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Occupied Equestria - 23 Jump Street
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149000
Dark Star starts has embarked in a new venture - infiltrating cells of leftwing radicals at a local university.
1113 replies and 27 files omitted.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.149920
149921
>>149919
Silver nods.

"We will talk later then. Ready to go, Mala?"
Anonymous
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No.149921
149925
>>149920
“Yes.” Mala looks up towards Silver, standing by his heel
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.149925
149926
>>149921
And thus, the pair leave through the front door, walking towards the bar where he met Cauldron. At least, until they can flag down a taxi.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149926
149927
>>149925
Walking outside, there is a strong, chill wind blowing north from the bay. In the short time Silver has been inside, the temperature has fallen even further to something more appropriate to Winter than Baltimare typically provides. As the pair walks west towards the city, no taxi is forthcoming - not that taxis are particularly numerous in Cherry Hill in the morning.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.149927
149928
>>149926
"Winter Cold. This is time when thick coats of fur are most useful, like what you and I have."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149928
149929
>>149927
Mala nods, smiling. It's colder than Silver has ever felt in Baltimare before. And yet it's hardly cold at all, and Mala is no more bothered than Silver. He walks along at a fast pace, sometimes pulling in front of Silver, and sometimes waiting for the stallion.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.149929
149930
>>149928
"Are there any types of jobs in particular you would like, by way? We are going to be partners, after all."
Anonymous
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No.149930
149931
>>149929
Mala moves his eyes up towards Silver
"It's probably best to... keep it simple" he says, moving his eyes back to look where he is walking
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.149931
150060
>>149930
"Simple. We can do simple. We may have to take dangerous jobs sometimes, in order to make more money. Is that okay with you?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.149932
149940
Do I have to tell you again that (You) are a cute pony?
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149936
Spark should be back tomorrow.
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.149939
149940
>>149884
Henlo
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149940
149968
>>149939
Hello!

waves

The last reply to Dark Star was >>149860

>>149932
gasps

N-no u!
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149941
149942
>>149917
Spark heads over to the doctor.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149942
149943
>>149941
The doctor turns to look at Spark

"Oh, you're back?"
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149943
149944
>>149942
“Yep. How are things here?”
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149944
149945
>>149943
"Well, we got in contact with the doctors. They did a first surgery to remove growth over night, and he's recovering this morning."
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149945
149946
>>149944
“When will be good to head back?”
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149946
149947
>>149945
“For who to head back? You, me, and the other two?”
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149947
149948
>>149946
“Yes, but also when Miskobag will be. I realize he will be here a while, but we will need to get him out of here.”
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149948
149950
>>149947
Looking up and away, almost joyfully.

“Oh, well after a surgery like that - it’s quite invasive - they usually give the patient time to recover. Could be a couple days.”

He pauses, and looks down at Spark with wide open eyes, lips pulled slightly back to show teeth, and ears straight up and forward.

“Do we… do we need to leave sooner than that?”
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.149949
149991
>>149860
"Is everything ok?"
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149950
149951
>>149948
“He should be fine to stay, but it would be best for us to leave. Wellspring is resistance.”
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149951
149952
>>149950
“……”

He pauses a little longer

“Is that what she said?”
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149952
149953
>>149951
“Yep. Which explains why there are changelings scouting for here.”
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149953
149954
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>>149952
His ears fall down

“WELL GET HER AWAY FROM HERE BEFORE THEY COME BACK!”
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149954
149955
>>149953
“We need to move out in unison. They would be less suspicious if we move and they don’t find her at all.”
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149955
149956
>>149954
“Oh… okay… what, what, what are you going to do about the older wolf? And the two big ones that are younger? And where is she going? Where am I going? [unintelligible]…”
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149956
149957
>>149955
“We will head back to the forest, then I will set up a meeting with the resistance to pick her up.”
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149957
149958
>>149956
“Oh-okay…” he quiets down somewhat
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.149958
149959
>>149957
“Besides, hanging out in a city full of changelings isn’t exactly the greatest way to spend our time.”
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149959
150038
>>149958
“….. When do we leave?” He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
9159f7b
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No.149968
>>149940
No U!
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149991
149992
>>149949
"Yeah..." She turns her head down, but her eyes still up and making contact with Solar Night's, her lips pulled back and showing her teeth and fangs, and her wings spread in part.
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.149992
149993
>>149991
"Everything doesn't seem ok,miss nadir"
Anonymous
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No.149993
149994
>>149992
“It’s just…” she looks away

“I feel a little… less than them, sometimes…” she looks down and away from from Solar Night’s face, though possibly into his fur.
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.149994
149995
>>149993
"aww Nadir, you are just as Good as they are. Everypony is equal."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149995
149996
>>149994
She looks up, and gives a weaker smile.

