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>>126217"Why are you so afraid to so afraid to wear it?" she asks
"You'll be kind sometimes to the poor souls those cultists were going to do horrible things to - even kind when you don't have to be - and even to me. But you are afraid to show it, it seems. Kind in private, harsh in public"
>>126219"Perhaps i am. who knows?"
He Smiles
>>126218"I can't speak for all griffins, but we did it like this"
She prances onto her left foreclaw, placing much of her weight on it, shifts to the right, then moves to her hind legs, then forward, then back, with considerable body movement, not really in pace with the slower love song played on the jukebox
>>126220She smiles back
"I will admit, you are the first Blackhooves deputy I have ever spoken with. You're a bit... different, than what I expected. And a bit exactly like I expected"
>>126221"oh what did you expect?"
>>126222“Not liking griffins or zebras. And not so much kindness”
>>126221Silver looks at her dance, and smiles at her.
"I can see what kind of songs that would go to. One of dances I learned is like this."
Silver puts his right hooves, both front and back, behind his left hooves, then takes a step to the left, then a slow twirl, a step back, a step forward, then he puts his left hooves behind his right, and takes a step right. It's slow and subtle, more in line with the tempo of the song if not perfectly fitting it in mood.
>>126224"Woah. You're pretty good at that."
>>126223He smiles
"glad i could make a good impression."
he holds out his hoof
>>126226She is silent for a moment, then extends a claw, and shakes. She is surprisingly firm, and looks him in the eyes with her own, soft purple eyes
>>126229Silver faces Jubilosa, and leads her in the dance.
>>126230She places her other claw on his shoulders - even in the circumstances, griffin claws don't feel the best - and follows, trying to keep pace with him. She seems to have some degree of talent in dancing, and so makes fewer mistakes in following him than could be expected. She stairs straight into his blue eyes with her own green
>>126231She nods to him. Dark Star goes over to Meadows, who is still at the bar, and still not drinking. She is nibbling on peanuts, seeming to chew the shells as well
>>126232Silver looks to be enjoying dancing with Jubilosa. Since they can keep up with each other, they can focus on having fun.
"You have very beautiful eyes, you know."
>>126233"Heh, you too. I must admit, this is not a bad style of dance. Not one I would have done back in my hometown, but still. It is nice"
>>126234"I am glad you like it! Perhaps if there is faster song next, we will try your style."
>>126235"Certainly. But it's fine with you leading"
>>126236Silver continues to lead the dance for the song, and enjoy having fun with Jubilosa.
>>126238After chewing for a moment, she swallows, definitely eating the peanut shell and all
"Is that so? She seems a little... off, but I suppose their could be a nice creature under there, once you let your guard down"
>>126237They shift back and forth on the floor. The song concludes, and after a second or two of silence. A new song begins. It's a very different song from the one before, and while the music seems to have no origin in Griffin culture - belonging to that genre known as "jazz" - the look in Jubilosa's eyes tell Silver that it is time to try
her way of doing it. She moves her claws, so that she is in the lead
>>126239"She is a little odd,but then again so am i."
he laughs
>>126239Silver gladly lets her take the lead, and show him how people dance where she comes from.
>>126241Swift movement of steps, shifting body weight, right, and left and twist. She tries to pull Silver around, but he can feel her move much as he saw her leap back in Hoebuck
>>126240"heh, I suppose sp. I don't know many horses who would want to look like a zebra"
>>126242"Exactly. thats what made it so brilliant,if i do say so myself."
>>126242Silver just lets his body move to the music, his hooves mostly finding the right steps on their own. He lets out a joyous laugh.
>>126243This provokes more laughter than Dark Star may have expected, with a light whinnying, and her head moving down, then back up again as she laughs
"Hahhaha! Hahaha"
It doesn't take her long to recover, and she smiles at him.
With a Silver glow of her horn, two peanuts are lifted, then suddenly split in half. the nuts come out in her aura, and go into her open mouth, as she chews. Then the empty shells are also sent into her mouth, and she places them on the outer edge of her mouth as she chews
>>126244She seems to be taking it rather seriously, watching her claw steps, looking to where Silver's hooves land, and trying to modify her movement to the very different pace of the music
>>126245For his part, Silver is really getting into the groove of things.
