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Occupied Equestria - Uncertain Fate
Anonymous
enmaJ
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No.119000
119002 119005
The adventure, tentatively, continues
853 replies and 32 files omitted.
Spirit of a Sardonic Economist
63htl
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No.119055
119056 119059
>>119054
Oh yeah, I forgot about Silver and his tactic of "I'm just a poor old stallion, please give me pity sex for my tragic past."
I'm quite disappointed that Iron didn't take a fancy for Blue Skies so we could have a love quadrangle. Maybe get Onyx involved too but I'm fairly certain he's gay.

Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119056
>>119055
Nah, he's the chaddest volcel at this point.
He don't need no marefriends. Only meditation and nat20s for him.

Anonymous
enmaJ
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No.119057
119059 119061
>>119052
She asked him twice to clarify, explain, or elaborate upon the “do not betray [my trust]” line, pulling away from him to signify that this was a very important issue to her that must be answered, and twice, he refused

>Her statement
He could ask. He may not get an honest answer, but he could ask
Anonymous
70HmX
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No.119058
>and she's even considering taking him now as his coltfriend.
That stallion was Dark Star, funnily enough.
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119059
119060 119061
>>119057
What is there to clarify? He simply asked not to break his trust. He wasn't implying anything aside from 'Don't screw me over'. If she wanted specifics, she would've asked 'That's rather vague, mind telling me what can break your trust?' instead of going suspicious and scared she's been found out or something with 'What are you implying?'.

>He could ask
But he doesn't want to, because by this point he knows it's a useless line of conversation currently and needs to gain more trust with this mare if he wants to get an honest answer.

>>119055
Iron doesn't mesh well with Skies and we'll leave it at that.
Anonymous
kNvK+
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No.119060
119061
>>119059
Sigh

Have you ever seen the “Don’t you fuck me?” scene in the movie Scarface? It’s worded pretty much the same, and it is very obviously a threat.
https://youtu.be/IcInPRRfr9E

He’s clearly implying that he does not trust her. He says this immediately after he has pretty much told her straight up “I am still going to try to date this other girl, by the way,” which is him telling her he does not intend to be faithful in the normal sense, and in any case is a pretty big thing for him to ask. So she is puzzled and offended that he implies that he does not trust her, since she has given her no reason not to, whereas he explicitly told her not to trust him to be faithful.
Spirit of a Sardonic Economist
63htl
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No.119061
119062
>>119057
>>119059
>>119060
To be serious for once, it's better to address this misunderstanding IC. I actually thought it was deliberate behavior for potential conflict to be resolved. Saying "I really meant this" OOC ruins the magic of interaction. If your characters got along perfectly just so they could have sex all the time it would be Tumblr-level roleplaying.
Just roll with it and try to emphasize non-verbal communication (like facial expressions) so your characters feel more realistic.

Anonymous
kNvK+
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No.119062
119063 119065
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>>119061
Reeee realistic behavior is people not talking to each other and hating each other. I want ponies fucking.

Also I tried to resolve it in character with unsubtle non-verbal cues. It didn’t take
Spirit of a Sardonic Economist
63htl
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No.119063
119064
>>119062
You're the DM aren't you? Have Sands brood (non-literally) for a while and come up with a creative situation that will force Iron to adapt. Do you even watch Neckbeardia (now Thread Thrasher)?
Also, different personality types exist. Most people break off contact but others are the coming-back sort.

Anonymous
kNvK+
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No.119064
119066 119068
>>119063
I mean, I guess she would just walk off like a stranger, maybe complain to Silver later, and in any event act colder.

I’m just frustrated when character interactions and relationships are ruined by a small shit and a lack of communication. I’m getting blue balled too.

I’m just bitching, but yes, she would return to being a combat focused NPC
Silver "The Floof" Sword
Kcz+d
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No.119065
>>119062
>I want ponies fucking.
I'll drink to that.
Spirit of a Sardonic Economist
63htl
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No.119066
119067 119068
>>119064
Possible solution: force them unwillingly into a quest together than have an event where they're separated from the rest of the party, possibly trapped.
You're basically God in this game. You can create any situation you want for the heroes and NPCs. I can understand your frustration of course, but if it's on Iron then he has to learn from it.

Anonymous
kNvK+
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No.119067
119068
>>119066
He never learns, damn it! He just thinks that if he offends another person, it must be because he is right and superior, and the offended person is bad and inferior

