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>>141002
>>141001 →
A letter opener, a stapler, a couple pens.... can paperclips be used as weapons? What about this rock? Looks like someone took an orange sandstone and turned it into a paperweight or something. It's actually a pretty neat rock though
>>141001 →
A letter opener, a stapler, a couple pens.... can paperclips be used as weapons? What about this rock? Looks like someone took an orange sandstone and turned it into a paperweight or something. It's actually a pretty neat rock though
>>141005
Silver definitely takes the letter opener, stapler, and pens. He decides that the rock can stay since it's pretty neat, and he'd honestly be impressed if he managed to turn the paper clips into a usable weapon. He turns to the changeling, motions down with a hoof.
"Stay here, okay? We will get pony who can speak your language soon, so we can communicate."
Silver definitely takes the letter opener, stapler, and pens. He decides that the rock can stay since it's pretty neat, and he'd honestly be impressed if he managed to turn the paper clips into a usable weapon. He turns to the changeling, motions down with a hoof.
"Stay here, okay? We will get pony who can speak your language soon, so we can communicate."
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>>141007
"Thank you."
With that, Silver and Sleetfall leave the room, locking it as nessecary. He goes to report to Lieutenant Brisbuck after.
"Thank you."
With that, Silver and Sleetfall leave the room, locking it as nessecary. He goes to report to Lieutenant Brisbuck after.
>>141009
He salutes his Lieutenant.
"Sir. Telephone Office is clear of hostiles. All changeling defenders have been killed save one drone who willingly came back with us as prisoner. He does not speak Ponish, but we have him locked up in office. We took some casualties in process, though. One dead, unknown number of wounded. Squad C's Sergeant took shrapnel from bad grenade, and requests alternate NCO and medic."
He salutes his Lieutenant.
"Sir. Telephone Office is clear of hostiles. All changeling defenders have been killed save one drone who willingly came back with us as prisoner. He does not speak Ponish, but we have him locked up in office. We took some casualties in process, though. One dead, unknown number of wounded. Squad C's Sergeant took shrapnel from bad grenade, and requests alternate NCO and medic."
>>141010
"We're up to 10% casualties and we haven't even made it to the frontline..." He remarks, almost under his breath.
"Good work Silver Sword. Our medic is busy, but add the wounded to the list so he may prioritize. We'll send over a corporal from A squad, or the sergeant if necessary. With Amber Grain and the Sergeant of B squad taking hits, it looks like the rumors of officers taking higher casualties are true in our case as well."
Then he adds
"Why do you have a drone?"
"We're up to 10% casualties and we haven't even made it to the frontline..." He remarks, almost under his breath.
"Good work Silver Sword. Our medic is busy, but add the wounded to the list so he may prioritize. We'll send over a corporal from A squad, or the sergeant if necessary. With Amber Grain and the Sergeant of B squad taking hits, it looks like the rumors of officers taking higher casualties are true in our case as well."
Then he adds
"Why do you have a drone?"
>>141011
"If I may, Sir, once we get pony who can translate for us, we may be able to get him to tell us where any cocooned ponies are, if he knows."
"If I may, Sir, once we get pony who can translate for us, we may be able to get him to tell us where any cocooned ponies are, if he knows."
>>141012
"I see... We should find one then. But in any event we must secure this town. Nightfall will be coming soon, and we are at a critical transportation point."
"I see... We should find one then. But in any event we must secure this town. Nightfall will be coming soon, and we are at a critical transportation point."
>>141014
"Agreed. But if I may, Sir...I am unsure I am fit to lead troops into battle at the moment. I got hit twice by changeling SMG at point blank in chest, and I think it may have reached my tolerance for bullets."
"Agreed. But if I may, Sir...I am unsure I am fit to lead troops into battle at the moment. I got hit twice by changeling SMG at point blank in chest, and I think it may have reached my tolerance for bullets."
>>141019
Silver enters the dining hall to see a tired looking Firm Heart above perhaps five ponies lying on their backs in sleeping bags or on blankets. He is working with an I to insert plasma into one of them, it seems.
Silver enters the dining hall to see a tired looking Firm Heart above perhaps five ponies lying on their backs in sleeping bags or on blankets. He is working with an I to insert plasma into one of them, it seems.
>>141020
"Firm Heart!"
Despite the current state of his body and the lack of blood therein, Silver can't help but be elated at the sight of Firm Heart up and moving around.
"Firm Heart!"
Despite the current state of his body and the lack of blood therein, Silver can't help but be elated at the sight of Firm Heart up and moving around.
>>141021
Slowly, Firm Heart turns and looks back to Silver. His eyes look tired, and he wears a frown. He turns back towards the patient he is dealing with, trying to keep the bag of plasma elevated.
Slowly, Firm Heart turns and looks back to Silver. His eyes look tired, and he wears a frown. He turns back towards the patient he is dealing with, trying to keep the bag of plasma elevated.
>>141022
"I, uh...I will not distract you, then."
Silver finds a place to sit in the room, and sits down.
"I, uh...I will not distract you, then."
Silver finds a place to sit in the room, and sits down.
>>141023
Firm Heart places the bag up, and turns back to Silver
“Yes, Sergeant Sword?” He speaks slowly.
“You need medical attention too, don’t you?”
Firm Heart places the bag up, and turns back to Silver
“Yes, Sergeant Sword?” He speaks slowly.
“You need medical attention too, don’t you?”
>>141024
"Erm..."
The unicorn looks down at the array of bullet wounds adorning his person.
"...yes, unfortunately."
"Erm..."
The unicorn looks down at the array of bullet wounds adorning his person.
"...yes, unfortunately."
>>141025
“Alright.”
He walks up slowly, and uses his magic to move around a flashlight, and some other device.
“Let’s see here...two woulds from I think rifles, three pistol shots, a grazing wound from another bullet, some shrapnel, explosive burns... how are you still alive? You need plasma, preferably blood, and you have three, I think, bullets still in you, plus I don’t know how much shrapnel. Here, swallow this.” He uses magic to hover over an pill. “It will help keep your digestive system from becoming infected if your intestines are pierced. Now let me get you some morphine, and some tonic.
“Alright.”
He walks up slowly, and uses his magic to move around a flashlight, and some other device.
“Let’s see here...two woulds from I think rifles, three pistol shots, a grazing wound from another bullet, some shrapnel, explosive burns... how are you still alive? You need plasma, preferably blood, and you have three, I think, bullets still in you, plus I don’t know how much shrapnel. Here, swallow this.” He uses magic to hover over an pill. “It will help keep your digestive system from becoming infected if your intestines are pierced. Now let me get you some morphine, and some tonic.
>>141026
Silver swallows the pill as he is told, like a good patient.
"I am glad to see you are alright. I am sorry for putting you through such danger earlier."
Silver swallows the pill as he is told, like a good patient.
"I am glad to see you are alright. I am sorry for putting you through such danger earlier."
>>141027
“Some how I don’t think I was in more danger than most” he says. His tone isn’t sarcastic, but almost matter of fact, not that he has inflected much emotion since Silver met him after the incident. He starts to inject an IV.
“Okay, let me add some plasma to you. We may want a blood donor if we can find one.”
He goes through the process of setting this up, then pulls a syringe, which he injects into the plasma
“And here is some morphine to deal with the pain. I’ll give you a magical tonic to help with healing and hopefully internal bleeding, and I’ll remove the bullets inside you, then patch you up. But you will probably need something more intensive after today.”
“Some how I don’t think I was in more danger than most” he says. His tone isn’t sarcastic, but almost matter of fact, not that he has inflected much emotion since Silver met him after the incident. He starts to inject an IV.
“Okay, let me add some plasma to you. We may want a blood donor if we can find one.”
He goes through the process of setting this up, then pulls a syringe, which he injects into the plasma
“And here is some morphine to deal with the pain. I’ll give you a magical tonic to help with healing and hopefully internal bleeding, and I’ll remove the bullets inside you, then patch you up. But you will probably need something more intensive after today.”
>>141028
"Ahh...another day, another near death experience..."
He scratches an itch near where the IV is, as the morphine takes effect and starts numbing the area first.
"Ahh...another day, another near death experience..."
He scratches an itch near where the IV is, as the morphine takes effect and starts numbing the area first.
>>141029
Silver does feel the pain go down, and feels some areas becoming numb.
“Alright... now let’s try to remove some of these bullets.”
Firm Heart uses a scalpel and a small metal pick to try to insert into his wounds to help pull out foreign objects, though magic does most of the work. His horn remains lit bright yellow as he works, focused on his work. The first is near his shoulder.
“Alright, let’s get this one out.”
The second is around his right flank and thigh. He uses a localized shot of morphine to help. He has trouble, and has to try twice. Silver bleeds much more during this process, but at least the plasma and some dried blood is being injected into Silver. The third is around his belly.
This whole process is not complete before a private comes in pushing another private.
“Sergeant Sword, we found somepony who speaks Roach.”
Silver does feel the pain go down, and feels some areas becoming numb.
“Alright... now let’s try to remove some of these bullets.”
Firm Heart uses a scalpel and a small metal pick to try to insert into his wounds to help pull out foreign objects, though magic does most of the work. His horn remains lit bright yellow as he works, focused on his work. The first is near his shoulder.
“Alright, let’s get this one out.”
The second is around his right flank and thigh. He uses a localized shot of morphine to help. He has trouble, and has to try twice. Silver bleeds much more during this process, but at least the plasma and some dried blood is being injected into Silver. The third is around his belly.
This whole process is not complete before a private comes in pushing another private.
“Sergeant Sword, we found somepony who speaks Roach.”
>>141030
Silver turns his head towards the private.
"Ah, good! Give me minute while Firm Heart finishes patching me up."
Silver turns his head towards the private.
"Ah, good! Give me minute while Firm Heart finishes patching me up."
>>141031
Firm Heart:
“This... could take a little while longer.”
He starts to pull out the last bullet.
The private says
“Alright. I’ll leave him here with you.”
The other private is pushed forward, and stands there
Firm Heart:
“This... could take a little while longer.”
He starts to pull out the last bullet.
The private says
“Alright. I’ll leave him here with you.”
The other private is pushed forward, and stands there
>>141033
The private sits down. He is a daffodil colored earth pony in a private’s uniform, who wears a helmet, and is holding onto a carbine despite being indoors. Not quite holding, but hugging it.
“Yes.” He answers simply
Firm Heart continues
The private sits down. He is a daffodil colored earth pony in a private’s uniform, who wears a helmet, and is holding onto a carbine despite being indoors. Not quite holding, but hugging it.
“Yes.” He answers simply
Firm Heart continues
>>141035
“Um... maybe.”
He looks a little familiar, but Silver can’t quite place him. And... there’s a sharp pain
Firm Heart:
“Got it!”
“Um... maybe.”
He looks a little familiar, but Silver can’t quite place him. And... there’s a sharp pain
Firm Heart:
“Got it!”
>>141036
Silver sucks his teeth at the pain, but it goes away soon enough.
"Ugh...hey, where do I remember you from?"
Silver sucks his teeth at the pain, but it goes away soon enough.
"Ugh...hey, where do I remember you from?"
>>141037
“Uh.... the town hall....”
His uniform and markings suggest a hygienics equipment supply specialist, or something like that. He is from the 332nd.
“Uh.... the town hall....”
His uniform and markings suggest a hygienics equipment supply specialist, or something like that. He is from the 332nd.
>>141038
"Oh! Right, you were one of supply specialists we found when we stormed Town Hall. Sorry about that, again."
He turns to Firm Heart.
"So, Doc, are you finished, or do you have more to do?"
"Oh! Right, you were one of supply specialists we found when we stormed Town Hall. Sorry about that, again."
He turns to Firm Heart.
"So, Doc, are you finished, or do you have more to do?"
>>141041
Firm heart applies stitches, tries to remove shrapnel, and has Silver drink some kind of potion, before applying bandages.
“Alright” Firm Heart says. “Not as good as you could be, but as good as it gets right now.” He says, finished in his work
Firm heart applies stitches, tries to remove shrapnel, and has Silver drink some kind of potion, before applying bandages.
“Alright” Firm Heart says. “Not as good as you could be, but as good as it gets right now.” He says, finished in his work
>>141042
Silver nods.
"I feel much better already."
He motions for the private to follow him.
"Come on, let us see if we can not communicate with drone."
Silver nods.
"I feel much better already."
He motions for the private to follow him.
"Come on, let us see if we can not communicate with drone."
>>141045
Silver sees the drone crouched up against a desk in the back of the room, beneath a very high and cracked window. There is some blue blood on the wall, and the rock sits on the desk. The drone looks back at Silver
Silver sees the drone crouched up against a desk in the back of the room, beneath a very high and cracked window. There is some blue blood on the wall, and the rock sits on the desk. The drone looks back at Silver
>>141046
Silver looks at the changeling, then the blood, then the cracked window, then back at the changeling. With a deadpan expression he asks,
"Did you try to escape and fail to?"
Silver looks at the changeling, then the blood, then the cracked window, then back at the changeling. With a deadpan expression he asks,
"Did you try to escape and fail to?"
>>141047
The changeling drone blinks, with eye lids that close diagonally across the eyes. Its bandages look to be moved or falling out of place, and it sits down, again holding its wound.
The changeling drone blinks, with eye lids that close diagonally across the eyes. Its bandages look to be moved or falling out of place, and it sits down, again holding its wound.
>>141049
The private looks over to the drone, and speaks a sentence. This prompts a response, and then something inflected as a question. Then a series of questions and back and forth goes on between the drone and the private. The drone seems to have an angry inflection, and the private more nervous, though the latter speaks the language surprisingly well. After a back and forth exchange lasting perhaps 40 seconds, the private says to Silver
"He says 'yes.'"
The private looks over to the drone, and speaks a sentence. This prompts a response, and then something inflected as a question. Then a series of questions and back and forth goes on between the drone and the private. The drone seems to have an angry inflection, and the private more nervous, though the latter speaks the language surprisingly well. After a back and forth exchange lasting perhaps 40 seconds, the private says to Silver
"He says 'yes.'"
>>141053
"He's... He's concerned about his captivity. You know... what you are going to do to him, and any other drones you may capture..."
"He's... He's concerned about his captivity. You know... what you are going to do to him, and any other drones you may capture..."
>>141056
Silver sits down in front of the drone, and begins to speak.
"I know you are angry and afraid, and you have every right to be. I am not certain if you could understand my Ponish earlier, but I promised I would not hurt you, and I intend to keep that promise. I hope we will only have you captive shortly. Long enough to patch you up and for you to help us out. As for your kin, I do not know how many will choose to come peacefully as you did. I know leader of Infiltrators here, one who replaced Captain Forrester, is or will be taken captain, but that is all I know for certain."
Silver sits down in front of the drone, and begins to speak.
"I know you are angry and afraid, and you have every right to be. I am not certain if you could understand my Ponish earlier, but I promised I would not hurt you, and I intend to keep that promise. I hope we will only have you captive shortly. Long enough to patch you up and for you to help us out. As for your kin, I do not know how many will choose to come peacefully as you did. I know leader of Infiltrators here, one who replaced Captain Forrester, is or will be taken captain, but that is all I know for certain."
>>141057
The private begins to translate Silver's words, speaking slowly. When he is done, he asks:
"There are no others?"
The private seems to ask this himself, as there is no statement from the drone to be translated
The private begins to translate Silver's words, speaking slowly. When he is done, he asks:
"There are no others?"
The private seems to ask this himself, as there is no statement from the drone to be translated
>>141058
Silver looks at the private, and shakes his head.
"I have tried many times to give same deal to them I am giving this drone now. Every time until now, they have decided to resist and attack rather than give up, be it them pulling gun or trying to use grenades."
Silver looks at the private, and shakes his head.
"I have tried many times to give same deal to them I am giving this drone now. Every time until now, they have decided to resist and attack rather than give up, be it them pulling gun or trying to use grenades."
>>141059
The private looks at Silver with his golden eyes, before turning his head to the drone, and presumably relating what Silver just said. Then the drone speaks, and the private says
"What about love?"
The private looks at Silver with his golden eyes, before turning his head to the drone, and presumably relating what Silver just said. Then the drone speaks, and the private says
"What about love?"
>>141060
Silver winces a bit.
"That...is more difficult prospect. I can not ask my own soldiers to let you feed off of them, but I know you need it to survive. I will find solution very soon, but for know I am uncertain."
Silver winces a bit.
"That...is more difficult prospect. I can not ask my own soldiers to let you feed off of them, but I know you need it to survive. I will find solution very soon, but for know I am uncertain."
>>141062
"That is something I would like to avoid. As I said, I shall come up with solution shortly."
"That is something I would like to avoid. As I said, I shall come up with solution shortly."
>>141064
"What I would like to talk with you about is how we can let you return home, however. If you are interested."
"What I would like to talk with you about is how we can let you return home, however. If you are interested."
>>141065
The private relates this, raising the pitch of his voice towards the end. The drone stands back up, and says speaks with more enthusiasm
"He says he is interested."
The private relates this, raising the pitch of his voice towards the end. The drone stands back up, and says speaks with more enthusiasm
"He says he is interested."
>>141066
Silver smiles at the drone, and nods.
"You and other changelings were impersonating ponies, ponies who are most likely cocooned somewhere only you and other changelings know. Help us find them, any of them, and you will have earned your freedom. Life, for life."
Silver smiles at the drone, and nods.
"You and other changelings were impersonating ponies, ponies who are most likely cocooned somewhere only you and other changelings know. Help us find them, any of them, and you will have earned your freedom. Life, for life."
>>141067
The private relates this to the drone. The drone's response is short, only a few words.
"He says he will do it."
The private relates this to the drone. The drone's response is short, only a few words.
"He says he will do it."
>>141068
Silver gives a firm nod.
"One thing to note, we already found cocooned ponies in Whinnyton church, so I am afraid that will not count."
Silver gives a firm nod.
"One thing to note, we already found cocooned ponies in Whinnyton church, so I am afraid that will not count."
>>141069
The private relates that, there are more words, and the private says:
"What became of the second squad that was defending south town?"
The private relates that, there are more words, and the private says:
"What became of the second squad that was defending south town?"
>>141070
"Squad defending Whinnyton Church was wiped out, but they put up impressive fight. There are still changelings defending Grain Elevator."
"Squad defending Whinnyton Church was wiped out, but they put up impressive fight. There are still changelings defending Grain Elevator."
>>141071
The private himself takes a moment to process this information, and then relays it to the drone, whose mouth starts to open. The drone makes some kind of remark, but it is not relayed.
The private himself takes a moment to process this information, and then relays it to the drone, whose mouth starts to open. The drone makes some kind of remark, but it is not relayed.
>>141073
The private pauses for a moment, and then speaks to the drone. There is no visible reaction from the drone. Only silence
The private pauses for a moment, and then speaks to the drone. There is no visible reaction from the drone. Only silence
>>141076
Silver nods, then points to his bandages.
"Am I safe in assuming you need medical assistance?"
Silver nods, then points to his bandages.
"Am I safe in assuming you need medical assistance?"
>>141077
The private relays this, then the creature speaks back, then another set of words by the private and another relay.
"Yes. He says he is shot in the thorax."
The private relays this, then the creature speaks back, then another set of words by the private and another relay.
"Yes. He says he is shot in the thorax."
>>141079
The private relays this, and the creature replies. The private's translation is much shorter
"He says alright."
The private relays this, and the creature replies. The private's translation is much shorter
"He says alright."
>>141080
Silver nods, and leaves the room with the private, once again locking it behind him. He goes over to Firm Heart in the dining area.
"How would you feel about operating on changeling?"
Silver nods, and leaves the room with the private, once again locking it behind him. He goes over to Firm Heart in the dining area.
"How would you feel about operating on changeling?"
>>141081
He looks upwards towards Silver, and blinks
"Like, dissecting one? Are you trying to remove their magic sacks, or something?"
He looks upwards towards Silver, and blinks
"Like, dissecting one? Are you trying to remove their magic sacks, or something?"
>>141084
"We captured injured changeling drone, and he has agreed to help us find cocooned ponies. It will be hard for him to do so while he has bullet in his thorax and is trying to avoid bleeding out."
"We captured injured changeling drone, and he has agreed to help us find cocooned ponies. It will be hard for him to do so while he has bullet in his thorax and is trying to avoid bleeding out."
>>141087
"Well, I'm not sure. Perhaps we could try a pony sedative, but it could fail, and it could keep him out for a while."
"Well, I'm not sure. Perhaps we could try a pony sedative, but it could fail, and it could keep him out for a while."
>>141088
"Hmm...well, I will have to tell him. Should we bring him to you, if he agrees to be sedated?"
"Hmm...well, I will have to tell him. Should we bring him to you, if he agrees to be sedated?"
>>141099
"Well, here. These have been sterilized on a grill we found."
It's a scalpel and a small pick.
"Well, here. These have been sterilized on a grill we found."
It's a scalpel and a small pick.
>>141100
Silver takes them.
"Thank you. I do not suppose we have any bandages to spare as well, along with painkiller?"
Silver takes them.
"Thank you. I do not suppose we have any bandages to spare as well, along with painkiller?"
>>141101
"Bandages, yes. You can try opium, but I can't promise how that will affect it. Maybe smoke like you do with bees? I don't know. Your real problem is blood. Unless you want to take it from one of those dead things, I don't know how to get it, and even that may be difficult."
"Bandages, yes. You can try opium, but I can't promise how that will affect it. Maybe smoke like you do with bees? I don't know. Your real problem is blood. Unless you want to take it from one of those dead things, I don't know how to get it, and even that may be difficult."
>>141106
"Well, if they are dead, there is no circulation. And there may be compatibility issues between blood types like in ponies. So I don't know. Maybe if you hung one up and tried to drain it."
"Well, if they are dead, there is no circulation. And there may be compatibility issues between blood types like in ponies. So I don't know. Maybe if you hung one up and tried to drain it."
>>141109
Silver grimmaces.
"Well...do you think I could procede without giving him blood transfusion?"
Silver grimmaces.
"Well...do you think I could procede without giving him blood transfusion?"
>>141110
"I don't think there is much of an alternative, at least for now. You won't have much room for error."
Best Pony quads
"I don't think there is much of an alternative, at least for now. You won't have much room for error."
Best Pony quads
>>141112
Silver returns to the room to find the drone evidently speaking to the private, though they both become silent and turn towards Silver as he enters the room.
Silver returns to the room to find the drone evidently speaking to the private, though they both become silent and turn towards Silver as he enters the room.
>>141113
Silver looks between the two with an eyebriw raised in curiosity.
"What were you talking about?"
Silver looks between the two with an eyebriw raised in curiosity.
"What were you talking about?"
>>141115
Silver is silent for a moment, before shruging it off. He trots over to the two with his medical supplies.
"Our medical officer was changeling bitten earlier, and is hesitant to come himself. However, I have enough medical experience that with his tools I should be more than capable of removing bullet and patching you up."
Silver is silent for a moment, before shruging it off. He trots over to the two with his medical supplies.
"Our medical officer was changeling bitten earlier, and is hesitant to come himself. However, I have enough medical experience that with his tools I should be more than capable of removing bullet and patching you up."
>>141116
The private turns back to the drone, and relates the information. Then an answer that is relayed to Silver
"Okay"
Roll for heal
The private turns back to the drone, and relates the information. Then an answer that is relayed to Silver
"Okay"
Roll for heal
>>141126
This last part is fairly easy by comparison, simply blocking the entry. Still, it seems like there is a piercing in its exoskeleton that is a weak point.
This last part is fairly easy by comparison, simply blocking the entry. Still, it seems like there is a piercing in its exoskeleton that is a weak point.
>>141131
Silver leaves with the private and the changeling, the two ponies escorting the changeling so nopony messes with him. Once outside, Silver asks of the changeling,
"Where can we find cocooned ponies?"
Silver leaves with the private and the changeling, the two ponies escorting the changeling so nopony messes with him. Once outside, Silver asks of the changeling,
"Where can we find cocooned ponies?"
[1d5 = 2]
[1d5 = 4]
[1d5 = 4]
>>141132
The private relates the question, and the drone speaks. Then the private relates:
"When we took them from their homes and their inns, we pooled them into several locations to keep them together and away from the curious. The townsponies who did not leave we placed in a church you found, a school, and in a few in homes further from the center. Your 'military' ponies we placed in the courthouse house basement, and some sort of dairy processing place."
The private relates the question, and the drone speaks. Then the private relates:
"When we took them from their homes and their inns, we pooled them into several locations to keep them together and away from the curious. The townsponies who did not leave we placed in a church you found, a school, and in a few in homes further from the center. Your 'military' ponies we placed in the courthouse house basement, and some sort of dairy processing place."
>>141135
Silver and the drone exit the room, with the private behind. As they do so, it attracts looks from other ponies who seem distrustful of the drone.
Silver and the drone exit the room, with the private behind. As they do so, it attracts looks from other ponies who seem distrustful of the drone.
>>141136
Silver looks at the ponies as they exit the room.
"Stand down, ponies, he is with us."
As they go to leave the building, Silver turns his head and asks the changeling a question.
"I will admit, I am surprised you were so forthcoming with information. I am very glad if it turns out to be true, just surprised. Do you mind if I ask why?"
Silver looks at the ponies as they exit the room.
"Stand down, ponies, he is with us."
As they go to leave the building, Silver turns his head and asks the changeling a question.
"I will admit, I am surprised you were so forthcoming with information. I am very glad if it turns out to be true, just surprised. Do you mind if I ask why?"
>>141138
Through the private:
"My squad mates are dead, all of them. Many of my brothers are dead. I am alone and facing death in a foreign and hostile land. Chrysalis and the Hives do not need these cocooned ponies. Nor will it affect my brothers still fighting. Let it be over with."
Through the private:
"My squad mates are dead, all of them. Many of my brothers are dead. I am alone and facing death in a foreign and hostile land. Chrysalis and the Hives do not need these cocooned ponies. Nor will it affect my brothers still fighting. Let it be over with."
>>141139
Silver nods sadly, being able to empathize with the changeling.
"I am sorry for your loss. I just want to see these cocoons myself, then you are free to go and get away from all of this death."
Silver nods sadly, being able to empathize with the changeling.
"I am sorry for your loss. I just want to see these cocoons myself, then you are free to go and get away from all of this death."
>>141140
"Wait what?"
As the drone has said nothing, this comes from the private. The private relates the message never the less
The private translates:
"He is.... skeptical?"
"Wait what?"
As the drone has said nothing, this comes from the private. The private relates the message never the less
The private translates:
"He is.... skeptical?"
>>141141
"That, I can understand. I would ask you to trust me, just as I am trusting you. I have not tried to mislead you yet."
He looks to the private to address him.
"What is wrong?"
"That, I can understand. I would ask you to trust me, just as I am trusting you. I have not tried to mislead you yet."
He looks to the private to address him.
"What is wrong?"
>>141139
"Even if I wanted to take him prisoner, we do not have resources to keep him for any extended period of time. And just as it will not affect Hives or his brothers fighting if we retake these cocooned ponies, letting this one drone go back home will not affect Equestria or our ponies fighting."
"Even if I wanted to take him prisoner, we do not have resources to keep him for any extended period of time. And just as it will not affect Hives or his brothers fighting if we retake these cocooned ponies, letting this one drone go back home will not affect Equestria or our ponies fighting."
>>141144
The private is silent a moment, and then relays the information to the drone. The latter nods quickly and sharply
"Danke."
The private is silent a moment, and then relays the information to the drone. The latter nods quickly and sharply
"Danke."
>>141145
Silver, the drone, and the private continue to move towards the courthouse and it's basement.
Silver, the drone, and the private continue to move towards the courthouse and it's basement.
>>141146
The Misfortune County Courthouse is not the fanciest government building Silver has seen in his life. Still, with two and a half floors, bright red brick walls, a dome, Doric columns by the entry way, and marble around portions of the entryway, it's fancier than most structures in this high desert.
Between the town hall and the courthouse is a small area of open grass not more than forty feet across that is a sort of public area. Still, it's decorated with a metal statue - admittedly not life size - of a covered wagon and an earth pony before it on the far left. In the center is the flag pole with the alicorn flag and the green white and blue flag. On the far right is a statue of a pegasus holding what seems to be either a musket or a single shot gun, along with engraved granite stones. Must be some kind of war memorial.
Going past these, the flight of stone steps leading up to the courthouse doors is perhaps as high as eight or nine feet. Entering through the brass-framed doors, Silver sees himself inside a kind of landing with doors on the far side, a tile covered hallway leading left and right, and to the sides, wooden stairs leading up and down.
Door the stairs there is only a much smaller hallway to the county clerk's office, the county treasurer, and the records room.
The Misfortune County Courthouse is not the fanciest government building Silver has seen in his life. Still, with two and a half floors, bright red brick walls, a dome, Doric columns by the entry way, and marble around portions of the entryway, it's fancier than most structures in this high desert.
Between the town hall and the courthouse is a small area of open grass not more than forty feet across that is a sort of public area. Still, it's decorated with a metal statue - admittedly not life size - of a covered wagon and an earth pony before it on the far left. In the center is the flag pole with the alicorn flag and the green white and blue flag. On the far right is a statue of a pegasus holding what seems to be either a musket or a single shot gun, along with engraved granite stones. Must be some kind of war memorial.
Going past these, the flight of stone steps leading up to the courthouse doors is perhaps as high as eight or nine feet. Entering through the brass-framed doors, Silver sees himself inside a kind of landing with doors on the far side, a tile covered hallway leading left and right, and to the sides, wooden stairs leading up and down.
Door the stairs there is only a much smaller hallway to the county clerk's office, the county treasurer, and the records room.
>>141148
The private says, "to the left."
There is a wooden door here that is broken open, which leads into a front office, and then through there to a room in the back. It is row of shelves and some number of filing cabinets, with walls that have windows along the top. But it's what's between the shelves that Silver is interested in:
Thin cocoooned ponies. Some of these are transparent, some white, and some have a blacker shade. In most, he can see at least some of the details of the creatures underneath. Most are male. Most are stripped of all clothing. The few that don't wear Equestrian Army uniforms. Their appearances vary from near fetal positions with closed eyes, to crossed limbs like they are in coffins, to less elegant, generally death-like poses. Some have eyes opened like inglorious dead, and some are closed. There are maybe 30 or so in this room, though it's hard to tell with not all of the room visible at once. The cocoons prevent Silver from moving through.
The private says, "to the left."
There is a wooden door here that is broken open, which leads into a front office, and then through there to a room in the back. It is row of shelves and some number of filing cabinets, with walls that have windows along the top. But it's what's between the shelves that Silver is interested in:
Thin cocoooned ponies. Some of these are transparent, some white, and some have a blacker shade. In most, he can see at least some of the details of the creatures underneath. Most are male. Most are stripped of all clothing. The few that don't wear Equestrian Army uniforms. Their appearances vary from near fetal positions with closed eyes, to crossed limbs like they are in coffins, to less elegant, generally death-like poses. Some have eyes opened like inglorious dead, and some are closed. There are maybe 30 or so in this room, though it's hard to tell with not all of the room visible at once. The cocoons prevent Silver from moving through.
>>141149
"Sweet Celestia...you were not lying one bit..."
He turns to the drone, looking almost astonished.
"How did you replace all of them in such small time frame? As far as I know, your operation only started between last night and this morning."
"Sweet Celestia...you were not lying one bit..."
He turns to the drone, looking almost astonished.
"How did you replace all of them in such small time frame? As far as I know, your operation only started between last night and this morning."
>>141150
The private speaks to the drone, who says some things back. The drone's response seems almost short compared to the response
"A cattle trail took us through the front. We found a truck heading through the valley and pretended to be lost soldiers whose truck breakdown. We replaced the driver, and hid the vanguard in the truck. The vanguard entered the town and replaced key communication personnel and officers. We tried to drug the food, but the group was too large so we instead waited until night. We made a point of replacing the sentries and guards before nightfall. That is when the rest of us came. We took most of the personnel while they were sleeping, going room by room. Then we took the townsponies, going house by house. Most were gone, but many were here. This took all night. Not all of the ponies were taken. Some, like truck drivers, were left alone because they would not notice. Some of the ponies were awake and fought back. We explained the sound of gunshots to those left behind as soldiers spooked by coyotes in the night. Some became wise; we took them too. There were more ponies here than there were of us. We only replaced those whose absence would be noticed first."
The private speaks to the drone, who says some things back. The drone's response seems almost short compared to the response
"A cattle trail took us through the front. We found a truck heading through the valley and pretended to be lost soldiers whose truck breakdown. We replaced the driver, and hid the vanguard in the truck. The vanguard entered the town and replaced key communication personnel and officers. We tried to drug the food, but the group was too large so we instead waited until night. We made a point of replacing the sentries and guards before nightfall. That is when the rest of us came. We took most of the personnel while they were sleeping, going room by room. Then we took the townsponies, going house by house. Most were gone, but many were here. This took all night. Not all of the ponies were taken. Some, like truck drivers, were left alone because they would not notice. Some of the ponies were awake and fought back. We explained the sound of gunshots to those left behind as soldiers spooked by coyotes in the night. Some became wise; we took them too. There were more ponies here than there were of us. We only replaced those whose absence would be noticed first."
>>141151
"Huh...methodical. I would be impressed, if it were not so scary how close my platoon could have come to suffering same fate. It is good thing we did not accept your offer to provide food."
Silver looks back at the cocoons, then again at the drone.
"One more question, if you do not mind. Did your group know we were coming at all, when my platoon marched into Vale?"
"Huh...methodical. I would be impressed, if it were not so scary how close my platoon could have come to suffering same fate. It is good thing we did not accept your offer to provide food."
Silver looks back at the cocoons, then again at the drone.
"One more question, if you do not mind. Did your group know we were coming at all, when my platoon marched into Vale?"
>>141152
"We knew that combat troops could be sent as reinforcements or replacements, along with supplies. We did not know that your specific platoon was coming through, or that it would stay."
"We knew that combat troops could be sent as reinforcements or replacements, along with supplies. We did not know that your specific platoon was coming through, or that it would stay."
>>141153
"That would explain your commander's insistence we leave for front line as soon as possible, besides that our presense would jeapordize your mission to cut Frontline off from Command..."
He scratches his muzzle in thought.
"I do apologize, but there is one, final question that I would like to ask, before you go. I noticed one of my ponies disappeared while we were preparing to confront your commander. Was he disguised changeling going to alert your unit that we were onto you? Were you prepared for confrontation before shots were first fired, or did it catch you off guard?"
"That would explain your commander's insistence we leave for front line as soon as possible, besides that our presense would jeapordize your mission to cut Frontline off from Command..."
He scratches his muzzle in thought.
"I do apologize, but there is one, final question that I would like to ask, before you go. I noticed one of my ponies disappeared while we were preparing to confront your commander. Was he disguised changeling going to alert your unit that we were onto you? Were you prepared for confrontation before shots were first fired, or did it catch you off guard?"
>>141154
"That pony strayed from his unit and was replaced. He was in an attachment, and Ponies in attachments tend to be less well known by other members of the unit. He left when there seemed to be some kind of inspection for changelings, and he told us. We did not know if you were suspicious, if this was part of general paranoia, or if it was a real eye exam.
Confrontations are always possible, so some troops were set up around the town hall. My unit was positioned to defend the telephone office after the town hall fell."
"That pony strayed from his unit and was replaced. He was in an attachment, and Ponies in attachments tend to be less well known by other members of the unit. He left when there seemed to be some kind of inspection for changelings, and he told us. We did not know if you were suspicious, if this was part of general paranoia, or if it was a real eye exam.
Confrontations are always possible, so some troops were set up around the town hall. My unit was positioned to defend the telephone office after the town hall fell."
>>141155
"You would not happen to know where he ended up, exactly? We already found our radio operator, whom had also been replaced."
"You would not happen to know where he ended up, exactly? We already found our radio operator, whom had also been replaced."
>>141156
"Most likely in a house on the other side of the river" He said
"I think that is where they found him."
"Most likely in a house on the other side of the river" He said
"I think that is where they found him."
>>141157
Silver smiles brightly, and even offers the drone a hoofshake.
"Thank you. I would say you have more than upheld your side of bargain, now I will uphold mine. Life, for life."
Silver smiles brightly, and even offers the drone a hoofshake.
"Thank you. I would say you have more than upheld your side of bargain, now I will uphold mine. Life, for life."
>>141159
Silver nods. He still offers the hoofshake, if the drone so desires to except it. That is, if changelings are familiar with the act.
Silver nods. He still offers the hoofshake, if the drone so desires to except it. That is, if changelings are familiar with the act.
>>141161
Silver just shrugs, and retracts the hoof. He asks of the changeling, before he leaves.
"What will you do?"
Silver just shrugs, and retracts the hoof. He asks of the changeling, before he leaves.
"What will you do?"
>>141163
Silver is a little taken aback by the changeling's statement.
"No, just...wondering what you will do now. If you would rather not, you do not have to say anything."
Silver is a little taken aback by the changeling's statement.
"No, just...wondering what you will do now. If you would rather not, you do not have to say anything."
>>141167
Silver lets him go, then turns to the private.
"Let us go tell Lieutenant what we have learned about where cocooned ponies are."
Silver lets him go, then turns to the private.
"Let us go tell Lieutenant what we have learned about where cocooned ponies are."
>>141170
They lay there. Whether these cocoons continuous drain the life essence out of their captives like the sap tap of a maple tree is not known to Silver.
Silver goes with the private back towards Brisbuck, whom he finds in the main hall.
They lay there. Whether these cocoons continuous drain the life essence out of their captives like the sap tap of a maple tree is not known to Silver.
Silver goes with the private back towards Brisbuck, whom he finds in the main hall.
>>141173
"Not only that, we now know where they had placed captured townsponies, and general location of where our missing machinegunner is."
"Not only that, we now know where they had placed captured townsponies, and general location of where our missing machinegunner is."
>>141174
"Excellent. That is one less thing to worry about."
He pauses for a moment, and then,
"Our scouts believe we know where the drones at the Old Stone House fled to. We believe they went to a dairy processing facility just west of the town."
"Excellent. That is one less thing to worry about."
He pauses for a moment, and then,
"Our scouts believe we know where the drones at the Old Stone House fled to. We believe they went to a dairy processing facility just west of the town."
>>141175
"That is problem. When they captured members of 322nd, they split them up between courthouse across street from here...and dairy processing plant."
"That is problem. When they captured members of 322nd, they split them up between courthouse across street from here...and dairy processing plant."
>>141176
"I see... They made a stand at the church, so it makes they would at the dairy plant as well."
"I see... They made a stand at the church, so it makes they would at the dairy plant as well."
>>141177
"We need to be careful about using mortar against them, lest we accidentally kill number of ponies in process. We may need multiple squads to take it without explosives or excessive casualties."
"We need to be careful about using mortar against them, lest we accidentally kill number of ponies in process. We may need multiple squads to take it without explosives or excessive casualties."
>>141178
"Yes. That is true."
Brisbuck looks away and then back to Silver
"The Front line is under attack, and this valley is the only quick way to funnel troops, supplies, and the wounded either towards the frontline or away from it for a decent-sized area. The light goes out in less than an hour. If the Front is really under attack, we have to secure everything by the roadway."
"Yes. That is true."
Brisbuck looks away and then back to Silver
"The Front line is under attack, and this valley is the only quick way to funnel troops, supplies, and the wounded either towards the frontline or away from it for a decent-sized area. The light goes out in less than an hour. If the Front is really under attack, we have to secure everything by the roadway."
>>141181
"These changelings are fairly deep in enemy territory, have limited supplies and equipment, have taken massive casualties, and are surrounded, outmanned, and outgunned. They did not have enough changelings to replace everypony in 332nd and remaining townsponies, we have already wiped out two squads completely, and their remaining forces have split up to defend their last holdings in Vale. If we wish to quickly and efficiently destroy changeling defenders before night comes and without losing many ponies, then we must commit fully to assaulting each remaining group of changelings in turn with all of our troops and press our numbers advantage in each individual battle. 'Defeat in Detail'."
"These changelings are fairly deep in enemy territory, have limited supplies and equipment, have taken massive casualties, and are surrounded, outmanned, and outgunned. They did not have enough changelings to replace everypony in 332nd and remaining townsponies, we have already wiped out two squads completely, and their remaining forces have split up to defend their last holdings in Vale. If we wish to quickly and efficiently destroy changeling defenders before night comes and without losing many ponies, then we must commit fully to assaulting each remaining group of changelings in turn with all of our troops and press our numbers advantage in each individual battle. 'Defeat in Detail'."
>>141182
"That sounds excellent, Sergeant Sword. We had to split up before because we were surrounded and did not know where the enemy was. Now, we are on the advance. Let's show them what little ponies can do."
"That sounds excellent, Sergeant Sword. We had to split up before because we were surrounded and did not know where the enemy was. Now, we are on the advance. Let's show them what little ponies can do."
>>141185
Silver nods, lowers his hoof, and shouts out for the entire building to hear:
"ALRIGHT SOLDIERS, I WANT EVERYPONY GEARED UP, OUTSIDE, AND IN FORMATION IN FIVE! WE ARE TAKING THIS CITY BACK!"
Silver nods, lowers his hoof, and shouts out for the entire building to hear:
"ALRIGHT SOLDIERS, I WANT EVERYPONY GEARED UP, OUTSIDE, AND IN FORMATION IN FIVE! WE ARE TAKING THIS CITY BACK!"
>>141186
This provokes a rather loud response of yelling and wooing as ponies go outside, carrying their guns from their positions.
Going outside, in the front row, Silver can see the ponies of his platoon. Behind him stands Brisbuck with his helmet and carbine. In front of him stands Amber Grain and Salt Lick, though the former is fairly wounded. Firm Heart is absent from the section, but a rather tired looking Hazelred is now present. In A Company, Silver can see the ten ponies there, including the pink corporal. The ten ponies of B Squad, including its wounded Sargeant, a cream colored Pegasus scout, and the black colt with the machine gun stand next in line. Then the 10 ponies of C Squad, including Sleetfall and Cornflake. Finally, there are the four ponies of the weapons section.
All ponies able to stand are accounted for. They cheer,
"Woo!"
"Let's beat these bastards back!"
"Squash these buggers!"
This provokes a rather loud response of yelling and wooing as ponies go outside, carrying their guns from their positions.
Going outside, in the front row, Silver can see the ponies of his platoon. Behind him stands Brisbuck with his helmet and carbine. In front of him stands Amber Grain and Salt Lick, though the former is fairly wounded. Firm Heart is absent from the section, but a rather tired looking Hazelred is now present. In A Company, Silver can see the ten ponies there, including the pink corporal. The ten ponies of B Squad, including its wounded Sargeant, a cream colored Pegasus scout, and the black colt with the machine gun stand next in line. Then the 10 ponies of C Squad, including Sleetfall and Cornflake. Finally, there are the four ponies of the weapons section.
All ponies able to stand are accounted for. They cheer,
"Woo!"
"Let's beat these bastards back!"
"Squash these buggers!"
>>141187
"Ponies! It is time! These changelings thought they could control us, fool us, that we would let them capture innocent ponies freely and let them get away with it! They deride us as 'little ponies'! Let us shatter these delusions! We outnumber them! We outgun them!
And we know right where they are hiding! We will drive these roaches from their nests and liberate Vale and all captured ponies therein! Let us show them what little ponies can do!"
"Ponies! It is time! These changelings thought they could control us, fool us, that we would let them capture innocent ponies freely and let them get away with it! They deride us as 'little ponies'! Let us shatter these delusions! We outnumber them! We outgun them!
And we know right where they are hiding! We will drive these roaches from their nests and liberate Vale and all captured ponies therein! Let us show them what little ponies can do!"
>>141188
Loud cheering erupts, and several ponies hold up their weapons into the air.
"Wooo!"
"Let's take it back!"
"Stomp the roaches!"
Loud cheering erupts, and several ponies hold up their weapons into the air.
"Wooo!"
"Let's take it back!"
"Stomp the roaches!"
>>141189
"Soldiers, follow me!"
Silver leads the sufficiently hyped up ponies towards the location of the dairy procession plant, prepared to take the location from the changelings.
"Soldiers, follow me!"
Silver leads the sufficiently hyped up ponies towards the location of the dairy procession plant, prepared to take the location from the changelings.
>>141190
Silver can certainly charge if he likes, but Brisbuck and Amber Grain have information on the details of the location.
The plant is located immediately west of town, a few hundred feet from the main cluster of buildings. It is north of Old Mecc Road, or to the right, and connects to the rail line in the back. it is just below, and somewhat south of a large hill, as at that point the valley takes a bend southwards as it goes further west. It's walls are painted white and it is mostly one story, with a number of loading docks, and four large stainless steel cylinders. The 332nd was evidently using it for at least some storage or loading and unloading, given that it has space for carts and trucks.
The most significant thing by far, however, is what the Changelings have captured. They have apparently taken a couple small, admittedly outdated Equestrian Anti-tank guns and have placed them near the roadway, one each facing east and west. The guns are not powerful enough to take out most modern tanks, nor are they especially effective at the anti-personnel role as artillery. Still, they have a means of combating against cover, and more importantly, a means of destroying almost any vehicle the 23rd or command in Wald could send down Old Mecc Trail road.
Silver can certainly charge if he likes, but Brisbuck and Amber Grain have information on the details of the location.
The plant is located immediately west of town, a few hundred feet from the main cluster of buildings. It is north of Old Mecc Road, or to the right, and connects to the rail line in the back. it is just below, and somewhat south of a large hill, as at that point the valley takes a bend southwards as it goes further west. It's walls are painted white and it is mostly one story, with a number of loading docks, and four large stainless steel cylinders. The 332nd was evidently using it for at least some storage or loading and unloading, given that it has space for carts and trucks.