“Are you sure? Because I often feel less so…”
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.149996
149997 149998
>>149995
He pats her back
"Of Course,Miss nadir. you are a Great pony."
He gives her a hug
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.149997
149998 149999
>>149996
Nadir leans in, letting Dark Star hug her. With her velvety, webbed wings open, it’s a little difficult to wrap himself around her, and he’s likely to get a face full of batwing regardless. She makes a strange high pitched squeaking sound, which at least sounds content.

She closes her eyes, smiles, and places her left hoof on Dark Star’s shoulder.
Anonymous
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No.149998
149999
>>149997
>>149996
“Thank you… and, and… so are you.” She says
Anonymous
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No.149999
150000 150003
>>149997
>>149998
"I Appreciate you saying so,Miss Nadir."
Anonymous
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No.150000
150001 150003
Spoilered
>>149999
Blue Skies is still best pony

“Do you, um… do you want to tell me more about you?”

She pulls her lips back in an awkward smile, again showing her small fangs
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150001
150002
>>150000
Checked and correct
"Well sure i can. what did you want to know in particular?"
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150002
150004
>>150001
She looks down and to the left again, and her ears momentarily pop down.

"Do you ever... not feel like a great pony?" She asks, and moves her eyes up almost as if peaking behind cover
Anonymous
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No.150003
>>149999
>>150000
>digits
Check'em
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150004
150005
>>150002
"Well i do quite a bit."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150005
150006
>>150004
Moving her muzzle up, she asks,

"But why though? You are nice, very nice, and you are able to attend the university, like the other ponies with money and talent. What do you lack?"
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150006
150007
>>150005
"Im not very athletic. and im not Good at a lot of things. for example that dart game earlier."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150007
150008
>>150006
"Heh." This makes her smile

"And I'm not a very good flier..."
She again raises her wings somewhat.
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150008
150009
>>150007
"Oh im sure you are,miss nadir. i bet you can beat any pegasi in a race."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150009
150010
>>150008
She smiles, lowers her ears, and half turns her head

"I don't... I don't think I could."

She continues blushing

"What brings you to the university?"
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150010
150011
>>150009
"Ah you should give yourself more credit,miss nadir."
He Adjusts his Glasses
"The pursuit of knowledge."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150011
150012
>>150010
She smiles a bit more warmly, making eye contact

"What knowledge are you looking for? I don't understand much of it. But it seems so impressive, like what that stallion said earlier tonight."
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150012
150013
>>150011
he smiles as well
"Well any kind of Knowledge in General. but im looking for something a little......Esoteric."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150013
150014
>>150012
Her ears twitch, and then focus on him, and she tilts her head

"Esoter..ish? What does that mean?"
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150014
150015
>>150013
"Esoteric means Hidden Knowledge. knowledge the masses wouldn't be interested in or wouldn't care to know. Knowledge they most likely couldn't handle."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150015
150016
>>150014
"So... Not for me?" She asks, seeming a little confused
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150016
150017
>>150015
"Well Of course it could be for you."
He adjusts his glasses again
"But its not for every creature. they might not like what they find."
He thinks about the Book he found at the estate. with the cosmic entities
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150017
150018
>>150016
She blinks, and both ears double their focus on Dark Star. She moves slightly closer

"What do you mean?"
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150018
150019
>>150017
He Grins
"Oh you know, Stuff about the True nature of the World. and beings that may or may not have control over our lives."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150019
150020
>>150018
The smile fades as her eyes widen. Her lips narrow

"Why would somecreature not want to know that? Isn't that what June was talking about. You know, gain power through knowledge?"
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150020
150021
>>150019
"Well i find."
He takes a sip of his beer
"Some Creatures have a...willful ignorance when it comes to these types of things. and yes it is similar to what june was talking about."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150021
150048
>>150020
Her right ear twitches. He most definitely has her full attention