>>126246Jubilosa laughs finally easing the tension when Silver shows that he can match her movements. Still, she takes the dancing very seriously
>>126245"The Griffons never saw it coming."
he laughs too
>>126247Silver smiles at Jubilosa as they continue their fast-paced dance.
>>126248"heheh"
She gives a lighter laugh, though at the end her smile stops. She chews a little more, swallows, and places a hoof in the bowl of unshelled peanuts, and places a whole hoof-full in her mouth
>>126249As she dances and prances, Silver can see the agility of a skilled flier, and the stamina as well
But the song does not last forver, and a softer song comes on again
>>126250Silver is left to catch his breath a little, but he smiles at Jubilosa.
"Wow...that was
*pant* fun!"
>>126251"Heh"
She is not panting
"It was... It's been a while since I've danced"
She smiles back with half lidded eyes
>>126250"did we find anyone else down there?"
>>126252He lids his own eyes, enjoying the sight of the gorgeous griffon before him.
"I am glad to have been your first in while. You are quite skilled dancer."
>>126253"Well... yes. There was that pony colt that Silver took home. There is that" mild disgust "gnoll, over there, you already met Undertoe, the griffin Silver Sword is wancing with, and the... I think they are called 'Kirin'? Her name is Khoi, I think, and she is with the griffins. There is also the Unicorn... Or were there two of them? I couldn't tell"
>>126254"You... wanna get a drink?" She asks "To drink to being the first in a while"
>>126256"I could not have suggested better idea, myself."
>>126257"Light red mane, white fur, kind of scrawny"
>>126260Silver trots with her.
"Any preference for drink?"
>>126259"Light red......Oh Her. right i almost forgot."
>>126262"Yes... She behaves a little differently though"
>>126261"I like a red, but other than that I am not picky"
>>126263"Yes,She may be the most Odd one out of the bunch."
>>126263Silver looks over to the bartender.
"If you have any, Glass, we will take it."
>>126264"Heheh. Perhaps she is."
>>126265"Red.... Wine? That we don't have"
>>126266Silver nods.
"Darn. I suppose we will have whiskey then, if that sounds good with Jubilosa."
He looks to the griffon for confirmation.
>>126266"What do you find odd about her?"
>>126268"At first she's in the back, then she's having on that big grey stallion.... then later she's in a back room talking to the colt, looking rather different. It's hard to say, exactly"
>>126267"I... don't think I've ever had whiskey. Sure"
>>126269Silver nods to Glass to get some, then.
"It is smooth drink, and is known for satisfying but not overwhelming burn."
>>126269"Interesting,what do you mean different?"
>>126271"I mean, more tired, down to the ground, less well brushed, possibly wet. No pack"
>>126270She looks to Silver
"I can drink it"
Glistening Glass pours a glass,
"One glass of apple whiskey, coming up"
She takes the glass in her claw, and sips it in her mouth. She stops, her eyes move in weird ways as she coughs
"Wow, that's strong"
She looks at Silver, closing her beak firm for the moment
"But I can, I can drink it. It's - it's good"
>>126272He gives her an apologetic look, and orders one for himself.
>>126274She moves back a little, turning her head slightly away while still looking at him
"Like... like I did, kind of of, when I was pulled out. Maybe not so wet, but I mean like a goo. And she wasn't wearing anything, but I saw her with a blanket earlier"
>>126273He pours another one, while Jubilosa takes another drink, closing her eyes while doing so
>>126275"What do you think it was?"
>>126275Silver takes a drink from his glass with practiced ease. He gives her another apologetic look.
"It...takes little bit getting used to."
>>126276"I don't.... Know. That's the thing. I do have to wonder if... if it's the Rashaka, alive and free. But I do not know. I was not around for everything."
>>126277"Heh. I suppose if I am here much longer I will get used to it"
>>126279Now Silver geniunely smiles at her.
"If I see bottle of red wine for sale somewhere, I will get it for you."
