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>>142280>>142278"Well... alright." The mare says
"But only because I've been craving goulash."
Okay, I have to sleep now
>>142283"Yes, I know. We all know." The mare says as she is seated
>>142275"I suppose such material thoughs are not considered virtuous in Ngua Nam?"
>>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."
>>142286"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.
>>142289Regardless, 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."
>>142291He nods, then looks around the room.
"Would you like more furnishings for your room? Or some things with which to decorate it?"
>>142293He chuckles.
"Well, I suppose that would be up to you. It is your room, after all."
>>142294"I've never had my own room before..." She says
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?
>>142309>Mostly As in 90% entertaining. I like it, alright.
>>142309Alright, nice to hear from you and I wish you the best!
>>142311Thanks. I thought it would be good to inform you, guys.
>>142312What more do you want? I wrote my reasons.
Like, no offence taken or anything, but what are do you mean?I can elaborate but I don't know what you're asking. >>142306The 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."
>>142315Well, 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.
>>142316Well, 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
>>142317Yeah. 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.
I wonder when our next session will be.
>>142314>>142333She looks around
"I don't know... or how long I will be staying here." She answers
>>142307One of De Sew's tables (actually a combo-booth) leaves
>>142345"You could still bring whatever you get with you if you ever decide to move."
>>142346"I guess that's true." She says. "But I don't have anything now, nor the money to buy it."
>>142347He smiles.
"I can help you with that problem."
>>142348Sitting up, and with her forelegs down and hind legs aside, she looks over to Silver.
"You've helped enough already."
>>142349He maintains his smile.
"Does not mean I can not help more."
>>142350"How... how so?" She asks
>>142351"I do not mind giving help to nice people. Doubly so for as nice as you are, Khoi."
>>142352She pulls her lips back in a smile, tilts her head down, and pulls it back.
"I don't know if I need
help."
>>142353He tilts his head in response.
"What would you need, then?"
>>142354"Well... the ability to make it on my own."
>>142355He nods.
"That is why you sought job with Black Cauldron, yes?"
>>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."
>>142358This causes a much wider and bigger smile with a full set of teeth.
"Really? Like they say about Equestrians?"
>>142359Although he doesn't show his teeth, he does smile at her contageous display of joy.
"Like they say about Equestrians."
>>142360"So.... how do I make friends here? In foreign land."
>>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."
>>142362"Friendship candidates?" She asks, tilting her head to the side
>>142363He smiles a bit wider, and nods.
"Jubilosa, Mala...even me, if you would be willing to give me chance as your friend."
>>142365Silver looks like he'd do a little dance if he wasn't laying down.
"Great! Oh, on same topic: any more questions for me?"
>>142366"Uh... I don't know... I haven't lived in a foreign land before."
>>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."
>>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."
>>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."
>>142370She looks over at Silver with wide eyes
"So you are of noble blood?" She asks
>>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."
>>142372She 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."
>>142374She nods
"How did you have a family, while living a life as a travelling fighter?"
>>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."
>>142376"Did you..... abandon fighting?"
>>142377He 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."
>>142378"Still that's... it must have been hard. To both fight and have family."
>>142379He 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."
>>142380She nods
"And you will continue as a fighter?" She asks
>>142381He 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."
>>142382"But.... Equestria is a land of peace. Who do you even fight?"
>>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."
>>142384She nods, and for the moment, is out of questions.
>>142385"You asked about my openness to talk about sex at breakfast table?"
>>142386She blinks, with something of a stunned expression
"Yes..."
>>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.
>>142388She wraps her tail around herself, and folds both ears back while presenting that toothy smile.
>>142390"Oh, just..." She does not finish her sentence
>>142391He 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."
>>142392She doesn't say anything, but maintains that awkward grin
>>142393The 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."
>>142396"Well, it's... not breakfast conversation in Ngua Nam." She sats
>>142397He bows his head to her.
"I am sorry. Does that mean you still do not want to talk about it, yet?"
>>142398"I will discuss it with my husband." She answers
>>142399"Hmm...alright. What would you think of me as your husband? How would I size up?"
>>142400She blinks
Only slowly, does she start to blush (or seems to. Kirin are rather fluffy on the parts not covered in scales)
>>142401He 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."
>>142404She blushes, and holds up her right foreleg across her face
"You are... charming." She lowers her foreleg
"But what about Jubilosa?"
>>142405He 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."
I have to sleep now, unfortunately
>>142407"But... you two..." She does not complete the sentence
>>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."
>>142415Her 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."
>>142416"If it was one, universal truth, then why would it be in dispute all across world?"
>>142417Almost forcefully,
"Because Spirit is not always in control. Often, matter is, and the passions with it."
>>142418Silver 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."
>>142420"I am aware." She says. "And it can be bad in other areas as well."
>>142421"Does that mean we should give it up entirely?"