190
Spark attaches a sticky note to the bat's forehead to remind him to watch the colt.
>>109186
Spark nods to the bartender.
"Let's go."
Anonymous
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No.109194
109197 109200
>>109193
Onyx gently sets the colt down
"Rest and we'll be back before you know it."
He then grabs his halberd and moves to the door
"Ready"
Anonymous
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No.109195
109196
>>109193
inb4 he takes the colt elsewhere like he did with the changies.
Shimmering Spark
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No.109196
109199
>>109195
Most likely, but as long as he doesn't get on another train with them without our knowledge of the events like he did with Silver, then we are ok.
Anonymous
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No.109197
109200
>>109194
>>109193
Not much activity outside. A light wind, the full moon shines down from a clear sky. The ground is covered in snow. A dog hangs around the remains of the changelings. No sound besides the ever present insects. The barn is in front, and who knows what other structures there are
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109198
109199
>>109192
"There is some sort of organization down in Red Heart part of city by docks that is trafficking ponies, griffons, and others illegally from Baltimare to Manehattan. Many of these being trafficked are being put into slavery if they can not pay their handlers. Dark Star has been tasked to put end to it, and he is asking others in our group if they can help. So far, all we can find is me, and you. Others are missing."
Anonymous
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No.109199
109200 109201
>>109196
>inb4 the madlad actually does it.

>>109198
Iron ponders for a bit.
"What exactly is the mission? Are we going to storm a building and nab their leader if possible?"
(Sounds like a place where money goes. I think I should avoid asking for payment this time.)
Shimmering Spark
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No.109200
109204 109205
>>109197
>>109194
"Look around, there is most likely signs of a struggle, though not much of one because the changelings got the drop on them. Maybe there is some blood somewhere, besides what we left there of course..."
>>109199
Wouldn't put it past him.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109201
109202
>>109199
"Plan is to infiltrate and remove those in charge of operation, as far as I know. We should try to avoid confrontation until then, to avoid them scattering." Silver whispers to Iron. "Dark Star got his coat dyed to look like zebra so he could trot around Red Heart without being recognized."
Anonymous
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No.109202
109203
>>109201
Iron nods but raises an eyebrow yet again.
"I thought he hated zebras for what one of them did to him."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.109203
109206
>>109202
He shrugs. "There are apparently wealth of zebras in Red Heart, along with griffons, and Severyanan ponies like me."
Anonymous
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No.109204
109205 109207
>>109200
"Alright, I'll keep an eye out"
Onyx spreads out and looks for clues
Anonymous
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No.109205
109207
>>109204
>>109200
Tracks in the snow, going back around the Barn, both ways
Anonymous
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No.109206
109210
>>109203
Iron can't help but sweat a little.
(I hope I do not have to do anything to them. Elsewise, it would only deteriorate my standing with Cauldron and/or her family.)
But he seems intrigued himself.
"I admit I was not expecting that. I heard the amount of zebras here were low according to the people I talked to."
Yes, it was Cauldron who said it.
Shimmering Spark
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No.109207
109302
>>109205
Spark follow the only clue so far.
>>109204
"Perhaps we should check out behind the barn?"