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
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>>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
>>109002EEEEEEEE!
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
>>1090055 bits and paid. Blue Skies steps out like a lady. They go into the tavern
>>109000I always love new bread, fresh from the oven.
>>109008If 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.
>>109008Group? Excursion? Explain your smolness
>>109011Onyx 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
>>109008Onyx is just content with a swig of vodka then, noting to ask Spark for help when he gets the chance
>>109012Silver 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."
>>109015>Am so tempted to explain the macroeconomics behind it"No, we can get some coins"
He goes back to haggling
>>109014Now what does Onyx need?
>>109016Silver's unsure if him trying to assist in the haggle would help or hinder Glass Horizon's efforts, considering his rather dull, dirt tongue.
>>109008He Walks to glimmering glass. and takes a seat on one of the stools.
>>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
>>109018Glimmering glass stares at him
>>109017After more math, Glass Horizon eventually comes up with 1000 bits
>>109019You have to admire his perseverance. Silver nods and takes the Bits once they're offered. "Thank you."
>>109021Now, 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
>>109022Any specific breakdown on how much of each he has?
>>109023Uh.... This isn't quite MAGA country as you understand it. No opiods in the cabin
>>109024Like a thousand of each, probably, maybe 3000 of that in Bonds
>>109025So, about 1,000 in coins, 3,000 in bonds, and 5,000 in notes?
>>109027Good to know.
Silver offers Glass another hoofshake. "It has been pleasure, Mr. Horizons."
>>109019"How's it going mr.glass? business doing good?"
He asks cheerfully
>>109029He narrows his eyes at him
"Sir, this is a Pony establishment"
>>109028He shakes his hoof
"And thank you"
>>109030"Perhaps we may work together again in future."
>>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..."
>>109030He Shows his badge.
"Relax Glass, it's me Dark Star"
He Grins
>>109025Spark searches around the cabin for supplies to help the injured ponies.
>>109032Silver 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.
>>109034>>109023There is indeed one set of bandages, as well as iodine
>>109035He does so. The cathedral is available again. There are no ponies lingering outside as there were earlier
>>109033"Dark Star?? The Hell are you doing looking like a Zebra?"
>>109036He rushes over to tend to the ponies.
>>109038Inside of the cabin is an unconscious Ruby, Onyx, and Brie
>>109036Silver immediate begins to search for Father Maren. "Father? Are you here?"
>>109040He'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
>>109039Spark wishes he attended healing magic classes back at Canterlot. He attempts to patch up Onyx first.
>>109041Silver 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."
>>109045>>109046Well.... I think Spark bandaged Onyx up pretty well
>>109044"Mass Interment? I guess we can do that. I'll ask Sundew about it"
>>109037"It's for work."
He Grimaces
"i suggest you stay away from any docks for awhile."
>>109048".... May I ask why?" He continues cleaning a glass
>>109047Silver gives him a grateful smile. "Thank you. I do not relish thought of leaving their remains exposed to elements."
>>109050"Nor do I. Any corpse cursed to animation for centuries deserves a proper and respectful interment at the end of it"
>>109025Hey, you said need. Now what's in the cabin is different entirely.
>>109051He nods. "...It may seem odd of me to ask, but will that include Curwhinny himself? Even his remains deserve respectful treatment."
>>109054"Yeah, thanks Spark"
He nods before looking around
"How is Ruby doing?"
>>109055"Alive, but not moving. Can you keep an eye on him while I patch up our bat?"