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Occupied Equestria - Midnight
Anonymous
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No.155000
155006 155654
Continuing
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155002
Hey, new bread
Anonymous
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No.155003
155005 155007
>>154998 →
Mala says,

"Um, hi"

There's something unintuitive about speaking to Mala. Between his dog-like appearance, and silence, it doesn't seem like he should speak at all.

Nevertheless, White Orchid asks

"So, uh... what are you, exactly?" This is a totally normal question to ask someone and totally not offensive. This goes on.

>>154999 →
"You don't" he answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155005
155008
>>155003
Silver lets the two interact as he finishes his portion of the meal.
Anonymous
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No.155006
155008
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>>155000
Check'em.
This has to be a based bread.
Anonymous
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No.155007
155008 155009
>>155003
Amber looks up at his face with a bumfuzzled expression, her cheeks still red as a radish. "What do you mean I don't?"

>155001
>Silver Sword going out of his way to corrupt a filly young enough to be his granddaughter and having a wide-eyed desire for a traditional marriage
"lawful good" smh
Anonymous
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No.155008
155009 155010
>>155006
Yes.

>>155005
White Orchid asks some basic questions, and Mala answers. Some are questions about what the Kaftar are, which he seems to like to answer, but his knowledge is limited. Some are questions about his past, which he sometimes gives evasive answers about. And some are about Mala's interests, which it seems Mala has not had much opportunity to cultivate in his life. Mala does explain to White Orchid about his father not coming home one day, and about his mother dying. He says a few things about his period of homelessness. Mala admits he's been in jail at least once, though he starts to refuse to answer questions.

>>155007
"I mean you can't" He says

Amber would do it
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155009
155011
>>155007
Sometimes morality is...subjective.

>>155008
Silver looks at Mala, checking that he's doing alright.
Anonymous
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No.155010
155011
>>155008
"But, er, you were able to tell just lookin' at my plot. Ain't there a similar way I could tell?" She swings her head around to look directly at his plot, as if the key lay there.
Anonymous
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No.155011
155012 155015
>>155009
Mala varies between feeling like he contributes something, like in the general knowledge questions, to a sort of fear, like when he's finally asked about his criminal history and experiences.

>>155010
His rump is rather thin

"I didn't see it, Amber" He says with a strong degree of displeasure
Anonymous
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No.155012
155013
>>155011
She blinks and pulls back, looking rather distraught. "You didn't? Are you sure? Do you know what it's supposed to look like?"
Anonymous
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No.155013
155014
>>155012
"I didn't see it" He answers
Amber Sunset
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No.155014
155016
>>155013
"But...but that can't be. I never touched a colt before, I swear! What is it supposed to look like?" She raises her tail and trots in circles, trying futilely to get a look into herself.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155015
155016
>>155011
Silver offers a little something to the conversation:

"Not everyone who has been in jail is bad. Sometimes thieves steal for their families. Sometimes pony kills in self defense and is still tried for murder. Sometimes people are in wrong place at wrong time."

He sidehugs Mala.
Anonymous
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No.155016
155017 155018
>>155015
Mala is hugged, but his ears go down.

White Orchid looks unsure what to make of this.

>>155014
“Uh…” he doesn’t answer
Amber Sunset
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No.155017
155019
>>155016
She looks at him with a hurt expression, tears once more in her eyes. However, she doesn't abandon reason. "I don't know if you're tellin' the truth about being a virgin yourself. If you are, you wouldn't know what a mare's...privates should look like, and if you did know, you wouldn't be a virgin and would be lyin' to me. So why are you pushing this onto me?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155018
155019
>>155016
"But that is not point. Mala has proven character of his heart to me through his actions, and I am very happy to say he is good person."
Anonymous
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No.155019
155020 155021
>>155017
“Uh….” He leans away

>>155018
Mala smiles

White Orchid will listen to Silver, if nothing else
“Uh, okay”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155020
155022
>>155019
"Now, are you going to finish your food, so...Orchid?"
Amber Sunset
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No.155021
155022
>>155019
Amber presses him with an offended tone of voice. "So which is it, Mustard? Have you been with a mare before...a-and looked?"
Anonymous
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No.155022
155023 155024
>>155021
“No?” He says, repositioning himself so that he lays on his belly.

>>155020
“Uh, sure” White Orchid says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155023
155025
>>155022
Silver very carefully pats the colt on the shoulder.
Amber Sunset
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No.155024
155025
>>155022
She sniffles. "So you shouldn't know the difference, because you've never looked at mares with or without that...skin. I...never knew about it myself, how did you find out?"
Anonymous
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No.155025
155026 155027
>>155024
“Well, you know, it’s common knowledge. Ponies talk about it.”

>>155023
colt is carefully pat

It’s clear that White Orchid is still averse to the pats.

He does at least offer a few fries to Mala, who quickly eats them..
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155026
155028
>>155025
Silver is happy to have a nice, quiet moment with two of his friends.
Amber Sunset
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No.155027
155028
>>155025
"But you weren't told precisely how to tell, were you?" She folds her tail underneath her as she sits on her haunches, a pained look still in her eyes. "It hurts when you accuse me like this, Mustard. I'm sorry for hurtin' you, but...but I never said that you yourself were a bad pony, or unfaithful. Yet here you are sayin' I'm a loose mare, because of 'common knowledge' you never learned firsthoof. You would take that over my honest-to-goodness word."
Anonymous
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No.155028
155029 155032
>>155027
He is silent for a while, before meekly offering,

“I didn’t jump on your back and bite your hair.”

>>155026
Mala makes three biting motions to eat one French fry.

Before long, White Orchid is done with his food. Except fir the milkshake, which he continues sipping from.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155029
155030
>>155028
"Milkshake good?"
Anonymous
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No.155030
155031
>>155029
“Yes.” White Orchid says

“I don’t get these often.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155031
155033
>>155030
"We need to fix that."
Amber Sunset
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No.155032
155033
>>155028
"That would still sting less than what you're doing now." She closes her eyes, a tear running down her cheek. "Then, I didn't think you were Mustard Trim. But you know it's me now, and you're telling me to my face that I'm lyin', that I've gone after other colts and wouldn't tell you. If I had, I'd tell you right out, because anything built on lies will fall apart." She starts to openly sob, her upper body heaving. "I love you, Mustard, and that just makes this hurt all the more. I'm worried that, if this is what you think of me...it mightn't work out. I want, I really really want, to give my virginity to you, but if it doesn't and ponies judge me the way you are now, where does that put me? There are two things you can't get back, virginity and an honest reputation, and I can tell you right off I haven't gotten rid of either."
Anonymous
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No.155033
155034 155035
>>155032
Mustard Trim lays his head down on the bedsheets, looking like a scolded dog.

>>155031
White Orchid looks up at Silver, and wags his tail
Amber Sunset
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No.155034
155036
>>155033
Amber puts her fetlock across her eyes. "I'm–I'm sorry fer hurting you, I wish I never did that. You can call me stupid, ignorant, crazy, senseless all you'd like, I deserve it," she whines. "But I would never lie to you, 'specially not about something that affects you. Take me to somepony who knows what to look for, have me poked and prodded all you'd like...but never, ever say I'm lyin'. I couldn't lie to you and still love you, and I love you...." She continues to quietly wail, her body wracked with sobs.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155035
155036
>>155033
"Maybe we can make this kind of tradition whenever we go out and do something. Like next time, when I will teach you how to shoot, we will go out for milkshakes too."
Anonymous
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No.155036
155037 155038
>>155034
"I'm... sorry."
He says, raising his head, still laying on his belly, and looking over towards Amber.

>>155035
White Orchid has a giant smile across his face, and begins to wag his tail.

"Really?! We can do that?"
Amber Sunset
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No.155037
155039
>>155036
The amber-colored filly takes her hoof off her eyes, looking toward him with a pleading expression. Her heaves calm down, but she is still shivering in the cold air.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155038
155039
>>155036
Silver nods.

"Yes we can."
Anonymous
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No.155039
155040 155042
>>155038
"That sounds great! When can we do it?"

>>155037
He raises his forelegs, letting her to move into a hug
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155040
155041
>>155039
"Whenever I come an see you next. Know when you would like to see me again?"
Anonymous
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No.155041
155043
>>155040
"Uh... Now?" He asks
Amber Sunset
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No.155042
155044
>>155039
She shakily gets to her hooves and moves over to him, wrapping her forelegs around him and resting her head on his shoulder. "Do you think I'm a bad pony? Tell me what you really feel," she asks.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155043
155044
>>155041
He smiles at the colt, though a bit sadly.

"Today is busy day, and I have many things to do. Maybe some other day?"
Anonymous
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No.155044
155045 155046
>>155042
Perhaps it pleases her that he is not soft to lay on, feeling instead rather firm.

A second of silence, then two seconds, three, four, five,
"No..."

>>155043
"Aww...." He lowers his head slightly

"Okay..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155045
155047
>>155044
"But we will still spend more time together. You would like that, yes?"
Amber Sunset
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No.155046
155047
>>155044
Amber for her part feels softer, though he can still feel firm, lean muscle underneath.
"I promised you that I'd never belittle you or say hurtful things. I'll add to that, and swear that I never will lie to you, and never have. You can say whatever you want to me, but can you...can you promise you won't ever accuse me of lying, without cause?"
Anonymous
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No.155047
155048 155052
>>155046
He is silent for a moment, and then says

"Kissing the stallion made me wonder."

>>155045
"Yes." He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155048
155049
>>155047
"It will be fun camping trip we will have."
Anonymous
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No.155049
155050
>>155048
He wags his tail
"I'll have something to look forward to"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155050
155051
>>155049
"So...do you think you are ready to go?"
Anonymous
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No.155051
155053
>>155050
"Yes..." He says
Amber Sunset
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No.155052
155054
>>155047
Weird, this didn't update for seven minutes.
She sighs. "I didn't kiss him, he kissed me. I really didn't want to, but he wanted to fool others. I can tell you, it didn't go further than that, not like us. If I was a dishonest, bad filly, I would have lied about the kiss."
She pulls back and stares into his blue eyes. "Does losing virginity mean having a romantic-style kiss, or does it mean something else?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155053
155054
>>155051
"Just meants we have next time to look forward to...son."
Anonymous
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No.155054
155055 155056
>>155052
"Something else" He says. Though he lets Amber close to him, he still looks as if he is cornered.

>>155053
White Orchids eyes are bulging wide, with a great smile
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155055
155057
>>155054
Silver smiles warmly back to White Orchid, before poking Mala gently and asking him to move out of the seat so Silver can get out.
Amber Sunset
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No.155056
155057
>>155054
"Then I am a virgin, or at least was one as of tonight," she asserts.
She posits a question of her own. "You want to take my virginity away, which I guess is a big step. Do you want that because it'll make you feel good or accomplished, or because you really do see something special in me?" She scrutinizes his features.
Anonymous
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No.155057
155058 155062
>>155055
Mala jumps out of the seat

>>155056
His ears are folded down, and is expression is best understood as "Just make it stop"

He answers,
"I uh just uh that's what you do when you marry and I thought that's what we were doing"
Anonymous
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No.155058
155059
>>155057
If he was worried about saying the wrong thing, he need worry no more.

Amber's eyes light up and her pensive expression forms into a grin. He feels nearly crushed as she hugs him with all her strength. "Oh, Mustard! Yes yes yes! I love you so much, mwah!" she exclaims, kissing his cheek.
Anonymous
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No.155059
155060
>>155058
And pony is crushed
squeaky

His fur doesn't taste great, but the taste is distinctly his.
Amber Sunset
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No.155060
155061
>>155059
She rubs his back. "Please, oh please, don't ever accuse me of lying to you without proof. Will you promise me that?"
Anonymous
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No.155061
155064
>>155060
"Why should I have to prove it" This statement sounds almost absentminded, proposed reactively and without real emotion.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155062
155063
>>155057
Silver follows quickly.

"Everyone ready to go."
Anonymous
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No.155063
155081 155384
[1d2 = 1]

>>155062
White Orchid joins

"Where to next?" He asks
Amber Sunset
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No.155064
155065
>>155061
She breathes in and out. "Because I ain't gonna lie to you, and it breaks my heart when you doubt my word and you don't even have evidence. I just couldn't live with somepony who wouldn't trust me...."
Anonymous
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No.155065
155066
>>155064
Mustard Trim is silent
Amber Sunset
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No.155066
155067
>>155065
"I don't ever, ever want to hurt you, Mustard, I love and trust you. Won't you return this love and trust, for my sake?" Her tone is especially pleading.
Anonymous
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No.155067
155068
>>155066
"Okay..." He turns his eyes away

"I just didn't know..."
Amber Sunset
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No.155068
155069
>>155067
"I'll tell you everything you need to know, I promise," she reassures him. "Won't you promise to trust me?"
Anonymous
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No.155069
155070
>>155068
"Okay..." There is a weak smile
Amber Sunset
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No.155070
155071
>>155069
She gazes at him with a hopeful smile. "Promise?"
Anonymous
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No.155071
155072
>>155070
"I promise..." He says
Amber Sunset
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No.155072
155073
>>155071
She exhales, the tension in the air being released, and hugs him tenderly. "Thank you. I'm sorry to put you through this, but I'm glad we were able to talk things through. We can take this...to the next step, without having anything against each other. How are you feeling?"

Do you want to continue this now, or resume tomorrow? Either is okay for me, it's entirely up to you.
Anonymous
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No.155073
155074
>>155072
"I'm okay" he says. He lays on his belly on the bed, keeping his legs close to himself.
Amber Sunset
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No.155074
155075
>>155073
That familiar blush returns to Amber's face. "Let's take this further...if you want...after I use the bathroom real quick." She practically canters into the adjoining room and closes the door.
Anonymous
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No.155075
155076
>>155074
And she is alone in the bathroom
Amber Sunset
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No.155076
155077
>>155075
She spends an almost frustratingly long time in there. Taking care of business is a relatively short affair, but she spends much more time obsessing over how this night has 180'd over the past hour. Not only did she clear up the seemingly last of their misunderstandings, but he (informally) proposed to her! She also wonders about the passion about to ensue and whether it will hurt. She is tired for sure, but her sheer excitement easily overpowers fatigue.

She tidies up her appearance and shuffles out, grinning bashfully at Mustard.
Anonymous
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No.155077
155078
>>155076
Mustard Trim lays on his left side, his right leg extended out in front of him, and his left leg tucked under his body. He lays his head on a pillow with no grin nor smile. His eyes move up to meet Amber, and they have a sad expression.
Anonymous
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No.155078
155079
>>155077
Amber looks crestfallen when she sees him, expecting youthful energy and romance instead. "What's wrong?"
Anonymous
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No.155079
155080
>>155078
“I don’t want to” he says from his position laying down on his side.
Amber Sunset
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No.155080
155082
>>155079
She sits down by his bedside rather than climb up, mainly because there isn't enough room up there without disturbing him. "It's okay, we don't have to. Any particular reason why not?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.155081
155082
>>155063
"Is there anything quick that you want us to do?"
Anonymous
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No.155082
155083
>>155080
Mustard Trim is laying down on the edge of the bed, looking the opposite direction. It is technically possible to lay down beside him and make eye contact from this position, though that would give absolutely no space at all. Rather, Amber is a few feet away, looking over.

“The mood is gone” is all he says

>>155081
“Uh…. I can’t think of anything” he says
Amber Sunset
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No.155083
155084
>>155082
"I know, this night hasn't actually been kind to us," she says slowly. "Except for us the hill, that spontaneity was magical and I hope we can relive that. But…we came to a pretty serious crevasse, and we took the time to build a bridge over that. I'm proud of you–of us–for doing that, because now we understand each other better. The wounds still ache, but they're healing," she says, with a small smile and tears in her eyes.
Anonymous
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No.155084
155085
>>155083
He has a frowning expression.

“Why don’t we talk about something else?” He asks
Amber Sunset
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No.155085
155086
>>155084
"Sure. How good are you at carving wood? What is it like?"
Anonymous
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No.155086
155087
>>155085
"Um uh, well I've done a few things with a knife. I've been learning how to use a lathe. Back in Blackwater I would go by the mill sometimes with a friend of my father, and I had a carving tool. I don't much like the high school in Baltimare, but there is a wood shop that has a lathe. I made a duck."
Amber Sunset
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No.155087
155088
>>155086
"That's really neat! What does a lathe do?"
Anonymous
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No.155088
155089
>>155087
"Well, it's this machine that holds an object and lets you rotate it, while you can apply a drill, or a make a cut, or sand it, or do a lot of things, really."

He starts to sit up.
Amber Sunset
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No.155089
155090
>>155088
She thinks about it for a moment. "That sounds real useful, though I suppose you got to be careful not to get your mane caught in it. Could you show me how to carve wood like that sometime?"
Anonymous
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No.155090
155091
>>155089
He blinks
"Uh, yeah. I tie my mane back while doing it. Most of what I use them for doesn't have that much rotation... but then again I only have a few hours of using them." He gives a weak smile

"Maybe"
Amber Sunset
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No.155091
155092
>>155090
"It ain't a bad skill to have, I'm sure you'll get really good at it." Amber returns his smile, but it's more reassuring. "There's only one type of wood I know how to handle, and it's this…" she says, picking up her mandolin. "In the mood for a tune?"
Anonymous
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No.155092
155093
>>155091
He gives her a smile

"Sure"
Amber Sunset
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No.155093
155094
>>155092
Amber takes a few practice strums and settles into a simple, calmly paced tune. There are no lyrics to this song. https://youtu.be/pv1UkRXo84U

It's surprisingly difficult to find romantic country-style music from the 40's and back. If you have any recommendations go right ahead.
Anonymous
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No.155094
155095
>>155093
He smiles, and sits up on the bed, moving towards where Amber was previously on the floor, and letting his hindlegs fall off.

"That's neat" he says

Well, something like this is the first thing that came to my mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X137NEqGpRI
Amber Sunset
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No.155095
155096
>>155094
Good pick, but it's heavy on the cello and as I'm not a music nerd I'm not sure if it translates well to other instruments. Guitar/banjo is similar to mandolin so those are easier.

She settles into an older tune, one so old its origins are unknown to all but the most astute of scholars, yet the song itself is quite well-known across Equestria. https://youtu.be/8gcL-nweh68
Anonymous
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No.155096
155097
>>155095
He sits there, completely still, eyes fixed on her instrument. By all appearances, he listens intently to every note, as he has every time Amber has played for him. He has something of a smile, but with sad, almost teary eyes.
Amber Sunset
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No.155097
155098
>>155096
Amber moves onto yet another traditional tune, but after a little bit of playing and settling into the rhythm she starts singing. https://youtu.be/XwrKhiuJlNM

"Alas, my love, you do me wrong,
To cast me off discourteously.
For I have loved you well and long,
Delighting in your company.

"Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady Greensleeves.

"Your vows you've broken, like my heart,
Oh, why did you so enrapture me?
Now I remain in a world apart
But my heart remains in captivity.

"Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady Greensleeves.

"I have been ready at your hand,
To grant whatever you would crave,
I have both wagered life and land,
Your love and good-will for to have.

"Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady Greensleeves.

"If you intend thus to disdain,
It does the more enrapture me,
And even so, I still remain
A lover in captivity.

"Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady Greensleeves.

"Thou couldst desire no earthly thing,
but still thou hadst it readily.
Thy music still to play and sing;
And yet thou wouldst not love me.

"Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady Greensleeves.

"Well, I will pray to Celestia on high,
that thou my constancy mayst see,
And that yet once before I die,
Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me.

"Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady Greensleeves.

"Ah, Greensleeves, now farewell, adieu,
To Celestia I pray to prosper thee,
For I am still thy lover true,
Come once again and love me.

"Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady Greensleeves."


When she finishes, she is sniffling and tears are running down her cheeks.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155098
155099
>>155097
Didn't Amber play Greensleeves to him before?

He expresses a number of emotions over this rather long ballad. By the end, he is smiling, evidently impressed

"You memorized all of that?"
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155099
155100
>>155098
No, she was humming it during brushies.

"My ma likes to sing it a lot. She's the reason I got into music, and why I got my cutie mark." She smiles, first at him, then glancing down at her flank.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155100
155101
>>155099
He looks down to her flank
"Why don't you tell me about that?" He looks up to her eyes, then down to her flank again

"I told you mine."
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155101
155102
>>155100
She nestles comfortably next to him, her warm flank pressing up against his, and leans her head against his shoulder.