The most significant thing by far, however, is what the Changelings have captured. They have apparently taken a couple small, admittedly outdated Equestrian Anti-tank guns and have placed them near the roadway, one each facing east and west. The guns are not powerful enough to take out most modern tanks, nor are they especially effective at the anti-personnel role as artillery. Still, they have a means of combating against cover, and more importantly, a means of destroying almost any vehicle the 23rd or command in Wald could send down Old Mecc Trail road.
>>141191
They will definitely want to make their assault from the hill. Is there much cover on the hill, any brush or tall grass?
They will definitely want to make their assault from the hill. Is there much cover on the hill, any brush or tall grass?
>>141192
The hill, while not nearly as tall as the Unicorn Mountains that loom over the horizon to the south and southwest, is still quite tall, perhaps a thousand feet to its crest. However, the slope down is not straight or consistent, but has several ridge lines, which slope down and in one instance next to town, curves south. These ridges could hide an area behind them.
The hillside itself lacks substantial cover. Much of it is low grass, parts of it are completely barren dirt, and the hill is dotted with Big Sagebrush, the most common large vegetation in the region outside of irrigated fields. The sage brush can be several feet high in many areas, and can perhaps obscure a pony that is prone behind it.
The one hill is far from the only notable detail, although it is the most notable. Similar hills exist on the opposite side of the valley, although of course further away and usually smaller. Behind that the hill - to the right relative to Silver's position, and to the Northwest of the town - is a small break between hills where a creek flows, as well as a railway and dirt path. The creek and railway presumably connect up to Benson and another portion of the Cascadian Front, and both connect with the valley at Vale.
The houseline ends only a couple hundred feet from the base of the dairy processing facility, with several houses facing it. The tops of the grain elevator and church are within theoretical rifle range of the dairy processing facility, albeit a scoped rifle would be preferred.
The hill, while not nearly as tall as the Unicorn Mountains that loom over the horizon to the south and southwest, is still quite tall, perhaps a thousand feet to its crest. However, the slope down is not straight or consistent, but has several ridge lines, which slope down and in one instance next to town, curves south. These ridges could hide an area behind them.
The hillside itself lacks substantial cover. Much of it is low grass, parts of it are completely barren dirt, and the hill is dotted with Big Sagebrush, the most common large vegetation in the region outside of irrigated fields. The sage brush can be several feet high in many areas, and can perhaps obscure a pony that is prone behind it.
The one hill is far from the only notable detail, although it is the most notable. Similar hills exist on the opposite side of the valley, although of course further away and usually smaller. Behind that the hill - to the right relative to Silver's position, and to the Northwest of the town - is a small break between hills where a creek flows, as well as a railway and dirt path. The creek and railway presumably connect up to Benson and another portion of the Cascadian Front, and both connect with the valley at Vale.
The houseline ends only a couple hundred feet from the base of the dairy processing facility, with several houses facing it. The tops of the grain elevator and church are within theoretical rifle range of the dairy processing facility, albeit a scoped rifle would be preferred.
>>141193
Silver poses a question to Brisbuck and Amber Grain.
"Do any of our soldiers have scoped rifles?"
Silver poses a question to Brisbuck and Amber Grain.
"Do any of our soldiers have scoped rifles?"
>>141195
Silver points out the church tower.
"Send him and one other soldier to watch his back. Having sniper support may be crucial in battle to take outside of facility. We should also use ridgelines and brush on hill to station rifleponies. Our first targets are their AT guns and any snipers they may have."
Silver points out the church tower.
"Send him and one other soldier to watch his back. Having sniper support may be crucial in battle to take outside of facility. We should also use ridgelines and brush on hill to station rifleponies. Our first targets are their AT guns and any snipers they may have."
>>141196
"It could be. But be aware we don't have any soldiers who are experienced marksmen. In fact, we are almost out of combat experienced ponies at all, not counting today, that is. We are down squad leaders on both B and C squads.
A sniper in the church probably won't be noticed by the changelings and probably will not be shot at by the anti-tank gun, but it's also possible it won't have the best angle on at least some lines of attack.
We can definitely use the ridgeline, but note that that's beyond the range of submachine guns. Our rifles can shoot that far, but it's not close range."
"It could be. But be aware we don't have any soldiers who are experienced marksmen. In fact, we are almost out of combat experienced ponies at all, not counting today, that is. We are down squad leaders on both B and C squads.
A sniper in the church probably won't be noticed by the changelings and probably will not be shot at by the anti-tank gun, but it's also possible it won't have the best angle on at least some lines of attack.
We can definitely use the ridgeline, but note that that's beyond the range of submachine guns. Our rifles can shoot that far, but it's not close range."
>>141197
"Indeed. If we can, we can also use our MGs on ridgeline to keep any changeling defeders suppressed. It would give those with SMGs chance to rush down to close range without getting shot at."
"Indeed. If we can, we can also use our MGs on ridgeline to keep any changeling defeders suppressed. It would give those with SMGs chance to rush down to close range without getting shot at."
>>141198
"True. And when we clear the building, we will want to use SMGs up close. We don't know how many changelings will be there. We know there were around a squad's strength when we made them flee from the Old Stone House. They didn't have a machine gun, which is why we were able to drive them out in the first place, but we don't know what they have there."
The Platoon has its three light machine guns, and the medium machine gun. Of course it has the mortar. Of Changeling machine guns, the captured one is out of ammunition, one is blown to hell, and the Equestrian heavy machine gun is shot to Tartarus. Changeling rifles are allegedly slightly better at range, but generally comparable, and Changeling machinepistols are a preferred captured weapon.
"True. And when we clear the building, we will want to use SMGs up close. We don't know how many changelings will be there. We know there were around a squad's strength when we made them flee from the Old Stone House. They didn't have a machine gun, which is why we were able to drive them out in the first place, but we don't know what they have there."
The Platoon has its three light machine guns, and the medium machine gun. Of course it has the mortar. Of Changeling machine guns, the captured one is out of ammunition, one is blown to hell, and the Equestrian heavy machine gun is shot to Tartarus. Changeling rifles are allegedly slightly better at range, but generally comparable, and Changeling machinepistols are a preferred captured weapon.
>>141199
"I imagine we have at least one pair of binoculars among us. We should be able to scout out changeling positions before we make our move, and see what they have outside."
The mortar is definitely out of the question for this assault, but the MGs are fair game. Combined, they should be able to provide enough suppression against the changeling defenders to allow those with SMGs to advance to the plant.
"I imagine we have at least one pair of binoculars among us. We should be able to scout out changeling positions before we make our move, and see what they have outside."
The mortar is definitely out of the question for this assault, but the MGs are fair game. Combined, they should be able to provide enough suppression against the changeling defenders to allow those with SMGs to advance to the plant.
>>141200
"Yes, we have a couple pairs. Nopony has reported machine gun fire from that location thus far."
"Yes, we have a couple pairs. Nopony has reported machine gun fire from that location thus far."
>>141203
Silver continues to advance to the location with the squad, asking for one of the pairs of binoculars along the way.
Silver continues to advance to the location with the squad, asking for one of the pairs of binoculars along the way.
>>141204
Silver goes past the courthouse, further down the road to the Inn, and even further down to the creek. He crosses the bridge and sees a few houses on the other side. Then he goes past the Old Stone House, a two story house with a historical marker, and whose stones show signs of bullet chipping
Silver goes past the courthouse, further down the road to the Inn, and even further down to the creek. He crosses the bridge and sees a few houses on the other side. Then he goes past the Old Stone House, a two story house with a historical marker, and whose stones show signs of bullet chipping
>>141207
"Indeed. We had to shoot them out. They nipped two of our soldiers in the process, but I think we got some of them. At least one didn't make it out."
"Indeed. We had to shoot them out. They nipped two of our soldiers in the process, but I think we got some of them. At least one didn't make it out."
>>141211
Silver passes a few more houses, and houses with minor water damage still visible on the first few feet, with a small saloon being the last building on Old Mecc before Main and Old Mech Trail Roads merge and make the bend southwest and ultimately towards the break between the Unicorn and Upper Unicorn ranges. Silver has seen the trail that follows the creak northwest and the path around the hill.
Looking at the dairy plant, he finds that the situation is in many ways like that of the grain elevator down south, with trucks on the side and in front. What is new is the anti-tank gun that faces towards town, and the anti-tank gun that faces away from town, down the valley. The latter is partly behind a truck so as to obscure its presence. Silver can see a number of riflelines have taken up on the roof of the building, as well as around it, around trucks. Most do not seem to be at defensive positions, but some are, and at least one machine gun is visible on top of the building. Silver can see that this is larger than squad strength here.
Silver passes a few more houses, and houses with minor water damage still visible on the first few feet, with a small saloon being the last building on Old Mecc before Main and Old Mech Trail Roads merge and make the bend southwest and ultimately towards the break between the Unicorn and Upper Unicorn ranges. Silver has seen the trail that follows the creak northwest and the path around the hill.
Looking at the dairy plant, he finds that the situation is in many ways like that of the grain elevator down south, with trucks on the side and in front. What is new is the anti-tank gun that faces towards town, and the anti-tank gun that faces away from town, down the valley. The latter is partly behind a truck so as to obscure its presence. Silver can see a number of riflelines have taken up on the roof of the building, as well as around it, around trucks. Most do not seem to be at defensive positions, but some are, and at least one machine gun is visible on top of the building. Silver can see that this is larger than squad strength here.
>>141217
Silver tells all of this to Brisbuck and Amber Grain after he's finished scouting.
"It is good we brought our entire fighting force."
Silver tells all of this to Brisbuck and Amber Grain after he's finished scouting.
"It is good we brought our entire fighting force."
>>141219
"I am concerned that use of mortar will end up with numerous casualties from cocooned ponies. I do not know where in building they are."
"I am concerned that use of mortar will end up with numerous casualties from cocooned ponies. I do not know where in building they are."
>>141220
"True..." He says, looking back. A truck, with headlights on, comes down Old Mecc Trail Road and begins to pull in next to the dairy plant
"True..." He says, looking back. A truck, with headlights on, comes down Old Mecc Trail Road and begins to pull in next to the dairy plant
>>141222
The truck stops. While the right side of the truck is blocked by the edge of the dairy facility, Silver can see a pony in Equestrian uniform step out of the driver's seat, and a couple ponies going up to the back of the truck to unload it
The truck stops. While the right side of the truck is blocked by the edge of the dairy facility, Silver can see a pony in Equestrian uniform step out of the driver's seat, and a couple ponies going up to the back of the truck to unload it
>>141225
Silver whispers to the other commanders.
"They are unloading additional MG. They are fortifying their position."
Silver whispers to the other commanders.
"They are unloading additional MG. They are fortifying their position."
>>141226
Brisbuck:
"Sounds about right. They want to keep the 23rd from resupplying, reinforcing, or withdrawing."
Brisbuck:
"Sounds about right. They want to keep the 23rd from resupplying, reinforcing, or withdrawing."
>>141227
"Hmm...I am curious, did they consolidate their forces here? I know they had army trucks at grain elevator, maybe they realized they were outgunned and moved everything to dairy plant."
"Hmm...I am curious, did they consolidate their forces here? I know they had army trucks at grain elevator, maybe they realized they were outgunned and moved everything to dairy plant."
>>141228
"No. They would have had to drive past us, and we would have seen them. Unless maybe they went on a road around town. I think we would have seen them on Whinnyton or Main, and we absolutely would have seen them on Old Mecc. Unless maybe our ponies were paying less attention than we thought? Anyways, that's an Equestrian logistics truck right there, so they definitely took it from the 23rd's supply elements."
"No. They would have had to drive past us, and we would have seen them. Unless maybe they went on a road around town. I think we would have seen them on Whinnyton or Main, and we absolutely would have seen them on Old Mecc. Unless maybe our ponies were paying less attention than we thought? Anyways, that's an Equestrian logistics truck right there, so they definitely took it from the 23rd's supply elements."
>>141229
"I do not know. I do not know where they are getting these supplies and soldier, if not from grain elevator. Regardless, we must make assault soon, lest they bring even more in."
"I do not know. I do not know where they are getting these supplies and soldier, if not from grain elevator. Regardless, we must make assault soon, lest they bring even more in."
>>141230
"Absolutely. When nightfall comes, it will be easier for them to hold their position or strike out. Let's not give them the advantage."
Off in the distance, Silver hears crackles and booms. Before, there were a few. Now, there are many. Some are louder and last longer, but some are shorter and sharper, and the latter are more numerous. The sounds increase in number, so that they are like distant drumbeats, or perhaps machine gun fire. But Silver has heard drums, and he knows what machine gun fire sounds like, and this is neither. It is more distant, more irregular, and louder, rolling over the hills and down the valley, or echoing off the mountains.
"Absolutely. When nightfall comes, it will be easier for them to hold their position or strike out. Let's not give them the advantage."
Off in the distance, Silver hears crackles and booms. Before, there were a few. Now, there are many. Some are louder and last longer, but some are shorter and sharper, and the latter are more numerous. The sounds increase in number, so that they are like distant drumbeats, or perhaps machine gun fire. But Silver has heard drums, and he knows what machine gun fire sounds like, and this is neither. It is more distant, more irregular, and louder, rolling over the hills and down the valley, or echoing off the mountains.
>>141231
Silver looks a little worried.
"There is also that. I would like to capture those trucks if we are able. Should changelings advance to here, we can use them to evacuate wounded and civilians.
"Now, let us get our ponies to take positions. This will be one big battle."
Silver looks a little worried.
"There is also that. I would like to capture those trucks if we are able. Should changelings advance to here, we can use them to evacuate wounded and civilians.
"Now, let us get our ponies to take positions. This will be one big battle."
>>141232
"Yes. They will likely be useful for helping the 23rd as well.
Should everypony be along the ridge up there?"
"Yes. They will likely be useful for helping the 23rd as well.
Should everypony be along the ridge up there?"
>>141234
"Well... We can't attack simultaneously from the other side of the valley because we don't have the communications for that. We could try having a single squad attack from town so that the position is flanked, but it would make that squad vulnerable to their guns. There is more than one ridge line, although that one" pointing to the one that curves south "is the closest."
"Well... We can't attack simultaneously from the other side of the valley because we don't have the communications for that. We could try having a single squad attack from town so that the position is flanked, but it would make that squad vulnerable to their guns. There is more than one ridge line, although that one" pointing to the one that curves south "is the closest."
>>141235
Silver nods.
"It is your call, Lieutenant. I would recommend using multiple ridgelines to separate their fire."
Silver nods.
"It is your call, Lieutenant. I would recommend using multiple ridgelines to separate their fire."
>>141236
"Well then sir, let's bring them up and place them along the ridge lines.
You mentioned taking a sniper away from the group and placing them in the church tower?"
"Well then sir, let's bring them up and place them along the ridge lines.
You mentioned taking a sniper away from the group and placing them in the church tower?"
>>141238
"I recommend Mild Mill. He scored the best in training. As for the pony to watch his back... well, perhaps that should be Hazelred. He's still not in great condition for moving, running, or long range shooting, so he may be best in closed spaces. For his weapon, well, I think he should either take my carbine, and I pick up a rifle, or he should take one of the changeling SMGs."
"I recommend Mild Mill. He scored the best in training. As for the pony to watch his back... well, perhaps that should be Hazelred. He's still not in great condition for moving, running, or long range shooting, so he may be best in closed spaces. For his weapon, well, I think he should either take my carbine, and I pick up a rifle, or he should take one of the changeling SMGs."
>>141240
"I will take that advice. What do you think about Firm Heart and the few wounded ponies under his care?
"I will take that advice. What do you think about Firm Heart and the few wounded ponies under his care?
>>141241
"We should keep them back. Perhaps have them take pot shots from hill while changelings do not shoot them back, but they should not advance to assault plant in CQC."
"We should keep them back. Perhaps have them take pot shots from hill while changelings do not shoot them back, but they should not advance to assault plant in CQC."
>>141245
"That is...not exactly what I meant. I meant that, with us attacking at our current full strength, they will be focused on defending against assault to think about counter attacking."
"That is...not exactly what I meant. I meant that, with us attacking at our current full strength, they will be focused on defending against assault to think about counter attacking."
>>141246
"Well, you wanted a pony to defend the sniper. Still, the Changelings can be rather aggressive, and I hope our full strength on the attack is enough."
"Well, you wanted a pony to defend the sniper. Still, the Changelings can be rather aggressive, and I hope our full strength on the attack is enough."
>>141252
If Silver is still looking at the Dairy processor, he can see two alleged ponies walk outside... though both carry the changeling machinepistol around slings on their backs. One wears the markings of an Equestrian First Lieutenant. The other wears the markings of a First Sergeant.
Silver is able to go back to his ponies, and they go to the creek, walking on the trail back. The ponies walk around the hill, before starting to climb the hill
[1d20 = 17]
Roll die
If Silver is still looking at the Dairy processor, he can see two alleged ponies walk outside... though both carry the changeling machinepistol around slings on their backs. One wears the markings of an Equestrian First Lieutenant. The other wears the markings of a First Sergeant.
Silver is able to go back to his ponies, and they go to the creek, walking on the trail back. The ponies walk around the hill, before starting to climb the hill
[1d20 = 17]
Roll die
>>141254
>>141256
From the hillside and the ridges, Silver has a view of the dairy facility from the Northwest. There are two trucks, facing southwest and away from Vale on Old Mecc. The same is true of the anti-tank gun that is visible on this side, which faces down the road. There is a metal shield across the front of it, but as Silver's group has a view down the side, Silver can see it has a full group of three alleged ponies manning it.
Silver can see four alleged ponies by the trucks with rifles. There is a Changeling machine gun, right behind the first truck, and sort of between the two trucks. It looks like this position would be at least partly hidden by the truck if viewed travelling east down Old Mecc. This position is on the ground with two alleged ponies lying prone: a machine gunner and an assistant machine gunner. There is another pony by the truck with a submachine gun.
Nearby both are the two in officer uniforms, walking together between the dairy plant and the trucks, looking at the trucks, and pointing at things.
On the north side of the plant, Silver can see a couple of the alleged ponies looking through a window on the plant. This side of the plant is brick with a few windows, unlike the windowless white colored sections on the west side. Outside is an alleged pony with a submachine gun (changeling make), and four rifleponies. These are standing out in the open. Most importantly, they are looking out in the direction of the hill, in the direction of Silver's ponies, albeit thus far looking at an area lower on the hill.
On top of the plant, there are the three towers. Three changeling drones - not disguised as ponies, but blatantly changeling drones with insect wings - fly up towards the top of the steel cylindrical towers. They have rifles. Another two drones are on top of the roof with a rifle.
Silver can barely see it, but there is another machine gun with two alleged ponies that is partly covered by the towers and faces towards town. Silver knows there is an anti-tank gun facing town, but it is obscured behind the plant from this angle.
>>141256
From the hillside and the ridges, Silver has a view of the dairy facility from the Northwest. There are two trucks, facing southwest and away from Vale on Old Mecc. The same is true of the anti-tank gun that is visible on this side, which faces down the road. There is a metal shield across the front of it, but as Silver's group has a view down the side, Silver can see it has a full group of three alleged ponies manning it.
Silver can see four alleged ponies by the trucks with rifles. There is a Changeling machine gun, right behind the first truck, and sort of between the two trucks. It looks like this position would be at least partly hidden by the truck if viewed travelling east down Old Mecc. This position is on the ground with two alleged ponies lying prone: a machine gunner and an assistant machine gunner. There is another pony by the truck with a submachine gun.
Nearby both are the two in officer uniforms, walking together between the dairy plant and the trucks, looking at the trucks, and pointing at things.
On the north side of the plant, Silver can see a couple of the alleged ponies looking through a window on the plant. This side of the plant is brick with a few windows, unlike the windowless white colored sections on the west side. Outside is an alleged pony with a submachine gun (changeling make), and four rifleponies. These are standing out in the open. Most importantly, they are looking out in the direction of the hill, in the direction of Silver's ponies, albeit thus far looking at an area lower on the hill.
On top of the plant, there are the three towers. Three changeling drones - not disguised as ponies, but blatantly changeling drones with insect wings - fly up towards the top of the steel cylindrical towers. They have rifles. Another two drones are on top of the roof with a rifle.
Silver can barely see it, but there is another machine gun with two alleged ponies that is partly covered by the towers and faces towards town. Silver knows there is an anti-tank gun facing town, but it is obscured behind the plant from this angle.
>>141259
Presumably, Silver wants to keep the machine gun section next to the ponies in the command section, for convenience of command. The squads move out along the sage, positioning themselves along a line on the top of the ridge, generally trying to hide under sage brush. Bipods are set up and ponies hoof over their machine gun magazines into a pile next to each squad machinegun. The machine gun section sets up, with three manning the medium machine gun, and a commander with a rifle.
Presumably, Silver wants to keep the machine gun section next to the ponies in the command section, for convenience of command. The squads move out along the sage, positioning themselves along a line on the top of the ridge, generally trying to hide under sage brush. Bipods are set up and ponies hoof over their machine gun magazines into a pile next to each squad machinegun. The machine gun section sets up, with three manning the medium machine gun, and a commander with a rifle.
>>141261
>>141259
There is an attempt by the anti-tank gun to fire. Fortunately, the gun seems to misfire for some reason unknown to Silver. The ambulance continues down the road, slowing down as something is clearly wrong.
At the gun, the alleged ponies remove the cartridge from the gun, one of them tossing the live round far away, while another loads it. The machine gun by the truck trains onto the ambulance, though there is no firing.
>>141259
There is an attempt by the anti-tank gun to fire. Fortunately, the gun seems to misfire for some reason unknown to Silver. The ambulance continues down the road, slowing down as something is clearly wrong.
At the gun, the alleged ponies remove the cartridge from the gun, one of them tossing the live round far away, while another loads it. The machine gun by the truck trains onto the ambulance, though there is no firing.
>>141263
Roll Die
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 15]
[1d5 = 1]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 5]
[1d5 = 5]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 5]
[1d5 = 3]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 4]
[1d5 = 2]
S A
MG [1d20 = 3] [1d25 = 7]
A MG [1d20 = 5] [1d25 = 2]
1 [1d20 = 12] [1d25 = 17]
2 [1d20 = 11] [1d25 = 7]
3 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 13]
4 [1d20 = 10] [1d25 = 14]
5 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 22]
6 [1d20 = 15] [1d25 = 2]
7 [1d20 = 13] [1d25 = 4]
8 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 14]
S B
MG [1d20 = 5] [1d25 = 3]
A MG [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 18]
1 [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 11]
2 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 11]
3 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 9]
4 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 14]
5 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 11]
6 [1d20 = 13] [1d25 = 9]
7 [1d20 = 15] [1d25 = 7]
8 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 15]
S C
MG [1d20 = 19] [1d25 = 20]
A MG [1d20 = 14] [1d25 = 24]
1 [1d20 = 8] [1d25 = 21]
2 [1d20 = 15] [1d25 = 4]
3 [1d20 = 13] [1d25 = 11]
4 [1d20 = 19] [1d25 = 2]
5 [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 21]
6 [1d20 = 8] [1d25 = 9]
7 [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 22]
8 [1d20 = 10] [1d25 = 1]
Roll Die
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 15]
[1d5 = 1]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 5]
[1d5 = 5]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 5]
[1d5 = 3]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 4]
[1d5 = 2]
S A
MG [1d20 = 3] [1d25 = 7]
A MG [1d20 = 5] [1d25 = 2]
1 [1d20 = 12] [1d25 = 17]
2 [1d20 = 11] [1d25 = 7]
3 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 13]
4 [1d20 = 10] [1d25 = 14]
5 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 22]
6 [1d20 = 15] [1d25 = 2]
7 [1d20 = 13] [1d25 = 4]
8 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 14]
S B
MG [1d20 = 5] [1d25 = 3]
A MG [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 18]
1 [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 11]
2 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 11]
3 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 9]
4 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 14]
5 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 11]
6 [1d20 = 13] [1d25 = 9]
7 [1d20 = 15] [1d25 = 7]
8 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 15]
S C
MG [1d20 = 19] [1d25 = 20]
A MG [1d20 = 14] [1d25 = 24]
1 [1d20 = 8] [1d25 = 21]
2 [1d20 = 15] [1d25 = 4]
3 [1d20 = 13] [1d25 = 11]
4 [1d20 = 19] [1d25 = 2]
5 [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 21]
6 [1d20 = 8] [1d25 = 9]
7 [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 22]
8 [1d20 = 10] [1d25 = 1]
[1d20+10 = 27]
>>141268
Silver aims down the sights of his rifle, and fires at the disguised changeling firing the AT gun at the ambulance.
>>141268
Silver aims down the sights of his rifle, and fires at the disguised changeling firing the AT gun at the ambulance.
>>141270
>>141271
Silver gets a grazing shot on his rifle. And all of E platoon follows with him in a cacophony of bullets
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 10] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 16] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 1] 3
MG Commander
[1d20 = 15] 2
MG
[1d20 = 1] 3
SA
MG. [1d20 = 6] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 12] 2
1. [1d20 = 5] 17
2. [1d20 = 17] 7
3. [1d20 = 20] 13
4. [1d20 = 11] 14
5. [1d20 = 7] 22
6. [1d20 = 8] 2
7. [1d20 = 16] 4
8. [1d20 = 3] 14
SA
MG. [1d20 = 4] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 6] 18
1. [1d20 = 4] 11
2. [1d20 = 15] 11
3. [1d20 = 20] 9
4. [1d20 = 18] 14
5. [1d20 = 8] 11
6. [1d20 = 10] 9
7. [1d20 = 19] 7
8. [1d20 = 4] 15
SA
MG. [1d20 = 19] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 9] 24
1. [1d20 = 8] 21
2. [1d20 = 10] 4
3. [1d20 = 3] 11
4. [1d20 = 5] 2
5. [1d20 = 3] 21
6. [1d20 = 14] 9
7. [1d20 = 8] 22
8. [1d20 = 11] 1
>>141271
Silver gets a grazing shot on his rifle. And all of E platoon follows with him in a cacophony of bullets
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 10] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 16] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 1] 3
MG Commander
[1d20 = 15] 2
MG
[1d20 = 1] 3
SA
MG. [1d20 = 6] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 12] 2
1. [1d20 = 5] 17
2. [1d20 = 17] 7
3. [1d20 = 20] 13
4. [1d20 = 11] 14
5. [1d20 = 7] 22
6. [1d20 = 8] 2
7. [1d20 = 16] 4
8. [1d20 = 3] 14
SA
MG. [1d20 = 4] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 6] 18
1. [1d20 = 4] 11
2. [1d20 = 15] 11
3. [1d20 = 20] 9
4. [1d20 = 18] 14
5. [1d20 = 8] 11
6. [1d20 = 10] 9
7. [1d20 = 19] 7
8. [1d20 = 4] 15
SA
MG. [1d20 = 19] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 9] 24
1. [1d20 = 8] 21
2. [1d20 = 10] 4
3. [1d20 = 3] 11
4. [1d20 = 5] 2
5. [1d20 = 3] 21
6. [1d20 = 14] 9
7. [1d20 = 8] 22
8. [1d20 = 11] 1
>>141272
AG
[2d8 = 4] 5
MG Commander
[2d8 = 7]
SA
2. [2d8 = 7] 7
3. [1d20 = 4] [2d8 = 7] 13
7. [2d8 = 5] 4
SB
3. [1d20 = 9] [2d8 = 8] 9
4. [2d8 = 4] 14
7. [2d8 = 3] 7
SC
MG
AG
[2d8 = 4] 5
MG Commander
[2d8 = 7]
SA
2. [2d8 = 7] 7
3. [1d20 = 4] [2d8 = 7] 13
7. [2d8 = 5] 4
SB
3. [1d20 = 9] [2d8 = 8] 9
4. [2d8 = 4] 14
7. [2d8 = 3] 7
SC
MG
>>141273
>>141267
Several changelings are shot and take wounds. One changeling - only one - falls down, one of the two creatures on top of the roof towards the northwest edge. It is hit with a hail of machine gun bullets, and its disguise fades away, leaving it as a mangled bug.
At the Anti-tank gun, the gunner and an assistant are hit with bullets. All three creatures try to pull away from the anti-tank gun to run for cover - that being, behind the truck. The third one has to stop, to pick up his rifle that is leaning against the anti-tank gun
The Machine gun that was aimed at the ambulance has its gunner get up, start to run, then go back for the gun, starting to pick it up. It's assistant gunner is shot, stands up with belts of ammunition, and staggers. Both remain in the open.
The pony by the truck dives back into the truck. Of the four rifle ponies by the truck, one is hit not once but twice, and is staggered out in the open. The other three run over to the second, nearer truck to hide behind it as cover.
Of the two ponies in officer uniforms, one of them yells:
"Grabe dich ein und lass sie nicht passieren! Lass sie dafür bezahlen!"
This one opens a door and runs into the building. The other pony in officer's uniform runs over to the truck to hide behind its back
The response is very different over on the North side. The creature with the submachinee gun dives forward into the brush, and yells
"Vom Grat. Zuerst von unten. Sie haben mehrere Maschinengewehre. Unbekannte Nummer. Unterdrückendes Feuer."
From inside the building, there is a
"Dadadadada" as a machine gun opens into the hillside. It fires from through an open window.
[1d20 = 19] [1d38 = 15]
Then the four riflelings on the northside dive into the grass, and each shoots with their rifles
[1d20 = 17] [1d38 = 8]
[1d20 = 13] [1d38 = 30]
[1d20 = 16] [1d38 = 22]
[1d20 = 1] [1d38 = 17]
Then the three on the tower, and the living one on the rooftop do the same
[1d20 = 7] [1d38 = 25]
[1d20 = 20] [1d38 = 36]
[1d20 = 13] [1d38 = 38]
[1d20 = 6] [1d38 = 36]
Inside the town, a lone shot rings out
[1d20 = 8]
The ambulance slows down, goes into reverse, and tries to turn around
>>141267
Several changelings are shot and take wounds. One changeling - only one - falls down, one of the two creatures on top of the roof towards the northwest edge. It is hit with a hail of machine gun bullets, and its disguise fades away, leaving it as a mangled bug.
At the Anti-tank gun, the gunner and an assistant are hit with bullets. All three creatures try to pull away from the anti-tank gun to run for cover - that being, behind the truck. The third one has to stop, to pick up his rifle that is leaning against the anti-tank gun
The Machine gun that was aimed at the ambulance has its gunner get up, start to run, then go back for the gun, starting to pick it up. It's assistant gunner is shot, stands up with belts of ammunition, and staggers. Both remain in the open.
The pony by the truck dives back into the truck. Of the four rifle ponies by the truck, one is hit not once but twice, and is staggered out in the open. The other three run over to the second, nearer truck to hide behind it as cover.
Of the two ponies in officer uniforms, one of them yells:
"Grabe dich ein und lass sie nicht passieren! Lass sie dafür bezahlen!"
This one opens a door and runs into the building. The other pony in officer's uniform runs over to the truck to hide behind its back
The response is very different over on the North side. The creature with the submachinee gun dives forward into the brush, and yells
"Vom Grat. Zuerst von unten. Sie haben mehrere Maschinengewehre. Unbekannte Nummer. Unterdrückendes Feuer."
From inside the building, there is a
"Dadadadada" as a machine gun opens into the hillside. It fires from through an open window.
[1d20 = 19] [1d38 = 15]
Then the four riflelings on the northside dive into the grass, and each shoots with their rifles
[1d20 = 17] [1d38 = 8]
[1d20 = 13] [1d38 = 30]
[1d20 = 16] [1d38 = 22]
[1d20 = 1] [1d38 = 17]
Then the three on the tower, and the living one on the rooftop do the same
[1d20 = 7] [1d38 = 25]
[1d20 = 20] [1d38 = 36]
[1d20 = 13] [1d38 = 38]
[1d20 = 6] [1d38 = 36]
Inside the town, a lone shot rings out
[1d20 = 8]
The ambulance slows down, goes into reverse, and tries to turn around
>>141277
Miss
His little ponies, minus a few, fire again:
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 7] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 10] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 13] 3
MG Commander
[1d20 = 10] 2
MG
[1d20 = 16] 3
SA
MG. [1d20 = 2] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 4] 2
1. [1d20 = 6] 17
2. [1d20 = 15] 7
3. [1d20 = 13] 13
6. [1d20 = 17] 2
7. [1d20 = 13] 4
8. [1d20 = 16] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 7] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 8] 18
1. [1d20 = 3] 11
2. [1d20 = 16] 11
3. [1d20 = 15] 9
4. [1d20 = 2] 14
5. [1d20 = 10] 11
6. [1d20 = 18] 9
7. [1d20 = 4] 7
8. [1d20 = 2] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 18] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 20] 24
1. [1d20 = 18] 21
2. [1d20 = 4] 4
3. [1d20 = 3] 11
4. [1d20 = 18] 2
7. [1d20 = 16] 22
8. [1d20 = 10] 1
Miss
His little ponies, minus a few, fire again:
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 7] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 10] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 13] 3
MG Commander
[1d20 = 10] 2
MG
[1d20 = 16] 3
SA
MG. [1d20 = 2] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 4] 2
1. [1d20 = 6] 17
2. [1d20 = 15] 7
3. [1d20 = 13] 13
6. [1d20 = 17] 2
7. [1d20 = 13] 4
8. [1d20 = 16] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 7] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 8] 18
1. [1d20 = 3] 11
2. [1d20 = 16] 11
3. [1d20 = 15] 9
4. [1d20 = 2] 14
5. [1d20 = 10] 11
6. [1d20 = 18] 9
7. [1d20 = 4] 7
8. [1d20 = 2] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 18] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 20] 24
1. [1d20 = 18] 21
2. [1d20 = 4] 4
3. [1d20 = 3] 11
4. [1d20 = 18] 2
7. [1d20 = 16] 22
8. [1d20 = 10] 1
>>141278
3
[2d8 = 2] 14
[2d8 = 8] 11
[2d8 = 9] 9
[2d8 = 9] [1d24 = 23]
[1d20 = 2] [2d8 = 9] 24
[2d8 = 12] 21
[2d8 = 4] 2
[2d8 = 4] 22
3
[2d8 = 2] 14
[2d8 = 8] 11
[2d8 = 9] 9
[2d8 = 9] [1d24 = 23]
[1d20 = 2] [2d8 = 9] 24
[2d8 = 12] 21
[2d8 = 4] 2
[2d8 = 4] 22
>>141279
>>141277
The second assistant Anti-tank gunner who stayed to get his rifle would regret that choice, if he had enough time for conscious reflection. He is shot, then shot again with machine gun fire that ricochets against the steel of the anti-tank gun with a strong pinging sound.
Those who fare the worst are the riflelings on the roof, with every one of them becoming wounded by Silver's stallions, and one of them on top of the tower falling down.
Still, the changelings fight on. Those around the trucks have fled to the trucks, taking up their rifles and hiding behind it. The Machine gunners start to put their gun on the hood of the second truck, while one of the two surviving anti tank gunners shoots at Silver's ponies:
[1d20 = 5] [1d38 = 8]
As does the creature in the first truck:
[1d20 = 11] [1d38 = 10]
And the four rifleponies
[1d20 = 15] [1d38 = 22]
[1d20 = 11] [1d38 = 16]
[1d20 = 7] [1d38 = 22]
[1d20 = 4] [1d38 = 14]
The Machine gun inside the building continues its barrage, albeit at a new target, as it downed its last target:
[1d20 = 12] [1d38 = 25]
The four riflelings in the grass are wounded in part, but they shoot on. There can be no doubt that they have a better idea of where Silver's ponies are now:
[1d20 = 15] 8
[1d20 = 10] 30
[1d20 = 14] 22
[1d20 = 2] 17
On top of the roof, the one rifleling, isolated in his position, keeps shooting back
[1d20 = 14] 25
The two remaining on the tower jump off, opening their wings to fly through the air
A shot rings out
[1d20 = 20]
And a loud BANG replies
[1d100 = 97]
And a "dadadada'
[1d100 = 12]
>>141277
The second assistant Anti-tank gunner who stayed to get his rifle would regret that choice, if he had enough time for conscious reflection. He is shot, then shot again with machine gun fire that ricochets against the steel of the anti-tank gun with a strong pinging sound.
Those who fare the worst are the riflelings on the roof, with every one of them becoming wounded by Silver's stallions, and one of them on top of the tower falling down.
Still, the changelings fight on. Those around the trucks have fled to the trucks, taking up their rifles and hiding behind it. The Machine gunners start to put their gun on the hood of the second truck, while one of the two surviving anti tank gunners shoots at Silver's ponies:
[1d20 = 5] [1d38 = 8]
As does the creature in the first truck:
[1d20 = 11] [1d38 = 10]
And the four rifleponies
[1d20 = 15] [1d38 = 22]
[1d20 = 11] [1d38 = 16]
[1d20 = 7] [1d38 = 22]
[1d20 = 4] [1d38 = 14]
The Machine gun inside the building continues its barrage, albeit at a new target, as it downed its last target:
[1d20 = 12] [1d38 = 25]
The four riflelings in the grass are wounded in part, but they shoot on. There can be no doubt that they have a better idea of where Silver's ponies are now:
[1d20 = 15] 8
[1d20 = 10] 30
[1d20 = 14] 22
[1d20 = 2] 17
On top of the roof, the one rifleling, isolated in his position, keeps shooting back
[1d20 = 14] 25
The two remaining on the tower jump off, opening their wings to fly through the air
A shot rings out
[1d20 = 20]
And a loud BANG replies
[1d100 = 97]
And a "dadadada'
[1d100 = 12]
[1d20+8 = 17]
>>141281
"SHIT!"
Silver quickly turns his rifle to the other AT gun, firing at any exposed changelings operating it.
>>141281
"SHIT!"
Silver quickly turns his rifle to the other AT gun, firing at any exposed changelings operating it.
>>141282
Silver's aim, if at a closer target, would have sent true. But very little is visible of the crew of the anti-tank gun on the far side.
The downside of the portable light machine guns is that their magazines empty quickly, and this is true of Silver's entire platoon at this moment. But his rifle ponies, and the one belt-fed gun, fire
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 17] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 8] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 8] MG
MG Commander
[1d20 = 12] 2
MG
[1d20 = 12] [1d7 = 2]
SA
1. [1d20 = 14] 17
2. [1d20 = 11] 7
3. [1d20 = 10] 13
6. [1d20 = 18] 2
7. [1d20 = 11] 4
8. [1d20 = 16] 14
SB
1. [1d20 = 2] 11
2. [1d20 = 15] 11
3. [1d20 = 15] 9
4. [1d20 = 6] 14
5. [1d20 = 3] 11
6. [1d20 = 2] 9
7. [1d20 = 17] 7
8. [1d20 = 20] 15
SC
1. [1d20 = 5] 21
2. [1d20 = 12] 4
3. [1d20 = 6] 11
4. [1d20 = 1] 2
7. [1d20 = 13] 22
8. [1d20 = 11] 1
Silver's aim, if at a closer target, would have sent true. But very little is visible of the crew of the anti-tank gun on the far side.
The downside of the portable light machine guns is that their magazines empty quickly, and this is true of Silver's entire platoon at this moment. But his rifle ponies, and the one belt-fed gun, fire
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 17] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 8] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 8] MG
MG Commander
[1d20 = 12] 2
MG
[1d20 = 12] [1d7 = 2]
SA
1. [1d20 = 14] 17
2. [1d20 = 11] 7
3. [1d20 = 10] 13
6. [1d20 = 18] 2
7. [1d20 = 11] 4
8. [1d20 = 16] 14
SB
1. [1d20 = 2] 11
2. [1d20 = 15] 11
3. [1d20 = 15] 9
4. [1d20 = 6] 14
5. [1d20 = 3] 11
6. [1d20 = 2] 9
7. [1d20 = 17] 7
8. [1d20 = 20] 15
SC
1. [1d20 = 5] 21
2. [1d20 = 12] 4
3. [1d20 = 6] 11
4. [1d20 = 1] 2
7. [1d20 = 13] 22
8. [1d20 = 11] 1
>>141283
Brisbuck, literature teacher, actually shot someone:
[2d8 = 6] 1
The tires on the truck go flat, and the glass shatters as the machine gun bullets hit it
[2d8 = 14] 2
[2d8 = 13] 14
[1d20 = 12] [2d8 = 6] 15
[2d8 = 10] 7
Brisbuck, literature teacher, actually shot someone:
[2d8 = 6] 1
The tires on the truck go flat, and the glass shatters as the machine gun bullets hit it
[2d8 = 14] 2
[2d8 = 13] 14
[1d20 = 12] [2d8 = 6] 15
[2d8 = 10] 7
>>141282
>>141284
The gunner of the Anti-tank gun in the west gets shot in the torso, and slumps over.
But his comrade picks up his gun, and shoots:
[1d20 = 7] [1d38 = 37]
The creature in the truck shoots:
[1d20 = 2] 10
One of the four riflelings: the one already wounded, falls suddenly. The other three shoot on:
[1d20 = 7] 16
[1d20 = 13] 22
[1d20 = 14] 14
The machine gun on the truck starts to fire:
[1d20 = 10] [1d38 = 23]
The machine gun inside the building fires:
[1d20 = 17] 25
One of the riflelings in the grass is silenced. The other three carry on:
[1d20 = 9] 30
[1d20 = 6] 22
[1d20 = 10] 17
The lone rifleling on the roof continues:
[1d20 = 12] 25
And one previously on the tower shoots from around the side of the building:
[1d20 = 10] 25
There is no sound from inside the town, nor from the machine gun on the other side. but the Anti-tank gun shoots again
[1d100 = 31]
>>141284
The gunner of the Anti-tank gun in the west gets shot in the torso, and slumps over.
But his comrade picks up his gun, and shoots:
[1d20 = 7] [1d38 = 37]
The creature in the truck shoots:
[1d20 = 2] 10
One of the four riflelings: the one already wounded, falls suddenly. The other three shoot on:
[1d20 = 7] 16
[1d20 = 13] 22
[1d20 = 14] 14
The machine gun on the truck starts to fire:
[1d20 = 10] [1d38 = 23]
The machine gun inside the building fires:
[1d20 = 17] 25
One of the riflelings in the grass is silenced. The other three carry on:
[1d20 = 9] 30
[1d20 = 6] 22
[1d20 = 10] 17
The lone rifleling on the roof continues:
[1d20 = 12] 25
And one previously on the tower shoots from around the side of the building:
[1d20 = 10] 25
There is no sound from inside the town, nor from the machine gun on the other side. but the Anti-tank gun shoots again
[1d100 = 31]
>>141287
A miss, unfortunately
The machine guns are reloaded
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 9] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 20] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 9] [1d20 = 12]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 19] [1d20 = 10]
MG
[1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 17]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 8] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 12] 2
1. [1d20 = 11] 17
2. [1d20 = 15] 7
3. [1d20 = 2] 13
6. [1d20 = 17] 2
7. [1d20 = 5] 4
8. [1d20 = 10] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 17] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 9] 18
1. [1d20 = 7] 11
2. [1d20 = 20] 11
3. [1d20 = 18] 9
4. [1d20 = 17] 14
6. [1d20 = 14] 9
7. [1d20 = 2] 7
8. [1d20 = 5] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 11] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 18] 24
1. [1d20 = 8] 21
2. [1d20 = 20] 4
3. [1d20 = 10] 11
4. [1d20 = 15] 2
7. [1d20 = 19] 22
8. [1d20 = 8] 1
A miss, unfortunately
The machine guns are reloaded
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 9] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 20] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 9] [1d20 = 12]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 19] [1d20 = 10]
MG
[1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 17]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 8] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 12] 2
1. [1d20 = 11] 17
2. [1d20 = 15] 7
3. [1d20 = 2] 13
6. [1d20 = 17] 2
7. [1d20 = 5] 4
8. [1d20 = 10] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 17] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 9] 18
1. [1d20 = 7] 11
2. [1d20 = 20] 11
3. [1d20 = 18] 9
4. [1d20 = 17] 14
6. [1d20 = 14] 9
7. [1d20 = 2] 7
8. [1d20 = 5] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 11] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 18] 24
1. [1d20 = 8] 21
2. [1d20 = 20] 4
3. [1d20 = 10] 11
4. [1d20 = 15] 2
7. [1d20 = 19] 22
8. [1d20 = 8] 1
>>141288
Amber Grain lands a shot in an assistant machine gunner on the truck
[1d20 = 8] [2d8 = 12]
[2d8 = 10] [1d20 = 16]
[1d20 = 3] [2d8 = 8] 11
[2d8 = 12] 9
[2d8 = 16] [1d20 = 4]
[2d8 = 10] 24
[1d20 = 8] [2d8 = 11] 4
[2d8 = 6] 22
Amber Grain lands a shot in an assistant machine gunner on the truck
[1d20 = 8] [2d8 = 12]
[2d8 = 10] [1d20 = 16]
[1d20 = 3] [2d8 = 8] 11
[2d8 = 12] 9
[2d8 = 16] [1d20 = 4]
[2d8 = 10] 24
[1d20 = 8] [2d8 = 11] 4
[2d8 = 6] 22
>>141287
>>141289
A number of riflelings fall.
The assistant Machine gunner on the truck takes another bullet, and falls.
The machine gunner himself takes a bullet to the neck, and then to the head, falling backward. His machine gun falls back, and then slides down on the hood of the truck, and slides off backwards.
An officer behind the truck yelling
"Feuer erwidern! Lass sie schmecken-"
is cut off mid sentence. Another rifleling is hit twice, and falls
And still, the two riflelings at the first truck fire:
[1d20 = 16] 37
[1d20 = 7] 10
And the two at the second fire:
[1d20 = 17] 16
[1d20 = 11] 22
The machine gun inside the building fires, now looking for its third victim:
[1d20 = 10] [1d34 = 13]
The three in the grass fire:
[1d20 = 10] 30
[1d20 = 14] 22
[1d20 = 14] 177
The rifleling on the roof is silenced, as is the rifleling on around the corner.
The ambulance has turned around.
