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
>>153639She turns to look back to him, and Dark Star can see, or perhaps even feel, her long tail
"How did you get in, anyways?"
>>153640He Smiles as he feels her tell,and cuddles Her
"Well i may have never Been to school but im very Good in social situations."
>>153641pony is cuddledpony is soft“But like… don’t they require school grades, or a test, or something?”
>>153642"I Talked to Sea Breeze about that. He said he would take care of it,"
>>153643"Ah" She says. "Just making sure"
>>153644"I Uh, I Hope Everything goes well."
>>153645"Good luck" she says
"How are you infiltrating them, anyways? I see you have a new coat and all, but, well, I'm curious."
>>153646"Well,I've gotten in with a set of communists, i met at the speech"
>>153647She nods
"Tell me how it goes. I only really took you as
medium sneaky."
>>153648"Well i might not be Very Sneaky. But i can talk my way out of most situations."
>>153649"You'll need to. I don't think I need to explain to you how bad it could be if you're caught."
>>153650"Im Fully aware of how bad things could get."
He Grabs his bag and shows her the revolvers at the bottom wrapped in linen
"I Think ill be ok"
>>153651She gives a weak smile
"And be careful that doesn't get found."
>>153652"Don't Worry. i keep them at the very bottom. I Appreciate your Concern though."
He Smiles back
>>153653"I suppose I'll see how it turns out" she says, smiling malignly.
>>153655"It's a risk." She says
"Still feel like you can die happy?"
>>153657Pony is nuzzledHer back is still turned to him, but she turns her head to him
"Mostly?!" She says, feigning surprise
>>153658Hello!
wavesAmber and her January boy toy have entered the diner
>>153659He Snickers at her fake surprise
"Yea Mostly"
>>153660"Well... Try not to die then."
>>153661"Crawdads?!" He reacts with surprise
>>153662"You Sound like you want me to come back."
He says teasing her
>>153663"Well, I mean... I don't really mind having a roommate. One who provides a little warmth at night."
>>153664"Uh, okay..." He gives an awkward, toothy smile, as the two walk inside of the diner
>>153665He Smiles
"If i didn't know any better i'd say you have some feelings for me."
>>153667A waitress - a small, pink earth pony filly with a braided yellow mane, and who is in the same cohort as Amber and Mustard Trim - walks up to them. Her voice is high, and she's a little bubbly
"Hello, my name is Blossum. Welcome to Wrecker's Reef. What can I get for you to drink?"
>>153666"What?!"
She is shocked at these allegations
>>153669"Hmmmm...." She seems to ponder this question for a moment
"Yes! Yes we do." She says
She looks over to Mustard Trim,
"I'll have a sweat tea" he says
He blinks, then says,
"No wait. I'll have a hot chocolate too."
>>153671He's
thirstyThe mare takes notes, and walks away, with an "Okay"
>>153673Or rather, he's thurs tea.
This prompts him to look around at the patronage of the restaurant. It appears that winter is indeed the off-season.
>>153675"Yeah, this is nice."
A window above the booth gives a view of the cliffs and the setting sun. He gazes outside.
But of course, the sunset is to be enjoyed, so she follows his gaze to the great beyond.
>>153678The sun is almost parallel to the cost line, and off to the left just enough so that the whole of the orange orb is visible, surrounded by clouds on the horizon. The coast itself is a series of black and then grey rock cliffs, with a grassy hill beyond on the right.
He stares out the window for a while, before turning his gaze to Amber.
>>153678surprised pony face
>>153679"Something wrong? was i off?"
He grins
>>153679She stares out, mesmerized.
"Gosh, it's beautiful…I wonder what painters came to this same exact spot, at this time in the evening…"
>>153683"You know..." He says, "I didn't think of that. It
is kind of like a picture, isn't it?"
He takes his forelegs, and holds them up in two parallel lines, looking through them at Amber
>>153682"Well, I'm still in charge over you in your role as a Voluntary Assistant. So it would be a bit embarrassing to lose you on duty."
>>153684He Grins
"I'm Sure that's the only reason"
>>153685"Don't get too cocky" She says, smiling
>>153684She doesn't seem to take notice of what he's doing.
"It sure is. The ocean isn't a place I've thought about so much, but there's something magical about it and the waves."
>>153687"Well I've thought about it." He says
"But uh... what's magical about it to you?"