"Go on..."
Shimmering Spark
Anonymous
1c89fb5
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No.150028
I'll be here tomorrow.
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.150038
150039
>>149959
"We will leave once everypony is ready. We will have to make a return trip for Miskobag if it will take days to get him out of care."
Anonymous
cf9e98f
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No.150039
150040
>>150038
“Oh… alright. Well then. Just… tell me what you want to do with the older wolf. Err… Miskobag.”
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.150040
150041
>>150039
"Well, we are going to pick him up and take him back home once he has recovered. So make sure he is well cared for for when we come back. If all goes well, it shouldn't be long."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150041
150043
>>150040
"Okay.... Well, get her out of here." He says
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.150043
150044
>>150041
Spark heads back to Wellspring.
Anonymous
cf9e98f
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No.150044
150045
>>150043
Wellspring has once again made herself comfortable on the living room couch, albeit on the smaller loveseat opposite the main sofa, and by the closed blinds of the streetwise windows. She keeps her eyes on Spark as she silently watches him approach.
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.150045
150046
>>150044
"Well, are you going to be ready to head out?"
Anonymous
cf9e98f
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No.150046
150047
>>150045
“Yes.” She says. “I have what I could save.”
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.150047
150049
>>150046
"I don't suppose there is a prescribed way to contact other members once we make it out of the city, is there?"
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150048
150049
>>150021
"Well, upon my travels i may have come into the possession of a certain book that describes Equestria's ancient past and Some Supernatural Cosmic beings"
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150049
150050 150057
>>150048
She sits upright on the sofa, with her forelegs next to her body, and both of her cat-like eyes focused on Dark Star. She listens with the wonder of a child.

"You, you did? What did it say?"

>>150047
"There's a safe word they have... But they change it every few days. You can ask around. But they are always looking for informants. I had a token... but it was taken..." She looks away.
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150050
150051 150064
>>150049
Dark Star searches his bag for it
Anonymous
cf9e98f
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No.150051
150052
>>150050
Dark Star has the book? Didn’t he give it to Blue Skies?
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150052
150053
>>150051
I thought he kept that particular one? i remember him giving over the other books
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150053
150055
>>150052
I wouldn't be shocked if he did keep it. But would he take it with him to the party?
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150055
150056
>>150053
i don't see why he wouldn't he's pretty obsessed with it
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150056
150058
>>150055
I think he gave it to Blue Skies in https://mlpol.net/vx/81000#81586. I suppose I could allow it anyways. What will he do with it? Show it to Nadir?
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.150057
150059
>>150049
"Do you know where there is a typical meeting grounds at? Surely they frequent certain places if they look for informants?"
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150058
150059
>>150056
Ah i guess he did turn that one in. yea i was planning on showing her
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150059
150061 150069
>>150058
Well, it still exists, so maybe he still can. It just won't be in his bag. What will Dark Star do instead?

>>150057
"Well... I may know a ranch out of town that has some ponies who know some ponies."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150060
150092
>>149931
"Dangerous is alright. But.... What will others think of what we do?" He asks, looking up at Silver
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150061
150064
>>150059
im not sure. i guess he tells her what was in it
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150064
150067
>>150050
>>150061
Looking in his bags, Dark Star does not find it. It was among those that survived the fire, he is sure. But Blue Skies has it, or had it.

Nadir listens intently as Dark Star tries to describe the contents
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150067
150068
>>150064
"Well a group of unicorns called beings known as the outer ones from beyond the stars,and made a deal with them."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150068
150071
>>150067
Nadir moves her head in closer towards Dark Star, mouth partly open

"Unicorns did that? 'Outer Ones?'"
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.150069
150070
>>150059
"That's a good start. Where at?"
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150070
150074
>>150069
"Outside of the city. Somewhere north and east, I think."
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150071
150072
>>150068
"Yes,that's exactly correct. From what i remember there goal was the Domination of all pony kind. they come from beyond our moon.They assumed them to be gods, but from what i read they turned out to be devils."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150072
150076
>>150071
Her mouth comes open, and her wings unfold more so, tilting down below the couch on her right, and hitting the side of the couch with her right.

"Are they... gone now?" She asks
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.150074
150075
>>150070
"Sounds like a good place to begin."
Spark looks for the others.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150075
150081
>>150074
They are all nearby. Makade is near Spark, while Waabishki and Petal are in the kitchen. Ply Press has gone to Petal
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150076
150080
>>150072
"From what i read, i believe they are....although. they can still be contacted."
Anonymous
d80b5a6
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No.150077
150080
>>149904
Iron ensures to nod along at all of Cauldron's somewhat blatant lies just to make the trip smoother for everypony involved.
Anonymous
7badb07
?
No.150080
150083 150094
>>150076
She blinks, and then looks down

"My mother would tell me things... She says her clan would contact spirits... in the mountain pools when the moonlight hits them. Spirits that live on the moon, or the moon itself. They would call to them, and give sacrifice."

