/vx/ - Videogames and Paranormal

>>144898
"Oh, you're our guest. Don't worry about it." She says, waving towards Spark

>>144746
"Wiped out? Not even figuratively. The worry is always whether they would be the only ones wiped out."

>>144899
“Well... you would like to be able to invite Madake back again I assume. You will need some more supplies if you want to have him and his friends over again, correct?”

>>144901
"Oh, it's alright. We just... won't necessarily have coffee. Or real tea. But there is some nice ersatz tea they make now."

>>144902
“But offering less than real tea and having no coffee simply won’t do. After all, a good host has plenty to offer the guests. It won’t be but a short trip to get some more for you.”

>>144903
"Well... You're not from West Equestria, are you? You see, all of the tea and coffee plantations in Equestria are on the other side of the line, and the Changelings aren't willing to sell much to buy luxuries, at least for most of the pony population. So... well, there isn't really more tea at the store." She smiles awkwardly.

>>144904
“I might have a way to get some over the line. New Mareland is interested in trade with Madake’s village. I’m sure a few coffee rations can make their way over here once that opens up. In the mean time, I will double check the stores. I’m quite certain you are overlooking some.”

>>144905
"Oh, you don't need to do that." She says, smiling

>>144906
“I don’t need to, but I want to. Looking for a little coffee will help me get more familiar with the layout of the city and maybe meet some locals.”

>>144907
"Well, I don't know if you really want to be seen moving about the city much. During the day it's fine, but at night... Well, you can't move about without good reason."

>>144908
“It can wait until the morning I suppose.”

>>144909
"Are you looking to stay the night?" She asks

>>144910
“I don’t want to overstay my welcome. I can find another place to rest and be back with some tea and coffee in the morning.”

>>144911
Yes

>>144747
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCsMKypvmB0

"Not so fast." The Zebra repositions himself to physically block off Amber before she enters the building.

"Nocreature enters without first being searched for weapons or explosives. Now, you are looking for someone invloved with... 'Hoebuck,' was it?"

There are some other obstructions, like a steel railing, that corral those who enter, and makes it difficult to enter without inspection.

>>144913
"Oh no, it's hardly an issue at all. Although... I'm not sure how many beds we have. Still, we can prepare something for all of you, if you like."

>>144914
“I would feel safer sleeping in a place like this.”

>>144915
"Great! Make yourself at home. We'll prepare sleeping arrangements after dinner."

>>144914
She nods nervously. "Y-yes. Actually, I going to turn in some evidence that...that I found nearby." The mare slowly pulls back her cloak with her teeth to show a revolver of sorts. "Thsmm ss ull ah goat ohn muh," she says, her mouth muffled.

>>144917
The Stallion's eyes grow wide, and he rapidly moves back, his hooves momentarily slipping on the tile floor. He moves back far enough to come to a wooden desk.

"SHE'S GOT A GUN!"

He yells, before himself producing a revolver, which slips from his mouth in the first instance.

Inside, a pony dives to the floor, while another tries to scurry away, slipping on the tile and falling down.

"PUT DOWN YA GUN MISS!"

The two green uniformed ponies from outside rush in, both of whom brandish wood and steel rifles, pointing them at Amber, though the second stallion quickly turns around, to look behind them and outside. A third green uniformed stallion rushes in from inside, also carrying a rifle and pointing it towards Amber.

>>144918
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The mare falls on the floor holding her hooves on her head. "Wait, wait! I brought it here because I want to give it to you!" She looks in panic at the ponies with guns barging in.

>>144919
One of the stallions in green starts talking:
"Get it! Get the gun! Who ya fightin' for? Glimma'?"

The zebra stallion uses a hoof to slide the gun closer towards himself

"A turn in?" He asks Amber

>>144920
"I'm-I'm not fighting, I'm...yes, I want to...turn in.... She looks to be shaking half to death from fright.

>>144921
There is a pause, and perfect silence for an extended period of time. Measured out, it's probably seven seconds, but when there are four different guns pointed at you, it surely feels like longer

"Uh, sorry miss." One of the stallions smiles awkwardly, tips his hat, and leaves the entryway, going back outside, followed by the other stallion, and the third green uniformed stallion, until only the Zebra stallion and a few others inside remain. The Zebra puts down his revolver on the cart. He picks up and examines the revolver Amber brought it.

"You can never be too cautious. You can get up now. Where did you say you found this?"

>>144922
She looks around anxiously and, without that magical feeling of being mugged, slowly pulls herself up. She seems unsure of how to respond; lost, even. "Um, I, um," she mumbles, blinking confusedly.

