Welcome back to the newest thread of Occupied Equestria
In Northern Equestria on the Changeling side, Spark has given refuge to a mare claiming to be stalked by a Changeling drone.
In the southeast, in Baltimare, Amber tries to slip past police in her infiltration of the Police Headquarters. Iron prepares for his next fight against griffin gangsters. Silver enjoys downtime, and Midnight checks out a local church.
>>148215"Now, get some sleep. We have big day tomorrow."
>>148216He tilts his head
“Sleep? When do I have to be up?”
>>148217"I do not know exactly. Perhaps around 7 or 8?"
>>148218“In the morning?” He asks with a hint of surprise
>>148220"Oh... Is it just going to be like that tomorrow, or every day?"
>>148221"Tomorrow. Is something wrong?"
>>148222"That's... a bit early..."
>>148224scrunchWe could probably have Iron wake up, now or soon
>>148225I think I'll wait until Silver finally declares he's asleep for good just in case.
>>148223Now it's Silver's turn to tilt his head.
>>148227"Uh... Okay. I'll try to be up by eight" He says
>>148228He smiles.
"It is okay if you are not, it is just good idea to get early start. Goodnight Mala!"
>>148229"Um, goodnight" He says to Silver
>>148241The truck travels at a leisurely pace across the roads past townhouses abs single family homes, and past shops and a rail yard. The roadway seems to have been salted, and while segments of the roadway sometimes have a covering of snow from the previous night, everywhere treaded by tires is clear and asphalt black. The Doctor recognizes the roadway and leads the truck along the correct roadways. The truck passes through no checkpoint, and Changelings are seen (in uniform) only once: a pair of undisguised, uniformed soldiers standing at an intersection outside of a drug store. They pay no attention to the vehicle, and let them pass.
The truck comes to the location, a two story stone facade building with apartments accessed by an open air hall and staircase between two segments. One of those is, presumably, Wellspring’s apartment.
>>148244Spark hops out and looks in the truck bed.
"Well, that turned out better than I thought."
>>148245Makade:
“It’s not over yet.”
Wellspring pokes her head up, looking at Spark, and then at the partner complex. She raises her hoof and points to an apartment in the rear of the building on the left side from behind, and the right from the front, on the second floor. Behind the building is an area of grass and presumed porches enclosed by a fence about 25 feet from the building. There is a dumpster on the side.
>>148246"I don't suppose we can just walk in?"
>>148230Silver retreets to his bedroom, where Jubilosa presumably already is.
>>148250Makade
"I don't think we're getting in any other way"
Ply Press drives the truck around the building, and parks by another building a block or so over. After looking around, Makade, and then Wellspring both get out.
>>148253Silver leaves Mala, and goes into the bedroom. Jubilosa isn't there immediately, but she shortly enters the bedroom from the master bathroom, leaving the light on and collapsing on the bed.
>>148260Walk a block down the road, turn towards the building, and then up the open flight of stairs onto a concrete walkway, and the door is on the right.
The door is closed and unlocked, though perhaps the lock is broken.
>>148259Silver gets a chuckle out of that, uses his magic to turn the bathroom light out, and lays down next to his griffon.
"Tired? Too tired for my gift to you?"
>>148262He may need to walk closer to the bathroom to turn the light out.
She holds her head up as she lays down.
"Huh?"
>>148263Silver goes to get the box with the lacey silk lingerie he bought for her.
>>148264This briefly puts a smile on her face
>>148266"It's lovely Silver." She answers
>>148267He cuddles up to his griffon.
"Just want to sleep, I guess?"
>>148268From the first view into the apartment it looks messy. Sofa cushions lay on the floor, a rug is moved to the side. But looking in further, Spark can see it's far from simple messiness. The shade of the lamp next to the sofa is undone. Dirt is scattered on the floor next to a "Juliet" balcony and a nearby flower pot, with a lone plant. In the attached kitchen, cabinet doors are open, and pots and pans lie on the ground. Wellspring squeezes her way in, past Spark and Makade, and roams around in the room, looking uncomfortable, and then into another attached room.