"Well, it ain't anything special. My ma had this mandolin passed down to her from generations ago, even though her family always lived on the farm. She's a really talented singer, far better than I could ever be, and although our church is miles away we would always go there every week and she would sing there. Well, years ago, when I was just a little filly, there was something of a local talent show there. I had practiced for weeks and weeks on this mandolin, learning everything I know from my ma. My spot was in the late afternoon, and I had such terrible stagefright, especially after a bunch of other foals messed up!" she says, with a giggle at the end.

"But my ma encouraged me on, and I imagined all the folk there to be her. I focused and focused on my performance just as the sun was setting, and at the end everypony was stomping their hooves! My parents hugged me so hard I thought I would burst, because just then I earned my cutie mark!"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155102
155103
>>155101
Mustard Trim moves his legs around her, holding her next to his fur in his embrace.

"Well that sounds pretty special to me" He says, looking down into her eyes

"Got the whole church moving with you, your very first time."
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155103
155104
>>155102
Looking up at him, Amber Sunset exclaims, "It was one of the happiest moments in my life." Blushing and pressing her muzzle up against his, she adds, "I think being up on the hill counts as one of those, too."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155104
155105
>>155103
He smiles, and rubs her shoulder
"Hehehe, glad I could be there for that"
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155105
155106
>>155104
pony is rubbed

"What's your happiest moment in Baltimare?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155106
155107
>>155105
"Heh. It... may have been the hill. Or when you asked me to go to the club with you."
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155107
155108
>>155106
The filly blushes. "Shucks, really? I'm honored."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155108
155109
>>155107
"Heheheh"
He rubs her more, then pulls her closer. He blushes and turns his head.
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155109
155110
>>155108
She nuzzles his neck, as her hoof reciprocates by rubbing his chest, then lower, onto his belly.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155110
155111
>>155109
“Hehe”
He moves lower, going towards her belly as well
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155111
155112
>>155110
Amber looks down his belly with curiosity as her hoof tentatively reaches lower, to touch his sheath.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155112
155113
>>155111
Individual hairs that move away from his belly are visible this close up. Because of his posture, his belly extends further out. His sheath is visible from this angle, with nothing protruding.

She succeeds in touching it, and it gives way a bit, before pressing back. He twitches, and makes a giggling laugh.
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155113
155114
>>155112
Mustard can feel her breath on his chest. She giggles as well in lewd fascination, pushing his sheath away from him and letting it spring back.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155114
155115
>>155113
Push in - it pushes out. The black resident within starts to come out slowly
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155115
155116
>>155114
She stares at the dark snake as it emerges from its den. She puts her hoof on its tip to feel it expand against her frog.

"It really does fit in there. How do you make it grow?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155116
155117
>>155115
It presses and expands in real time, pushing her frog up

"It kind of just does its own thing" He says, slightly embarrassed
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155117
155118
>>155116
She pulls her frog back, continuing to watch it.

"Ever had it grow without you wanting it to?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155118
155119
>>155117
It comes out a little ways, and then seems to stop

"All the time" he answers
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155119
155120
>>155118
She tries to suppress a guffaw at the thought. "Can you tell me an example?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155120
155121
>>155119
"Well, I mean like it'll happen in school or when I'm out in public. Like today in the pool. We were playing together and you grabbed my sides a few times. And there would have been no way to hide it. So I thought of some disgusting memories, and that kept it in. And we were able to play together."
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155121
155122
>>155120
"Oh…." She thinks back to the pool, where ponies would definitely not appreciate a full view of a stallionhood. "I'm sorry, I won't touch you in public then," she assures with an embarrassed smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155122
155123
>>155121
"It's okay. I liked it." He says, with a wide, toothy smile
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155123
155124
>>155122
"Hehehe," she giggles as she grabs his sides, rubbing her hooves up and down.

"If you, erm, have a question about me, I'll do my best to answer."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155124
155125
>>155123
"Why me?" He asks
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155125
155126
>>155124
It doesn't take long at all to formulate a response. "When I told you I was headed to Club Maurice, you didn't hesitate to come make sure I was okay, even though it was kind of scary. I knew then that you weren't just any colt, I could depend on you and you cared about me. You're a stallion."
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155126
155127
>>155125
“Heh”

He smiles, rubs her side, and leans into her.
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155127
155128
>>155126
"Is there any part of me you're really curious about? You don't get to see a lot of mares this up close, do you?"

She looks at him with lidded eyes, her face flushed. Her hoof leaves his side, the fetlock it's attached to slowly brought up his shaft.
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155128
155129
>>155127
“Well…”
He looks down, to her belly and between her legs.

“Yeah. A mare has never let me look there before. Or touch there.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155129
155132
>>155128
Her belly is covered with shorter hair than the rest of her torso, but her meagre fluff is still enough to conceal her ribs and muscles. Her stocky body, though short in length, is rounder than Mustard and most other mares, and is built for hard work rather than speed or beauty.

He most likely has seen ponies' mammaries in a casual context before, as they don't normally wear clothes, or perhaps seen them displayed in erotic magazines, though interestingly they are considered sexier when covered with lingerie. Amber's are set just in front of her thighs and broader than most but shallow, like rolling hills, unlike some mares' which are narrow but dangle between the legs. Young mares that haven't had foals tend to have smaller teats, so there is a good chance hers will deepen with time. Mustard can clearly see her sienna-hued skin underneath the short fuzz that covers it. Her nipples, however, protrude from their middles like soft-tipped orange cones and are completely hairless.

Further down he gets a good view of her thighs and between her legs. The inside of her thighs has much shorter hair than on their outsides, and he can see veins lacing this muscular yet tender area. Her teats do not exist in isolation but their fuzzy skin merges between her thighs and runs all the way back; he may remember this warm velvet had stimulated the underside of his penis exquisitely. It finally terminates in a slight bulge of bare skin at the very back, marking the start of her vulva.

"If-if you want to now, be my guest," she states, a wide embarrassed grin spread across her face.
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155132
155133
>>155129
He looks down in fascination, and cautiously moves his hoof towards her. He places it on one of her teats, and presses in. Then he rubs it, and presses again, trying to appreciate what bounce it has. He moves his hoof along the exposed skin, down to the edge of her vulva, and back again.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155133
155134
>>155132
Amber shudders in pleasure as he gropes her. She rubs her head against his and nickers softly into his ear.

Her teats are delightfully soft, like spongy or bouncy pillows, and he is able to push them in any direction he desires. As he does so he feels her nipple, initially giving way under his frog, firm up and poke him back. However, her mammaries aren't more than an inch thick, and as he presses in he can feel the firmness of her abdominal muscle. When he moves his hoof lower and back again her legs jitter and she sucks in a breath.
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155134
155135
>>155133
When she bites his ear, he giggles, and taps her in the belly

He presses in all the way, let’s the breast come back, then does the same to the other one, and then moves each nipple side to side. He spends a couple minutes playing with them, and gently letting her onto her back.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155135
155136
>>155134
She laughs at his playfulness and nuzzles his neck tenderly. A wandering hoof happens to end up in his lap; it softly prods his testes, feeling how the sack lets itself be pushed around. It moves diagonally up his phallus, feeling around especially around his medial ring and his tip, before moving back down again. It pulls away only when she's repositioned.

Crotchboobs feel good, and it's his first chance to have fun with them since he was a baby foal. He may happen to wonder, if that's his inclination, how big they'll be after a couple of foals, and what her milk will taste like.

As Amber is let onto her back she gazes into his eyes dreamily, her face still red as autumn. If she's embarrassed it only adds to the thrill.
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155136
155137
>>155135
His phallus expands, becoming hard again. The spring in his flesh decreases with each touch. His testes move the first couple times they are touched, abd are soft bags of skin with hard spherical centers. He giggles at the touch. At one time, he closes his legs on her hoof after she touches him, though he lets go.

He lays on his side next to her, his left hindleg on the bed and his right leg in the air. He moves his upper body up, supported by his leg foreleg so that his face is over his, and he looks into her eyes.

He continues rubbing, and messing around on her lower quarters, as he moves down and touches her vaginal lips.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155137
155138
>>155136
She coos softly as he lies beside her, and she takes a sheepish glance at his fully erect member, now pointed at her face. Both of her hind legs are in the air, though she lowers her left so he has better access to her intimate areas. She suppresses her tendency to squirm at his arousing touch.

When his hoof touches her labia, she grunts and he can feel them twitch against him, leaving some traces of moisture. A strong warmth emanates from her vagina when her lower lips open.
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155138
155139
>>155137
He reaches lower, until he has the edge of his hoof on her vulva. He moves it even further, placing his frog over her lips, abs feeling both….

And then he pulls his hoof away
“Amber… there’s something I need to say to you”

Amber may now be wondering if she will ever get to enjoy an uninterrupted experience of intimacy after the hill, or of that will be her one experience in her life.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155139
155140
>>155138
Her breaths come heavy as she feels her love touch her most intimate place. She looks up in surprise, cheeks red, when he interrupts himself.

"Yes, Mustard?" She implores him with her eyes to be quick about it; her body is crying out to her for more.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155140
155141
>>155139
Poor filly is cockblocked by her coltfriend, who choses now of all times to talk about his feelings, just as things are heating up.

"Amber... You're the first filly to approach me like this, to really want me in this way..." He looks away and taps his hooves

"Uh, before we get too into it, well, my mother says that colts who are looking for a wife don't want a used filly. They want a filly who has never been with any other colt or stallion before. I don't know if this is true, but I kind of feel the same way. I would not prefer a used filly. This conversation happens between my mother and my sister every other day" His eyes look away again, before meeting Amber's

"I believe you when you say you are a virgin. I believe me when you say you are not on your cycle and won't get pregnant. I believe you when you tell me you love me. I am flattered that you want me to be your first.. No really, I am. I want to be your first colt... I want to be the first of some filly. I would like to be the one and only of some filly, some filly that I take for life." He looks away, then back

"I cannot say what the future holds. I do not know if we will last together all of our lives, or if we will only last the night. I cannot promise you I will fall in love with you. I cannot promise I will stay forever. I will go along with you if you want to make me love you, so long as you do not disrespect me. But I do not know what will happen. Now that you know that, if you still want me to take you, I will let myself take you. If you do not want me to take you, I will not be offended. If you want to wait, I will wait. I just think it was important I told you that, because I would feel very bad if I did not."
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155141
155142
moment of decision

>>155140
Whenever there's a big gap in my posting today, it's because I took the opportunity to have a nap

Amber is a filly who, unlike Mustard, never felt release this night. Intermittently she has received foreplay well in excess of what gets a pony in the mood to hump or get humped. Several times she has felt the powerful emotions of passion, betrayal, sadness and longing, and after all this she finally thinks happy endings just might be true. Her appraisal of this colt has been a rollercoaster this night, but following her fainting has only gone upward, climaxing with his very informal (and unofficial) offer of marriage.

In short, the virgin's body is craving to be bred right now, here, by this colt who never sired, anestrus be damned. He can see it in how her eyes drink him in, how her body squirms desperately, how her pugnacious little clitoris pushes through its enclosure. He can hear it in her heavy breaths, her soft whines as he waxes on–though she hangs onto every word. He can smell it with the now ample pheromones her vagina is releasing, enough to keep him twitching, maybe even dripping. Most colts would go ahead and deflower her right there, even if it was estrus, and put a baby in her.

Gradually, her breaths return to normal, her squirms slow down, and her vulva stops winking. It's probably for the best he made a lengthened, corny speech, and it may have been intentional to get her in a more balanced state of mind.

"Mustard, you're a gentlecolt to, even now, think about my future, about whether this might harm me or not." She blushes, this time from being honored rather than stimulated or embarrassed.

"My ma would say the same thing, that good and noble stallions want a chaste mare, one who doesn't gallivant around with others. That colts and fillies should be chaperoned before getting married, so they 'come by it honest' when having foals."

"She didn't talk about it that much, but I did know not to go kiss strange ponies, not unless you intend to marry 'em. I didn't know about…this…this is called 's-sex', r-right?" she asks, this time her blush one of embarrassment as well. "But if I had I wouldn't want it outside of marriage, a lifetime commitment, anyway. What little I have experienced tonight, it's…it's magical, somethin' that feels amazing, but that's more than feelin', it's…a lifelong bond." She breathes in and out.

"On the hill, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. If you–if you took my virginity then, I might begrudge you. But you didn't. And since then, you've shown yourself to be a true gentlecolt in every way, 'specially now. I'll admit I didn't give myself very good ground to present myself as honest, and I could be more honest than I am, but despite that you chose to trust me–I meant it, by the way, that I would never lie to you. You forgave me after I mistreated you so badly, and as much as I mean my promise to never hurt you again, I'm still surprised you'd ever think of marriage after that. I found a lot of the talk of my virginity hurtful, but that you think of it as so important proves you don't want some fling, but something better."

She stares into his eyes, her head raised from her supine position. "I guess what I'm tryin' to say is, you're truly special to me. Get a good look at me: if I'm not the pony you would like to spend the rest of your life with–and I understand fully if you don't want that–that's okay, and we can do something else. But if there's a good chance then…then even if it doesn't work out in the long run, I still want you inside me and I'll take my chances, because you deserve everything I can give to you. I don't know many colts to be honest, but you're special to me, and I think you're the one, and I would be honored if we…if we consummated this." She watches his response intently.
Anonymous
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No.155142
155143
>>155141
He smiles at her like she's adorable at first, has a look of concern for most of her response like he is afraid of something, and then smiles at her last words. He takes his hoof, and ruffles her mane.

But at the end of it, he still feels the need to make a follow up question.

"Even though I cannot commit, and it might hurt you with the next stallion, you still want to?"
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155143
155144
>>155142
mane is ruffled

She thinks about this carefully for several seconds. "Y-yes, I do. You're worth that much to me. I love you, Mustard, not just the touch of your body but your bravery, your honor, your understanding. I've seen who you truly are, now, and I want all of you." She smiles meekly at him; she's still on her back, completely exposed.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155144
155145
>>155143
He looks at her and smiles. Then he rolls over, and stands up on the bed, placing a hoof to Amber's left, another to her right, and then over her lower body, until he is overtop of her looking down into her eyes. His eyes almost glow. He places the end of his snout to hers, presses her lips to hers, and then kisses her.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155145
155146
>>155144
Amber gazes into his beautiful blue eyes with intense longing. She lets herself into a gentle, tender kiss, one which has a singular meaning, "I love you."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155146
155147
>>155145
He accepts the tender kiss. But before entering into a kiss of passion, he breaks away so he can be sure his right hoof makes its way down Amber's belly, across her teats, touching her exposed skin, and onto her vulva. He resumes where he left off, more or less, pressing his frog against her soft lips.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155147
155148
>>155146
Mustard can feel her tremble as he tenderly touches her; the thrill of touching a member of the opposite sex–one whom you love dearly, no less–in such a new and intimate way is especially titillating to the teenagers, as not only is it an unfamiliar sensation but it carries the emotional significance of stumbling on a forbidden cache of knowledge.

He is able to get a feel for the shape and sensation of her vulva, his hoof pushing through a couple of scraggly hairs on its underside and feeling the warmth emanating from her lips. It's quite a uniquely feeling organ, being purely soft and fleshy yet almost rubbery, no doubt to protect her interior from the elements. She squirms softly when he feels how much give it has, and when her small clitoris gives his frog a kiss she can't help but moan, "Ohhhh~"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155148
155149
>>155147
Mustard abandons his recently assumed posture so he can have a closer glimpse of her lower extremities, pulling his head back, and trying to look at her.

He moves his hoof, and starts rubbing her lips.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155149
155150
Spoilered
>>155148
This is not a perspective he has seen before, and it's quite an attractive one. Her legs are spread outward so he can see everything of significance, from her anus, up past her soft vulva, past the shallow peaks of her teats, to her cute little face smiling down at him. She gives a toothy smile, her purple eyes gleaming at him on either side of the white band on her forehead.

However, when he touches her intimate areas she throws her head back with a gasp, then sighing. As her moist lips are rubbed they separate easily from each other and he can catch glimpses of her warm, pink interior. Deeply aroused, her clitoris tries to show itself, but given its size it cannot push her labia out of the way entirely, only showing a little pink nub.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155150
155151
>>155149
He moves even further back, eventually getting off of the bed, so he can looks inside her.

He moves his hoof so that the end of it is pressed inside of her, and he moves his hoof back and forth, pushing her lips aside, and forcing his hoof at least part way into her vagina itself.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155151
155152
>>155150
He hears her groan as the even more sensitive interior is touched by his curious hooves. Her vagina is too small to accommodate his hoof fully, at least without a painful amount of force. Trying to get a good look, he sees much the same as before, albeit upside down: up at the top, curved part of her vulva is her small, smooth clitoris, her urethra just below–if he was curious about just where mares peed from–and finally her untouched love canal. Putting his hoof deeper, he can see the ridged walls contract to almost close together, then slowly relax back open as she sighs. He can't quite touch a ring of thin, pink skin which is part of the way down and which obscures a deeper view.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155152
155153
>>155151
For the moment, he is content to touch, and to wave his hoof, back and forth in a repetitive motion, not quite forcing himself throgh.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155153
155154
>>155152
Her labia, and the flesh underneath, have some stretch to them, and he can see the folds of her open vagina shift back and forth with his hoof. He can also directly touch her here; the pink flesh feels soft and warm, almost like the inside of a pony's mouth, but it's slick with something that is decidedly not saliva. He can't tell if this moisture is coming from her urethra or something along her canal. When his soft frog waves across those fleshy ridges, she groans as her rump and legs spasm slightly.

"Does it…does it…aah!…look as good as it feels?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155154
155155
>>155153
He takes his hoof out and examines it, with all of its goo. Then he looks inside of her in all of her glory.

"It's beautiful" He says
And he places his edge of his hoof right back inside of her, rubbing her
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155155
155156 155157
>>155154
It gleams in the light and has a strong musky scent. In fact, being this close, the smell–designed to enrapture mates–is intoxicating, and he may recall fond memories of following mares just a bit too close as they were going through estrus.

Amber doesn't say anything, but he can hear her shallow groans repeat, one after the other, as her chest rises and falls. Her little heart-shaped nub, even if it's not being touched, is regularly pulsing, and he can see her vaginal walls close in on empty air and relax, repeatedly.

Mustard can see her tremulously reach a hoof down and grope her own teat, grabbing it perhaps more forcefully than he might have dared.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155156
155157
Spoilered
>>155155
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155157
155158
>>155155
For a moment, he stares into the tunnel, enraptured by the sight. But when Amber moves her hoof down, he gets the idea, and takes his other hoof, and rubs her other teat. He presses his hoof back inside of her, and against her labia, rubbing her more intensely

>>155156
l-lewd!

Still cute though
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155158
155159
>>155157
Amber, who has never touched herself in this way before, let alone be touched by another pony, makes louder and heavier moans. Though she is staring up at the ceiling, in her mind's eye she can imagine Mustard Trim–her special somepony, her one true love–doing such lovely things to her, being united in one flesh forever and ever. Every part of her tingles as it is laid bare, especially the most sensitive and arousing parts, and the knowledge that her carnal secrets are being shared with one pony is as arousing as the stimulation itself.

And then…

She crests over a hill for the first time ever, and realizes she can ride it down gradually or have a total release. Desperate after waiting so long, the choice is clear. Her moans turn into a pleasured squeal loud enough to be heard by the neighbors, if not wake them up, as her shaking rump lifts off the bed. He gets a front row seat to the first orgasm he witnesses that is not his own. Her clitoris pokes out farther than it had before as her vagina clamps down on empty space, staying in that right position. Her urethra spurts forth a thick, yellow liquid in an arc, perhaps as far as his face but definitely covering her hoof, and repeats a couple more weaker ejaculations before merely dribbling it down her vulva, around her anus and dock and onto the blanket below.

In just a few seconds her rump falls back down onto the bed, and her hooves return to her sides. She is taking heavy breaths, giggling just as he had done on that hill. "I think I just…heh…." she mutters, her mind still in a coital daze.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155159
155160
>>155158
"Eeeep!" He jumps at the liquid, and disappears from behind the bed to go to the bathroom.

For some odd reason, Amber gets the feeling that their neighbors are kind of just used to hearing sex noises at 2 AM.

Her colt, her one-sided bonded life partner, returns to the room after quickly washing off his hoof. He jumps onto the bed, and looks to the little filly.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155160
155161
>>155159
She gives him a sheepish smile. "Sorry, hehe, didn't know…" she murmurs, stuttered with little giggles. Her breaths are steadier now but still rather heavy. For her part, the liquid does not smell like mare's urine, instead having a distinctive musky odor.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155161
155162
>>155160
He gives an awkward smile of his own
"Neither did I..."

