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Occupied Equestria - Between Storms
Anonymous
3f5f16c
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No.129000
In the North, Spark has encountered a new tribe of creatures, who are eager to take him as an emissary between cultures. In the south, Iron sleeps off his wounds, with dreams of a new life for himself and a certain zebra. Silver tries to settle in those he saved from the cultists into their own lives. Fantasy play establishes herself in Baltimare, and she too, has encountered cultures unknown to her before. As they all search for normalcy, it remains to be seen just what dangers await beyond the horizon
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Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129528
129530
>>129527
"Have you seen many signs around before?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129529
129530
>>129523
"Good armor is must when adventuring."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129530
129531 129532
>>129529
He wags his tail
"Where are we going to go to?"

The bed states to take shape, with foundations, then a mattress and then finally the sheets ontop. Well, not finally, as Mala places an old blanket ontop of the bed

>>129528
"Yes, I have seen signs. Many signs. Just last spring I saw the sign of the Thunderbird. The Animiki. The Thunderbird belongs to the Upperworld. Every spring, it migrates, like most birds. It comes to fight the spirits of the Underworld, and of the Great Horned Serpent."
He wheezes rather deeply
"Makade said it was no Thunderbird nor sign of it. He said it was a plane of war, for the Equestrians. You will have to forgive Makade. Be patient with him. He was raised in a pony school further south. He knows many things. But he is ignorant about the spiritual world"
He pauses and blinks
"I did not see the sign of the Thunderbird migrating back in the Fall..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129531
129533
>>129530
"I am afraid I do not have much lined up at this moment, bht I will let you know when I do."
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129532
129533
>>129530
"Oh. Perhaps it is locked in combat with many dark forces."
Spark realizes what this probably meant, but comforts the priest pupper.
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129533
129534 129537
>>129531
Mala looks at Silver, with his black muzzle and big, diamond ears
"Okay..."
He sets the chest in place, opens it, and tries to place his sheathed, curved sword into the chest. He finds that it doesn't quite fit, and instead places the sword next to the chest against the wall

>>129532
The priest still lays on his belly, seeming to swell in places. He looks about comparable in age to the Cheiftan, probably past middle age, but still not to old age.

"They are supposed to migrate back in the Fall. After the most dangerous of the underworld spirits have been quelled"
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129534
129535
>>129533
"It may be that there are a lot more to deal with in these hard times."
Spark has the urge to pet, but it might not be seen as welcome in this culture.
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129535
129536
>>129534
He does right himself, however
"Or perhaps I did not see the migration. I am not as able as I once was. What was this sign, you speak of?"
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129536
129538
>>129535
"It looked like a clearing in the forest, kind of like a bed."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129537
129538
>>129533
"All I have is that I was going to help with corpse recovery for previous mission I had."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129538
129539 129540
>>129536
"Who spotted it, and what did they say?" He asks

>>129537
"Corpse recovery?" He tilts his head, and his ears twitch
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129539
129541 129562
>>129538
Silver nods.

"My last mission before yesterday was to clear quarry that had connected to old catacombs of undead. There were plenty of remains of damned ponies and zebras that need to be given proper burials afterwards."
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129540
129541
>>129538
Spark waves over his new friends.
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129541
129542 129543
>>129540
Spark looks over to see that Makade is saring at him, and Waabishki is laying down, liking her leg after the leather strap has been removed. She looks up at him.

>>129539
Mala's big, black eyes are wide at Silver, and his mouth hangs partly open
"Wow..."
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129542
129544
>>129541
"The priest would like to hear about what you found in the forest."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129543
129544
>>129541
Silver looks up at his gnoll companion, confused.

"Eh? What about it?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129544
129545 129549
>>129542
Her ears stand up, twitch, and then she quickly stands up and runs over towards Miskobag, the priest.

Makade, already standing, walks more slowly over towards him, standing behind her

Waabishki, the white wolf, sarts talking to him
"We found a nest. Needles spread on the ground in a depression, with long, big tracks leading up to it. Just two strides away from where this pony was standing. I think it was a Sa'be"

>>129543
"I have never seen zombies before. I had heard about them... I did not think they were real... That is creepy"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129545
129546
>>129544
"Indeed they are, on both accounts. They are result of dark magic cast by necromancers."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129546
129547
>>129545
He looks up at Silver - his head is lower than his shoulders, though he is almost as tall as Silver - and his mouth goes lower as he stares up in silence for a moment. Then,
"Wow! That's incredible! You do this as a job?!?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129547
129548
>>129546
"Occasionally. Necromancers and undead are not all too common in Equestria."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129548
129550
>>129547
"Still... that is like living a film. Can I join in this?"
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129549
129551
>>129544
"What do you think Miskobag?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129550
129551
>>129548
Silver smiles at him.
"Of course. I did ask you to be my partner, after all."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129551
129552 129553
>>129549
He looks over to Spark, slowly
"I will let her explain it"

She takes a step forward
"You were near a Sa'be nest. In the Seven Teachings, the Sa'be teaches us Honesty. I though maybe it was a sign to show that you are honest."

