Up in the North, the ponies have successfully found who, or rather, what was damaging the mine. But their quest is not over, as they go to look for the source of the trouble. In Baltimare, Iron, Silver, and Dark Star enjoy the fruits of defeating the cultists, while Midnight herds the remaining rescues.
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>>127567Silver smiles.
"Well then, if you want, we can look around for place for you."
>>127568"I do need somewhere to stay...." She says
>>127569Silver looks to Loputu.
"Know of places open for rent?"
>>127570"Sure. There are many along all three streets. If you're just looking for a studio apartment, there are several. And there are families to stay with as well"
>>127571"It is up for Keskoo to decide."
Silver looks at the mare in question for an answer.
>>127572"I can take an apartment" She says
"If I can pay"
>>127573"Apartment it is. Know which street you want to live on?"
>>127575Silver nods to her, and turns to head back to the main street.
"Let us look for apartments for rent, then."
>>127576"Let us go!" Loputu says with a smile
Loputu makes a suggestion, but after hearing that it is partly rundown, Keskoo decides to push her luck for something newer
They go into a an apartment set along "Wintry Street" (The main street), and after talking to the landlord, go up to see a room on the second floor. The stallion running the block, a brown pony who looks most like a severyanan, explains that this particular set of apartments was renovated after being seriously damaged by artillery fire in the war, and thus looks new.
Openning the door, inside is a central area with a tiny kitchen off to the side, a bathroom, and a small closet
Loputu:
"And a view to a garden"
>>127577Silver trots around to look at the apartment. He might not be living there, but he wants to make sure Keskoo will be getting her money's worth.
"I think it looks nice, but...what does Keskoo think?"
>>127578"It is... not as good as the beach house earlier... but it is nicer than what I had in Everfrost. I mean, it's a little smaller, but I am not sharing it, and it is newer"
>>127579"You could still choose to stay in beach house, but it would be distant from Little Skynavia."
>>127580She sighs, and looks down
“There is no furniture here” she says
>>127581"I will buy you furniture, it is no issue."
>>127582She nods
"I am not sure of much, though I suppose I should live here"
>>127583"Alright, if you are sure."
He turns to the landlord.
"Can we have paperwork for this apartment?"
>>127584"Of course, let me get you an application"
Going down to an office, he comes back with a set of papers
>>127585"Great! Do you mind if I read through these real quick, make sure everything is there?"
>>127587Silver does so, making sure there aren't any surprises in the paperwork.
>>127588There is a fairly high deposit, a restriction of only two adults living in the apartment, separate fees for water and trash, restrictions on letting zebras stay for extended periods on the premises, restrictions against meetings of certain natures, a required one month notice period for leaving, and a month by month roll over period for rent that theoretically allows for changes in the rent between months
>>127589Silver goes over the terms with Keskoo to make sure she's okay with them.
>>127590She seems ever so slightly confused and nervous
"I suppose... if the rent does not go up each month..."
>>127591Or, just repeat what I've seen in apartment rental contracts, and let the player sort it out themselves >>127592"It looks as if there is
potential for it, but it is uncertain as to if it will be increased."
>>127594"Well, all that remains is for it to be signed, if you want it. As I said, I will pay rent for you."
>>127595She looks up to him with big eyes
"Really? For how long?"
>>127596"As long as it takes for you to be able to support yourself."
>>127597She looks to Loputu
"Are there other apartments worthwhile?"
"There are more. They can be bigger or cheaper. These ones have the advantage of being small, but more recently renovated. Most apartments in Redheart are old, but this is one of very few to be rebuilt after the shelling."
>>127597>>127598Loputu volunteers
"There are some apartments over shops, if you want to be next to your shop, if you get one. They tend to be bigger"
Keskoo:
"I suppose I do not want to be a burden. I will take this one"
>>127598>>127599"It is your choice, Keskoo. As long as it is not truly exorbantly expensive, if you want it, I will help you get it."
>>127600"Well, it would be nice to have a shop and an apartment over that... but I don't know if I can sustain that expense. I am after all, not set up
>>127601"Hmm...perhaps start with this, and later, if you decide you are ready to move, you can."
>>127602She looks up to him with big eyes
"Then I will take this one"
>>127603"Alright. Go ahead and sign, and I will deal with payment."
>>127604She looks up to him, then looks down, then back to him, and then with a glow of dark green light, she takes the pen, and signs the contract. Her face gives the impression she is not entirely convinced she hasn't signed away her soul and first born
>>127605He tries to give her a smile to disarm that feeling, and that he's not trying to exploit her or anything. He takes the paperwork to the landlord.
"Alright, how much to cover this?"
>>127606"It's 300 for a month, and 150 for a deposit"
>>127607Silver quickly produces 450 Bits for the landlord, and gives it to him.
"This covers first month's rent and deposit."
>>127608"Thank you, good sir"
He shakes Silver's hoof
Keskoo flat lips turn to a smile
"Thank you for doing this for me"
>>127609He gives the landlord a firm, friendly hoofshake before turning to Keskoo.
"Do not thank me
just yet. We still have to get furniture for you. Want to go furniture shopping?"
>>127610The Landlord nods, as he continues his smile, while Keskoo pulls her lips back a bit
Keskoo: "I suppose I do need furniture, yes. Though forgive me..." She looks away. "I am... I am skeptical of what is free. Or even what is cheap. Even those who believe they give out of the goodness of their hearts, give out of
their idea of good. A good they want to impose."
>>127617Silver smiles, though sadly, and nods to her.
"You are forgiven. I understand your skepticism. I am old pony, Keskoo. I have lived for many years, and I am ashamed to say that not every action in that time has been good, or moral. I want to do what is right, for what comparitively little time I have left."
>>127618Her lips are still down, and she still looks sad
"I know... It is just this is a big moment for me. Where I live will affect who I interact with, perhaps who I marry, if I am a victim of crime again... I cannot see my family here. Loputu I suppose is the only pony I know. It is big decision, while I know so little."
>>127619"And you will learn, Keskoo. And I assure you, if you ever need my help again, I will always be there."
>>127620She tries to smile again
"Again, thank you"
She stands up taller, and turns to her side
"At least it's only a month of two. So, what is this about furniture?"
>>127621He smiles at her.
"We should go get furniture for apartment. At least bed, if nothing else."
>>127622"Yes, I suppose we should. I would rather not sleep on the floor again"