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Occupied Equestria - Between Storms
Anonymous
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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
1735 replies and 46 files omitted.
Shimmering Spark
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No.129428
129429
>>129427
So, there still might be a threat in the woods?
Anonymous
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No.129429
129430
>>129428
He’s saying he doesn’t know of Changelings in the woods based upon his best information.... but he’s also saying he’s afraid the Changelings could attack them again
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129430
129431
>>129429
Alright...
"I won't be long. A quick search is all I need."
Anonymous
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No.129431
129432
>>129430
“Very well. For now, you may venture through our territory”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129432
129433 129439
>>129431
"Thank you."
Spark bows. Will the others guide him out or is he on his own?
Anonymous
e1772cc
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No.129433
129437
>>129432
He’s done there?
Anonymous
dfdcfc1
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No.129434
129438
>>129421
"I've never really known what I wanted" He looks away
"When I was small, I wanted to fit in with the ponies... it didn't quite work. I think my parents wanted me to stay in the Kaftar way, but we couldn't really do that either"

He places a paw on a bedsheet
"My parents were mostly neutral towards ponies... but they soured over time. The gnolls back at the place did not like ponies. Thought of them as weak and feminine. They respected them more than they did Zebras. Much better than they did Zebras... But they did not think highly of ponies..."
Anonymous
6a15b3f
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No.129435
129436
GangsterPony.jpeg
The artist adeptus-monitus has a few pieces good for the setting
Anonymous
dfdcfc1
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No.129436
1831240.png
>>129435
Neat
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129437
129439
>>129433
I don't want him to be done. I just want to explore some and complete this section of my previous goal, then focus on this tribe.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
74c2ecc
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No.129438
129439
>>129434
"I am almost afraid to ask, but what did they think of zebras?"
Anonymous
81872b4
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No.129439
129440 129441
>>129432
>>129437
The Dark wolf rolls over, and stands up, as does the White wolf

The older wolf he is talking to looks over to the dark wolf
"I believe you have already met Makade. He leads our hunting parties and patrols."
The dark wolf, Makade, bows his head towards the chief

"As you heard Makade say, my name is Ziibe, and I am chieftain of the Zagaskway band of the Ma'iingan. I have met your kind before and dealt with them many times, as have all of my close advisers."
He looks over to his side, towards the lighter wolf with swelling who has his eyes open towards Spark, and who has not stood up or rolled over at any point
"This is Miskobag, our Mide Priest. He has some experience with ponies as well."
He looks over to the female white wolf, whose eyes do not make contact with him but rather lazily look over to the right, as if in disinterest
"This is Waabishki, my eldest daughter. She is studying under Miskobag to become our next Mide."
The white wolf, Waabishki, looks up to him, and stands up
"She too, has studied with you ponies."

>>129438
Mala looks away for a moment
"Well, they are an old enemy in the homeland of the Gnoll Dervishes...
He lowers his voice to a whisper
"They were thought of as slaves, or food..."
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129440
129443
>>129439
Spark is a bit confused.
"These names are... a bit strange. I will learn them the best of my ability."
He looks to the priest.
"Can you explain what a Mide is?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
74c2ecc
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No.129441
129442
>>129439
Silver whispers back.

"Yes, that is pretty bad. I suppose they tried to keep gnolls away from zebras, back at Hoebuck?"
Anonymous
81872b4
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No.129442
129444
>>129441
"No. Not at all. Maakie hired zebras for the same reason as gnolls. Some of them have their own history as pirates, warriors, and slavers."
Anonymous
81872b4
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No.129443
129445
>>129440
There's a sort of lethargy to him as he lays there, with noticeable rises and lowering in his chest as he breathes heavily. But he raises his head towards Spark, and looks at him with big brown eyes. For a moment it seems like he will not speak to Spark, as he lays there and wheezes. But then he speaks to Spark
"I am the Midewinini. I commune with the Mystery, and the Mystical"
His voice is at once deep and rather hoarse. He wheezes.
"I lead the pack in their spiritual element, and teach them of history. I am also supposed to be a healer..."
He lays his head down
Silver "The Floof" Sword
74c2ecc
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No.129444
129446
>>129442
"Huh. Were there ever any incidents between zebras and gnolls?"
Shimmering Spark
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No.129445
129446
>>129443
"That sounds good. I have some questions to ask you if you have the time."
Anonymous
81872b4
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No.129446
129447
>>129444
"Mohlokemeli would argue with them. She did this more than once. Mohlabani would be snarky, or rude sometimes. Rêwîtiyek would talk badly about them on occassion when they were not around, and told one of them off one time that was very memorable. But there was never a fight, if that is what you mean. No."