He looks at her, lying on the bed, and looks up and down her body. He again stands over her, legs to either side, and he points his muzzle down to Amber's lower regions as he watches his penis make contact with her vaginal lips, and then press inside of her.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155162
155163
>>155161
She certainly looks less restless now and lies there calmly, though not in a frigid sort of way. He can watch his tip push into her relaxed and soft, and now very wet, lips. Amber looks up at him, moaning softly as the main course is finally being realized, feeling his most intimate organ make contact with hers. He may have to push a little lower, sliding down her pink wet entrance to her pleasured sighs, to enter her vaginal canal proper. All four of her legs grab softly onto his body as she looks at him expectantly, her mouth open.

It's easier than he might have expected, helped along by her wetness and extremely relaxed muscles. However, very quickly he arrives at a thin and pliable, but very fragile barrier, and he can go no further without forcing his way past.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155163
155164
>>155162
Once he reaches this position, he stands there in place, and looks to her with hesitation, examining every expression on her face. But then he lowers his muzzle and forces it onto hers, thrusting his tongue into her mouth, and contacting her tongue.

He lowers his hind legs, and presses his hooves in, trying to get the best grip. Then, with slow but very steady force, he pushes into her. Harder. Then harder. With as much force as necessary, he pushes himself all of the way into Amber, as deep into her as he can manage.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155164
155165
>>155163
Amber eagerly presses her tongue up against his. However, as he tears through her hymen she can acutely feel it and almost manages to pull her head away as she yelps in pain into his mouth. It may occur to him that this detail might have been a bad idea: had she bit down–she hadn't–he might have had trouble talking for a while.

She also compresses her vaginal muscles once again in response to the jolt of pain, and he can feel her ridged walls squeeze his hard penis tightly. However, with leverage, being partly in already and with ample natural lubricant he can force himself through easily. As the pain subsides and is replaced with new feelings of pleasure, she rejoins his kiss with gusto and her vagina loosens to better accommodate him. He isn't a tight squeeze but they can feel each other most intimately, with Mustard's member feeling every hot, slick ridge he pushes past. Her inside is very warm, almost hot, and a delightful change to the cold dry air.

She groans and shudders in pleasure–heightening his as her vaginal walls tremble and move in turn–as he pushes deeper, his medial ring and finally the edge of his sheath reaching her vulva. He encounters another barrier, this one thicker though perhaps more pliable, but with the length he has left he would be able to squeeze only his very tip through.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155165
155166
>>155164
He pauses for the moment that Amber yelps. But he isn't going to refuse to her what she's asked for, and instead he presses in as far as he can go, ignoring any complaints of pain. He slowly starts to withdraw, and hen push in again, in several slow movements. He increases the pace, though only slightly. He makes loud breathes through his nose as he moves in her, then out.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155166
155168
>>155165
Two things are very clear, that she was a virgin, and now she isn't.

Amber looks at him with lidded purple eyes as he makes her his mare. Her hind legs rub along his backside as he plumbs her depths. Her vaginal walls slowly clench around his entire length, her rear wiggling back and forth to rub those two sensitive surfaces together, before releasing him with a sigh. Her front legs also wrap around him in a tender embrace as her tongue enters his mouth now. She tries clenching and relaxing her vaginal muscles in different ways, before finding that relaxing to let him in and tightening as he pulls out is the most pleasurable.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155168
155169
>>155166
As before, Mustard Trim takes Amber's deflowering more seriously than her, and the moment is marked with a frowning expression of dread. But this is quickly replaced by gritted teeth, and small snorts as he keeps up the physical activity. He has made a permanent mark on this filly, and he is going to finish her.

He takes loud breaths, pushes in, and makes a few "Ah!" and other sounds, pushing in and out, again and again. There is a small spurt, and Amber's insides are lubricated just a little better. This might be concerning if Amber were (known to be) in heat. But Mustard Trim presses on, not changing his pattern.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155169
155170
>>155168
She closes her eyes, sighing and groaning in pleasure along with the wet sounds of their lovemaking. She has long made up her mind, and has longed for just this. "Oh…harder…please…" she begs in a voice that's almost a whinny. She tries her best to follow his pattern, and though she makes small mistakes she loosens herself to let him in all the way, then tightens to feel every detail of his shaft as he withdraws. Her groans intensify as he presses on, and she can't help but squirm, his penis needing to bend slightly down her tunnel as she twists.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155170
155171
>>155169
"Ah!" He pauses for a moment, breathing loudly, but listens to her plea. He starts again with each thrust faster and further, with more force, in a more frantic pace. He grits his teeth, and breathes loudly through his nose and mouth, making occasional grunting sounds. He presses his hooves into the bedsheets, ruffling them, and spreading out even further to each side of Amber.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155171
155172
>>155170
Amber gasps, again and again as she is carried away by ecstasy, feeling him push faster and harder into her, between her sensitive walls, right up to her cervix. Her teats bounce back and forth as he ruts her with animalistic fervor. She is finally fulfilling her biological urge to mate despite every difficulty, and there is no stopping her.

Her hind hooves dig into his flanks as she lets her legs move along with him, wanting him to keep going, and going, and going. She takes heavier and more ragged breaths as she on the bed beneath him. "Ohh…Mustard!" she yells, followed by another squeal that the neighbors certainly heard. He can feel her climax around him as her walls press in on him like a vice as well as a hot wetness around his base and testicles. Moreover, the powerful muscles just behind those soft pink walls take on an instinctual rhythm, pumping him from base to tip. He might be able to not be pushed across the edge after that, but even if he wants to it would be extremely difficult.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155172
155173
>>155171
"Ah... Ah... Ah!"

Amber feels a spurt of liquid inside of her, then another, and another one. Mustard raises his head upwards, and rolls his eyes.

"Ah..."

He does not, however, stop. He thrusts forward, pulls back, and thrusts again. Liquid fills her insides, and the friction between the two becomes much lesser. Mustard's semen mixes with Amber's blood as it slowly pours onto her bedsheets.

Mustard looks down to Amber and makes a "hehehehe" that crosses a laugh with a whinny. He does not stop with her, but if anything, increases the pace.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155173
155174
>>155172
Amber does not laugh along with him, but is too busy being in the throes of orgiastic passion and moaning loudly. Her clitoris rubs along his wet shaft, sending shudders of pleasure up her spine. She rocks back and forth, as if a ship in stormy seas.

"Yes, y-yes!" she gasps.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155174
155175
>>155173
He lowers his hindquarters to get a new angle on her. He now makes rapid, short thrusts. This higher pace is necessary, because her insides are so wet as to barely have friction, and he will now require eve more stimulation.

He is panting heavily, and mostly looking in front of himself at the wall. Occasionally he looks down to Amber. He looks dazed, and almost out of control of himself. The bed is starting to shake heavily, to the extent it could annoy neighbors.

She can feel his penis not just moving in and out, but hitting every wall. The two are not in sync with each other, so every new hit is in a slightly different place.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155175
155176
>>155174
Amber's mane is utterly disheveled, and she looks to be in a daze herself. The pleasure she is in has surpassed conscious description and she remains enraptured by her continuing orgasm even as another seems to be building. Among the sounds of their labored breaths are also the quick squelches of their union, each quick thrust ejecting some of their copious bodily fluids and dousing her rump and tail.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155176
155177
>>155175
"Ah, ah, ah..."

He makes sounds with every movement, and he has only picked up the intensity, keeping the rapid pace, but now moving faster and deeper. The friction has increased as more liquid has made its way out of her. In and out, he moves rapidly, now moving his hindquarters up for a better angle into her.

He whinnies, and closes his eyes. He goes on like this for an extended period of time, until finally, Amber can feel another spurt, and then another. Each is much weaker than what she felt before, with much less coming out. But Mustard stops, and gives a sound of relief.

He stops moving, still inside of her, and breathes heavily.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155177
155178
>>155176
Amber's moans as well and rolls her eyes back. Her pleasure has increased as she feels his flare push against her deeper walls, then his shaft directly rubbing against her clitoris as he plunges in at a steeper angle. Unlike with last time, however, her orgasm starts after his, the twitching of his rod and the expansion of his shaft finally pushing her over the edge. Like with his, there is much less fluid and significantly weaker, her muscles gently holding him and helping to squeeze out a few more drops.

She lies there, still lightly gripping his shaft, and looks up at him with tired breaths. "I love you. I love you so much."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155178
155179
>>155177
He moves a few more times, thrusting in and out of her. But he's more or less spent for moment. He is breathing loudly, and is making small laughs, much the same as he did on the hill. His eyes were and are unfocused, moving around in whatever direction towards whatever in the room.

"I... hehe, I might... love you too hehe"

He collapses, and lays ontop of Amber in full contact with her body. He is still inside of her.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155179
155180
>>155178
She giggles along with Mustard, pausing for breath. She feels him inside of her some more, appreciating first, how much softer he seems to be now, and second, how much fluid is still in her. Lovemaking is a much messier affair than she would have guessed. Amber holds him tightly with her hooves, feeling how his chest rises against hers several times before she gently flips him onto his side, then his back, with her on top of him now.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155180
155181
>>155179
Mustard whinnies, but let's Amber move him. He is bigger than her, and he has a very dominating position over her, and more or less has her pinned to her bed. But he rolls, moving with her. He doesn't seem to want to pull out of her however. His chest rises and falls rapidly, as he seems to be out of breath. He continues his "hehehe" laughter.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155181
155182
>>155180
She doesn't pull him out, but rather lies on top of him. Despite the chill air, her coat is slick with sweat and she holds herself tight to him to share his warmth. She giggles awkwardly alongside him, her face flushed. "This is…this is more fun than I expected. I, uh, like you inside of me."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155182
155183
>>155181
"Hehehehe. Yeah. Me too. I like it"

He has an unnaturally wide grin on his face, and still seems somewhat dazed.

Laying on top of him is considerably more pleasant for Amber than being underneath him. Amber is actually not that far off in weight to Mustard Trim, but he can get over it.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155183
155184
>>155182
"Want to, um, do this more often? Weekdays won't work, but, er, how about weekends?" she propositions with an embarrassed smile.

Compared to Mustard she can keep her legs straighter, so it may be a little more comfortable than it is for him.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155184
155185
>>155183
He lowers his ears and looks up at her with puppy dog eyes

"Are you sure weekdays won't work?"
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155185
155186
>>155184
"Can we sneak it in? And I have to work two jobs…" she says with a worried frown.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155186
155187
>>155185
"That's all the reason more why you'll need it. Maybe in the morning? Uh, the afternoon? Maybe late at night? Maybe there is somewhere to sneak off to?"
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155187
155188
>>155186
"Morning, uh…I wouldn't want to tucker us out. Afternoon…only time is between jobs, and ponies would notice. After work, maybe?" she replies, uncertainly.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155188
155189
>>155187
"After work is great! I can walk you home, and I can stay by for a little while."

He looks at her pleadingly.

"Maybe there is someway to squeeze in the early morning? Before work?"

Amber likely appreciates this shift in leverage in their relationship, where this colt who wouldn't have sex with her because he wasn't sure he wanted to be her coltfriend, is now practically begging her to let him radically alter his schedule so he can stop by her apartment at strange hours. It's amazing what 20 minutes can do.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155189
155190
>>155188
Entire nations have been ruined before by the allure of good sex. Even crazy marefriends may be considered "worth it" because of passion in the bedroom.

"Early morning? Ain't you got school? How will you keep your ma from finding out? Your teachers? Your friends?"

She is wearing a dopey smile as well as she lies on him, her tail sluggishly moving from side to side as if to stretch some muscles. Her insides give a playful little squeeze, letting that part of him feel her strong heartbeat.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155190
155191
>>155189
“Yes. Uh…. Well you don’t go to the same school, so my teachers won’t know…”

He smiles at the squeeze, but he’s at the physical limits of what he can sustain. He is less firm than before.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155191
155192
>>155190
"I was talkin' about the smell…you'd have to wash up each time." The air does indeed lie heavy with not just the lingering scent of her arousal but also the strong smell of sex.

"And after work…it's a bit out of the way for you. Are you sure there ain't a place around the restaurant where ponies won't mind if we have a little private time? And how, erm, I wouldn't mess up my dress?"

The young mare relaxes on him, content to wait out his refractory period. She isn't quite sore or exhausted yet, and his sexual pleading is slowly arousing her once more. Her nipples poke into his abdomen as she arches her back and stretches her forelegs out, placing them on top of his shoulders.
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155192
155193
>>155191
“Oh.” He says. “Uh… it won’t be that bad.”

He smiles giddily at her suggestion

“Yeah, we should look for that. Surely there must be somewhere.”
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155193
155194
>>155192
Amber looks at him salaciously with those lidded eyes, then nuzzles and kisses his cheek. "I think I'd like that. Just…just bring something to clean up with."

Her warm breath brushes past the short fur on his face. "I didn't know what to expect with that, at all, but it was…it was heavenly. How was it for you?"
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155194
155195
>>155193
He looks at her almost dopily, smiling widely
“Heh, okay” he says to her first remark

And in reply to her question,
“Intoxicating”
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155195
155196
>>155194
"Mmm, you're intoxicating," she remarks, going for a slow but passionate kiss on the mouth.
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155196
155197
>>155195
“Hehe” he pushes her mouth away with a nuzzle, but then goes in himself, moving her muzzle back, and kissing her in a union he does not soon break.
Anonymous
0790afe
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No.155197
155198
>>155196
She closes her eyes and lets herself be carried off by this simple, yet heartfelt act. Her fetlocks make an attempt to massage his shoulders, and he can feel her contract briefly several times.
Anonymous
5a5cd82
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No.155198
155199
>>155197
He moves his forelegs around her. He continues the kiss, gently rubbing her tongue. He repositions his hind legs to find a new angle, and starts small humps, though he does so with a kind of insincerity, like he does not intend to commit to it.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155199
155200
>>155198
Amber clearly enjoys his embrace as she rubs her chest against his; his hooves can feel the winter fluff of her coat and her now unkempt mane. Her tongue engages in a slow dance and attempts to intertwine with his. She doesn't reciprocate his humping motions, as if she is waiting for him to be ready, but he can feel her clitoris and labia twitch against him involuntarily.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155200
155201
>>155199
Her mane surely hangs down over the colt, draping him in hair. Some likely irritate. He moves his forelegs down lower, so that they are on her sides.

He tries to grab Amber with his thighs, so that he can push her slightly off of him. With this small distance, he starts humping movements, remaining deep inside her, pulling back slightly, and then moving back in. He grows more firm inside of her, and he whips his tail up, and then over to the side.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155201
155202
>>155200
Amber gently disengages from the kiss and pulls away from his grasp. At first she leans at a 45º angle with her forehooves on his chest, then she finally pushes herself vertical and whips her mane back. He can see everything on her front, her face, her chest, her belly, her teats, and finally the vulva holding him inside.

She repositions her hind legs to have balanced support on the bed, and then pushes herself slowly up until his medial ring pops out, then lowers herself again with a soft moan. She starts repeating this movement, using more distance than he is capable of alone.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155202
155203
>>155201
He looks up, smiling at her. He moves his legs up to her, holding her legs, and holding her up. He tries to move as well.

"I'm a little spent" he admits
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155203
155204
>>155202
She looks down at him with a tired yet earnest smile. "It's okay, just relax," she reassures him.

This is not a comfortable position for a pony, as ponies are made to use four legs, not two, but she makes it work with her strong thighs which he can see in detail. This sex-hungry mare is in control here and is rutting herself using him rather than simply being rutted, and she settles into a slow but deliberate rhythm. Her vaginal grips him tightly as she pulls up and partly out, and then loosens as she leisurely lets gravity pull her all the way down until he pokes her very cervix.

With every upward or downward movement she says something lovey-dovey, interspersed with a grunt or sigh, such as, "I…ooohhh…I love you sooo…ah!…much!"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155204
155205
>>155203
The angle absolutely lets him go deep inside of her. Or rather, it lets her place him deep inside. As the liquid comes out under gravity, her grip on him becomes tighter. He isn't as firm as he was a half hour ago, but he at least has hardness left in him.

He has a wide grin
"Heh heh"

That's actually a pretty cute mental image
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155205
155206
>>155204
A side effect of the position is that whereas before it would drip onto her rump and the blanket before, here the results of his previous intercourse drip down his shaft onto his testicles and crotch, particularly as her sensual lips give him a kiss every time at the bottom of the cycle.

Up and down she goes, biting her lip in concentration and looking between the scene of the action and his grinning face. His lack of complete firmness means he can feel himself deform slightly as her soft ridged walls drag across him, trying to bring him towards the ceiling. Yet it's still enough to let her give him her deepest recesses, surrounded on all sides by delicate pony.

"This is…hhhuh…good exercise," she remarks, shivering from pleasure. "I can…keep this going as long as you want…mmmh…but let me know when you want to go faster."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155206
155207
>>155205
Before, he was able to pass all of the mess onto Amber and her bed. Now, it is unavoidably his problem.

He focuses his expression on her belly. He moves a hoof, and uses it to touch her teats, and press them in. Inside of her, he can feel him twitching. He tries to move his hindquarters up to help in the movement, though the logistics do not work in his favor. He rubs his his other hoof across her.

"I don't know if I have any more in me." He says, smiling awkwardly.

"But you're uh, you're welcome to try"

He starts breathing heavily again
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155207
155208
>>155206
If he truly wanted to avoid as much mess on him as possible, he should have gone for doggy style.

poke

Her teats are as soft as ever, but her nipples are also as hard as he's ever felt them. A wonderful thing to touch as he's being ridden.

As if taking his statement as a challenge, she closes her eyes and pushes herself up and lets herself fall down with growing frequency. A plap sound repeats as her genitalia collides against his, and part of her mane falls over her left eye. Having only just used her vaginal muscles for the first time tonight, she easily loses her rhythm and can't regain it. Instead, her tunnel becomes constantly moderately tight and she tries twisting and squirming her lower body, pushing her walls into his tip at various sensitive angles. With her forelegs at her side and her expression that of labored concentration, it looks like she is in some kind of erotic dance.

Looking back to her teats, they are bouncing and shaking with every movement. Did they look the same way as she was galloping up the hill, or during their previous lovemaking on her back? Whatever the case, they are quite mesmerizing.

Her breaths become heavy and labored, and it's hard to tell whether it's from exertion or because of her mounting pleasure. Her moaning becoming ever faster may suggest the latter.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155208
155209
>>155207
He moves his hoof so that her left nipple moves across the frog of his hoof as she goes up and down, rubbing against him. He stares in fascination at the other nipple, as it moves up and down and bounces.

Inside of her, she can feel him hardening and firming up. She can feel him flaring inside of her, and providing a new sort of friction on her walls. The liquid drains away slowly, steadily, and the friction becomes something kind of like an aggressive tickle on her genitals
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155209
155210
>>155208
"Hhh…ahhh…ohh–ohhh!"

It's impossible to tell by how much his stimulation of her nipple adds to her pleasure, but she looks to be in a state of frenzied bliss. Her moans become louder and more erratic as he flares inside her, but she shows no signs of stopping or even slowing. She lengthens her strokes, pushing his wide, sensitive tip from nearly her entrance up to the very end of the cave, and back again. It feels like she's trembling, inside and out, as she pushes herself even faster, her midsection writhing to and fro in sheer ecstasy.

And then…

Her eyes shoot open briefly before she closes them again, and she slams her rump down onto his groin with a loud squeal followed by longer but slightly quieter squeals, ending with loud pants. His entire length is encompassed in her warmth, the very tip just poking past her inner barrier. He can feel her push thick, viscous liquid around his penis, it dripping down his testicles and onto his perineum. She presses on his member, again and again, her wavelike muscles rolling from base to tip, intent on milking every last drop of virility from him. The sensation is overwhelming in the way no hoof or mouth could ever be.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155210
155211
>>155209
Inside of her there is a twitch, another twitch, and then a slight movement down followed by increased hardness. Amber might feel a last spurt of liquid, smaller than what has come before, abs then a second twitch, and an even smaller spurt.

He has his head raised, looking at her belly. Then his head collapses back, along with his forelegs across the bed. His eyes lose focus as they point towards the ceiling. He opens his mouth in a drunken smile.

Though he contains his voice more than Amber, he cannot remain silent
“Ah… Ah…”
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155211
155212
>>155210
Amber clenches her vagina one last time before relaxing and falling forward onto his chest, her natural urge satisfied. Her forehead presses up against his cheek while her tongue has lolled onto his collarbone. For several minutes, she utters nothing except for pleasured sighs.

And then…

"I'm really thirsty…"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155212
155213
>>155211
He makes several more small laughs, before leaning his head back. He closes his eyes. Inside of her, he is finally going limp.