There is no sound from the other side, either in town or from the anti-tank gun or machine gun
>>141289
A number of riflelings fall.
The assistant Machine gunner on the truck takes another bullet, and falls.
The machine gunner himself takes a bullet to the neck, and then to the head, falling backward. His machine gun falls back, and then slides down on the hood of the truck, and slides off backwards.
An officer behind the truck yelling
"Feuer erwidern! Lass sie schmecken-"
is cut off mid sentence. Another rifleling is hit twice, and falls
And still, the two riflelings at the first truck fire:
[1d20 = 16] 37
[1d20 = 7] 10
And the two at the second fire:
[1d20 = 17] 16
[1d20 = 11] 22
The machine gun inside the building fires, now looking for its third victim:
[1d20 = 10] [1d34 = 13]
The three in the grass fire:
[1d20 = 10] 30
[1d20 = 14] 22
[1d20 = 14] 177
The rifleling on the roof is silenced, as is the rifleling on around the corner.
The ambulance has turned around.
There is no sound from the other side, either in town or from the anti-tank gun or machine gun
>>141295
Silver lands a decent shot into the chest of the machine gunner. Let's see how his little ponies can follow that up.
Two privates who pulled aside downed ponies have returned to the firing line
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 12]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 6]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 9]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 11]
MG
[1d20 = 8]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 7] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 14] 2
1. [1d20 = 10] 17
2. [1d20 = 14] 7
3. [1d20 = 8] 13
4: [1d20 = 19] [1d9 = 1]
6. [1d20 = 11] 2
7. [1d20 = 1] 4
8. [1d20 = 8] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 9] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 17] 18
1. [1d20 = 2] 11
2. [1d20 = 17] 11
3. [1d20 = 9] 9
4. [1d20 = 2] 14
6. [1d20 = 10] 9
7. [1d20 = 9] 7
8. [1d20 = 14] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 16] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 4] 24
1. [1d20 = 11] 21
2. [1d20 = 16] 4
3. [1d20 = 3] 11
4. [1d20 = 3] 2
6. [1d20 = 14] [1d9 = 2]
7. [1d20 = 11] 22
8. [1d20 = 3] 1
Silver lands a decent shot into the chest of the machine gunner. Let's see how his little ponies can follow that up.
Two privates who pulled aside downed ponies have returned to the firing line
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 12]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 6]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 9]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 11]
MG
[1d20 = 8]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 7] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 14] 2
1. [1d20 = 10] 17
2. [1d20 = 14] 7
3. [1d20 = 8] 13
4: [1d20 = 19] [1d9 = 1]
6. [1d20 = 11] 2
7. [1d20 = 1] 4
8. [1d20 = 8] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 9] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 17] 18
1. [1d20 = 2] 11
2. [1d20 = 17] 11
3. [1d20 = 9] 9
4. [1d20 = 2] 14
6. [1d20 = 10] 9
7. [1d20 = 9] 7
8. [1d20 = 14] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 16] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 4] 24
1. [1d20 = 11] 21
2. [1d20 = 16] 4
3. [1d20 = 3] 11
4. [1d20 = 3] 2
6. [1d20 = 14] [1d9 = 2]
7. [1d20 = 11] 22
8. [1d20 = 3] 1
>>141297
>>141295
>>141296
A second bullet hits the same machine gunner, and he falls back. The assistant machine gunner looks to take the place of the machine gunner
Still, the riflelings at the trucks shoot away:
[1d20 = 11] 37
[1d20 = 9] 10
And at the second truck
[1d20 = 1] 16
[1d20 = 14] 22
And the three in the grass:
[1d20 = 14] 30
[1d20 = 12] 22
[1d20 = 14] 17
Then the officer in the grass yells out:
"Stirb du flauschige Bastarde!"
And with the rifle of a fallen drone, he aims and fires a rifle grenade at the ridge:
[1d20 = 18] [1d10 = 10]
Three changelings appear on the roof, along with a fourth one from behind the towers. They carry a machine gun forward.
>>141295
>>141296
A second bullet hits the same machine gunner, and he falls back. The assistant machine gunner looks to take the place of the machine gunner
Still, the riflelings at the trucks shoot away:
[1d20 = 11] 37
[1d20 = 9] 10
And at the second truck
[1d20 = 1] 16
[1d20 = 14] 22
And the three in the grass:
[1d20 = 14] 30
[1d20 = 12] 22
[1d20 = 14] 17
Then the officer in the grass yells out:
"Stirb du flauschige Bastarde!"
And with the rifle of a fallen drone, he aims and fires a rifle grenade at the ridge:
[1d20 = 18] [1d10 = 10]
Three changelings appear on the roof, along with a fourth one from behind the towers. They carry a machine gun forward.
[1d20+8 = 13]
>>141300
"Keep firing!"
Silver takes aim for the assistant machine gunner, aiming to keep the MG offline.
>>141300
"Keep firing!"
Silver takes aim for the assistant machine gunner, aiming to keep the MG offline.
>>141301
Silver's shot hits the side of the building. Two more of his little ponies are out of the action, but those that remain keep firing:
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 16]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 14]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 16]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 4]
MG
[1d20 = 15]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 10] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 12] 2
1. [1d20 = 7] 17
2. [1d20 = 20] 7
3. [1d20 = 16] 13
4: [1d20 = 9] [1d9 = 2]
6. [1d20 = 17] 2
7. [1d20 = 9] 4
8. [1d20 = 1] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 11] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 14] 18
1. [1d20 = 10] 11
2. [1d20 = 3] 11
3. [1d20 = 11] 9
4. [1d20 = 3] 14
6. [1d20 = 11] 9
7. [1d20 = 11] 7
8. [1d20 = 12] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 8] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 2] 24
1. [1d20 = 1] 21
2. [1d20 = 15] 4
3. [1d20 = 13] 11
4. [1d20 = 18] 2
6. [1d20 = 11] [1d9 = 4]
Silver's shot hits the side of the building. Two more of his little ponies are out of the action, but those that remain keep firing:
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 16]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 14]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 16]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 4]
MG
[1d20 = 15]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 10] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 12] 2
1. [1d20 = 7] 17
2. [1d20 = 20] 7
3. [1d20 = 16] 13
4: [1d20 = 9] [1d9 = 2]
6. [1d20 = 17] 2
7. [1d20 = 9] 4
8. [1d20 = 1] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 11] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 14] 18
1. [1d20 = 10] 11
2. [1d20 = 3] 11
3. [1d20 = 11] 9
4. [1d20 = 3] 14
6. [1d20 = 11] 9
7. [1d20 = 11] 7
8. [1d20 = 12] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 8] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 2] 24
1. [1d20 = 1] 21
2. [1d20 = 15] 4
3. [1d20 = 13] 11
4. [1d20 = 18] 2
6. [1d20 = 11] [1d9 = 4]
>>141302
Brisbuck
[2d8 = 8]
Salt lick
[2d8 = 13]
Amber Grain
[1d2 = 1] [2d8 = 13]
MG [1d20 = 10]
[2d8 = 16] [1d20 = 2] 7
[2d8 = 13] 2
[2d8 = 12] 2
Brisbuck
[2d8 = 8]
Salt lick
[2d8 = 13]
Amber Grain
[1d2 = 1] [2d8 = 13]
MG [1d20 = 10]
[2d8 = 16] [1d20 = 2] 7
[2d8 = 13] 2
[2d8 = 12] 2
>>141301
>>141303
Silver may have missed, but Amber Grain and Salt Lick knew where he was aiming. They shoot the assistant machine gunner in the neck and head as he attempts to take over the gun, and he falls down immediately. Brisbuck nips the officer in the grass.
One of the riflings behind the truck takes multiple hits, and falls
Still, one behind the first truck fires on
[1d20 = 10] 10
Two behind the second truck
[1d20 = 9] 16
[1d20 = 9] 22
The three in the grass reload. Their rifles, unlike the pony guns, only have five shots
The officer in the grass fires another rifle grenade up towards the ridgeline:
[1d20 = 12] [1d10 = 9]
Now, on the roof top, two more drones fire rifles, while a machine gun is set in position and a belt loaded
[1d20 = 9] [1d34 = 15]
[1d20 = 18] [1d34 = 20]
>>141303
Silver may have missed, but Amber Grain and Salt Lick knew where he was aiming. They shoot the assistant machine gunner in the neck and head as he attempts to take over the gun, and he falls down immediately. Brisbuck nips the officer in the grass.
One of the riflings behind the truck takes multiple hits, and falls
Still, one behind the first truck fires on
[1d20 = 10] 10
Two behind the second truck
[1d20 = 9] 16
[1d20 = 9] 22
The three in the grass reload. Their rifles, unlike the pony guns, only have five shots
The officer in the grass fires another rifle grenade up towards the ridgeline:
[1d20 = 12] [1d10 = 9]
Now, on the roof top, two more drones fire rifles, while a machine gun is set in position and a belt loaded
[1d20 = 9] [1d34 = 15]
[1d20 = 18] [1d34 = 20]
[1d20+8 = 17]
Silver tries once again to shoot the assistant machine gunner.
Silver tries once again to shoot the assistant machine gunner.
I'm stupid, didn't see the assistant machine gunner was dead. Silver's new target is the officer shot by Brisbuck.
>>141310
>>141307
The drone in the grass - still wearing the form and uniform of a pony, mind you - is the same drone that launched the grenade that injured two ponies, perhaps killing one of them. He is prone in the low grass and next to sage brush, so it's not the easiest shot to make. Nevertheless, Silver thinks he's hit him
>>141307
The drone in the grass - still wearing the form and uniform of a pony, mind you - is the same drone that launched the grenade that injured two ponies, perhaps killing one of them. He is prone in the low grass and next to sage brush, so it's not the easiest shot to make. Nevertheless, Silver thinks he's hit him
>>141307
>>141312
Silver seems to wound the drone.
The machine guns are again reloaded.
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 19]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 4]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 4]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 11]
MG
[1d20 = 14]
SA
1. [1d20 = 16] 17
2. [1d20 = 4] 7
3. [1d20 = 7] 13
4: [1d20 = 13] [1d9 = 8]
6. [1d20 = 18] 2
7. [1d20 = 8] 4
8. [1d20 = 10] 14
SB
1. [1d20 = 3] 11
2. [1d20 = 1] 11
3. [1d20 = 8] 9
4. [1d20 = 14] 14
6. [1d20 = 10] 9
7. [1d20 = 10] 7
8. [1d20 = 18] 15
SC
1. [1d20 = 5] 21
2. [1d20 = 1] 4
3. [1d20 = 20] 11
4. [1d20 = 3] 2
6. [1d20 = 11] 4
>>141312
Silver seems to wound the drone.
The machine guns are again reloaded.
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 19]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 4]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 4]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 11]
MG
[1d20 = 14]
SA
1. [1d20 = 16] 17
2. [1d20 = 4] 7
3. [1d20 = 7] 13
4: [1d20 = 13] [1d9 = 8]
6. [1d20 = 18] 2
7. [1d20 = 8] 4
8. [1d20 = 10] 14
SB
1. [1d20 = 3] 11
2. [1d20 = 1] 11
3. [1d20 = 8] 9
4. [1d20 = 14] 14
6. [1d20 = 10] 9
7. [1d20 = 10] 7
8. [1d20 = 18] 15
SC
1. [1d20 = 5] 21
2. [1d20 = 1] 4
3. [1d20 = 20] 11
4. [1d20 = 3] 2
6. [1d20 = 11] 4
>>141314
>>141312
With a shot from Brisbuck's rifle, a third shot lands on the drone in the grass. This is too much for him, and his disguise burns away in green fire.
Likewise, one of the drones in the grass is shot while reloading his rifle. He was already severely wounded from a previous hit, and with this shot he drops his gun.
Over at the door by the trucks, a drone scurries outside to behind the second truck
Behind the first truck, a drone fires
[1d20 = 15] 10
Then the second truck
[1d20 = 7] 16
[1d20 = 4] 22
The two remaining in the grass and brush shoot their rifles towards the ridge line
And now on the roof top, something new. Another machine gun opens up fire on the ridge
[1d20 = 14] [1d34 = 6]
As do the other two riflelings
[1d20 = 1] 15
[1d20 = 8] 20
>>141312
With a shot from Brisbuck's rifle, a third shot lands on the drone in the grass. This is too much for him, and his disguise burns away in green fire.
Likewise, one of the drones in the grass is shot while reloading his rifle. He was already severely wounded from a previous hit, and with this shot he drops his gun.
Over at the door by the trucks, a drone scurries outside to behind the second truck
Behind the first truck, a drone fires
[1d20 = 15] 10
Then the second truck
[1d20 = 7] 16
[1d20 = 4] 22
The two remaining in the grass and brush shoot their rifles towards the ridge line
And now on the roof top, something new. Another machine gun opens up fire on the ridge
[1d20 = 14] [1d34 = 6]
As do the other two riflelings
[1d20 = 1] 15
[1d20 = 8] 20
>>141319
>>141319
The changelings on the roof are more exposed than those essentially anywhere else. Silver shoots the gunner. It is not enough to drop him, however
The machine guns are reloaded and ready to fire
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 18]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 9]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 13]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 3]
MG
[1d20 = 7]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 5] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 6] 2
1. [1d20 = 16] 17
2. [1d20 = 9] 7
3. [1d20 = 19] 13
4: [1d20 = 15] [1d9 = 1]
6. [1d20 = 6] 2
7. [1d20 = 12] 4
8. [1d20 = 3] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 7] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 2] 18
1. [1d20 = 5] 11
2. [1d20 = 15] 11
3. [1d20 = 5] 9
4. [1d20 = 13] 14
6. [1d20 = 6] 9
7. [1d20 = 1] 7
8. [1d20 = 14] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 3] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 3] 24
1. [1d20 = 17] 21
2. [1d20 = 11] 4
3. [1d20 = 14] 11
4. [1d20 = 17] 2
6. [1d20 = 4] 4
>>141319
The changelings on the roof are more exposed than those essentially anywhere else. Silver shoots the gunner. It is not enough to drop him, however
The machine guns are reloaded and ready to fire
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 18]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 9]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 13]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 3]
MG
[1d20 = 7]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 5] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 6] 2
1. [1d20 = 16] 17
2. [1d20 = 9] 7
3. [1d20 = 19] 13
4: [1d20 = 15] [1d9 = 1]
6. [1d20 = 6] 2
7. [1d20 = 12] 4
8. [1d20 = 3] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 7] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 2] 18
1. [1d20 = 5] 11
2. [1d20 = 15] 11
3. [1d20 = 5] 9
4. [1d20 = 13] 14
6. [1d20 = 6] 9
7. [1d20 = 1] 7
8. [1d20 = 14] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 3] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 3] 24
1. [1d20 = 17] 21
2. [1d20 = 11] 4
3. [1d20 = 14] 11
4. [1d20 = 17] 2
6. [1d20 = 4] 4
>>141320
Brisbuck scores a hit on a creature on a drone on the roof top
[2d8 = 15]
[2d8 = 9] 13
[2d8 = 16] 21
Brisbuck scores a hit on a creature on a drone on the roof top
[2d8 = 15]
[2d8 = 9] 13
[2d8 = 16] 21
>>141319
>>141322
On the roof top, the assistant machine gunner, already shot by another soldier, is shot by Brisbuck and falls down, unable to feed the gun. The machine gunner himself, just shot by Silver seconds before, is shot right through the heart by private Cornflake of Squad C, a contribution that goes unnoticed in the anonymous mass of bullets. The gunner falls, leaving the gun tilted upwards.
The door opens, Silver can see the edge of a changeling submachine gun, and hear the cry
"Zurückfallen! Lass sie zu uns kommen!" shouted
The three changelings behind the trucks disappear further behind them
The lonely changeling in the high grass makes a mad dash towards the northside door.
The two changelings on the roof top spread their wings, looking to move back.
>>141322
On the roof top, the assistant machine gunner, already shot by another soldier, is shot by Brisbuck and falls down, unable to feed the gun. The machine gunner himself, just shot by Silver seconds before, is shot right through the heart by private Cornflake of Squad C, a contribution that goes unnoticed in the anonymous mass of bullets. The gunner falls, leaving the gun tilted upwards.
The door opens, Silver can see the edge of a changeling submachine gun, and hear the cry
"Zurückfallen! Lass sie zu uns kommen!" shouted
The three changelings behind the trucks disappear further behind them
The lonely changeling in the high grass makes a mad dash towards the northside door.
The two changelings on the roof top spread their wings, looking to move back.
[1d20+8 = 13]
>>141323
"They fall back! Cut them down!"
Silver aims for one of the changelings on the roof with his rifle.
>>141323
"They fall back! Cut them down!"
Silver aims for one of the changelings on the roof with his rifle.
>>141324
Silver misses, though just barely
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 20]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 15]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 16]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 8]
MG
[1d20 = 7]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 5] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 9] 2
1. [1d20 = 7] 17
2. [1d20 = 16] 7
3. [1d20 = 8] 13
4: [1d20 = 3] [1d9 = 5]
6. [1d20 = 11] 2
7. [1d20 = 16] 4
8. [1d20 = 7] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 3] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 4] 18
1. [1d20 = 3] 11
2. [1d20 = 19] 11
3. [1d20 = 13] 9
4. [1d20 = 2] 14
6. [1d20 = 20] 9
7. [1d20 = 7] 7
8. [1d20 = 7] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 14] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 13] 24
1. [1d20 = 3] 21
2. [1d20 = 7] 4
3. [1d20 = 19] 11
4. [1d20 = 19] 2
6. [1d20 = 15] [1d9 = 4]
Silver misses, though just barely
Brisbuck
[1d20 = 20]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 15]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 16]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 8]
MG
[1d20 = 7]
SA
MG. [1d20 = 5] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 9] 2
1. [1d20 = 7] 17
2. [1d20 = 16] 7
3. [1d20 = 8] 13
4: [1d20 = 3] [1d9 = 5]
6. [1d20 = 11] 2
7. [1d20 = 16] 4
8. [1d20 = 7] 14
SB
MG. [1d20 = 3] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 4] 18
1. [1d20 = 3] 11
2. [1d20 = 19] 11
3. [1d20 = 13] 9
4. [1d20 = 2] 14
6. [1d20 = 20] 9
7. [1d20 = 7] 7
8. [1d20 = 7] 15
SC
MG. [1d20 = 14] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 13] 24
1. [1d20 = 3] 21
2. [1d20 = 7] 4
3. [1d20 = 19] 11
4. [1d20 = 19] 2
6. [1d20 = 15] [1d9 = 4]
>>141326
>>141327
Silver has one bullet left in the magazine
The drone running along the grass is shot, staggers, and is shot through the back of the head. His gun flies forward, landing right in front of the door.
The two drones on the roof take off flying. Both seem to recoil from shots that hit. Neither falls, and both jump off the roof, and out of sight.
>>141327
Silver has one bullet left in the magazine
The drone running along the grass is shot, staggers, and is shot through the back of the head. His gun flies forward, landing right in front of the door.
The two drones on the roof take off flying. Both seem to recoil from shots that hit. Neither falls, and both jump off the roof, and out of sight.
>>141328
"Alright, everypony reload your guns and gather our wounded and dead, quickly. This battle is not over yet. Everypony with short range weapons, once you are ready, we will advance into structure."
Silver loads his rifle, and exchanges the partial magazine in his SMG for a fresh one.
"Alright, everypony reload your guns and gather our wounded and dead, quickly. This battle is not over yet. Everypony with short range weapons, once you are ready, we will advance into structure."
Silver loads his rifle, and exchanges the partial magazine in his SMG for a fresh one.
>>141329
5 round stripper clips, it's almost easier to just cycle the bolt and eject the last bullet in the magazine, and then insert two new stripper clips.
Several of the ponies in Silver's platoon came with both rifles and submachine guns, although there are very few submachine guns in the group; perhaps 4.
It looks like five ponies in the platoon - all rifle ponies - have been pulled out of combat for wounds. Of these, at least three are so severe they are not going anywhere, and may already be dead. An additional two ponies beyond this are lightly wounded.
The changelings at the plant have gone silent, although a couple downed changelings on the roof and in the grass twitch.
5 round stripper clips, it's almost easier to just cycle the bolt and eject the last bullet in the magazine, and then insert two new stripper clips.
Several of the ponies in Silver's platoon came with both rifles and submachine guns, although there are very few submachine guns in the group; perhaps 4.
It looks like five ponies in the platoon - all rifle ponies - have been pulled out of combat for wounds. Of these, at least three are so severe they are not going anywhere, and may already be dead. An additional two ponies beyond this are lightly wounded.
The changelings at the plant have gone silent, although a couple downed changelings on the roof and in the grass twitch.
>>141330
Silver leads as many ponies with SMGs are available towards the plant. He speaks the following along the way.
"Keep your guard up, it is likely they wait in ambush for us."
Silver leads as many ponies with SMGs are available towards the plant. He speaks the following along the way.
"Keep your guard up, it is likely they wait in ambush for us."
>>141334
Silver smiles at this display from his Lieutenant, as they and the other ponies go to the building.
"You seem to be coming into your own very well!"
Silver smiles at this display from his Lieutenant, as they and the other ponies go to the building.
"You seem to be coming into your own very well!"
>>141333
>>141335
"Heh" Brisbuck smiles, with overly nice and shiny teeth
"Maybe."
Machine gunners pick up their guns and hold them on their sides in a "walking fire" position, almost like it's a lance on their sides. The belt fed gun stays in position on the ridge, being too unwieldy to move forward, and in any event it's best to stay on the high position in case of need of covering fire.
>>141335
"Heh" Brisbuck smiles, with overly nice and shiny teeth
"Maybe."
Machine gunners pick up their guns and hold them on their sides in a "walking fire" position, almost like it's a lance on their sides. The belt fed gun stays in position on the ridge, being too unwieldy to move forward, and in any event it's best to stay on the high position in case of need of covering fire.
>>141336
Silver looks over at the drones laying in the grass, dead or dying from the hail of bullets sent their way by the ponies' fire.
"I hope ponies on front lines are doing similarly well as us."
Silver looks over at the drones laying in the grass, dead or dying from the hail of bullets sent their way by the ponies' fire.
"I hope ponies on front lines are doing similarly well as us."
>>141337
Walking up closer to the door, Silver sees a drone dead on its back in the grass, then another, then another, and then the officer, until finally there is the drone who fell only a couple feet from the door. A changeling bolt action rifle lies strangely upright against a sage bush, while a submachine gun lies on a section of barren sand that has a slightly reddish tint. Perhaps most inglorious is the rifle that would serve as a doorstop, were the rear door to open.
"One third casualties in the first day?"
He pauses, and then restarts his reply,
"Yes, I hope they are repelling the drones as well as we are. I feared they'd do much worse for their first time in combat... our first time in combat" he makes an awkward smile, pulling back his lips. "But they've held solid."
Walking up closer to the door, Silver sees a drone dead on its back in the grass, then another, then another, and then the officer, until finally there is the drone who fell only a couple feet from the door. A changeling bolt action rifle lies strangely upright against a sage bush, while a submachine gun lies on a section of barren sand that has a slightly reddish tint. Perhaps most inglorious is the rifle that would serve as a doorstop, were the rear door to open.
"One third casualties in the first day?"
He pauses, and then restarts his reply,
"Yes, I hope they are repelling the drones as well as we are. I feared they'd do much worse for their first time in combat... our first time in combat" he makes an awkward smile, pulling back his lips. "But they've held solid."
>>141338
Silver nods.
"I do not mean to seem cold. But it is clear changelings are taking more of beating than us."
Once up to the door, he takes position against the wall next to it. He returns to a quieter tone as he speaks to Brisbuck.
"No doubt they are waiting for us to enter. We need decoy."
Silver nods.
"I do not mean to seem cold. But it is clear changelings are taking more of beating than us."
Once up to the door, he takes position against the wall next to it. He returns to a quieter tone as he speaks to Brisbuck.
"No doubt they are waiting for us to enter. We need decoy."
>>141339
It doesn't quite go like that
From inside, through a window near the door, a jet of flame is visible
Chichichicha
[1d20 = 3] [1d20 = 8]
Chichichicha
[1d20 = 13] [1d20 = 4]
[1d24 = 22]
And then from behind it
Tattattattattat
[1d20+2 = 14] [1d20+2 = 6] [1d20+2 = 9][1d20+2 = 16][1d20+2 = 18]
[1d5 = 4]
And from behind the trucks
Tattattattattat
[1d20 = 19]
Tattattattattat
[1d20 = 7]
It doesn't quite go like that
From inside, through a window near the door, a jet of flame is visible
Chichichicha
[1d20 = 3] [1d20 = 8]
Chichichicha
[1d20 = 13] [1d20 = 4]
[1d24 = 22]
And then from behind it
Tattattattattat
[1d20+2 = 14] [1d20+2 = 6] [1d20+2 = 9][1d20+2 = 16][1d20+2 = 18]
[1d5 = 4]
And from behind the trucks
Tattattattattat
[1d20 = 19]
Tattattattattat
[1d20 = 7]
>>141343
Silver brings his SMG up, and fires a burst at the MG behind the truck.
Ratatatatatatata
[1d20+3 = 15] [1d20+3 = 19]
[1d20+3 = 22] [1d20+3 = 10]
[1d20+3 = 16] [1d20+3 = 14]
[1d20+3 = 21] [1d20+3 = 22]
Silver brings his SMG up, and fires a burst at the MG behind the truck.
Ratatatatatatata
[1d20+3 = 15] [1d20+3 = 19]
[1d20+3 = 22] [1d20+3 = 10]
[1d20+3 = 16] [1d20+3 = 14]
[1d20+3 = 21] [1d20+3 = 22]
>>141346
This one is a bit harder to hit, but Silver hits one, two, three, four shots on a drone leaning out from behind the truck
This one is a bit harder to hit, but Silver hits one, two, three, four shots on a drone leaning out from behind the truck
>>141344
>>141346
The ponies try to shoot back. Not all of them manage to raise their weapons in time, but some do
[1d20 = 13] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 15] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 16] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 10] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 18] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 18] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 20] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 20] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 10] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 15] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 6] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 15] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 14] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 12] [1d4 = 1]
[1d20 = 9] [1d4 = 1]
>>141346
The ponies try to shoot back. Not all of them manage to raise their weapons in time, but some do
[1d20 = 13] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 15] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 16] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 10] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 18] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 18] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 20] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 20] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 10] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 15] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 6] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 15] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 14] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 12] [1d4 = 1]
[1d20 = 9] [1d4 = 1]
>>141349
>>141350
Perhaps half of the ponies who are not downed dive to the ground, while the other half return fire
A changeling that raised a machine gun on top of a truck is shot in the head. A number of bullets fly inside the dark, open window. A changeling with an SMG who was leaning out from behind the truck falls over, and sprawls out dead on the ground
[1d20+2 = 9][1d20+2 = 13][1d20+2 = 18]
[1d2 = 1]
>>141350
Perhaps half of the ponies who are not downed dive to the ground, while the other half return fire
A changeling that raised a machine gun on top of a truck is shot in the head. A number of bullets fly inside the dark, open window. A changeling with an SMG who was leaning out from behind the truck falls over, and sprawls out dead on the ground
[1d20+2 = 9][1d20+2 = 13][1d20+2 = 18]
[1d2 = 1]
>>141346
>>141349
>>141353
From inside of the window, the fire from the machine gun has ceased. There is no fire from behind the ruck, although at least one drone has pulled back behind the truck
From inside, there are several shots from a drone who seems to pull back and away after firing.
Brisbuck is shot, and downed
>>141349
>>141353
From inside of the window, the fire from the machine gun has ceased. There is no fire from behind the ruck, although at least one drone has pulled back behind the truck
From inside, there are several shots from a drone who seems to pull back and away after firing.
Brisbuck is shot, and downed
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sdfs
>>141354
Silver shouts an order out over the sound of gunfire.
"GET LIEUTENANT OUT OF HERE!"
He then rushes over to face the changeling hiding behind the truck.
Silver shouts an order out over the sound of gunfire.
"GET LIEUTENANT OUT OF HERE!"
He then rushes over to face the changeling hiding behind the truck.
>>141363
Oh, they're friendly grenades. Okay, that's definitely better than what I was thinking. In that case, Silver goes to the window.
Oh, they're friendly grenades. Okay, that's definitely better than what I was thinking. In that case, Silver goes to the window.
>>141364
Shrapnel can't really be called "friendly," any more than the Equestrian-made rifles, carbines, pistols, and heavy machine guns that have been shooting at Silver can be called friendly. Still, Silver is able to look through the window.
The room is some sort of... well, actually it's kind of hard to tell what this room is, but there are a number of stainless steel cabinets, sinks, and refrigerators, as well as beakers and test tubes. The machine gun rested in part on a steel countertop with the end hanging off. There are ammunition boxes over to the left, an unfinished belt, and a very large amount of spent cartridges on the floor. More significant are the three corpses on the ground. One, which has a smeared trail of blood leading from closer to the machine gun, is over in the right corner under a steel table with a jar that holds milk, which looks like it has been left out too long with the solids beginning to settle. One is turned over to the left. And another is immediately underneath where the machinegun fell.
Shrapnel can't really be called "friendly," any more than the Equestrian-made rifles, carbines, pistols, and heavy machine guns that have been shooting at Silver can be called friendly. Still, Silver is able to look through the window.
The room is some sort of... well, actually it's kind of hard to tell what this room is, but there are a number of stainless steel cabinets, sinks, and refrigerators, as well as beakers and test tubes. The machine gun rested in part on a steel countertop with the end hanging off. There are ammunition boxes over to the left, an unfinished belt, and a very large amount of spent cartridges on the floor. More significant are the three corpses on the ground. One, which has a smeared trail of blood leading from closer to the machine gun, is over in the right corner under a steel table with a jar that holds milk, which looks like it has been left out too long with the solids beginning to settle. One is turned over to the left. And another is immediately underneath where the machinegun fell.
>>141365
Silver decides now is a good time to bust the door down and enter the facility, SMG at the ready.
Silver decides now is a good time to bust the door down and enter the facility, SMG at the ready.
>>141368
>Left
This leads down a short hallway, ending in a room with large cylinders placed horizontally
>Left
This leads down a short hallway, ending in a room with large cylinders placed horizontally
>>141371
This leads into a room with a few vats, and something like an assembly line with many bottles
This leads into a room with a few vats, and something like an assembly line with many bottles
>>141373
Silver moves in, sees that there are stacks of milk bottles, partly open crates, and loading docks on the right.
No changelings thus far
Silver moves in, sees that there are stacks of milk bottles, partly open crates, and loading docks on the right.
No changelings thus far
Fuck, Brisbuck! Silver needs to help him!
Um...can we start back over from when Silver checked the window?
[1d20 = 20]
[1d20 = 7]
[1d20 = 14]
[1d20 = 19]
[1d20 = 7]
[1d20 = 14]
[1d20 = 19]
>>141381
All of them are terrible.
One riflestallion shot by the machine gun. One Riflestallion shot by a submachine gun from behind the truck. Saltlick shot by a submachine gun from enemy unknown inside the building. Brisbuck, evidently shot by the same enemy unknown.
All of them are terrible.
One riflestallion shot by the machine gun. One Riflestallion shot by a submachine gun from behind the truck. Saltlick shot by a submachine gun from enemy unknown inside the building. Brisbuck, evidently shot by the same enemy unknown.
>>141382
Silver instructs other ponies to put pressure on the wounds of the riflestallions and Saltlick while he bandages Brisbuck first, and to tear up strips of clean clothing and bring them to him ASAP. While they do so, he tries to put pressure on Brisbuck's wounds to keep him from dying as well.
Silver instructs other ponies to put pressure on the wounds of the riflestallions and Saltlick while he bandages Brisbuck first, and to tear up strips of clean clothing and bring them to him ASAP. While they do so, he tries to put pressure on Brisbuck's wounds to keep him from dying as well.
>>141386
Silver is able to stop the flow of blood, at least preventing Brisbuck from dying of shock immediately
Silver is able to stop the flow of blood, at least preventing Brisbuck from dying of shock immediately
>>141388
Saltlick is more badly wounded - a private in the grass has made a heroic effort to try to stop the flow of blood
Saltlick is more badly wounded - a private in the grass has made a heroic effort to try to stop the flow of blood
>>141390
The bleeding is halted for now. Saltlick is shot three times, but at least he's not as likely to die of shock
The bleeding is halted for now. Saltlick is shot three times, but at least he's not as likely to die of shock
>>141391
Giving the a chance to live until Firm Heart can take a look at them is just what Silver hopes for, though he's unsure how long he can keep the successes up.
Next he goes to the riflepony who was shot with an MG.
Giving the a chance to live until Firm Heart can take a look at them is just what Silver hopes for, though he's unsure how long he can keep the successes up.
Next he goes to the riflepony who was shot with an MG.
>>141392
Let’s see,
[1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 5] [1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 12] [1d20 = 8]
[1d20 = 2] [1d20 = 7] [1d20 = 9] [1d20 = 13] [1d20 = 13]
[1d20 = 9] [1d20 = 8] [1d20 = 13] [1d20 = 16] [1d20 = 8]
Let’s see,
[1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 5] [1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 12] [1d20 = 8]
[1d20 = 2] [1d20 = 7] [1d20 = 9] [1d20 = 13] [1d20 = 13]
[1d20 = 9] [1d20 = 8] [1d20 = 13] [1d20 = 16] [1d20 = 8]
>>141392
The machine gun is an extremely deadly weapon, but it was operated by a drone not trained to use it.
There’s enough left for Silver to try.
The machine gun is an extremely deadly weapon, but it was operated by a drone not trained to use it.
There’s enough left for Silver to try.
>>141398
The beige colored unicorn is as well treated as he can be for now. His wounds are very severe, however.
The beige colored unicorn is as well treated as he can be for now. His wounds are very severe, however.
>>141400
There is indeed another riflepony, this one shot multiple times by a submachine gun. A pony next to him has tried to stop the bleeding.
Silver can try
There is indeed another riflepony, this one shot multiple times by a submachine gun. A pony next to him has tried to stop the bleeding.
Silver can try
>>141406
The one far away may be. But the one that is closer... Not so much. The tires are blown out. All windows are destroyed. There are numerous bullet holes on the front engine house, and the left headlight is destroyed
The one far away may be. But the one that is closer... Not so much. The tires are blown out. All windows are destroyed. There are numerous bullet holes on the front engine house, and the left headlight is destroyed
>>141407
Silver goes over to the one that's further away to see if it has much damage. He also sees if it and the AT guns have tow hooks.
Silver goes over to the one that's further away to see if it has much damage. He also sees if it and the AT guns have tow hooks.
>>141409
>>141408
Passing behind and between the two trucks, Silver can see the drones who made a stand there.
On the far side away from Silver is a drone who fell over behind the truck. This is the drone who Silver shot with his submachine gun. A submachine gun lies in front of it. Behind the rear left wheel house is a drone who fell backwards, wearing an Equestrian non-commissioned officer's uniform, probably a first sergeant. A drone right next to the wheel house has a rifle propped up, and notably, wears bandages. On the ground a little besides the truck is a drone who is spread out on his back. He too, has bandages. In a pool of blood, laying on its side is a drone with a metal helmet strapped on, and a white leg band. This one seems to breath in and out in short, pained breaths, and seems to slowly drown in blue blood. Behind it and nearer the other truck, in the space between trucks, are two drones in Equestrian uniform who lie dead. One lies on its belly, and another is on its side, with its hind leg oddly stretched out. There are one, two, three rifles strewn about in odd locations. One of the rifles looks strangely mangled. Behind the wheel house of the truck are three changeling drones. The one furthest from the front of the truck has its back against the truck. It too, seems to move as if breathing, and it sits next to a rifle with a large white bandage around its neck. Next to it, behind the wheel house are two drones knocked backwards, and both of them have eyes, or even part of their heads blown off. Evidently changelings are green on the inside, and so is the concrete pavement. One of these has a machine gun laying over its body. The gun is almost as large as the drone. Belt links and spent cartridge cases litter the ground. There is a rifle that has fallen out in front of the truck.
Moving on, behind the first truck, are three changeling drones, all of them around either the engine house or the cabin. One around the end has a submachine gun near it, one lies dead next to the cabin, and a third between the two lays on its back as if staring into the darkening empty skies. Two more rifles lay nearby.
Both trucks - these are Equestrian logistics trucks, mind you - have tow hooks. The anti-tank gun, another 30 feet away with a limp drone near it and aa rifle propped up against its side, is clearly suitable for towing.
>>141408
Passing behind and between the two trucks, Silver can see the drones who made a stand there.
On the far side away from Silver is a drone who fell over behind the truck. This is the drone who Silver shot with his submachine gun. A submachine gun lies in front of it. Behind the rear left wheel house is a drone who fell backwards, wearing an Equestrian non-commissioned officer's uniform, probably a first sergeant. A drone right next to the wheel house has a rifle propped up, and notably, wears bandages. On the ground a little besides the truck is a drone who is spread out on his back. He too, has bandages. In a pool of blood, laying on its side is a drone with a metal helmet strapped on, and a white leg band. This one seems to breath in and out in short, pained breaths, and seems to slowly drown in blue blood. Behind it and nearer the other truck, in the space between trucks, are two drones in Equestrian uniform who lie dead. One lies on its belly, and another is on its side, with its hind leg oddly stretched out. There are one, two, three rifles strewn about in odd locations. One of the rifles looks strangely mangled. Behind the wheel house of the truck are three changeling drones. The one furthest from the front of the truck has its back against the truck. It too, seems to move as if breathing, and it sits next to a rifle with a large white bandage around its neck. Next to it, behind the wheel house are two drones knocked backwards, and both of them have eyes, or even part of their heads blown off. Evidently changelings are green on the inside, and so is the concrete pavement. One of these has a machine gun laying over its body. The gun is almost as large as the drone. Belt links and spent cartridge cases litter the ground. There is a rifle that has fallen out in front of the truck.
Moving on, behind the first truck, are three changeling drones, all of them around either the engine house or the cabin. One around the end has a submachine gun near it, one lies dead next to the cabin, and a third between the two lays on its back as if staring into the darkening empty skies. Two more rifles lay nearby.
Both trucks - these are Equestrian logistics trucks, mind you - have tow hooks. The anti-tank gun, another 30 feet away with a limp drone near it and aa rifle propped up against its side, is clearly suitable for towing.
[1d20+5 = 17]
>>141410
Silver does feel some remorse, looking at the carnage and the dead and dying changelings everywhere. Take away the strangely colored blood and the black chitinous exteriors, and they'd look exactly like ponies. After checking the truck, Silver trots up to the changeling with the metal helmet and the white leg band, unsure of what he can do but wanting to do something, anyway.
Heal: Using what he has on hoof, particularly clean strips of cloth ripped off of other dead changelings' uniforms, he attempts to stabilize this changeling and sit him upright.
>>141410
Silver does feel some remorse, looking at the carnage and the dead and dying changelings everywhere. Take away the strangely colored blood and the black chitinous exteriors, and they'd look exactly like ponies. After checking the truck, Silver trots up to the changeling with the metal helmet and the white leg band, unsure of what he can do but wanting to do something, anyway.
Heal: Using what he has on hoof, particularly clean strips of cloth ripped off of other dead changelings' uniforms, he attempts to stabilize this changeling and sit him upright.
>>141411
And green insides and vampirism. Don't forget those.
This creature is unique in two other ways. It has no bullet wounds, only shrapnel wounds, though these are very serious. It also is armed exclusively with a pistol, the only one he's encountered thus far - besides Forrester - thus armed. This is the only one, including Forrester, to have a Changeling make of pistol. It's probably best to move the pistol away from it as it seems to try to un-holster and pull out the pistol, although it can't do this because of weakness. It's also easy to move out of the line of sight of this creature as it cannot move its head.
There are multiple wounds on this creature, mostly smaller, so it isn't too difficult to bandage over the wounds. Sitting it upright is a little harder, as it lacks something to prop up against. The widespread wounds make it a bit more difficult to keep the wounds above the level of where its heart probably is, especially as it has wounds on its stomach. Like most changelings, it has a bag.
The creature makes a gurgling hiss at Silver as he touches it.
And green insides and vampirism. Don't forget those.
This creature is unique in two other ways. It has no bullet wounds, only shrapnel wounds, though these are very serious. It also is armed exclusively with a pistol, the only one he's encountered thus far - besides Forrester - thus armed. This is the only one, including Forrester, to have a Changeling make of pistol. It's probably best to move the pistol away from it as it seems to try to un-holster and pull out the pistol, although it can't do this because of weakness. It's also easy to move out of the line of sight of this creature as it cannot move its head.
There are multiple wounds on this creature, mostly smaller, so it isn't too difficult to bandage over the wounds. Sitting it upright is a little harder, as it lacks something to prop up against. The widespread wounds make it a bit more difficult to keep the wounds above the level of where its heart probably is, especially as it has wounds on its stomach. Like most changelings, it has a bag.
The creature makes a gurgling hiss at Silver as he touches it.
>>141412
Indeed he does toss the pistol to the side, and indeed he keeps out of line of sight of his face, but he slowly and carefully drags the changeling to prop him up against the truck. He hopes what he did helps. When the creature hisses, he responds despite the good chance that the drone can't understand.
"If I wanted to harm you, I would have killed you already, chitinous one."
Once Silver is done with that and is satisfyed that the drone will stay sat up against the truck, he goes to the other wounded changeling to examine his own wounds.
Indeed he does toss the pistol to the side, and indeed he keeps out of line of sight of his face, but he slowly and carefully drags the changeling to prop him up against the truck. He hopes what he did helps. When the creature hisses, he responds despite the good chance that the drone can't understand.
"If I wanted to harm you, I would have killed you already, chitinous one."
Once Silver is done with that and is satisfyed that the drone will stay sat up against the truck, he goes to the other wounded changeling to examine his own wounds.
>>141413
This one also wears a helmet and stares straight forward. It looks as if this creature has already been bandaged and propped upright. It has a bandage around its neck, but also bleeds from new, smaller wounds.
There is a small syringe-edged tube next to it.
This one also wears a helmet and stares straight forward. It looks as if this creature has already been bandaged and propped upright. It has a bandage around its neck, but also bleeds from new, smaller wounds.
There is a small syringe-edged tube next to it.
>>141415
The small device is maybe three inches in length with a long needle in the fore that resembles a hypodermic needle, and a smaller tube that is squeezed out. The tube is white and has markings on it, and though one of the symbols resembles a lambda, nothing is legible in ponish.
The small device is maybe three inches in length with a long needle in the fore that resembles a hypodermic needle, and a smaller tube that is squeezed out. The tube is white and has markings on it, and though one of the symbols resembles a lambda, nothing is legible in ponish.
>>141416
"Huh. Must be medicine. You looked patched up, at least. I do not think you will die if I left you along. Or, at least I do not think so."
Silver gets up, and returns to his ponies.
"Alright, I have plan for after we finish up here, but we have job to do first. We need to clear this building quickly, make sure we have found location of cocooned ponies and that there are no changelings. Understood?"
"Huh. Must be medicine. You looked patched up, at least. I do not think you will die if I left you along. Or, at least I do not think so."
Silver gets up, and returns to his ponies.
"Alright, I have plan for after we finish up here, but we have job to do first. We need to clear this building quickly, make sure we have found location of cocooned ponies and that there are no changelings. Understood?"
>>141417
Whereas the drone Silver placed against the truck seems to make an effort to move its head to look at Silver, this one only stares straight ahead, still bleeding from small wounds.
"Sir, Yes Sir."
Amber Grain is in the fore, as are the few remaining NCOs. Silver has more than 20 remaining soldiers, including all three light machine gun crews.
Whereas the drone Silver placed against the truck seems to make an effort to move its head to look at Silver, this one only stares straight ahead, still bleeding from small wounds.
"Sir, Yes Sir."
Amber Grain is in the fore, as are the few remaining NCOs. Silver has more than 20 remaining soldiers, including all three light machine gun crews.
>>141418
Silver pulls out his SMG.
"We will split into two groups. One group will remain out here to keep watch over our wounded, while other will join me in clearing plant methodically. Can I get any volunteers to join me?"
Silver pulls out his SMG.
"We will split into two groups. One group will remain out here to keep watch over our wounded, while other will join me in clearing plant methodically. Can I get any volunteers to join me?"
>>141419
Not everypony volunteers, but several do.
These include Sleetfall and cornflake, as well as the black colt, and the pink Pegasus corporal of A squad. Silver is able to sort out fourteen or so volunteers.
Not everypony volunteers, but several do.
These include Sleetfall and cornflake, as well as the black colt, and the pink Pegasus corporal of A squad. Silver is able to sort out fourteen or so volunteers.
>>141420
Silver nods, glad for this development.
"Alright, keep your eyes and ears open. You will know cocoons when you see them. Rest of you, stay here and guard our wounded."
Silver nods, glad for this development.
"Alright, keep your eyes and ears open. You will know cocoons when you see them. Rest of you, stay here and guard our wounded."
>>141423
Silver enters the building cautiously, SMG at the ready for any sign of changeling remnants. Seeing the split fork in the hallway, he motions for his group to once again split, with one half going to the left and the other led by him going straight.
Silver enters the building cautiously, SMG at the ready for any sign of changeling remnants. Seeing the split fork in the hallway, he motions for his group to once again split, with one half going to the left and the other led by him going straight.
>>141424
Silver is followed by the black colt and Sleetfall. The pink Pegasus leads the group off to the left.
Silver enters a room with a small assembly line that evidently bottles milk, a door on the right, and a number of bottles.
Silver is followed by the black colt and Sleetfall. The pink Pegasus leads the group off to the left.
Silver enters a room with a small assembly line that evidently bottles milk, a door on the right, and a number of bottles.
>>141425
Silver wonders to himself how long the milk here has sat, and if it might be any good to drink still. He tries the door on the right.