>>129445
He slowly nods his head
"Very well"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
74c2ecc
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No.129447
129448
>>129446
"I suppose none of them wanted to raise Maakie's ire."
Anonymous
81872b4
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No.129448
129449
>>129447
"No... There wasn't much reason to, either. We all had our tasks to do, and we did it. It wasn't exactly friendship, though"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129449
129450
>>129448
"No, it doesn't sound like it."

Silver looks at the selection of available chests to buy with Mala.

"After we are done here, is there anything else you can think of you will need?"
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129450
129451
>>129449
The chests range from simple to more elegant patterns, mostly featuring cultural scenes from various locations, mostly in the Equestrian southeast. Mage Meadow Brooke features prominently on a nearby one, collecting honey from bees, and Daring Doo swinging on a vine

“I don’t know.... I have my old blanket. The one my mother gave me”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129451
129452
>>129450
Silver croutches down to look at the Daring Do one, muttering to himself: "Never understood appeal...is nothing like actual adventuring..."

He looks over at Mala.

"Well, bedspreads and pillows would be good ideas. What about things like toothbrushes or other personal items?"
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129452
129453
>>129451
It’s a jungle scene, and the Malaria is not accurately depicted

“Tooth brushes and pillows?”
He tilts his head, then begins to wag his tail
“Yes!”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129453
129454
>>129452
Silver smiles at the gnoll.

"I think I know of good store to find those at, once we are done here. Speaking of...see any chest you like?"
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129454
129455
>>129453
“I don’t... I don’t know. What did you mean by ‘actual adventuring?’”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129455
129456
>>129454
"You know, party of adventurers using might and magic to brave dangerous ruins and lairs for fame and fortune."
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129456
129457
>>129455
“.... dangerous ruins? Fame? Fortune?”
He tilts his head again, and smiles with a partly open mouth showing off his teeth
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129457
129458
>>129456
"Yes, like stories my father told to me, stories which made me decide to leave home in search of adventures."
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129458
129459
>>129457
He sits down
“And?” He says eagerly
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129459
129460
>>129458
"I am not sure how much more there is to tell, besides reciting stories I heard. In ancient times, ponies of extraordinary skill and ability would gather together to explore unknown lands and put down monsters or bandits that threatened ponykind. With might and magic, sword and spell, they faced challenges and fought beasts like of which are stuff of legend. They gathered great piles of artifacts and gold, and returned home to be greated by fanfare and applause by townponies."
Anonymous
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No.129460
129461
>>129459
“That sounds incredible!”
He exclaims, wagging his tail as he sits looking up to Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.129461
129462
>>129460
"That it does. It is not hard to imagine how enamored young Silver grew with idea. I trained for that kind of life for my entire foalhood, and left for it when I became adult. Admittedly reality is not all entirely same as stories, but I do not regret my choice of life."
Anonymous
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No.129462
129463
>>129461
“I kind of wanted to as a cub...”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129463
129464
>>129462
"Hmm...well, I know I am old, but if you would like to join me..."
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129464
129465
>>129463
“Join you in... what do you do, exactly? You are police auxiliary?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129465
129466
>>129464
"Little bit of adventurer, little bit of mercenary."
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129466
129467
>>129465
Mala’s tail stops wagging, but sticks up behind him, and slowly starts to lower towards the floor.
“I can fight, and carry things... I may not be able to fly like that pony, but I am strong, and could run if given the room.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129467
129468
>>129466
Silver considers this for a few seconds, rubbing a hoof under his chin. When he stops, he offers a hoof to shake to Mala, and smiles at him.