“Huh?” He says to Amber, his eyes still closed
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155213
155214
>>155212
She giggles and nuzzles him, before wearily dragging herself to her hooves, his member wetly falling out. She gets off the bed and, with stiff and limping hind legs, walks over to her canteen and the faucet. If he could summon the energy to look, he would see her tail raised and a mixture of her marecum and his seed dripping off her open lips onto the wood floor. She thirstily gulps down the cold water until she's satisfied, then fills her canteen and carries it with her mouth back to Mustard on her bed.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155214
155215
>>155213
His muzzle sticks up, slightly leaned back. He smiles, opens his mouth, and makes yet another small laugh. He does not open his eyes. Indeed, he lays there the entire time Amber is up, like he’s already fallen asleep. He is like this even as she approaches with the canteen.

The sheets are covered in three different bodily fluids.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155215
155216
>>155214
He can easily tell when she moves away and approaches from her heavy breathing alone. She places the canteen next to his head and kisses her mate on the cheek.

"Come on, drink some water and let's sleep," she gently coos.

She grabs the blanket and tries to pull it from under him, as they were on top of it the entire time. In retrospect her admonition not to "wet himself" was completely ridiculous.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155216
155217
>>155215
He opens his eyes like he’s surprised, blinks, looks up at her, and raises his head to the water, drinking some.

There is also sweat, so four different bodily fluids on the sheets and blanket.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155217
155218
>>155216
Amber helps him drink the water while he's lying down. There is no trace of her earlier concern about messing up her new bed.
Anonymous
bc518ba
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No.155218
155219
>>155217
He sips the water, and takes what Amber gives him, but it’s pretty clear he’s out of it by now.

It’s 3:00 AM, and Amber is going to feel very tired at Church tomorrow morning
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155219
155220
>>155218
Worth it. She pulls the covers up over them and climbs in next to him, her legs draped over his torso. "Thank you," she whispers, already drifting off to sleep.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155220
155221
>>155219
He takes up a significant portion of the bed, and he doesn’t move from his central position. His body does, however, provide a ready source of heat, so there’s something to be gained by his presence. He’s probably already asleep.

The little filly is alone now, left to her thoughts.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155221
155222 155223
Spoilered
>>155220
It's not a situation she's used to; for the first time, she is snuggled next to a member of the opposite sex, her marehood still leaking down her rump. Were she not completely worn out by a full night, sleep might be difficult, but it comes swiftly enough.

Before she becomes lost in the world of her own dreams, she thanks Celestia, Luna, and Cadance for granting her the best night ever, and for a coltfriend she can truly love. Any worries of the present or future are lost in this post-coital bliss.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155222
155223
>>155221
Amber a cute

All in all, a better night than the night before. Some rocky patches, but it ended up well.

She falls into sleep. And what dreams may come....
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155223
155224
>>155222
>>155221
Amber falls into deep sleep, and deeper dreams.

When she wakes, she can remember the following snippets of several dreams.

Above all else, what is remembered is not the scenes delivered nor the sights nor even the feelings, but a sound. Overlaying her whole experience of the night are memories of sound. The sound is the music she heard that night in the Club Maurice from the viol player, remembered wholesale from his performances. Every note, every pitch matched as it occurred that night; or at least, as far as she can recollect it.

Amber's first remembered dream is of her, standing on a dock by some river she must have seen in a movie, or in childhood. On the dock with her is the fluffy unicorn that came into the shop a few days before looking to buy clothing for his griffin lover There is a small steam boat there. The fluffy unicorn extends a hoof and asks for her to come aboard. The music playing is a piece that played at the Club Maurice just as her dance with Mustard Trim was nearing its end. It conveys a sense of excitement, and of journeying into the unknown.

The next scene is understood to be a later portion of the same dream as above, though how the dream progressed in such a way as to produce two scenes that so radically vary in character is not understood.

In the dark of the night between the lights of apartment buildings in a mild rain, Amber stands on the roadway next to an unseen character understood to be the fluffy Unicorn. A slew of police officers fire their guns at Amber and the unicorn from the side of the street and from black vehicles, while the unicorn shoots at them with a submachine gun. The music makes a sudden drop after a peaceful interlude; it's that sound of a rabbit that hops across a field, before a falcon swoops down and takes it.

The next scene is of Amber talking to Mustard Trim on the hill. In the beginning of the scene - actually for the entirety of the dream, really - Mustard is that kind of jovial (introverted, but jovial) personality, talking to Amber for all of her questions. Asper Spring walks up next to him, and he places a leg over her. He explains that she is pregnant with their first child, and the two will be married by the summer. And the music? Imagine the stars, or the northern lights, hanging in the heavens as bright, beautiful lights that shine over all. Now imagine those same lights, those bright shining stars, crashing to earth. So the music follows though with the actions of the dream, the stars crashing as Asper's pregnancy is announced.

The final - actually it's the penultimate - dream is of Amber returning to her family farm. It's broad daylight, almost overly bright. They ask Amber how she is doing in the big city, and want to know what she's been up to. The music suggests happiness and familiarity. From a yellow taxi - the same tax Amber arrived in, by presumption, Amber sees Red Scabbard exit, holding a manila envelope. She knows where she has seen that envelope before. The music suggests hidden danger. Red Scabbard takes that envelope, and gives it to her father. Her father in turn opens it, and shows the contents to her mother as well. It's photographs of her having sex with Mustard Trim. Her father and mother are horrified, and then disappointed, yelling at her and calling her a whore. The music builds to a crescendo. Red Scabbard looks at Amber with a malign grin. His eyes reveal that he is a changeling.

The final dream has her start outside of the Club Maurice, looking through a whole in the wall next to the entrance. This dream is unique in that the sound cannot be recalled. Whereas the music that played before were sounds she had heard before, these sounds are completely new; nothing she has ever heard before. Indeed, they are not like any sound ever heard, as the air cannot transport them. Perhaps it is for that reason she does not have a precise memory of what the sounds were, so much as the thoughts they left on Amber. But something about the sound implies gods - Alicorn spirits - frolicking in the ether that lies between celestial bodies, being stalked by malign entities, attacking them, then fleeing. Amber's point of view is very vivid, as it really does feel as if she were there, experiencing this. She moves through the whole in the wall, and past tables where patrons have left drinks. The diamond dog is not there, nor the Pegasus waitress from Las Pegasus, nor Dark Denizen - though she does smell cigarettes. Alone in the dream is the aging white griffin, who plays his viol on the stage. She moves closer and closer to him as the heavenly sisters fight a rearguard action, withdrawing. She moves even closer, until she is before him. He stops playing, and with this is the one and only moment of silence in the entire dream. He turns his almost glassy blue eyes to Amber, and has an expression of fear.

Then she wakes.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155224
155225
>>155223
Amber shudders awake, her eyes shooting open. She checks to make sure Mustard Trim is still next to her, and if he is, she rubs her hooves across his chest just to make sure.

"Mustard?" she whispers, unsure if he's awake.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155225
155226
>>155224
Yes, he's still there. Very much still there, as Amber has been partly over him the entire night. His mouth is partly open, his eyes are closed, and he lies on his back. Amber may for a moment worry if he is dead, because his position is perfectly the same as when she saw him fall asleep. This is fortunately disproved by the rise and fall of his chest. He also has an erection. He does not respond to the whispering.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155226
155227
>>155225
It was just a dream, he would never leave me.

The anxiety arising from her dreams gives way to her amusement that, a few hours after he completely spent himself in her, he's once again at full mast. She slowly moves the cannon of her hind leg up and rubs it against his underside, pressing it toward his belly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155227
155228
>>155226
It’s been more than a few hours. Judging by the light it’s mid morning or near it, well past the time Amber would normally wake up. Then again, it’s not that much different than the situation the morning before. Amber Sunset feels drowsy, and generally not well rested. Asper Spring remains a maiden, and most importantly, in a different town.

As Amber rubs him, he twitches. There’s some resistance to being pushed to the belly, but she manages this, rubbing him against his fur.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155228
155229
>>155227
She needs to get up, but clearly Mustard has his own needs, and who can better satisfy them than herself? She contentedly rests against him, her hind leg moving up and down his shaft repeatedly. The hoof of her foreleg creeps downward along his chest until it reaches the underside of his tip, which her frog slowly rubs.

It occurs to her that her blanket and sheets will need serious cleaning after this, but she crossed that bridge when she lost control the first time.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155229
155230
>>155228
The sheets are most definitely in a very bad state.

There’s a little bit of heavier breathing from Mustard, who closes his mouth. He appears to still be asleep. For every push down, his flesh pushes back up. When she lets go or moves back, there is some bounce. He twitches again.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155230
155231
>>155229
She pushes her forehead against his cheek, trying to let the contours of her snout meet up with those of his head. She continues her ministrations, her forehoof feeling every bump, ridge and detail of this tip that she felt deep inside her not long ago.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155231
155232
>>155230
She can feel the ring and the ridges. She can also feel the short hairs on his face.

He makes a few sounds, smacks his lips… and then opens his eyes, and looks around.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155232
155233
>>155231
Mustard awakes to find that not only does he have a boner, but his fillyfriend is right beside him, actively touching him there.

"Hey, you. You're finally awake," she says with a smirk.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155233
155234
>>155232
“Huh?”

He looks around, and sits up. It takes him a minute to realize he crossed the border with Amber last night, and he looks almost confused.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155234
155235
>>155233
Amber throws her hooves around him in a hug. "How are you feelin'? We really tired each other out."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155235
155236
>>155234
After a few seconds of not understanding where he is, he comes to an acceptance that there are worse things to wake up to than your filly friend holding your genitals.

He smiles, and leans into Amber

“I’m okay. Still tired though.”

He nuzzles her neck.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155236
155237
>>155235
She nuzzles him back with a serene smile. "I'm gonna get up. Do you want to come with me to church? I'll treat you to breakfast afterwards."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155237
155238
>>155236
“Yeah” he says smiling,

“Ill come with you. Unless you wanted to come with my family.”
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155238
155239
>>155237
An overjoyed grin spreads across her face. "I'd love to go with your family!" But she pauses. "Are you sure they won't mind?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155239
155240
>>155238
“Uh…” he looks away,

“I’d have to explain where I was… and where you came from to them.”
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155240
155241
>>155239
"We could tell them the truth," she suggests. "We're made for each other, I don't think they would mind too much about what we did."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155241
>>155240
He has a wide, anxious grin. Then he taps his hooves together.
“I don’t know about that…”
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155242
155243
Amber puts her hind leg on his other side and shifts her weight so she's practically on top of him. She lovingly nuzzles her soft muzzle against the side of his own.

"I think I can make a good impression. I can promise to always be the best possible filly for you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155243
155244
>>155242
The shift in her body meets no complaints at all from him. He smiles at the nuzzle, and submits to her new position.

“Maybe I’ll say I met up with you this morning.”
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155244
155245
>>155243
She frowns slightly.

"I wouldn't want to lie to your kin. But…I'll leave it up to you, and go along with what you want."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155245
155246
>>155244
“We can’t let her know what we did last night. Even if she knows we shared the same bed for the night, she’ll know.”
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155246
155247
>>155245
Her ears fold down, but she reluctantly agrees. "Okay…"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155247
155248
>>155246
He pets her.
“I’m sorry. But you can let her know you are my filly friend.”
He smiles at her
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155248
155249
iwtcird.gif
>>155247
"Alright, I guess I'll have to unlearn everything I learned about you last night," she says with a wink.

She stands up on top of the bed, her hooves ruffling the very disordered sheets, and starts stretching. Her face dips down to his chest, then she balances back until her lower body bounces into his erection.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155249
155250
>>155248
“Hehe” he smiles, and ruffles her back, clearly enjoying the attention.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155250
155251
>>155249
She bows down low, her face nearly touching his. "You want to wash together?"

Then she swings up again, his member brushing against her lower belly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155251
155252
>>155250
“Yes.” He says, with an excited expression
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155252
155253
>>155251
Amber jumps off the bed, smiling back towards him. Her rump and tail are still plastered with the remnants of last night's emissions.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155253
155254
>>155252
Mustard looks around at the devastation on Amber, the sheets, the blanket, and on himself. Then he gets up, and follows Amber
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155254
155255
>>155253
There is a slight problem. The shower stall in her bathroom doesn't have enough room for one pony to stand without being upright, let alone two. She suggests a solution with a blush on her face.

"One of us can stand up while the other does a hoofstand to get washed. Then we switch places. I can't easily reach my rear end anyways…"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155255
155256
>>155254
He rubs his chin
"Why don't we get a little dirtier, then shower?"
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155256
155259
>>155255
She blinks as he propositions to her, then coyly smiles.
"Alright, let's do that."

be back in a couple of hours
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155258
Ok. back
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155259
155260
>>155256
He smiles and moves towards her from behind. He walks up by her right side, and then places a foreleg over her back. But he doesn’t stop there. Rather, he moves his hoof forward, trying to find her shoulders, or some place of support. Then he moves up the other leg, until he is almost standing on her. He fails to get a footing, slides down, and then he pulls his legs off of her.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155260
155261
>>155259
Despite her small size Amber is solid enough support. Unfortunately Mustard needs to practice his technique.

"Mustard?" she asks uncertainly.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155261
155262
>>155260
“Yes?” He says, unfazed. After moving off, he walks forward, so that his muzzle faces Amber. He has a joyful smile.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155262
155263
>>155261
"How do you want to do this?" she asks with a small smile.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155263
155264
>>155262
“How do you want to do this?”
He has a wide smile, and walks around in front of her
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155264
155265
>>155263
She blinks, then looks away, blushing. "Er, I don't really know…but I am a little sore, so slowly please."
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155265
155266
>>155264
“So am I” his smile is awkward

“I suppose we can wait”
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155266
155267 155268
>>155265
A mischievous smile spreads across her face.

"Want me to clean you off in the shower?"
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155267
155269
>>155266
“Uh…” there is some hesitation

“Sure”
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155268
>>155266
Wait no. No hesitation. Just a “sure”.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155269
155270
>>155267
She enters the bathroom and stands on her hind legs in the shower, facing the shower head and bracing with her forelegs on the wall below it.

She explains her brilliant plan. "Could you do a hoofstand so you're upside down, facing away from me? You can lean on me or this wall for support."
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155270
155271
>>155269
He blinks, mouth open.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155271
155272
>>155270
She smiles reassuringly at him. "Don't worry, it's a tight fit but I'll keep you up."
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155272
155273
>>155271
“Uh…” There’s a disconnect between Amber and Mustard Trim
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155273
155274
>>155272
"Don't worry, we could do it the other way first and you can wash me first!" She drops down then lifts her hind legs so they're under the shower head, and she's standing with her head downward. "This is the only way we can bathe together." There's one thing he can be sure of: necessity breeds creativity.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155274
155275
>>155273
Mustard’s ears fall down.

“We’ve had sex once” he says. “And I already have to stand upside down.”
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155275
155276
>>155274
She looks disappointed at his reaction. "We can wash separately…it was just an idea…" she mutters melancholically.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155276
155277
>>155275
“No no, it’s….” He sits down, but doesn’t seem to know what to say. Or more accurately, he doesn’t want to say it.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155277
155278
>>155276
Amber gets out of the shower and lies down next to him, her head in his lap–or, at least as much as she can accomplish with his projection in the way. "You can tell me if you want, or don't if you don't want to. I just thought you might like it, it's…intimate."
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155278
155279
>>155277
“No no. I want to. I want to be intimate. I would like to shower with you sometime. It’s just….” He looks down, although with Amber’s angle. “I like new and adventurous sometimes… but if every single thing we do has to be more adventurous, more risky… just, more than the last thing we did, I am not going to win.”
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155279
155280
>>155278
His fillyfriend looks up with her gentle purple eyes. "I think I understand." She stands up and gives him a short kiss on the lips before pulling away. "I also prefer going slowly. But…you already put yourself inside me. We wet on each other several times–if that's the right word. I don't know how we can be more adventurous than that." There's a strong blush on her cheeks.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155280
155281
>>155279
He smiles, briefly closing his eyes for the moment of the kiss. He has a wide, awkward smile.

“Yeah, heheh. I’ll wash with you when we get to a bigger shower. Or maybe in a lake or something.”

He continues smiling in that way, knowing he’s made a wrong move, but not really able to get out of it.

Perhaps Amber laments her poor vetting that led her to this stallion. Perhaps she takes solace in the knowledge that stallions, like all things, are replaceable.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155281
155282
>>155280
Amber won't let a few quirks get between her and true love. Or, at least, that what she hopes.

"Mmm, a lake, we could make love like seaponies…" she remarks, clearly not deterred by the prospect of sex. "Do you still want to 'get dirty' before we wash?" she asks, batting her eyes.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155282
155283
>>155281
“Yes.” He says, likely looking to make up for his previous misstep.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155283
155284
>>155282
"Well, I'd figure we'd distracted later otherwise, and we can't have that can we?" she asks, standing and eyeing him up. She thinks for a moment about how to do this before looking down and bopping him in the phallus with her hoof.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155284
155285
>>155283
“Yeah, we might be busy the whole day.”
His phallus is soft, but mostly extended out from the sheath. It’s long and floppy, and hangs from his underside. It bounces, and swings back and forth a few times.

He starts to move around, heading towards Amber’s backside.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155285
155286
>>155284
The petite mare giggles as he flops around. She turns his head to see what he does next.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155286
155287
>>155285
He makes a pass around her, moving his head near her dump and tail. He stands behind her.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155287
155288
>>155286
She flips her auburn tail up to give him a better view of her backside, blushing as she does so. Her sienna lips conceal the goodness within.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155288
155289
>>155287
Mustard Trim takes a moment, moving his muzzle so close to her, she can feel his breath on her exposed genitals. After many seconds of this, he moves slightly to her right side, and rubs his coat against hers for much of the length of his body. Then he moves a foreleg across her back, gains a grip, moves his other foreleg on her, and soon, stands up on her back.

Amber can feel him pressing against her genitals, and slowly parting her lips.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155289
155290
>>155288
Mustard can see her labia twitch in response to his breath. Her smell is a…mix of things, sweat, the remnants of her arousal, and the seed that he injected inside her and which has also plastered onto her rump. The smell of him making her his is energizing, but certainly not suitable for social engagements.

Amber has to will herself not to tremble as he pokes her, since she cannot let him fall. Mustard mounting her feels peculiar, despite it being the most natural position, because she cannot see his face as they copulate, but she doesn't object.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155290
155292
>>155289
His phallus misses the first time he pokes her, going too low. Perhaps it wasn’t firm enough. But it bounces against her lower lip, then moves against her skin snd goes as far as her tests. He moves against her lips with the second attempt, and this one strikes her. He pushes in, penetrating her. She doesn’t see his face, nor feel much of him besides his hoof and what is now in her, but he is very much there.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155292
155293
>>155290
"Eep!"

She grunts as he enters her. Her vagina is a little sore, especially without natural lubricant, but it's still sensitive and tingles of pleasure jump up her spine as she's penetrated. Something about this position, how Mustard is in a position of relative control while being supported by her, is especially arousing.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155293
155294
>>155292
Mustard is in control, no doubt about that. He doesn’t, if perhaps can’t, move all the way in her in the first thrust. He simply moves aside her labia in the first movement, then goes an inch in the second time, abs a little more the next, rubbing against her slowly. He doesn’t wait for her to moisten for him, but he does give her time catch up. He gradually pushes in deeper, and deeper, until his medial ring is between her lips.
Amber Sunset
602351b
?
No.155294
155295
>>155293
"Mmm…mmm…mmmm…"

Amber is appreciative of him thrusting into her slowly and incrementally, even if she hasn't moistened fully. The ridge along his tip still feels wonderful as it pushes along her walls, ever deeper. She widens the stance of her rear legs outward and carefully, so as not to upset his balance, bends her front legs until her torso is angled to the floor. This makes his member bend downward as he pushes in, and every thrust can brush against her sensitive clitoris.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155295
155296
>>155294
His medial ring brushes against her clitoris with each movement. He changes the position of his legs to stand even further along Amber’s back. This lets him get closer, and deeper. His hind legs make contact against her rump, and his belly against the base of her tail. Now even his medial ring, at the end of the thrust, moves in her.

“Ah”
He stays mostly silent. Mostly. A few sounds escape his lips.
Anonymous
389184c
?
No.155296
155297
Spoilered
>>155295
This position, for all the lack of personal closeness that a mating press has or the control Amber had in a cowgirl position, seems to be what they are biologically designed for. Unlike with the others, his sensitive underside meets its counterpart the clitoris with every movement, and it feels like he could maximize his depth like this.

