Dark Star fights against CRT in the school system continues along his path to ensure a future for his and his race's children. Iron conducts a salvage operation finds and recovers hidden treasure. Amber is learning how to exploit simps establishes relationships in her new town. Spark harbors multiple terrorist continues helping Wellspring and the wolf tribe. Silver acts as a step father for unwanted foals gives back to the community at the orphanage. All of this and more
>>153739He blinks, then shakes his head in a double take.
“But he was… red.”
>>153741He blinks
"Oh. Heheh. Get tired of being red and black?"
>>153755"Not exactly. its for work is all i can say."
He grins
>>153761"Oh. Oh. I see. Heheh" He smiles
"What did you do? Dye your coat?"
>>153762"I Did. If you see me out and about call me Solar Night."
>>153763"Ah. I see... Is it best I don't know you?"
>>153764"No,No. You can know me if you want. But others can't know the actual me."
>>153767"Ah" He nods
"Bet you wish you could just change coats like a changeling."
>>153768"That would be useful for what i'm trying to do"
He laughs
>>153769He nods
"So... what are you trying to do, exactly? Or is this one of those things it's best I not know?"
>>153770He Touches his hoof to his chin in thought
"Well, it Would probably be better left unsaid."
>>153773"Just thought I'd Drop by and say hello."
He Shakes his hoof
"I Better get going, Need to catch some Breakfast"
>>153776He extends a hoof. His shake is relatively firm, but somewhat fast and jerky.
"Nice of you to drop by. Take care." He says
>>153778"You Too"
Dark Star Heads to the same side door he Entered through
>>153781The door is at the end of a long hallway. It is guarded by a yellow pegasus, though he stands outside and does not stop or question Dark Star.
>>153790Dark Star finds an exit that leads past a laundry room, and to a cooling unit and a water tower.
>>153791He heads towards the water tower
>>153793It's a structure maybe 30 feet above ground, and 15 feet wide. There's a thick set of wooden support beams, and a small building at the bottom with a steel door
>>153795Whats the Area around the Water Tower Like?
>>153797It's a back area on the lot, not supposed to be the main view of hotel room windows. Concrete and brick. There is a brick wall around most of it
>>153799is there a way out thats not the way i came in?
>>153800To the side, to the street level, or to a parking lot
>>153801He takes the path towards the street
>>153802And so, Solar Night is on the street
>>153804A cart and it's driver trots past. At least one pony on the opposite sidewalk. Looks like another hotel across the street.
>>153805He Walks down the street to see if he can find any Food Stands
>>153806There must be some kind of city ordinance, because there are no food stands.
>>153807His Stomach Growls
He Continues walking down the street
>>153808He continues. There are shops, at least. Coffee shops and the like
>>153809"Hmmmmmm, I Don't Need any Coffee tight now."
He Continues walking
>>153810The thing about the city is that almost anything you want, you can find, if only you have the patience and money.
Dark Star eventually can find waffles, or pancakes, or something a bit different, if so desired
>>153811He Continues walking,Not in the mood for waffles or pancakes
>>153813He's Looking for something more exotic
>>153816Small. A kind of "shotgun shell" build like many bars have; long and thin. There is a counter on one side with a tall, thin stallion - likely a Saddle Arabian or one of that variety - and a few tables on the opposite wall. The light is a bit yellow
>>153817Is Nopony Else inside? its just Dark Star?
>>153818One pony. Looks to be a fairly young female unicorn, kind of a lavender or very light purple color, leaning back in her seat at a table further back. She is holding a book.
The stallion behind the counter is actually further back, evidently cooking something on a pan. He is a shade of brown, and his horn is long and curves slightly.
>>153819He Glances at the Book as he walks to the Counter
>>153820Roll spot
The stallion doesn't immediately come, evidently because he is busy
>>153822Yellow and black striped cover. Title: "The Lonely Hunter"
The stallion comes up to Solar Night
"What can I do for you this morning"
And yes, there is an accent
>>153823"I Would like to try some Falafel, I've Never had any before."
>>153824"Well, you are in luck my friend. Would you like our standard?"
>>153825"Is There a Spicy version?"
>>153826"Oh yes. There are medium and very spicy versions" He answers
>>153827"Hmmmmmm"
He thinks for a second
"Give me the extra Spicy Version"
>>153828"Are you sure though? You say you've never had one before."
>>153829"I Haven't, that's correct,But i think i can Handle My Spice."
>>153830He looks at Solar Night with grave concern
"Very well. One extra spicy falafel, coming up."
>>153831"Thank you,My Friend."
He sits down slighty near the mare
>>153832She continues reading the book as Solar Night can hear the sizzling of a pan on a stove.
>>153833"Interesting book?"
He says to her without looking directly at her
>>153834She lowers the book, and eyes Solar Night
"A bit" she answers, after a pause
>>153835He looks over as she answers
"I'm Not Familiar with that one. what's it about?"
>>153836She raises an eyebrow, and again waits a moment before replying. All the same, she replies:
"It's about two deaf and mute friends."
>>153837"They're Both Deaf and Mute?"
>>153838Another delay in replying, but it ends with her closing the book and saying,
"Yes. They live together in a small town, and communicate by sign language."
>>153857"Seems like a heartwarming tale."
>>153859"One of the two goes insane and is sent to an asylum." She says
>>153864She smiles, albeit a bit awkwardly
>>153865"My Name is Solar Night. Whats yours?"
He Says Casually
>>153868She places the book down, and sits up
"Yeah. Born and raised."
>>153869"Yeah me too, im from a little outside of town though."
>>153871"Yea you could say that, im here for college."
>>153872"Oh really? Baltimare State?"
>>153874Her eyes go wide as she nods in response
"Oh... You just start?"
>>153875"Yea, i'm headed there after this to finalize my enrollment"
>>153876"Nice." She says
"You staying around here, or on campus?"
>>153877He takes out his acceptance letter and looks to see if it says anything about lodging
>>153878It is silent on the question of housing
>>153880"How do you not know?" She asks
And at this time, the stallion walks over to the counter with his
extra spicy falafel
>>153882It's a few bits, of course
"Thank you. Do you need water?"
>>153883"No, I Think i'll be quite fine."
He Smiles
>>153885"Im Sure I'll be Fine. Can you Eat it with no water my friend?"
>>153886"I would not recommend it, especially to one who has never eaten it before."
>>153887"I Enjoy a Challenge,my friend."
He Smiles
>>153888How does a drill sergeant in time of war look on at his graduating class when he wishes them the best of luck, but knowing they are not prepared still, and they are being sent to the slaughter? Dark Star now knows, because he sees this expression on the stallion's face
>>153890It's not too bad. A bit of vegetables. A little spicy
>>153891"Very Delicious. Its Not That Spicy."
He Smiles and Takes another bite