>>150077
She stops at the Watering Hole, and if Iron desires it he is alone with White Sands for a period of maybe 5 minutes. Then she comes back, and directs the the taxi to "Union Station." Iron exits in front of a beige stone, tall, neoclassical building with brass lined doors and revolving doors on the side, and great Doric columns lining the entry level, which is accessed through a flight of stone steps almost a building story tall.
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
?
No.150081
150082
>>150075
Spark goes to get Waabishki.
Anonymous
7badb07
?
No.150082
150089
>>150081
The white wolf does not look directly at Spark, but stares into the tile while just above the kitchen counter
Anonymous
d80b5a6
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No.150083
150084
>>150080
Iron was sure to sneak in a couple of mane strokes from Sands to pass the time just to keep her spirits up in this rather precarious mission of theirs.

Regardless, he would soon step out in amazement and quite the confusion, unsure what he was even looking at aside from being a finely tuned concrete jungle wonder at work. "...what is this place?" he blurted out loud in puzzled awe.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150084
150085
>>150083
White Sands smiles and closes her eyes, leaning into the pets, and then onto Iron. She moves her head to keep an eye on the tavern, moving back out of Iron's personal space when Cauldron is visible.

Some minutes later, at the large building, Black Cauldron says to Iron "It's the train station. Did you not arrive here?" She does not make eye contact while doing this, as she is busy picking up the items and trying to carry them. White Sands wordlessly gets out and watches the scene, before following the other two.
Anonymous
d80b5a6
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No.150085
150086
>>150084
"...no?" Iron hesitantly uttered, vaguely remembering having walked there with no feeble machine transports they were talking about.
Regardless, he'd soon do his duty of carrying whatever he could after patting Sands' on the head as a quick little friendly gesture.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150086
150087
>>150085
White Sands accepts the pats. She turns around, looking behind them, and all around them, as if looking for something.

Black Cauldron does not speak to Iron again, except to say "here, carry this." and hoofs him what seems to be one of the wrapped rifles. Then another one. Then a shovel. She starts to walk up the steps and into the building.
Anonymous
d80b5a6
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No.150087
150088
>>150086
Iron nodded before dutifully carrying them as Cauldron instructed and carefully patted her head while walking alongside her just to improve spirits on the striped end.
He made sure Sands was nearby just in case she gets foalnapped or something like that.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150088
150090
>>150087
She seems almost confused at first, but smiles at the pat.

Inside the building, there is a high, arched ceiling with recessed squares, and down below the floors are a marble with pink, black, and while spots in mixture. There is a wall with lettering that occasionally turns over through some mechanism.

Black Caudron stares at this wall

"No train ends at where we are going. But several stop nearby. We can get a seat and ride directly there in coach, or we can rent a compartment, or even a bedroom all to ourselves. We'd have to pay the fare for all the way to Hoofington, though."
Shimmering Spark
1c89fb5
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No.150089
150091
>>150082
"Are you ready to go?"
Anonymous
d80b5a6
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No.150090
150091
>>150088
Iron hummed softly: Renting the bedroom would prove to be a worthwhile emotional investment by acquiring some much needed privacy, allowing him to take advantage of the trip to strengthen his relationship with either Cauldron or Sands respectively, one being way easier to accomplish than the other. The seats, however, were much cheaper and would allow for more money to spend around later...
"...what is this compartment thing?" he tentatively asked the mare, wondering what was it.
Anonymous
cf9e98f
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No.150091
150095 150394
>>150089
Waabishki slowly turns to look up at Spark.
“To the hospital?” She asks
“Yes.”

>>150090
Black Cauldron continues looking at the wall intensely. White Sands walks up and stands beside her, looking at the wall much the same way.

Black Cauldron:
“It’s a set of seats back to back from each other in a sort of closed off room. These aren’t necessarily reserved or private, though sometimes they have beds as well that fold down.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
?
No.150092
150096
>>150060
"I suppose it depends on what we do. If we do good, we will be thought of as doing good. If we do evil, we will be thought of as doing evil. It may be they will have no opinion on what we do."
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150094
150096
>>150080
Dark Star looks excited about she just told him
"Really? That sounds very similar to the book i read. these outer ones also needed sacrifices."
Anonymous
59881c0
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No.150095
150096
>>150091
Iron hums softly, looking still. "...what about the bedrooms?" he uttered out loud.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150096
150097 150105 150107
>>150092
"I want to be liked." Mala says

"I don't mind danger, hardwork, or even pain...."

>>150094
"Well, by 'sacrifice' I mean like fruits and stuff. Mangos and Bananas. At least I assume that is what she meant. But yes, they had a broader understanding of what was out there than the Earth ponies had. And the Earth ponies did not like them. Neither the natives nor the Equestrians. They did not like the clan."