Amber moans softly and twists her neck as her sensitive little nub gets touched, and her love canal becomes a little more moist which eases the soreness. She swings her tail up to hit his side as his stifle pushes up against her rump.
Anonymous
0664c9e
?
No.155297
155298
>>155296
Her long tail moves around his body. He lowers his angle, bending his knees, letting his belly touch her back. He makes more frequent, shorter movements. His head faces forward
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155298
155299
>>155297
Amber tries using her muscles to maximize their pleasure, pushing in on his penis as he drags it out and relaxing as he ruts back inside. Her gasps become quicker and more pleasured as he moves faster, the sensations of her clitoris making it difficult to think about anything but their mating. The close contact of their bodies heightens her arousal and she pulls her head up close to his. She imagines them outside of civilization entirely, the wild stallion Mustard Trim ravishing her, rutting her senseless and making her his. She will bear enough of his foals to make a whole herd.

Mustard can feel her, and perhaps himself, become a little more moist to aid their lovemaking further. The sounds of their rhythmic movement become more apparent. He may also notice that Amber's rump serves as a good cushion to rut into from this angle.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155299
155300
>>155298
"Ah!" He takes a sharp breath. Indeed, it doesn't seem he thinks about anything else. Her muzzle touches the bottom of his chin. Her rump repeatedly moves into her belly, and her tail repeatedly pushed upwards, or to the side. Mustard again pushes himself up, trying to go deeper.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155300
155301
>>155299
Amber's marehood is delightfully warm and slick for his member, and her muscled plot firm yet with a good amount of give, so he has indeed found a naturally pleasurable place to hilt into.

Her gasps come in staccato and reach a crescendo. "Y-yes!" she groans, just before letting loose a pleasured squeal. Mustard can feel her clitoris and labia spasm, experience her walls becoming fully wet and slippery, and hear the pat pat pat of her marecum drip onto the floor. She grabs onto him tightly but forces herself to release him, intent on not making him cum just yet. Instead, she shoves her rear back into him pulls forward slightly, and pushes back again, all the while her tail is stretched at a seemingly uncomfortable angle.

She also stretches her forelegs in front of her to maximize her downward angle, letting him plunge down right to the entrance of her waiting womb.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155301
155302
>>155300
With Amber's new downward angle, gravity pulls him forward, while her rump comes even closer to his thighs and bel. Amber can feel his testes barely touching the bottom of her labia when he pushes in, and his thighs rub against her flank. He stands up on his forelegs high above her, trying to get the best angle to go deep inside. He thrusts into her, and out, flaring inside of her
Anonymous
389184c
?
No.155302
155303
>>155301
bel?
Amber shudders and moans in orgasmic pleasure as he pushes on. "D-deeper!" she yet cries out. She squeals again as his flare pushes her walls aside, those wet and sensitive bumps stimulating each other as they brush past. Her tongue lolls out as she looks up toward him.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155303
155304
>>155302
Belly
Amber looks up to see his muzzle high above her. His mouth is closed, and he looks up towards the wall and ceiling. He moves his hooves lower, and lower down her back, so that he is even higher over her. With this, he is thrust deeper inside of her, abd he makes shorter movements. His medial ring mostly remains inside of her, though it pops out at the end of each thrust to rub against her clitoris and vulva
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155304
155305
>>155303
Amber's groans become more erratic, and she feels lightheaded as the sheer amount of pleasure becomes almost too much even for her. Just as with the night before, conjugal romance gives way to primal instinct as she is fiercely bred. Still, she does not faint, and her hooves remain planted to the ground, even as his medial ring pushes past her sensitive entrance. Deep inside, she can feel his tip kissing her cervix just before his testes slap against her clitoris. Despite his flare scraping fluid out, she keeps herself very wet, and that intoxicating musky scent fills the room.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155305
155307
>>155304
He presses down into her back. Then he moves further back, and his hoof slips slightly. He recovers quickly, but this causes noticeable pain to Amber. All the while he thrusts deeper, deeper, and his flare rubs and presses against her vaginal walls as he moves in and out, in and out, in and out.

He snorts, then he whinnies as the pace becomes faster and faster. He almost vibrates inside of her. Then he nearly jumps back, placing his foreles almost ontop of her rump, and presses himself as far inside of her as he can go in a painful thrust to Amber,

"I love you..."
The words slip out of his mouth in a whisper, and not a beat later a stream of fluid slips out of him with a slight twitch and interruption in two streams. He stands like that for several seconds, before relaxing and falling down to where he is not so deep inside of her and is close to her back

He gently nibbles her left ear
Amber Sunset
389184c
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No.155307
155308
>>155305
Carried away by sheer physical pleasure as well as the lust to receive her one-and-only coltfriend's and future husband, she imagines seed, she shows little to no reaction to the pain, perhaps an ear twitch.

She whinnies in turn, a feminine, higher-pitched sound that somewhat resembles her earlier squeals, as his pace rises to a fever pitch. He can feel her plot shake as he throws himself against it, faster and faster.

The mare is too dazed to respond verbally to his words except with heavy pants. Finally he manages to push her cervical barrier wide enough apart for his urethra to ejaculate yet deeper inside of her. His scrotum and her clitoris twitch against each other, as if engaged in a carnal high-five over successful collaboration. She lets her vagina clench in on him like a rolling mill as he pulls himself partway out, squeezing out every last drop.

She doesn't change her stance for quite some time. His mate still shakes underneath him and has an unfocused gaze at the wall of the room, all while still panting heavily, though slower than before.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155308
155309
>>155307
After the passage of a few seconds - not long at all, really - Mustard Trim moves back, pulls himself out of her, and hops off of her, next to her side. He moves next to her, looking to her face,

"So are you going first, or should I?"
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155309
155310
>>155308
Amber lets loose a low moan as he pulls himself out of her fully and she sinks to her knees with heavy breaths. Her face has an expression best described as a mixture of rapture and bewilderment, and it takes a second for her to register his question.

"Huh? Do you think I need it?" she asks quizzically, staggering to her hooves and moving to face the shower. Her labia, which haven't yet pulled themselves shut but are hanging like tired drapes, are leaking secretions and semen.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155310
155311
>>155309
The carpet has become the latest victim of Amber’s crush on her coworker.

“Yeah. You should get ready and get dressed. We’re going to need to leave soon.”
Amber Sunset
389184c
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No.155311
155312
>>155310
Though neither of them can see or feel it, deep inside Amber Mustard's motile sperm are making the epic trek up her fallopian tubes. It is a headlong race, as only the most of them will sire the next generation and establish a mark on the world. The lead cell finally makes it to its generation, only to be met by a makeshift sign:

"Eggs on vacation. Cum back in spring."

Amber realizes the urgency in getting ready and quickly washes herself with the shower's cold water. Her upper body has fortunately remained mostly clean, but it's a difficult exercise-particularly with her soreness- to clean the bodily secretions off her tail, rump, hind legs and outer vagina. But eventually she manages to make it so a casual observer couldn't easily tell what activity she has been up to, and steps out of the shower. She swiftly brushes her teeth and gets out, letting Mustard have his turn.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155312
155313
>>155311
Perhaps Amber is fortunate that her body is not conspiring against her, sending her into an early cycle after after arrival in the city. Or perhaps she is unlucky, as such a circumstance would have been the easiest way to check "get a husband" off the list. The poor sperm have at least gotten further than so many that have come before out of Mustard Trim.

Mustard is only barely returning to the room when Amber comes out. "I had to go make a phone call" is his explanation as he walks past, into the bathroom. He spends some seconds checking his mane and tail for any unwanted spills, and gets in the shower. There is a startled "Ah!" at the cold water. Again, he spends much less time in the shower than Amber did, and seems to have only washed the parts of his coat that were dirtied.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155313
155314
>>155312
Whatever one's interpretation, a pregnancy would be a ticking time bomb for her to lay to rest dreams of adventure. She can still place herself in situations without worrying about endangering anypony but herself. But it's only a matter of time before her nubile body will push her to create a foal, and will she be wiser by then?

When he comes out he can see Amber hurriedly brush her mane and tail as she leans against a less messy part of the bed. It's fortunate that she has such a plain style, as a few long strokes are enough to make them presentable. He can see her looking at him with a bit of uncertainty.

"Did you clean your...you know?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155314
155315
>>155313
"Yeah" he says, walking out of the bathroom. He takes his jacket, and puts it on.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155315
155316
>>155314
She's glad she took the time to clean his jacket last night. At least it doesn't look like he was romping around all night. Amber puts on her beloved winter dress, which fortunately doesn't appear to be stained or torn. Once she does, she tries to brush out Mustard's mane and tail a little bit.

"Here you go. We're not forgetting anything, are we?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155316
155317
>>155315
He scrunches at the brushing. Though he allows her to do it, he seems eager to leave.

"No? I don't know. We need to go to my house now. I think my mom will want me to dress up."
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155317
155318
>>155316
"Of course." She gives him a quick peck on the cheek. "Let's make your family proud."

She puts on her headscarf quickly, then gathers her money, canteen, and keys before leaving. She locks the door behind them.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155318
155319
>>155317
He smiles, but proceeds along ahead of her. The two go down the stairs into the common area, then out the front door. Presumably, they hail a taxi, and ride to Summervale Street.

Mustard Trim explains
"She knows that I left with you yesterday, and that you will be here today. I told her you agreed to be my girlfriend. She doesn't know and cannot know that I stayed at your apartment. She thinks I stayed at a friend's house last night, and then went by to pick you up. My sister will be there as well."

They arrive in front of the red brick townhouse, with its two floors, tiny front yard, and the bay windows that protrude from the left side of both the first and second floors
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155319
155320
>>155318
"Our love must be kept a secret, just like in those stories. You can count on me!"

Compared to Amber's tenement and her family's tiny cottage in the countryside, his townhouse looks almost luxurious in comparison.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155320
155321
>>155319
He takes his hoof, an ruffles her mane, causing hairs to fall in front of her eyes.

"Not our love. Just uh... uh, the thing"

The townhouse kind of is nicer than is necessary, all things considered. No pony comes up to the door as Mustard and Amber approach. But he knocks on the door, and the door is opened by an orange coated filly a little older than Mustard Trim and Amber with a blood red mane that is tied back in a pony tail, and make up and mascara on her eyes.

"You're back" she says, opening the door for him
"Mom is inside." She looks over towards Amber

He walks through, looks back through the threshold at Amber, and says
"You can come in"
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155321
155322
>>155320
Amber still quite can't get over how similar Mustard and his sister are in coloration to herself. It's not quite identical, and their proportions are different, but a complete stranger would generally assume Amber to be Mustard's youngest sister. Fortunately that's not at all the case, considering what they did last night.

She is surprised to see the mare wearing makeup. It's not the first time seeing a pony wear makeup of course; she had seen highfalutin wealthy ponies prance around with it on, and her own mother wore it for special occasions like the Summer Sun Celebration, but to see an ordinary pony wear it on an ordinary Sunday strikes her as odd.

"Thank you!" She looks over to the young mare and asks, "You must be Mustard's sister?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155322
155323
>>155321
Unless there is something Amber and Mustard don't know about. Mustard Trim walks right past, into the house.

The mare stands just behind the threshold, with her right hoof on the wall. She is indeed dressed up in make up and is wearing a green dress with floral patterned lace. She is and has been staring directly at Amber. The look on her face makes it abundantly obvious that she has heard of Amber before.

"Yes." She says

"You must be Amber."
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155323
155324
>>155322
Amber gives a demure smile. His family doesn't have to like her, just not think she's a worthless hussy. Plus, she's on their ground now as a guest, so she must watch herself.

For her part, Amber is dressed in a very modest, dark blue dress and has a forest green headscarf tied underneath her chin, so it's quite difficult to look less like a worthless hussy.

"That's right, my name is Amber Sunset," she replies politely. "I met Mustard at the restaurant he works at and yesterday afternoon he invited me out. This morning he was kind enough to stop by and invite me to meet y'all and go to church together."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155324
155325
>>155323
"Uh Huh" She continues looking at Amber. Her mouth is partly open, and she presses her tongue into her teeth.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155325
155326
>>155324
"It's a pleasure to meet you. Mustard must have a wonderful family for him to turn out so nice." She hopes her nervousness isn't too readable on her face.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155326
155327
>>155325
Wonderful indeed.”
Behind the filly is wall on which several photographs hang of stallions, and presumably, the family.

She turns her head to her left, looking deeper into the house. Then she looks back to Amber.
“What made him want to stay?”
Amber Sunset
389184c
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No.155327
155328
>>155326
Uh oh, the gig is up. Well, when it comes to this filly anyway, and she was always most likely to know. But it still is painful to admit it, and Amber bows her head with a slight blush.

"I asked him," she admits in a whisper.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155328
155329
>>155327
From a room deeper in the house, yelling makes its way through.

She turns and looks inside the house again, then looks back to Amber, with a smug smile.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155329
155330
>>155328
Amber looks disheartened. She didn't think Mustard's manufactured version was particularly believable, but didn't expect it to be seen through right out of the gate.

"Don't tell me everypony knows?" she whispers to the filly, dismayed.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155330
155331
>>155329
“Only me” she says.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155331
155332
>>155330
"Please...please don't tell anypony," she entreats. "I...we...got carried away, but our feelings are true. I'll remain faithful."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155332
155333
>>155331
She raises an eyebrow
Oh….. so something did happen.”
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155333
155334
>>155332
"Nothing bad or hurtful." She still doesn't elucidate on what exactly happened. "I have only the highest respect for your brother. He's a true gentlepony."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155334
155335
>>155333
"He says you called him names and bit his mane" She answers
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155335
155336
>>155334
"I know it sounds very foalish, and I was, but I thought he was a...a changeling. But he isn't, and I promised to make it up to him...." she says as she paws the ground and bites her lip in heavy awkwardness. Maybe it was a mistake to come with him here, but there's no backing out of it now.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155336
155337
>>155335
The conversation is interrupted by a sound coming from deeper inside the house.

Behind the mare is a small bay with something like a couch, then against the far wall just a little to the right is a stand with candles, flowers, a framed letter, and a small photo of an evidently dark red filly under a large framed black and white photo of a light colored stallion, and a large framed photo of a mid-reddish colt. To the right of that is couch with a framed photo of a family of six, and to the right of that is a radio in a wooden box. Near the end of the house is a small table with a window behind it, and an entry to what must be the kitchen, which is behind the stairway.

Amber sees a maroon colored mare walk out of the kitchen, wearing a long black dress, and a black bonnet with a yellow flower in it. It's the same mare she saw the day before. Her eyes look very tired, and she wears a forced smile. Mustard Trim walks out behind her, with that kicked-dog expression and a low hanging head and tail.

The maroon mare approaches, and has a sort of jovial tone
"Hello! You must be Mustard's new girlfriend."
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155337
155338
AmberSunset.png
>>155336
Amber forgets her own predicament momentarily as she instantly recognizes the shrine, and her heart aches for this poor family. Poor in that regard, though, because their standard of living is comfortably middle-class.

She doesn't have long to reflect either on the War or on their economic status as she must focus on a crucial first impression.

Amber responds with a less-forced smile, though it becomes just that as she notices Mustard's condition. The poor colt must be harangued pretty constantly.

"Good morning, ma'am!" she replies, as it occurs to her she either never asked his mother's name, or had forgotten. "My name is Amber Sunset, and it's a pleasure to meet you this fine day," she continues with some natural cheer.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155338
155339
>>155337
The mare's eyes are slightly blackened and she may have been crying some hours before, but there is something genuine in her happiness in seeing Amber

"We met yesterday when you came by to pick up my son"

"D'awww. Look at you! You look so sweet!"
She looks over to Mustard Trim, who has caught up to her, and is standing next to her. She places her hoof on his cheek

"My little mustard seed finally has his first girlfriend"
Mustard Trim gives a smile (an improvement from his previous state), even if it's of embarrassment.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155339
155340
>>155338
Amber beams back. "Thank you, ma'am. Your son is a real gentlecolt, you, uh, raised him very well!" she replies.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155340
155341
>>155339
>>155339
She takes a moment, and has a slow, but wide smile with happier eyes
"Thank you..."
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155341
155342
>>155340
Amber relaxes a little but remains polite. "Mustard wanted me to go to church with y'all. I would be honored."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155342
155343
>>155341
"Yes! Do you want to go to the local church or the parish cathedral?" She asks. This question, despite its nature, is clearly directed at Amber
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155343
155344
>>155342
"When I arrived in Baltimare I stopped by the cathedral. It's so magnificent! Could we go there?" she asks, excited.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155344
155345
>>155343
"Yes we can!" She says. She starts to walk outside, followed by Mustard Trim. As she walks by the sister, she says to her in a lower voice and with focused eyes
"He'll be married before you. Why are you having such difficulty?"

Her tone is the opposite of how she speaks to Amber, like there is something spiteful in it. The sister stands there in exactly the same pose as when she was speaking to Amber. The mother says as she walks out in that happy tone,
"The cathedral is lovely, really"
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155345
155346
>>155344
Amber is taken aback by her tone to her own daughter. There's encouragement to have grandkids, and then there's being that spiteful. Just what did Amber rope herself into?

"Uh huh, it sure is..." she answers uncomfortably.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155346
155347
>>155345
Maybe not spiteful. More like, disappointed. Angrily disappointed.

Mustard Trim walks out, snd Amber remains there in the threshold across from the sister.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155347
155348
>>155346
How do you get a pony envious of you not because of moral character, but because of external pressure to not hate you? Amber gives his sister a look of sympathy, as if to say, "I'm sorry you're being treated this way, but I have nothing to do with it." Amber starts to follow Mustard outside.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155348
155349
>>155347
Mustard walks up close to his mother. He looks back to Amber, but then looks forward, like he doesn’t expect her to walk next to him. Amber loses line of sight with the sister, who does not reply.

It’s Mustard Trim’s mother who speaks. She turns to look back
“I’m Daylight Dahlia, by the way. It’s so nice of you to join us.”
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155349
155350
>>155348
"Oh, it's MY pleasure, Mrs. Dahlia," she replies back. "Mustard is such a nice col-I mean stallion, that I just had to meet his family. Your home is very beautiful, too." Amber makes a mental note to use "stallion" whenever to refer to Mustard around his mother, as if to counter her attempt to infantilize him.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155350
155351
>>155349
"Why thank you. I'm so glad you think so. He's grown so well"
She is happy to hear her statements about her son.

"Oh. Thank you..." For some reason, the compliment about the house is met less warmly
Amber Sunset
389184c
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No.155351
155352
>>155350
Amber is feeling a little more comfortable now. "I arrived in Baltimare just this last week. I've been a farmpony my whole life, but I had to come here because, well, bad harvests...." She pauses and frowns for a moment. "I met your son because we work at the same restaurant. He does the most work of any employee there and really well. And on top of school to boot, that's impressive!"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155352
155353
>>155351
"Oh, that's really nice! Not the harvests I mean. I'm sorry to hear that. But we come from a small town too. A forestry town. We're pretty new to this town too."

And to the second remark
"D'awww, that's so sweet. I'm proud of my little mustard seed."
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155353
155354
>>155352
"Well, from what I've seen, Baltimare ain't-isn't-too bad. Definitely not what I'm used to, but you can find just about anything here." She reminds herself to use proper ponish.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155354
155355
>>155353
“It’s…. Different, yes… How do you like it?”
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155355
155356
>>155354
"I have...mixed feelings about it. But, I like adventure, and there seems to be no shortage of it here," she says cheerfully.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155356
155357
>>155355
Adventure?!” she twists her head, evidently offended by this remark. But she recovers quickly, abs pretends like she didn’t just react that way.

“Oh yes, there’s definitely a lot more going on here. A lot more to do, yes. It’s very different from back home. Very different. How do you like your job?” She asks
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155357
155358
>>155356
"It's good honest work ma'am, and that's all I can ask for. I'm the hostess, so I get to greet ponies and give them seats, and that's pretty enjoyable for me."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155358
155359
>>155357
"D'aww. That sounds lovely. Do you like interacting with many ponies in your job?"
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155359
155360
>>155358
"Oh, I do! Though, there aren't always ponies. Seems like a lot of griffons and zebras live in Baltimare, too."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155360
155361
>>155359
"Yeah... A lot of those here..."
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155361
155362
>>155360
"I suppose it could be worse. Anyway, what do you like to do for fun in the city?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155362
155363
>>155361
“I… well, I haven’t really been able to have much fun. You know, working, taking care of my lovely foals Mustard and Veneer.”
Amber Sunset
389184c
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No.155363
155364
>>155362
"I haven't really had the chance to meet Veneer. She seems nice, though."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155364
155365
>>155363
“Yes, she’s a lovely little flower in bloom. She’s graduated school and is living with us, working as a telephone operator. She likes the adventure and having fun, too.”
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155365
155366
>>155364
"She has a diploma? You must be very proud of her!"