>>129550
He wags his tail again

"It'll be great! I know it will"
He looks around
"Well, the room looks about set up"
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129552
129554
>>129551
"What all are the Seven Teachings?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129553
129555
>>129551
Silver looks around in Mala's room.

"Considering it was just bed and chest, that was very easy."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129554
129556
>>129552
He closes his eyes and nods slightly
"The Seven Teachings are virtues.
The Eagle teaches us love
The Buffalo teaches us respect
The Bear teaches us Courage
The Sa'be - the Giant - teaches us Honesty
We Ma'iingan must teach ourselves Humility
The Beaver teaches us Wisdom
And the Tortoise teaches us Truth"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129555
129558
>>129553
It's still mostly plain, with no big dresser, no posters, and no decorations, though there are windows

Mala jumps onto the bed, and lays on it looking at Silver

"It' a nice room. All to myself."

He smiles
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129556
129557
>>129554
"All of those except Sa'be are creatures you can see often. I'm just curious, but how did Sa'be get added to the list?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129557
129569
>>129556
"The Sa'be are one of the first created races, and dear to the spirit of creation. Because they are close to the spiritual, they are authentic. Honest to themselves. And they only show themselves to those who are honest. Many will lie and say them have seen them, only he who is honest tells the same in truth."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129558
129559
>>129555
"That it is, friend. If you ever feel like it needs spruced up, let me know."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129559
129560
>>129558
Mala looks up and around the room
"It looks good so far. I will earn things to add to it over time"
Mala leans his head down, and places his muzzle under the blanket
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129560
129561
>>129559
"Enjoy it, friend."

Silver pats the gnoll, then heads for Khoi and Jubilosa.
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129561
129608
>>129560
Khoi and Jubilosa are sitting on the couches down stairs. Jubilosa has a wine bottle near her. Khoi looks up to Silver
Spirit of a Sardonic Economist
c7c1156
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No.129562
129563
>>129539
The undertaker is one person who'll have a job no matter what
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129563
129564
>>129562
Kek
Also, Iron and Silver going to the next day soon. Very soon. Are you ready?
Spirit of a Sardonic Economist
c7c1156
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No.129564
129565
>>129563
I wish I could say yes, but some deadlines are coming up very soon. I suppose I can still participate to a lesser extent.
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129565
129566
>>129564
Just a few hours won't hurt maybe... Uh, when are you more fully available?
Spirit of a Sardonic Economist
c7c1156
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No.129566
129568
>>129565
After the 28th I have only projects to turn in. Don't worry, I'll still be playing
673a4c2
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No.129567
[1d10 = 2]
[1d10 = 6]
[1d10 = 8]
Eenie, Meanie, Minie, Moe, catch a tiger by its toe

1. Light House
2. Year of the cat
3. Flotsam
4. South Harbor
5. Monastery
6. The Monster's request
7. Reservoir
8. Hundred Year Flood Zone
9. Fort Prance
10. Sanitarium
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129568
>>129566
Ah, alright
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129569
129570
>>129557
"How do you learn from each of these when the Sa'be is so elusive? It is hard to study what is often unseen."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129570
129571
>>129569
He does another small nod, closing his eyes and reopening them when his head is level
“You do indeed think like a pony. You would get along well with Makade. Teaching is not some one way act, like a teacher before a set of students, silent and listening. It is two ways, teacher and student. The student is active, learning from the teacher. Observing and pursuing knowledge. When you take the pup along for the hunt, you show them how to track, but they must listen and learn themselves. So it is with the lessons the spirits and the animals have for the Ma’iignan, and what the Ma’iignan must teach ourselves.