Silver wonders to himself how long the milk here has sat, and if it might be any good to drink still. He tries the door on the right.
>>141426
This door opens directly to the trucks, where Silver was a minute ago.
Note that to the left of this door is a loading bay with a closed freight door
This door opens directly to the trucks, where Silver was a minute ago.
Note that to the left of this door is a loading bay with a closed freight door
>>141428
This door opens up, and lines out approximately with the anti-tank gun outside
Silver can see that there are some crates on the ground nearby both inside and out, that contain not simply bottles, but what look like cans of carrots.
This door opens up, and lines out approximately with the anti-tank gun outside
Silver can see that there are some crates on the ground nearby both inside and out, that contain not simply bottles, but what look like cans of carrots.
>>141429
"Huh. If nothing else, we have found dinner."
Just in case, Silver looks deeper in one of the crates, moving cans of food aside to make sure the changelings weren't trying to be crafty by hiding cocoons underneath the carrots.
"Huh. If nothing else, we have found dinner."
Just in case, Silver looks deeper in one of the crates, moving cans of food aside to make sure the changelings weren't trying to be crafty by hiding cocoons underneath the carrots.
>>141430
The crate seems to be among some left by the supply, as it stands out among the items inside. It is too small to hold a pony
The crate seems to be among some left by the supply, as it stands out among the items inside. It is too small to hold a pony
>>141431
Satisfied, Silver leaves the crates alone to continue his search. He goes back to the assembly line, taking a more thorough look through the room.
Satisfied, Silver leaves the crates alone to continue his search. He goes back to the assembly line, taking a more thorough look through the room.
>>141432
Looking away, Silver can see that behind the bottling line and equipment there is another line with jugs, as well as bottles, and a line of steel pipes above the gap between the two lines. There is a white colored wall at the end of the room with the words "Bottling Area" in red above them, perhaps fifty feet away. The bottling line is long and dominated by steel equipment. Actually, everything is dominated by shiny chrome steel. Beyond the line silver can see the tops of cylindrical tanks and masses of piping.
Looking away, Silver can see that behind the bottling line and equipment there is another line with jugs, as well as bottles, and a line of steel pipes above the gap between the two lines. There is a white colored wall at the end of the room with the words "Bottling Area" in red above them, perhaps fifty feet away. The bottling line is long and dominated by steel equipment. Actually, everything is dominated by shiny chrome steel. Beyond the line silver can see the tops of cylindrical tanks and masses of piping.
>>141472
>>141470
At minimum, Silver can see that there are two in front of him, each a little to his right (Silver must have moved far to the left of the room to look around the line). Silver can hide or use the steel assembly line for cover. The two Changelings, one over to the right and another closer to the left, are barely looking out from behind the steel tanks, with only the edges of heads visible.
There is a discharge of Tattattattat, evidently accidentally, angled towards the ground, with the sounds of bullets bouncing across the concrete.
[1d20 = 7]
[1d20 = 19]
[1d20 = 15]
[1d20 = 7]
[1d20 = 6]
[1d20 = 19]
>>141470
At minimum, Silver can see that there are two in front of him, each a little to his right (Silver must have moved far to the left of the room to look around the line). Silver can hide or use the steel assembly line for cover. The two Changelings, one over to the right and another closer to the left, are barely looking out from behind the steel tanks, with only the edges of heads visible.
There is a discharge of Tattattattat, evidently accidentally, angled towards the ground, with the sounds of bullets bouncing across the concrete.
[1d20 = 7]
[1d20 = 19]
[1d20 = 15]
[1d20 = 7]
[1d20 = 6]
[1d20 = 19]
>>141482
A shot hits the steel tank and scarcely dents it, forming a tiny trickle of a leak. Another bounces against the side and deflects off, while another flies past to the back of the room.
But one, two, three shots hit the drone, who is partly exposed
A shot hits the steel tank and scarcely dents it, forming a tiny trickle of a leak. Another bounces against the side and deflects off, while another flies past to the back of the room.
But one, two, three shots hit the drone, who is partly exposed
>>141484
The creature slumps down to the ground, falling backwards, and dropping its submachinegun, which first lands on the drone itself, then hits the ground
The creature slumps down to the ground, falling backwards, and dropping its submachinegun, which first lands on the drone itself, then hits the ground
>>141485
Silver stays on alert for a few seconds afterwards, keeping a watch for any more changelings.
Silver stays on alert for a few seconds afterwards, keeping a watch for any more changelings.
>>141491
Silver relaxes, and looks down at his SMG.
"I can see why these are so popular, now."
Curious, he goes over to smell at the white liquid pouring out of the tank.
Silver relaxes, and looks down at his SMG.
"I can see why these are so popular, now."
Curious, he goes over to smell at the white liquid pouring out of the tank.
>>141495
Milk. Pasteurized. It's at an comfortable temperature above that of refrigeration, but below room temperature.
Milk. Pasteurized. It's at an comfortable temperature above that of refrigeration, but below room temperature.
>>141496
Silver decides that, instead of letting it all go to waste, he'll try using a large milk container to capture the stream of milk.
Silver decides that, instead of letting it all go to waste, he'll try using a large milk container to capture the stream of milk.
>>141499
Getting a bottle off the line is simple enough, just place it in the line of the pouring milk.
From behind, more ponies come up
"We got those bastards!"
Getting a bottle off the line is simple enough, just place it in the line of the pouring milk.
From behind, more ponies come up
"We got those bastards!"
>>141501
Silver turns to face the ponies, smiles, and nods.
"That we did. One less group of changelings to deal with."
He decides to check behind the mass of pipes that had concealed the changelings for anything of note.
Silver turns to face the ponies, smiles, and nods.
"That we did. One less group of changelings to deal with."
He decides to check behind the mass of pipes that had concealed the changelings for anything of note.
>>141505
This area holds a number of pipes and more tanks, it ends in a wall, the area to the left is open, and...
Crack
[1d20+2 = 7]
This area holds a number of pipes and more tanks, it ends in a wall, the area to the left is open, and...
Crack
[1d20+2 = 7]
>>141511
Another note: more wide and low vats exist in front of Silver
The drone that shot at Silver has evidently moved back out of line of sight behind a wall to the left. But to the left, Silver sees something: Cocoons. These are all white in color, and barely stand out with a white wall in the back, and low, wide stainless steel cylindrical vats in the fore. There are maybe a dozen visible, between the vats. Pink, red, green and yellow forms are visible through the translucent white
Another note: more wide and low vats exist in front of Silver
The drone that shot at Silver has evidently moved back out of line of sight behind a wall to the left. But to the left, Silver sees something: Cocoons. These are all white in color, and barely stand out with a white wall in the back, and low, wide stainless steel cylindrical vats in the fore. There are maybe a dozen visible, between the vats. Pink, red, green and yellow forms are visible through the translucent white
>>141513
Silver keeps his SMG aimed down sights as he slowly advances on the changeling's position. He shouts out again.
"Found cocoons and one changeling guarding then. Rifle. I need backup."
Silver keeps his SMG aimed down sights as he slowly advances on the changeling's position. He shouts out again.
"Found cocoons and one changeling guarding then. Rifle. I need backup."
>>141514
A pony slides in behind Silver, then another, and another.
From further away, Silver can hear a,
Tattattat
Chinching Crack
And a loud BANG
As Silver slowly advances inward
A pony slides in behind Silver, then another, and another.
From further away, Silver can hear a,
Tattattat
Chinching Crack
And a loud BANG
As Silver slowly advances inward
>>141518
Miskobag is still alive and conscious in the coffin. He tries to stand up.
Spark has the same challenge of how to move the wolves around
>>141519
Crack
A rifle shot
[1d20+2 = 21]
This room has much larger horizontal cylinders, some of which narrow into cones, and all of which are connected by very large steel pipes. A few of these are red. This room ends in a wall that cuts that side in half, and ends in a steel door that is closed behind the creatures in front of it.
Silver sees five changeling drones in total.
One stands tall and in the center. A drone in Equestrian commissioned officer's uniform, looks like a first lieutenant. This drone holds a submachinegun up in an aura of blue magic. What is most notable about this drone is the blue metal helmet it wears, that covers part of the way down the face, covers the cheeks, and extends outwards with mandible-like ends around the mouth.
There are four other drones, everyone of which has bandages and wears no uniform, appearing rather as naked black chitinous creatures with bags and bandages. One on the right carries a submachine gun. Two, nearer the center, have picked up carbines. And one, who has backed himself into a corner, sits down with a rifle.
Roll for initiative
[1d20+2 = 21]
[1d20+1 = 5]
[1d20 = 14]
[1d20 = 15]
[1d20 = 3]
[1d20 = 20]
[1d20 = 2]
Miskobag is still alive and conscious in the coffin. He tries to stand up.
Spark has the same challenge of how to move the wolves around
>>141519
Crack
A rifle shot
[1d20+2 = 21]
This room has much larger horizontal cylinders, some of which narrow into cones, and all of which are connected by very large steel pipes. A few of these are red. This room ends in a wall that cuts that side in half, and ends in a steel door that is closed behind the creatures in front of it.
Silver sees five changeling drones in total.
One stands tall and in the center. A drone in Equestrian commissioned officer's uniform, looks like a first lieutenant. This drone holds a submachinegun up in an aura of blue magic. What is most notable about this drone is the blue metal helmet it wears, that covers part of the way down the face, covers the cheeks, and extends outwards with mandible-like ends around the mouth.
There are four other drones, everyone of which has bandages and wears no uniform, appearing rather as naked black chitinous creatures with bags and bandages. One on the right carries a submachine gun. Two, nearer the center, have picked up carbines. And one, who has backed himself into a corner, sits down with a rifle.
Roll for initiative
[1d20+2 = 21]
[1d20+1 = 5]
[1d20 = 14]
[1d20 = 15]
[1d20 = 3]
[1d20 = 20]
[1d20 = 2]
[1d20+4 = 18]
>>141520
>>141521
Silver is shot poing blank in the chest, the bullet ripping through flesh and internal organs that have already taken a significant toll from the earlier combat. There's a lot of blood, a grunt of pain, and he staggers backwards from the force of the shot, but he manages to keep himself upright.
>>141520
>>141521
Silver is shot poing blank in the chest, the bullet ripping through flesh and internal organs that have already taken a significant toll from the earlier combat. There's a lot of blood, a grunt of pain, and he staggers backwards from the force of the shot, but he manages to keep himself upright.
>>141528
Silver, in a rage, lets out an almost inpony "WRAAAAAAGH!" as he fires a long burst point blank into the lead changeling in the center. His shout almost drowns out the sound of his SMG.
Ratatatatatatata
[1d20+3 = 16] [1d20+3 = 5]
[1d20+3 = 14] [1d20+3 = 6]
[1d20+3 = 5] [1d20+3 = 15]
[1d20+3 = 14] [1d20+3 = 16]
Silver, in a rage, lets out an almost inpony "WRAAAAAAGH!" as he fires a long burst point blank into the lead changeling in the center. His shout almost drowns out the sound of his SMG.
Ratatatatatatata
[1d20+3 = 16] [1d20+3 = 5]
[1d20+3 = 14] [1d20+3 = 6]
[1d20+3 = 5] [1d20+3 = 15]
[1d20+3 = 14] [1d20+3 = 16]
>>141531
>>141536
[1d2 = 2]
[1d2 = 1]
>>141537
The doctor recommends storing the rifle under Miskobag, which Miskobag doesn't like, and Waabishki can't persuade him to part with it. It takes a while to sort this issue out, until it's "sort of covered" next to Miskobag.
The lid is closed, and the ponies and wolves proceed like pallbearers with the coffin on their backs. Some ponies look at the strange sight, but nopony intervenes
>>141536
[1d2 = 2]
[1d2 = 1]
>>141537
The doctor recommends storing the rifle under Miskobag, which Miskobag doesn't like, and Waabishki can't persuade him to part with it. It takes a while to sort this issue out, until it's "sort of covered" next to Miskobag.
The lid is closed, and the ponies and wolves proceed like pallbearers with the coffin on their backs. Some ponies look at the strange sight, but nopony intervenes
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>>141543
Silver takes aim at one of the remaining drones, firing another burst, slightly shorter burst.
Silver takes aim at one of the remaining drones, firing another burst, slightly shorter burst.
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>>141544
Now how did I know that meme would come in?
The creatures exit the train station through a grand hallway, past some shops and towards the nearest exit, getting some stares (but no questions) along the way. They walk out into the cold and windy street.
>>141546
>>141543
Silver hits one of the two drones twice.
Meanwhile, a pony comes charging in, running towards the other drone
[1d20+3 = 13]
Now how did I know that meme would come in?
The creatures exit the train station through a grand hallway, past some shops and towards the nearest exit, getting some stares (but no questions) along the way. They walk out into the cold and windy street.
>>141546
>>141543
Silver hits one of the two drones twice.
Meanwhile, a pony comes charging in, running towards the other drone
[1d20+3 = 13]
>>141550
Silver feels an extraordinary pain in his chest with every breath he takes, but still he gives the remaining pony an order while he checks on the status of his fallen comrades.
"Keep your rifle on him, do not let him move!"
Silver feels an extraordinary pain in his chest with every breath he takes, but still he gives the remaining pony an order while he checks on the status of his fallen comrades.
"Keep your rifle on him, do not let him move!"
>>141551
All three are severely wounded - one with a single bullet wound to the neck, and two with two pistol or carbine shots
"I can stab him" The private says
All three are severely wounded - one with a single bullet wound to the neck, and two with two pistol or carbine shots
"I can stab him" The private says
[1d20+5 = 16]
>>141553
Silver groans out an order.
"He is surrendered, and he did not kill anypony. Let him live, but do not let him move."
Heal: Silver tries to set aside his own pain as he tends to the most critically wounded of his downed ponies, the one who was shot through the neck.
>>141553
Silver groans out an order.
"He is surrendered, and he did not kill anypony. Let him live, but do not let him move."
Heal: Silver tries to set aside his own pain as he tends to the most critically wounded of his downed ponies, the one who was shot through the neck.
>>141552
First, walking through the station, the creatures go up and into a long, wide hallway with an arched roof. This exits them into an upper, railed level with a view into a two-story grand hall entrance room with stone walls, tile floors, and a patterned high-roof. To either side of the grand hall are a ticket station, and some sort of office, as well as hallways that lead away from the hall. Going down the staircase (carefully with the coffin), there are coffee shops and other sorts of stores behind them, before getting to brass framed revolving doors. Of course this will not work, so they go over towards a double door that they open, and go done stone steps, with doric columns at the end of the row of the steps.
On the road, they see that the train station is located on the edge of a river - to their left now - with a number of two and three story buildings spaced apart in most directions. Snow covers the roads and indeed everything, though there are many worn black tracks on the roads. The sky is grey, and a cold wind blows.
>>141554
The blood flow is stopped, and he is placed up against a wall
First, walking through the station, the creatures go up and into a long, wide hallway with an arched roof. This exits them into an upper, railed level with a view into a two-story grand hall entrance room with stone walls, tile floors, and a patterned high-roof. To either side of the grand hall are a ticket station, and some sort of office, as well as hallways that lead away from the hall. Going down the staircase (carefully with the coffin), there are coffee shops and other sorts of stores behind them, before getting to brass framed revolving doors. Of course this will not work, so they go over towards a double door that they open, and go done stone steps, with doric columns at the end of the row of the steps.
On the road, they see that the train station is located on the edge of a river - to their left now - with a number of two and three story buildings spaced apart in most directions. Snow covers the roads and indeed everything, though there are many worn black tracks on the roads. The sky is grey, and a cold wind blows.
>>141554
The blood flow is stopped, and he is placed up against a wall
>>141559
With this taken care of, Silver gets up, gasping for air and struggling to breath properly. He trots over to the private watching over the cowering drone.
With this taken care of, Silver gets up, gasping for air and struggling to breath properly. He trots over to the private watching over the cowering drone.
>>141560
The drone looks back towards Silver, sitting upright and with bandages where the chest connects to what would be the belly. It's lips are pulled all the way up, showing overly sharp teeth in what appears to be a smile, and a rather awkward one at that
"Silwar Saword?"
>>141561
"Well..."
He looks to the left, over the bridge, at the river, and the train tracks besides the river, and then to the right at the houses and brick apartment buildings that stretch on.
"Not really, but across the river is Riverpool, so it must be to our right."
The drone looks back towards Silver, sitting upright and with bandages where the chest connects to what would be the belly. It's lips are pulled all the way up, showing overly sharp teeth in what appears to be a smile, and a rather awkward one at that
"Silwar Saword?"
>>141561
"Well..."
He looks to the left, over the bridge, at the river, and the train tracks besides the river, and then to the right at the houses and brick apartment buildings that stretch on.
"Not really, but across the river is Riverpool, so it must be to our right."
>>141563
The ponies walk on
Waabishki
"This is kind of heavy...
And
"You ponies live in places like these?"
The ponies walk on
Waabishki
"This is kind of heavy...
And
"You ponies live in places like these?"
>>141564
"Some do. I prefer the rural life, but small towns and farms don't offer services such as magic schooling and research on the level you can find in such places."
"Some do. I prefer the rural life, but small towns and farms don't offer services such as magic schooling and research on the level you can find in such places."
>>141566
"Spells. Unicorns don't just know how to do all types of magic from birth. You have to find what magic you are good at and learn how to use it. And then there are magical artifacts and history of unicorns of ages past and how they experimented with magic. Fascinating topics."
"Spells. Unicorns don't just know how to do all types of magic from birth. You have to find what magic you are good at and learn how to use it. And then there are magical artifacts and history of unicorns of ages past and how they experimented with magic. Fascinating topics."
>>141567
She looks away
"I suppose. If you lack teeth and claws, and a natural sense of what is around you..."
She looks away
"I suppose. If you lack teeth and claws, and a natural sense of what is around you..."
>>141568
"Heh. We certainly do lack those. But perhaps that is why ponies need to befriend those that have those."
"Heh. We certainly do lack those. But perhaps that is why ponies need to befriend those that have those."
>>141562
It takes Silver but a moment to recognize this changeling, and upon doing so he plants a forehoof firmly against his forehead and lets out a groan of both pain and frustration. Even if he can not speak a word of Ponish, the drone can probably understand what Silver says next just from the tone in his voice.
"You have got to be kidding me..."
He turns to the private.
"One of logistic ponies from 332nd we brought on bored can speak Changeling. He is wearing metal helmet and is using carbine. You know if he stayed behind at Town Hall, or did he march with us?"
It takes Silver but a moment to recognize this changeling, and upon doing so he plants a forehoof firmly against his forehead and lets out a groan of both pain and frustration. Even if he can not speak a word of Ponish, the drone can probably understand what Silver says next just from the tone in his voice.
"You have got to be kidding me..."
He turns to the private.
"One of logistic ponies from 332nd we brought on bored can speak Changeling. He is wearing metal helmet and is using carbine. You know if he stayed behind at Town Hall, or did he march with us?"
>>141580
"Not far now. If you want to take a break, I'm sure we can rest once we get out of the wind."
"Not far now. If you want to take a break, I'm sure we can rest once we get out of the wind."
>>141581
Getting out of the wind is determined most of all by buildings. While some avenues have wind that blow straight through them, those going the opposite direction have buildings blocking the wind. There are some ponies outside, and some vehicles, but it's rather few, almost surprisingly so. The area becomes more dense, with some shops on the buildings. Brick architecture dominates, with many buildings three or four or more stories in height.
Getting out of the wind is determined most of all by buildings. While some avenues have wind that blow straight through them, those going the opposite direction have buildings blocking the wind. There are some ponies outside, and some vehicles, but it's rather few, almost surprisingly so. The area becomes more dense, with some shops on the buildings. Brick architecture dominates, with many buildings three or four or more stories in height.
>>141582
With no real direction for Spark to follow, he heads to the nearest street turn off to get out of the wind.
With no real direction for Spark to follow, he heads to the nearest street turn off to get out of the wind.
>>141584
"We will go further once everypony's strength has returned. It wouldn't be wise to tire to the point of dropping him."
"We will go further once everypony's strength has returned. It wouldn't be wise to tire to the point of dropping him."
>>141585
From within the coffin, Miskobag:
"Are we there?"
Waabishki:
"Not Yet."
She turns to Spark
"How far are we?"
From within the coffin, Miskobag:
"Are we there?"
Waabishki:
"Not Yet."
She turns to Spark
"How far are we?"
>>141589
A grey earth pony in a fur-edged coat and wearing a trapper hat is available
Roll diplomacy Charisma check
A grey earth pony in a fur-edged coat and wearing a trapper hat is available
Roll diplomacy Charisma check
>>141591
He looks over at the procession strangely, and turns his head away at an angle
"I suppose you're new to this city. The hospital is about six blocks down until you get to Red Trout, then go until you get to Tarruga, take a right, then you'll know when you see it on the left."
He looks over at the procession strangely, and turns his head away at an angle
"I suppose you're new to this city. The hospital is about six blocks down until you get to Red Trout, then go until you get to Tarruga, take a right, then you'll know when you see it on the left."
>>141593
"You betcha"
But the pony proceeds onwards, away from the group.
The doctor:
"I think I could find it from Tarruga."
Waabishki:
"So how far away is it?"
Makade:
"Let us get moving."
"You betcha"
But the pony proceeds onwards, away from the group.
The doctor:
"I think I could find it from Tarruga."
Waabishki:
"So how far away is it?"
Makade:
"Let us get moving."
>>141597
Spark proceeds down Gusty Avenue just fine, and the same down Red Trout.
Spark comes to his first questionable area after intersecting Tarruga. Spark can see that there is a simple barricade with an armored car behind it forming a checkpoint, and at least three changeling drones manning it. The checkpoint is actually in a different direction from the hospital, at least according to the directions, but it's an unsettling sight behind them
Roll 1d20
Spark proceeds down Gusty Avenue just fine, and the same down Red Trout.
Spark comes to his first questionable area after intersecting Tarruga. Spark can see that there is a simple barricade with an armored car behind it forming a checkpoint, and at least three changeling drones manning it. The checkpoint is actually in a different direction from the hospital, at least according to the directions, but it's an unsettling sight behind them
Roll 1d20
>>141599
There seem to be remarks from the drones, but nothing that can't be ignored.
Spark and friends(?) proceed down the road. As the pony on the streets told them there is a large building of brick and windows at least four stories tall on the left, with a road leading up to what seems to be an entrance
The doctor
"Yes. That's it."
There seem to be remarks from the drones, but nothing that can't be ignored.
Spark and friends(?) proceed down the road. As the pony on the streets told them there is a large building of brick and windows at least four stories tall on the left, with a road leading up to what seems to be an entrance
The doctor
"Yes. That's it."
>>141600
I have a feeling that I am missing out on a lot because of the dice.
Spark heads towards the building.
I have a feeling that I am missing out on a lot because of the dice.
Spark heads towards the building.
>>141601
If by "missing out on," you mean being stopped by military police, receiving wrong directions, or getting lost, then you're right.
Don't worry. Dumb luck alone can't get Spark through the next section
Spark and crew arrive at the entrance of the hospital. A couple ponies outside, walking by, stop and stare at the procession
If by "missing out on," you mean being stopped by military police, receiving wrong directions, or getting lost, then you're right.
Don't worry. Dumb luck alone can't get Spark through the next section
Spark and crew arrive at the entrance of the hospital. A couple ponies outside, walking by, stop and stare at the procession
>>141602
"Well, now we need to find a means to make a wolf in a coffin needing medical attention not raise any alarm. Any chance you can work some inter-profession charm, doctor?"
"Well, now we need to find a means to make a wolf in a coffin needing medical attention not raise any alarm. Any chance you can work some inter-profession charm, doctor?"
>>141603
"Uh..." He smiles awkwardly
"It's going to be hard to explain a coffin going through the front entrance."
"Uh..." He smiles awkwardly
"It's going to be hard to explain a coffin going through the front entrance."
>>141604
"Think we can unload our friend without any more eyes on us and perhaps use a medical stretcher to bring him in?"
"Think we can unload our friend without any more eyes on us and perhaps use a medical stretcher to bring him in?"
>>141605
"That... well I don't know where to unload him, but I can definitely say that he'll attract much less attention on a stretcher."
"That... well I don't know where to unload him, but I can definitely say that he'll attract much less attention on a stretcher."
>>141607
It definitely looks like there could be some areas. There is a loading dock, and much further back, there is a walled in little building with large smoke stacks that, in anycase, has bricks around it. There is also a small area recessed into the ground with stairs leading to it that evidently goes down to an entrance to a basement, or some kind of subterranean level. All of these require the creatures to move in front of windows that are above and could theoretically see it, although the basement entrance is closest, and the wall is furthest away. The wall has the most cover for the actual activity
It definitely looks like there could be some areas. There is a loading dock, and much further back, there is a walled in little building with large smoke stacks that, in anycase, has bricks around it. There is also a small area recessed into the ground with stairs leading to it that evidently goes down to an entrance to a basement, or some kind of subterranean level. All of these require the creatures to move in front of windows that are above and could theoretically see it, although the basement entrance is closest, and the wall is furthest away. The wall has the most cover for the actual activity
>>141609
It's another long movement of several hundred feet across grass and the procession would look very odd to any outsider, but the creatures make it there. There are three sides, absent actually entering
It's another long movement of several hundred feet across grass and the procession would look very odd to any outsider, but the creatures make it there. There are three sides, absent actually entering
>>141611
A pony crosses the street, but it's simple enough to wait them out. It's impossible to say what is seen from windows, as these are black tinted.
The wall on the left side from the road, and nearest the ponies, is the most visible to windows. The wall next to the road is most visible from the road.
A pony crosses the street, but it's simple enough to wait them out. It's impossible to say what is seen from windows, as these are black tinted.
The wall on the left side from the road, and nearest the ponies, is the most visible to windows. The wall next to the road is most visible from the road.
>>141612
It is worth the risk of exposing what somepony might see in the window as chances are, it is a sick pony that can't do much to alert anypony to what is happening.
It is worth the risk of exposing what somepony might see in the window as chances are, it is a sick pony that can't do much to alert anypony to what is happening.
>>141613
>>141612
Spark goes perhaps behind the wall, or in the segment in front of them.
Waabiski, then the doctor, and then Makade set the coffin down. It's Miskobag himself who opens the lid
"Are we here? Why are still outside?"
Makade:
"What if this had been a search! Play dead!"
Waabishki:
"Not yet. But we are going to move you into.... what did you call it?"
Doctor:
"A stretcher"
Miskobag
"After travelling in that, heh, I'd love a chance to stretch"
>>141612
Spark goes perhaps behind the wall, or in the segment in front of them.
Waabiski, then the doctor, and then Makade set the coffin down. It's Miskobag himself who opens the lid
"Are we here? Why are still outside?"
Makade:
"What if this had been a search! Play dead!"
Waabishki:
"Not yet. But we are going to move you into.... what did you call it?"
Doctor:
"A stretcher"
Miskobag
"After travelling in that, heh, I'd love a chance to stretch"
>>141615
Now Spark must obtain a stretcher
A small argument breaks out over the rifle. Makade tries to pick it up
The doctor
"Where are you going to hide that? You can't be seen with that."
Waabishki
"Why did you bring that?"
Makade:
"I'm not going anywhere unarmed, especially far from home"
Waabishki
"Just put it away"
Makade:
"Well it can't stay here"
Now Spark must obtain a stretcher
A small argument breaks out over the rifle. Makade tries to pick it up
The doctor
"Where are you going to hide that? You can't be seen with that."
Waabishki
"Why did you bring that?"
Makade:
"I'm not going anywhere unarmed, especially far from home"
Waabishki
"Just put it away"
Makade:
"Well it can't stay here"
>>141616
"The rifle can stay in the coffin because nopony will move a coffin. We will be right back to collect it. If you must, you may stand guard at the coffin."
Spark heads inside the hospital and asks for a stretcher.
"The rifle can stay in the coffin because nopony will move a coffin. We will be right back to collect it. If you must, you may stand guard at the coffin."
Spark heads inside the hospital and asks for a stretcher.
>>141617
Makade bears his teeth, not liking this answer, but Spark is on his way.
"A stretcher... What for? Where are you from?"
Makade bears his teeth, not liking this answer, but Spark is on his way.
"A stretcher... What for? Where are you from?"
>>141621
Spark needs to persuade her to give a pony outside of the organization a stretcher.
Anyways, the grey earth pony mare tells Spark,
"Oh. Well if it's urgent, we have some in that room there. On the left, down the hall."
Spark needs to persuade her to give a pony outside of the organization a stretcher.
Anyways, the grey earth pony mare tells Spark,
"Oh. Well if it's urgent, we have some in that room there. On the left, down the hall."
>>141623
Spark takes the stretcher out and brings it to the creatures
Miskobag actually is standing at the moment, but he seems fine to move into the stretcher when it comes
"I can walk... But stairs... that may be a challenge."
Makade places the rifle next to Miskobag - or tries to - trying to hide it under his fur. This action displeases Miskobag and the doctor.
Spark takes the stretcher out and brings it to the creatures
Miskobag actually is standing at the moment, but he seems fine to move into the stretcher when it comes
"I can walk... But stairs... that may be a challenge."
Makade places the rifle next to Miskobag - or tries to - trying to hide it under his fur. This action displeases Miskobag and the doctor.
>>141624
"We won't get very far with the rifle there. It is best if you hold onto it Makade. Just don't get spotted with it."
"We won't get very far with the rifle there. It is best if you hold onto it Makade. Just don't get spotted with it."
>>141626
"It might be hard to hide, but the coffin has worked thus far. If you can think of a reason we can convince the ponies to let us in with it, then we can bring it along."
"It might be hard to hide, but the coffin has worked thus far. If you can think of a reason we can convince the ponies to let us in with it, then we can bring it along."
>>141629
"If you could get something inside the hospital that could help us hide a long rifle..." He says
"If you could get something inside the hospital that could help us hide a long rifle..." He says
>>141573
Silver lets out a sigh.
"Alright. Go back and tell others that we have wounded, I will stay here and watch changeling."
Silver lets out a sigh.
"Alright. Go back and tell others that we have wounded, I will stay here and watch changeling."
>>141634
Silver returns to watching this same changeling he helped earlier. He knocks the rifle away, just in case. He points at the changeling's bandaged abdomen.
"It is ironic. I pull bullet out of you..."
He points to the fresh bullet hole in him, still hurting like hell and still making it painful to breathe.
"...you put bullet it me."
Silver returns to watching this same changeling he helped earlier. He knocks the rifle away, just in case. He points at the changeling's bandaged abdomen.
"It is ironic. I pull bullet out of you..."
He points to the fresh bullet hole in him, still hurting like hell and still making it painful to breathe.
"...you put bullet it me."
>>141635
The creature maintains its eyes on Silver. It pulls its lips even further back, and it tries to scoot backwards towards the wall.
The creature maintains its eyes on Silver. It pulls its lips even further back, and it tries to scoot backwards towards the wall.
>>141636
He chuckles lightly, and shakes his head.
"I know you can not understand me, but when you said you were going to find other group of changelings, I thought you would go back to front."
He chuckles lightly, and shakes his head.
"I know you can not understand me, but when you said you were going to find other group of changelings, I thought you would go back to front."
>>141638
Silver scratches his chin, trying to think of ways to communicate with this changeling but failing. He instead decides to whistle a tune while he watches the drone and waits for some ponies to get back and take his wounded compatriots away.
Silver scratches his chin, trying to think of ways to communicate with this changeling but failing. He instead decides to whistle a tune while he watches the drone and waits for some ponies to get back and take his wounded compatriots away.
>>141640
"Draconequus."
He rubs the area around his new gunshot wound, wincing.
"I need to stop nearly dying. I have more than filled my quota for today."
"Draconequus."
He rubs the area around his new gunshot wound, wincing.
"I need to stop nearly dying. I have more than filled my quota for today."
>>141641
"Good to see you're still alive sir, and indeed I think we've all filled our quota. Is this the last of the Changeling positions?"
"Good to see you're still alive sir, and indeed I think we've all filled our quota. Is this the last of the Changeling positions?"
>>141642
"I would hope. It seemed like there was more than there aught to be here, but we still need to check grain elevator to see if there are still changelings there."
He gets up from his previously seated position, with no small amount of effort.
"Nng...even if there are, I do not plan on sending our ponies in there. I have different, better plan."
"I would hope. It seemed like there was more than there aught to be here, but we still need to check grain elevator to see if there are still changelings there."
He gets up from his previously seated position, with no small amount of effort.
"Nng...even if there are, I do not plan on sending our ponies in there. I have different, better plan."
>>141643
"Even a single Changeling on Equestrian soil is more than there ought to be."
Amber looks down at Silver's wound
"The Grain Elevator is compromised? What do you have in mind?"
"Even a single Changeling on Equestrian soil is more than there ought to be."
Amber looks down at Silver's wound
"The Grain Elevator is compromised? What do you have in mind?"
>>141644
It's a nasty wound, rifle-caliber and punching straight through his chest. It's a wonder how he's still alive, let alone conscious.
"Using our mortar and at least one of those AT guns to blast grain elevator to rubble, if changeling position is still there."
It's a nasty wound, rifle-caliber and punching straight through his chest. It's a wonder how he's still alive, let alone conscious.
"Using our mortar and at least one of those AT guns to blast grain elevator to rubble, if changeling position is still there."
>>141645
He stares down at it
"Well, that's definitely the safest option. We've lost too many ponies today."
He stares down at it
"Well, that's definitely the safest option. We've lost too many ponies today."
>>141646
He nods, and lets out a little wince as he takes a breath.
"That we did. I do not plan on losing any more of our ponies. Have you heard anything from Mild Mill or Hazelred yet? I saw that shell hit their position."
He nods, and lets out a little wince as he takes a breath.
"That we did. I do not plan on losing any more of our ponies. Have you heard anything from Mild Mill or Hazelred yet? I saw that shell hit their position."
>>141647
"Yes. They came up and met with us outside the facility. It was a bit of a tense moment, with Mills forgetting the password, but we sorted it out."
"Yes. They came up and met with us outside the facility. It was a bit of a tense moment, with Mills forgetting the password, but we sorted it out."
>>141648
Silver sighs in relief.
"Спасибо Селестии. I was worried when I saw top of church tower just disappear..."
He looks down at the wounded but stabilized soldiers.
"I do not suppose you brought other ponies? These three need to be brought someplace safe, and I have changeling prisoner I need to escort."
He silently adds in "...again." under his breath.
Silver sighs in relief.
"Спасибо Селестии. I was worried when I saw top of church tower just disappear..."
He looks down at the wounded but stabilized soldiers.
"I do not suppose you brought other ponies? These three need to be brought someplace safe, and I have changeling prisoner I need to escort."
He silently adds in "...again." under his breath.
>>141649
"No, they hit the steeple above him. When that happened, he figured they had his location and ran out of there along with Hazelred, who I'm told, was almost dragged. Maybe the Changelings were just firing at random and got darn lucky, because they didn't shoot that position again. Still, his shots caused the Changelings to think they were being flanked, and to keep a portion of their soldiers out of the battle until it was already too late."
He too, looks at these wounded ponies.
"Well, we're trying to get a truck working to take the wounded back to town hall. I'm not entirely sure how that's going. Privates Marsh Grass and Silent Spring made an almost heroic effort to take a wounded pony back to the town hall on their own already."
Then he looks down to the drone
"Why don't you just shoot it?"
"No, they hit the steeple above him. When that happened, he figured they had his location and ran out of there along with Hazelred, who I'm told, was almost dragged. Maybe the Changelings were just firing at random and got darn lucky, because they didn't shoot that position again. Still, his shots caused the Changelings to think they were being flanked, and to keep a portion of their soldiers out of the battle until it was already too late."
He too, looks at these wounded ponies.
"Well, we're trying to get a truck working to take the wounded back to town hall. I'm not entirely sure how that's going. Privates Marsh Grass and Silent Spring made an almost heroic effort to take a wounded pony back to the town hall on their own already."
Then he looks down to the drone
"Why don't you just shoot it?"
>>141650
He looks at the drone as well.
"Despite fact that he is reason I have very big hole in me, I am only pony he shot, and I am still alive. And despite that changelings probably would not show such mercy...it would leave bad taste in my mouth to shoot enemy who has already surrendered."
He looks at the drone as well.
"Despite fact that he is reason I have very big hole in me, I am only pony he shot, and I am still alive. And despite that changelings probably would not show such mercy...it would leave bad taste in my mouth to shoot enemy who has already surrendered."
>>141651
"Are you sure? I think I would have shot him already... But you are the Platoon Commander now, Silver Sword."
"Are you sure? I think I would have shot him already... But you are the Platoon Commander now, Silver Sword."
>>141652
He chuckles, though there's remorse to it.
"I hope not for long, and that Lieutenant makes speedy recovery. It also means you are now my second-in-command."
He chuckles, though there's remorse to it.
"I hope not for long, and that Lieutenant makes speedy recovery. It also means you are now my second-in-command."
An event that was omitted, but should have happened, was the door opposite Silver's last position being opened, the corpse of a drone being pushed aside in the process, and the pink pegasus pony walking through.
>>141653
"Indeed it does." He says, smiling for just a moment, before the smile is removed. "Let us pray for the swift recovery of all. Come now, let us go see if they've got it working."
>>141653
"Indeed it does." He says, smiling for just a moment, before the smile is removed. "Let us pray for the swift recovery of all. Come now, let us go see if they've got it working."
>>141654
Silver nods, turns to the drone, and gives him an order to stand up and start following him. He turns to Amber immediately afterwards.
"Follow drone so he does not get any funny ideas."
Silver nods, turns to the drone, and gives him an order to stand up and start following him. He turns to Amber immediately afterwards.
"Follow drone so he does not get any funny ideas."
>>141655
"Alright, let's get this roach upright"
He moves closer in, and using a rifle, makes a waving motion to get up, and then pokes him with a bayonet just to emphasize the point.
The ponies go outside, to hear the sound of a diesel engine and to see an attempt at loading the wounded into the back of the truck.
Silver sees the private from earlier, and the pink pegasus corporal. They have with them the one daffodil colored private who helped translate before. He keeps his limbs tight together.
"Alright, let's get this roach upright"
He moves closer in, and using a rifle, makes a waving motion to get up, and then pokes him with a bayonet just to emphasize the point.
The ponies go outside, to hear the sound of a diesel engine and to see an attempt at loading the wounded into the back of the truck.
Silver sees the private from earlier, and the pink pegasus corporal. They have with them the one daffodil colored private who helped translate before. He keeps his limbs tight together.
>>141656
"Ah, good, you are here. I need to talk with our 'friend' again."
While he says this, he looks to where he left the other two wounded changelings, already having an idea what might have happened to them in his absense.
"Ah, good, you are here. I need to talk with our 'friend' again."
While he says this, he looks to where he left the other two wounded changelings, already having an idea what might have happened to them in his absense.
>>141657
The first drone, the one Silver set against the truck, is still there, propped up and notably without any bayonet wounds. The second one, the one with the bandage around the neck, is missing from its position.
The first drone, the one Silver set against the truck, is still there, propped up and notably without any bayonet wounds. The second one, the one with the bandage around the neck, is missing from its position.
>>141658
"Hmm..."
Silver quickly returns to the matter at hoof, and looks at the daffodil-colored stallion.
"I am sorry about dragging you all way out here, but I would appreciate it if you would translate for me again."
"Hmm..."
Silver quickly returns to the matter at hoof, and looks at the daffodil-colored stallion.
"I am sorry about dragging you all way out here, but I would appreciate it if you would translate for me again."
>>141660
Silver notices this, and decides to lead the drone and the pony away from the scene of carnage, so they can have a quieter conversation without eavesdroppers.
"When you said you were going to find other group of changelings, I thought you would be going back to changeling side of front."
Silver notices this, and decides to lead the drone and the pony away from the scene of carnage, so they can have a quieter conversation without eavesdroppers.
"When you said you were going to find other group of changelings, I thought you would be going back to changeling side of front."
>>141662
"Yes. And also our next target, after retaking telephone office. I thought that would be obvious."
He points to the hole in his chest.
"You know, I am rather cross about this."
"Yes. And also our next target, after retaking telephone office. I thought that would be obvious."
He points to the hole in his chest.
"You know, I am rather cross about this."
>>141663
He maintains the awkward smile for another several seconds, until that slowly fades to a more angry, determined expression.
Then he starts yelling. The private doesn't have any difficulty in translating it word for word, almost as it is spoken, and his soft, almost intimidated voice contrasts strongly with the creature in front of him.
"The other drones in my squad - my whole platoon - died so that our brothers in the mountains may live. I ran away. I surrendered. If I had set the grenade off, it could have helped the night attacks. Their deaths may have meant something. Now, my brothers will die in greater numbers because I was weak."
He maintains the awkward smile for another several seconds, until that slowly fades to a more angry, determined expression.
Then he starts yelling. The private doesn't have any difficulty in translating it word for word, almost as it is spoken, and his soft, almost intimidated voice contrasts strongly with the creature in front of him.
"The other drones in my squad - my whole platoon - died so that our brothers in the mountains may live. I ran away. I surrendered. If I had set the grenade off, it could have helped the night attacks. Their deaths may have meant something. Now, my brothers will die in greater numbers because I was weak."
>>141664
Silver doesn't falter in the face of the drone's anger, but inside the unicorn knows it's justified.
"I will not belittle you, your brothers, and what you have accomplished. You are fighting for your country and your people, just as we are. And, from that perspective, you and your brothers have already done much here to help changeling war effort."
Silver doesn't falter in the face of the drone's anger, but inside the unicorn knows it's justified.
"I will not belittle you, your brothers, and what you have accomplished. You are fighting for your country and your people, just as we are. And, from that perspective, you and your brothers have already done much here to help changeling war effort."
>>141665
There is a pause before the translator starts to speak, whether because the words are more difficult, or because he needs a moment to process it.
The drone must need time as well, because he is silenced, at least for the immediate time being, by Silver's words in reply.
There is a pause before the translator starts to speak, whether because the words are more difficult, or because he needs a moment to process it.
The drone must need time as well, because he is silenced, at least for the immediate time being, by Silver's words in reply.
>>141666
Satin trips.
"I will be honest with you, you and your brothers have inflicted large casualties against us, particularly among our officers and squad commanders. While there are not many dead, there are many wounded, with many unable to continue fighting for some time. It will be hard to defend if your forces successfully push us back to Vale. And with how you successfully held up our communications, there is little chance for our lines to reinforce in time for your assault."
Satin trips.
"I will be honest with you, you and your brothers have inflicted large casualties against us, particularly among our officers and squad commanders. While there are not many dead, there are many wounded, with many unable to continue fighting for some time. It will be hard to defend if your forces successfully push us back to Vale. And with how you successfully held up our communications, there is little chance for our lines to reinforce in time for your assault."
>>141667
This is relayed, and takes him a moment to reply. His voice is nearly emotionless:
"Maybe then... I can be satisfied."
This is relayed, and takes him a moment to reply. His voice is nearly emotionless:
"Maybe then... I can be satisfied."
>>141668
Silver nods. He actually smiles at the changeling a little, and salutes him.
"You and your brothers have fought valiantly in face of such adversity, and have achieved great success for Hives. There is no dishonor in that. I salute you, as worthy adversary."
Silver nods. He actually smiles at the changeling a little, and salutes him.
"You and your brothers have fought valiantly in face of such adversity, and have achieved great success for Hives. There is no dishonor in that. I salute you, as worthy adversary."
>>141670
Silver shakes his head.
"Unless you want to, no. I will cut you deal. Even with you shooting me, I have not forgotten how you returned our missing ponies to us. Life, for life. Return home to Changeling Lands and live to fight another day, I will not stop you."
Silver shakes his head.
"Unless you want to, no. I will cut you deal. Even with you shooting me, I have not forgotten how you returned our missing ponies to us. Life, for life. Return home to Changeling Lands and live to fight another day, I will not stop you."
>>141674
"Well... One of those tubes for maps and posters would fit it. Or at least it would if there were no scope... I don't know. There must be something in there somewhere."
"Well... One of those tubes for maps and posters would fit it. Or at least it would if there were no scope... I don't know. There must be something in there somewhere."
>>141673
Silver nods.
"Just be sure to actually leave Vale this time. I can not guarantee you will get so lucky as to encounter me rather than another pony."
Silver nods.
"Just be sure to actually leave Vale this time. I can not guarantee you will get so lucky as to encounter me rather than another pony."
>>141677
Silver stares at him for a few seconds, then tilts his head in confusion when he doesn't leave.
"Is something wrong?"
Silver stares at him for a few seconds, then tilts his head in confusion when he doesn't leave.
"Is something wrong?"
>>141678
The translator raises a hoof, and for the first time, raises his voice
"Flieg, du narr!"
The drone, right in front of Silver, transforms in a brilliant flash of yellow-green into a grey pegasus, and then jumps up and takes flight towards the twilight.
The translator raises a hoof, and for the first time, raises his voice
"Flieg, du narr!"
The drone, right in front of Silver, transforms in a brilliant flash of yellow-green into a grey pegasus, and then jumps up and takes flight towards the twilight.
>>141679
Silver watches the drone slowly disappear into the distance.
"That got him to go. Strange. He almost looked my son, if I just got passing glance at him."
Silver watches the drone slowly disappear into the distance.
"That got him to go. Strange. He almost looked my son, if I just got passing glance at him."
>>141681
"Well...we should return to others, see how they are doing. It would be really nice to sit down somewhere also..."
He starts holding the wound on his chest again, letting out a small groan of pain and discomfort.
"Well...we should return to others, see how they are doing. It would be really nice to sit down somewhere also..."
He starts holding the wound on his chest again, letting out a small groan of pain and discomfort.
>>141682
It's definitely not the sort of thing that can be left untreated. The private does not say anything.
It's definitely not the sort of thing that can be left untreated. The private does not say anything.
