It looks like thinks are concluding in both the North, and in Baltimare
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>>126675Alright, well Spark can play on.
It is indeed a chaotic scene, with Changelings running about, and ponies, previously sheltered away, being hurried and told to get back to work
>>126676She continues her warm smile, and looks to him with steel eyes that almost glisten in the light under the bar
"Thank you, once again"
>>126677Spark searches for the prisoner pony.
>>126677"Would you tell me a little more about your homeland?"
>>126675Technically speaking, Brie demanded the immediate and unequivocal release of the prisoner
>>126678The prisoner was previously taken by Drei and his guard, before Drie turned.
He isn't immediately visible - but he was there
>>126679"What do you want to know?"
She asks
"I come from Karkaddanistan, the land of the Karkadanns. We are large, horned equines, larger than you ponies, not striped, like the zebras, but more magical than zebras yet less so than ponies. Our land is a very old culture, and we have long worshiped the Wise Lord. Long ago our empire ruled much of Zebrica, before being conquered by Saddle Arabia, and ruled as part of the Caliphatefor hundreds of years. First, as a province, then as a vassal as the Caliphate declined. We held our culture, our language, and our worship. Shah Nazier Quirtar broke his vassalage with the declining Caliphate a hundred and 50 years ago, thus creating an independent Shahdom of Karkadannistan. We were close to the Storm King's realms, and were one of the first he conquered, as well as supplying much for his armies afterwards. It didn't go very well... But... what else? Our country is fairly hilly, with wide plateaus, more mountains in the north, but the great Arabian sea to the north, and the Southern sea to the south..."
[Read more] >>126680>>126682Well, that will make things easier when he is located
>>126681"Ah Interesting. Im Not sure what a caliphate is though."
>>126684She bows her head in a single nod
"It was the Saddle Arabian Empire, at the time"
>>126685"Ah ok i see now.are Karkadanns as Friendly as ponies?"
>>126686"When well bred and raised, they can be. But not quite as much to strangers. They are more reserved, more proper. And of course they are great as friends and family. But there is something special to ponies... So I've been told, anyways. I haven't met very many at all, besides you three."
>>126687"And What Do you think so far?"
>>126688She places her hoof on the cannon of his right foreleg
"You have all been marvelous so far. Courageous and kind. Very generous. The Elements live on in ponykind, it seems"
>>126689"Thats Kind of you to say. I Hope you are right. I Tend to see the best in my ponies. i hope they will join me in breaking the socialist hold on Baltimare."
>>126690Her face returns to worry, as she pulls her hoof back
"I had thought the... 'Reactionaries' winning the civil war would drive them out. They are still strong here?"
>>126691"The are still in control of the government yes."
He frowns
>>126692"... How? How far does their reign go?"
>>126693"The Mayor is currently a socialist. as well as most other officials. and there are some in a couple nearby communities."
>>126694"So... are things different further out in the countryside?"
She turns her head
>>126695"It Is. Its Better Out there. Not Like in the city,Its more orderly."
He seems melancholic
"I Almost wish i could leave, but who would stop the commies,you know.?"
>>126696Concerned,
"I would assume the Reactionaries"
>>126698She smiles back
"And you have been a wonderful example so far. To think, I feared they may be brutish"
>>126700"Heheh" She giggles, and again places her hoof on his cannon (lower foreleg)
"And that is why I think you can prevail where others fail"
>>126701He smiles more
"Thats very nice of you to say."
>>126702"It was nice of you four to pull me out of that cocoon. Save me from being cut open... It was like being a spider's prey... but you saved me. You are strong and kind, like my husband was, and like I hope my son will become"
>>126703"That was the right thing to do,meadows."
>>126704"Indeed it was... And it was you four who did it. Thank you. I do not know how to repay you but... You have my gratitude"
She again places her hoof on his cannon, a little lower
>>126705He Looks a little nervous
"Its fine. I Have no need of payment, helping a fellow horse was reward enough."
He smiles at her.
>>126706She smiles back, in a new smile that shows more of her teeth. Music is playing, a slow song Dark Star has heard on the radio before. Silver long ago went dancing with Jubilosa, had a drink with her, then went upstairs after her. He has not come back.
She does not say anything o him, at least immediately
>>126707Dark Star Clears his throat
"I-I uh, Do you want another drink?"
>>126708“I” she smiles awkwardly “I don’t drink alcohol. Water would be welcome, though”
>>126709"Mr.Glass 2 Waters Please."
>>126710I prefer to think of it as Dodecohendron in waiting>>126711He pours the water, and Meadows immediately pushes it towards herself, bending down to drink, and tilting it with her head. She manages to drink nearly half immediately, before Glass pours more in, and then adds a straw
"It's rather... cold"
>>126712"Cold? Yea,is the water not cold in Karkaddanistan?"
>>126713"If there was an icebox, yes. My husband would have ice brought in from the mountains, and kept in an icebox. Some shops would do this as well. But it wasn't common for water at the restaurants for commoners. And I certainly didn't have it at that place I was kept prisoner. I just didn't expect it to feel
this cold"
>>126714"Yeah the Uni's invented Refrigerators. it is very interesting. it can keep things cold for months."
>>126715"Huh. Equestria really is a magical place"
She takes another drink from the straw
>>126716Dark Star sips on his water
>>126718Kek
"How did you like Iron and Silver?"
>>126719"Iron... That's the big, grey hornless one right? He was kind of stand-offish. I didn't talk to him. He was always with that little white mare, or maybe with that Kirin. At least I think that's what that scaly creature was... Is. Silver? He's very kind, and generous. Maybe even more than you. Kind of touchy. They are both great fighters, from what I could see."
>>126721Kek>>126720He Laughs
"Yea that describes them both very well."
>>126721Kek. Also true>>126722"Haha"
She laughs with him
"Where did all of you meet? she asks
>>126723"We All met at this bar when i was assigned a Job. we all work well as a team."
>>126724"What exactly is this team?"
She asks
She takes another peanut in silver magic, and puts it in her mouth, chewing it hull and all
>>126725"Well, im officially a Deputy of the Black Hooves. I put together a team to. *He leans into her ear* A Strike on Communists at the docks. they were stockpiling weapons,getting ready for an assault. we crushed them."