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Occupied Equestria - Vale of Tears
Anonymous
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No.141000
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Continuing
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Anonymous
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No.141978
141979
>>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?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141979
141980
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.141980
141981
>>141979
"So I've heard. What in Tartarus is going on over there?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141981
141982
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.141982
141983
>>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?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141983
141984
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.141984
141985
>>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?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141985
141986
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.141986
141987
>>141985
"How extensive was the infiltration?" He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141987
141988
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.141988
141989
>>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."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141989
141990
>>141988
Sir, Yes Sir. We will get on it immediately."
Anonymous
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No.141990
141991
>>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."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141991
141992
>>141990
"Absolutely Sir. These ponies deserve such distinction. Even those that did not make it..."
Anonymous
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No.141992
141993
>>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."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141993
141994
>>141992
"Yes Sir, thank you Sir! Here is to more victories to come!"
Anonymous
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No.141994
141995
>>141993
"May there be many more to come. Hallelujah and praise Celestia. And the other ones. Anything further, Sergeant Sword?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141995
141996
>>141994
"I think that settles everything, Sir. I will not hold you up any further."
Anonymous
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No.141996
141997
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141997
141998
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.141998
141999
>>141997
"That's what we do, Sergeant." Primrose answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141999
142000
>>141998
Silver nods firmly.

"Then let us get started."

He turns around, and heads out into the cold night.
Anonymous
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No.142000
142001
Spoilered
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142001
142002
>>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.
Anonymous
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No.142002
142003
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142003
142004
>>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.
Anonymous
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No.142004
142005
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142005
142006
>>142004
Silver lays his head back down and spoons the sleeping griffon, wanting to enjoy the bodily warmth just a little longer.
Anonymous
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No.142006
142007
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142007
142008
>>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?"
Anonymous
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No.142008
142009
>>142007
She smiles, moving her neck about, then pulling her neck in on Silver

"That tickles! Yes, fairly well. Good morning, Silver."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142009
142010
>>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.
Anonymous
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No.142010
142011
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142011
142012
>>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?"
Anonymous
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No.142012
142013
>>142011
"Uh.... yes?" She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142013
142014
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.142014
142015
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142015
142016
>>142014
Silver lets out a small chuckle, and once again nuzzles into her neck feathers.

"Looks like someone is silly one in this relationship."
Anonymous
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No.142016
142017
>>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."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142017
142018
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.142018
142019
>>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."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142019
142020
>>142018
Silver could almost curl up underneath that warm, feathery blanket. As a matter of fact, he does.

"Thank you..."
Anonymous
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No.142020
142021
>>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
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142021
142022
>>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?"
Anonymous
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No.142022
142023
>>142021
"Sure!" She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142023
142024
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.142024
142025
>>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?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142025
142026
>>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.
Anonymous
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No.142026
142027
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142027
142028
>>142026
"other liquids"

Silver decides it's time to see what they have on hoof to cook with.
Anonymous
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No.142028
142029
>>142027
Frozen fish, a bunch of weird Kirin food stuffs like rice and lemon grass, and way too much alligator meet.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142029
142030
>>142028
I don't suppose there's much in the way of seasonings, is there?
Anonymous
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No.142030
142031
>>142029
If anything, seasonings are more abundant, with items like garlic, oregano, pepper, curry, and weird Zebrican spices
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142031
142032
>>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.
Anonymous
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No.142032
142033
>>142031
There's no batter if that is desired. The stove is usable for frying, if electric is acceptable.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142033
142034
>>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 "The Floof" Sword
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No.142034
142035
>>142033
Lemongrass may also help the meal.
Anonymous
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No.142035
142036
>>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 "The Floof" Sword
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No.142036
142037
>>142035
Silver talks to Jubilosa while they do this.

"Did you have any interesting dreams last night?"
Anonymous
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No.142037
142038
>>142036
“I think I dreamed of flying a pail with chicks over rolling hills.” She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142038
142039
>>142037
He chuckles and smiles at the description, an image flashing across his mind.