Used to be that having a high school diploma was a mark of achievement for your community. I recall watching a silent film where this guy with his own car was the talk of the town because "he has a diploma!"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155366
155367
>>155365
"Yes, she does. Graduated last year. And she did so after moving schools, too. Got a nice job. Now she just needs an engagement and a new house." She cannot stop herself from looking back even further, towards the orange filly, with a scolding look.

"My little Mustard seed is on his way to graduate soon as well."

Neat
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155367
155368
>>155366
"Well, it's important to marry young, but it might take some time, there just ain't-aren't-as many stallions around. And houses...that can be difficult too, I can't imagine there being much construction these days." She gives a cautious smile.

"I'm sure they'll both make you proud."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155368
155369
>>155367
"Oh, she's around stallions. Aren't you, Veneer?" She looks back to her daughter, and her smile slips. Then she looks back to Amber

"Well...." Now she looks forward "No, houses are not easy. They are not easy at all. Rent has gone up just like everything else... But it would be good for her to move out, I think, if she had somewhere good to move to."

She doesn't respond to the "proud" remark, as she looks forward
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155369
155370
>>155368
"Well, it's hard finding the right stallion. Luna knows I'm so lucky to have found Mustard before another filly did...and there's nothing wrong with living with family and supportin' each other, especially in tough times." She realizes she's debating Mustard's mother, which is probably a bad idea, but these sort of expectations just aren't fair.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155370
155371
>>155369
"If only every filly were as lucky as you" She says, looking back again to Veneer

"Yes, there is nothing wrong at all with supporting the family you live with. Nothing wrong at all."
This time, her gaze is directed towards Mustard Trim, who looks away
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155371
155372 155378
>>155370
Amber remains quiet. Clearly she isn't helping matters.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155372
155373 155378
>>155371
The family proceeds along quietly, walking probably at least half a mile.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155373
155378
>>155372
"It's a beautiful, sunny day," she tentatively says.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155374
155375
I kind of overdid it
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155375
155376
>>155374
wdym?

Also I've been playing HOI4 with the new DLC, all vanilla, and even with default nation paths you get wacky results. Playing as regular USA and in 1940 I'm at war with Catholic Mexico and Europe has WW1 pt. 2 with Germans fighting Poles/Imperial Russians to the east and Benelux/France to the west. Fun
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155376
155377
>>155375
I really like having the Daylight Dahlia character as a minor villain for Amber to have to deal with. She's doing something as basic and mundane as going to church with her boyfriend, and she has to be adversarial and protect her boyfriend and a different also-antagonistic character from this struggling single mother - I love it. I overdid the derisive comments though, as it's a little too much. I know that in something like a movie or a TV show the actions would also be exaggerated like this in order to get the point across in a short amount of time, but still, I lament the loss of nuance

Honestly, I've never played the vanilla version of HOI4, although I'll admit that having an alternate history with a successful Christeros rebellion and Tsar Mikhail Romanov sounds pretty awesome
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155377
>>155376
Russia has Vladimir III, but it's still cool

As much as fighting ghasts and shooting gangsters is fun, personally I find these character dynamics highly engaging as well. Good job with it, even if it is a little "forced."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155378
155379
>>155373
>>155372
>>155371
Is Amber content to walk behind Mustard, between him and Veneer?
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155379
155380
>>155378
Yes, she likes the view.

giggity
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155380
155381
>>155379
After walking, they arrive at what is presumably the cathedral, near a park by the river. It's a massive rectangular building in the neoclassical style with a dome and doric columns. It looks more like a pagan temple than a conventional cathedral.
Amber Sunset
389184c
?
No.155381
155382 155383
>>155380
"It looks so much unlike anything else in the city! Who designed it?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155382
>>155381
reply in the morning
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155383
155386
>>155381
Silence from Daylight. Silence from Mustard Trim. But Veneer:

“Bonnet La True. She designed many other government buildings in Fillydelphia and Canterlot as well.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.155384
155385
>>155063
"Well, it is busy day. I am not sure we have time for anything else, unless there is something quick you can think of."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155385
155393
>>155384
“Uh… um… okay…” he lowers his ears
Amber Sunset
3397394
?
No.155386
155387
>>155383
Forgot I put ranks into architecture
Amber tries to remember the significance of Bonnet La True.
[1d20+2 = (2+2) = 4]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155387
155388
>>155386
Bonnet La True is… probably not a pirate? Amber doesn’t recall, or at least not off the top of her head
Amber Sunset
3397394
?
No.155388
155389
>>155387
"Sorry if I'm a bit ignorant. Architecture isn't my strong spot."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155389
155390
>>155388
Veneer:
"That's alright"

The family reaches the large wooden door, and Mustard Trim stays to keep it open for the females.

Going inside, there are a large number of ponies, but also a large number of empty seats. The ceiling is incredibly high and vaulted. A bit lower, but maybe longer, than what Amber recalls from Saint Eligius. It seems that services have already started
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155390
155391
>>155389
"Thank you," she says to Mustard with a warm smile.

Amber personally prefers St. Eligius, and was thinking that was where they were headed despite the difference, but this is still incredibly grand. She follows Dahlia a bit hurriedly. We're late! she realizes with horror.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155391
155392
>>155390
Saint Eligius is further North

Since arriving at his house, Mustard Trim has been almost like a stranger, having almost no interaction with Amber, and certainly less than his mother has had with either he or Amber. But the smile he returns to Amber makes it clear he doesn't really want to be a stranger. He wears a black vest that he must have put on while inside.

Daylight Dahlia trots quickly, ahead of the group. She clearly understands that they are indeed late. Evidently she doesn't have a preferred spot, at least not one that is still available, because she stops, looks around, and finds a row. Asking an older couple to stand in order to get into the row, she goes in, then Veneer, then Mustard Trim, and then Amber at the very end.

There is music, including flute playing. It's an old tune from earlier Equestria that Amber is certainly familiar with.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155392
155394
>>155391
Amber nods in appreciation to the older couple. Her ears perk up when she hears the tune as do her spirits. What is better to illustrate the beauty of Harmony than music, which by its nature incorporates harmony?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.155393
155394
>>155385
"Soon I will have day where you and I can spend whole day together, do not worry."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155394
155395 155397
>>155392
More music. Amber knows these songs. It’s not quite the same as home, but it’s the sand basic songs. This is maybe the strongest continuity Amber has experienced with her home thus far in her time in Baltimare. No, there is no mandolin, but a young filly sings, there is a violin, and a flute.

>>155393
“I hope so.” He says, following Silver out

[1d2 = 2]
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155395
155396
>>155394
Absolutely lovely, she thinks. The wonderful thing about faith is that no matter where in the world you go, it will stay the same with you. Her thoughts drift. Will this be the church she'll marry Mustard Trim in? Perhaps it will be St. Eligius instead, or–she would have no objection–a simpler venue.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155396
155398
>>155395
Does Amber have enough family and friends to fill up the cathedral? Does Mustard have enough money to pay for the reception? Perhaps it is best that Amber not think of such things too deeply.

Mustard Trim sits next to her, though he keeps a little distance and does not try to touch her.

The little filly continues trying to sing. None of the songs are contemporary.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.155397
155486
>>155394
Silver leaves the restaurant after saying thanks to his veteran friend, and starts for the orphanage.

"I know so. Nothing would keep me from coming back to see you."
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155398
155399 155401
>>155396
She forgets about all the difficulties with her to-be in-laws. This music is true joy right here.

That filly can sing much better than me.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155399
155400 155401
>>155398
Sadly, her cutie mark is not in singing... it kind of shows

A beige mare with an orange coat rises up to tell the lesson.
She starts off wishing well to all, and tells a story of a town in the Unicorn mountains that was cut off from the outside world by a winter storm and a series of avalanches that closed the passes. This was maybe twenty years ago, in the before times, but after certain things were expected, like lamp oil or medicine. Though there stocks of many things, like most foods, but not everything.

For the first week or so, most ponies went along like normal, because they did not expect any real meaningful disruption. Some thought that because the town was closed off, it was cause to abdicate their responsibilities, like foals not going to school, or ponies not going to work. Then after a week, the first message came through tied to the leg of a bird: efforts at clearing the pass had failed spectacularly. There would be no clearing of the pass until spring. There would be no other messages, no going in and out, and no new shipments of supplies.

The town was devastated by the news. The town called a meeting at the hall. The ponies in the lead made suggestions of how to proceed, saying that goods should be rationed and certain services should be closed. Many, however, protested, because of how it would affect their business, or because they were afraid they wouldn't get enough, or would have to share. There was more. Some ponies were not even from the town, they were just passing through and were stuck there. Some ponies who lived in the town were stuck outside of it. And many ponies had loved ones outside of the town who they could not speak to. The inn keeper was left with visitors he had to keep, while he could not make money off of new visitors, and the same to the owner of a restaurant on the mountain.

Panic and ennui began to set in. A shop keeper secreted away all of her supplies of salt, a few stores were broken into, and even the police deputies sometimes didn't show up to work, wondering what exactly they were doing when pay could no be guaranteed. Foals did not go to school, nor were they expected to. Even the mayor was found to be hoarding biscuits.

After about a month, there was a change. Ponies started to realize that the scarce resources of the town could only be managed cooperatively. Hoards of resources secreted away were offered in common, and budgeted, while ponies made an effort to discourage secreting goods away. One of the town's few farmers, with a load of apricots that could not be taken off to market and sold, instead offered to provide his crop, and it was eaten as food in group gatherings.

Likewise, ponies began to realize that their daily activities had as much meaning when done only with the presence of the townsfolk, as when they were part of a larger nation. Not that they necessarily always received money for it, but money didn't have as much value now anyways. The sheriff's deputies realized they were needed for order, the restaurant on the mountain gave out apricot-based meals with its scenic view. The foals and teachers returned to their lessons, at least once a ration of heating oil was figured out. Those who were trapped in the town accepted their situation, and tried to help out, and enjoy the town. Those with loved ones outside of the town they could not talk to simply understood that they still cared for them, and hoped they were cared for in kind. When the snow in the pass finally melted months later, there was relief in the town, but the outside world found a town very much together and in high spirits.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155400
>>155399
Yay, lore!

Amber's expression changes as she listens to the story. She looks slightly worried when hearing how they were completely cut off. When something bad happens and you're unable to get outside help, that's a real test of strength, but perhaps that's why this is being told.

Then when order starts to break down, she starts to grow more nervous. When ponies need each other, and they start acting more and more selfishly, then it's not just the case of a few bad apples spoiling the bunch, but a complete lack of trust that can only end badly.

But, fortunately, they changed their ways in time and struggled through it together. Isn't this what Harmony is about? she wonders. No matter if you're in a big community or a small one, doing what's right and using the talent of your cutie mark to work together will get you through any difficulty. It's a nice message.

But… she realizes, the Unicorn Mountains are in Changeling territory now. Are those poor ponies alright? Maybe it would have been better for them to stay sealed off…. The filly is left with a cold feeling. She looks around to see if other ponies have realized the same thing.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155401
155402
>>155398
>>155399
The beige mare concludes her story, and then starts talking about the modern world.

While the horrors in Manehattan were the focus of most of the past month, the last week or so has brought horrors much closer to home. A skirmish and fire on the waterfront killed twenty, and there were efforts to bring in arms that would have killed many more. A member of the trusted city government was found to have committed crimes to terrible to describe. A cult, or at least, something like it, seems to have existed right there in Baltimare, killing many.

But these horrors, terrible as they are, are but a continuation of an even greater series of horrors that have afflicted the Equestrian nation and the world over the past few years. The War killed many and severed the nation in half, and led to the loss of our Princesses, or Elements, and our Principality of a thousand years. The peace that has followed has not been a peace at all. Those on the eastern half have suffered an occupation, a low-grade civil war, the privations of war, and inflation. Those in the west have suffered even greater. For many, the war has not ended at all. Over a million of Equestria's sons remain in captivity. Few, if any payouts of pensions have been made to veterans and the families of veterans.

Daylight Dahliah, Veneer, and Mustard Trim all stand up during the discussion of POWs, as do several other families in the church.

The beige mare continues expressing great sympathy for those suffering, and mentions help the church gives. But with delicacy, she makes her next point. Equestria has been in continuing crisis since at least the return of Nightmare Moon, with the first Changeling invasion, the Storm King, Tirek and so forth. Much of the remainder of the world has been in crisis even longer. And Equestria has experienced crises in the past. The sufferings of the present - very real and perhaps greater in degree than any before - are not unique, nor are they of unprecedented quality. Many, like those in the town, have suffered before.

And then she gets to her point. The world, as a whole, is like that town, as our world is cut off from all others. Like the town, our world has scarce resources we are sometimes impelled to greedily horde, or fight over. Like the town, we are cut off from all contact with many of our loved ones. While this is most obvious in the case of family and friends of POWs and those who are cut off in foreign nations, it can apply to our loved ones who have passed on. Like the town, we have to wonder if what we do every day will receive any validation from any word other than our own, to justify that it was right and meaningful.

But, the mare explains, our world will find harmony in the same solutions. We must, like the town, realize that we will do no good with greed and war, but must share if we wish to preserve what we value. We must, like the town, accept that we are trapped on this world, and must find meaning and connections here. We must, like the town, come to terms with the fact that we may not soon speak again, or see again, those we love. We must instead take solace in the fact that we love and miss them, and that they love and miss them in kind. We must hold out hope we will meet again when we leave this world. And we must, like the town, accept that what we do might not immediately receive validation outside of this world, but instead realize that what we do matters to us, and it matters to those around us, so make sure we spend our time in productive and moral ways.

And so we learn that however bad things may be, we are all trapped here together. We may as well learn to live in Harmony.

She nods
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155402
155403
>>155401
Amber, in a way, is glad that she does not shy away from the terrible things that have come to Equestria. While Baltimare has seemed to Amber to be a place with riches, fun and adventure, she is reminded that there is darkness, violence, and corruption lurking just under the surface, and she should quit being too naïve.

Her ears fold down and her heart aches when she sees Mustard and his family stand during the talk about POWs. Although her own family hasn't been spared by the war, mercifully she doesn't know of any members captured by the changeling menace. In her mind it is far better to die than to be captured by the changelings, for although what changelings do exactly with their victims is still largely a mystery, urban legend and rumor have made it to be too horrendous to even think about. That this family must bear with the knowledge that such things could be happening to their loved ones even at this moment makes her want to weep, and a tear does grace her cheek.

Still, the point the church-mare makes is not lost on her. She, like everypony, must struggle on and care for those around her, not withdraw in nihilism and egoism. Things will get better. They must.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155403
155404
>>155402
And now for a cheery song! One last song plays, before the service is over.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155404
155405
>>155403
She sings along heartedly with the song, happy that she has been able to go to church with other ponies she can learn to care for.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155405
155406
>>155404
And the service is over. Mustard Trim looks over to Amber. Daylight Dahliah seems to have started crying at some point, but composes herself, and wipes her face with a handkerchief. She is the first to stand. Veneer sits there kind of awkwardly.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155406
155407
>>155405
She puts a foreleg around Mustard to give him a gentle side-hug. It's not as intimate or close as a hug they've had before–this is a church, after all–but it's a gesture of warmth and reassurance. She has a small smile though her eyes betray sadness.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155407
155408
>>155406
Mustard himself has a sad look, but tries to smile to Amber. Dahliah tries to walk to the front.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155408
155409
>>155407
She gets up and starts to follow, unsure if she should do so but she reasons it can't be a bad idea.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155409
155410
>>155408
Veneer and Mustard don't follow all of the way, Instead they wait for Dahlia, who tries to talk to someone at the front of the church
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155410
155411
>>155409
What does that pony at the front look like?
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155411
155412
>>155410
She sees the priestess - beige mare with an orange mane - and a white filly with red and black mane. There is an additional stallion, green with black mane. Dahlia is trying to talk to who she can
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155412
155413
>>155411
Then it's not a personal friend, but ponies at the church she would want to talk to anyway. She walks up without hesitation to stand next to Dahlia, smiling at the ponies present.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155413
155414
>>155412
Amber hears enough of the conversation to understand what it's about. It's about asking for money.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155414
155415
>>155413
It must be the church that's asking for money, then, which isn't surprising.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155415
155416
>>155414
No. It's Dahlia, asking for help. She is politely declined, and backs off after not very long. The church staff do seem to know her, so it's not like she's approaching strangers. She walks forward to join her children.
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155416
155417
>>155415
This catches Amber by surprise and makes her concerned, but she'll have time to think about it later. She tries to make it less obvious she overheard them and moves back to Dahlia's children.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155417
155418
>>155416
None of the three take any time to speak to other church goers, or at least, no more time than what was used by Dahlia to speak to the church staff.

Dahlia
"Alright, let's go." She says
Amber Sunset
0790afe
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No.155418
155419
>>155417
It's a bit disappointing as Amber wanted to talk to either churchgoers or staff herself, but she doesn't raise any objections.

"Where are we headed?" she asks softly.
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155419
155420
>>155418
Daylight Dahlia turns to face Amber, forcing a smile. Unlike Veneer, she did not wear make up, nor make any special effort to look pretty. Just as well, as tears would have her make up run down her face. Though she looks tired and strained, she doesn’t look older than forty. Some of what remains of her natural beauty can be seen under her long black dress. Her black hat sits on her back, and her long brown mane flows down both sides of her neck.

She says to Amber,
“Normally, we would go back home for lunch.”

She makes a wider smile showing teeth.
“But as you are your guest, I suppose we can do something a bit different, if you like.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155420
155421
>>155419
Altogether, not unattractive for a mare who has raised at least two children to adulthood.

"Oh, uh, nothing would make me happier than having lunch with you at your place," she tentatively says. She couldn't with a right conscience ask to take her somewhere when they are financially strained. Though, she had planned to treat Mustard to a meal, which she'll need to plan for another time.
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155421
155422
>>155420
Now is probably the time if Amber wishes to quickly talk to ponies at the church.

She gives a warmer smile
“It would be lovely to have you.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155422
155423
>>155421
She quickly excuses herself and goes to talk to the head churchmare, if she is indeed still there.
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155423
155424
>>155422
The beige mare priestess, the white filly who sang, and a green unicorn stallion, are all available, at least if Amber asserts herself to speak.
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155424
155425
>>155423
Normally Amber would want to speak with the priestess, but it's music.

"Those are beautiful old melodies. Where did you learn them?" she asks the filly with a smile.
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155425
155426
>>155424
The filly has an auburn mane and a very light grey coat. She is sitting down, with her tail wrapped around her hindquarters. She looks over to Amber without evident emotion.

“I learned them when I was a filly.” She say. “From the church.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155426
155427
>>155425
How old is the filly?

"It makes me happy that y'all are keeping them alive, they really epitomize the qualities of Harmony," she replies.
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155427
155428
>>155426
Best guess? 14.

“Yes” she says, smiling though somewhat awkwardly

“They came down from generations before. I’m happy to sing them.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155428
155429
>>155427
"Well, keep it up. Singin' ain't easy, but I'm sure you'll make your folks proud."
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155429
>>155428
She smiles, and her tail pulls around to behind her

“Thank you.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155430
155431
Amber turns to talk with the priestess, if she's not too busy.

"Your sermon was wonderful," she remarks with heartfelt emotion.
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155431
155432
>>155430
This isn’t immediately possible, as she has a small group of ponies around her. But after maybe half a minute, Amber can force her way in.

She turns to Amber, and smiles warmly.
“Thank you.”

She looks somewhat young, though certainly no younger than 40, and older than Dahliah
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155432
155434
>>155431
"You have a beautiful church, though the architecture is...interesting. Could you please tell me a little about it? If you're not too busy, of course."
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155434
155435
>>155432
“Yes. This cathedral was built to be the head of the South Baltimare Parish about a hundred abs ten years ago. It’s named for Saint Christopher, and is designed in the Neo-Classical style, which was very popular for government buildings at the time.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155435
155436
>>155434
"Oh, I see. That explains those other buildings built in this sort of style. It's a good-sized parish, do you run it yourself or do other ponies help you?"
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155436
155437
>>155435
“Well, no. I’m the priestess of this Cathedral. The Overseer is Tranquil Will. There are many other ponies who help as well in various ways.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155437
155438
>>155436
"That's good to hear. Although I just moved into Baltimare, I'm not part of this parish because I live in the East Side. But I'm a new friend of that very nice family there," she nods over to Dahlia and her children.
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155438
155439
>>155437
“Oh, that’s nice. It’s always good to establish yourself when moving to a new location; make new friends. That side doesn’t have a cathedral, but the overseer is Serene Soul.”