"Mala, I would like to offer you a partnership, for us to work together."
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129468
129469
>>129467
Mala again lights up, smiling with his slightly yellowed, and partly broken yet still somewhat menacing set of teeth. He takes a moment, but raises his right paw to Silver’s hoof, and tries to shake hold it. He doesn’t seem to know what to do, at first just holding his hoof, then shaking and failing to match Silver’s rhythm, never holding with a firm grip. His pads are large and soft, almost strangely soft. He has long claws that don’t seem to retract, and have been filed down to dull ends

“Work?! That’s great! What would you have me do?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.129469
129470
>>129468
"It can vary from anything between clearing area of hostiles, recovering artifacts, guarding others. We will help each other when we get work, and split reward between us."
Anonymous
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No.129470
129471
>>129469
“I can do those things, I think”
He tries to smile again
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.129471
129472
>>129470
Silver smiles back.

"I would be honored to have you with me."
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129472
129473
>>129471
Mala lets out a “Yip!,” a bark that sounds unlike any canine Silver knows. Other ponies look over in displeasure at the sound, but Mala has jumped to his feet

“Yes! Yes! Yes!”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129473
129474 129481
>>129472
Silver chuckles at the exuberant display.

"Someone sure sounds excited."
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129474
129475
>>129473
“Yes”
Mala moves over besides Silver, makes a circle around him, and stands by Silver’s side as if called to heel

“It will be great I know”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.129475
129476
>>129474
Silver gives Mala a hug.

"So do I."
Anonymous
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No.129476
129477
>>129475
And the gnoll is hugged. He is surprisingly fluffy, particularly along his spine

“So.... should I get the swinging pony, or is there a better one?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129477
129478
>>129476
"It is completely your choice. I will still pay for it, no matter what you choose."
Anonymous
4ea4d09
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No.129478
129479
>>129477
“What would you choose?” He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
30ae8d7
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No.129479
129480
>>129478
"I personally would choose something simple, but you mentioned Daring Do one. Would that be your choice?"
Anonymous
8af0a3a
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No.129480
129484
>>129479
Mala looks back at the Daring Do chest
"You say it is nothing like adventuring... when I was young I liked the travel brochure because it showed jungles and high mountains, and I imagined it was like Zebrica and old Hyenia. Like what I saw in the motion picture. But my dad said no, Kaftaristan is plains and hills and semi-deserts where the rain does not fall for half a year. He says it is nothing like that.... but to me it still kind of represented what it meant to be a gnoll. To be out there where you belonged, and not a stranger in a city. Here I see a pony running through the jungle in what I think is supposed to be Equestria, and you tell me ponies will go out and find monsters and fight them... It is a pony doing what I wanted to as a cub. And if it really is nothing like that, then I can look at the chest and think I do it for real. I want this one."
Spirit of a Sardonic Economist
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No.129481
129482 129483 129484
>>129473
Somepony
Or, if you want to be disgustingly PC about it, somecreature
Anonymous
beff1d9
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No.129482
>>129481
You'll notice "somecreature" is used regularly in dialogue
I'm thinking about doing a detailed breakdown of ideologies and history in the My Little Pony alternative history
Anonymous
f9e8634
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No.129483
>>129481
Somepony gets it!
...or someling, somegriff, somerin, somedog... and whatever other species there are.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
8cc65f9
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No.129484
129485
>>129481
If Mala was a pony, I'd use somepony.

>>129480
Silver looks over at Mala, and smiles.