We can proceed like normal. It’s just a shame, that’s all
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119068
119069
>>119064
>>119066
>>119067
I have to admit retreat is not exactly a good option if what you want is a climax and Iron to learn.
Nothing will be gained or lost, after all, and no one learns from it.
Although it is pretty realistic, I won't lie.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
Kcz+d
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No.119069
119070
>>119068
I'm not sure I'd call what transpired as "realistic". It was just...bad. Poor Sands...
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119070
119071
>>119069
Miscommunication killing off relationships? It happens all the time.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
Kcz+d
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No.119071
119072
>>119070
Again, I'm not sure I'd call what happened miscommunication. Maybe it was on your end, but to everyone else it came off as overly harsh and callous, especially after his pretty terrible responses to Sands' previous questions.
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119072
119073 119074
>>119071
Harsh? He asked something very simple which needed no further explanation. A relationship is based on trust, after all.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
Kcz+d
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No.119073
119075
>>119072
It's the way it was worded. "Don't betray mine" sounds far more adversarial than, say "I'll put my trust in you".
Spirit of a Sardonic Economist
63htl
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No.119074
119075
>>119072
This is why it's better to solve it IC because it's clear that there are differences in interpretation OOC and this will cause drama. I never thought that Argentinians in particular were so direct maybe you're of German culture, but when you're with a lady you have to constantly keep up her trust or she'll lose it. Also, any sort of heart-to-heart talking requires a lot of tact; you need to request things in a positive tone. Treat her like a bird in your hands.
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119075
119076
>>119073
Sure, but it's not worth breaking up over.
>>119074
I can't really do much if she goes away, but you're right. He'll have to let it simmer.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
Kcz+d
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No.119076
119077
>>119075
I mean, Iron could stop her and apologize for the way he's acted and spoken to/towards her...
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119077
119078
>>119076
Thing is he doesn't know what he did wrong.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
Kcz+d
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No.119078
119079
>>119077
He does know she's upset over something, however, and that the something is related to Iron or what Iron likely said. Even IC, that is obvious.
Besides, it's not like it's stopped us before. Now, make up with your cute bug waifu.
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119079
119080
>>119078
Iron was following Sands, but the GM didn't factor it in his responses, likely because he feels frustrated over this.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
Kcz+d
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No.119080
119081
>>119079
Then have him directly try to interact with Sands and apologize. Take the initiative.
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119081
119082
>>119080
Is he here tho? I can't say for sure.
Well, I guess I better do this again.
>>119049
Seeing Sands getting upset again, he puts a hoof on her flank again with a curious, worried gaze.
"Are you upset about something in particular?"
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119082
119083
>>119081
>>119081
I wrote a huge thing. Then you made this post

She flinches, and turns her head back. Then she pulls her forelegs back. She speaks, loudly, suddenly, and with hurt in her voice.
“Why do you think I will betray you? Do you not trust me?”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119083
119084
>>119082
Iron's eyes widen in surprise followed by fervent nodding.
"I do trust you, Sands, but there is something that has been bugging me after you went for a private talk with Silver."
He looks at her, ears drooped and a doubtful expression.
"There is a big secret you are not telling me."

Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119084
119085
>>119083
“.... What? Why would you think that? Silver.... Is that the unicorn? Silver pulled me aside to talk about your Zebra”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119085
119086
>>119084
"But why did he? Why did he not stop you?"
He pauses for a bit.
"And why do you need immunity against law enforcement? You were a slave worker here, right?"
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119086
119087
>>119085
“He wanted to tell me about your Zebra mare”

Then she looks down
“Well.... sort of...”


Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119087
119088
>>119086
Iron cocks his head at her uncertainly, ears still drooped.
"What do you mean?"
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119088
119089
>>119087
“I was captured by these criminals... before that, well...”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119089
119090
>>119088
Iron awaits patiently her story.
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119090
119091
>>119089
“So maybe I didn’t work in elderly care... I was just telling that to the kid because he thought he recognized me... working as a waiter for snooty ponies doesn’t pay big, and certainly not enough to pay rent”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119091
119092 119094
>>119090
Iron is still not satisfied with the response given, but gives her a small grin at her since she is telling the truth.
"So what did you do before then?"
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119092
119093 119094
>>119091
“So maybe I worked with a local organized gang. Perhaps swindling a few stallions, or distracting customs agents as cargos are offloaded. Maybe I did some illegal things. And maybe I was captured as a part of a turf war...”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119093
119094
>>119092
Iron cocks his head, confused by her actions.
"Why did you call for immunity if they had nothing on you?"
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119094
119095
>>119091
>>119092
*pouty unicorn sounds*
She hangs her head low, and her eyes half closed

>>119093
“You never know what they know, or what they’ll find”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119095
119096 119097
>>119094
Iron looks a bit iffy, still bothered by something.
"Why did you not mention it when I offered you to do illegal activities, then?"
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119096
>>119095
Iffy as in head cocked, ears drooped and eyebrow cocked.
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119097
119098
>>119095
“I was asking you about.... Well, dating. I was surprised and disappointed to hear a business proposal instead”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119098
119099
>>119097
Iron hums a bit before pulling her chin up gently with a hoof, ears drooped and brow lowered and staring at her gently.
"Is that everything? I dislike having secrets with the ones I love."
He blinks once.
"It is what breaks my trust the most."
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119099
119100
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>>119098
She sits down, and places her forehooves together
“I may have collaborated with the gangsters here just a tiny little bit...”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119100
119101
>>119099
Iron's eyes widen and his ears perk up.
(How many secrets are in there?)
"What kind of collaboration?" he asks
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119101
119102
>>119100
She looks into his eyes
“Let’s not dwell on things”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119102
119103
>>119101
Iron can't help but feel even more worried, ears drooping back again.
"It is important to share these kinds of things, Sands. We cannot cover things up between eachother."
Anonymous
JyFnM
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No.119103
119104
>>119102
“Okay okay okay okay... fine. They would have us locked together. Sometimes in a workshop, sometimes... down there. They would give food, or more favorable treatment to prisoners who would tell when others were not working hard, or were planning escape or what have you, as well as who knew the patterns of Customs, which I did”
Anonymous
Q4fjN
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No.119104
119105
>>119103
Ah, the equivalent of a concentration camp prisoner guard.
Iron cocks his head.
"Is... that it?"