>>150095
Black Cauldron answers anyways
"Well, you can get a small room with just two beds on a bunk. Or a larger one with its own lavatory and chair. Or a much larger one with maybe four beds. Or combine two of the medium ones."
Anonymous
59881c0
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No.150097
150098
>>150096
Iron grimaced a little bit at all the complicated, potentially expensive expenses that may not even give him a proper chance to accomplish his personal objective before shaking his head. "I feel these compartments are much better, all things considered," he quickly presented. "It should allow us to have some privacy, considering we're three ponies already.."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150098
150099
>>150097
"If we can get one all of our own, and if we can close the blinds. I don't believe we can lock the door though. But it will be rather large for the three of us."
Anonymous
59881c0
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No.150099
150100
>>150098
"You have any suggestions of your own?" Iron proposed Cauldron with a curious look, wondering what she was planning.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150100
150101
>>150099
She turns and looks him in the eye, and then moves closer to him. She whispers into his ear
"Remember what we are carrying"
Anonymous
59881c0
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No.150101
150102
>>150100
Iron's ear flickered softly before leaning back towards Cauldron to whisper on her ear. "So we're taking the bedroom?" he whispered back in turn, thinking that's her plan.
Anonymous
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No.150102
150103
>>150101
Whispering back,
"We probably should, because I would rather not anyone see just what we are carrying with us. We can get a cheap room, though we may need to put her in a coach seat. If you want to travel in style, we can get a drawing room. We'll only be in it a few hours though. Just travelling could be expensive."
Anonymous
59881c0
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No.150103
150104
>>150102
"Then the cheap room is where we will go, Iron whispered back once again before taking the opportunity to nibble Cauldron's ear in a playful gesture as both a way to suggest what they were currently talking about.
Iron soon pulled off a sly smile towards her just to sell the ruse further.
Anonymous
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No.150104
150106
>>150103
"Alright"

She smiles at the nibble, and goes to the ticket booth
"Stableside for three. One bedroom, two first class. One coach, express."
White Sands scrunches and pulls her ears back
Anonymous
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No.150105
150108
>>150096
"What was your mother's clan name?"
Anonymous
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No.150106
150108
>>150104
Iron spares a glance at the scrunching unicorn, feeling there was a sense of injustice currently happening to her to have soured her mood a little bit that he does not quite understand. Thus, he once again pats Sands' head in an attempt to cheer her up a little while the zebra mare finishes up ordering the ticket thingies.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.150107
150108
>>150096
Silver smiles at his precious friend.

"Then we will look for good work."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150108
150109 150110 150121
>>150105
"We... They called themselves a name not easily said by non-thestrals. But the natives of the region called them the Ualh Youaltika - 'They come at night'."

>>150106
The zebra takes one, two, three tickets from the stand, and gives one to each pony. White Sands still looks displeased, but Black Cauldron picks up her baggage, and starts moving
"This way."

>>150107
Mala nods, and smiles back, continuing to walk alongside Silver
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150109
150111
>>150108
"Tomorrow would you come to the library with me? i would like to do more research on your clan."
Anonymous
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No.150110
150111
>>150108
Figuring he'll definitely have to make it up to Sands later, Iron hurriedly follows Cauldron along and see how this train thing feels while moving. Not to mention, have some alone time with the striped one.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150111
150113 150129
>>150109
"Sure!" she says

"I'll come. I really don't know much about them. I've met a few of them when we went to a village once. They didn't really want us though... I was very young at the time."