>>148269"Do you really want me?" She asks
>>148270Silver looks at his griffin girlfriend, and gives her a very determined nod.
>>148270Spark follows.
"Are you sure your things are still here?"
>>148271"Are you sure?" She asks
>>148272Spark follows into what seems to be a bedroom. Clothing lays on the floor, and a mattress has been knocked off the bedframe.
"I'm... not sure" she says, looking through a dresser at the open drawers
>>148273He nods again.
"I want you more than anyone, Jubee. My beautiful dove. My love."
>>148273"What are we looking for?"
>>148274"Okay..." She moves herself closer to him on the bed
>>148275"It's uh... I should probably get some of my clothing together. We're leaving town, right?"
>>148276"We can, but I am sure you wanted to gather more than clothes which we can pick up just about anywhere else."
>>148276He cuddles his griffon.
"I am sorry if earlier made you uncomfortable. I wanted us to have unique experience together. I expected you and Sweet Dreams to do...well, something. I thought it was bit, well, progressive."
>>148277"Well... Let me look around."
She continues peering around
[1d20 = 4]Makade moves closer to Spark, and says to him
"Someone should keep watch outside. I only see one way out."
>>148278"What... what do you mean?"
>>148279Spark nods.
"I think it would be best if you watch. I still need to help Wellspring look around."
>>148279"You know, progressive, modern."
>>148280Makade gives a sharp nod, and moves away
Wellspring looks under clothing
"No... I think I got this..." She says
>>148281"What was progressive?" She asks
Also
Griffin is cuddled
>>148282"You know, what we did at spa."
>>148283"What you did at the spa?"
>>148284"No... It might be gone."
>>148285"Alright. Now you have to tell us what it is in order to find it again."
>>148286"It was a book. I don't think I'm getting that back. Just... I need to look for something else."
She walks past Spark, and leaves the bedroom
>>148286"I see..." She says, with little emotion
>>148289"Eh.... She takes the table that lays on its side next to the sofa, stands it up, and then with her hooves pushes it several feet along the bedroom. She stands up on it, presses her hooves up on a tile, and tries to reach into some cavity in the ceiling
[1d20 = 20]>>148290"Yes?"
>>148291>>148289"There we go"
She pulls out an item which appears to be a locket, and gets down off the table
>>148293Jubilosa is silent, but vulnerable to hugging
>>148294Thus, the griffon is hugged.
>>148291>>148292"You sure are being secretive for a locket."
>>148296"It's uh, it's a family heirloom. From my mother. heh." She has a wide, toothy smile
"That's all, besides some clothes, and some money, maybe."
>>148295Indeed.
Griffin is hugged
>>148294Alright so i don't have alot of battery power rn, but i want to get back into playing,even if for a little while.
>>148298Yay!
The last thing Dark Star did was to learn his mistake in letting an agent of S.M.I.L.E. slip away. But surely there is much he can do
>>148297With his beautiful griffon in his embrace, Silver can slowly drift off to sleep.
>>148297“Alright. But if there is anything that we should know, you ought to tell us so we won’t have to find it out he hard way.”
>>148300And so it is. Jubilosa is certainly ready to go to sleep, and she seems reassured by Silver's touch.
>>148301"Let's avoid the Changelings, and the one drone especially. Okay?"
A rug is curled up by the wall, while a chair has been pulled away from the wall.
>>148299Dark Star Shakes off what ever that has been effecting him,Blinking and shaking his head a few times.
I'm Gonna Be Real with you, i forgot what S.M.I.L.E Was. i Forgot what he was doing as well
>>148303Dark Star finds himself in the Blackhooves Headquarters, in the lobby area by the main desk
Basically, he went to Seabreeze to talk about the mission at Hoebuck. Seabreeze told him that they believe that Undertoe was an officer of the Equestrian Special Monster Interdiction and Law Enforcement branch
>>148304Dark Star Feeling Strange walks over to a water fountain.