>>141689
Slighted, Makade remains outside
Spark and the doctor are able to place Miskobag on the stretcher, and carry him inside
>>141690
If by "trucks" is meant the two that were shot to hell earlier, they are still there, and still in poor shape.
The one truck in front of the building, nearer the road, is being loaded with wounded ponies.
Slighted, Makade remains outside
Spark and the doctor are able to place Miskobag on the stretcher, and carry him inside
>>141690
If by "trucks" is meant the two that were shot to hell earlier, they are still there, and still in poor shape.
The one truck in front of the building, nearer the road, is being loaded with wounded ponies.
>>141691
Silver decides to trot over to the truck being loaded, still holding his wound, and ask,
"Need any help?"
Silver decides to trot over to the truck being loaded, still holding his wound, and ask,
"Need any help?"
>>141692
"Not at the moment. Could have used some help a few minutes ago, but now, we're about to head out."
"Not at the moment. Could have used some help a few minutes ago, but now, we're about to head out."
>>141694
"Sorry about that, soldier. Is there room for one more? I think I may need this wound looked at."
"Sorry about that, soldier. Is there room for one more? I think I may need this wound looked at."
>>141697
Ammber Grain walks over, being right next to the truck, and perhaps about to sit in the passenger seat.
"Yes sire?"
Ammber Grain walks over, being right next to the truck, and perhaps about to sit in the passenger seat.
"Yes sire?"
>>141698
"Ah, you are here. After we drop wounded off at Town Hall, I want you to organize our attack on changeling position at grain elevator. You remember my plan for how to deal with them?"
"Ah, you are here. After we drop wounded off at Town Hall, I want you to organize our attack on changeling position at grain elevator. You remember my plan for how to deal with them?"
>>141700
"Precisely. Specifics of attack I leave to your discretion. Once I have this looked at..."
He winces as he pats the wound in his chest lightly.
"...I will join you."
"Precisely. Specifics of attack I leave to your discretion. Once I have this looked at..."
He winces as he pats the wound in his chest lightly.
"...I will join you."
>>141701
"Yes Sir." He says
Silver is able to find an area to sit on the end of the truck. Inside, lying down are Saltlick, who is shivering - at least that is a sign of life - Bricsbuck, Sleetfall - who fell in the final attack - and several other ponies, especially those who had been outside. The truck goes on its way, moving forward, and drives to the Town Hall. The distance is less than a mile, and sure could have been done by cart, if only those were available in size and number.
Amber Grain gets out, as well as another pony in the back along with Silver, and they try to get the wounded out and inside
"Yes Sir." He says
Silver is able to find an area to sit on the end of the truck. Inside, lying down are Saltlick, who is shivering - at least that is a sign of life - Bricsbuck, Sleetfall - who fell in the final attack - and several other ponies, especially those who had been outside. The truck goes on its way, moving forward, and drives to the Town Hall. The distance is less than a mile, and sure could have been done by cart, if only those were available in size and number.
Amber Grain gets out, as well as another pony in the back along with Silver, and they try to get the wounded out and inside
>>141693
Spark, entering inside, sees a relatively normal reception room, with a two story entrance, hallways to each side, a few potted plants, a reception counter on the left, and a hallway straight forward.
Spark, entering inside, sees a relatively normal reception room, with a two story entrance, hallways to each side, a few potted plants, a reception counter on the left, and a hallway straight forward.
>>141702
Silver gets out as well, and assists in bringing wounded despite his injury and the discomfort it causes.
Silver gets out as well, and assists in bringing wounded despite his injury and the discomfort it causes.
>>141704
Indeed there is a bit of discomfort, but a stretcher is available, and the ponies are able to take the wounded, one by one, inside the town hall, to lay them out. Firm Heart, looking even more tired than before, looks at the ponies as they are layed out.
Indeed there is a bit of discomfort, but a stretcher is available, and the ponies are able to take the wounded, one by one, inside the town hall, to lay them out. Firm Heart, looking even more tired than before, looks at the ponies as they are layed out.
>>141705
Silver gives Firm Heart a similarly tired smile during one of the drop offs.
"You should see other guys."
Silver gives Firm Heart a similarly tired smile during one of the drop offs.
"You should see other guys."
>>141706
There is already an additional wounded pony there
Firm Heart looks down at Silver's wound.
"Again?"
Then he says
"This is just too many casualties, and they are too badly wounded. It's really fortunate that there was a medical clinic in town, and medical supplies here, because otherwise we'd be out of plasma and other supplies."
There is already an additional wounded pony there
Firm Heart looks down at Silver's wound.
"Again?"
Then he says
"This is just too many casualties, and they are too badly wounded. It's really fortunate that there was a medical clinic in town, and medical supplies here, because otherwise we'd be out of plasma and other supplies."
>>141707
Silver nods.
"Again. And yes, we are quite fortunate."
Silver looks at the additional pony.
"When did he get here?"
Silver nods.
"Again. And yes, we are quite fortunate."
Silver looks at the additional pony.
"When did he get here?"
>>141708
"A couple ponies brought him in here earlier. Carried him the whole way. Good thing. He's terribly wounded."
"A couple ponies brought him in here earlier. Carried him the whole way. Good thing. He's terribly wounded."
>>141709
"Right, I remember now. I am glad he got back here successfully."
Silver continues to help bring wounded in, if any are left. Once that is done, he sits down in the makeshift infirmiry.
"Right, I remember now. I am glad he got back here successfully."
Silver continues to help bring wounded in, if any are left. Once that is done, he sits down in the makeshift infirmiry.
>>141710
Silver sits down in the room. Some of the other wounded are laying unconscious. Some are shivering or near convulsions. And some are conscious, able to sit up. Firm Heart goes from pony to pony, mostly starting with plasma and morphine. A pair of ponies, who seem to be among those from the 332nd, help in parts of this process. Silver is not addressed yet.
Silver sits down in the room. Some of the other wounded are laying unconscious. Some are shivering or near convulsions. And some are conscious, able to sit up. Firm Heart goes from pony to pony, mostly starting with plasma and morphine. A pair of ponies, who seem to be among those from the 332nd, help in parts of this process. Silver is not addressed yet.
>>141711
Deciding he can't just sit there and do nothing, Silver goes to Firm Heart.
"I may not have formal training or education, but over course of my career I have learned how to treat many different kinds of combat wounds. If there is anything you need assistance with, I am more than willing and able to help."
Deciding he can't just sit there and do nothing, Silver goes to Firm Heart.
"I may not have formal training or education, but over course of my career I have learned how to treat many different kinds of combat wounds. If there is anything you need assistance with, I am more than willing and able to help."
>>141713
Silver nods, and starts giving the wounded such treatments. He particularly starts with those shivering or nearing convulsions, as those seem to be the most in need.
Silver nods, and starts giving the wounded such treatments. He particularly starts with those shivering or nearing convulsions, as those seem to be the most in need.
>>141714
Silver is able to insert these. It helps that most are barely conscious. One of the female ponies comes down, and helps distribute blankets. The plasma seems to help with the shivering.
Firm Heart:
"We are going to need to send many of these, or maybe most, to Wald."
Silver is able to insert these. It helps that most are barely conscious. One of the female ponies comes down, and helps distribute blankets. The plasma seems to help with the shivering.
Firm Heart:
"We are going to need to send many of these, or maybe most, to Wald."
>>141715
"Yes...we will be short-hooved for some time. We did however recover logistics truck from changelings, so we will be able to send them to Wald swiftly."
He looks at the wounded Brisbuck.
"It also could have been much worse for us..."
"Yes...we will be short-hooved for some time. We did however recover logistics truck from changelings, so we will be able to send them to Wald swiftly."
He looks at the wounded Brisbuck.
"It also could have been much worse for us..."
>>141716
"I don't know what the Changelings look like"
He injects some substance into an IV
"But I doubt its better."
"I don't know what the Changelings look like"
He injects some substance into an IV
"But I doubt its better."
>>141717
"Mass casualties on Changeling side. I think only three changelings remained alive by time we took wounded here."
"Mass casualties on Changeling side. I think only three changelings remained alive by time we took wounded here."
>>141718
He stops, and looks over to Silver
"Damn. That is extensive."
After a minute or so, he is able to get to Silver
"Alright, let's take a look at you."
He comes closer, and inspects Silver's wound
"Wow. He got you good, didn't he?"
He stops, and looks over to Silver
"Damn. That is extensive."
After a minute or so, he is able to get to Silver
"Alright, let's take a look at you."
He comes closer, and inspects Silver's wound
"Wow. He got you good, didn't he?"
>>141720
"I bet. Wow. Okay, let's get you some plasma. We'll need blood too, but we don't have that. Some more morphine, and some tonic."
"I bet. Wow. Okay, let's get you some plasma. We'll need blood too, but we don't have that. Some more morphine, and some tonic."
>>141722
"Hopefully. The sun has set. Time for the night..."
He injects Silver with something, and tries to spread some sort of cream, or something over the wound, which is rather painful
"Hopefully. The sun has set. Time for the night..."
He injects Silver with something, and tries to spread some sort of cream, or something over the wound, which is rather painful
>>141723
He groans in pain.
"One more thing we must do before Vale is secure...then we can free those ponies from cocoons..."
He groans in pain.
"One more thing we must do before Vale is secure...then we can free those ponies from cocoons..."
>>141724
"What is that?" He asks
"But whatever you do, get in contact with Command, and with the 23rd, and get some ambulances to get this ponies out of here."
"What is that?" He asks
"But whatever you do, get in contact with Command, and with the 23rd, and get some ambulances to get this ponies out of here."
>>141725
Silver nods.
"That I will. First is clearing last changeling holdout. Grain elevator. I do not plan on sending ponies in, rather I will just bring it down around its defenders using mortar and captured AT gun."
Silver nods.
"That I will. First is clearing last changeling holdout. Grain elevator. I do not plan on sending ponies in, rather I will just bring it down around its defenders using mortar and captured AT gun."
>>141732
"We didn't take it with us. He is swelling is getting worse. We are so worried. Can you please help us?"
"We didn't take it with us. He is swelling is getting worse. We are so worried. Can you please help us?"
>>141733
"I see" She looks up. It's a white unicorn mare, with wheat colored mane. "Let me say and... By Celestia, it's a wolf!"
She looks down, and then back, and goes over to the phone
"Uh, one moment please..."
"I see" She looks up. It's a white unicorn mare, with wheat colored mane. "Let me say and... By Celestia, it's a wolf!"
She looks down, and then back, and goes over to the phone
"Uh, one moment please..."
>>141735
"Uh, no..."
The doctor comes forward
"Hello. I did my residency here."
The mare answers,
"Oh, did you?"
"Yes, and could this wolf here see Doctor Miley? I have a rapport with him"
"I've been told that he should see a specialist on Wolf anatomy. Doctor Hill Air is our available specialist."
"Oh, well, yes. Is Dr. Bellows still in charge here."
"Sort of. He's section head."
"I'd like to talk to him"
"Uh, I'll see if he's available..."
"Uh, no..."
The doctor comes forward
"Hello. I did my residency here."
The mare answers,
"Oh, did you?"
"Yes, and could this wolf here see Doctor Miley? I have a rapport with him"
"I've been told that he should see a specialist on Wolf anatomy. Doctor Hill Air is our available specialist."
"Oh, well, yes. Is Dr. Bellows still in charge here."
"Sort of. He's section head."
"I'd like to talk to him"
"Uh, I'll see if he's available..."
>>141737
The mare answers:
"Well... At least you can go see Dr. Hill Air. Bellows will be available in fifteen or so minutes. You can go to Room 345. On the third floor, of course."
The doctor mentions to Spark
"I hope I can use some of my connections to have this done with as few questions as possible, and maybe with as many resources as possible."
The mare answers:
"Well... At least you can go see Dr. Hill Air. Bellows will be available in fifteen or so minutes. You can go to Room 345. On the third floor, of course."
The doctor mentions to Spark
"I hope I can use some of my connections to have this done with as few questions as possible, and maybe with as many resources as possible."
>>141739
The ponies are now free to move around the hospital... well, freeish, and may either go to room 345, or elsewhere
The ponies are now free to move around the hospital... well, freeish, and may either go to room 345, or elsewhere
>>141741
The doctor:
"I know where that is! Just go up the stairs right here, and it's down this central hallway"
The ponies go up the stairs, which isn't entirely pleasant. Miskobag has his head up, looking around. Then they go down the hallway, and find rooms 350 and greater.
"Or.. maybe it was on the far hallway."
Then the creatures go over to the far hallway, and nearer the end, find room 345.
"Okay, I think the doctor will be hear shortly. If not, I'll go find him."
It's a relatively mundane room with an examination table, a small steel table over nearby, as well as a couple cabinets, including those above a counter and those under. Miskobag makes his way on top of the examination table, and Waabishki sits down next to him. Hill Air is not there yet, of course.
The doctor:
"I know where that is! Just go up the stairs right here, and it's down this central hallway"
The ponies go up the stairs, which isn't entirely pleasant. Miskobag has his head up, looking around. Then they go down the hallway, and find rooms 350 and greater.
"Or.. maybe it was on the far hallway."
Then the creatures go over to the far hallway, and nearer the end, find room 345.
"Okay, I think the doctor will be hear shortly. If not, I'll go find him."
It's a relatively mundane room with an examination table, a small steel table over nearby, as well as a couple cabinets, including those above a counter and those under. Miskobag makes his way on top of the examination table, and Waabishki sits down next to him. Hill Air is not there yet, of course.
>>141743
Miskobag presses his paws down into the foam underneath
"It's... fluffier than I expected. And it's warm here."
Miskobag presses his paws down into the foam underneath
"It's... fluffier than I expected. And it's warm here."
>>141745
"I've been trapped in a coffin for hours now. I'll be fine to be up for now." He presses down again.
"But this is much more comfortable"
Waabishki looks worried, sitting and looking up at Miskobag
"I've been trapped in a coffin for hours now. I'll be fine to be up for now." He presses down again.
"But this is much more comfortable"
Waabishki looks worried, sitting and looking up at Miskobag
>>141748
Firm heart pulls out this new bullet -- a much harder task that those before, given how deep it penetrates - gives Silver a new tonic, patches up the wound, and lets Silver go.
"It's not really enough, but it is the best I can do for now" He says
Firm heart pulls out this new bullet -- a much harder task that those before, given how deep it penetrates - gives Silver a new tonic, patches up the wound, and lets Silver go.
"It's not really enough, but it is the best I can do for now" He says
>>141749
"You have done more than many could have. Thank you, Firm Heart."
Silver gets up from the table.
"You have done more than many could have. Thank you, Firm Heart."
Silver gets up from the table.
>>141750
And Silver is up, ready to go about. In that time, more ponies have arrived, including the other wounded, and the translator private, who is impressed into assisting
And Silver is up, ready to go about. In that time, more ponies have arrived, including the other wounded, and the translator private, who is impressed into assisting
>>141753
Silver smiles back, and leaves, heading to join up with Amber Grain and the ponies preparing to attack.
Silver smiles back, and leaves, heading to join up with Amber Grain and the ponies preparing to attack.
>>141754
Over the clouds that hang in the far west is the last pale orange of twilight. The sky above is already bright and starry, with a dark blue tint, and more stars than can be counted. The waning gibbous moon makes its presence known, looming over a portion of the opposite horizon. Few lights are on in the town. The town hall, the post office, a couple dinners and homes have lights their inhabitants never turned off, but these are not enough to break the darkness of night, and seem to be even less than this same town would have under more normal circumstances. It is below freezing, and what wind blows down the valley is unwelcoming, especially as it brings the sounds of distant thunder.
Silver's platoon - and it is indeed now Silver's platoon - has been reduced in strength by about 19 from its original strength of 47, with heavy losses among both rifleponies and officers. However, the platoon still has all four of its machine guns and the mortar. The truck, no longer being used to transport casualties, is available to pull either of the two anti-tank canons - one off which is already hooked up. The available ponies are assembled in the area of town hall, with faces like Amber Grain, private Cornflake, the Black colt machine gunner of B squad, the cream colored pegasus of B squad, and the pink pegasus corporal of A squad, and even Hazerlred... But not Brisbuck, Saltlick, Sleetfall, or Frost Bark.
They are at the ready
Over the clouds that hang in the far west is the last pale orange of twilight. The sky above is already bright and starry, with a dark blue tint, and more stars than can be counted. The waning gibbous moon makes its presence known, looming over a portion of the opposite horizon. Few lights are on in the town. The town hall, the post office, a couple dinners and homes have lights their inhabitants never turned off, but these are not enough to break the darkness of night, and seem to be even less than this same town would have under more normal circumstances. It is below freezing, and what wind blows down the valley is unwelcoming, especially as it brings the sounds of distant thunder.
Silver's platoon - and it is indeed now Silver's platoon - has been reduced in strength by about 19 from its original strength of 47, with heavy losses among both rifleponies and officers. However, the platoon still has all four of its machine guns and the mortar. The truck, no longer being used to transport casualties, is available to pull either of the two anti-tank canons - one off which is already hooked up. The available ponies are assembled in the area of town hall, with faces like Amber Grain, private Cornflake, the Black colt machine gunner of B squad, the cream colored pegasus of B squad, and the pink pegasus corporal of A squad, and even Hazerlred... But not Brisbuck, Saltlick, Sleetfall, or Frost Bark.
They are at the ready
>>141755
Silver turns his face up to Luna's night, feeling the bitter cold of the air around him. He then looks at the gathered ponies.
"Alright Ponies. This is it. One final effort is all that remains. These changelings have caused many casualties among us, and have injured or even killed many good ponies. Now is when it ends. We will go to their final hideout and bring it down on top of them. We will hardly give them chance to cause more pain and suffering. We do this, and Vale will finally be free!"
Silver turns his face up to Luna's night, feeling the bitter cold of the air around him. He then looks at the gathered ponies.
"Alright Ponies. This is it. One final effort is all that remains. These changelings have caused many casualties among us, and have injured or even killed many good ponies. Now is when it ends. We will go to their final hideout and bring it down on top of them. We will hardly give them chance to cause more pain and suffering. We do this, and Vale will finally be free!"
>>141757
There are cheers, though perhaps not as many as before, when they sought to take the dairy plant
"Kick them out" is one of the remarks heard from the stallions
Even where the enthusiasm is not overflowing, there is no doubt of the looks of hardened determination on their faces reflected in the dim street light outside town hall. Silver's ponies are ready
There are cheers, though perhaps not as many as before, when they sought to take the dairy plant
"Kick them out" is one of the remarks heard from the stallions
Even where the enthusiasm is not overflowing, there is no doubt of the looks of hardened determination on their faces reflected in the dim street light outside town hall. Silver's ponies are ready
>>141758
"Forwards!"
Silver heads for the truck, stopping by Amber Grain along the way.
"Excellent work organizing everything."
"Forwards!"
Silver heads for the truck, stopping by Amber Grain along the way.
"Excellent work organizing everything."
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>>141759
"Thank you" He says
The ponies go southwards through town, with the truck in the lead, until they advanced to not far out from the grain elevator. It's ever so slightly further away from the town, but still within rifle range of the roofs. It's flanked by hills, but these are slightly further away, and none are as obviously tall as the one north of town. Silver can see the rail line, and two trucks in front of the grain elevator. There are three lights on on the grain elevator, as before, which show off corrugated steel, steel silos, and concrete. The buildings are massive by the standards of Vale, at least 40 feet or more in height and also long, though they are narrow in construction. Not much is illuminated besides the lights, and the lights make it harder for the eyes to adjust to the night.
"Thank you" He says
The ponies go southwards through town, with the truck in the lead, until they advanced to not far out from the grain elevator. It's ever so slightly further away from the town, but still within rifle range of the roofs. It's flanked by hills, but these are slightly further away, and none are as obviously tall as the one north of town. Silver can see the rail line, and two trucks in front of the grain elevator. There are three lights on on the grain elevator, as before, which show off corrugated steel, steel silos, and concrete. The buildings are massive by the standards of Vale, at least 40 feet or more in height and also long, though they are narrow in construction. Not much is illuminated besides the lights, and the lights make it harder for the eyes to adjust to the night.
>>141763
Silver nods.
"Alright. Let us get set up. Our mortar and AT gun will be focus of attack, mortar will bombard from above while AT gun takes out bottom section. Our rifles and MGs will watch for changrlings trying to flee from building."
Silver nods.
"Alright. Let us get set up. Our mortar and AT gun will be focus of attack, mortar will bombard from above while AT gun takes out bottom section. Our rifles and MGs will watch for changrlings trying to flee from building."
>>141764
"Alright, let's set up the positions. Where do you want the rifleponies and the machine guns, and how many of them are there, if you know?"
"Alright, let's set up the positions. Where do you want the rifleponies and the machine guns, and how many of them are there, if you know?"
>>141767
Like the dairy plant, there is a hill beyond the grain elevator, though this one is a bit lower and lacking the well defined ridge lines. Past the grain elevator the valley is slightly wider, with plowed fields with irrigation berms that define the end of the fields, and trees at points. There is a house or two much further away, but not much in the way of structures outside the town.
Like the dairy plant, there is a hill beyond the grain elevator, though this one is a bit lower and lacking the well defined ridge lines. Past the grain elevator the valley is slightly wider, with plowed fields with irrigation berms that define the end of the fields, and trees at points. There is a house or two much further away, but not much in the way of structures outside the town.
>>141770
I'm not sure what you mean.
The geography from left to right/north to south is,
Hill, railway, grain elevator, roadway, river, empty space (likely a fallow field) hill.
The valley runs east to west, with the town west of the grain elevator, and fields east of it. The grain elevator itself is "longer than it is wide," with the four silos stretched along by the railway.
I'm not sure what you mean.
The geography from left to right/north to south is,
Hill, railway, grain elevator, roadway, river, empty space (likely a fallow field) hill.
The valley runs east to west, with the town west of the grain elevator, and fields east of it. The grain elevator itself is "longer than it is wide," with the four silos stretched along by the railway.
>>141771
Like, is the hill between the ponies and the grain elevator, or is the grain elevator between the ponies and the hill?
Like, is the hill between the ponies and the grain elevator, or is the grain elevator between the ponies and the hill?
>>141772
The hill is to the side. The grain elevator would occupy a 90 degree intersection between the hill and the ponies.
The hill is to the side. The grain elevator would occupy a 90 degree intersection between the hill and the ponies.
>>141773
Silver points out the hill.
"It may be advantagous to pull gun to that hill. Vary our angle of approach from our angle of fire."
Silver points out the hill.
"It may be advantagous to pull gun to that hill. Vary our angle of approach from our angle of fire."
>>141774
Amber Grain
"Heh. No way in hell we're getting this anti-tank gun up that hill, at least not without a lot of effort from four or five of our colts pulling it. Way too steep and rocky to drive a two and a half town truck. There's a reason the Changelings want this valley so bad, and it's because it's the only place in a hundred miles you can pull a heavy gun, a tank, or a freight truck between the Unicorn ranges."
Amber Grain
"Heh. No way in hell we're getting this anti-tank gun up that hill, at least not without a lot of effort from four or five of our colts pulling it. Way too steep and rocky to drive a two and a half town truck. There's a reason the Changelings want this valley so bad, and it's because it's the only place in a hundred miles you can pull a heavy gun, a tank, or a freight truck between the Unicorn ranges."
>>141783
"We may also want to keep them spread out. It will help to cover as much ground as possible while avoiding large casualties from explosives."
"We may also want to keep them spread out. It will help to cover as much ground as possible while avoiding large casualties from explosives."
>>141785
"They do not have any cocooned ponies, so we may fire at will with our explosives. I did not see any MGs, only rifles, but they may have had one out of sight."
"They do not have any cocooned ponies, so we may fire at will with our explosives. I did not see any MGs, only rifles, but they may have had one out of sight."
>>141787
"Hmm...I suppose there is chance, though small chance, this is group of ponies who have gotten caught in middle of this conflict. Earlier, it was reported that group of changelings arrived to reinforce existing changelings, before we attacked Whinnyton church. There is no way to be certain without testing one of them."
"Hmm...I suppose there is chance, though small chance, this is group of ponies who have gotten caught in middle of this conflict. Earlier, it was reported that group of changelings arrived to reinforce existing changelings, before we attacked Whinnyton church. There is no way to be certain without testing one of them."
>>141789
"While it would give away our surprise attack if it really is changelings, I can go up by myself to try to see if I can convince one to come outside."
"While it would give away our surprise attack if it really is changelings, I can go up by myself to try to see if I can convince one to come outside."
>>141790
“You can try. But the Changelings would love to take out another officer if they can. It would be very dangerous.”
“You can try. But the Changelings would love to take out another officer if they can. It would be very dangerous.”
>>141794
“Well... your call, sergeant. If you do decide to go, alone, it might be beneficial to remind them of our larger weapons and numerical superiority. Still, they may jump at the opportunity, or even try to replace you.”
“Well... your call, sergeant. If you do decide to go, alone, it might be beneficial to remind them of our larger weapons and numerical superiority. Still, they may jump at the opportunity, or even try to replace you.”
>>141795
Silver nods.
"If that happens, you know what to do. I am going in."
Silver turns towards the grain elevator and marches, alone, towards it.
Silver nods.
"If that happens, you know what to do. I am going in."
Silver turns towards the grain elevator and marches, alone, towards it.
>>141805
“Maybe we can have a look around, as long as we keep clear of changelings. An urban adventure might lift our spirits.”
“Maybe we can have a look around, as long as we keep clear of changelings. An urban adventure might lift our spirits.”
>>141807
“I haven’t been to a city in some time. I’m not sure myself. I’m not even sure what is allowed to be in a city under changeling rule. But I’m sure there’s something fun to do, or everyone would run away.”
“I haven’t been to a city in some time. I’m not sure myself. I’m not even sure what is allowed to be in a city under changeling rule. But I’m sure there’s something fun to do, or everyone would run away.”
>>141808
“If you can find something ‘fun,’ and I can do it, I’ll do it” he says to Spark, weakly smiling
“If you can find something ‘fun,’ and I can do it, I’ll do it” he says to Spark, weakly smiling
>>141796
>>141813
Silver moves a little closer to the structure, which is dominated by concrete walls and the giant corrugated steel silos. An overly yellow tinted light shines down on a door on the square tower besides the cylinders. There are some windows on the higher levels and a walkway above the silos, but this door is central. The wind continues to carry its dry, freezing air down the valley.
>>141813
Silver moves a little closer to the structure, which is dominated by concrete walls and the giant corrugated steel silos. An overly yellow tinted light shines down on a door on the square tower besides the cylinders. There are some windows on the higher levels and a walkway above the silos, but this door is central. The wind continues to carry its dry, freezing air down the valley.
>>141816
Once he's gotten far enough away from the rest of his ponies, Silver calls out over the cold wind.
"If anyone is still in there, please, answer me!"
Once he's gotten far enough away from the rest of his ponies, Silver calls out over the cold wind.
"If anyone is still in there, please, answer me!"
>>141817
From above, a "clang clang clang." But in front of Silver, the flaking green-painted door opens, and Silver can see a muzzle poking out in part. It looks to be the white or yellow fur - hard to tell in this light - of a pony.
"And who are you?" A gruff voice answers
From above, a "clang clang clang." But in front of Silver, the flaking green-painted door opens, and Silver can see a muzzle poking out in part. It looks to be the white or yellow fur - hard to tell in this light - of a pony.
"And who are you?" A gruff voice answers
>>141819
"Pony. Corporal Burnished Row, armorer of the 332nd supply group. And how do I know you are indeed a pony?"
"Pony. Corporal Burnished Row, armorer of the 332nd supply group. And how do I know you are indeed a pony?"
>>141820
"Have you ever heard of test for changeling replacement? You shine flashlight in eyes, and if it is changeling their true eyes will show behind their disguise. I have used it to detect multiple disguised changelings, including 332nd's commander and pony in charge of telephone office. I am more than willing to submit myself to be tested, if you will allow me to test you in turn."
"Have you ever heard of test for changeling replacement? You shine flashlight in eyes, and if it is changeling their true eyes will show behind their disguise. I have used it to detect multiple disguised changelings, including 332nd's commander and pony in charge of telephone office. I am more than willing to submit myself to be tested, if you will allow me to test you in turn."
>>141821
He is silent for a moment
"Sounds like hocus pocus. All I know for damn sure is someone cut the wires on two of our trucks, and there has been plenty of shooting all day."
He is silent for a moment
"Sounds like hocus pocus. All I know for damn sure is someone cut the wires on two of our trucks, and there has been plenty of shooting all day."
>>141822
"Indeed there has been, my platoon has been clearing Vale of changelings since this afternoon. Entirety of town has been secured, save for here. I assure you, I have plenty of experience with this."
"Indeed there has been, my platoon has been clearing Vale of changelings since this afternoon. Entirety of town has been secured, save for here. I assure you, I have plenty of experience with this."
>>141823
There is more "clang clang clang" over the silence of the alleged pony. He opens his muzzle - slightly tinted blue - to speak
"Your platoon?"
There is more "clang clang clang" over the silence of the alleged pony. He opens his muzzle - slightly tinted blue - to speak
"Your platoon?"
>>141824
Silver nods, and lights up his horn. The blue magic glow casts enough light to show his form clearly in the darkness. He braces himself for an impending shot.
"I am Silver Sword. Platoon Sergeant Silver Sword, E Platoon."
Silver nods, and lights up his horn. The blue magic glow casts enough light to show his form clearly in the darkness. He braces himself for an impending shot.
"I am Silver Sword. Platoon Sergeant Silver Sword, E Platoon."
>>141825
Silver does not feel a shot. He does hear what sounds like a gun being grasped.
"And how do we know your group isn't the one destroying our vehicles and replacing our ponies?"
Silver does not feel a shot. He does hear what sounds like a gun being grasped.
"And how do we know your group isn't the one destroying our vehicles and replacing our ponies?"
>>141826
This is, at least, not a terrible sign.
"If I was, I would not be here, in this position. I am out in open, with no cover, completely exposed and vulnerable, and from what I hear your friends have bead on me. This is very last situation Changeling Infiltrator would want to be in."
This is, at least, not a terrible sign.
"If I was, I would not be here, in this position. I am out in open, with no cover, completely exposed and vulnerable, and from what I hear your friends have bead on me. This is very last situation Changeling Infiltrator would want to be in."
>>141827
"And tell me, Mr. 'Sword,' if that is your name, what do your friends have trained on us? Exploiting trust is how the Changelings operate."
"And tell me, Mr. 'Sword,' if that is your name, what do your friends have trained on us? Exploiting trust is how the Changelings operate."
>>141828
"Anti-tank gun, mortar, some MGs, and many rifleponies. We have really, really delivered crushing blow to roaches infesting city, and their corpses litter their previous defensive positions. Despite that, I am here risking my life because there is chance you are not changelings. If you will not come out to me, I would ask you let me come over to you."
"Anti-tank gun, mortar, some MGs, and many rifleponies. We have really, really delivered crushing blow to roaches infesting city, and their corpses litter their previous defensive positions. Despite that, I am here risking my life because there is chance you are not changelings. If you will not come out to me, I would ask you let me come over to you."
>>141831
The door - which opens inwards - opens slightly more.
Inside the area is almost surprisingly cramped, with steel grates, a steel staircase going up on the left, and what seems to be a sort of augur on the right. Burnished Row, in fuller light, seems to be a bluish grey colored unicorn in full, green, Equestrian uniform. But there is another pony with him, a white pegasus, who keeps a carbine pointed at Silver.
The door - which opens inwards - opens slightly more.
Inside the area is almost surprisingly cramped, with steel grates, a steel staircase going up on the left, and what seems to be a sort of augur on the right. Burnished Row, in fuller light, seems to be a bluish grey colored unicorn in full, green, Equestrian uniform. But there is another pony with him, a white pegasus, who keeps a carbine pointed at Silver.
>>141832
Silver remains calm, despite the situation. The fact that they haven't shot him already is a good sign in Silver's book that they might actually be ponies. He address the two ponies.
"Alright. I am going to use my magic to take my flashlight, and give it to Burnished Row so he may test me. Is that okay?"
Silver remains calm, despite the situation. The fact that they haven't shot him already is a good sign in Silver's book that they might actually be ponies. He address the two ponies.
"Alright. I am going to use my magic to take my flashlight, and give it to Burnished Row so he may test me. Is that okay?"
>>141834
"You take flashlight, and directly shine it into eyes of one you are testing. It will either reflect back normally if it is pony, or reflect back like cat's eyes or let you see true color of changeling's eyes if they are changeling."
"You take flashlight, and directly shine it into eyes of one you are testing. It will either reflect back normally if it is pony, or reflect back like cat's eyes or let you see true color of changeling's eyes if they are changeling."
>>141836
Silver slowly levitates his flashlight to Burnished Row, trying to keep his pegasus friend from shooting him.
Silver slowly levitates his flashlight to Burnished Row, trying to keep his pegasus friend from shooting him.
>>141837
Burnished row takes it rather quickly, looking at the flashlight, then turning it around. He unscrews the back end, pulls the batteries out, and then places the batteries back in, screwing it back together. Then, he turns it on, and points it at Silver's face, blinding Silver.
"Blue eyes" He takes a moment
Burnished row takes it rather quickly, looking at the flashlight, then turning it around. He unscrews the back end, pulls the batteries out, and then places the batteries back in, screwing it back together. Then, he turns it on, and points it at Silver's face, blinding Silver.
"Blue eyes" He takes a moment
>>141838
Silver squints, but manages to keep his eyes open.
"Just like my normal eye color. Alright, now I will do you, with your permission."
Silver squints, but manages to keep his eyes open.
"Just like my normal eye color. Alright, now I will do you, with your permission."
>>141839
He lowers the flashlight, and Silver can see he is gritting his teeth
"Alright." And he offers the flashlight back to Silver
He lowers the flashlight, and Silver can see he is gritting his teeth
"Alright." And he offers the flashlight back to Silver
>>141841
He narrows his eyes.
His eyes are a bright yellow-gold, almost honey colored. The irises reflect back, but the whites remain white.
He narrows his eyes.
His eyes are a bright yellow-gold, almost honey colored. The irises reflect back, but the whites remain white.
>>141842
Silver lets out an audible sigh of relief. He turns the flashlight off.
"Thank Goddesses we checked...okay, everypony here is pony. We can all relax."
He looks over at the pegasus.
"Would you kindly lower that weapon, so I might tell my platoon to stand down?"
Silver lets out an audible sigh of relief. He turns the flashlight off.
"Thank Goddesses we checked...okay, everypony here is pony. We can all relax."
He looks over at the pegasus.
"Would you kindly lower that weapon, so I might tell my platoon to stand down?"
>>141843
The pegasus doesn't seem to want to put the weapon down. At least not at first.
Burnished Row speaks:
"Is it... really so?"
The pegasus doesn't seem to want to put the weapon down. At least not at first.
Burnished Row speaks:
"Is it... really so?"
>>141844
Silver nods.
"It would probably still be good idea to check everypony left standing, just to make sure there are no stragglers...but yes, it is finished. Vale is liberated."
Silver nods.
"It would probably still be good idea to check everypony left standing, just to make sure there are no stragglers...but yes, it is finished. Vale is liberated."
>>141845
He breathes out
"Thank Celestia. I was worried there for a while. We didn't now who was who, or what was going on."
He breathes out
"Thank Celestia. I was worried there for a while. We didn't now who was who, or what was going on."
>>141846
"We got lucky. We started testing our platoon after discovering they had sabotaged communications and found two of our own had been replaced. We confronted Captain Forrester, who had also been replaced, then fighting started. But seriously, I should give my platoon code phrase and tell them to stand down, we do not want this building coming down around us."
"We got lucky. We started testing our platoon after discovering they had sabotaged communications and found two of our own had been replaced. We confronted Captain Forrester, who had also been replaced, then fighting started. But seriously, I should give my platoon code phrase and tell them to stand down, we do not want this building coming down around us."
>>141851
There are some sounds of movement, and some shapes seen moving in the darkness, though not much can be seen from Silver's position
There are some sounds of movement, and some shapes seen moving in the darkness, though not much can be seen from Silver's position
>>141852
Silver turns back to Burnished Row.
"Alright, so what is full story with you? What happened during course of last night and today?"
Silver turns back to Burnished Row.
"Alright, so what is full story with you? What happened during course of last night and today?"
>>141853
"I was part of a section charged with making sure firearms and parts were in working order before final distribution, as well as heavier maintenance of returned non-functioning guns. We were set up in a few ranch houses in the east of the town.
I first noticed yesterday, a couple ponies were acting oddly. The ammunition distribution section... The ponies there, I knew them. Rather friendly. They were oddly off. Then Sergeant Circling Camp didn't seem to remember a shipment we received just earlier the same day. I went back with the Bakery group, who were set up here for dinner. then nightfall came. And things got really weird. A couple of the ponies in my section fell ill and went to sleep early. Then a couple ponies who went deeper into town did not return.... I saw a door left open in a house. I had seen the ponies in there. Some locals who did not leave. The lights were on inside the house and the back door was wide open. I decided to take a couple ponies, and go join the bakery group. We knew the situation was off. We didn't want to go to the captain, so we went to the telephone office instead. That's when we learned that the wires were cut. So we left back to the grain elevator, and fortified ourselves here. We heard gunshots and crashes in the town. We sent out a pair to investigate. We decided we'd drive directly back to Wald to tell command. But the trucks had their ignition wires cut. These trucks had not moved from in front of the grain elevator all day! Then a pony in our group disappeared when he was tasked with flying out over the hill line. So we've remained holed up in here. We were sure the Changelings must know we were here since they probably captured our scouts. They’d come for us sooner or later. We fortified with what weapons we had.
We saw your group enter. It was reassuring that you came from the direction of Virtue, but down the valley and Benson were supposed to be pony controlled as well, so who knows if the Changelings just sent their own reinforcements around through the hills up north. That may have been where they came from anyways. Then we heard more gunshots and battles, and we had no idea if there were other hold outs being destroyed by the changelings or if the changelings themselves were being cleared out. Today, just a couple hours ago, we fixed the ignition on one of the trucks, so a couple volunteers left in it to go back to Wald.”
"I was part of a section charged with making sure firearms and parts were in working order before final distribution, as well as heavier maintenance of returned non-functioning guns. We were set up in a few ranch houses in the east of the town.
I first noticed yesterday, a couple ponies were acting oddly. The ammunition distribution section... The ponies there, I knew them. Rather friendly. They were oddly off. Then Sergeant Circling Camp didn't seem to remember a shipment we received just earlier the same day. I went back with the Bakery group, who were set up here for dinner. then nightfall came. And things got really weird. A couple of the ponies in my section fell ill and went to sleep early. Then a couple ponies who went deeper into town did not return.... I saw a door left open in a house. I had seen the ponies in there. Some locals who did not leave. The lights were on inside the house and the back door was wide open. I decided to take a couple ponies, and go join the bakery group. We knew the situation was off. We didn't want to go to the captain, so we went to the telephone office instead. That's when we learned that the wires were cut. So we left back to the grain elevator, and fortified ourselves here. We heard gunshots and crashes in the town. We sent out a pair to investigate. We decided we'd drive directly back to Wald to tell command. But the trucks had their ignition wires cut. These trucks had not moved from in front of the grain elevator all day! Then a pony in our group disappeared when he was tasked with flying out over the hill line. So we've remained holed up in here. We were sure the Changelings must know we were here since they probably captured our scouts. They’d come for us sooner or later. We fortified with what weapons we had.
We saw your group enter. It was reassuring that you came from the direction of Virtue, but down the valley and Benson were supposed to be pony controlled as well, so who knows if the Changelings just sent their own reinforcements around through the hills up north. That may have been where they came from anyways. Then we heard more gunshots and battles, and we had no idea if there were other hold outs being destroyed by the changelings or if the changelings themselves were being cleared out. Today, just a couple hours ago, we fixed the ignition on one of the trucks, so a couple volunteers left in it to go back to Wald.”
>>141866
"That falls in line with other stories I have heard. You will be happy to know we discovered locations of your missing ponies. One changeling we managed to capture told us their locations, and we have since verified they told us truth. We could use your help freeing them from their cocoons and bringing them back to safe locations in town hall and courthouse, and I can see about getting help with fixing your trucks."
"That falls in line with other stories I have heard. You will be happy to know we discovered locations of your missing ponies. One changeling we managed to capture told us their locations, and we have since verified they told us truth. We could use your help freeing them from their cocoons and bringing them back to safe locations in town hall and courthouse, and I can see about getting help with fixing your trucks."
>>141867
"That's very much a relief." He moves forward, and tries to poke his head out, but ultimately does not.
"Is it over?"
"That's very much a relief." He moves forward, and tries to poke his head out, but ultimately does not.
"Is it over?"
>>141868
"I believe so. It is still good idea to travel in pairs or groups of three or more, but we cleared last pocket of changeling resistance when we assaulted dairy plant."
"I believe so. It is still good idea to travel in pairs or groups of three or more, but we cleared last pocket of changeling resistance when we assaulted dairy plant."
>>141870
"I will go back to my Platoon Guide, give him orders on what to do, then I will go and let Command know of what has transpired here."
"I will go back to my Platoon Guide, give him orders on what to do, then I will go and let Command know of what has transpired here."
>>141872
Silver looks at him, smiles, then goes back into the cold night air to return to his platoon.
Silver looks at him, smiles, then goes back into the cold night air to return to his platoon.
>>141874
"They are ponies. They noticed their former platoon mates had started to act weird yesterday, then when changelings started capturing and replacing ponies last night sounds of fighting drove this group to take cover in grain elevator. They have trucks, but changelings cut ignition wires to keep them from escaping and alerting Command. If we can fix them, we will have more trucks and more ponies to help free cocooned ponies."
"They are ponies. They noticed their former platoon mates had started to act weird yesterday, then when changelings started capturing and replacing ponies last night sounds of fighting drove this group to take cover in grain elevator. They have trucks, but changelings cut ignition wires to keep them from escaping and alerting Command. If we can fix them, we will have more trucks and more ponies to help free cocooned ponies."
>>141875
He lowers his rifle to his side
"Good. And good thing we did not fire. I am sending the truck through then, to Wald, if it is not likely to be ambushed."
He lowers his rifle to his side
"Good. And good thing we did not fire. I am sending the truck through then, to Wald, if it is not likely to be ambushed."
>>141876
"It is very good thing we did not fire. You should be well commended for giving that advice."
He looks in the direction of Wald.
"I will leave that decision to you, Sergeant. I have to give report to Command on what has transpired here. While I do so, I want you to direct teams to fix 332nd's trucks and recover cocooned ponies. Civilians are located in Whinnyton church and schoolhouse, members of 332nd are in courthouse and dairy plant, and there are others located in basement dwellings of abandoned ranch houses. If any civilians are encountered, instruct our ponies to verify they are ponies, then ask for any assistance with freed ponies if they can give it. I would also recommend setting freed ponies somewhere safe and warm. Town Hall and Courthouse, perhaps, or in front of fireplace."
"It is very good thing we did not fire. You should be well commended for giving that advice."
He looks in the direction of Wald.
"I will leave that decision to you, Sergeant. I have to give report to Command on what has transpired here. While I do so, I want you to direct teams to fix 332nd's trucks and recover cocooned ponies. Civilians are located in Whinnyton church and schoolhouse, members of 332nd are in courthouse and dairy plant, and there are others located in basement dwellings of abandoned ranch houses. If any civilians are encountered, instruct our ponies to verify they are ponies, then ask for any assistance with freed ponies if they can give it. I would also recommend setting freed ponies somewhere safe and warm. Town Hall and Courthouse, perhaps, or in front of fireplace."
>>141877
There are a couple lights in the distance, though they belong to a farm house, and not a town or city. Though it is night, Silver can see the outline of fields, the river, the trees by it, and the mountains to either side, all under an empty, star-studded sky.
"Yes sir. We'll get to it right away."
Amber Grain moves off. And from the direction of the town, a truck drives, headlights shining, in the direction of Virtue and Wald.
There are a couple lights in the distance, though they belong to a farm house, and not a town or city. Though it is night, Silver can see the outline of fields, the river, the trees by it, and the mountains to either side, all under an empty, star-studded sky.
"Yes sir. We'll get to it right away."
Amber Grain moves off. And from the direction of the town, a truck drives, headlights shining, in the direction of Virtue and Wald.
>>141878
Silver heads for town to get back to Town Hall, but he hopes he can intercept the truck before it passes him.
Silver heads for town to get back to Town Hall, but he hopes he can intercept the truck before it passes him.
>>141883
Green painted two and a half ton 6x6 general purpose truck, covered hear bed. Equestrian Army.
A pony in the drivers seat, and one in the passenger seat with a carbine. Both ponies look familiar, but Silver isn't sure he ever knew their names. They carry wounded ponies in the bed.
Green painted two and a half ton 6x6 general purpose truck, covered hear bed. Equestrian Army.
A pony in the drivers seat, and one in the passenger seat with a carbine. Both ponies look familiar, but Silver isn't sure he ever knew their names. They carry wounded ponies in the bed.
>>141887
Silver sighs.
"Good enough. That was fast, Amber Grain sure works fast. Have safe trip to Wald, soldiers!"
Silver sighs.
"Good enough. That was fast, Amber Grain sure works fast. Have safe trip to Wald, soldiers!"
>>141890
Silver arrives back inside. Some ponies have assembled in the main hall, while the wounded are in the dining area
Silver arrives back inside. Some ponies have assembled in the main hall, while the wounded are in the dining area
>>141894
The beige earth pony on the left - Primrose - looks up at Silver blankly.
The dandelion pegasus on the right - Thistlebrush - however, has an answer
"Draconequis."
The beige earth pony on the left - Primrose - looks up at Silver blankly.
The dandelion pegasus on the right - Thistlebrush - however, has an answer
"Draconequis."
>>141895
Silver nods, and enters the room.
"Vale has been cleared of changelings. I could use your help at telephone office to contact Command."