>>150110
S t r i p e s
She walks down a hall - and indeed she is walking very fast - and walks onto a flight of stairs going up. The flight of stairs goes through a doorway and into a grand long hallway with long black machines, and many large brown painted carriages with lettering under rows of windows. The creatures walk along a walk way until they get to the third platform. It's a walkway maybe four meters wide with a couple benches and a clock in the middle, as well as a sign "Platform E," a little ways from the end of the stairs. The train - as surely that is what this collection of carriages must be - is to the left, so Cauldron says. She walks along black painted carriages with the words "Baltimare Southern" beneath rows of windows, all the while looking to her left. She finds a carriage she likes, and carefully walks past what looks like a pair of stallions with firearms standing out in the open. They stare at her, but she walks past, and starts up a narrow set of stairs to get in the carriage
Anonymous
59881c0
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No.150113
150114
>>150111
Iron had to admit he had no idea what's even going on with all this seemingly aimless walking until they finally found a hunk of metal Cauldron liked and swooped inside. The two stallions didn't scare him enough to ward off this feeling of being rather lost and practically at the zebra mare's mercy, being careful enough not to bump into either of them as he, too, made his way inside.
I hope Sands is alright, he thought to himself, starting to understand the slightest bit what had just happened back at the ticket thing.
Anonymous
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No.150114
150116
>>150113
Black Cauldron turns around, looking uneasily at one of the stallions, and she pulls a long "sleeping bag" in front of herself and out of the line of sight of the stallion, careful not to hit it against the sides of the entryway. White Sands trails further behind unenthusiastically. A stallion asks her what sounds kind of like "Are you having a good day, miss?' and tips his hat, but she only seems to barely notice, making eye contact.
Anonymous
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No.150116
150117
>>150114
Iron couldn't help but shrink slightly at the question from the stallion, already starting to really] feel he had committed a mistake in Sands' treatment that really required some real good apology act to make it up for it.
Nevertheless, the native continued onwards, hoping he at least could manage to squeeze the most of out this trip to deepen the relationship with Cauldron.
Anonymous
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No.150117
150118
>>150116
As Iron starts to get on, one stallion asks
"Sir, where are you going?"
Anonymous
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No.150118
150119
>>150117
Iron's ear flickered: He didn't hear that question when Cauldron passed through...
"Hoofington," Iron tentatively offered, a bit unsure about it.
Anonymous
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No.150119
150120
>>150118
"And what'cha got there?" He asks, noticing the large amount of strange shaped baggage Iron is carrying
Anonymous
59881c0
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No.150120
150122
>>150119
"Camping gear," the native offered, barely recalling that's what Cauldron said this was.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.150121
150122
>>150108
And thus, the two continue to walk towards they destination.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150122
150123 150124
>>150121
The wind picks up, and it begins to snow

>>150120
White Sands walks forward
"That's my servant"
She says to the stallion
Anonymous
59881c0
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No.150123
150125
>>150122
In response to Sands' announcement, Iron quickly bows lightly at the arrival, hoping that'd sell the deal better to the two guards.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.150124
150125
>>150122
Silver holds his head up, feeling the cold snow hit his face. It somehow always reminds him of home, when it snows.
Anonymous
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No.150125
150126 150127
>>150123
"Oh really?" The stallion says, talking to White Sands

"Yes, my father called me to come to his property in Hoofington. He has a tract there. In fact, he's been living in the area some time, but I've only been to his house in the town. Never on the tract. Says he has trees and open meadows. Wants his daughter to experience it or something?"

"Why do you need your servant."

"Hehe, why wouldn't I? I don't like to make even a meal for myself in the morning. And I wouldn't want to even in 'camping'."

The conversation continues like this, but it looks like both stallions are distracted

>>150124
After some time, they near where Cherry Hill meets Cowtown.
Anonymous
59881c0
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No.150126
150128
>>150125
Feeling this was his obvious cue, Iron decided to simply keep walking along and hope this wasn't going to be a constant issue.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.150127
150128
>>150125
"Names like this make me wonder: was there hill full of cherry trees behind us in Cherry Hill? And, do cows really live in Cowtown?"
Anonymous
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No.150128
150131 150132
>>150126
Entering inside, Iron sees a narrow corridor - very narrow, narrower than perhaps any he's ever encountered before - that moves over to the right, and Black Cauldron is standing right there, were it turns.

"That was uncomfortable. Now let's go it's just down this hallway."

>>150127
Mala looks up and speaks to him
"I don't know. I don't think I've ever seen a cherry tree before. Or a cow, for that matter."
Anonymous
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No.150129
150130
>>150111
"Thank you. i'm sure we'll both learn a lot."
Anonymous
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No.150130
150156
>>150129
She smiles to him
"So... Is that... what you are here to study?"
Anonymous
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No.150131
150134
>>150128
Iron wasn't going to argue at this point, simply following Cauldron's instructions until he can finally breathe comfortably again: He'd rather not ruin this gig when he could get both money and time to spend with the mares he loves.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.150132
150134
>>150128
"Hmm. Well, you have lived your entire life in just one place. We might end up travelling to other places in our work. Some near, some far. You will see much more this world has to offer, I am sure of it."
Anonymous
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No.150134
150135 150137
>>150132
Mala wags his tail
"You think so?"

>>150131
Cauldron goes down the hallway, finds a door, and opens it. Iron presumably follows behind.