Have i already talked to sea breeze?
>>148302“I don’t plan on seeing them again. So if you have everything, we can start getting ready to head out of town.”
>>148305Yes. Or at least, he has sat down to talk with him at least onceDark Star has to go a bit down the right hallway to find a water fountain, but at least one exists.
>>148306"Sure."
She goes back into the room, and comes out with a bag
>>148307Is there one close to his minotaur fren?He Heads down the hallway and drink a Lot of Water at the fountain.
I Have no idea what to do. what was i going to do? Did i tell you what my next plan was?
>>148302Silver holds her tight, nuzzling into the soft feathers in her neck, making little soft, caring nickers and burs like a feral horse, as he drifts off to sleep with his feathery cuddle buddy.
>>148309The Minotaur tends to be by the front entrance insideAt least the water is free
Dark Star does not have a plan yet, but there are things he can doUh... what sorts of things do you want to do?>>148310D'awww. It is so
>>148311What was His Fren's name?He walks over to The Aforementioned Minotaur fren.
Are there any Political events occurring?
>>148312Filipe the Minotaur sees Dark Star as he approaches
I mean, there's sort of an ongoing low-grade civil war. Aside from that, there is distrust between the Blackhooves and the SDP, and the Blackhooves and the Changeling Empire, that could heat up
>>148313"Hey,Good To See you. How you doing tonight?"
Low Grade civil war?
>>148314The Minotaur speaks to Dark Star:
"Hello Dark Star. It's nice and warm inside, even if it can be boring."
Insurgency against the Blackhooves, mostly from ELF and Leftist groups
>>148315"I Hear that. How's everything in your life going?"
He gives him a friendly smile
Ah ok. Are there any rallies going on?
>>148316"Still far away from home and living alone. But I have a little apartment now and wine, so that's better than it is for many."
Very possibly, but if so, they are for the left or other opposition
>>148317"Well I Don't Know how it is to be as far away from home as you are,But im here to Lend a hoof if you need any help,Or Need somepony to listen to you."
Sounds Good Probably Gonna head to one of those.
>>148318"Thank you. You're from the area?"
Dark Star can definitely do some resistance hunting on his own
>>148319"Yep Born and raised right here in baltimare. It hasnt always been easy but... You gotta Keep your head up and keep going,you know?"
Nice. Socdems,Gommies Anarchists?
>>148320"Yeah, I definitely understood that from when I was young. My father wasn't always nice, especially when the whole farm fell on hard times in the drought of '97... But I've followed opportunity as it's come."
Yes. Yes Indeed
>>148321"You were a farmer as well then? I Can Relate to that. I Was Born on one and helped my family till the land.My dad was a stern but fair pony."
Dark Stars Face Turns a little sour
"I Can relate to The Hard times as well, The Farm is no longer in my Family's Possession."
>>148322"I'm not even sure about mine. Our farm was among those in the area that converted to grape farming some generations ago when the market with the continent became popular. What made us special was that we didn't sell, but kept our land. It didn't get bought out by the larger land owners. We had a nice little profit, selling the grapes to others who would make wine. And then the market fell. That would have been survivable, but the drought... I had six siblings in total. Seven children who needed food, and money for schooling. I dropped out of school... and we couldn't live off grapes. My father... he snapped, I think. Some time that year. From the stress. I stayed on a few more years, but I left. The grapes recovered, but my father didn't."
>>148323Dark Star Gives him a knowing look And pats him on the back
"Our Farm was Seized by the Social Democrats about, 10 years ago now,maybe a little longer...i've lost track of time over the years. They then Hoofed it over To some....Striped individuals."
He Frowns
"And on top of that...I'm the Last remaining Member of my family."
>>148324Felipe has a look of concern at the loss of Dark Star's farm, but his ears go down at hearing of the fall of the family
"You're the last of your family?"