Silver nods, and enters the room.
"Vale has been cleared of changelings. I could use your help at telephone office to contact Command."
>>141896
Primrose
"Oh, thank Celestia"
Thistlebrush:
"If the wires are fixed, I can find the right signal."
Primrose
"Oh, thank Celestia"
Thistlebrush:
"If the wires are fixed, I can find the right signal."
>>141899
This is done by Thistlebrush, who has a coat that she puts on. Primrose, however, has only a thin sweater with her. It's not that much below freezing, at least.
The ponies go outside and into the night
This is done by Thistlebrush, who has a coat that she puts on. Primrose, however, has only a thin sweater with her. It's not that much below freezing, at least.
The ponies go outside and into the night
>>141901
The ponies go on their way down the street, passed on the road by another uniformed soldier. They arrive at the telephone office soon enough.
The ponies go on their way down the street, passed on the road by another uniformed soldier. They arrive at the telephone office soon enough.
>>141903
Primrose seems to smile, while Thistlebrush has a toothier, more awkward smile - though it may just be the cold.
Primrose:
"No problem."
The ponies arrive in the office, then in the back its telephonic equipment.
Primrose seems to smile, while Thistlebrush has a toothier, more awkward smile - though it may just be the cold.
Primrose:
"No problem."
The ponies arrive in the office, then in the back its telephonic equipment.
>>141909
"Alright..."
Some wires are placed in slots, and she uses a rotary phone.
"Hello? Yes? Can you get me in touch with a higher ranking officer? This is coming from Vale. Vale, Cascadia. Yes. We have a report. To the Command of the 23rd Infantry Division. Yes."
She looks over at Silver, placing the phone partly down.
"Wait a moment. I think they will have someone for you."
"Alright..."
Some wires are placed in slots, and she uses a rotary phone.
"Hello? Yes? Can you get me in touch with a higher ranking officer? This is coming from Vale. Vale, Cascadia. Yes. We have a report. To the Command of the 23rd Infantry Division. Yes."
She looks over at Silver, placing the phone partly down.
"Wait a moment. I think they will have someone for you."
>>141977
There's silence for a period of time, perhaps more than a minute after Silver receives the telephone, and then,
"This is Brigadier General Blueford, Executive Officer for the 23rd Infantry Division. To whom am I speaking?"
There's silence for a period of time, perhaps more than a minute after Silver receives the telephone, and then,
"This is Brigadier General Blueford, Executive Officer for the 23rd Infantry Division. To whom am I speaking?"
>>141978
"This is Platoon Sergeant Silver Sword of E Platoon, Sir. I apologize for how long our report has taken to get to you, things have not been very well in Vale."
"This is Platoon Sergeant Silver Sword of E Platoon, Sir. I apologize for how long our report has taken to get to you, things have not been very well in Vale."
>>141980
"It is changelings, Sir. Group of Infiltrators managed to get behind our lines yesterday and replace significant portion of 332nd Platoon stationed here in Vale. They planned on sabotaging our communications between Front and Wald in preparation for their assault tonight."
"It is changelings, Sir. Group of Infiltrators managed to get behind our lines yesterday and replace significant portion of 332nd Platoon stationed here in Vale. They planned on sabotaging our communications between Front and Wald in preparation for their assault tonight."
>>141981
"That's concerning to say the least. We've noticed the communications outage most of the day. Coms were restored and then offline again. Then back on again an hour and thirty minutes ago. What is the status now?"
"That's concerning to say the least. We've noticed the communications outage most of the day. Coms were restored and then offline again. Then back on again an hour and thirty minutes ago. What is the status now?"
>>141982
"Vale is secured, Sir, our platoon finished clearing last changeling position not too long ago, and if I may Lieutenant Brisbuck and Sergeant Amber Grain should be commended for their inititive and skill in leading our platoon to victory. But we also took number of casualties in process, including Lieutenant Brisbuck who was incapacitated in changeling ambush. Some of our wounded are being driven back to Wald as we speak, but we are running short on medical supplies and are in need of additional munitions."
"Vale is secured, Sir, our platoon finished clearing last changeling position not too long ago, and if I may Lieutenant Brisbuck and Sergeant Amber Grain should be commended for their inititive and skill in leading our platoon to victory. But we also took number of casualties in process, including Lieutenant Brisbuck who was incapacitated in changeling ambush. Some of our wounded are being driven back to Wald as we speak, but we are running short on medical supplies and are in need of additional munitions."
>>141983
There is a pause after Silver delivers his words.
"Good to hear there are good ponies still in the fight. Sergeant Sword, your platoon was being sent to the front for.... replacements?"
There is a pause after Silver delivers his words.
"Good to hear there are good ponies still in the fight. Sergeant Sword, your platoon was being sent to the front for.... replacements?"
>>141984
"Yes Sir, or at least it was what we were to discover after contacting you with our report. Needless to say, that did not go as planned after we had discovered evidence of changeling infiltration."
"Yes Sir, or at least it was what we were to discover after contacting you with our report. Needless to say, that did not go as planned after we had discovered evidence of changeling infiltration."
>>141986
"They replaced Captain Forrester and every servicepony in 332nd, and some members of 332nd's Logistics. They also replaced or captured most remaining civilians. We discovered evidence of changeling replacement after inspecting members of our platoon and finding our Radio Operator and one of our machinegunners had also been replaced."
"They replaced Captain Forrester and every servicepony in 332nd, and some members of 332nd's Logistics. They also replaced or captured most remaining civilians. We discovered evidence of changeling replacement after inspecting members of our platoon and finding our Radio Operator and one of our machinegunners had also been replaced."
>>141987
"By Celestia. They got far. Must have wanted to cut off the 23rd from the rest of Equestria. It's a good thing ponies like you and Brisbuck were there to stop them. Your first order is to make damn sure that the road is secure. We will be using it for casualty evacuation to surgical hospitals away from the front. Check the rail lines as well for sabotage. It's night time and their planes can't see our trains. We need as much material to flow through as possible.
Evacuate your own wounded. Everypony who can't be helped in Vale. We've been meaning to set up a mobile hospital at Vale or at least at Virtue. We have some beds at Virtue, try to send them there. Expect many ambulances from the Front to pass through. They are attacking all along the front from Coltifornia through Tall Tails, Cascadia, Whitebell and up through the Empire. We will need to send replacements through Old Mecc Trail. And if it comes to it, we will withdraw through Old Mecc Trail. We will send more ponies to help you hold Vale through the night."
"By Celestia. They got far. Must have wanted to cut off the 23rd from the rest of Equestria. It's a good thing ponies like you and Brisbuck were there to stop them. Your first order is to make damn sure that the road is secure. We will be using it for casualty evacuation to surgical hospitals away from the front. Check the rail lines as well for sabotage. It's night time and their planes can't see our trains. We need as much material to flow through as possible.
Evacuate your own wounded. Everypony who can't be helped in Vale. We've been meaning to set up a mobile hospital at Vale or at least at Virtue. We have some beds at Virtue, try to send them there. Expect many ambulances from the Front to pass through. They are attacking all along the front from Coltifornia through Tall Tails, Cascadia, Whitebell and up through the Empire. We will need to send replacements through Old Mecc Trail. And if it comes to it, we will withdraw through Old Mecc Trail. We will send more ponies to help you hold Vale through the night."
>>141989
"Oh, and Sergeant Sword? In time, prepare a detailed report of your platoon's actions. I'll have it sent up to the General and recommend every worthy stallion for a medal. There aren't many replacement platoons who can claim to have gotten the better of a Changeling Infiltration unit. Such skill and bravery must be recognized in these times. Especially in these times."
"Oh, and Sergeant Sword? In time, prepare a detailed report of your platoon's actions. I'll have it sent up to the General and recommend every worthy stallion for a medal. There aren't many replacement platoons who can claim to have gotten the better of a Changeling Infiltration unit. Such skill and bravery must be recognized in these times. Especially in these times."
>>141991
"Indeed. It sounds like you have accomplished much yourself. Make sure the task of securing the road and rail lines is in capable hooves, then get rest or medical treatment. Help is coming, and we'll surely need rested ponies to respond to the situation on the Front come the morning. The fight continues, but for now, you've done your job and done it well. Vale is ours again."
"Indeed. It sounds like you have accomplished much yourself. Make sure the task of securing the road and rail lines is in capable hooves, then get rest or medical treatment. Help is coming, and we'll surely need rested ponies to respond to the situation on the Front come the morning. The fight continues, but for now, you've done your job and done it well. Vale is ours again."
>>141993
"May there be many more to come. Hallelujah and praise Celestia. And the other ones. Anything further, Sergeant Sword?"
"May there be many more to come. Hallelujah and praise Celestia. And the other ones. Anything further, Sergeant Sword?"
>>141995
"Well then Sergeant. See to it that the transportation each way out of the town is secured, rail and road. Evacuate your own wounded, and expect to receive much traffic going both ways. Reinforcements are on their way. You and your men are truly among Equestria's finest. Brigadier Blueford, out."
And with that, the phone hangs up.
"Well then Sergeant. See to it that the transportation each way out of the town is secured, rail and road. Evacuate your own wounded, and expect to receive much traffic going both ways. Reinforcements are on their way. You and your men are truly among Equestria's finest. Brigadier Blueford, out."
And with that, the phone hangs up.
>>141996
Silver sets the phone down, and lets out a sigh.
"We have lot of work ahead of us. Do you two think you can handle sorting communication between Front and Command? It sounds like Vale is going to become very busy in near future."
Silver sets the phone down, and lets out a sigh.
"We have lot of work ahead of us. Do you two think you can handle sorting communication between Front and Command? It sounds like Vale is going to become very busy in near future."
>>141998
Silver nods firmly.
"Then let us get started."
He turns around, and heads out into the cold night.
Silver nods firmly.
"Then let us get started."
He turns around, and heads out into the cold night.
>>141999
Blue Skies is still best pony
Silver's eyes open, looking outwards through the glass door, past the wooden railed balcony and over to the water of Horseshoe Bay. There are some clouds in the sky, but it's mostly clear. Some time must have passed since sunrise.
Underneath Silver's head are the soft brown feathers of a sleeping griffin.
Blue Skies is still best pony
Silver's eyes open, looking outwards through the glass door, past the wooden railed balcony and over to the water of Horseshoe Bay. There are some clouds in the sky, but it's mostly clear. Some time must have passed since sunrise.
Underneath Silver's head are the soft brown feathers of a sleeping griffin.
>>142000
Agreed.
"Mng..."
Silver slowly sits up, feeling disoriented from the dream, or memory, he just experienced. He feels the areas on his body where he had acquired such grievous wounds as he slowly recalls where and when he is.
Agreed.
"Mng..."
Silver slowly sits up, feeling disoriented from the dream, or memory, he just experienced. He feels the areas on his body where he had acquired such grievous wounds as he slowly recalls where and when he is.
>>142001
Oh Shit There's a Griffin!
Oh wait... that's supposed to be there. Silver feels much less pain than he recalls, and there's a nice source of warmth underneath him, and from under the covers. It's calm and quiet, save for the breathing of the sleeping Jubilosa.
Oh Shit There's a Griffin!
Oh wait... that's supposed to be there. Silver feels much less pain than he recalls, and there's a nice source of warmth underneath him, and from under the covers. It's calm and quiet, save for the breathing of the sleeping Jubilosa.
>>142002
This brings a smile to the unicorn's face. It's been so long since he's woken up from that kind of dream or memory to find someone next to him. He pets Jubilosa softly, deciding to enjoy this nice, peaceful moment, so very different from the War.
This brings a smile to the unicorn's face. It's been so long since he's woken up from that kind of dream or memory to find someone next to him. He pets Jubilosa softly, deciding to enjoy this nice, peaceful moment, so very different from the War.
>>142003
The griffin is partly curled up, with her feathery chest underneath Silver, her claws extended outward into the bed, her long, leonine tail wrapping around past Silver, and her left wing wrapped over Silver's body. Her head faces towards Silver, her mouth partly open. She isn't silent, but neither does she snore.
The griffin is partly curled up, with her feathery chest underneath Silver, her claws extended outward into the bed, her long, leonine tail wrapping around past Silver, and her left wing wrapped over Silver's body. Her head faces towards Silver, her mouth partly open. She isn't silent, but neither does she snore.
>>142004
Silver lays his head back down and spoons the sleeping griffon, wanting to enjoy the bodily warmth just a little longer.
Silver lays his head back down and spoons the sleeping griffon, wanting to enjoy the bodily warmth just a little longer.
>>142005
Perhaps Silver is able to fall asleep again, if only for a few minutes. But he wakes to find the griffin's golden eyes looking back at him. She extends her left claw out over him.
Perhaps Silver is able to fall asleep again, if only for a few minutes. But he wakes to find the griffin's golden eyes looking back at him. She extends her left claw out over him.
>>142006
He smiles at his griffon before nuzzling into the warm feathers around her neck. He'll never get tired of this.
"Good morning, Jubilosa. Sleep well?"
He smiles at his griffon before nuzzling into the warm feathers around her neck. He'll never get tired of this.
"Good morning, Jubilosa. Sleep well?"
>>142007
She smiles, moving her neck about, then pulling her neck in on Silver
"That tickles! Yes, fairly well. Good morning, Silver."
She smiles, moving her neck about, then pulling her neck in on Silver
"That tickles! Yes, fairly well. Good morning, Silver."
>>142008
"I am glad. You have no idea how grateful I am to have you here."
He wraps his forelegs around her, hugging and holding her close.
"I am glad. You have no idea how grateful I am to have you here."
He wraps his forelegs around her, hugging and holding her close.
>>142009
Jubilosa extends her claws around him. It's a little awkward with the bottom legs and claws underneath their respective bodies, but the two creatures are able to hold each other in the soft bed, claws, legs, and wings over each other. Their bodies press closer, and Silver can feel her full chest against his.
Jubilosa doesn't say anything. She just presses her head, her neck, and the bottom of her beak against Silver's head and muzzle.
Jubilosa extends her claws around him. It's a little awkward with the bottom legs and claws underneath their respective bodies, but the two creatures are able to hold each other in the soft bed, claws, legs, and wings over each other. Their bodies press closer, and Silver can feel her full chest against his.
Jubilosa doesn't say anything. She just presses her head, her neck, and the bottom of her beak against Silver's head and muzzle.
>>142010
And there they remain for what seems to be an eternity, silently locked in each other's embrace. Though in reality, it's only a few minutes before Silver looks at his griffon, and breaks the silence.
"Jubilosa? Do you think we can talk?"
And there they remain for what seems to be an eternity, silently locked in each other's embrace. Though in reality, it's only a few minutes before Silver looks at his griffon, and breaks the silence.
"Jubilosa? Do you think we can talk?"
>>142012
"I do not mean to ruin mood. It is just that we have been together for some days now, and I have grown to love and care about you in this comparatively short time. I just want to know what you think about or want out of relationship, so I might be better mate to you."
"I do not mean to ruin mood. It is just that we have been together for some days now, and I have grown to love and care about you in this comparatively short time. I just want to know what you think about or want out of relationship, so I might be better mate to you."
>>142013
Her golden eyes are wide and her mouth concerned, but this slowly eases as Silver nears the end of his statement. Her eyes relax and her smile reforms.
"Well... more wine would be nice." She says, opening her beak slightly for a smile.
Her golden eyes are wide and her mouth concerned, but this slowly eases as Silver nears the end of his statement. Her eyes relax and her smile reforms.
"Well... more wine would be nice." She says, opening her beak slightly for a smile.
>>142014
Silver lets out a small chuckle, and once again nuzzles into her neck feathers.
"Looks like someone is silly one in this relationship."
Silver lets out a small chuckle, and once again nuzzles into her neck feathers.
"Looks like someone is silly one in this relationship."
>>142015
"Hehe."
She hugs him, and pulls him more tightly to her.
"I'm young. I have time before I need to decide what I will do with myself. My being here, you... It's not really what I intended to do with myself. I don't think I could have imagined doing it. But now that I'm here, I don't want to change it. Not yet."
"Hehe."
She hugs him, and pulls him more tightly to her.
"I'm young. I have time before I need to decide what I will do with myself. My being here, you... It's not really what I intended to do with myself. I don't think I could have imagined doing it. But now that I'm here, I don't want to change it. Not yet."
>>142016
He gives her a hug and a squeeze in turn.
"I can understand that. I know I am far from your first or best choice, and I carry no resentment over that. Whatever you do end up deciding to do, I will support you. But until then, I hope you do not mind if I enjoy these moments of us together. Companionship is something I have missed for very long time."
He gives her a hug and a squeeze in turn.
"I can understand that. I know I am far from your first or best choice, and I carry no resentment over that. Whatever you do end up deciding to do, I will support you. But until then, I hope you do not mind if I enjoy these moments of us together. Companionship is something I have missed for very long time."
>>142017
Her body feels almost like a feathered cat, albeit a very large one. She tries to return the hug as best she can, with a claw and a wing. The wing is large enough to almost envelope Silver, covering him in warm feathers
"I don't mind it." She closes her eyes. "I don't mind it at all."
Her body feels almost like a feathered cat, albeit a very large one. She tries to return the hug as best she can, with a claw and a wing. The wing is large enough to almost envelope Silver, covering him in warm feathers
"I don't mind it." She closes her eyes. "I don't mind it at all."
>>142018
Silver could almost curl up underneath that warm, feathery blanket. As a matter of fact, he does.
"Thank you..."
Silver could almost curl up underneath that warm, feathery blanket. As a matter of fact, he does.
"Thank you..."
>>142019
She smiles, and tries to pull Silver in closer, as well as place her right foreleg under Silver's neck, and she pulls him even closer. She moves back and forth in her hugging motion, silent with her claws and wing wrapped around Silver
She smiles, and tries to pull Silver in closer, as well as place her right foreleg under Silver's neck, and she pulls him even closer. She moves back and forth in her hugging motion, silent with her claws and wing wrapped around Silver
>>142020
They stay like this for some time, silent save for the sound of their soft breathing and steady heartbeats. Sadly, however, all good things must eventually come to an end, as the grumble from the unicorn's stomach signals. He looks up at the griffon he's so tightly embraced with.
"How do you feel about getting some breakfast together?"
They stay like this for some time, silent save for the sound of their soft breathing and steady heartbeats. Sadly, however, all good things must eventually come to an end, as the grumble from the unicorn's stomach signals. He looks up at the griffon he's so tightly embraced with.
"How do you feel about getting some breakfast together?"
>>142022
He smiles, plants a kiss on her beak, and sits up in the bed. He stretches out his stiff limbs before getting onto the floor.
"Anything in particular you would want to eat? If we do not have it here, we can always go out to eat somewhere."
He smiles, plants a kiss on her beak, and sits up in the bed. He stretches out his stiff limbs before getting onto the floor.
"Anything in particular you would want to eat? If we do not have it here, we can always go out to eat somewhere."
>>142023
She pulls back a little at the kiss, but then smiles. She takes another moment before sitting up.
"I don't know. Why don't you surprise me again?"
She pulls back a little at the kiss, but then smiles. She takes another moment before sitting up.
"I don't know. Why don't you surprise me again?"
>>142024
"Hmm...I think I can do that."
With that, Silver finally leaves the room for the first time that day to go to the kitchen.
"Hmm...I think I can do that."
With that, Silver finally leaves the room for the first time that day to go to the kitchen.
>>142025
Jubilosa gets up after him. With wine and other liquids spilled on the bed sheets, it may be about time for those to be cleaned.
Silver exits the room to see the door to Khoi's room closed, and passed Mala's room where the door is open.
Downstairs, it's much as they left it, with natural light pouring in through the windows on the left and from the bay.
Jubilosa gets up after him. With wine and other liquids spilled on the bed sheets, it may be about time for those to be cleaned.
Silver exits the room to see the door to Khoi's room closed, and passed Mala's room where the door is open.
Downstairs, it's much as they left it, with natural light pouring in through the windows on the left and from the bay.
>>142027
Frozen fish, a bunch of weird Kirin food stuffs like rice and lemon grass, and way too much alligator meet.
Frozen fish, a bunch of weird Kirin food stuffs like rice and lemon grass, and way too much alligator meet.
>>142029
If anything, seasonings are more abundant, with items like garlic, oregano, pepper, curry, and weird Zebrican spices
If anything, seasonings are more abundant, with items like garlic, oregano, pepper, curry, and weird Zebrican spices
>>142030
Perfect. Although there is lots, and lots, of alligator meat, Silver decides Jubilosa might prefer some variety from last night and decides to make some fried fish.
Perfect. Although there is lots, and lots, of alligator meat, Silver decides Jubilosa might prefer some variety from last night and decides to make some fried fish.
>>142031
There's no batter if that is desired. The stove is usable for frying, if electric is acceptable.
There's no batter if that is desired. The stove is usable for frying, if electric is acceptable.
>>142032
Silver will just have to remember to go to the store for actual groceries, so the group can have proper meals for the new few days. He uses the stove after preparing the fish to pan fry it, and makes sure to use plent of spices such as the garlic and oregano to give it flavor. If on an off chance a lemon is in the kitchen, using one for lemon zest and juice will also go a long way towards flavoring the meal.
Silver will just have to remember to go to the store for actual groceries, so the group can have proper meals for the new few days. He uses the stove after preparing the fish to pan fry it, and makes sure to use plent of spices such as the garlic and oregano to give it flavor. If on an off chance a lemon is in the kitchen, using one for lemon zest and juice will also go a long way towards flavoring the meal.
>>142034
Silver thus commenced to fry fish and lemon grass, perhaps after a period to let the fish thaw.
Jubilosa makes coffee, or attempts to
Silver thus commenced to fry fish and lemon grass, perhaps after a period to let the fish thaw.
Jubilosa makes coffee, or attempts to
>>142035
Silver talks to Jubilosa while they do this.
"Did you have any interesting dreams last night?"
Silver talks to Jubilosa while they do this.
"Did you have any interesting dreams last night?"
>>142037
He chuckles and smiles at the description, an image flashing across his mind.
"Like story of storks delivering foals to parents."
He chuckles and smiles at the description, an image flashing across his mind.
"Like story of storks delivering foals to parents."
>>142038
"Heh. Not quite. The chicks were those I knew in primary school, and the pail a milk pail. It was a farming area."
"Heh. Not quite. The chicks were those I knew in primary school, and the pail a milk pail. It was a farming area."
>>142041
While he has a moment where the fish doesn't need attention, he goes over to Jubilosa, stands up on his hindlegs and uses his forelegs to give her a big hug.
While he has a moment where the fish doesn't need attention, he goes over to Jubilosa, stands up on his hindlegs and uses his forelegs to give her a big hug.
>>142043
"I am same way sometimes. Of course, my homeland is nothing like how it was when I left, but sometimes I wish I could see land of my birth."
"I am same way sometimes. Of course, my homeland is nothing like how it was when I left, but sometimes I wish I could see land of my birth."
>>142045
"Sometimes...but it would be painful to do so, seeing how it has changed underneath Soviet leadership."
"Sometimes...but it would be painful to do so, seeing how it has changed underneath Soviet leadership."
>>142047
"There are some things...but what I think is most different is ponies themselves. Stalliongraders are not Severyanans. We had our own culture, history, and traditions for hundreds of years, and in just few years Soviets have warped and twisted it all to revolve around themselves..."
"There are some things...but what I think is most different is ponies themselves. Stalliongraders are not Severyanans. We had our own culture, history, and traditions for hundreds of years, and in just few years Soviets have warped and twisted it all to revolve around themselves..."
>>142052
“They rarely are.” She looks down. “I’ve heard stories of the return of the monarchy in Aquellia, and the restoration of the Republic. I only know so much about your Stalliongrad. But I do know some.”
“They rarely are.” She looks down. “I’ve heard stories of the return of the monarchy in Aquellia, and the restoration of the Republic. I only know so much about your Stalliongrad. But I do know some.”
>>142053
"It is...not quite like what happened in Aquiliea, but there are similarities. Whereas in Aquiliea it was Republicans and Communists against Monarchists, in Severyana it was Republicans and Monarchists against Communists. Both sides of conflict agreed that Severyana needed to be independant, but their ideas on what independant Severyana should be were irreconsilable."
"It is...not quite like what happened in Aquiliea, but there are similarities. Whereas in Aquiliea it was Republicans and Communists against Monarchists, in Severyana it was Republicans and Monarchists against Communists. Both sides of conflict agreed that Severyana needed to be independant, but their ideas on what independant Severyana should be were irreconsilable."
>>142054
"Republicans on the same side as Monarchists?" She shakes her head. "I suppose in ponylands, anything is possible."
"Republicans on the same side as Monarchists?" She shakes her head. "I suppose in ponylands, anything is possible."
>>142055
"I suppose both recognized threat Reds posed to them and country. It also helps we did not have any Discrets."
While the continue talking, Silver returns to cooking the fish.
"I suppose both recognized threat Reds posed to them and country. It also helps we did not have any Discrets."
While the continue talking, Silver returns to cooking the fish.
>>142056
"But what threat did the Reds pose? Rule by majority, and not by those whose parents had land?"
"But what threat did the Reds pose? Rule by majority, and not by those whose parents had land?"
>>142057
"It was, and is, not rule by majority, however. Those in Supreme Soviet would rule, and while there is voting in Stalliongrad, ponies are only allowed to vote for candidate Soviets choose. And while workers may have benefitted from some of their policies, farmers found themselves stripped of their land and livelihood, leading to mass starvation across country."
"It was, and is, not rule by majority, however. Those in Supreme Soviet would rule, and while there is voting in Stalliongrad, ponies are only allowed to vote for candidate Soviets choose. And while workers may have benefitted from some of their policies, farmers found themselves stripped of their land and livelihood, leading to mass starvation across country."
>>142058
She shrugs
"Not everycreatre can be so fortunate as we were, to have our institutions and liberty."
She shrugs
"Not everycreatre can be so fortunate as we were, to have our institutions and liberty."
>>142061
"Perhaps..."
Silver turns to the fish, deciding to change the subject
"How do they prepare fish in Sicameon?"
"Perhaps..."
Silver turns to the fish, deciding to change the subject
"How do they prepare fish in Sicameon?"
>>142062
"Uh... usually cut into fillets. Some times breaded. I don't really know since I didn't really prepare it."
"Uh... usually cut into fillets. Some times breaded. I don't really know since I didn't really prepare it."
>>142066
"Okay." She says simply, sitting at the table, with the cup in front of her, and with a blank expression on her face
"Okay." She says simply, sitting at the table, with the cup in front of her, and with a blank expression on her face
>>142070
She sits up in a chair at the table, and holds up the cup with her cloven hooves, while keeping her eyes on Silver. She takes a sip, and then answers,
“Yes.”
She sits up in a chair at the table, and holds up the cup with her cloven hooves, while keeping her eyes on Silver. She takes a sip, and then answers,
“Yes.”
>>142074
Khoi tilts her head a little to the right, pulls her right lip up, slightly narrows her right eye, and folds her left ear down, before returning her face to its previous position
"Ponies are very different."
Khoi tilts her head a little to the right, pulls her right lip up, slightly narrows her right eye, and folds her left ear down, before returning her face to its previous position
"Ponies are very different."
>>142077
Silver has a think about this for a second, before deciding on something.
"So...is this part of kirin religious practices?"
Silver has a think about this for a second, before deciding on something.
"So...is this part of kirin religious practices?"
>>142081
"Like how you are currently acting different from how you do normally. It is just something noteworthy."
"Like how you are currently acting different from how you do normally. It is just something noteworthy."
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>>142084
"Ohhhhhhhhhh. Why did you not say so? Jubilosa is making coffee, perhaps cup would do you well?"
"Ohhhhhhhhhh. Why did you not say so? Jubilosa is making coffee, perhaps cup would do you well?"
>>142089
Silver smiles.
"You got it."
Silver continues to cook the fish to completion for Jubilosa, and dish it out for her.
Silver smiles.
"You got it."
Silver continues to cook the fish to completion for Jubilosa, and dish it out for her.
Fun fact, the date in the game is somewhat close to today's date, being late January
>>142090
Silver produces a fired fish that may or may not be breaded, and serves it to Jubilosa
>>142090
Silver produces a fired fish that may or may not be breaded, and serves it to Jubilosa
>>142088
The relevant posts for Amber are >>140532 → and >>140530 →
The first ponies to enter under Amber's shift are a young couple, not all that much older than Amber, with a yearling colt on the mare's back
The relevant posts for Amber are >>140532 → and >>140530 →
The first ponies to enter under Amber's shift are a young couple, not all that much older than Amber, with a yearling colt on the mare's back
>>142091
He also gets Khoi (and Jubilosa, if she hasn't gotten one already) a cup of coffee. Looking back at what they have in the kitchen, and realizing he didn't make anything for himself, he decides to make some rice for a quick breakfast.
He also gets Khoi (and Jubilosa, if she hasn't gotten one already) a cup of coffee. Looking back at what they have in the kitchen, and realizing he didn't make anything for himself, he decides to make some rice for a quick breakfast.
>>142096
Jubilosa takes the fish, and starts to eat it, making use of available silverware.
Khoi gets up, and seems to also want to make rice.
Jubilosa takes the fish, and starts to eat it, making use of available silverware.
Khoi gets up, and seems to also want to make rice.
>>142098
"When there is not much available, just as plain rice. With beans or lemongrass if possible. With butter sometimes. But usually, just as rice."
"When there is not much available, just as plain rice. With beans or lemongrass if possible. With butter sometimes. But usually, just as rice."
>>142101
Silver adds lemongrass to the rice, and increases the amount he's cooking to account for the extra mouth.
Silver adds lemongrass to the rice, and increases the amount he's cooking to account for the extra mouth.
>>142103
It still doesn't take long for Silver to cook the rice. He portions it out between himself and Khoi, then sits down at the table.
"How is fish?"
It still doesn't take long for Silver to cook the rice. He portions it out between himself and Khoi, then sits down at the table.
"How is fish?"
>>142104
"It's good" Jubilosa says, with fish in her mouth.
Khoi sits down, and slowly lifts the bowl to eat from it directly
"It's good" Jubilosa says, with fish in her mouth.
Khoi sits down, and slowly lifts the bowl to eat from it directly
>>142105
Although he was originally going to use a fork, he stops midway through after looking at Khoi, and decides to follow her lead.
Although he was originally going to use a fork, he stops midway through after looking at Khoi, and decides to follow her lead.
>>142107
And so the trio enjoy their breakfast, eating heartily so they may have the energy for the rest of their day. In the middle of it, Silver decides to ask Khoi a question.
"Did you have any more questions about mating, Khoi?"
And so the trio enjoy their breakfast, eating heartily so they may have the energy for the rest of their day. In the middle of it, Silver decides to ask Khoi a question.
"Did you have any more questions about mating, Khoi?"
>>142108
The bowl drops from Khoi's hooves, landing on the table with a loud "clank," and rice spilling out as the bowl rolls slightly before coming to a stop upright.
Khoi's eyes are wide open, and there is rice on her muzzle
The bowl drops from Khoi's hooves, landing on the table with a loud "clank," and rice spilling out as the bowl rolls slightly before coming to a stop upright.
Khoi's eyes are wide open, and there is rice on her muzzle
>>142109
Silver uses his magic to try to pick up the rice that spills.
"Hey, I worked hard on that rice!"
Silver uses his magic to try to pick up the rice that spills.
"Hey, I worked hard on that rice!"
>>142113
"I know you talked with Jubilosa about this before. It is perfectly okay to ask me these kinds of questions. I do not mind at all."
He beams a smile at her.
"I know you talked with Jubilosa about this before. It is perfectly okay to ask me these kinds of questions. I do not mind at all."
He beams a smile at her.
What a cute foal… she thinks to herself.
This couple is given a high table under Larkhaven within the restaurant.
This couple is given a high table under Larkhaven within the restaurant.
>>142117
A set of creatures come in. Three ponies and a griffin. One mare and the rest male. They must be around Amber's age
A set of creatures come in. Three ponies and a griffin. One mare and the rest male. They must be around Amber's age
>>142118
This might be a party with more ponies coming later, I'd better make sure.
"Hello! Are you expecting anypony else?"
This might be a party with more ponies coming later, I'd better make sure.
"Hello! Are you expecting anypony else?"
>>142119
A colt answers
"There's this colt who says he's coming. But I don't really think he's coming."
A colt answers
"There's this colt who says he's coming. But I don't really think he's coming."
>>142120
"Alright, there's a nice view in the front here."
She gives them a combo booth/table under De Sew.
"Alright, there's a nice view in the front here."
She gives them a combo booth/table under De Sew.
>>142121
Jubilosa leans over and whispers in Silver's ears
"I don't think she comes from a very socially progressive culture. From what she said yesterday it sounded like her parents were monarchists. She seems to think sex is taboo, or something."
>>142122
The little group is sat down quickly enough.
A mother and her colt move to leave the restaurant
Jubilosa leans over and whispers in Silver's ears
"I don't think she comes from a very socially progressive culture. From what she said yesterday it sounded like her parents were monarchists. She seems to think sex is taboo, or something."
>>142122
The little group is sat down quickly enough.
A mother and her colt move to leave the restaurant
>>142125
As the mother and colt leaves Amber says to them, "Hope you had a good time. Thank you and come again!", beaming with a smile.
As the mother and colt leaves Amber says to them, "Hope you had a good time. Thank you and come again!", beaming with a smile.
>>142126
Four more. A mare, a stallion and two foals. No wait. That's a foal in her mane. Three foals, five in total.
Four more. A mare, a stallion and two foals. No wait. That's a foal in her mane. Three foals, five in total.
>>142123
He whispers back.
"I know."
He once again addresses Khoi.
"You know, sex is completely natural thing. It is nothing to be ashamed of being curious about."
He whispers back.
"I know."
He once again addresses Khoi.
"You know, sex is completely natural thing. It is nothing to be ashamed of being curious about."
>>142129
"Maybe not as different as you think. Ponies and kirins both require sex to be born, after all."
"Maybe not as different as you think. Ponies and kirins both require sex to be born, after all."
>>142132
He shrugs.
"Normal is subjective term. We are all here to ask and answer questions, and you did already ask Jubilosa some questions about sex. It could be very valuable to have some insight from male perspective."
He shrugs.
"Normal is subjective term. We are all here to ask and answer questions, and you did already ask Jubilosa some questions about sex. It could be very valuable to have some insight from male perspective."
>>142136
Silver nods, even if she can't see it.
"I do not see why not. We can discuss it in your room, all three of us."
Silver nods, even if she can't see it.
"I do not see why not. We can discuss it in your room, all three of us."
>>142136
She points the stallions to the bar, grateful that it's Salt Mixer's responsibility now. She hastily turns back to the group. "Are you all together?"
She points the stallions to the bar, grateful that it's Salt Mixer's responsibility now. She hastily turns back to the group. "Are you all together?"
>>142139
"Unless Jubilosa did not want to help provide input, or if you would feel better just two of us."
"Unless Jubilosa did not want to help provide input, or if you would feel better just two of us."
>>142142
Silver tilts his head at the kirin.
"Would it make you feel better if I gave you my word that nothing will happen between us?"
Silver tilts his head at the kirin.
"Would it make you feel better if I gave you my word that nothing will happen between us?"
>>142143
Larkhaven
Six... diamond dogs? They must be Diamond dogs. Six of them come in. Three adults, three pups, it looks like
>>142144
She still want look at Silver, but she will answer his question:
"It is not a distrust of you. It is... it is a very private thing, only between married couples, not to be discussed in the open or in front of females."
Larkhaven
Six... diamond dogs? They must be Diamond dogs. Six of them come in. Three adults, three pups, it looks like
>>142144
She still want look at Silver, but she will answer his question:
"It is not a distrust of you. It is... it is a very private thing, only between married couples, not to be discussed in the open or in front of females."
>>142145
Amber isn't sure how she should speak to them. I wonder if it would be okay to put them in the patio…
Amber isn't sure how she should speak to them. I wonder if it would be okay to put them in the patio…
>>142145
"Hmm...interesting set of requirements, but alright, I can abide by those, if you can forgive 'married couple' restriction."
"Hmm...interesting set of requirements, but alright, I can abide by those, if you can forgive 'married couple' restriction."
>>142148
Silver returns to what's left of his bowl of rice.
"But after breakfast, alright? It is shame to leave such good food to waste."
Silver returns to what's left of his bowl of rice.
"But after breakfast, alright? It is shame to leave such good food to waste."
>>142148
Best not to offend them, especially if they have young 'uns. If it's good enough for ponies it'll be good enough for dogs. I just hope we don't have too many more large groups… She's still hesitant to speak to them but she politely leads them to two more of Mango's tables.
Best not to offend them, especially if they have young 'uns. If it's good enough for ponies it'll be good enough for dogs. I just hope we don't have too many more large groups… She's still hesitant to speak to them but she politely leads them to two more of Mango's tables.
>>142150
They take the tables, although they seem not to understand - at first - the necessity of the tables being brought together
They take the tables, although they seem not to understand - at first - the necessity of the tables being brought together
>>142155
Silver gets up, takes any empty dishes to the kitchen sink, then goes upstairs to Khoi's room with Khoi in tow.
Silver gets up, takes any empty dishes to the kitchen sink, then goes upstairs to Khoi's room with Khoi in tow.
>>142155
Amber asks the two, as with the other pair, whether they would prefer a table or to be seated at the bar.
Amber asks the two, as with the other pair, whether they would prefer a table or to be seated at the bar.
>>142158
"Table" one says affirmatively. The other looks at him, before saying "A table is good. Table."
"Table" one says affirmatively. The other looks at him, before saying "A table is good. Table."
>>142160
The two take a seat, and two ponies leave. These belong to Mustard Trim's lonely occupied table outside
The two take a seat, and two ponies leave. These belong to Mustard Trim's lonely occupied table outside
>>142163
Once the two are in her room, he closes the door behind them. He looks around at her room, realizing it's the first time he's been in here.
"Alright. We are in private, we are only two in room, and while we are not married couple I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have on sex and mating."
Once the two are in her room, he closes the door behind them. He looks around at her room, realizing it's the first time he's been in here.
"Alright. We are in private, we are only two in room, and while we are not married couple I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have on sex and mating."
>>142164
For what it's worth, Mala theoretically could have woken up and walked in on any conversation downstairs, as he can be seen sleeping in his bed as Silver walks past.
The room is kept a bit tidier and cleaner than Silver's room. There is no globe, nor taxidermied animal of some species unknown to Silver. It's a less well furnished room over all, and Khoi certainly hasn't added to any clutter.
Khoi lays down on the bed, laying her head down.
"I don't know..."
For what it's worth, Mala theoretically could have woken up and walked in on any conversation downstairs, as he can be seen sleeping in his bed as Silver walks past.
The room is kept a bit tidier and cleaner than Silver's room. There is no globe, nor taxidermied animal of some species unknown to Silver. It's a less well furnished room over all, and Khoi certainly hasn't added to any clutter.
Khoi lays down on the bed, laying her head down.
"I don't know..."
>>142165
Silver sits down with her on the bed, privately wondering if the more spartan room layout is one she prefers or not. She can feel the bed shift as the comparatively large weight of the toned stallion presses on the bed.
"Well...perhaps I could ask question of my own, first, to break ice. What do you know about sex already?"
Silver sits down with her on the bed, privately wondering if the more spartan room layout is one she prefers or not. She can feel the bed shift as the comparatively large weight of the toned stallion presses on the bed.
"Well...perhaps I could ask question of my own, first, to break ice. What do you know about sex already?"
>>142166
She moves a little further away, her legs moving under her as she lays
"That it is for reproduction." She says
She moves a little further away, her legs moving under her as she lays
"That it is for reproduction." She says
>>142161
Amber wonders to herself why two ponies would want to sit out in the cold like that, and she feels a little sorry for Mustard who must be standing around in the chilly air.
Amber wonders to herself why two ponies would want to sit out in the cold like that, and she feels a little sorry for Mustard who must be standing around in the chilly air.
>>142170
"Here is a table for you all. Enjoy your meal!" she says, as she gives them one of De Sew's combo tables.
"Here is a table for you all. Enjoy your meal!" she says, as she gives them one of De Sew's combo tables.
>>142173
"Good evening! Would you be interested in a patio table tonight?" she asks, trying to be as polite as possible.
"Good evening! Would you be interested in a patio table tonight?" she asks, trying to be as polite as possible.
>>142180
"What about things other than philosophy of sex? Things such as how it is performed and like?"
"What about things other than philosophy of sex? Things such as how it is performed and like?"
>>142182
I'd better get ponies onto the patio or we might run out of tables.
She asks hopefully, "Would you like one on our patio?
There's a nice fire outside."
I'd better get ponies onto the patio or we might run out of tables.
She asks hopefully, "Would you like one on our patio?
There's a nice fire outside."
>>142183
"Uh... oh! Stallions are more desirous than mares. So mares must provide themselves for it as a part of their duties as wives, lest the stallion be overcome with desire."
With this, she sits up, and smiles in a weird way, like she has the special pleasure of answering questions correctly on a quiz.
>>142184
He looks skeptically at Amber.
"I suppose we could..."
"Uh... oh! Stallions are more desirous than mares. So mares must provide themselves for it as a part of their duties as wives, lest the stallion be overcome with desire."
With this, she sits up, and smiles in a weird way, like she has the special pleasure of answering questions correctly on a quiz.
>>142184
He looks skeptically at Amber.
"I suppose we could..."
>>142185
"You'll like the waiter, he's very…goodhearted, that's it," she says, almost in a pushy manner. She leads them to the patio entrance.
"You'll like the waiter, he's very…goodhearted, that's it," she says, almost in a pushy manner. She leads them to the patio entrance.
>>142185
Silver smiles back and chuckles a little at her answer.
"I do not know, my former wife may have objected to that statement."
He resumes to smiling warmly at her.
"What about actual deed, itself?"
Silver smiles back and chuckles a little at her answer.
"I do not know, my former wife may have objected to that statement."
He resumes to smiling warmly at her.
"What about actual deed, itself?"
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>>142189
Hard to say precisely what he's thinking, but a pretty good bet is "I wish I were paid by salary and not tips" right about now
Hard to say precisely what he's thinking, but a pretty good bet is "I wish I were paid by salary and not tips" right about now
>>142188
"No no, that is not part she would have objected to most, though no doubt that was not her own personal philosophy. She would have objected to idea that stallions desire sex more than mares."
Silver addresses her answer, next.
"It can, if you are currently in estrus."
"No no, that is not part she would have objected to most, though no doubt that was not her own personal philosophy. She would have objected to idea that stallions desire sex more than mares."
Silver addresses her answer, next.
"It can, if you are currently in estrus."
>>142193
Her reaction, particularly to his second answer, confuses Silver.
"...did no one tell you about estrus?"
Her reaction, particularly to his second answer, confuses Silver.
"...did no one tell you about estrus?"
>>142196
"Alright, well, it is term we use for fertile periods females go through. Is there word in your native tongue for that?"
"Alright, well, it is term we use for fertile periods females go through. Is there word in your native tongue for that?"
>>142197
"The bar is over here, but I think you'll like our patio." She does not give them a high table but rather one of Mustard's tables.
"The bar is over here, but I think you'll like our patio." She does not give them a high table but rather one of Mustard's tables.
>>142199
Silver waits for a short time for a response from the kirin. Should none come, he responds instead.
"Well, would you like to learn about it?"
Silver waits for a short time for a response from the kirin. Should none come, he responds instead.
"Well, would you like to learn about it?"
>>142207
Silver decides to lay down on the bed as well, facing her. It's a more comfortable position for the pony.
"Why is that?"
Silver decides to lay down on the bed as well, facing her. It's a more comfortable position for the pony.
"Why is that?"
>>142210
"More informed you are for your first time, better it will go for both yourself and your partner. You only get to have your first time once, after all. It would also be awkward if your partner ends up being somepony who knows little about sex, himself, then how would you learn?"
"More informed you are for your first time, better it will go for both yourself and your partner. You only get to have your first time once, after all. It would also be awkward if your partner ends up being somepony who knows little about sex, himself, then how would you learn?"
>>142213
"Oh it's nothing. Actually, pardon me for interrupting you.
Is a table for two on the patio okay?"
"Oh it's nothing. Actually, pardon me for interrupting you.
Is a table for two on the patio okay?"
>>142215
He's silent for a second, before he asks his next question.
"Can I ask why you are uncomfortable talking to me about these things, when you were curious enough to ask Jubilosa?"
He's silent for a second, before he asks his next question.
"Can I ask why you are uncomfortable talking to me about these things, when you were curious enough to ask Jubilosa?"
>>142219
Silver has a blank expression on his face for a second.
"Well...yes. Is that all, or are there other reasons?"
Silver has a blank expression on his face for a second.
"Well...yes. Is that all, or are there other reasons?"
>>142222
Confirmed!
Amber is pretty satisfied at how she's doing her job. The restaurant is about half full so far.
Confirmed!
Amber is pretty satisfied at how she's doing her job. The restaurant is about half full so far.
>>142226
Khoi moves her forelegs in front of her as she lies on her belly on the bed. She makes a smile with lips pulled back.
"I'm okay for now."
Khoi moves her forelegs in front of her as she lies on her belly on the bed. She makes a smile with lips pulled back.
"I'm okay for now."
>>142229
Silver nods.
"Storm Warning. She and I were together for 18 or so years, and had three foals together."
Silver nods.
"Storm Warning. She and I were together for 18 or so years, and had three foals together."
>>142231
He nods again, though her statement seems to bring out a pang of sadness from the stallion.
"She is in better place."
He nods again, though her statement seems to bring out a pang of sadness from the stallion.
"She is in better place."
>>142234
"She was murdered many years ago. Time has dulled pain I felt from losing her, but I still feel guilt and sadness when I think of her, what I could have done to stop her death."
"She was murdered many years ago. Time has dulled pain I felt from losing her, but I still feel guilt and sadness when I think of her, what I could have done to stop her death."