>>126280"D'aww. That sweet of you"
She smiles as she pulls up the glass, and swallows some, before her smile going away as she is reminded of the taste and power of the whiskey
>>126281Silver giggles slightly.
"I can always get you something not as strong. I want you to be able to enjoy your drink."
>>126282"No no. It is not too strong"
She then places the glass up, and swallows a large portion of the contents of the glass in a manner like a shot
>>126283Silver's eyes widen slight as he sees how well she ends up handling that drink.
>>126284And with another gulp, she swallows it all. She places the glass down, exhales, and coughs
>>126285Silver pats the griffon's back, impressed.
>>126287He hugs his griffon.
"You did not have to prove that to me."
>>126288"Woop"
She was not expecting the hug of the strong stallion. It's almost like a lankier pegasus, with her fur and feathers
"Prove? Heh. Just... drinking"
>>126289He smiles at her.
"You really are something great."
>>126290Her wings pull out, and a little up, as if to cover her self, as she pulls her body just a little down and twisted clockwise
"You... you really think so?"
>>126291Silver nods wholeheartedly.
>>126292The griffin comes in, and hugs him back, bare forelegs, feathery chest and short furred barrel
"Thank you.... You're such a nice pony"
>>126293He nuzzles slightly into the soft feathers on her chest, content in his current position.
"And you are such nice and kind griffon."
>>126294"Heh"
She sits there, being nuzzled
"This night took a decent turn after all. Not really a good night. But better. Much better."
>>126295"I agree."
He's silent for a couple second before he speaks again to her, in a low voice so only she can hear.
"Well...perhaps we can make it just that much better, if you wanted?" >>126296Without bothering to whisper back, she asks
"What did you... have in mind?"
>>126297He smiles to himself despite a bit of embarrassment, wondering if it's a lck of discretion, or if she just doesn't know.
"Well...it would be nice to get to know each other bit more...'intimately'." >>126299He looks his griffon friend right in her green eyes.
"We do not have to if you do not want to. It is entirely up to you." >>126300She looks back at Silver, and blinks. She says aloud
"Silver, would you mind showing me to my room?"
>>126301A bit surprised, but taking it as an answer, he nods.
"Of course. Follow me."
He gets up, and leads his griffon friend to his room at the Tavern.
>>126302She follows behind him, some steps behind him. Through the door, into the other section, up the stairs, and into the room
"So this is it"
She seems a little disappointed in the size and austerity
>>126303He nods to her.
"I did not come to this city with much. It was what I could afford. I got deed to house on waterfront from Maakie's safe if you would rather have something better..."
>>126304"Huh"
She turns around, and sits on the bed
"That might be worth looking into tomorrow. This will do tonight. It's much better than what I was expecting"
>>126305"Okay, now I am curious what it was you were expecting."
Silver sits down next to her on the bed.
>>126306She blinks, and looks up to him with an awkward expression
"longer term... housing?
>>126307He stares for a few seconds, before breaking the awkward tension by cracking up and starting to laugh.
>>126308"Heheheh"
She starts to laugh with him, and lies on her side on the bed
>>126309"Ah ha...hahahehehee...yeah, I suppose I would prefer something more permanent, too."
He looks back at the creature laying on the bed, admiring her form.
"If I may be honest...I have never done anything like this with griffon, before."
>>126310This. >>126311She really does look like a big cat, with a slender waste receding from her chest, tan fur, and medium brown feathers
"You've never done... What, exactly?"
She smiles awkwardly
"I'm... pretty sure... I've never done it with a pony, either"
>>126312He smiles back, and lays down on his side on the bed, facing Jubilosa.
"Only pretty sure?"
>>126313"Depends on what you meant."
She smiles at him, laying down next to him. Then she extends her left wing, over top of Silver
>>126314He closes his eyes, and scoots closer to her, until their bodies meet.
"You are very warm, Jubilosa."
>>126315"And you are... fluffy"
She places a foreleg over him
>>126316He giggles softly, and looks in her eyes. He moves his head closer to hers to go for a kiss.
>>126317She moves her beak forward, to try to kiss back
It's a weird experience. Her tongue is small, she has no lips at all, and her mouth is, of course, a solid beak