>>148325Dark Star Looks at the Ground
"Yea,The Ponies in my line Don't Generally get to see old age... at least not for the last 2 anyway. Mom was murdered by a Griffon She Died Saving me from the Psychopathic monster.Before they took the farm. and my Brother....I hold out hope he's still out there somewhere....But it's unlikely.From what i have heard he died in a Heroic Last stand saving his komeraden From Seeing their last day. He's a Hero and ...I"
His ears fall flat
I Forgot how His dad died also my pc is about to die.
>>148326Felipe reaches out, and places his hand (it's an awkward appendage indeed) on Dark Star's shoulder
"It sounds like they died in glory, like the heroes of the old epics. Do not feel too bad for them, as most do not get the privilege to die for who they love."
Come back when you can
>>148327"Thank you my friend. But I Feel like it should have been me.. My Brother was Always the better of the 2 of us."
5%
>>148328"All of his goodness came out at once. Perhaps it will take you a little longer, but don't stop trying. You will get there."
Also there's Dark Star's sister
>>148329Dark Star Smiles at him
"You are a Good Friend Felipe. Maybe you're right."
Right But i didnt think he was aware of her yet.Dark Star hoofs him some of that whiskey from his pack
"Here. i always lean on the old liquid Pain reliever in difficult times."
>>148330He would know that she was dying though, so add her to the list of dead relativesFelipe looks down at the bottle
"And what is this?" he asks, with playful inquisitiveness
>>148331Ok well assume he mentioned his sister3%"A Gift"
He smiles
"It's some very Good stuff. i got it during our last mission. Its very Strong. I Think you'll like it."
>>148332He opens the top, raises it up, and takes a single swig, wincing a bit
"Ah! Strong, indeed. A bit more bite than wine or brandy. Thank you." He says, smiling to Dark Star
>>148333Checked
"I Have to get on my way,It was nice talking with you. i heard about a rally going on. gonna stop by and see whats going on."
He pats him on the back
>>148334Short fur and thick hide along his back. Felipe lifts up the bottle and says ""Thank you friend. And good luck."
>>148335"No Thanks needed my friend. thank you for your well wishes"
Dark star Walks out the door
"See you soon, we should get drinks later."
He Heads to the SocDem rally
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>>148336Felipe gives a sharp nod, and says
"That we should" as Dark Star walks away
>SocDemThat'll be a
special kind of event. Dark Star can also look for Social Progressives, if he's bored with foreign policy and economic issues
>>148338Oh no. We'll get to what Dark Star finds tomorrow, when you have a charge and I've slept
>>148347Hello. You can proceed with Dark Star now or later, but either way, here is the next segment:
Dark Star is looking for groups of organized resistance on the left. Naturally, these groups tend to be secretive, or at least only advertised to select groups. Now, there are meetings and groups of all sorts, but if Dark Star is looking especially for those who seek to unravel the moral fabric of society... He has some idea of where to start.
There's a lecture taking place at Jim Haykins University by an Hippologist concerning the history of sexuality. While it isn't per se a political event, doubtless those who attend are politically engaged
>>148352I Have a bit of free time right now.
Dark Star Heads There.
>>148353First, is Dark Star going there with no disguise? Remember that Dark Star appeared without disguise at the docks.
Anyways, the campus is a number of old stone and brick buildings in the Southwest of the city on the river. The lecture is taking place at Carrotton Hall by a professor who is visiting from Hayward
>>148354>First, is Dark Star going there with no disguise? Remember that Dark Star appeared without disguise at the docksYea he would definitely need a disguise.
He would head to a clothing shop first.
>>148356One of the few good things about being in a city is the abundance of commercial shops. Dark Star quickly finds a store selling lower end clothing, and if he so desired, could go a few blocks more for more expensive clothing.
What does Dark Star buy?
>>148358He looks around for a trench coat(Beige),And a Suit jacket(Assuming he can find one here), Along with a pair of glasses(Which he can pop the lenses out of)
>>148359These are not necessarily available in one store, but they are all available in the area. For perhaps 100 bits, it is so.
>>148362He Pays the bits
I Cant update my sheet.its on my broken pcHe then heads back to the spa where he got his fur dye'd last time.