"Then that is one we will get."
Anonymous
8ce3e6b
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No.129485
129486
>>129484
Mala taps his paw on the chest, his soft pads bouncing off with only a light "thud."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
8cc65f9
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No.129486
129487
>>129485
"Need anything else, or should we find associate to help us purchase what we picked?"
Anonymous
8ce3e6b
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No.129487
129488
>>129486
"I suppose a few wash towels and bedsheets, but this is most of it"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
8cc65f9
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No.129488
129489
>>129487
"I know we can get those at other store, actually."
Anonymous
5eae9ff
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No.129489
129490
>>129488
"Let's do it"
Mala follows
Silver "The Floof" Sword
f306d69
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No.129490
129491
>>129489
Silver nods, and goes to find an associate to help him.
Anonymous
a91a311
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No.129491
129492
>>129490
The associate recognizes Silver from earlier the same day, and trots over eager to help him. He keeps a slight distance from Mala and occasionally glances over at him
Silver "The Floof" Sword
f306d69
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No.129492
129493
>>129491
While trying to assure him that Mala is just another friendly customer with Silver, he asks for his help in buying everything he and Mala picked out.
Anonymous
a91a311
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No.129493
129494
>>129492
He scrunches a little at Silver’s implied accusation of impoliteness, but makes no response. He rings up the purchases and helps Silver carry the items to the cart, as does Mala. Mala shows that he has power in his back.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
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No.129494
129495
>>129493
"Wow! You are strong, Mala!"
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129495
129496
>>129494
Mala holds his tail high, and wags it. All of the items are in the cart
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
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No.129496
129497
>>129495
Silver hitches himself to the cart, and heads for the other store to buy a bedspread, towels for Mala, and gloves for Jubilosa.
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129497
129498
>>129496
More of a walk, but Silver makes it. Going inside, he finds a number of items, including bedspreads, towels, and even gloves made for griffins
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
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No.129498
129499
>>129497
Silver looks to Mala for what he wants, with regards to the bedspreads and towels.
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129499
129500
>>129498
For towels, white will do

"Well, you said if it were you, you would get something simple. So.... the simple sheets"
Mala points towards a set of brown sheets
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
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No.129500
129501
>>129499
"If you are sure. I am not one who will be using sheets."
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129501
129502
>>129500
Mala picks up the set of sheets
"This one"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
?
No.129502
129503
>>129501
Silver nods, and heads for the gloves section.
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129503
129504
>>129502
Some different styles. Some fancier, some agricultural, some industrial. Some waterproof and some not. Brown leather, black, denim... Some are made for extended claws
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
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No.129504
129505
>>129503
Hmm...Silver looks for anything that's fancy yet sturdy, and made for extended claws.
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129505
129506
>>129504
White leather, and black leather gloves. Each have what resembles a sun symbol on them
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
?
No.129506
129507
>>129505
He grabs a pair of each.

One last thing to look at: toothbrushes.
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129507
129508
>>129506
At first he sees a number of pony tooth brushes. There are none for Griffins. However, he finds one made for Diamond Dogs
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
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No.129508
129509
>>129507
Silver wonders first how griffons clean their beaks, then what a diamond dog's teeth look like. He picks a couple pony ones up, one for him and one for Khoi, and looks to Mala.

"Random question: are your teeth anything at all like diamond dog teeth?"
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129509
129510
>>129508
He tilts his head
"I don't think we had any in the..." He pauses for longer than normal, even for him
"Maybe?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
?
No.129510
129511
>>129509
Silver compares a diamong dog one and a pony one to see what the difference between them is.
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129511
129512
>>129510
The pony version has a flatter head and shorter bristles, as well as a hook for a shoe to catch on. he diamond dog version has a thinner head and longer bristles, with a thinner handle. Basically, the diamond dog version is made for incisors and paws
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
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No.129512
129513
>>129511
He decides to get one for Mala, just in case. They don't happen to have any toothpaste, do they?
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129513
129514
>>129512
There is some toothpaste, Maybe it's wartime austerity, but the selection of toothpaste is lower, varying based mostly on the bleach content (for whitening)
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
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No.129514
129515
>>129513
Silver picks some with as little bleach as possible, preferably none, and then goes up front to pay for the stuff he got.
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129515
129516
>>129514
It's perhaps 20 or so bits, mostly because of the gloves. Mala is set, and so is Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
?
No.129516
129517
>>129515
He pays for them, and heads home with Mala and his purchased items.
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129517
129518
>>129516
Silver makes it back as the sun lowers on the horizon. Mala helps bring the items up the stairs and inside. Khoi and Jubilosa are waiting inside
Silver "The Floof" Sword
271de33
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No.129518
129519
>>129517
Silver smiles at the kirin and the griffon as he enters. He greets them on his way up helping to carry stuff upstairs into the empty bedroom.