She looks over to the family.
“Yes. I know them and their situation. I am glad you are there to support them as a friend.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155439
155440 155442
>>155438
"Well, uh, I'm her son's fillyfriend. I'm hoping you could bless our relationship." She smiles shyly.
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155440
155441
>>155439
Is this a reference to a specific ritual I am unaware of?
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155441
155442
>>155440
No, completely roleplay
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155442
155443
>>155439
>>155441
She asks,
“Are you anticipating a betrothal?”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155443
155444
>>155442
"Yes, I am," she says happily. "Though I'm not sure when...."
Anonymous
1d9c674
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No.155444
155445
>>155443
She smiles,
“Well then, may the blessings of love and friendship be upon you. Act with kindness, generosity, loyalty, in laughter and with friendship, and you will surely be rewarded in kind. Cadence would be pleased.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155445
155446
>>155444
"Thank you ma'am, I'll do so. Have a wonderful day." She takes her leave with a grin and rejoins her coltfriend's family.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155446
155447
>>155445
Daylight Dahlia evidently spoke a few words to some other attendee, Veneer stands and waits, while Mustard Trim looks to her with a smile.
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155447
155448
>>155446
"Sorry to keep y'all waiting, I wanted to get a blessing for us. I'm ready to go now," she says to Mustard warmly.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155448
155449
>>155447
Dahlia, who seems to hear this, smiles.

Mustard Trim smiles widely

“Okay. Let’s go.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155449
155450
>>155448
She follows them, probably back to their house.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155450
155451
>>155449
The family leaves the cathedral, walking as before

Dahlia has questions about what Amber’s family is like and what Amber is doing in Baltimare.

Amber can also ask questions or intimate conversation, naturally.
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155451
155452
>>155450
"Well, I've got a sister a few years older than me and who's married, and a younger brother just entering his teens, so I'm right in between. My pa's the son of a lawyer, but he married my ma and they've lived on the farm ever since. As for what I'm doing here, the harvest last year wasn't too good so I went over here to help out. I've already got a couple of jobs, one as a helper in a clothing store and another as a hostess at the restaurant Mustard works at, that's how we met." She could go into greater detail if requested.

"What do you fer work, Mrs. Dahlia?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155452
155453
>>155451
She seems both impressed and surprised by Amber’s claim of family in the petite bourgeois. She states:
“You have two jobs?! That’s great. It’s great that you are helping to support your family.”

She answers Amber:
“I work in the factory for the Milkwood typewriter company” she says.
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155453
155454
>>155452
Better than being a mere peasant, at least, albeit a friendly one.
"It's hard work, but I'm settling in. I'm just surprised at how expensive so many things are in the city. You really need to watch your purse."

'I haven't seen a typewriter in person, but I've heard of them. They're the machines that go clickety-clack and print words instead of needing to hoof- or mouth-write them, right?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155454
155455
>>155453
“It’s gotten much worse since they switched the currency. Baltimare was always more expensive than the towns and country. It got worse during the War when you couldn’t buy anything. But it’s so much worse in the last few months. At least you can buy most things again.”

“Yes, that’s what they are. You can type things up on them, like an office setting. Veneer knows more about their use, I think. I put the interlaid of the machine into the frame, and screw them into place.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155455
155456
>>155454
A "girth" is the belt part of a saddle
"Mhm, it's hard to make ends meet these days. Got to tighten your girth and find ways to make money where you can..."

"So it sounds like you know your way around these mechanical wonderments. Aren't they awfully complicated?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155456
155457
>>155455
“Yes. That’s why I’ve had my foals take jobs. So we can all do our part to make it together.”

She smiles and looks forward. She looks to be flattered.
“Well, a little. I’ve done jobs at various parts of the assembly. Setting the hammers and strike elements, screwing in the frames… I wouldn’t say I could make one, but I know a bit now. Much more than I knew two years ago, for sure.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155457
155458
>>155456
"I can only imagine how many ponies have to work on so many different parts for so many machines. It's quite dizzying." Other than that, she has nothing else to add.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155458
155459
>>155457
Dahlia describes a little about the factory and about her work. But the bottom line is that she’s an assembly line shift worker, who seems to be pleased to be talking about it.

Veneer, with a little prodding from Dahlia, says a few things about her job as a telephone operator.
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155459
155460
>>155458
"So you're telling me you connect thousands of different telephones to each other? Are you able to listen in on all of them?" Amber asks, a little concerned about the privacy implications.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155460
155461
>>155459
Veneer:
“…. No. Only for the building I work at. I work for Dominion Mining. I only hear the first part of the call, ask who they are looking for, then place the wire in the right part of the switch board.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155461
155462
>>155460
"I suppose that makes it easier. What do you mine over there?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155462
155463
>>155461
“We don’t mine anything there. It’s the Equestrian company headquarters. There are mines further south for bauxite, tin, and things. Companies contract for ore and we send it to them. It’s a lot of phone calls from mines in the south, mills in the city, mills in Manehattan and Fillydelphia, calls from across the ocean, and calls on things insurance, transportation, electricity use abs so forth.”
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155463
155464
>>155462
"Sounds really busy. You've got an important job then," she says with a chipper smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155464
155465
>>155463
This gets a small smile from Veneer. This is actually an improvement, as at times she sounds almost defensive when describing her work. Dahlia, by contrast, is always happy to share.

The ponies arrive home
Amber Sunset
3397394
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No.155465
155466
>>155464
Amber is content to let Dahlia and Veneer enter first, as she'll enter just in front of Mustard. She wipes her hooves off before entering and waits in the entrance hallway.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155466
155467
>>155465
Dahlia abs Veneer indeed enter first. Mustard looks back to Amber as he walks in. Mustard Trim has been mostly silent and non-talkative (certainly relative to Dahlia) during the entire excursion, though judging from facial expressions he’s been in better spirits than either his mother or sister.
Amber Sunset
3397394
?
No.155467
155468
>>155466
It's easy to guess why he's in such high spirits today, and Amber gives him a brief nuzzle as they enter, provided the others aren't looking. She stands in the hallway, wondering where she should go next.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155468
155469
>>155467
Mustard Trim closes his eyes, smiles, and rubs his snout to the end of hers.

The rowhouse has a stairway on the right when you enter, a living room on the left, a dining room in the back left, and a kitchen in the back right. Veneer goes upstairs, snd Dahlia goes left and around, evidently to the kitchen. Mustard Trim starts upstairs.
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155469
155470
>>155468
The upstairs has bedrooms which are probably off-limits, so instead she goes to the kitchen.

"Want some help?" she asks Dahlia.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155470
155471
>>155469
“Yes.” Dahlia says. “Do you cook?”

As a rule, Dahlia’s tone is nicer when speaking to Amber than when speaking to either of her two foals. Sometimes the tone is forced other times its genuine. Now, it’s a genuine happiness.
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155471
155472
>>155470
"Um…I know a little." Although she's helped her mother at times, Amber has never really cooked anything on her own, not that her family has been able to prepare complex dishes. She hopes she isn't assigned anything too complicated, because being able to cook is an important criterion for marriageable mares.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155472
155473
>>155471
“Well, can you help chop vegetables?” She asks.

The kitchen is around a sort of corner behind a first floor bathroom. It isn’t very big at all, with a small pantry, a stove that looks to be gas, and just enough counter space for a mare abs a filly to work.
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155473
155474
>>155472
That she can do. "Sure!" As she carefully chops the vegetables, she remarks, "What a delightful cozy house! When I start a family, I hope to have a place like this, too."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155474
155475
>>155473
Dahlia first looks through a set of items in the refrigerator, and the cabinets, trying to figure out what to cook.
“Maybe a salad. Would a soup take too long? How about corn?”

Amber is indeed hoofed one, two, three, four cobs of corn.

“It’s uh… it’s a nice house for a family, yes.” She looks up and over to Amber

“What would you want when you start a family? I mean houses, locations and such. Would you remain in the city?”
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155475
155476
>>155474
"Corn is nice."

"Uh…" She never gave such matters much thought. She always assumed growing up that she would stay in the countryside and be introduced to some stallion with a farm. "I'm flexible," she says with a nervous smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155476
155477
>>155475
Look at this corn. It’s on the cob.

“Flexible is good” she says.

She places water in a pot, places it on the stove, and starts to boil it.

[1d3 = 3]
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155477
155478
>>155476
"I think you need to be these days…" she replies.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155478
155479
>>155477
“Yeah… yes you do.” She takes a moment, staring at the water, as if waiting for it to boil.

“Where are you living?” She asks
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155479
155480
>>155478
"I have an apartment a bit to the east of center of the city. It's not much, but it was all I could find and afford."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155480
155481
>>155479
“East of center. My older daughter works there. Stays there. I’m not sure I like that area very much. It’s kind of shady abs dangerous. Do you feel safe there?”
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155481
155482
>>155480
"Well…in the day it's safe enough."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155482
155483
>>155481
“My daughter goes there at night.” She says, and a beat passes. “What about you?”
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155483
155484
>>155482
"So do I, when I get back from work." She purses her lips, unsure of what to say. "But I know how to take care of myself."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155484
155485
>>155483
“What do you mean by that?” She asks inquisitively
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155485
155486
>>155484
"If I need to, I can defend myself," she says resolutely.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155486
155487 155489
>>155485
She places the salt shaker she was holding down, moves a step back and away from the counter, and turns facing Amber. She raises an eyebrow.

"How, exactly?"

>>155397
Frizzle waves as they move outside. Mala follows alongside, on the other side of Silver. A black car slows down, and allows them to cross the road

"Okay." White Orchid says. "Thanks. It's really helpful to have somepony take me out some times. Somepony big and strong and caring. Like you."
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155487
155488
>>155486
"With my hooves, you know." She also leans in, as if in confidence. "I also have my pa's old army knife."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155488
155491
>>155487
"Army knife?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.155489
155490
>>155486
Silver smiles at the colt.

"It is my pleasure. You really think I am all of those things?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155490
155505
>>155489
The two stop on the road, on the side opposite the diner. The little colt looks up towards Silver
“Well… yes. Like grandpa.”
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155491
155492
>>155488
"Yes! But please don't tell anypony."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155492
155493 155498
>>155491
In a "deleted scene" for Amber's paper chase questline, Dark Denizen talks to Amber about going home with stallions she meets at the club, and offers her a derringer pistol, for if or when she decides "no," and a roll of condoms for if or when decides "yes."

She looks at Amber for several moments, and leans against the counter.

"Your father was in the army?"
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155493
155494
>>155492
Boops
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155494
155495
>>155493
HISS!

Solar Night was in the office of Varsity Blues, head of admissions, asking about Jim Haskins University’s commitment to diversity, and saying he had a question about a friend of his.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155495
155496
>>155494
what was the last thing said?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155496
155497 155504
>>155495
This is the last post to Solar Night >>154051 →

Solar Night asked if they could expedite admissions after Varisty Blues assured them that they totally care about Bat Ponies and Zebras and have for five whole years now
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155497
155499 155501
>>155496
Whats on the Coinage in Equestria?
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155498
155499
>>155492
Neat idea, though I can see why it was difficult to fit it in.

"That he was! Logistics division, but he saw combat and achieved corporal."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155499
155500 155504
>>155497
Old bits? Princess Celestia, with a smaller number minted with Princess Twilight, or Princess Luna and Princess Celestia both.

Occupation notes I can't remember, but most likely two horseshoes that are opposed to each other

>>155498
Yes. I really wanted to put it in, but Amber didn't seem to want to stick around after she came back

She just nods with a grave expression, saying nothing. She turns around, looks at the water, and says "Oh. It's boiling" and takes the hopefully husked corn cobs and places them in
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155500
155502
>>155499
Amber really didn't want to stick around, for various reasons

They are indeed husked! Amber hoofs them to her.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155501
155504
>>155497
I am proud to say that I found my description of Occuptation Paper Currency: >>139264 →

There's a number of patterns of intersecting lines along the back that could only be guessed to be some kind of anti-counterfeiting measure. That or they really didn't want the piece of paper to be plain. Everything is in red ink. Over these lines in the center, are two horseshoes opposed to each other, and to each side are big red "50"s. And in red text, at the top in the red band around the sides of the bill is:

"New Mareland Military Authority"

Below that:
"In
Circulation Set
In
East Equestria

Fifty Bits"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155502
155503
>>155500
lol, very good reasons, but I missed that scene

She takes them, and places them into the water

Mustard Trim walks into the kitchen
"Hey Amber"
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155503
155506
>>155502
Mustard can see the filly's ears perk up and point to him when she hears his voice, even before she turns to him with a grin. "Hello Mustard!"
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155504
155506
>>155501
>>155499
>>155496
Im Assuming i have some Celestia Coin
"Could our good friend Princess celestia help in anyway?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.155505
155506
>>155490
Silver smiles at him.

"D'awwwww. I would hug you, if not for your aversion to physical contact."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155506
155507 155508 155509
>>155503
He slowly walks up to her, looking like he wants to rub against her, or at least hug her

"What are you up to?" he asks

>>155504
He laughs
"Princess Celestia hasn't helped in years"

Probably, though Dark Star is most likely paid mostly in occupation notes

>>155505
"Oh" He says, and looks down. The black car backs up and moves next to the two of them
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.155507
155510
>>155506
"Oh, here, let us not block this vehicle's path, son."
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155508
155510
>>155506
The close quarters of the kitchen aids in this, as she intentionally rubs shoulders with him while opening a cupboard, looking for something. "Making lunch! We're having corn on the cob."
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155509
155510
>>155506
He Had Some money from His Brother
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155510
155511 155512 155997
>>155507
White Orchid doesn't quite have time to register the "son" remark, as he pulls away

Just as well, as two creatures - a zebra stallion and a brown stallion, get out of doors on the front and back

>>155508
"That's nice. I didn't know you cooked" he said

>>155509
He did... I'm thinking if he should be considered to have spent it all. We can say for these purposes he has at least a few hundred bits on him
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155511
155513
>>155510
"This is real simple. Ain't much to it."
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155512
155513
>>155510
Its up to you
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155513
155514 155515
>>155511
Mustard Trim moves over, and with his hooves on the edge of the counter stands up

"Huh" He looks to her "Well that's pretty neat"

>>155512
Sure, Dark Star has bits on him. Also multiple firearms for some reason
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155514
155516
>>155513
Firearms are hidden, Bits are in a separate Pouch
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155515
155516
>>155513
Amber bows down low, looking to be cleaning something that had fallen off the ground, but in reality eyeing him between the legs. "It sure is."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155516
155517 155518
>>155514
All the same, he has maybe ~220 on him

>>155515
Mustard Trim has taken off his vest and is now completely naked. Amber sees his sheath and testes (barely), but nothing is excited or out of place. He smiles, and watches Amber as she dips low and back up

"Uh... want to see my room?" He asks
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155517
155519
>>155516
How is Inflation? how much is a single bit worth?
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155518
155519
>>155516
"Sure." She looks over to his mother. "You don't need my help anymore, do you? When do you think lunch will be ready?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155519
155520 155521
>>155517
I'm tentatively going to say something along the lines of 4 times what a U.S. dollar in modern times is worth, but honestly it's extremely hard to estimate and hard be consistent. I've kind of gone all over the place with it

>>155518
"Not long after it's done boiling" Dahlia is preparing a few other items.
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155520
155522
>>155519
"Alright, we'll be down then." She turns and follows Mustard Trim.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155521
155522
>>155519
Its Just Me and the other stallion in the room?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155522
155523 155524
>>155520
"Keep the door open while you have a female over." Dahlia says to Mustard

Mustard says "Okay mom" and the two walk out of the kitchen, past the dining table, past the radio, the couch, and the portraits. They go over to the narrow wooden stairs and the railing, and to a small hallway at the top. There are two doors on that side of the hallway, and he opens one, going inside

The wall is blue and there is a window at the far side. There are two beds - small double beds - in the room, one of which is disrupted, and the other has his jacket and a couple other items of clothing on it. There are papers strewn on a dresser, and a text book open, while there are books sitting on a different dresser. There are multiple sets of toys on the floor, including a couple boxes and something like a Ferris wheel and a bridge? Or something. There is a lamp on one table, two photographs of colts, and a set of boxes against one wall. There is a poster of an "artistic depiction" of Princess Cadence beating back the Changelings in the First Battle of Canterlot on the wall.

>>155521
Yes. Better make sure the door is closed
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155523
155525
>>155522
Dark Star looks at him, and then over at the door.
"I Have Something of an Offer i would like to Discuss with you."
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155524
155525
>>155522
Amber snickers when they're out of earshot. "She's smart."

"Woah, this is your room? It has so many neat things in it!" she exclaims in apparently earnest excitement.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155525
155526 155527
>>155523
He tilts his head
"What kind of offer?"

The door is slightly open, and Dark Star knows there is a secretary further down the hall

>>155524
"I know right?" He says to her

He smiles at her words
"Thank you..." He stands there next to her as she looks around the room.
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155526
155528 155530
>>155525
She looks at the text book, what other books he has on the dresser, examines the poster, and finally stares at the photographs. "Your brother?" she asks at the end, in a low voice as if afraid she might set something off.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155527
155528
>>155525
"One Better Discussed in Private. May i Close the Door?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155528
155529 155530 155531
>>155526
The text book is a science text book. Specifically it is chemistry. Of the other books are a math text book, and several novels. Love stories and historical fiction. Probably required reading for school but it's kind of hard to tell.

For a moment, Mustard Trim looks at the open door. Instead, he moves closer to Amber and whispers into her ear
"Yes."

>>155527
He pauses for a moment
"Sure"
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155529
155530
>>155528
She nods knowingly. This may be an uncomfortable topic for him, so she'll let him open up about it at his own pace. For now, she fixates on something a bit more lighthearted.

"You read romance novels?" she asks with a mischievous smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155530
155533
>>155526
>>155528
The poster is Cadence in the fore (viewing from behind), standing in a room by a window with Shining Armor a little further away, and looking out at the Changeling Army which is in the middle of being repelled by a shock wave. There's a decent amount of violence and appreciation for the female form in the image.

There are two photographs. One, of a young skinny light colored colt. The other is an older reddish colored colt with a stronger build.

>>155529
He smiles awkwardly, and his ears come down
"Only for school...."
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155531
155532
>>155528
Dark Star walks over to the door and closes it
Then he Walks Back
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155532
155534
>>155531
“What’s your offer?” He asks
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155533
155535
>>155530
Appreciation as in "anatomically correct"? Even if that's the case, it's not what Amber would have taken away from it, rather the married couple protecting their land bitterly. Romantic and noble, though ultimately tragic in history.

What are Hitch and Sprout doing from G5?
Amber noticed with a sad gaze that this was Mustard's older brother who went off to war. She hopes he is not the POW in the family.

"School?" she responds skeptically. She picks up the one with the mushiest title and opens it mid-way to read a passage.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155534
155535
>>155532
Solar Night reaches into his bags Pocket and Places 50 bits on the desk in front of the Stallion.
"My Friend Really wants to Get Into Jim Haykins,It Would Mean the World to Her."
He Smiles at Him
He Points to The Princesses Face on the Coin.
"Maybe our Good Friend Princess celestia can Help get Her into School Sooner"
50 would be worth 200 if its Worth 4 times Usd
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155535
155536 155541
>>155533
Well, the poster is not anatomically correct, nor would such details be much visible in the image even if present. This is, after all, a poster that Dahlia hasn’t torn down. But Princess Cadence’s shape is understood and appreciated by the artist. Shining armor is present in the lower left of the image, though he is a few feet separate from her. It should be noted that Cadence stares at the Changelings, and presumably specifically Chrysalis, while Shining Armor’s head is turned looking at Cadence.

The colt in the image looks to be about the age that Mustard Trim is now, maybe slightly younger.

Passage:
> They agreed that Mrs. Bonnet should only hear of the departure of the family, without being alarmed on the score of the gentlecolt’s conduct; but even this partial communication gave her a great deal of con- cern, and she bewailed it as exceedingly unlucky that the mares should happen to go away just as they were all getting so intimate together. After lamenting it, however, at some length, she had the consolation that Mr. Bringer would be soon down again and soon dining at Longbum, and the conclusion of all was the comfortable declaration, that though he had been invited only to a family dinner, she would take care to have two full courses.