Also i have to go for a Little while.
>>148364Dark Star makes his way to the spa once again
>>148366Back For now.
He Walks up to the front desk
>>148367I Don't have access to the file itself.Thank You Though fren
>>148370Dark Star returns to the same Northam's "Hoof, Horn and Feather Spa and Pedicure" he was at a little under a week ago, and sees the same Lime green pony behind the front desk
"Hallo"
>>148377"Howdy there. i need another dye job."
>>148378She blinks
"Are you the fellow who dyed himself as a zebra just a few days ago?" She asks
>>148380"Well then... Let's take you back."
The mare guides Dark Star back to what he recognizes as the dying room.
>>148381"This room is pretty fancy i must say. i was looking to get my mane and fur done again."
>>148382She takes down a note on a clipboard, and a familiar zebra, along with a beige mare enter.
“Alright. Tell me what you want done.”
>>148383He glances over at the zebra as it enters, then he turns his attention back to the lime green pony
"Hmmmm i was thinking brown for the coat. and blond for the mane."
>>148384“Alright. What shade of brown?” She tries to hold up the notebook, and write on it.
“You have a mahogany coat now that’s really a shade of brown. What are you looking to dye it to?”
>>148385He puts his hoof to his chin in thought.
"I Think i'll go with Chestnut brown"
>>148386“Alright. Let me get some shades here.” She leaves, and cones back with a color set. “Which ones do you want?”
She holds up a set of possible colors, and ask which Dark Star wants
>>148387He Takes a few moments to consider before saying
"I'll take number 4"
im gonna catch a meal real quick be back in 5-10 mins
>>148388“Alright. Let’s get started.”
She looks back up at him with a smile. She is missing a single tooth on the upper right.
>>148391First, Dark Star’s mane is washed, and then a dye is carefully applied by a mare, before a towel is wrapped around it. The sand is done with his tail.
Once this is done, they advance to his coat. With no stripes or other complications, it’s actually a fairly straightforward process of washing a section of his cost, applying a dye patch, and petting it sit. This is done on his back, neck, legs, and belly. The process is invasive, but thorough.
>>148392He laughs at the ticklish sensations
Sorry i was gone so long. my Cat had a seizure i had to help her.
>>148393Awwww….. poor catThere is a question as to how far Dark Star is willing to take the dyeing. For instance, should it be so thorough as to get the areas between the legs and barrel, or inside of the ears, or in my private parts of the body? Either way, mostly if takes time. Dark Star soon becomes very familiar with the texture of the beige walls, the “romantic” painting of a farmhouse next to a tree and a field of wheat, and the vase of flowers - three red, two white, two yellow, one orange, and one with a red inner section but orange leaf-ends.
>>148394The Legs and barrel
But not the old meat and potatoesDark Star admires the painting
Yea she has been having them for awhile, im worried about her
>>148395Poor kitty…It is doneThey remove the towels and patches, wash Dark Star in a bath, and let him stand before a mirror.
>>148399George Floyd was a City Slicker
>>148398Based Team america posting btw
"Not Bad."
He smiles
"Thank you very much. It looks Great."
Yea it makes me depressed,when it happens
>>148401Dark Star’s Valmorification is complete. He is a completely new stallion, ready to take on the world. The two lares helping with this process smile, and nod curtly, looking genuinely proud with their work.
>>148403"I have to be on my way now."
He pays then leaves the store Equips his Glasses and jacket, Then he puts the trench coat on over it and heads to the university
>>148404Dark Star arrives at Carrotton Hall, an building of a neoclassical design probably dating from the middle of the last century, with beige stone walls that match the remainder of the campus, an a tile roof with a medium blue coloration. It's just at nightfall, and Dark Star is there early. There's a gathering of ponies outside of the entryway talking and especially smoking with each other. Dark Star can already see the first red and black band in a mare's mane.
>>148405Dark Star Admires the Architecture,and gives an impressed whistle
He then wanders over to the group.