"Like story of storks delivering foals to parents."
Anonymous
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No.142039
142040
>>142038
"Heh. Not quite. The chicks were those I knew in primary school, and the pail a milk pail. It was a farming area."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142040
142041
>>142039
"Huh. Are you pinning for home?"
Anonymous
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No.142041
142042
>>142040
She is silent for a moment. Then she answers
“Maybe”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142042
142043
>>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.
Anonymous
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No.142043
142044
>>142042
She smiles, and is hugged by the big, fluffy pony.

"I left years ago anyways." she says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142044
142045
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.142045
142046
>>142044
She looks down to the left, while sitting.

"Have you thought of going back?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142046
142047
>>142045
"Sometimes...but it would be painful to do so, seeing how it has changed underneath Soviet leadership."
Anonymous
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No.142047
142048
>>142046
“And what has changed so terribly?” She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142048
142049
>>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..."
Anonymous
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No.142049
142050
>>142048
"You mean, around the workers, and not around the boyars and clergy?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142050
142051
>>142049
"Well, yes, but I do not know how many of them still remain."
Anonymous
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No.142051
142052
>>142050
"How many of the old order remain?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142052
142053
>>142051
"I do not know. Doubtless few remain. They were not exactly friends of Revolution."
Anonymous
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No.142053
142054
>>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.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142054
142055
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.142055
142056
>>142054
"Republicans on the same side as Monarchists?" She shakes her head. "I suppose in ponylands, anything is possible."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142056
142057
>>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.
Anonymous
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No.142057
142058
>>142056
"But what threat did the Reds pose? Rule by majority, and not by those whose parents had land?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142058
142059
>>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."
Anonymous
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No.142059
142060
>>142058
She shrugs
"Not everycreatre can be so fortunate as we were, to have our institutions and liberty."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142060
142061
>>142059
"I suppose so. I am glad it worked for your own nation and people, but for mine..."
Anonymous
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No.142061
142062
>>142060
She has a kind of awkward smile,
"You can return some time I am sure."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142062
142063
>>142061
"Perhaps..."

Silver turns to the fish, deciding to change the subject

"How do they prepare fish in Sicameon?"
Anonymous
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No.142063
142064
>>142062
"Uh... usually cut into fillets. Some times breaded. I don't really know since I didn't really prepare it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142064
142065
>>142063
"I am just curious. This fish looks like it's coming along nicely."
Anonymous
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No.142065
142066
>>142064
"Oh nice!" She says

Silently, Khoi Lua enters the room, holding a porcelain cup
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142066
142067
>>142065
Silver looks at the silent Khoi, and smiles.

"Good morning, Khoi. How are you?"
Anonymous
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No.142067
142068
>>142066
"Okay." She says simply, sitting at the table, with the cup in front of her, and with a blank expression on her face
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142068
142069
>>142067
Silver gives Jubilosa a confused look.
Anonymous
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No.142069
142070
>>142068
Jubilosa shrugs
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142070
142071
>>142069
Silver looks back at Khoi.

"O...kay. Is everything alright?"
Anonymous
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No.142071
142072
>>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.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142072
142073
>>142071
"...uh...are you sure? You are acting little weird."
Anonymous
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No.142073
142074
>>142072
“How so?” She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142074
142075
>>142073
"You seem to be rather...emotionless, if you do not mind me saying."
Anonymous
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No.142075
142076
>>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."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142076
142077
>>142075
Silver turns to Jubilosa again, this time very confused.
Anonymous
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No.142077
142078
>>142076
"Kirin"
Is all Jubilosa has to say
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142078
142079
>>142077
Silver has a think about this for a second, before deciding on something.

"So...is this part of kirin religious practices?"
Anonymous
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No.142079
142080
>>142078
Khoi:
"Tea in the morning? No."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142080
142081
>>142079
"Well, no, I mean your current state. I am just curious as I have not seen it before."
Anonymous
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No.142081
142082
>>142080
She blinks
"What do you mean?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142082
142084
>>142081
"Like how you are currently acting different from how you do normally. It is just something noteworthy."
Amber Sunset
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No.142083
142085
Hello!
Anonymous
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No.142084
142086
>>142082
"I'm not as heavy of a sleeper as you two think I am." She says, and takes another sip.
Anonymous
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No.142085
142088
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>>142083
Hello!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142086
142089
>>142084
"Ohhhhhhhhhh. Why did you not say so? Jubilosa is making coffee, perhaps cup would do you well?"
Amber Sunset
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No.142088
142089 142092
>>142085
I left off a while ago, so what happens next?
Anonymous
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No.142089
142090
>>142086
"I don't drink coffee." She takes another, long sip, and then inspects the evidently empty cup

"But I will take some." She says

>>142088
Amber gets inundated with waves of Friday customers. Let me get the chart again
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142090
142091
>>142089
Silver smiles.