>>142235
https://youtu.be/hmqyfQv3EXc?t=63
Five ponies wait at the front
>>142236
Her smile fades away into a distinct frown
"What do you mean?" She says
https://youtu.be/hmqyfQv3EXc?t=63
Five ponies wait at the front
>>142236
Her smile fades away into a distinct frown
"What do you mean?" She says
>>142237
"Storm, myself, and our foals went out for picnic of sorts, and as I left to gather firewood so we could cook some food, bandits accosted her and our foals. When I ran back at sounds of fighting, she was holding bandits back so foals could escape, and saw one of bandits run her through...
"Ah, forgive me. I do not mean to dampen mood."
"Storm, myself, and our foals went out for picnic of sorts, and as I left to gather firewood so we could cook some food, bandits accosted her and our foals. When I ran back at sounds of fighting, she was holding bandits back so foals could escape, and saw one of bandits run her through...
"Ah, forgive me. I do not mean to dampen mood."
>>142242
Neither section is particularly interested in the bar. The pair of two, however, has some interest in the patio
Neither section is particularly interested in the bar. The pair of two, however, has some interest in the patio
>>142244
The three can have one of De Sew's tables, the pair will be given one of Larkhaven's high tables in the patio.
The three can have one of De Sew's tables, the pair will be given one of Larkhaven's high tables in the patio.
>>142241
He nods.
"Regret that I was not there to fight alongside her. Regret that last time I got to hold my wife in my hooves was as corpse. Regret at what her death did to our foals...
His facial features slowly drop more and more as he speaks as he slowly spirals down into the feelings of loss that exist still deep inside him.
He nods.
"Regret that I was not there to fight alongside her. Regret that last time I got to hold my wife in my hooves was as corpse. Regret at what her death did to our foals...
His facial features slowly drop more and more as he speaks as he slowly spirals down into the feelings of loss that exist still deep inside him.
>>142247
He suddenly snaps himself out of it, realizing the company he's currently keeping. His ears fold as he looks concerned at Khoi.
"I am deeply sorry, it is not something I wish to put upon you and sour mood...perhaps we should move onto other question."
He suddenly snaps himself out of it, realizing the company he's currently keeping. His ears fold as he looks concerned at Khoi.
"I am deeply sorry, it is not something I wish to put upon you and sour mood...perhaps we should move onto other question."
>>142247
Amber is slightly taken aback. "Woah, are they all your foals?" she asks in an easygoing tone.
Amber is slightly taken aback. "Woah, are they all your foals?" she asks in an easygoing tone.
"Uh-um, maybe we can get some more chairs for the combination booth-tables…" She's confident De Sew of anypony can manage these if they can actually be seated.
>>142250
Silver quickly shakes his head at that statement.
"You are not like her. I do not mean that in necessarily good or bad way, just that your upbringing and hers were so radically different, I highly doubt what happened to her would ever happen to you."
Silver quickly shakes his head at that statement.
"You are not like her. I do not mean that in necessarily good or bad way, just that your upbringing and hers were so radically different, I highly doubt what happened to her would ever happen to you."
>>142251
As best as I can tell, every table and booth-combo in De Sew's section is taken at the moment. At least one of the older sets of customers can be expected to leave soon, but they are still taken
>>142252
"No. That isn't what I mean. I mean...."
She doesn't seem actually eager to explain herself
As best as I can tell, every table and booth-combo in De Sew's section is taken at the moment. At least one of the older sets of customers can be expected to leave soon, but they are still taken
>>142252
"No. That isn't what I mean. I mean...."
She doesn't seem actually eager to explain herself
>>142253
Hmm, well hopefully Cream Pop is up the task as long as he doesn't face Boe Jiden with the last of his booths. Might be a tight squeeze but you could get a couple of chairs at the end of the table.
Hmm, well hopefully Cream Pop is up the task as long as he doesn't face Boe Jiden with the last of his booths. Might be a tight squeeze but you could get a couple of chairs at the end of the table.
>>142258
He smiles weakly at her.
"It is okay. It may still hurt sometimes, but I feel I have gotten past it, to be able to live my own life beyond that pain."
He smiles weakly at her.
"It is okay. It may still hurt sometimes, but I feel I have gotten past it, to be able to live my own life beyond that pain."
>>142261
"I am more than my regret. While it is certainly not fun to have, I do not let it consume me. Having others near helps."
His smiles returns to full strength, beaming from his face towards the nearby kirin.
"I am more than my regret. While it is certainly not fun to have, I do not let it consume me. Having others near helps."
His smiles returns to full strength, beaming from his face towards the nearby kirin.
>>142263
"It is effectively like that, though I have not always done things as honorably. You could say I am mercenary, or soldier-of-fortune. I would like to reinvent myself as adventurer someday, like in stories my father used to tell me, once I have my hooves completely under me and have enough Bits that even dry spell of work will not be end of me."
"It is effectively like that, though I have not always done things as honorably. You could say I am mercenary, or soldier-of-fortune. I would like to reinvent myself as adventurer someday, like in stories my father used to tell me, once I have my hooves completely under me and have enough Bits that even dry spell of work will not be end of me."
>>142266
"It is always good to have stash in case of emergencies. There are also things I would want to spend them on as well, such as remodelling bathrooms in house to be more comfortable."
"It is always good to have stash in case of emergencies. There are also things I would want to spend them on as well, such as remodelling bathrooms in house to be more comfortable."
>>142271
"They are alright, but compared to rest of house they feel...underwhelming. I am used to living well with bare essentials, do not get me wrong, but living in house like this, after long day of adventure, bathroom should feel like place of tranquility."
"They are alright, but compared to rest of house they feel...underwhelming. I am used to living well with bare essentials, do not get me wrong, but living in house like this, after long day of adventure, bathroom should feel like place of tranquility."
>>142269
Older ponies probably wouldn't like being outside…
"Here, two tables in the front ought to be enough.
Let me help you put them together…"
Older ponies probably wouldn't like being outside…
"Here, two tables in the front ought to be enough.
Let me help you put them together…"
>>142277
"We don't have any more space inside," Amber says flatly. Inwardly, she thinks, I could swear Melon had three tables left…
"We don't have any more space inside," Amber says flatly. Inwardly, she thinks, I could swear Melon had three tables left…
>>142278
Each party that is seated requires two tables to be combined, given the small size of the tables. Thus two parties take up four tables
Roll diplomacy.
Also, [1d20 = 15]
Each party that is seated requires two tables to be combined, given the small size of the tables. Thus two parties take up four tables
Roll diplomacy.
Also, [1d20 = 15]
>>142285
"Well, to be concerned with material possessions isn't really virtuous, no. But what I meant more is that this place is already better than what most freeholders can afford. Better than many merchants, even."
"Well, to be concerned with material possessions isn't really virtuous, no. But what I meant more is that this place is already better than what most freeholders can afford. Better than many merchants, even."
>>142286
"Ohhhh. Yes, that is definitely case. It is much nicer than anywhere else I have lived, certainly."
"Ohhhh. Yes, that is definitely case. It is much nicer than anywhere else I have lived, certainly."
>>142288
"So this is not normal for Equestrians?" She asks, although her tone suggests it is more of a confirmation to herself than a serious question.
"So this is not normal for Equestrians?" She asks, although her tone suggests it is more of a confirmation to herself than a serious question.
>>142289
Regardless, he shakes his head.
"Those in upper-middle class would find this typical, perhaps save for all of stuffed animals about. It is not nearly as nice or large as mansions upper class lives in, and it is nicer than typical houses or apartments lower class lives in."
Regardless, he shakes his head.
"Those in upper-middle class would find this typical, perhaps save for all of stuffed animals about. It is not nearly as nice or large as mansions upper class lives in, and it is nicer than typical houses or apartments lower class lives in."
>>142291
He nods, then looks around the room.
"Would you like more furnishings for your room? Or some things with which to decorate it?"
He nods, then looks around the room.
"Would you like more furnishings for your room? Or some things with which to decorate it?"
I would like to thank everyone here for being so welcoming. You have all been very kind.
I do not believe I ever will play again so I think it's best to just ignore the existence of my character, if that isn't in effect already.
The little that I played was mostly entertaining.
The reasons: I got other stuff taking up time and this is too much of time commitment. Also, this isn't the type of dnd game that I'm really looking for. I want a more classical adventure with a clear end in sight. If anyone starts a one-shot or something here I might join for that.
GM, have you ever thought of making a one-shot game?
I do not believe I ever will play again so I think it's best to just ignore the existence of my character, if that isn't in effect already.
The little that I played was mostly entertaining.
The reasons: I got other stuff taking up time and this is too much of time commitment. Also, this isn't the type of dnd game that I'm really looking for. I want a more classical adventure with a clear end in sight. If anyone starts a one-shot or something here I might join for that.
GM, have you ever thought of making a one-shot game?
>>142306
The unicorn smiles at the kirin.
"Well, now you do for as long as you want it. However you wish to decorate, I can try to help as best I can."
The unicorn smiles at the kirin.
"Well, now you do for as long as you want it. However you wish to decorate, I can try to help as best I can."
>>142315
Well, I would define it as that there is a party and they set out to complete a goal and when that is done the adventure is over. I would like to emphasize the goal part as the most important part but having a party is something I like too.
Well, I would define it as that there is a party and they set out to complete a goal and when that is done the adventure is over. I would like to emphasize the goal part as the most important part but having a party is something I like too.
>>142316
Well, I've had multiple ideas for more clearly goal driven adventures in more exotic environments. Hopefully one of them can come into being some time
Well, I've had multiple ideas for more clearly goal driven adventures in more exotic environments. Hopefully one of them can come into being some time
>>142317
Yeah. If you make something like that, I'll probably join. Of course,
this, again depends on the time investment but still that sounds attractive. Not that this wasn't fun. This just sounds more fun to me.
Yeah. If you make something like that, I'll probably join. Of course,
this, again depends on the time investment but still that sounds attractive. Not that this wasn't fun. This just sounds more fun to me.
>>142348
Sitting up, and with her forelegs down and hind legs aside, she looks over to Silver.
"You've helped enough already."
Sitting up, and with her forelegs down and hind legs aside, she looks over to Silver.
"You've helped enough already."
>>142352
She pulls her lips back in a smile, tilts her head down, and pulls it back.
"I don't know if I need help."
She pulls her lips back in a smile, tilts her head down, and pulls it back.
"I don't know if I need help."
>>142357
"It is hard to make it on one's own, but it is honorable aim. You know, you do not have to do so completely alone. These things are far easier when you have friends."
"It is hard to make it on one's own, but it is honorable aim. You know, you do not have to do so completely alone. These things are far easier when you have friends."
>>142358
This causes a much wider and bigger smile with a full set of teeth.
"Really? Like they say about Equestrians?"
This causes a much wider and bigger smile with a full set of teeth.
"Really? Like they say about Equestrians?"
>>142359
Although he doesn't show his teeth, he does smile at her contageous display of joy.
"Like they say about Equestrians."
Although he doesn't show his teeth, he does smile at her contageous display of joy.
"Like they say about Equestrians."
>>142361
"Oh, there are few ways. Simplest is just talking to others, it is first step to making friends. You can also look for those with similar interest. You can find friends at work, or you can find club for hobby or skill you are good at or love to do. I *do* know there are some people nearby who would make for good friendship candidates."
"Oh, there are few ways. Simplest is just talking to others, it is first step to making friends. You can also look for those with similar interest. You can find friends at work, or you can find club for hobby or skill you are good at or love to do. I *do* know there are some people nearby who would make for good friendship candidates."
>>142363
He smiles a bit wider, and nods.
"Jubilosa, Mala...even me, if you would be willing to give me chance as your friend."
He smiles a bit wider, and nods.
"Jubilosa, Mala...even me, if you would be willing to give me chance as your friend."
>>142365
Silver looks like he'd do a little dance if he wasn't laying down.
"Great! Oh, on same topic: any more questions for me?"
Silver looks like he'd do a little dance if he wasn't laying down.
"Great! Oh, on same topic: any more questions for me?"
>>142367
"Oh, I was more asking if you had any more questions about me, but I could also help introduce you to ponies, if you want help making friends."
"Oh, I was more asking if you had any more questions about me, but I could also help introduce you to ponies, if you want help making friends."
>>142368
"I don't... I don't know. I suppose I would ask about your family... I mean, if that is appropriate. Or what you've seen as a wondering fighter. Or why it is Equestrians think... certain things... are breakfast topics."
"I don't... I don't know. I suppose I would ask about your family... I mean, if that is appropriate. Or what you've seen as a wondering fighter. Or why it is Equestrians think... certain things... are breakfast topics."
>>142369
"My family...well, I suppose I should start with my parents. My father, Molotok Mechov, was quartermaster in Royal Guard before I was born. He was biggest, strongest Earth Pony you have ever seen. After he met my mother, he retired from Guard work and became blacksmith, and he is pony who trained me in ways of warrior. My mother was unicorn noble from Trottingham, she was rather frail and kept out of sight by her affluent family. She ran away with my father after he had saved her from fire in her family's manor house. I never knew her, she passed away giving birth to me.
"I had three foals with Storm. My eldest son, Silver Rain, moved out to Las Pegasus as soon as he was able. He was hit hardest by Storm's death, as he was only one of my foals to actually see her die. Last I heard he was kind of businesspony before War. My youngest son is Spectral Streak, though he is also called Spec. He joined Equestrian Army after moving out and established himself as expert markspony during Stalliongrader Civil War. He was member of Equestrian Recon during Great War. My daughter is White Light. She was smart, so very smart despite intelligence of her parents. She also developed very close relationship with Spec when they were teenagers, and they remained closely in touch since. She graduated from Canterlot University with degrees in Magic Theory and Practical Application of Magic, and was working for Royal Canterlot Research Institute before and during War."
"My family...well, I suppose I should start with my parents. My father, Molotok Mechov, was quartermaster in Royal Guard before I was born. He was biggest, strongest Earth Pony you have ever seen. After he met my mother, he retired from Guard work and became blacksmith, and he is pony who trained me in ways of warrior. My mother was unicorn noble from Trottingham, she was rather frail and kept out of sight by her affluent family. She ran away with my father after he had saved her from fire in her family's manor house. I never knew her, she passed away giving birth to me.
"I had three foals with Storm. My eldest son, Silver Rain, moved out to Las Pegasus as soon as he was able. He was hit hardest by Storm's death, as he was only one of my foals to actually see her die. Last I heard he was kind of businesspony before War. My youngest son is Spectral Streak, though he is also called Spec. He joined Equestrian Army after moving out and established himself as expert markspony during Stalliongrader Civil War. He was member of Equestrian Recon during Great War. My daughter is White Light. She was smart, so very smart despite intelligence of her parents. She also developed very close relationship with Spec when they were teenagers, and they remained closely in touch since. She graduated from Canterlot University with degrees in Magic Theory and Practical Application of Magic, and was working for Royal Canterlot Research Institute before and during War."
>>142371
"Technically, yes, though no doubt my mother, Pleasant Meadow, was quietly disowned by her family after running away to be with peasant stallion. I have never known benefits of nobility, myself."
"Technically, yes, though no doubt my mother, Pleasant Meadow, was quietly disowned by her family after running away to be with peasant stallion. I have never known benefits of nobility, myself."
>>142372
She tilts her head again, to the other side.
"You just got this house, right? Where did you live before?" She asks
She tilts her head again, to the other side.
"You just got this house, right? Where did you live before?" She asks
>>142373
"When I was colt, I lived with my father in his Blacksmith's Shop. Then after I met Storm, we built cabin outside of Manehattan. Nothing fancy, but it did well for my family for some years, and myself for many years after."
"When I was colt, I lived with my father in his Blacksmith's Shop. Then after I met Storm, we built cabin outside of Manehattan. Nothing fancy, but it did well for my family for some years, and myself for many years after."
>>142375
"We made decision to settle after Storm became pregnant, and built our cabin. We still had some adventures and travelling after having our foals, but they were usually much shorter and less deadly."
"We made decision to settle after Storm became pregnant, and built our cabin. We still had some adventures and travelling after having our foals, but they were usually much shorter and less deadly."
>>142377
He shakes his head.
"We still fought, but we were less inclined towards recklessly trotting into middle of enemy camps and fighting large number of enemies head on. We had foals to think of, we could not leave them parentless."
He shakes his head.
"We still fought, but we were less inclined towards recklessly trotting into middle of enemy camps and fighting large number of enemies head on. We had foals to think of, we could not leave them parentless."
>>142379
He nods.
"It is hard. To have these connections is to have great weakness enemies can exploit...but it is these connections that make life worth living. And it is because of that I have no regrets about having my family."
He nods.
"It is hard. To have these connections is to have great weakness enemies can exploit...but it is these connections that make life worth living. And it is because of that I have no regrets about having my family."
>>142381
He nods again.
"It is what I know, and what my special talent is. I am also fair Weaponsmith, but I would need tools and place to set up shop if I wanted to settle down and stop fighting."
He nods again.
"It is what I know, and what my special talent is. I am also fair Weaponsmith, but I would need tools and place to set up shop if I wanted to settle down and stop fighting."
>>142383
"There are some who do not abide by that idea. Those like griffons at 33 Hoebuck. There is saying, among warriors like me: if you want peace, prepare for war."
"There are some who do not abide by that idea. Those like griffons at 33 Hoebuck. There is saying, among warriors like me: if you want peace, prepare for war."
>>142387
"Well, personally, I did not think we were in too public place, and I knew you had been curious about subject. I also thought we were familiar enough with each other to discuss it. I do apologise if it offended you at all that I was so open.
"Well, personally, I did not think we were in too public place, and I knew you had been curious about subject. I also thought we were familiar enough with each other to discuss it. I do apologise if it offended you at all that I was so open.
>>142388
She wraps her tail around herself, and folds both ears back while presenting that toothy smile.
She wraps her tail around herself, and folds both ears back while presenting that toothy smile.
>>142391
He turns his head slightly, pointing an ear towards the kirin.
"What is it? I am curious, now. If I upset you, I would like to know."
He turns his head slightly, pointing an ear towards the kirin.
"What is it? I am curious, now. If I upset you, I would like to know."
>>142393
The unicorn has a troubled look on his face, not matching her awkward grin with a smile.
"Khoi?"
The unicorn has a troubled look on his face, not matching her awkward grin with a smile.
"Khoi?"
>>142395
"It is big part of friendship to be open and honest with friends. I would like if you told me what is bothering you. If something is making you uncomfortable, we will set it aside."
"It is big part of friendship to be open and honest with friends. I would like if you told me what is bothering you. If something is making you uncomfortable, we will set it aside."
>>142397
He bows his head to her.
"I am sorry. Does that mean you still do not want to talk about it, yet?"
He bows his head to her.
"I am sorry. Does that mean you still do not want to talk about it, yet?"
>>142400
She blinks
Only slowly, does she start to blush (or seems to. Kirin are rather fluffy on the parts not covered in scales)
She blinks
Only slowly, does she start to blush (or seems to. Kirin are rather fluffy on the parts not covered in scales)
>>142401
He rearranges himself to move his legs out from under him, so he can stretch out a little. It's nothing inappropriate, but it also lets him showcase his strong, nimble body to her.
"So? I am big, strong, healthy, I can financially support myself and others, I have prior experience being husband and father, and I would like to think I am fairly nice pony."
He rearranges himself to move his legs out from under him, so he can stretch out a little. It's nothing inappropriate, but it also lets him showcase his strong, nimble body to her.
"So? I am big, strong, healthy, I can financially support myself and others, I have prior experience being husband and father, and I would like to think I am fairly nice pony."
>>142403
"Thought has crossed my mind ever since you told me what you want is to find mate. You are quite intelligent, kind, honest, and pretty, and to see someone as nice as you find good mate would be wonderful."
"Thought has crossed my mind ever since you told me what you want is to find mate. You are quite intelligent, kind, honest, and pretty, and to see someone as nice as you find good mate would be wonderful."
>>142404
She blushes, and holds up her right foreleg across her face
"You are... charming." She lowers her foreleg
"But what about Jubilosa?"
She blushes, and holds up her right foreleg across her face
"You are... charming." She lowers her foreleg
"But what about Jubilosa?"
>>142405
He smiles at the comment, and holds his chin up by a hoof.
"I already asked her, actually, what she would think of you and I. What she wants is companionship, and I am more than happy to provide that. But she also wants to experience life before settling down with someone. She swore she does not mind, so long as I do not leave her behind. I suppose I would have to ask you what you thought."
He smiles at the comment, and holds his chin up by a hoof.
"I already asked her, actually, what she would think of you and I. What she wants is companionship, and I am more than happy to provide that. But she also wants to experience life before settling down with someone. She swore she does not mind, so long as I do not leave her behind. I suppose I would have to ask you what you thought."
>>142414
"Yes. You know what you said about sex, what you have learned from your homeland? While it is one valid philosophy behind sex, there are others which are similarly just as valid. Some like you view sex as simply way to have foals, or for one partner to release their carnal desires. Others view sex as something special and intimate between two ponies who love each other, and way to explore and deepen bond between them. And still others view sex as way to build camaraderie and creater stronger bonds, even between friends. All three of these views are valid, and it is to each individual to determine for themselves which is best.
"As for Jubilosa and I, we are both consenting adults who like sex. Unless one of us were to say something, it is not wrong for us to enjoy in each other's company."
"Yes. You know what you said about sex, what you have learned from your homeland? While it is one valid philosophy behind sex, there are others which are similarly just as valid. Some like you view sex as simply way to have foals, or for one partner to release their carnal desires. Others view sex as something special and intimate between two ponies who love each other, and way to explore and deepen bond between them. And still others view sex as way to build camaraderie and creater stronger bonds, even between friends. All three of these views are valid, and it is to each individual to determine for themselves which is best.
"As for Jubilosa and I, we are both consenting adults who like sex. Unless one of us were to say something, it is not wrong for us to enjoy in each other's company."
>>142415
Her lips return to their forward position
"It is not a toy, and there is only one truth. Union is sacred, and never to be trivialized."
Her lips return to their forward position
"It is not a toy, and there is only one truth. Union is sacred, and never to be trivialized."
>>142417
Almost forcefully,
"Because Spirit is not always in control. Often, matter is, and the passions with it."
Almost forcefully,
"Because Spirit is not always in control. Often, matter is, and the passions with it."
>>142418
Silver holds his forehooves up, as if to try to keep things from getting too heated.
"Okay, okay. You know, passion is not so bad as you think. Of course you are using it as aspect of sex, but passion extends far beyond just that."
Silver holds his forehooves up, as if to try to keep things from getting too heated.
"Okay, okay. You know, passion is not so bad as you think. Of course you are using it as aspect of sex, but passion extends far beyond just that."
>>142422
"The closest connection to the spirit, and greatest tranquility of mind comes where that is so." She answers
"The closest connection to the spirit, and greatest tranquility of mind comes where that is so." She answers
>>142426
“Because they are opposites, as opposite as things can be. Spirit is that which is One, Eternal, Immaterial, Unchanging, Immutable. It is just the same now as it was before the world was as we know now, and as it shall be when all is renewed. It knows no time. And through it, Kylan - creatures - may achieve unity, bliss, and peace. But passions? Passions belong to the material. The worldly. It is many, temporary, ever changing, and corruptible. Its forms last only a moment, ever changing shapes, being created and destroyed, and lasting moment to moment. It can know no peace, for change is its very essence. It cannot know immortality, for it is trapped in time. Those who align their souls with the worldly will find themselves much the same, forever in conflict, inhabited fleeting bodies, and always in pain and disruption.”
“Because they are opposites, as opposite as things can be. Spirit is that which is One, Eternal, Immaterial, Unchanging, Immutable. It is just the same now as it was before the world was as we know now, and as it shall be when all is renewed. It knows no time. And through it, Kylan - creatures - may achieve unity, bliss, and peace. But passions? Passions belong to the material. The worldly. It is many, temporary, ever changing, and corruptible. Its forms last only a moment, ever changing shapes, being created and destroyed, and lasting moment to moment. It can know no peace, for change is its very essence. It cannot know immortality, for it is trapped in time. Those who align their souls with the worldly will find themselves much the same, forever in conflict, inhabited fleeting bodies, and always in pain and disruption.”
>>142429
He nods.
"Our souls originate from spirit, yes? And without souls, we would not be truly alive?"
He nods.
"Our souls originate from spirit, yes? And without souls, we would not be truly alive?"
>>142431
He nods again.
"What would you associate passion with? What element, or aspect of this world is passion most like?"
He nods again.
"What would you associate passion with? What element, or aspect of this world is passion most like?"
>>142432
"The material. The world itself. It changes from moment to moment, it does not last, it brings conflict, and even if you sate it, it is back again."
"The material. The world itself. It changes from moment to moment, it does not last, it brings conflict, and even if you sate it, it is back again."
>>142435
He smiles, and nods once again.
"Passion is Fire, and Fire is change taken form. Fire is born, it grows old, and it will die. Just like life. It is immutable fact of life, in fact. Life is change."
He smiles, and nods once again.
"Passion is Fire, and Fire is change taken form. Fire is born, it grows old, and it will die. Just like life. It is immutable fact of life, in fact. Life is change."
>>142437
"So, passion is fire, fire is change, life is change, life comes from soul, and soul comes from spirit. Could it be correlated that passion and spirit are related?"
"So, passion is fire, fire is change, life is change, life comes from soul, and soul comes from spirit. Could it be correlated that passion and spirit are related?"
>>142438
"No no. Life and soul are not the same. Not much at all. The former is of the world. The later, in those noble parts, partakes in spirit."
"No no. Life and soul are not the same. Not much at all. The former is of the world. The later, in those noble parts, partakes in spirit."
>>142443
She presses her lips together, and her eyes look upwards into the vaulted ceiling
"Hmmm... no."
She presses her lips together, and her eyes look upwards into the vaulted ceiling
"Hmmm... no."
>>142444
Silver looks down and lets out a sigh.
"No, I...did not think you would. I am not as good at explaining myself or making arguments as anyone I have met, you included. What I believe, is that life is short and that it is not dishonorable seek out that which gives you pleasure and happiness in its duration, provided you do not interfere in other's search for happiness."
Silver looks down and lets out a sigh.
"No, I...did not think you would. I am not as good at explaining myself or making arguments as anyone I have met, you included. What I believe, is that life is short and that it is not dishonorable seek out that which gives you pleasure and happiness in its duration, provided you do not interfere in other's search for happiness."
>>142445
"But life's shortness is one of the reasons why the cycle should be escaped. To escape the cycle of misery."
She blinks, and there is a slight pause before she continues.
"Don't you know? Everything is connected. Everything you do. This is true of the material world just as surely as that of the physical. Everything you do affects somekyla... - somecreature else. If you farm a plot of land, then someone else is not farming it. If you sit home and do not work, then the baubles you did not make are not for sale to someone else. And in love above all other things, that affects two. Maybe more. So let it be done with a view to what is eternal, to your own tranquility, and to the wellbeing of others..."
She blinks again
"That is what the teachings long written down say. But we barely live by that in my country. And your country has never lived by those teachings. It has never had them..."
Now, she is silent, taking a long breath out
"But life's shortness is one of the reasons why the cycle should be escaped. To escape the cycle of misery."
She blinks, and there is a slight pause before she continues.
"Don't you know? Everything is connected. Everything you do. This is true of the material world just as surely as that of the physical. Everything you do affects somekyla... - somecreature else. If you farm a plot of land, then someone else is not farming it. If you sit home and do not work, then the baubles you did not make are not for sale to someone else. And in love above all other things, that affects two. Maybe more. So let it be done with a view to what is eternal, to your own tranquility, and to the wellbeing of others..."
She blinks again
"That is what the teachings long written down say. But we barely live by that in my country. And your country has never lived by those teachings. It has never had them..."
Now, she is silent, taking a long breath out
>>142447
"There is only one way to truly escape cycle. That is to die. No matter how close you may come to Spirit, you are still bound to your body in Material. Until then, I see no reason to live my life in misery and loneliness. I have already tried that, and in these past few days of having others around me I have been happier than I have been in years."
"There is only one way to truly escape cycle. That is to die. No matter how close you may come to Spirit, you are still bound to your body in Material. Until then, I see no reason to live my life in misery and loneliness. I have already tried that, and in these past few days of having others around me I have been happier than I have been in years."
>>142449
"No. Don't you see?"
In some strange sort of way she sounds almost afraid.
"Death is not an escape from life, any more than winter is the death of all life, or that the death of one king is the end of rule by a kingdom. It is another part of an infinite cycle of misery that repeats endlessly. The only end is the Quenching. The Cessation of Suffering. Becoming One with being, and the end of the cycle..."
She lays down on the bed, placing her forelegs in front of her
"But friendship is good."
"No. Don't you see?"
In some strange sort of way she sounds almost afraid.
"Death is not an escape from life, any more than winter is the death of all life, or that the death of one king is the end of rule by a kingdom. It is another part of an infinite cycle of misery that repeats endlessly. The only end is the Quenching. The Cessation of Suffering. Becoming One with being, and the end of the cycle..."
She lays down on the bed, placing her forelegs in front of her
"But friendship is good."
>>142450
He sighs.
"I do not mean to try to make you give up what you believe in, just to understand different position."
He sighs.
"I do not mean to try to make you give up what you believe in, just to understand different position."
>>142453
>>142454
Khoi moves her forelegs together so that they touch. Her hindlegs are pulled under her, pushing her highs as high as her backbone. Her long, griffin-like tail is pulled behind her, off the side of the bed.
"We used to be many in number. All of the kirin lands... all of the Kirin lands, across the Realm to the Khamare. Many of the deer, including their great conqueror. Even the pony invaders who came from across the sea adopted our wisdom. United. Now, we are fewer. The Deer rejected us long ago, our temples are smashed where they used to dominate the hills in the Realms, and now even half of the Kylan reject the old wisdom. We are now a few walled cities the merchants run along the coast. And here... I knew I would be alone. I should have expected it. I just didn't know how it would feel."
>>142454
Khoi moves her forelegs together so that they touch. Her hindlegs are pulled under her, pushing her highs as high as her backbone. Her long, griffin-like tail is pulled behind her, off the side of the bed.
"We used to be many in number. All of the kirin lands... all of the Kirin lands, across the Realm to the Khamare. Many of the deer, including their great conqueror. Even the pony invaders who came from across the sea adopted our wisdom. United. Now, we are fewer. The Deer rejected us long ago, our temples are smashed where they used to dominate the hills in the Realms, and now even half of the Kylan reject the old wisdom. We are now a few walled cities the merchants run along the coast. And here... I knew I would be alone. I should have expected it. I just didn't know how it would feel."
>>142463
He looks right at Khoi, right into her eyes.
"When you decided to come here, to Equestria, how long was it for?"
He looks right at Khoi, right into her eyes.
"When you decided to come here, to Equestria, how long was it for?"
>>142465
"I assume that means you mean to stay...I do not mean to suggest you should give up your old customs, but just as deer and ponies who came to your lands adopted your customs and culture, it may be good idea to at least learn about our own. You may reject everything about Equestrian culture, you may fully embrace it, or most likely you will find some to include in your own beliefs, but it would be way to avoid feeling alone in foreign land."
"I assume that means you mean to stay...I do not mean to suggest you should give up your old customs, but just as deer and ponies who came to your lands adopted your customs and culture, it may be good idea to at least learn about our own. You may reject everything about Equestrian culture, you may fully embrace it, or most likely you will find some to include in your own beliefs, but it would be way to avoid feeling alone in foreign land."
>>142466
"I was told Equestria was a land of Friendship and ponies. Where the civil war is over and the wages are higher. It's... It has not been that."
"I was told Equestria was a land of Friendship and ponies. Where the civil war is over and the wages are higher. It's... It has not been that."
>>142467
He shakes a hoof.
"Eh...admittedly it has still only been short time since you were freed from 33 Hoebuck."
He shakes a hoof.
"Eh...admittedly it has still only been short time since you were freed from 33 Hoebuck."
>>142469
Deciding to take a bit of a risk, Silver reaches out a forehoof, and places it on top of one of Khoi's.
"Do not doubt yourself. You are wonderful, smart kirin and Equestria is lucky to have you. Tartarus, I am lucky for having known you."
Deciding to take a bit of a risk, Silver reaches out a forehoof, and places it on top of one of Khoi's.
"Do not doubt yourself. You are wonderful, smart kirin and Equestria is lucky to have you. Tartarus, I am lucky for having known you."
>>142471
"Friendship is best thing anypony can find here in Equestria, but it means nothing without quality friends. Ponies, or in this case kirins, like you are what makes life worth living. You are honest, kind, and generous. You are hard worker and are very talented. You are beautiful both inside and outside. I am sorry that Equestria has not exactly put best hoof forward, but I hope that if you will let me, I can show you best of what we have to offer."
He holds her hoof with one forehoof, and uses the other to pet it.
"Friendship is best thing anypony can find here in Equestria, but it means nothing without quality friends. Ponies, or in this case kirins, like you are what makes life worth living. You are honest, kind, and generous. You are hard worker and are very talented. You are beautiful both inside and outside. I am sorry that Equestria has not exactly put best hoof forward, but I hope that if you will let me, I can show you best of what we have to offer."
He holds her hoof with one forehoof, and uses the other to pet it.
>>142472
She smiles, looking up at Silver with her magenta eyes
"Thank you..."
There is fur on the top side of the hoof just the same as a pony, but like all kirin she has two toes on her feet rather than just one.
"I... haven't exactly been fair to you. You've been very generous. I admire what you did back at that concrete building with those griffins. I am... impressed by your fighting. I don't agree with everything you have done, or everything you say. But you have been very good to me, to Jubilosa, and to those migrants who would have fallen prey to the Griffins. Thank you..."
She smiles, looking up at Silver with her magenta eyes
"Thank you..."
There is fur on the top side of the hoof just the same as a pony, but like all kirin she has two toes on her feet rather than just one.
"I... haven't exactly been fair to you. You've been very generous. I admire what you did back at that concrete building with those griffins. I am... impressed by your fighting. I don't agree with everything you have done, or everything you say. But you have been very good to me, to Jubilosa, and to those migrants who would have fallen prey to the Griffins. Thank you..."
>>142473
He beams a big smile at Khoi, the biggest and brightest so far.
"You are welcome, Khoi. And thank you."
He beams a big smile at Khoi, the biggest and brightest so far.
"You are welcome, Khoi. And thank you."
>>142475
"So...what now? Would you want to continue talking? Would you rather we went our separate ways for now? What?"
"So...what now? Would you want to continue talking? Would you rather we went our separate ways for now? What?"
>>142476
"I don't know." She looks away, and then back to him
"Were you serious about your... 'offer'?"
"I don't know." She looks away, and then back to him
"Were you serious about your... 'offer'?"
>>142479
"That is all I can ask of you."
He sits up in the bed, seemingly in good spirits.
"I suppose I will ask again to be sure: you did not have any questions about intimacy?"
"That is all I can ask of you."
He sits up in the bed, seemingly in good spirits.
"I suppose I will ask again to be sure: you did not have any questions about intimacy?"
>>142480
She looks away, then back to Silver, then away, and then back to Silver
After a pause, she asks
"What is it like?"
She looks away, then back to Silver, then away, and then back to Silver
After a pause, she asks
"What is it like?"
>>142481
He seems pleasantly surprised that she finally asked him something about the subject. He gladly answers.
"It depends on whether it is good or not, but when it is...it is like you and your partner become as one. Two hearts beat as one, two souls intertwined and inseparable. There is nothing better in this world than looking into eyes of your lover as you are deep in each other's embrace, and enjoying feeling of togetherness."
He seems pleasantly surprised that she finally asked him something about the subject. He gladly answers.
"It depends on whether it is good or not, but when it is...it is like you and your partner become as one. Two hearts beat as one, two souls intertwined and inseparable. There is nothing better in this world than looking into eyes of your lover as you are deep in each other's embrace, and enjoying feeling of togetherness."
>>142482
She smiles, though she is still blushing
"That's not quite how Jubilosa describes it. But I like your description."
She smiles, though she is still blushing
"That's not quite how Jubilosa describes it. But I like your description."
>>142484
Silver in turn raises an eyebrow with a mixture of curiosity and amusement.
"What, pray tell, did she describe it as?"
Silver in turn raises an eyebrow with a mixture of curiosity and amusement.
"What, pray tell, did she describe it as?"
>>142486
"Ahh, that sounds like Jubilosa. Anything else you are curious about, or want more detail on?"
"Ahh, that sounds like Jubilosa. Anything else you are curious about, or want more detail on?"
>>142488
"I will respect that. I am just happy you asked me question. Maybe soon, I will be able to answer more for you."
He stands up off the bed, stretching out and displaying his strong body, and nimble movements. Even under his significant floof, his physique is still very impressive, even for a unicorn.
"I will respect that. I am just happy you asked me question. Maybe soon, I will be able to answer more for you."
He stands up off the bed, stretching out and displaying his strong body, and nimble movements. Even under his significant floof, his physique is still very impressive, even for a unicorn.
>>142490
When he finishes, he gives Khoi a smile.
"Thank you for taking time to talk with me. I hope you have good day today!"
When he finishes, he gives Khoi a smile.
"Thank you for taking time to talk with me. I hope you have good day today!"
>>142495
"Alright, um, would you like a table on the patio?
It's quite comfortable with an outdoor fire."
"Alright, um, would you like a table on the patio?
It's quite comfortable with an outdoor fire."
>>142499
Amber shows them to one of Larkhaven's 2 remaining high tables, that is if she remembers correctly.
Amber shows them to one of Larkhaven's 2 remaining high tables, that is if she remembers correctly.
Doesn't he have 6 high tables in the restaurant? 4 should be occupied already.
>>142502
Three were occupied before Amber's shift, two were seated, one left, one seat was cannibalized by Amber for a group...
Yes. There is indeed one high table left inside
>>142502
Looking inside the room - the door is wide open - Silver can indeed see who he recognizes as Mala sleeping on the bed with a rear leg held strangely up, an old blanket over him, and his chest rising a surprising degree with each breath
Three were occupied before Amber's shift, two were seated, one left, one seat was cannibalized by Amber for a group...
Yes. There is indeed one high table left inside
>>142502
Looking inside the room - the door is wide open - Silver can indeed see who he recognizes as Mala sleeping on the bed with a rear leg held strangely up, an old blanket over him, and his chest rising a surprising degree with each breath
>>142508
He is in bed sleeping, lying on his side, with a leg up in the air. He is snoring, though not loudly enough to be a nuisance. There is some sand on his paws. His door is wide open, but the blinds on the windows are closed
>>142509
"Yes." Answers a stallion. It looks like two couples, or families, rather.
He is in bed sleeping, lying on his side, with a leg up in the air. He is snoring, though not loudly enough to be a nuisance. There is some sand on his paws. His door is wide open, but the blinds on the windows are closed
>>142509
"Yes." Answers a stallion. It looks like two couples, or families, rather.
>>142514
"Thank you, I think you'll be pleased," she says with a smile.
Now there are only two tables in the restaurant in different sections, a high table on the patio and the space at the bar…
"Thank you, I think you'll be pleased," she says with a smile.
Now there are only two tables in the restaurant in different sections, a high table on the patio and the space at the bar…
>>142518
Silver smiles, and quietly leaves the room. He decides to give him just a little bit more time to sleep while he goes to find Jubilosa.
Silver smiles, and quietly leaves the room. He decides to give him just a little bit more time to sleep while he goes to find Jubilosa.
>>142521
"We talked some, but only question she asked me was what sex is like. Nothing happened between us, if you were wondering."
"We talked some, but only question she asked me was what sex is like. Nothing happened between us, if you were wondering."
>>142530
Apparently business is slowing down now. Amber also happens to notice that none of the customers came alone but were part of a group.
Apparently business is slowing down now. Amber also happens to notice that none of the customers came alone but were part of a group.
>>142533
>seven
>three and five
Whichever it is, Amber gets the three a booth of Cream Pop's and the five a combo booth/table of De Sew's.
>seven
>three and five
Whichever it is, Amber gets the three a booth of Cream Pop's and the five a combo booth/table of De Sew's.
>>142533
Is takes only a short amount of time for him to get a mischevious grin on his face.
"Well, that is something I just can not abide by. Would you like to join me upstairs? I believe we can get one more use out of bedsheets before we wash them."
Is takes only a short amount of time for him to get a mischevious grin on his face.
"Well, that is something I just can not abide by. Would you like to join me upstairs? I believe we can get one more use out of bedsheets before we wash them."
>>142536
Chalk it up to Amber's tiredness. She suspects, however, that somewhere somepony must be having fun of some sort.
Chalk it up to Amber's tiredness. She suspects, however, that somewhere somepony must be having fun of some sort.
>>142538
Leading her back upstairs, he takes her to their bedroom, closing the door and laying her on the large bed currently in need of a washing. He stands over top of her as his Sword quickly drops out of his sheath. It rubs slightly against her soft, short fur before it hardens and slaps his undercarriage with a mesty whack.
The unicorn lowers his head, and kisses the griffon deeply. Everything seems to happen in fairly quick succession for Jubilosa.
Leading her back upstairs, he takes her to their bedroom, closing the door and laying her on the large bed currently in need of a washing. He stands over top of her as his Sword quickly drops out of his sheath. It rubs slightly against her soft, short fur before it hardens and slaps his undercarriage with a mesty whack.
The unicorn lowers his head, and kisses the griffon deeply. Everything seems to happen in fairly quick succession for Jubilosa.
>>141809
"In the mean time, I better find a box for Makade. It isn't good to sit out there in all of that wind."
Spark looks around the room for boxes.
"In the mean time, I better find a box for Makade. It isn't good to sit out there in all of that wind."
Spark looks around the room for boxes.
>>142625
Miskobag seems to respond back
"He gets restless quickly. Best to get him before he gets himself in trouble."
Miskobag seems to respond back
"He gets restless quickly. Best to get him before he gets himself in trouble."
>>142627
The hunt is on for a box. If there is none in this room, Spark rounds the corner into the hallway.
The hunt is on for a box. If there is none in this room, Spark rounds the corner into the hallway.
>>142631
Spark doesn't know what this box is in the closet or what this long metal thing in it is or does, but it'll probably fit a rifle
Spark doesn't know what this box is in the closet or what this long metal thing in it is or does, but it'll probably fit a rifle
>>142635
Spark can try to wait for moments when there are no ponies around. However, at some point going inside or out, Spark is guaranteed to be seen by somepony
Spark can try to wait for moments when there are no ponies around. However, at some point going inside or out, Spark is guaranteed to be seen by somepony
>>142646
Well, Spark is on the third floor.
Then again, the box is cardboard, so the only real danger is the wind and maybe a bit of bending.
The windows unlock and open
Well, Spark is on the third floor.
Then again, the box is cardboard, so the only real danger is the wind and maybe a bit of bending.
The windows unlock and open
>>142648
Spark has magic though to guide it to the ground. Spark attempts to get the box through the window.
Spark has magic though to guide it to the ground. Spark attempts to get the box through the window.
>>142651
Spark's magic doesn't extend far enough to reach all the way to the ground, but it does extend far enough to determine what side the box lands on, or the general area where the box shall land
Spark's magic doesn't extend far enough to reach all the way to the ground, but it does extend far enough to determine what side the box lands on, or the general area where the box shall land
>>142654
Hopefully a spot away from the wind. The metal thing might be able to help brace it against the gale.
Hopefully a spot away from the wind. The metal thing might be able to help brace it against the gale.
>>142655
An important thing to note: this is not the same side of the hospital as Spark was before.
The best spot away from the wind is right next to the building.
Spark can add the original metal contents (is it some kind of leg brace?), but that makes it much heavier and less resistant to falling three stories than empty cardboard
An important thing to note: this is not the same side of the hospital as Spark was before.
The best spot away from the wind is right next to the building.
Spark can add the original metal contents (is it some kind of leg brace?), but that makes it much heavier and less resistant to falling three stories than empty cardboard
>>142657
Spark adds the contents and has it fall next to the building. He tries to move it before letting go away from falling directly next to the other windows.
Spark adds the contents and has it fall next to the building. He tries to move it before letting go away from falling directly next to the other windows.
>>142661
Spark is able to have it fall down. There is a sound as one end hits the ground slightly before the other
Roll die
Spark is able to have it fall down. There is a sound as one end hits the ground slightly before the other
Roll die
>>142666
Spark rubs shoulders past a pony in a white coat as he goes downstairs, and outside.
Makade is not where Spark last left him
Spark rubs shoulders past a pony in a white coat as he goes downstairs, and outside.
Makade is not where Spark last left him
>>142670
Well... this is not going as planned. Spark picks up the box and metal thing and tries back where Makade was supposed to be. Is the coffin also gone?
Well... this is not going as planned. Spark picks up the box and metal thing and tries back where Makade was supposed to be. Is the coffin also gone?
>>142681
There are some larger buildings in each direction at the corner from the hospital, but Spark doesn't see any patrols besides the checkpoint he knows is behind him
There are some larger buildings in each direction at the corner from the hospital, but Spark doesn't see any patrols besides the checkpoint he knows is behind him
>>142684
Spark wonders what to do now. He stores the box inside the coffin and heads back to Miskobag.
Spark wonders what to do now. He stores the box inside the coffin and heads back to Miskobag.
>>142698
Waabishki has to be pulled to the side, as the doctor has arrived
"Hmmm? What is it?" She asks
Waabishki has to be pulled to the side, as the doctor has arrived
"Hmmm? What is it?" She asks
>>142738
"Uh, okay"
She winces, and looks back to the new doctor, who is shining a flashlight on Miskobag
"Uh, okay"
She winces, and looks back to the new doctor, who is shining a flashlight on Miskobag
>>142762
Spark taps the doctor on the shoulder.
"I don't suppose you know where the neighborhood the wolves live in is?"
Spark taps the doctor on the shoulder.