>>148406Dark star sees in the group a number of mareand stallions, all talking with each other, and all of college students age. At least one has smuggled in a bear bottle.
>>148407So not much older than Dark Star? he should blend right in
"Hey there,Is this where the rally is tonight?"
>>148408Is Dark Star 19, or what is his age? There are occasionally ponies, especially stallions, in their later twenties, but by and large it’s 18-22 year olds.
“Rally?”
A white mare with bright red mane turns to Dark Star
“Do you mean the lecture?”
>>148409Dark Star is 19 yea.
"Yea that's what i meant,Forgive me. i just Got into town and was looking for someponies with similar beliefs to mine."
>>148411"yea No Creature Should be discriminated against,Just because they arent a pony. It makes me sick I've seen nothing but bigotry since i got here. Thats why i have sought out more intelligent creatures."
He tries his best to look sad when speaking about the "discrimination"
He smiles when he says intelligent creatures and motions to the Group
>>148412"Oh? Yeah. No I get what you are saying. There's been way too much push back against migration, and sadly, not enough friendship towards other creatures. Are you from the country? You must be from the country. You sound like you are from the country. They are awfully bigotted out their. I could hardly believe how they sneered at Twilight's Welcome. They've come out of the woodwork now that the Fascists have taken over. But don't worry. It's a more enlightened group here. You'll fit right in."
>>148413"Yes i am From the country...."
He frowns
"But please don't hold that against me, my mother and father raised me the proper way. to love all creatures. We always have fought against the bigotry out there. It hurts my Heart to see what the Fashies have done to Equestria "
"I'm so glad i have finally found a place where Every Creature can be safe from Specism"
is it just ponies in the crowd?
>>148414>Just poniesYes, and no. Yes, in that this group of ponies is genuinely more pony than the population of Inner Baltimare at large. And no, because there is a diamond dog further away in another group. But more importantly, much more importantly, is a mare standing next to the white mare Dark Star talks with now, only about a foot further away, and currently looking at and listening to Dark Star. She has stripes almost like those of a tiger, and a coat of grey and black. Her ears are tall and end in tufts, while her eyes have vertical slits like those of a cat, and her irises are a deep, piercing blue. She has grey bat wings folded by her side, and she wears no clothing.
"Safe? Not yet. There's quite a bit of fighting left to do."
>>148415"That's sad to hear. I'm willing to help in any that i can."
Dark Star tries to make contact with everypony
>>148416The white mare says to Dark Star:
“My name is Mars Loaf”
After what seems to be hesitation, she extends a hoof to shake with Dark Star.
The grey mare next to her extends both hooves, and eaglerly shakes Dark Star’s hoof. She smiles at Dark Star with what appears to be genuine enthusiasm
“My name is Lunar Nadir. You can just call me Nadi.” She says with a smile.
“What’s yours?”
Behind her is a thin stallion with a coat not that dissimilar from Dark Star’s new coat. He has stumble, wears a jacket, and needs to be actively approached by dark star as he was talking to a mare. He’s actually the one who has the beer bottle.
“Hi. Welcome.”
The mare he’s taking to is a bright yellow mare with her mane tied back he gives a wave, and doesn’t say anything. She does shake Dark Star’s hoof though, snd if anything gives a firmer shake.
Dark Star can continue through the various small groups introducing himself.
>>148417"My Name is Solar Night.Its So nice to meet all of you!"
He Shakes all their hooves firmly
Dark Star trys to suppress the guilt from lying to lunar nadir after seeing how enthusiastic she is
>>148418Mars Loaf nods, as does the stallion (who wears glasses), and the mare across from him, who has a smile.
Nadir:
“Oh that’s a pretty name. And you can take that off. You don’t have to worry about anyone seeing you here.”
Mars Loaf:
“The stooges of the fascists can’t do anything to you here. We won’t let them. You’re in good hooves and claws.”
>>148419"I appreciate it,you all saying that,but i am a very Cold Natured pony. Its to stay nice and toasty."
He smiles
and talks to nadi
"Thank you,You're name is very pretty too!"