"You got it."

Silver continues to cook the fish to completion for Jubilosa, and dish it out for her.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142091
142093
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
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142092
142094 142114
>>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
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142093
142095
>>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.
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142094
>>142092
Give me an hour, I have some minor business to attend to.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142095
142096
>>142093
Easy enough to boil water and put rice in it.

Khoi and Jubilosa take the coffee
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142096
142097
>>142095
It won't be much, but it's filling.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142097
142098
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142098
142099
>>142097
Silver smiles at Khoi as she approaches.

"How would you normally prepare your rice?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142099
142100
>>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."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142100
142101
>>142099
"Well, we do have lemongrass. Does that sound good?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142101
142102
>>142100
She nods
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142102
142103
>>142101
Silver adds lemongrass to the rice, and increases the amount he's cooking to account for the extra mouth.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142103
142104
>>142102
Khoi returns and sits up, while Jubilosa eats more fish
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142104
142105
>>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?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142105
142106
>>142104
"It's good" Jubilosa says, with fish in her mouth.

Khoi sits down, and slowly lifts the bowl to eat from it directly
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142106
142107
>>142105
Although he was originally going to use a fork, he stops midway through after looking at Khoi, and decides to follow her lead.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142107
142108
>>142106
Khoi looks over, and gives a small smile, before nibbling at the rice
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142108
142109
>>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?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142109
142110
>>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
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142110
142111
>>142109
Silver uses his magic to try to pick up the rice that spills.

"Hey, I worked hard on that rice!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142111
142112
>>142110
This is relatively easy for the most part, as it has spilled on the table
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142112
142113
>>142111
"Phew...alright. So, any questions?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142113
142115
>>142112
She blinks, but is otherwise silent
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142114
142116
>>142092
Amber says, "Welcome!" and directs them to one of Cream Pop's booths.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142115
142116
>>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.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142116
142121
>>142114
Amber could be forgiven if she thinks the "Yippee!" of the young colt, who throws both forehooves into the air, is out of excitement of being placed in a booth.

A new couple comes up. Middle aged or older.

>>142115
She places her head on the table, and covers her eyes with her hooves
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142117
142118
What a cute foal… she thinks to herself.

This couple is given a high table under Larkhaven within the restaurant.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142118
142119
>>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
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142119
142120
>>142118
This might be a party with more ponies coming later, I'd better make sure.
"Hello! Are you expecting anypony else?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142120
142122
>>142119
A colt answers
"There's this colt who says he's coming. But I don't really think he's coming."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142121
142123
>>142116
He tilts his head at her.

"What is wrong?"
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142122
142123
>>142120
"Alright, there's a nice view in the front here."
She gives them a combo booth/table under De Sew.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142123
142124 142128
>>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
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142124
142125
>>142123
Can Amber see where they were sitting originally?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142125
142126
>>142124
It looks to have been Melon Mangrove's section
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142126
142127
>>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.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142127
142130
>>142126
Four more. A mare, a stallion and two foals. No wait. That's a foal in her mane. Three foals, five in total.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142128
142129
>>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."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142129
142131
>>142128
"Ponies are very different." Khoi remarks
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142130
>>142127
What's a good place for a family…I know!
She takes them to another booth under Cream Pop.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142131
142132
>>142129
"Maybe not as different as you think. Ponies and kirins both require sex to be born, after all."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142132
142133 142135
>>142131
A couple stallions walk in

>>142131
"Is this... normal conversation? At breakfast? With relative strangers? When there is a third person, a female, present?"
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142133
142134 142136
>>142132
"Um, good evening, sirs. Would you like a table or would you to sit at our bar?"
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142134
>>142133
like to*
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142135
142136
>>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."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142136
142137 142138
>>142133
One stallion is about to say something but then the second says:

"Bar."