"I don't suppose you know where the neighborhood the wolves live in is?"
>>142763
Spark has to pull aside the doctor for this
"Well... I think they tended towards the west side? I can't say I really lived there."
Spark has to pull aside the doctor for this
"Well... I think they tended towards the west side? I can't say I really lived there."
>>142767
Spark heads down to the ground floor and start to make his way to the west part of the city.
Spark heads down to the ground floor and start to make his way to the west part of the city.
>>142771
It's back towards the river, and seems to have a number of brick buildings of indeterminate purpose, but this area clearly leans commercial
It's back towards the river, and seems to have a number of brick buildings of indeterminate purpose, but this area clearly leans commercial
>>142772
Hmm... Spark walk along and tries to figure out what kind of commercial buildings there are.
Hmm... Spark walk along and tries to figure out what kind of commercial buildings there are.
>>142773
Spark walks along. One seems to hold a pawn shop, another, a furniture store.
Then feels a pull on his back. Turning around, Spark sees Makade behind him and to his left
"Now you come out, pony?"
Spark walks along. One seems to hold a pawn shop, another, a furniture store.
Then feels a pull on his back. Turning around, Spark sees Makade behind him and to his left
"Now you come out, pony?"
>>142776
"Regardless, we ought to be getting back. I'm sure the others will feel more assured if you are with them."
"Regardless, we ought to be getting back. I'm sure the others will feel more assured if you are with them."
>>142777
"Fine" He says with some irritation
>>142540
Jubilosa lies on her back, head on the pillow and facing up at Silver. Her chest and its many ribs protrude upwards and away from her white belly. Her wings unfurl, until both lay across the bed and off the sides. Her eyes are very wide, and her mouth hangs open, allowing Silver to take advantage of the moment
Silver probably hasn't gotten used to Jubilosa's mouth, especially with that hook in her beak that gets in the way. But her smaller tongue meets his, and she closes her eyes as she wraps her forelegs around him, and throws her hind legs open.
"Fine" He says with some irritation
>>142540
Jubilosa lies on her back, head on the pillow and facing up at Silver. Her chest and its many ribs protrude upwards and away from her white belly. Her wings unfurl, until both lay across the bed and off the sides. Her eyes are very wide, and her mouth hangs open, allowing Silver to take advantage of the moment
Silver probably hasn't gotten used to Jubilosa's mouth, especially with that hook in her beak that gets in the way. But her smaller tongue meets his, and she closes her eyes as she wraps her forelegs around him, and throws her hind legs open.
>>142778
The unicorn breaks the deep kiss with a "Mwah," but stays in this close with his beloved griffon.
"I admit, I rather 'blue balled' myself last night and I can feel myself burning with desire for you. I want you, Jubilosa."
The unicorn breaks the deep kiss with a "Mwah," but stays in this close with his beloved griffon.
"I admit, I rather 'blue balled' myself last night and I can feel myself burning with desire for you. I want you, Jubilosa."
>>142779
Let me do some accounting before returning to Amber
>>142780
"Very well" he says, walking alongside Spark
"At least I am not forgotten about."
>>142781
One of Jubilosa's claws wraps around his neck, while the other one rests on his shoulder. Jubilosa presses her head upwards to try to kiss him. She tries to say something, but it's muffled coming from her beak which presses against Silver.
It sounds like "I want you too."
Let me do some accounting before returning to Amber
>>142780
"Very well" he says, walking alongside Spark
"At least I am not forgotten about."
>>142781
One of Jubilosa's claws wraps around his neck, while the other one rests on his shoulder. Jubilosa presses her head upwards to try to kiss him. She tries to say something, but it's muffled coming from her beak which presses against Silver.
It sounds like "I want you too."
>>142782
"Of course not. Why would I forget about you? That wouldn't be a good way to treat your new friend."
"Of course not. Why would I forget about you? That wouldn't be a good way to treat your new friend."
>>142782
Oh, if there ever was a way to turn the stallion on...Silver closes his eyes and dives eagerly back into the kiss. He softly moans into her mouth, and begins to grind his Sword against her nethers and lower abdomen slowly.
Oh, if there ever was a way to turn the stallion on...Silver closes his eyes and dives eagerly back into the kiss. He softly moans into her mouth, and begins to grind his Sword against her nethers and lower abdomen slowly.
>>142783
Makade turns his head to Spark, and pulls his lips down and back in an expression that neither bares teeth nor is recognizable as a smile
"Let us hear then what the doctor has to say." There is a pause, and then "I left it in high grass, on the side. I stood back near and alley and I watched you come out."
>>142784
Maybe she's ticklish as she pushes down, then up. Her pelvic bone is firm, but their quite a bit of give on the fur on her belly.
Makade turns his head to Spark, and pulls his lips down and back in an expression that neither bares teeth nor is recognizable as a smile
"Let us hear then what the doctor has to say." There is a pause, and then "I left it in high grass, on the side. I stood back near and alley and I watched you come out."
>>142784
Maybe she's ticklish as she pushes down, then up. Her pelvic bone is firm, but their quite a bit of give on the fur on her belly.
>>142785
He keeps the grinding going for a short while, making sure to get them both nice and excited. He mumbles something through the kiss that sounds somewhat like a "Ready?".
He keeps the grinding going for a short while, making sure to get them both nice and excited. He mumbles something through the kiss that sounds somewhat like a "Ready?".
>>142786
He tilts his head.
"No."
And then with a hint of adversity,
"I saw you come outside. Twice. But you ever held a box."
>>142787
Jubilosa narrows her eyes, then pulls back the edges of her beak in a malign smile.
"Yes. I'm ready as I've ever been. Ready, for you." She leans in for a kiss, but then immediately pulls away, her eyes widening.
"No! Wait."
She then leans over and possibly forces Silver to partly move over her as she leans towards the table.
"Just... Just a moment."
She leans over, and pulls out a glove, and then another, and takes a moment to put them on.
"There. Ready."
He tilts his head.
"No."
And then with a hint of adversity,
"I saw you come outside. Twice. But you ever held a box."
>>142787
Jubilosa narrows her eyes, then pulls back the edges of her beak in a malign smile.
"Yes. I'm ready as I've ever been. Ready, for you." She leans in for a kiss, but then immediately pulls away, her eyes widening.
"No! Wait."
She then leans over and possibly forces Silver to partly move over her as she leans towards the table.
"Just... Just a moment."
She leans over, and pulls out a glove, and then another, and takes a moment to put them on.
"There. Ready."
>>142788
"I had dropped one out a window. I put it next to the coffin. I went around looking for you, checked back inside and let the others know I was going out looking for you. I didn't see any changeling patrols, so I had guessed I would find you out here looking for the house we would like to visit."
"I had dropped one out a window. I put it next to the coffin. I went around looking for you, checked back inside and let the others know I was going out looking for you. I didn't see any changeling patrols, so I had guessed I would find you out here looking for the house we would like to visit."
>>142789
"No. I know how to appear inconspicuous and hide, so that is what I did. If you have a box, let's make use of it. It is never wise to separate yourself from your means of defending yourself for long. Especially in the middle of a city of ponies and doubles."
"No. I know how to appear inconspicuous and hide, so that is what I did. If you have a box, let's make use of it. It is never wise to separate yourself from your means of defending yourself for long. Especially in the middle of a city of ponies and doubles."
>>142790
"That's good. But I don't think hiding it necessary just yet. We are just civilians to everypony."
"That's good. But I don't think hiding it necessary just yet. We are just civilians to everypony."
>>142792
"You already have. You first had me around your village, then you traveled with me this far into less than friendly territory. I thank you for taking as many risks as you have."
"You already have. You first had me around your village, then you traveled with me this far into less than friendly territory. I thank you for taking as many risks as you have."
>>142793
He moves his ears down, and makes a squiggly expression with his lips
"Let us see what the doctors have to say about Miskobag."
He moves his ears down, and makes a squiggly expression with his lips
"Let us see what the doctors have to say about Miskobag."
>>142788
As soon as she's done putting on her protection, he goes in for the kiss she dropped. He steps backwards a little realigning his Sword to her warm opening. She can feel as the stiff tip presses against her awaiting nethers, slowly pressing harder and harder. It feels warm, very warm, though whether it actually is or if it's just her mind Jubilosa doesn't know.
As soon as she's done putting on her protection, he goes in for the kiss she dropped. He steps backwards a little realigning his Sword to her warm opening. She can feel as the stiff tip presses against her awaiting nethers, slowly pressing harder and harder. It feels warm, very warm, though whether it actually is or if it's just her mind Jubilosa doesn't know.
>>142795
Silver pulls back, and downwards, pressing into her. For a moment it may feel that he's "missed the mark," as the there is no easy entry. But silver can feel the lips part ever so slightly, and knows there must be some effort to get inside.
Jubilosa takes a short, quick breath in, then stops breathing
>>142797
They go back up into the room, and find the doctor, Waabishki, and the doctor from the hospital, all herded around Miskobag
Silver pulls back, and downwards, pressing into her. For a moment it may feel that he's "missed the mark," as the there is no easy entry. But silver can feel the lips part ever so slightly, and knows there must be some effort to get inside.
Jubilosa takes a short, quick breath in, then stops breathing
>>142797
They go back up into the room, and find the doctor, Waabishki, and the doctor from the hospital, all herded around Miskobag
>>142799
Waabishkia
"But is that bad?"
Hired doctor
"Well, it's certainly unusual."
Waabishki
"He, the Blackwood doctor, said that was a sign of 'cancer'."
The doctor
"I said it looked like cancer, but that I couldn't confirm anything without a biopsy."
Hired Doctor
"Well that's right. A biopsy is likely a good option."
Waabishki
"Well what is that?"
Hired Doctor:
"It's a small operation to remove a piece of flesh and examine it for abnormalities."
Waabishki
"An operation?"
Hired Doctor
"Yes, a small cut. It would take some hours at least to perform and to examine."
The talk continues
>>142800
She pulls her away, and her mouth and eyes open widely. She makes a gasping sound as she lies on the pillow
Silver feels the warmth and wetness, though somehow it's like merging wither. Like his body is a part of her
Waabishkia
"But is that bad?"
Hired doctor
"Well, it's certainly unusual."
Waabishki
"He, the Blackwood doctor, said that was a sign of 'cancer'."
The doctor
"I said it looked like cancer, but that I couldn't confirm anything without a biopsy."
Hired Doctor
"Well that's right. A biopsy is likely a good option."
Waabishki
"Well what is that?"
Hired Doctor:
"It's a small operation to remove a piece of flesh and examine it for abnormalities."
Waabishki
"An operation?"
Hired Doctor
"Yes, a small cut. It would take some hours at least to perform and to examine."
The talk continues
>>142800
She pulls her away, and her mouth and eyes open widely. She makes a gasping sound as she lies on the pillow
Silver feels the warmth and wetness, though somehow it's like merging wither. Like his body is a part of her
>>142803
"Yes. Keep up. Deeper."
>>142804
Waabishki
"Is it safe?"
Hired Doctor
"There are risks, but it is a standard operation"
Waabishki
"What is that supposed to mean?"
Miskobag actually interjects
"It'll be okay, Waabishki. Let them do their work. I trust them"
Hired Doctor
"A few hours. After that, we will know what we are facing here."
"Yes. Keep up. Deeper."
>>142804
Waabishki
"Is it safe?"
Hired Doctor
"There are risks, but it is a standard operation"
Waabishki
"What is that supposed to mean?"
Miskobag actually interjects
"It'll be okay, Waabishki. Let them do their work. I trust them"
Hired Doctor
"A few hours. After that, we will know what we are facing here."
>>142805
"Do not have to tell me twice."
He lowers himself over his lover, sliding deeper in her tunnel of love. She can feel the sheer girth of his Sword distend her lower abdomen. Looking down, she can even see the bulge where his flare is.
"Do not have to tell me twice."
He lowers himself over his lover, sliding deeper in her tunnel of love. She can feel the sheer girth of his Sword distend her lower abdomen. Looking down, she can even see the bulge where his flare is.
>>142806
Jubilosa breathes in deeply, and holds it in, her chest rising almost high enough to meet his. All the world remains still as Silver moves in.
Jubilosa breathes in deeply, and holds it in, her chest rising almost high enough to meet his. All the world remains still as Silver moves in.
>>142807
He goes as far deep as his medial ring, acting as a block to further progress. He rests there for a second before sliding back out with a vulgar shlorp leaving an empty void inside her birth canal before he thrusts back in. In and out Silver goes, starting off slow yet steady but speeding up as he progresses. His balls slap against her rump and the base of her tail meatiy with each thrust:
[i]Slap, Plapp, Splap, Pap[i]
He goes as far deep as his medial ring, acting as a block to further progress. He rests there for a second before sliding back out with a vulgar shlorp leaving an empty void inside her birth canal before he thrusts back in. In and out Silver goes, starting off slow yet steady but speeding up as he progresses. His balls slap against her rump and the base of her tail meatiy with each thrust:
[i]Slap, Plapp, Splap, Pap[i]
>>142808
She moves her forelegs down, and her head up, as if she's trying to look at the penetration with eyes focused far beyond the act. She moans slightly at each thrust into her.
Silver can feel a bit more liquid than he remembers, which helps as her walls resist Silver's entry
She moves her forelegs down, and her head up, as if she's trying to look at the penetration with eyes focused far beyond the act. She moans slightly at each thrust into her.
Silver can feel a bit more liquid than he remembers, which helps as her walls resist Silver's entry
>>142809
"Oh, Jubee...you feel amazing..."
Oh, she can see him penetrate just fine. He makes sure to keep his forehooves under him, lifting his upper body up so she can get a full view of the show. He slows his pumping down to a crawl before thrusting into her down to his medial ring. His Sword quivers as he presses his ring with some force against her entrance until it finally gives. He covers the remaining distance of her insides in a second, hilting deep enough inside of Jubilosa to hit her cervix.
"Nhgah!"
"Oh, Jubee...you feel amazing..."
Oh, she can see him penetrate just fine. He makes sure to keep his forehooves under him, lifting his upper body up so she can get a full view of the show. He slows his pumping down to a crawl before thrusting into her down to his medial ring. His Sword quivers as he presses his ring with some force against her entrance until it finally gives. He covers the remaining distance of her insides in a second, hilting deep enough inside of Jubilosa to hit her cervix.
"Nhgah!"
>>142810
Silver can see the medial ring presses up against her thin lips, which offer resistance before 'pop' they go in.
"Ah!"
Jubilosa sits up, staring at the display, and breathing heavily in and out.
In a way, it's almost like her body doesn't want Silver in there, with how it pushes and resists.
Silver can see the medial ring presses up against her thin lips, which offer resistance before 'pop' they go in.
"Ah!"
Jubilosa sits up, staring at the display, and breathing heavily in and out.
In a way, it's almost like her body doesn't want Silver in there, with how it pushes and resists.
>>142811
He stays there in the position despite the protests from his lover's body, breathing hard and looking lovingly down upon his dear Jubee.
"Is it just me, or are you loving this more than before?"
He stays there in the position despite the protests from his lover's body, breathing hard and looking lovingly down upon his dear Jubee.
"Is it just me, or are you loving this more than before?"
>>142813
He nods, and resumes. He pulls his Sword out until it's almost completely exited her love tunnel, then drives it back in until his tip kisses the doorway to her womb. Out and in, out and in, over and over, faster and faster as the symphony of their union and the bed underneath them plays out:
Shlick, Creak, Plap, Shlorp, Creek, Slapp
He nods, and resumes. He pulls his Sword out until it's almost completely exited her love tunnel, then drives it back in until his tip kisses the doorway to her womb. Out and in, out and in, over and over, faster and faster as the symphony of their union and the bed underneath them plays out:
Shlick, Creak, Plap, Shlorp, Creek, Slapp
>>142814
Longer, heavier breathing as she closes her beak closer together
"Ugph, Ugph, Ugph."
Every single thrust places a small strain on her, a strain that reflects in her grunts and groans.
"Keep. Ugph. Keep... Keep up."
Longer, heavier breathing as she closes her beak closer together
"Ugph, Ugph, Ugph."
Every single thrust places a small strain on her, a strain that reflects in her grunts and groans.
"Keep. Ugph. Keep... Keep up."
>>142815
He keeps going, but over time his thrust become shorter, needier. He starts breathing heavily, and panting for air. His Sword twitches more and more inside of her.
"I am getting close...are you ready Jubee? This may be big one..."
He keeps going, but over time his thrust become shorter, needier. He starts breathing heavily, and panting for air. His Sword twitches more and more inside of her.
"I am getting close...are you ready Jubee? This may be big one..."
>>142817
"Ugph, yeah, that's why you can- AHH!"
She throws her forelegs to the side, digs her claws into the bed sheets, and then throws her claws around, clawing at everything. Her claws end up behind Silver's neck, and slam his face into hers, trying to kiss him furiously. After a moment of her body twitching and pulling away, she throws her hind legs over his barrel - or tries to anyways, to lock his body to hers.
"Ugph, yeah, that's why you can- AHH!"
She throws her forelegs to the side, digs her claws into the bed sheets, and then throws her claws around, clawing at everything. Her claws end up behind Silver's neck, and slam his face into hers, trying to kiss him furiously. After a moment of her body twitching and pulling away, she throws her hind legs over his barrel - or tries to anyways, to lock his body to hers.
>>142818
He kisses back and moans into her mouth, thrusting as best as he can while in her leg lock. He holds out for a few more seconds as his legs shake and his balls clench, before hilting deep inside of her and pushing the walls of her cervix open just enough for the very tip of his Sword to poke through. His stallionhood twitches, quivers, and then...it practically explodes inside of her. As he moans out her name, rope after rope of white hot foal batter is show out and splatters against the other side of her womb. She is quickly filled up until she looks like she's been with child for some months.
He kisses back and moans into her mouth, thrusting as best as he can while in her leg lock. He holds out for a few more seconds as his legs shake and his balls clench, before hilting deep inside of her and pushing the walls of her cervix open just enough for the very tip of his Sword to poke through. His stallionhood twitches, quivers, and then...it practically explodes inside of her. As he moans out her name, rope after rope of white hot foal batter is show out and splatters against the other side of her womb. She is quickly filled up until she looks like she's been with child for some months.
>>142819
"Ow, ah!"
She loses all focus, and though she tries to kiss., she is quickly unable to keep her mouth open, or to focus her eyes on the pony on top of her.
"Ah, ah!" is all she can manage. She relaxes finally, and then falls down on the pillow
"Ow, ah!"
She loses all focus, and though she tries to kiss., she is quickly unable to keep her mouth open, or to focus her eyes on the pony on top of her.
"Ah, ah!" is all she can manage. She relaxes finally, and then falls down on the pillow
>>142820
"NGH!"
Oh, he's not quite done yet. His productive balls, still containing the baby gravy they made for use last night, push as much of the potent seed as they have to give. It's enough to push his Sword out of her birth canal, still filling her up as more space is created.
Once out, he drapes his stallionhood across her abdomen, where it pushes out a couple last, weaker ropes of cum to paint her chest and neck with his seed. Overall, the experience leaves Silver out of breath and exhausted. He pants as he looks upon Jubilosa in the afterglow.
"NGH!"
Oh, he's not quite done yet. His productive balls, still containing the baby gravy they made for use last night, push as much of the potent seed as they have to give. It's enough to push his Sword out of her birth canal, still filling her up as more space is created.
Once out, he drapes his stallionhood across her abdomen, where it pushes out a couple last, weaker ropes of cum to paint her chest and neck with his seed. Overall, the experience leaves Silver out of breath and exhausted. He pants as he looks upon Jubilosa in the afterglow.
>>142821
"Ah! Ah!"
She continues staring upwards towards the ceiling, past Silver, and past indeed, the wooden rafters and the vaulted ceiling. Her tongue leans to the left side of her open mouth, almost hanging out.
Her insides made an after to push down on Silver and pull in. But that's done now, and all they can do is leak fluid.
"Ah! Ah!"
She continues staring upwards towards the ceiling, past Silver, and past indeed, the wooden rafters and the vaulted ceiling. Her tongue leans to the left side of her open mouth, almost hanging out.
Her insides made an after to push down on Silver and pull in. But that's done now, and all they can do is leak fluid.
>>142822
Silver lays down on the bed next to his lovely griffon and holds her close. He doesn't mind getting messed as he cuddles her, and it's quite hard to avoid with as much of, well, Silver, he's covered his griffon with.
"Oh Goddesses, Jubee...thank you so much for that."
Silver lays down on the bed next to his lovely griffon and holds her close. He doesn't mind getting messed as he cuddles her, and it's quite hard to avoid with as much of, well, Silver, he's covered his griffon with.
"Oh Goddesses, Jubee...thank you so much for that."
>>142825
"Sure..." She says in an almost airy fashion. She then lifts her head, and shakes it violently from side to side.
"I'll just be sore for a few hours. That's all."
"Sure..." She says in an almost airy fashion. She then lifts her head, and shakes it violently from side to side.
"I'll just be sore for a few hours. That's all."
>>142827
Silver feels her feathers and fur press against him as he holds her. She smiles, and her eyes move towards him.
"Of course I did." She answers
Silver feels her feathers and fur press against him as he holds her. She smiles, and her eyes move towards him.
"Of course I did." She answers
>>142828
"You have no idea how happy I am to hear that, Jubee."
He nuzzles a part of his griffon that is not currently covered in the sticky results of their union. His Sword remains unsheathed in her presense.
"I loved that experience. I really filled you up with foal batter, this time around."
"You have no idea how happy I am to hear that, Jubee."
He nuzzles a part of his griffon that is not currently covered in the sticky results of their union. His Sword remains unsheathed in her presense.
"I loved that experience. I really filled you up with foal batter, this time around."
>>142830
"Oh, it is one term for it. Foal batter, baby gravy, seed...cum."
He rubs her rather pregnant-looking belly.
"Whatever it is, there is lot of it inside of you right now."
"Oh, it is one term for it. Foal batter, baby gravy, seed...cum."
He rubs her rather pregnant-looking belly.
"Whatever it is, there is lot of it inside of you right now."
>>142834
"Oh. Good idea!"
He smiles a bit awkardly.
"Do you mind if I ask you something? I suppose it is something I should have asked long ago, but...what is griffon fertile period like?"
"Oh. Good idea!"
He smiles a bit awkardly.
"Do you mind if I ask you something? I suppose it is something I should have asked long ago, but...what is griffon fertile period like?"
>>142841
"I don't think griffins and ponies can.. make hippogriffs, or whatever. I think we're safe. Besides, I don't think you were aggressive enough to make me ovulate."
"I don't think griffins and ponies can.. make hippogriffs, or whatever. I think we're safe. Besides, I don't think you were aggressive enough to make me ovulate."
>>142842
Silver raises an eyebrow at her.
"Not aggressive enough? I filled you with enough foal batter to make pony pregnant thrice over. It rivaled many of my biggest cumshots with my formal wife."
He smiles at his Jubee, and gives her a hug.
"Tells you effect you have on me, Jubee."
Silver raises an eyebrow at her.
"Not aggressive enough? I filled you with enough foal batter to make pony pregnant thrice over. It rivaled many of my biggest cumshots with my formal wife."
He smiles at his Jubee, and gives her a hug.
"Tells you effect you have on me, Jubee."
>>142843
"Heh." She closes her eyes during the hug.
"I mean... there's no barbs. It's all flat. I'm not sure it would give the right stimulation. But let's not worry about that."
"Heh." She closes her eyes during the hug.
"I mean... there's no barbs. It's all flat. I'm not sure it would give the right stimulation. But let's not worry about that."
>>142844
"Heh...I suppose that also explains why you were not worried about protection."
He plants a kiss on Jubilosa's cheek.
"I am curious, though. What are your thoughts on one day having foals...err, chicks?"
"Heh...I suppose that also explains why you were not worried about protection."
He plants a kiss on Jubilosa's cheek.
"I am curious, though. What are your thoughts on one day having foals...err, chicks?"
>>142845
She moves her head back, smiles awkwardly, and looks away.
"Well... I don't know. I figure that if I do, it'll probably be a little later. I don't think I need to worry about that now."
She moves her head back, smiles awkwardly, and looks away.
"Well... I don't know. I figure that if I do, it'll probably be a little later. I don't think I need to worry about that now."
>>142846
"I know, you said so earlier. I am fine with leaving that curiosity be."
He continues to rub her pregnant-looking belly.
"How does it feel, being filled like that?"
"I know, you said so earlier. I am fine with leaving that curiosity be."
He continues to rub her pregnant-looking belly.
"How does it feel, being filled like that?"
>>142848
He laughs.
"Definitely! Even after we clean these sheets, this bed will have been marked with our scent. Silver and Jubilosa."
He laughs.
"Definitely! Even after we clean these sheets, this bed will have been marked with our scent. Silver and Jubilosa."
>>142850
"For some, yes. I like good smells, myself, like sex."
He takes a good sniff of the air of the room, filled with the salty sweet aroma of their union, and lets out a "mmmmhm".
"For some, yes. I like good smells, myself, like sex."
He takes a good sniff of the air of the room, filled with the salty sweet aroma of their union, and lets out a "mmmmhm".
>>142854
He hugs back with his forelegs and holds his beloved close, despite how messy it makes him and despite how his still-unsheathed Sword gets in between the two.
He hugs back with his forelegs and holds his beloved close, despite how messy it makes him and despite how his still-unsheathed Sword gets in between the two.
>>142855
She moves away a bit on her lower end from any mess, but is still sure to hug Silver, placing the end of her right wing on him
She moves away a bit on her lower end from any mess, but is still sure to hug Silver, placing the end of her right wing on him
Amber considers herself lucky to not be responsible for the customers' messes. A nice job indeed.
Hope you all are having a nice day
Hope you all are having a nice day
>>142859
"... Yes"
She breaks out of the hug, rolls off of the bed, and goes into the master bathroom.
"... Yes"
She breaks out of the hug, rolls off of the bed, and goes into the master bathroom.
>>142874
He watches her as she goes so he can observe his hoofwork. He let's out a chuckle before getting up so he can gather the bedsheets for washing.
He watches her as she goes so he can observe his hoofwork. He let's out a chuckle before getting up so he can gather the bedsheets for washing.
hopes to continue soon
>>142878
Jubilosa leaves the shower to Silver.
The shower could use a bit more room and style. Silver also hasn't seen a washer and dryer anywhere in the house.
Jubilosa leaves the shower to Silver.
The shower could use a bit more room and style. Silver also hasn't seen a washer and dryer anywhere in the house.
>>142880
Is the house going to need some upgrades? It's going to need some upgrades. Oh well, it's shower time for Silver. He's got a lot of, well, Silver on him.
Is the house going to need some upgrades? It's going to need some upgrades. Oh well, it's shower time for Silver. He's got a lot of, well, Silver on him.
>>142881
At least the water works. Silver is able to wash what is needed off of him, and he has access to a variety of shampoos
At least the water works. Silver is able to wash what is needed off of him, and he has access to a variety of shampoos
>>142884
Ooo, that's a good one. Alright, after a shower and other bathroom duties, Silver looks throughout the lot on the off chance there's a washer/dryer hookup.
Ooo, that's a good one. Alright, after a shower and other bathroom duties, Silver looks throughout the lot on the off chance there's a washer/dryer hookup.
>>142885
Nothing on the second floor. Mala is still in his room, Jubilosa is in the master bedroom, and Khoi has retreated downstairs. There is no hookup downstairs, either
Nothing on the second floor. Mala is still in his room, Jubilosa is in the master bedroom, and Khoi has retreated downstairs. There is no hookup downstairs, either
>>142886
That may make it expensive to try to install them, then. Silver decides to check in with Khoi.
"Hey, you have not seen anything to wash laundry with around, have you? Washboard, bucket, that kind of thing?"
That may make it expensive to try to install them, then. Silver decides to check in with Khoi.
"Hey, you have not seen anything to wash laundry with around, have you? Washboard, bucket, that kind of thing?"
>>142891
"Thank you!"
He turns to leave, but before doing so looks back at Khoi.
"Hey, what would you think of you and I going out tomorrow? Kind of like date?"
"Thank you!"
He turns to leave, but before doing so looks back at Khoi.
"Hey, what would you think of you and I going out tomorrow? Kind of like date?"
>>142894
The doctor is blood red unicorn with a combed back mud brown mane wearing a wrinkled white lab coat and glasses that cover deep blue eyes with hex-shaped pupils, though the glasses appear to be more like safety goggles than focus lenses. His barrel is rather large, and indeed he is larger than either Spark or the Blackwood doctor.
>>142892
She moves her head back, and her eyes become wide
"Oh... uh... where?"
The doctor is blood red unicorn with a combed back mud brown mane wearing a wrinkled white lab coat and glasses that cover deep blue eyes with hex-shaped pupils, though the glasses appear to be more like safety goggles than focus lenses. His barrel is rather large, and indeed he is larger than either Spark or the Blackwood doctor.
>>142892
She moves her head back, and her eyes become wide
"Oh... uh... where?"
>>142896
"Uh, well, they are accepting him here. There's definitely a growth and some wasting. They will do a biopsy to examine him."
"Uh, well, they are accepting him here. There's definitely a growth and some wasting. They will do a biopsy to examine him."
>>142895
"I do not know exactly where, but I was thinking about taking you out for dinner and then maybe seeing what movies are all about."
"I do not know exactly where, but I was thinking about taking you out for dinner and then maybe seeing what movies are all about."
>>142904
"I..."
He looks over at the doctor, at Miskobag, and then at Wabishki. Then he leans in closer to Spark, and whispers in his ear.
"No. I don't."
"I..."
He looks over at the doctor, at Miskobag, and then at Wabishki. Then he leans in closer to Spark, and whispers in his ear.
"No. I don't."
>>142906
Looking away
"Well, I... I have some concerns."
Then looking back to Silver
"But I will give the thought a chance."
>>142907
"I think it's better to keep expectations low. You don't get mad when others do the best they can and it's not enough, you're not as sad when things go wrong. And if you're wrong, you'll be happy."
Looking away
"Well, I... I have some concerns."
Then looking back to Silver
"But I will give the thought a chance."
>>142907
"I think it's better to keep expectations low. You don't get mad when others do the best they can and it's not enough, you're not as sad when things go wrong. And if you're wrong, you'll be happy."
>>142909
"Be a doctor for a while, and you'll look at it that way too. You get surprised sometimes, yes, but surprises can go both ways. But you don't want patients and loved ones to have the wrong expectations."
"Be a doctor for a while, and you'll look at it that way too. You get surprised sometimes, yes, but surprises can go both ways. But you don't want patients and loved ones to have the wrong expectations."
>>142911
In this time, the doctor continues talking to the wolves. Miskobag lays down, eyes and ears focused on the doctor, while Makade stands. Wabishki's ears twitch as she sits down, her tail curled around her.
In this time, the doctor continues talking to the wolves. Miskobag lays down, eyes and ears focused on the doctor, while Makade stands. Wabishki's ears twitch as she sits down, her tail curled around her.
>>142913
Before Spark, the doctor explains that they will proceed to a biopsy shortly. The procedure will take some number of hours and no one who isn't a doctor will be allowed to be present for the procedure itself.
Waabishki's mouth hangs partly open in concern, while Miskobag and Makade listen.
After some time, the creatures are told it is time for them to leave Miskobag
Before Spark, the doctor explains that they will proceed to a biopsy shortly. The procedure will take some number of hours and no one who isn't a doctor will be allowed to be present for the procedure itself.
Waabishki's mouth hangs partly open in concern, while Miskobag and Makade listen.
After some time, the creatures are told it is time for them to leave Miskobag
>>142915
Makade walks out confidently carrying his postage. Waabishki walks out a bit more slowly, and with her tail down.
Makade walks out confidently carrying his postage. Waabishki walks out a bit more slowly, and with her tail down.
>>142919
"Out of towners, it seems... Well, my name is Hill Air. I will help as I can, but right now it's just a matter of waiting on a small surgery. Call back at the number on the phone book at 7 PM."
"Out of towners, it seems... Well, my name is Hill Air. I will help as I can, but right now it's just a matter of waiting on a small surgery. Call back at the number on the phone book at 7 PM."
>>142922
"Yeah. I hope you don't mind. It was empty and propped up over there next to the trash. My friend there had something to pack up to store, so he helped himself."
"Yeah. I hope you don't mind. It was empty and propped up over there next to the trash. My friend there had something to pack up to store, so he helped himself."
>>142927
"Well..." She pulls her lips back.
"We could wait here, right?"
The doctor adds,
"Even if we know what the illness is, they may want Miskobag to stay overnight."
Waabishki looks down, then up, and says
"Makade said he smuggled a letter out of Blackwood, from his parents who said they live in town. We could stay there, maybe?"
"Well..." She pulls her lips back.
"We could wait here, right?"
The doctor adds,
"Even if we know what the illness is, they may want Miskobag to stay overnight."
Waabishki looks down, then up, and says
"Makade said he smuggled a letter out of Blackwood, from his parents who said they live in town. We could stay there, maybe?"
>>142929
"Yes." She nods.
"That sounds right."
The doctor says:
"I would like to go visit my own family... But forgive me if I would not like everyone staying there."
"Yes." She nods.
"That sounds right."
The doctor says:
"I would like to go visit my own family... But forgive me if I would not like everyone staying there."
>>142932
"Glad to hear it. Do we know exactly where it is, or are we going to search the neighborhood?"
"Glad to hear it. Do we know exactly where it is, or are we going to search the neighborhood?"
>>142933
Waabishki:
"Makade knows where it is."
She looks over at Makade, who flops his ears, and winces
She continues,
"You know where it is, right? Didn't they say in the letter?"
Makade:
"Do we have to go?"
Waabishki:
"Well I think it would be best. They would be friendly, right?"
Makade respond
"Ugh, yes, most likely. Fine then, They moved into a location on Rainey street. 325 Rainey Street. I haven't been there."
The doctor:
"I knw vaguely where that is. At least, where Rainey Street is."
Waabishki:
"Makade knows where it is."
She looks over at Makade, who flops his ears, and winces
She continues,
"You know where it is, right? Didn't they say in the letter?"
Makade:
"Do we have to go?"
Waabishki:
"Well I think it would be best. They would be friendly, right?"
Makade respond
"Ugh, yes, most likely. Fine then, They moved into a location on Rainey street. 325 Rainey Street. I haven't been there."
The doctor:
"I knw vaguely where that is. At least, where Rainey Street is."
>>142934
"Alright. Remember we are avoiding being stopped and questioned, especially with a weapon on us."
"Alright. Remember we are avoiding being stopped and questioned, especially with a weapon on us."
>>142935
The Doctor:
"Yes. Yes, very much. The location is still fairly far away. Several miles, I mean. You could walk it if you wanted to. I don't know what Whinnyapolis looks like in the occupation, but I know the main roads. We can go down Hinnypin until it gets to Pine, or do a few twists down 15th and Saltberry. The former is a more mainline road, and the latter is through less commercial areas of town."
The Doctor:
"Yes. Yes, very much. The location is still fairly far away. Several miles, I mean. You could walk it if you wanted to. I don't know what Whinnyapolis looks like in the occupation, but I know the main roads. We can go down Hinnypin until it gets to Pine, or do a few twists down 15th and Saltberry. The former is a more mainline road, and the latter is through less commercial areas of town."
>>142939
"Well, the main roads will almost certainly have more Changeling gendarmes, and maybe even checkpoints. But it will have more ponies and... other creatures in general. The back way will likely have fewer of both."
"Well, the main roads will almost certainly have more Changeling gendarmes, and maybe even checkpoints. But it will have more ponies and... other creatures in general. The back way will likely have fewer of both."
>>142941
"Well, alright. We can go east to try to get there"
The ponies and wolves leave down stairs and outside, and the doctor directs them onto the road north.
Roll die
"Well, alright. We can go east to try to get there"
The ponies and wolves leave down stairs and outside, and the doctor directs them onto the road north.
Roll die
>>142943
They don't go particularly far before a police stallion walks by. he is marked as belonging to the WPD
[1d4 = 4]
They don't go particularly far before a police stallion walks by. he is marked as belonging to the WPD
[1d4 = 4]
>>142945
The wolves peel off to the side, while the doctor moves back and forth, as if confused about what to do.
The Police stallion slows down, looking over towards Spark and the doctor, clearly taking interest in the group. He's coffee brown, and wears a dark blue uniform.
The wolves peel off to the side, while the doctor moves back and forth, as if confused about what to do.
The Police stallion slows down, looking over towards Spark and the doctor, clearly taking interest in the group. He's coffee brown, and wears a dark blue uniform.
>>142947
"I don't think we have time for that" the doctor says
The Police Stallion walks up to Spark and the doctor.
"What are you up to tonight?"
"I don't think we have time for that" the doctor says
The Police Stallion walks up to Spark and the doctor.
"What are you up to tonight?"
>>142908
Silver stops his celebration midway through to give Khoi a concerned look.
"Mind sharing what those concerns are?"
Silver stops his celebration midway through to give Khoi a concerned look.
"Mind sharing what those concerns are?"
>>142949
"Well..." She looks down
"You are... you are... you are older than me. Then there is that you don't desire the noble path. I know most ponies would not but... the difference is there. And then there is Jubilosa. You are youxia. I admire that. But these problems... they are much to overcome."
"Well..." She looks down
"You are... you are... you are older than me. Then there is that you don't desire the noble path. I know most ponies would not but... the difference is there. And then there is Jubilosa. You are youxia. I admire that. But these problems... they are much to overcome."
>>142950
"Да, I see these problems, but they can be overcome. I may not be ideal kirin, but I can show you what ideal Silver looks like."
"Да, I see these problems, but they can be overcome. I may not be ideal kirin, but I can show you what ideal Silver looks like."
>>142952
He smiles back.
"You will see at least some of him on our date, tomorrow. You will not regret it."
He smiles back.
"You will see at least some of him on our date, tomorrow. You will not regret it."
>>142955
Silver goes down the stairs to the outside, and looks under the building. To the right of the center is a small enclosed room. It's left-most walls are supported on each corner by wooden beams that stand in the middle of the home, and seem to keep it up. It's walls generally, however, do not seem to bare weight, as they are composed of horizontal planks that if anything, seem thin and weaker than standard construction. This little room has one door on the left to enter, which has a simple lock on it. To the left of the room is a dirt section evidently intended to allow parking a cart, an automobile, or even a boat if desired.
Presumably, the refrigerator Silver bought is down here as well.
Silver goes down the stairs to the outside, and looks under the building. To the right of the center is a small enclosed room. It's left-most walls are supported on each corner by wooden beams that stand in the middle of the home, and seem to keep it up. It's walls generally, however, do not seem to bare weight, as they are composed of horizontal planks that if anything, seem thin and weaker than standard construction. This little room has one door on the left to enter, which has a simple lock on it. To the left of the room is a dirt section evidently intended to allow parking a cart, an automobile, or even a boat if desired.
Presumably, the refrigerator Silver bought is down here as well.
>>142957
>>142957
The standard house key works. It opens to a small room that has naked pipes coming from above and down, what looks like a water heater on the side, a floor that is mostly concrete but has a square of wood in one section, walls that are plain board though with what look almost like rungs in the middle, a little empty space mostly closer to the road, an outlet on one of the large support beams (the one nearer the ocean and the center of the house), and most importantly, a washer and a dryer.
>>142957
The standard house key works. It opens to a small room that has naked pipes coming from above and down, what looks like a water heater on the side, a floor that is mostly concrete but has a square of wood in one section, walls that are plain board though with what look almost like rungs in the middle, a little empty space mostly closer to the road, an outlet on one of the large support beams (the one nearer the ocean and the center of the house), and most importantly, a washer and a dryer.
>>142959
Excellent! Silver definitely goes back upstairs to look for laundry detergent, and to gather the bedsheets for laundry.
Excellent! Silver definitely goes back upstairs to look for laundry detergent, and to gather the bedsheets for laundry.
>>142960
The sheets are moved downstairs easily enough. There is one small container of detergent in the utility room, but none upstairs.
Khoi comments on this process
"I can wash it. If I can find out how to work the machines..."
The sheets are moved downstairs easily enough. There is one small container of detergent in the utility room, but none upstairs.
Khoi comments on this process
"I can wash it. If I can find out how to work the machines..."
>>142961
Silver actually blushes a little when Khoi suggests it.
"Eh...are you sure? There is quite lot of, well, me on these."
Silver actually blushes a little when Khoi suggests it.
"Eh...are you sure? There is quite lot of, well, me on these."
>>142963
Silver nods.
"It would be appreciated if you put them in dryer after they are done washing, though."
Silver nods.
"It would be appreciated if you put them in dryer after they are done washing, though."
>>142966
It's rather fortunate these things exist. It's simple enough to load the washer, add detergent, and wait
It's rather fortunate these things exist. It's simple enough to load the washer, add detergent, and wait
>>142968
Yes. No. Wait. Okay, so there's a button there. No, that one doesn't work. What about that button? No. You have to turn the knob first. Okay, now press the button. That seems to work. OH GOD, IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE! Wait. That's just how it works. Got it!
Yes. No. Wait. Okay, so there's a button there. No, that one doesn't work. What about that button? No. You have to turn the knob first. Okay, now press the button. That seems to work. OH GOD, IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE! Wait. That's just how it works. Got it!
>>142969
"Whew! Like magic. Clean those up really well, machine!"
He pats the top of the running machine, then returns upstairs to see how/what Jubilosa is doing.
"Whew! Like magic. Clean those up really well, machine!"
He pats the top of the running machine, then returns upstairs to see how/what Jubilosa is doing.
>>142971
Silver joins her, standing up on his hindlegs and drapping his forelegs over the rail.
"Well, sheets have been set to wash. How is your rump doing?"
Silver joins her, standing up on his hindlegs and drapping his forelegs over the rail.
"Well, sheets have been set to wash. How is your rump doing?"
>>142973
"As long as it is good, I suppose."
He rubs his head up against her.
"It was rather erotic watching you go to bathroom. Your butt looked like cream puff."
"As long as it is good, I suppose."
He rubs his head up against her.
"It was rather erotic watching you go to bathroom. Your butt looked like cream puff."
>>142948
"The doctor and I, as witnesses, are helping these two wolves here take their documentation for the passing of their father back home. They are far too upset to handle any legal work at the moment."
"The doctor and I, as witnesses, are helping these two wolves here take their documentation for the passing of their father back home. They are far too upset to handle any legal work at the moment."
>>142976
"Just a couple more miles from here. A long walk for such a day, but that's life."
[1d20+3 = 12]
"Just a couple more miles from here. A long walk for such a day, but that's life."
[1d20+3 = 12]
>>142976
He giggles with her. Once it's passed, he looks up into her eyes.
"Anyways, why I am here: would you like to go on date later today?"
He giggles with her. Once it's passed, he looks up into her eyes.
"Anyways, why I am here: would you like to go on date later today?"
>>142985
"For two?" One of them says in that strange, high pitched voice Diamond Dogs are known for. He's taller than Amber by a pretty massive margin and has a wide chin and rather long lips. The diamond dog with him is clearly a female, and has a longer muzzle and thinner head.
"No. More will come" he answers
>>142986
"A Spa?" She asks, her smile now indicating pleasure
>>142984
Both wolves come forward, closer to Spark. The doctor has an awkward smile, while Makade keeps his beloved box close
Doctor:
"that was unsettling"
"For two?" One of them says in that strange, high pitched voice Diamond Dogs are known for. He's taller than Amber by a pretty massive margin and has a wide chin and rather long lips. The diamond dog with him is clearly a female, and has a longer muzzle and thinner head.
"No. More will come" he answers
>>142986
"A Spa?" She asks, her smile now indicating pleasure
>>142984
Both wolves come forward, closer to Spark. The doctor has an awkward smile, while Makade keeps his beloved box close
Doctor:
"that was unsettling"
>>142988
He nods.
"I can find nice, upscale spa for us that has couple sessions. We can go through all of their offerings together."
He nods.
"I can find nice, upscale spa for us that has couple sessions. We can go through all of their offerings together."
>>142989
The diamond dogs take a seat, taking notice that they are fairly near another table of diamond dogs
A mare, a younger mare, and a zebra colt(?) enter
>>142990
"Hmmm...." She looks up
"I've never experienced that."
>>142991
"Well, that's a Changeling requirement. They change the times sometimes. But yeah..."
The diamond dogs take a seat, taking notice that they are fairly near another table of diamond dogs
A mare, a younger mare, and a zebra colt(?) enter
>>142990
"Hmmm...." She looks up
"I've never experienced that."
>>142991
"Well, that's a Changeling requirement. They change the times sometimes. But yeah..."
>>142992
"Me neither, but I can not think of better way to experience it for first time than with you."
"Me neither, but I can not think of better way to experience it for first time than with you."
>>142992
Spark continues down the road. What all is there to see? Is the city starting to decay with the ponies under lockdown, or are they forced to upkeep?
Spark continues down the road. What all is there to see? Is the city starting to decay with the ponies under lockdown, or are they forced to upkeep?
>>142997
This is a little hard to tell. The road Spark went down is not a commercial avenue with shops along the side, but rather a curving road where in most areas the land on the left is higher than on the right. There are occasionally apartment buildings, warehouses, and less often shops, although these tend to have parking for carts. Most buildings are brick, no more than three stories, and almost everything except the road surface has at least some cover of snow. There is some smoke from chimneys and more than one cart passes by, not stopping or looking back. No buildings seen thus far have obvious signs of being hit by artillery.
This is a little hard to tell. The road Spark went down is not a commercial avenue with shops along the side, but rather a curving road where in most areas the land on the left is higher than on the right. There are occasionally apartment buildings, warehouses, and less often shops, although these tend to have parking for carts. Most buildings are brick, no more than three stories, and almost everything except the road surface has at least some cover of snow. There is some smoke from chimneys and more than one cart passes by, not stopping or looking back. No buildings seen thus far have obvious signs of being hit by artillery.
wonders when will play next