>>148420“Thanks!” She moves back and forth a little, evidently giddy
“So… you’re looking for some place a little more accepting?” Nadir asks
>>148422Mars Loaf interjects
“We have better social consciousness here at this school than outside, and much more so than in the country. You don’t go to this school, do you? Nadi doesn’t go to this school. I do though. It’s a privilege, really. They invite speakers like the professor tonight. I haven’t read his books but I’ve heard he has done good ideas.”
>>148423"No i don't go to this School,I Would really love to though.From the way you describe it it sounds like a paradise.If i may be so bold to ask,Who is the Speaker for tonight?"
>>148424"Paradise is a bit much. Some of the professors even can be, well, sticks in the mud. But it's definitely an eye openner. The speaker tonight is professor Totem Song. He used to be a professor at Hayward."
The yellow mare interjects
"But he was dismissed under the program of that new governor. He might come here to teach."
Mars Loaf takes the conversation back:
"It's here or Fillydelphia."
>>148425"Sticks in the mud? What do you mean?"
"I've never heard of Professor Song but i look forward to hearing them speak."
Dark Star Smiles
"Whats so interesting about fillydelphia?"
>>148424Mars Loaf blinks twice.
“It’s one of the most independent and resistant of the Equestrian ‘Sister States.’ They are pretty committed to academic freedom there. But so is Baltimare. And Baltimare has a more…
receptive population. Not just government.”
And then
“You know. Stiff. Conservative. They want you to dress a certain way, don’t talk in class, always giving tough assignments, they complain about cheating. You know the type. Well, you would if you were in college. Most of them aren’t like that. But some of them are.”
>>148427"I Don't know much about fillydelphia. But it sounds like a Nice Place."
"Conservatives are the worst. Why would they care about creatures cheating? its their Fault Creatures need to cheat anyway."
>>148428“Oh yes, it’s terrible! They’ll even accuse ponies. Doesn’t matter if it’s in the public domain or not. Fillydelphia isn’t bad, but they’re still a little ways behind. Baltimare has its charms.”
>>148429sorry had to help my granddad"In what ways are they behind?"
>>148430That's alright"Well, they want the Princesses to come back, for one. Rather than having a government truly of the people. And they are, well, a bit more conservative on issues like sex."
>>148431He grimaces when she mentions the princesses.
"They really want those tyrants back? unbelievable.They sat in their ivory towers while Every Creature was suffering. it makes me sick."
"Conservative on the issue of sex?"
He tilts his head to the side
>>148432"Yeah, I know? Almost thankful for the Changelings and the Fascists for getting rid of them. Not really, but still. And... you know. Marriage and all of that before sex, no divorce and so on."
>>148434She blinks,
"Marriage or no marriage?"
>>148435"No Divorce. its unthinkable."
>>148436"Yeah, you'll fit right in I think. The professor tonight is speaking on the history of sexuality. He'll have much to say."
>>148437Dark Star Thinks to himself "what have i gotten myself into?"
He then says out loud "Wow Amazing! it Sounds like its gonna be a Great speech."
>>148438"I think it will be. Speaking of which, we better get in our seats."
The group goes inside in the lecture room, a large room full of rows of wooden seats. There are a pretty large number of ponies in the room. It's not at capacity, but it's not far from it either.
>>148440Nadir sits next to Dark Star, on his left. The yellow mare and the stallion with stubble sit behind Dark Star together. Mars Loaf takes a little longer, and comes in sitting next to Nadir on her other side. She is joined by a stallion who looks older.
>>148441Dark Star turns around to the stallion that is sitting behind him.
He whispers it as to not bother anyone sitting around them.
"I don't think i caught your name. Mines Solar Night."
>>148442"Star Cut" He answers back, little looking down at Dark Star
"Have you heard of this stallion before? The speaker."
>>148443"Nope,Today is the first time i've heard of him."
>>148444"I love talking to my somepony about what I've heard, let me tell you. Wait until you hear it."
In not long, a pony comes on stage to the podium.