>>144923
Looking around, she can see no trace of the green-uniformed ponies who pointed rifles at her moments ago. Perhaps not no trace, as the silhouttes of two of them can be seen outside, standing as there were before. Still, it is enough almost to cast doubt on whether the vent happened at all. Likewise, inside, the pink mare who slipped and fell on the floor is nowhere to be seen, and the storm-cloud grey Pegasus who jumped, now staring at Amber, is the only pony there besides the zebra.

The Zebra stallion repeats
"Where did you say you found this?"

>>144924
She stares. "It was...near the Hoebuck tenement, um...in an alley. I, uh..." she rubs the back of her head with a hoof. "...I saw something shiny by a dumpster."

>>144925
He moves in a bit closer, his big, black muzzle nearing her face. He turns his head, and raises an eyebrow in skepticism.

>>144926
"I knew it had to be related to that case, so I brought it here. Maybe I can explain this better to a detective." She smiles nervously.

>>144927
"Hoebuck." He says to himself, pulling away

"Black Veil, do you know who heads the Hoebuck investigation? Is that that cultist case?"

The dark grey stallion moves in closer
"Yes sir. The... the 'New' government is claiming jurisdiction."

The Zebra stallion raises an eyebrow and looks over to him
"Oh they are? What does the chief say about that?"

"Same as the mayor. Don't budge an inch."

"Who is in charge though?"

"I think... Big Malt? It'll be assigned a special group I am sure."

"Well, let's collect all evidence we can."

Then the Zebra looks back to Amber
"Well, we really need to get it to somecreature working on the case. Especially one of the assigned detectives or the original police officer."

>>144928
She nods. "I really am sorry, officer, for coming at a very strange hour, but I thought this was important, and I wasn't comfortable holding onto a gun that might've hurt somepony.
I doubt any detective would be up at this time...."

>>144929
"Well, let's go see."

He speaks to the grey pegasus,
"Take my place for a few minutes."

He looks back to her, and offers the gun back
"You may be called as a witness in a future trial. Follow me."

>>144930
Her ears fold back when she hears 'trial,' but otherwise she only replies, "Okay." Hopeful but with her heart racing, she follows him.

>>144914
"That would be extremely kind of you."

>>144941
The creatures continue eating. The Doctor tries to make conversation, and Petal starts telling stories of the neighbors, followed by Ply Press telling stories of when he would hike through the woods.

Makade cautiously continues eating, while Waabishki finishes everything quickly. Petal volunteers to cook more.

>>144942
Spark continues to listen until the meal is over.

>>144943
Petal tells of her growing roses for competition in the State Fair back in the day, and how she made it to third prize in the entire region. She also tells of a couple neighbors, including of a mechanic's colt who went off to the War, and wondering if he is still prisoner.

Ply Press makes another mention of Mild Mirth, and also talks about going campaign on a series of hills. he mentions a close encounter with a... bear? Let's hope it was a bear, anyways. Didn't really sound like one, but damn was it big and furry and scary. Kind of hard to tell at night. He also mentions practicing marksmanship with Makade.

>>144944
Spark makes a note of both a prisoner and a bear like thing.

>>144945
Petal hastily goes upstairs, and the remainder make their way back to the living room. Waabishki, once again, looks anxious.

>>144948
"Did you enjoy the meal Waabishki?"

>>144949
She looking out, as if to the distance. It takes her a moment to turn her head to Spark.

"Huh? Oh. Yes. I was rather impressed ponies could make it that way."

>>144951
“That’s good. Though I don’t suppose you are lost in thought about the flavor.”

>>144952
"Well..." She looks down, and momentarily her ears come down.

"Not really..."

>>144953
Hello!

>>144954
“Do you want to talk about it?”

>>144955
"It's the same as before." She says

>>144956
Perhaps. I'd prefer to make Amber's actions here in as long of chunks as possible

>>144931
The Stallion goes slightly ahead of Amber, looking back

"Keep that where I can see it."

Note that it is actually Amber who has possession of the revolver.

The two go upwards, and upwards, until they enter through a door into another hallway with a bank of tables and desks, a hallway branching off to the right with closed doors, and a hallway straight ahead with doors with glass windows.

"Okay, now let's find a relevant detective. Let me see who's here..."

>>144958
Amber keeps attentive and looks to either side of the hallway, trying to see if there are any names on nameplates or if there are any ponies observable through the windows. Meanwhile her ears are focused on the stallion ahead, trying to catch any names.