Take for example the lesson the eagle teaches us. The eagle, when they court and bond, fly high into the sky, and hold each other by the claws. When they have flown so high they see the land under them as far as their sharp eyes will show them, they close their wings and dive to the ground. It is a splendid display as they spiral together, and only at the last moment do they break apart and soar upwards, before they are smashed against the ground. From this display, we Ma’iignan learn what it means to love - to tie yourself to another even in great danger or risk to self. That is how we learn. Through absorbing the wisdom nature provides.”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129571
129572
>>129570
"It will take me some time to understand, but I am willing to try."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129572
129573
>>129571
His eyes slowly turn over towards the white wolf, who is now standing beside and slightly in front of Spark. She listens intently, with her head lowered below her shoulder Makade is behind Spark a little further back, and is out of sight. Spark does not see his reaction.

“Learning does indeed take time... it can take a lifetime or more. Waabishki has been studying under me since she was a pup. She is a third degree Midew now. I think she will have to become the Midewinini soon”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129573
129574
>>129572
"What all does the Midewinini do?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129574
129575
>>129573
“We carry the spiritual knowledge of our people, teach it from one generation to the next, and are the spiritual leaders of the band.”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129575
129576
>>129574
"Any sort of ceremonies?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129576
129577
>>129575
He nods again that way
“There are indeed ceremonies. There are many ceremonies. Performed in the Midewigamig and outside of it. Ceremonies for the passage into each season, for birth, and for marriage and for death. Ceremonies for the naming of a puppy, for remembrance of the dead, and remembrance of war... and more.”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129577
129578
>>129576
"Are they for your own kind only, or might you invite me some time to one?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129578
129579
>>129577
He gives a weak smile
“It is not normally for outsiders. They do not usually care. We consider our traditions special. We shall see.”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129579
129580
>>129578
"I'm honored to be considered. Well, for now I need to finish my business in the forest, then I can begin work for Ziibe. I will certainly love to return to learn more from you if you will have me."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129580
129581
>>129579
He nods his head again. He does not close his big brown eyes, but keeps them on Spark.
“We shall see.”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129581
129582
>>129580
Spark nods in reply and turns to the two behind him.
"Are you going to stay here, or would you like to accompany me through the woods?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129582
129583
>>129581
Makade
“You think we will just let you go back?”

Waabishki
“Where are you going?”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129583
129584
>>129582
"I need to explore a little more to make sure this place is safe from changelings or other monsters as I promised I would do."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129584
129585
>>129583
Makade looks around, and his ears swivel every which way. Waabishki says “Monsters... okay”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129585
129586
>>129584
"I figured that you wouldn't want me going around on my own, since you still don't fully trust me. So you can guide me around different spots to check, or just keep an eye on me."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129586
129587
>>129585
Makade looks up to the sky, trying to see through the clearing of the canopy

Waabishki
“What are you looking for? There are many, many creatures the ponies call ‘monsters.’”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129587
129588
>>129586
"Well, it changes whatever it is, so we just have to find something that changes to attack us."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129588
129589
>>129587
“Are you talking about the doubles?” She asks

“Quiet. If there are planes, we must hear them” Makade continues his somewhat spooked stance
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129589
129590
>>129588
Spark takes a listen.
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129590
129591
>>129589
A bird chirps along its morning song. There is no droning of engines.
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129591
129592
>>129590
Spark remains quiet. Perhaps the wolves have vastly better hearing.
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129592
129593
>>129591
Waabishki: “Incredible. He doesn’t believe in the Sa’be when its own nest is right in front of him, but he sure does believe in planes.”

No immediate sound, though other sounds come from the village, like the pattering of paws.
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129593
129594
>>129592
"Is it coming this way, Makade?"
Spark ponders how little contact the wolves have had with ponies to not know of their industrial revolution and the events of the war.
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129594
129595
>>129593
He bares his teeth to Spark
“You tell me. Did you agree to shoot up a flare into the sky with your horn when you found our location?”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129595
129596
>>129594
"The only time I used my horn was back at the mine to repel the monsters I encountered. There would be no way to trace it here."
Anonymous
570c821
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No.129596
129597
>>129595
He closes his mouth, with a general look of displeasure. He looks around again, then lowers his tail and turns around, moving back a few paces. He tries to pick up the rifle he was carrying earlier.

Waabishki: “If you are looking for Changelings, why did you come up here?”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129597
129598
>>129596
"Because the main changeling force refuses to go into forests. Some say there is a monster there. And since we were attacked by such, I figure that we need to make sure no more are about to strike. If it is a rival changeling force, then to keep both of us safe, it is best to keep the problem from boiling over."
Spark tries to take a look for the plane.
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129598
129599
>>129597
The sky is almost perfectly clear. Makade looks at him.

