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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
1885 replies and 47 files omitted.
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129878
129879
>>129877
She shakes his hoof, this time more gently than with Tone Beet. "I'm Amber Sunset, it's nice to meet you. You moved here only seven years ago? This store looks like it's been around quite a lot longer–in a good way, I mean. It reminds me of home."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129879
129880
>>129878
"Well, I only moved too the West side seven years ago. I was in the east before then. Too many zebra there. I rented this spot after the last owner retired. I carried on his business. Where is home for you, young filly?"
Anonymous
c7c1156
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No.129880
129881
>>129879
"My family's farm is about a hundred and fifty miles west of here. The closest town has a store a bit bigger than this one, but it has more imperishable supplies and not so many different types of food."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129881
129882
>>129880
"Oh, so you're out in the country then. We have a nice set here, since they started distributing the fall harvest a few months ago. We got very low on food at points in the War, but it's closer to normal now. Still have rationed supplies of coffee though, and prices are much higher than they were before the War.It's not farm fresh, no, but we get shipments regularly enough. Those bats love their tropical fruit, but most of those are in short supply on account of the blight and rationing. Just as well. I'd rather not sell to the bats if I could."
Anonymous
c7c1156
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No.129882
129883
>>129881
Her eyes widen and her ears swivel back. "There are bats here?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129883
129884
>>129882
He shakes his head
"Oh yes. Bat ponies. They come in from both north and South, from their little caves and enclaves. Mostly they work in the night shifts in the factories and dockyards. You'd best pay attention when walking around at night here, young filly."
Anonymous
c7c1156
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No.129884
129885
>>129883
Amber nods, concerned. "I will. I've read terrible stories about what they often do. In the books it's usually misbehaving foals who fall victim, but I think it can happen to anypony."
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129885
129886
>>129884
"Uck" He shakes his head again "You better believe it could be anyone. And you better believe those books too. Be extra careful in public places if you dress suggestively. They prefer young mares, and them do zebra too."
Anonymous
c7c1156
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No.129886
129887
>>129885
>dress suggestively
Aren't most ponies nude?

She looks a bit perplexed by this but doesn't press the issue.
"Um…alright. Are you all alone in running the store?
It seems like a lot for one pony to do."

Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129887
>>129886
Just keep dressing like she is and she's good
"Oh, I had help from Wheat Whinny...." He turns his head down
"Course', it's been 19 months since I've seen him. Couldn't really afford anyone after that. I suppose there's a little more money now... I'm certainly not getting any younger..."
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129888
129889
The mare laden with all her possessions frowns lightly. "Did he disappear? If you want I could take his place.
I don't need much, just a place to stay and enough to help support my parents."

Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129889
129890
>>129888
"No, he was called to service... I suppose I may have an extra room available."
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129890
129891 129892
>>129889
Amber pulls her lips together and looks away, nodding. After a few moments she turns back. "I think I would like to work here."

That was too easy
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129891
>>129890
Reee
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129892
129893
>>129890
He smiles
"I can't pay much..."
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129893
129894
>>129892
Amber thinks to herself for a minute. "Do you think it would be possible for me to work two jobs? Is this store busy all day?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129894
>>129893
"I don't know what you can arrange with other employers, but my busiest time is in the afternoon, and the morning for stocking. I'd rather not run at night."
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129895
129896
Amber nods, maintaining a neutral expression. "Mr. Stock, you don't mind if I ask around? Do you know of any places you could recommend to me?"
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129896
129897
>>129895
"Well uh,,, Sure. I don't know where though."
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129897
129898
>>129896
She smiles reassuringly. "Don't worry, I'll come back later today and let you know." She starts to leave the shop.
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129898
129899
>>129897
He waves to her
"Oh well okay now. Come back now you hear. Be safe..."
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129899
129900
>>129898
Amber must still be at the intersection. What does it look like down each street?
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129900
129901
>>129899
More buildings. Looking down one way is smaller buildings. Down another is a plaza, and larger buildings
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129901
129902
>>129900
Amber heads for the plaza.
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129902
129903
>>129901
A few larger buildings with domes and vaulted ceilings
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129903
129904
>>129902
Are there any malls or front-window shops visible?
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129904
129905
>>129903
No modern style malls. This plaza is mostly what appears to be government buildings, but there is at least one cafe. Small shops are more common elsewhere
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129905
129906
>>129904
Amber frowns and goes to that street with the smaller buildings. If it's safe to canter she does so.
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129906
129908
>>129905
It looks more or less safe. There are a couple shops
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129907
129909
What are her options?
[1d20+2 = 8]
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129908
>>129906
No need to reply now, let's continue tomorrow.
Anonymous
673a4c2
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No.129909
129910
>>129907
Not many.

Unfortunately I have to end here for the night
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129910
129911
>>129909
Amber will continue down the street.
Anonymous
edee569
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No.129911
129912
>>129910
Many shops and businesses exist, but two seem promising: a larger clothing store, and a soda shop. Despite tales of economic malaise in Baltimore, it looks like there are many unfilled job openings for creatures between the ages of 18 and 25 without a college degree.
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129912
129913
>>129911
Amber smiles to herself. Selling clothing would be quite nice! She crosses the street if need be and trots up to the entrance.
Anonymous
edee569
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No.129913
129914
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>>129912
Through a revolving door, Amber enters. It’s larger than the grocer, and generally more spread out. Most of the clothing is coats and formal wear, both male and female attire. Colors are fairly dull mostly, greys, blacks and whites.
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129914
129915
>>129913
Amber is practically beaming as she trots down. I've never seen so many different clothes…they can't all be hoofmade. Amber looks around for a customer representative or manager.
[1d20+2 = 7]
Anonymous
edee569
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No.129915
129916
>>129914
Amber sees a stallion holding some clothing
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129916
129917
>>129915
She walks over to him. "Um…sir, may I ask you some questions?"
Anonymous
edee569
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No.129917
129918
>>129916
The stallion’s eyes are wide, and he raises his left leg
“Uh, yes?”
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129918
129919
>>129917
Amber looks to the left briefly before looking at the stallion, smiling awkwardly. "I'm a pony who's just arrived in Baltimare and I was hoping that maybe you might have a position open for me?" She widens her eyes hopefully. "I can do anything you need to be done around here, I can even sew a little! Please tell me it's possible." She gives a pleading look.
Anonymous
edee569
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No.129919
129920
>>129918
His eyes are very wide
“I don’t work here...”
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129920
129921 129922
>>129919
Amber bites her lip and takes a step back, blushing furiously. "I'm so sorry. Er–have a nice day," she stammers out as she trots away.
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129921
>>129920
Any visible cashiers?
Anonymous
edee569
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No.129922
129923
>>129920
Well.... surely there has to be somepony working here
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129923
129924 129925
>>129922
Then Amber wanders deeper into the clothing store until she finds a pony wearing uniform, manning (is that the right word to use?) a register, or perhaps a tailor with a tape measure around the neck.
edee569
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No.129924
[1d2 = 1]
>>129923
Anonymous
edee569
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No.129925
129926
>>129923
Walking in, Amber comes across another pony looking at a cost, and there is something different in her demeanor. She is a fairly tall green unicorn, just past middle age, wearing a black colored dress. She looks at the coat as if she is studying if.
Amber Sunset
c7c1156
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No.129926
129927
>>129925
Amber approaches this mare a bit less eagerly. "Hello, ma'am? Do you have a moment to spare?"
Anonymous
edee569
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No.129927
129928
>>129926
She moves the coat to the side with a pinkish glowing aura. She looks at Amber with an almost bored expression, and says
“Yes?”