The room is small. Very small. Black Cauldron moves towards the opposite side by a window where there is a chair. To the right of the entryway is a bunk bed with blue sheets. It's rather narrow, and couldn't really fit two ponies side by side, though certainly one pony could fit on each bunk... maybe two ponies in one bed if they were on top of each other. There is a little room to the left, and Black Cauldron takes advantage of how this blocks off line of sight to take the objects off of her back, and place them between the chair and the small room.

"We're here" Black Cauldron says
Anonymous
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No.150135
150138
>>150134
Iron followed Cauldron's example by soon doing the same thing, hoping it'd be still a good hiding spot as he breathes out a sigh of relief he was holding so far before her words got off her lips.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.150137
150139
>>150134
"Absolutely! And, as more learn about us, it is more likely somepony, or someone, from distant land will ask us for help."
Anonymous
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No.150138
150140
>>150135
“Okay. So now we ride the train. We’re not going all the way Hoofington though, or even to Stableside. We’re getting off a little less than halfway there. At a town called Estruendo. That’s very near to where this abandoned refinery is. It’ll be a few hours until then.”
Anonymous
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No.150139
150141
>>150137
He smiles, and wags his tail

"So... who needs us today?" He asks
Anonymous
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No.150140
150142
>>150138
Iron nodded. "Estruendo, huh?" he repeated with slight amusement, relaxing a bit. "Quite ominous."
He soon removed the fine space between him and her, looking at her in the eye with a slightly predatory yet overly excited smile. "Although this room is quite auspicious despite its size," he jokingly added, hoping his hint didn't fly off into into the skies like a migrating bird.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.150141
150143
>>150139
"We will find out. What we can do is talk to those who lead different groups around city, see if they have jobs that need completed. There are also government institutions we can visit. And if all else fails, we can ask at inns, taverns, and bars to see if anyone has been sharing their sorrows or their need for assistance."
Anonymous
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No.150142
150146
>>150140
"Maybe. I don't really know, but I brought a pamphlet on the location to help us."
She smiles
"It's a good thing you like it. Unless you want to go to the lounge, the dinning car or something, we'll be here several hours."
Anonymous
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No.150143
150144
>>150141
"Sure" he says. The wind picks up, and they near the main road. There are fewer cars on the road than usual
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.150144
150150
>>150143
"I suppose ponies are staying indoors in this weather."
Anonymous
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No.150146
150147
>>150142
Iron softly placed a hoof on Cauldron's cheek, taking some deep breaths to try and take off the overly excited version of himself in order to set a calmer mood. "Having you in front of me is more than enough," he replied in turn.
Anonymous
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No.150147
150148
>>150146
She smiles, tilts her head, and lids her eyes. And then her eyes widen, and she moves her head to the side to look behind Iron
Anonymous
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No.150148
150150
>>150147
Cauldron's sudden scare soon caused Iron to immediately turn his head around to see what was currently behind him.
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150150
150151 150152
>>150148
White Sands, standing in the open doorway

White Sands:
"You're welcome, by the way"

>>150144
"It kind of looks like it..."

Where precisely is Silver walking towards?
Anonymous
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No.150151
150153
>>150150
Iron breathed a sigh of relief, leaving Cauldron's personal space to give Sands a big ol' hug in turn. "I am glad to see you, too," he answered with a happy smile.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.150152
150153
>>150150
The Watering Hole
Anonymous
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No.150153
150154 150155
>>150151
squeaky

The smaller pony is hugged

>>150152
Hmmm....

It's a longer walk to get there through the city
Anonymous
3ac7e93
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No.150154
150157
>>150153
Iron made sure Sands enjoyed his hug, quite thankful and mostly eager to also make up with the hand she's been unfortunately dealt without his immediate knowledge, before gently patting her on the back and stepping back with an elated smile. "I will not forget," he reassured the unicorn and giving her some extra hope her efforts will be rewarded in time.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
cd84705
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No.150155
150297
>>150153
Hopefully, they can find a taxi along the way.
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150156
150157
>>150130
"That among other things,yes. i'm also interested in a lot of other things."
Anonymous
7badb07
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No.150157
150158 150173
>>150154
She is pat