Waabishki: “.... Are Changelings fighting Changelings?”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129599
129600
>>129598
"No idea. Whatever is causing the monster attacks needs to be stopped. Otherwise the changelings outside the forest might just change their minds about the forest and roll in with tanks."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129600
129601
>>129599
She twitches her ears in concern, as a smile disappears

Makade comes in
“You can tell them we have not been harboring any changing, rebel or otherwise. I have made sure of that.”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129601
129602
>>129600
"I don't think they will be so kind as to care if these attacks don't stop. That is why I have take up this request. Otherwise neither of use are going to have any relationship with the changelings beside combat. If you don't want to tag along, you don't have to. However, I am going to have to make sure there is no more threat in the forest in order to keep the peace."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129602
129603
>>129601
"And if we can help track down these rebel Changelings? What will they offer us?" He asks
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129603
129604
>>129602
"For starters they won't invade. Second, I'm sure that they will not mind trade in the future. Rushing relations with changelings on the warpath with the ponies eastward is not the wisest move."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129604
129605
>>129603
Makade comes closer
"Then perhaps they will appreciate this token"
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129605
129606
>>129604
Spark steps back.
"It is not wise to make brash decisions that will impact your whole tribe."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129606
129607
>>129605
"Fine then. Go, pony"
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129607
129609
>>129606
Spark nods and heads off into the woods.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129608
129609
>>129561
The unicorn waves at Khoi, and heads to the couch. He pulls the toothbrush he got for Khoi, and gives it to her.

"Here, I got toothbrush for you."

He also gives Jubilosa both sets of gloves.
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129609
129610 129612
>>129607
Makade stands straight, and watches Spark. Waabishki is confused, and walks over to Makade.
"What was he about?"
"I have no idea. But stand firm as you would against a bear. Ponies do not show you respect when you show force, but you will know their lack of respect without it. He tells us the doubles are spooked. Either he tells the truth or he is lying to us and they are scheming. Either way, we are in danger. Get your bow, and prepare."
Waabishki is not normally inclined to accept his interpretation of events. But having no more information than he, and knowing no better, she walks off back to the village, and gathers her bow

Spark has a better view of the forest now, with light breaking through areas of the canopy. There is a monotony the endless trees, expanding in every direction. It may be peaceful, or perhaps even terrifying, depending on your perspective.

>>129608
She looks at the toothbrush in almost confusion, but takes it with her own magenta aura

Jubilosa takes the gloves and looks down at them. She looks up and smiles mischievously at Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129610
129611
>>129609
Silver smiles mischieviously back at Jubilosa, then looks over to Khoi.

"What is it?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129611
129613 129679
>>129610
She looks at him and blinks
"You gave it to me"
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129612
>>129609
Spark is perhaps both, because he is alone in a forest. He continues his rather aimless search for the monster.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129613
129614
>>129611
"No no, I mean what is wrong?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129614
129615
>>129613
"... Nothing is wrong" She answers, confused
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129615
129616
>>129614
After a couple seconds, Silver shrugs and joins the two in lounging around.
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129616
129617
>>129615
Khoi places the toothbrush on the table, and sits down

Jubilosa picks up the bottle of wine
"Want some?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129617
129618
>>129616
Silver makes a small grimace, but he accepts, taking a small drink of the liquid and swallowing quickly.
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129618
129619
>>129617
A red wine, ever so slightly sweet

Jubilosa picks up the bottle to show the label to show to Silver
"A Sicameonese wine"
She grimaces
"I don't like to think how it got here... But I am glad to have it"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129619
129620
>>129618
"Yes...I am not biggest fan of wine, but I will admit that was not bad. It explains why you have had so many."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129620
129621
>>129619
"Oh I haven't even finished the bottle"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129621
129622
>>129620
"Huh. Nevermind then."

He shuffles about awkwardly after that reveal.

"So...I know he was from different part of Griffonia, but does this house at all remind you of home?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129622
129623
>>129621
"Oh this is like somegriff's house, just not mine. I lived in a small house on a hill in the town, and in a small apartment in the city."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129623
129624
>>129622
"Huh. And where did you live, Khoi?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129624
129625
>>129623
"In a farm outside a village"

Jubilosa
"We were both on farms, sorta"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129625
129626
>>129624
"I lived out in middle of farms, before I moved here."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129626
129627
>>129625
"Oh?" She moves a little closer to him
"Tell us more"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129627
129628
>>129626
"I lived up north outside of Manehattan before War. It was just simple log cabin I had lived in for many years, on hill near some local farms. I helped fix up farmers' tools for Bits after I had retired."