"Hello!"
Anonymous
a44eeaa
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No.129519
129520
>>129518
Jubilosa comes up, slightly stumbling. She smiles
"Hello!"

Khoi walks up a little more slowly behind her, and nods to Silver.

Mala walks on past, up the stairs
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129520
129521
>>129519
Silver looks at Jubilosa's haphazard walk.

"Had little bit too much to drink?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129521
129522
>>129520
"I haven't had too much at all! I just started..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
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No.129522
129523
>>129521
Silver just shrugs, and continues to help Mala carry and then put together his new furniture in his room. He looks at the gnoll during.

"Oh, if you are going to become my partner, it would be good idea to get you some proper armor and equipment. I will take you shopping when I am free tomorrow."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129523
129529
>>129522
"I haven't really had much armor... maybe some leather. But I saw what you were wearing. That would be good. I would really like to see what the ponies have"
He sounds a bit happier as he carries the things upstairs, and into the room
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129524
129525
Ready to get back to the doggos?
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129525
129526
>>129524
The Priest said he was willing to answer questions
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
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No.129526
129527
>>129525
"I heard the others talk about a spirit showing a sign when I approached the forest. Do you have any more insight to what it could mean?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129527
129528
>>129526
"There are many spirits and many signs. I don't know enough to give any specific answer. But I can tell you this. The natural world you see is not much separated from the spiritual. Almost everything has some spiritual counterpart, or spiritual side to it. And that is what they must have seen - the spiritual counterpart showing itself. It was what the sign said that must have been interesting."
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
?
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
?
No.129536
129538
>>129535
"It looked like a clearing in the forest, kind of like a bed."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
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
?
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
?
No.129540
129541
>>129538
Spark waves over his new friends.
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
No.129542
129544
>>129541
"The priest would like to hear about what you found in the forest."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129543
129544
>>129541
Silver looks up at his gnoll companion, confused.

"Eh? What about it?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
No.129545
129546
>>129544
"Indeed they are, on both accounts. They are result of dark magic cast by necromancers."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
No.129547
129548
>>129546
"Occasionally. Necromancers and undead are not all too common in Equestria."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
No.129548
129550
>>129547
"Still... that is like living a film. Can I join in this?"
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
No.129549
129551
>>129544
"What do you think Miskobag?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129550
129551
>>129548
Silver smiles at him.
"Of course. I did ask you to be my partner, after all."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
No.129552
129554
>>129551
"What all are the Seven Teachings?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
46ec1b5
?
No.129553
129555
>>129551
Silver looks around in Mala's room.

"Considering it was just bed and chest, that was very easy."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
No.129558
129559
>>129555
"That it is, friend. If you ever feel like it needs spruced up, let me know."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
No.129560
129561
>>129559
"Enjoy it, friend."

Silver pats the gnoll, then heads for Khoi and Jubilosa.
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
No.129566
129568
>>129565
After the 28th I have only projects to turn in. Don't worry, I'll still be playing
673a4c2
?
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
?
No.129571
129572
>>129570
"It will take me some time to understand, but I am willing to try."
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
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
?
No.129575
129576
>>129574
"Any sort of ceremonies?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
No.129577
129578
>>129576
"Are they for your own kind only, or might you invite me some time to one?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
No.129584
129585
>>129583
Makade looks around, and his ears swivel every which way. Waabishki says “Monsters... okay”
Shimmering Spark
dae9862
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
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
?
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."