White Sands:
"So... what are we doing?" She asks

>>150156
"What else are you interested in?" She asks
Anonymous
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No.150158
150160
>>150157
"As far as I know," Iron mused with a pensive hum "wait until we get to the town of Estruendo."
Anonymous
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No.150160
150161
>>150158
"Estruendo? How far away is that?"
Anonymous
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No.150161
150162
>>150160
"A couple of hours," Iron answered "or at least that is what I heard."
Anonymous
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No.150162
150163
>>150161
"So what, do I have to go to the coach car while you two stay here?"
Anonymous
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No.150163
150164
>>150162
"Do you?" Iron replied back, not quite sure how passenger management works in concrete jungel land, as he looked back to Cauldron with a puzzled look.
Anonymous
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No.150164
150165
>>150163
Black Cauldron scrunches
"There is a chair here. Or an extra bunk, depending on how you want to look at it."
Anonymous
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No.150165
150166
>>150164
Iron lightly scratches the side of his head, now looking back at Sands in mild curiosity. "So are we doing another slumber party again?" he blurted out with the tiniest hint of excitement.
Anonymous
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No.150166
150167
>>150165
"Huh?" White Sands asks
Anonymous
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No.150167
150168
>>150166
"Like last night," Iron continued "where all three of us slept together."
Anonymous
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No.150168
150170
>>150167
Black Cauldron scrunches.
"You can lay or sit on one bed, she can lay on another, and I can have the chair."
Anonymous
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No.150170
150171
>>150168
Iron's ear flickered at the suggestion, looking back at Cauldron with a proud smile. "I can sleep on the floor no proble," he jovially declared. "You two can have the beds."
Anonymous
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No.150171
150172
>>150170
Black Cauldron looks confused
Anonymous
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No.150172
150174
>>150171
"Oh," Iron muttered, feeling he lost the point of the conversation again "I mean I can just sit on the floor."
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150173
150175
>>150157
"Well Politics obviously,Hippology Equestrian legends im specifically interested in Pre-Celestia equestria, equestrian history, and i was thinking about getting into philosophy"
Anonymous
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No.150174
150176
>>150172
“I…. Suppose. That’s not really necessary though. We could sit together on a bed, for example.”
Anonymous
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No.150175
150177
>>150173
“Oh, wow. That sounds like a pretty nice set.” She has a wider smile

“You must be pretty smart if you’re going to study all of that.”
Anonymous
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No.150176
150178
>>150174
Iron took a second to really process what she said before the fire in his head woke up again. "Oh!" he exclaimed, "so two can take the lower bed while the third is on the one above?"
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150177
150178
>>150175
"I Dont know if i would say smart."
He chuckles
"But I Thank you for saying so."
Anonymous
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No.150178
150179 150181
>>150176
“Uh…. Well, yes. Technically.” She says

>>150177
She smiles
“Surely you must be, to learn all of that. What even is hippology?”
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150179
150180
>>150178
"Well its the study of ponies and our physiology."
He readjusts the glasses
Anonymous
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No.150180
150184
>>150179
“Oh…” she says, taking a moment.

“Uh, what do you want to know about ponies?” She asks
Anonymous
3ac7e93
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No.150181
150182
>>150178
"Perfect," Iron confidently asserted towards Cauldron "so you and I can lay on the lower bed while Sands can rest on the top bed."
He seemed rather proud about having discovered that fact for some reason.
Anonymous
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No.150182
150183
>>150181
“But there’s not enough room for us both to lay on the-“

White Sands doesn’t waste a moment. She finds the stairs, and starts climbing them, getting on the upper bunk, and pulling down covers. With her green magic, she closes the purple curtains to cover the windows. Outside, the platform starts moving, and iron can feel a jolt that lightly pushes Cauldron over and towards him
Anonymous
3ac7e93
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No.150183
150185
>>150182
Iron took that rather opportune moment to tenderly hold Cauldron on his forelegs with a suave smile. "Do not worry," he reassured the zebra mare "we can make it work with some ingenuity."
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150184
150185
>>150180
"Well its a very intriguing topic. im looking forward to get in depth on the differences between unicorns and earth ponies as well as pegasi."
Anonymous
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No.150185
150186 150188
>>150184
“Huh.” She says

“What about bat ponies? Or zebras?” She asks

>>150183
She smiles back to him
“Alright. Let’s make it work.”
Anonymous
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No.150186
150187
>>150185
"They will also be covered i hope."
He smiles
"That will be very interesting."
Anonymous
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No.150187
150190
>>150186
She smiles back
“What about things like that lecture tonight? Will be you be studying that too?”
Anonymous
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No.150188
150189
>>150185
With that reassurance placed, Iron stepped aside to let Cauldron take the deeper portion of the bed with a smile. "You first," he suggested with a coy smile.
Anonymous
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No.150189
150197
>>150188
Black Cauldron smiles, and moves to the door, firmly closing it. Then she lays on the bed on her back, stretching out her legs and showing her white belly, looking back to Iron with her blie eyes abs a warm smile.
Anonymous
1b149a2
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No.150190
150191
>>150187
"Well the speech was most definitely out of this world. i'll definitely consider it."