A group of perhaps seven arrives, looks like four adults and three children of various ages

>>142135
She still doesn't seem to want to look at anyone
"Could it be more... private?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142137
142139 142141
>>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."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142138
142139
>>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?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142139
142140 142141
>>142138
"Yes" a mare answers

>>142137
"Three?" she says

Jubilosa takes a sip of her coffee
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142140
142142
>>142139
"Unless Jubilosa did not want to help provide input, or if you would feel better just two of us."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142141
142142
>>142139
"You can put together a couple of tables in the front…here, I'll help you." She takes them to a couple of Melon's tables.

>>142137
Giggity
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142142
142143 142144
>>142140
Jubilosa scoots over a little closer, and pets Khoi. Khoi is silent

>>142141
They seven are seated together, with tables placed together.

Two more ponies leave
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142143
142145
>>142142
Where did those ponies come from?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142144
142145
>>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?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142145
142146 142147
>>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."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142146
142148
>>142145
Amber isn't sure how she should speak to them. I wonder if it would be okay to put them in the patio…
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142147
142148
>>142145
"Hmm...interesting set of requirements, but alright, I can abide by those, if you can forgive 'married couple' restriction."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142148
142149 142150
>>142147
"Okay..." She says, almost defeated

>>142146
Clock's a ticking
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142149
142151
>>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."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142150
142151 142152
>>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.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142151
142154
>>142149
"Okay..."

She places her hooves down, and looks down

>>142150
[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142152
142153
>>142150
They take the tables, although they seem not to understand - at first - the necessity of the tables being brought together
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142153
142155
>>142152
Amber is glad that's over, though she hopes they don't cause any trouble.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142154
142155
>>142151
Silver finishes his rice rather quickly, and smiles at Khoi.

"Ah, filling...okay, ready?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142155
142156 142158
>>142153
With Diamond Dogs, you never know

Two enter. Stallions

>>142154
She smiles weakly and awkwardly back at Silver. She does however, actually turn so that her left eye, at least, is facing towards Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142156
142157
>>142155
Silver gets up, takes any empty dishes to the kitchen sink, then goes upstairs to Khoi's room with Khoi in tow.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142157
142162
>>142156
May be a little hard to tow Khoi
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142158
142159
>>142155
Amber asks the two, as with the other pair, whether they would prefer a table or to be seated at the bar.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142159
142160
>>142158
"Table" one says affirmatively. The other looks at him, before saying "A table is good. Table."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142160
142161
>>142159
Okay, they get a high table.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142161
142168
>>142160
The two take a seat, and two ponies leave. These belong to Mustard Trim's lonely occupied table outside
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142162
142163
>>142157
Silver looks back to Khoi, still smiling.

"Do you want to come?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142163
142164
>>142162
She looks around, and then follows Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142164
142165
>>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."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142165
142166
>>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..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142166
142167
>>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?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142167
142169
>>142166
She moves a little further away, her legs moving under her as she lays

"That it is for reproduction." She says
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142168
142170
>>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.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142169
142170
>>142167
Silver nods.

"What else?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142170
142171 142172
>>142168
Another four ponies enter. Also a family

>>142169
"And that lust is among the deviations from tranquility of mind." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142171
142173
>>142170
"Erm...well, I suppose that is from religious beliefs. What else?"
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142172
142173
>>142170
"Here is a table for you all. Enjoy your meal!" she says, as she gives them one of De Sew's combo tables.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142173
142174 142175
>>142171
"Well... It is a part of the union between male and female. Partnership and marriage."

>>142172
Three more, wearing relatively formal clothes, and all above young adulthood age.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142174
142176
>>142173
Silver smiles.

"That is one part of sex, yes. What else?"
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142175
142176 142177
>>142173
"Good evening! Would you be interested in a patio table tonight?" she asks, trying to be as polite as possible.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142176
142177 142179
>>142174
"And so, it should be exclusive to partnership. For reproduction. With as little perturbation of the mind as possible. It should not be treated lightly, or sought outside of partnership."

>>142175
[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142177
142178
>>142175
>>142176
"No." Answers a pony.
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142178
142180
>>142177
"Oh, um, no problem." She gives them one of De Sew's regular tables.