>>155534
He looks at the coin, and is immediately offended
“Just what kind of institution do you think this is?!”
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155536
155537
>>155535
Is it an actual picture? If so, link pls

Amber reads the passage, aloud, in a mock Canterlot accent, evidently enjoying the fact that Mustard is reading such stories, even if it's because he's forced to.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155537
155538
>>155536
No, I made it up

“Heh heh” he smiles awkwardly as she reads the passage, listening to her
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155538
155539
>>155537
When she finishes: "It's a bit dull, but the prose is better than I expected. I can see why they make you read it, at least."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155539
155540
>>155538
“It’s alright” he says, clearly embarrassed
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155540
155542
>>155539
She nuzzles his neck lightly. "Why don't you show me what books you like to read?"
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155541
155542
>>155535
He Grins
"One That Wants 50 more bits?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155542
155543 155546
>>155541
“You think we’d sell places in our school fir 100 bits? I’ll have you know that we are the highest ranked university in the entire Southeast, and our medical school is the highest ranked in all of Equestria.” His yells are not loud enough to be heard clearly down the hall.

>>155540
He nuzzled, and smiles
“I haven’t really had as much time to read. For fun at least. I would read short story collections back in Blackwater, but I haven’t had access to as many.”
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155543
155544
>>155542
"Aww. There aren't any libraries in town? Though, what with school and a job, I guess you just don't have time."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155544
155545
>>155543
“Well, there are libraries… just, I haven’t really read them… It’s not quite the same here. There was a certain store I could buy them from back in Blackwater, but not here.”
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155545
155547
>>155544
"I guess I see your point. There's nothing like a curiosity shop selling all sorts of things you can't find anywhere else."
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155546
155547
>>155542
He Puts His Hoof to his Chin in thought.
"You Know maybe its worth 200."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155547
155548 155549
>>155546
He blinks

"Jim Haykins University is committed to diversity and to including historically excluded groups into Equestria's future. We do recognize that many creatures, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, have had their applications delayed because of the revolt last semester, and the siege of the city a year before that. We are well behind of what would have been the State required quotas under the Twilight administration, and a dream deferred is a dream denied. I suppose there may be room in the current class."

>>155545
"Yeah. Like that place yesterday. I wish I bought that ship."
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155548
155550
>>155547
"One day, when we've earned our fortune. One day," she replies wistfully.
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155549
155550
>>155547
"A Zeebat Pony Would Look Very wel on you and Jim Haykinsl. She is one of the Most Oppressed Members of Our Society."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155550
155551 155555
>>155549
A gamer

"Yes" He nods

"What is her name?"

>>155548
"Fortune. Ha."
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155551
155552
>>155550
"You know I've always had an eye towards an adventure, right? Who knows what fantastically valuable things we could find."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155552
155553
>>155551
"Adventure? Uh... like what?"
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155553
155554
>>155552
"Exploring long-sealed crypts, traveling to distant jungles, exposing oodles of ill-gotten loot…you know, like you read in stories."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155554
155557
>>155553
"Couldn't you like, die, doing that?"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155555
155556
>>155550
Rise Up
"Her Name, Is Lunar Nadir."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155556
155558
>>155555
Quids say we rise

He nods, and extends his hoof forward
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155557
155559
>>155554
"Have you seen the way ponies drive around here? You can die just crossing the street," she says with a chuckle. "Anyway, what's life without taking risks?"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155558
155559
>>155556
He Extends his forward as well
Quints demand it
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155559
155560 155561
>>155557
He is silent for a minute, then he is silent for a minute longer. He finally says
"My mom thinks I am her last chance for grandchildren. Grandchildren that will have a father willing the sign the birth certificate, anyways."

>>155558
He motions his hoof, as if expecting something specific.
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155560
155562
>>155559
"Oh were are my manners."
He Places the other 100 bits in his hoof
Amber Sunset
5340b73
?
No.155561
155562
>>155559
"What about Veneer?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155562
155563 155564
>>155561
"That's why she added 'with a father who would sign the birth certificate.' She thinks that Veneer is on track to end up like her, but at a much younger age."

>>155560
He meets his hoof to Dark Star's in a hoof-shake, grabbing the money in the process.

"We welcome Lunar Nadir to the class of 1017. Let me write it up."
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155563
155565
>>155562
He Keeps his cool exterior which he has had the entire time, but inside He feels a massive relief
He Shakes his Hoof
"Great News"
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155564
155565
>>155562
"What do you mean?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155565
155566 155567
>>155563
He calls his secretary, and says that a file for Lunar Nadir was found after being misplaced, and that her place for the 1013 Spring semester had come up on the waiting list

"She will prepare the letter. There's still the matter of tuition."

>>155564
"My mother thinks that she will become a single mother, because she will get pregnant by a stallion who will not care to help raise the foal."
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155566
155573
>>155565
"Your ma was a single mother?" she asks, in a hushed tone.
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155567
155568
>>155565
"Tuition? How much would that cost?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155568
155569 155591
>>155567
"Is"

>>155567
"1000 a semester"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155569
155570
>>155568
How much money do i currently have?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155570
155571
>>155569
Not that much. Dark Star will need to come up with more funds
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155571
155572
>>155570
"Interesting. Would you take a down payment? and then i can bring the rest in later today?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155572
155574
>>155571
"I don't handle that, the financial office does. But there is a dead line in a few days to pay the full amount of tuition for the semester."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155573
>>155566
"Is"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155574
155575
>>155572
"Ok,Thanks For Everything,Sir. You've made a young Mare Very Happy"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155575
155576
>>155574
He nods with a pleased smile, and places the coins in his pocket.

"You're welcome"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155576
155577
>>155575
What Was His Name and What Did he Look Like?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155577
155578
>>155576
Varsity Blues. Midnight blue unicorn stallion. Black mane.
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155578
155579
>>155577
Note Taken
He Smiles then heads for the door
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155579
155580
>>155578
He leaves the office, and on the way out, the Secretary provides Solar night with an acceptance letter for Lunar Nadir.
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155580
155581
>>155579
"Thank You Ma'am"
He takes it and puts it in his bag
"Much Appreciated."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155581
155582
>>155580
The unicorn mare does not smile. She seems a little crabby. But Dark Star has the letter, and a copy in the filing system.
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155582
155583
>>155581
He Walks outside
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155583
155584
>>155582
Dark Star sees Nadir sitting the in the middle of the concrete walkway leading to the building, with her wings next to her, and looking somewhat sad. She sees Solar Night through the glass in the door, and she immediately runs towards him, stopping in front of him and looking up at him. "What happened?" she asks anxiously
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155584
155585
>>155583
"Oh.....Yea i have some bad news."
He looks down trying to to give away the jest
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155585
155586
>>155584
The tips of her wings touch the concrete, her mouth opens, and her purple eyes with their slit pupils become very wide
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155586
155587
>>155585
I Reach into my Bag and pull out the letter.
"You Got Accepted into Jim Haykins!"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155587
155588
>>155586
Her eyes focus on the letter, pupils zooming in. Her mouth closes as she looks intently at it. She takes maybe two or three seconds, then her ears perk all the way up, her mouth opens up and lips are pulled back far, her pupils become so wide they are almost circular, and her wings spread out until they are extended all of the way.

In slow motion, Dark Star can see all of this happen, and she jumps up, pushing with her hind legs, abs pounces on Dark Star, very possibly knocking him down. She wraps her forelegs around him very tightly.

She makes an unnatural “EEEEEEEEEEEEE” sound that’s kind of uncomfortable at that distance.

Then she kisses him. She misses his lips, but it does seem like that was her intent, however poorly executed.
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155588
155589
>>155587
I Laugh And Hug Her Back
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155589
155590
>>155588
She makes a few more loud EEEEEEEing sounds, and continues hugging Solar Night very aggressively, pressing her small body against his as much as she can manage. At least she doesn't attempt to kiss him again.

"Thank you thank you thank you Solar! This means so much to me. I thought I could never get in!"

And now she's crying
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155590
155592
>>155589
"I Always Keep My Promises,Nadir."
He sees her start crying.
"Aww Hey,Hey Theres no need to cry,Nadir."
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155591
155592
>>155568
Amber freezes in shock. "She ain't married?" she hisses.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155592
155593 155615
>>155590
And now she's trying to bury her head in his fur.

"I thought I could never get in..." he hears muffled by his fur

>>155591
"She is married."
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155593
155594
>>155592
"Im Happy i could help you."
He Hugs Her again
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155594
155595
>>155593
A few ponies are looking at this scene funnily. Others do not care and literally just walk around the two. She's finally starting to loosen up on him, but she hasn't let go of him. Her fur is short and coarse, for what its worth.

"I can't believe it's real" She says, happy but also evidently crying
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155595
155596
>>155594
"Im Happy That you are Happy."
He smiles at her and Hugs her once more
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155596
155597
>>155595
"Thank you..." Okay, she's calming down. Sort of.

Dark Star discovers what it is like to be hugged by bat wings, which she wraps all the way around him, and attempts to close. The surface is soft and velvety.
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155597
155598
>>155596
He touches her wings with his hoof
"Its no problem nadir. although i am going to have to go treasure hunting to cover the tuition"
He Laughs
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155598
155599
>>155597
Her wings feel odd. It's a flap of skin with short hairs on it, feeling almost like velvet. At least it's soft.

These last words make her finally pull away, though just enough so that her face is in front of his, looking him in the eyes with a serious expression
"Treasure hunting?"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155599
155600
>>155598
"Uh,Yeah."
He looks a little Apprehensive.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155600
155601
>>155599
She blinks
"For real?"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155601
155602
>>155600
"I mean i dont Exactly have to, But it sounds Fun."
He smiles
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155602
155603
>>155601
"Like, like, like going into caves or shipwrecks?"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155603
155604
>>155602
He Puts his Hoof to his Chin
"Yes."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155604
155605
>>155603
She opens her mouth and widens her eyes in astonishment
"I would think you were messing with me but you brought the letter. Is the letter a real letter?"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155605
155606
>>155604
"Of Course its Real."
I Laugh
"I Got it Straight From the Secretary. Your Name is in the system."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155606
155607
>>155605
She looks at him, looks down, and then pulls away. (She's pretty thoroughly invaded Solar Night's personal space). She grabs the letter, and looks at it more carefully. Her wings slowly move down. After some seconds, she says

"It is real!"

She stares at him in the eyes, looking at him in amazement

"What else can you do?"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155607
155608
>>155606
He Smiles and gives a somewhat Mysterious answer
"Tons"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155608
155610
>>155607
Her mouth is partly open, as she stares at this mysterious stallion.

"So..." She sits down in front of him, and touches her left leg on her right
"What about the cost?"
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155610
155611
>>155608
"The Cost for what?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155611
155612
>>155610
"Well, for the school. I still can't afford it..." She starts to trail off
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155612
155613
>>155611
"Don't worry about that. i have it covered. but if you really want to know" He whispers "1000 bits"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155613
155614
>>155612
Her ears pop up
"What.. do I... have to do for you?" She asks
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155614
155616
>>155613
"have to do for me? what do you mean?"
He looks confused
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155615
155616
>>155592
"I don't understand," she replies.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155616
155617 155622
>>155614
"I mean... does that mean I owe you?" she asks anxiously

>>155615
He take a moment

"That's okay.. nevermind... I know what you mean about excitemet.
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155617
155618
>>155616
"Owe me? Like Bits? No way."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155618
155619
>>155617
"Are you sure?" She asks nervously
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155619
155620
>>155618
"yea i'm sure. it's no big deal."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155620
155621
>>155619
She looks at him, then leans in and hugs him again
"Thank you..." she says. It's a softer hug and thank you than before
Sneed Star
8139819
?
No.155621
155625
>>155620
He Hugs her Back
"It's No problem, You Deserve it."
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155622
155625
>>155616
"No wait…please tell me what you meant," she asks in a concerned tone of voice.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155623
155624
I have to sleep
Amber Sunset
0790afe
?
No.155624
>>155623
Goodnight!
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155625
155627 155697
>>155621
The zebra bat creature thing is hugged.
When Solar Night hugs her, she presses into him with more strength, and seems to enjoy the contact, as she does not break off until she has to.

Solar Night and Lunar Nadir are not registered for classes, and they have pending tuition payments due soon.
Solar Night needs a class schedule

>>155622
“I mean… have you seen my father? She is legally still married. She has no second income besides my sister’s entry level job, she doesn’t get a pension, abs age can’t remarry. She has to take care of us and the house all by herself. She’s not taking it well.”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155627
155628
>>155625
How?
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155628
155629
>>155627
It’s another office and paperwork. This is where Solar Night chooses his class schedule. He can decide which classes he wants. Just say what Dark Star wants and we can discuss it
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155629
155630 155673
>>155628
Philosophy 101
Anthropology 101
Equestrian History to 400
Equestrian Legends
Political Organization

Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155630
155631
>>155629
Done. Dark Star can have more of less that set of classes.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155631
155632
>>155630
Solar Night looks over at Nadir
"Have you thought about what classes you want to take?"
Anonymous
6063266
?
No.155632
155633
>>155631
She pulls herself off of him, and moves away. She looks at him with ears perked straight up, and narrowed slit pupils.

“Uh…. Only a little….”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155633
155634
>>155632
"What classes did you want to take?"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155634
155635
>>155633
“Um… I don’t really know. I kind of want to just experiment with things. Most of what I’ve heard is ‘you have to do this for a job’. Work the docks or cut jute or type memos or work in a factory. I don’t want to learn just for a job. I want to know things that don’t make money.”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155635
155636
>>155634
"I Couldn't Agree More. There's More to life than Slaving away, making somepony else rich."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155636
155637
>>155635
"Yeah, exactly! And look at the rich. They don't spend all of their time working. They read books and go to plays. And who are all of those books and plays for? Not the poor and working class."
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155637
155638
>>155636
"Exactly, Especially the Rich Industrialist. They Don't Care about their Workers. They Just care about making their bit pouches Larger."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155638
155639
>>155637
Her lips are back as she hangs onto Dark Star's every word
"Yes, yes. I shouldn't try to work for a rich industrialist. Not in their factories, not in their offices. They don't care. But I care. I care about more than just pouches."
She nods along
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155639
155640
>>155638
"The Working Class Should Be The Ones Calling the Shots Around Here. What Have the Industrialist Ever Done for us? They Sided with the Princesses against us."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155640
155641
>>155639
"Yes!" She moves her tail in a whipping fashion.

"Yeah, we need to do away with them, and empower the workers. Get rid of them..."
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155641
155642
>>155640
"They Need to be forced to help the people, Because they will never do it on their own. Imagine the Good that could be done, Hospitals that actually work,No Pony in poverty, Roads that don't have so many potholes."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155642
155643
>>155641
"Yeah" She nods, looking intently at Solar Night. She sits in front of him
"Yeah they should..."
She seems at once grave at the message being told, and happy for its messenger
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155643
155644
>>155642
"Well, thats enough philosophizing for now i think. we have to get you set up for classes."
He smiles
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155644
155645
>>155643
"Yeah..." She seems almost dazed by the talk. "We should do something about it. Creatures here seem pretty active pushing for change." She stands back up again

"But uh... let's go get set up for class."
Her mood picks up rapidly after saying this, and she is darting about again.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155645
155646
>>155644
He Walks to the doors and then He Opens the Door For Her
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155646
155647
>>155645
She stops to look up at him, before scurrying through. It's worth noting that otherwise, she tends to follow just behind him, and usually a little to the right following almost like a dog.

The registration office is actually quite a bit like the admissions office, though a guidance counselor is available for questions about course choices.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155647
155648
>>155646
He walks over to the guidance counselor
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155648
155649
>>155647
The guidance counselor is a female Pegasus of a very light orange color. She must be over 40, but has preserved her looks very well.

"Well hello" She says with a sanguine tone and smile. A secretary has already pulled Solar Night's file
"Are you just starting, or is this your second semester?"
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155649
155650
>>155648
"I'm Just Starting. and so is my Friend Here."
He Motions to Nadir
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155650
155651
>>155649
She turns to her on a swivel chair. This is in her office, with a window to the hall and the door open

"Hello." She says, smiling awkwardly, both happy and shy

The mare says,
"Well, in the first two years you'll mostly be working on your distribution requirements. Literature, History, a math and a science class, and a humanities and social science. But you'll also want to be working towards a major."

Nadir remains silent, and with a glance of her eyes seems to suggest she wants Solar Night to go first.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155651
155652
>>155650
He Puts His Hoof to his chin in thought
"Well i think i would like philosophy and HippologyAnthropology im not to sure about the rest."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155652
155653
>>155651
She nods
"Okay, there is a class at this time... and one at this time." She is looking at a paper.

"Hippology counts as a social science. Philosophy is a liberal art. You are also going to need history and literature classes."
She looks over to him
"What are you thinking of majoring in?"
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155653
155655
>>155652
"My Major? I Was Thinking Political Science. as for history? Hmmmm How About Equestrian History or Equestrian Legends?"
Anonymous
a57862c
?
No.155654
155656 155657
>>155000
What is thread? And if it's a fanfic is There a pasta
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155655
155657 155661
>>155653
"Political Science. Okay, that's a fine major. Well, let's see... okay, there is a higher level course in Equestrian Literature that focuses on legends and myths. Huh. Well that's a Literature class. But it won't count for your distribution requirements. You are allowed to take a higher level course though. Not many, maybe one. I would still advise taking either a history class, math, or art.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155656
>>155654
You could call it a pen and paper RPG. Or maybe something like a CYOA.

There is no pasta
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155657
155658
>>155654
Its Based.
>>155655
"I Do Enjoy Art."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155658
155659
>>155657
“Well, there’s Studio Art, Art History, and Architecture, all in the lower levels.”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155659
155660
>>155658
"What Higher Level Classes do you offer? Art History Sounds Interesting."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155660
155661
>>155659
“Well, in Art it’s like early Equestrian paintings, Religious Sculptures, or Griffonian Romanticism. Higher level classes in all departments are classes that count towards a Major or a Minor in that field, but will not count towards the general distribution requirements.”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155661
155662
>>155655
>>155660
"I Think I'll Take the Equestrian Literature Class. And maybe the Equestrian Painting class."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155662
155663
>>155661
“Which Equestrian literature class? The basic overview?”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155663
155664
>>155662
"The one that Focuses on Legends and Myths"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155664
155665
>>155663
She nods
“But what about Political Science?”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155665
155666
>>155664
"I Wanted that as my Major."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155666
155667
>>155665
“So you will take an introductory political science class this semester?” She asks
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155667
155668
>>155666
"Yes? This is my First Year im not Exactly sure how this all Works."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155668
155669 155671
>>155667
She nods,
“It’s best to take introductory courses to get them out of the way. Now, you will be required to take Equestrian History and Equestrian literature at some point, as well as something like hippology, philosophy, or political science.”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155669
155670
>>155668
He Nods
"Sounds Good to Me."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155670
155671
>>155669
“So…. You can take five classes.”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155671
155672
>>155670
>>155668
"Yea All of these you mentioned Before."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155672
155673
>>155671
So uh, is the list mentioned before being altered? If so, in what way?
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155673
155674
>>155672
Thats Everything on the List,Isnt it?
>>155629
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155674
155675
>>155673
It sounds like Solar Night does not want to take Equestrian History before 400, but instead, Equestrian Painting?
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155675
155676
>>155674
i thought i said i wanted history?
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155676
155677
>>155675
Uh… what is Dark Star’s schedule now?
Equestrian Myths
Philosophy 101
Hippology
Political Orangization
?

Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155677
155678
>>155676
Plus Equestrian history
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155678
155679
>>155677
And not Equestrian Painting?
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155679
155680
>>155678
Do i Need an Art Class?
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155680
155681
>>155679
Not really
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155681
155682
>>155680
Yea We're Good Then i think.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155682
155683
>>155681
“Alright. Equestrian History to 400, Political Systems, Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Hippology, and Equestrian Myths abs Legends.”

It is done. Nadir goes next. She picks several classes that Solar Night has picked, but also Chemistry.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155683
155684
>>155682
He Nods and Listens as Lunar Nadir Picks Her Classes
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155684
155685
>>155683
She decides she will take Philosophy and Hippology with Dark Star, as well as a class in Chemistry and in Literature. She protests against taking Equestrian History, and asks if she can take a different history class instead. After she is told that she must take two classes in Equestrian History to graduate, she decides to take the class with Solar Night.

And she is done.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155685
155686
>>155684
I Smile and Write Down the Classes i will be taking
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155686
155687
>>155685
Not even necessary. A Secretary types out the classes, the location, the course numbers, the times, and the professors
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155687
155688
>>155686
"Oh Thank You!"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155688
155689
>>155687
The Secretary smiles

The counselor tells the two,
“Good luck on your respective journeys. What happens here will shape the future. Yours, and the World’s.”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155689
155690
>>155688
Dark Star Feels a sense of Pride in his Chest
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155690
155691 155695
>>155689
Nadir is overjoyed:

“I can’t believe it’s really happening! I’m actually getting to go to college!”

And Solar Night is now set up.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155691
155692
>>155690
He Thanks the Counselor and leaves
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155692
155693
>>155691
Solar Night walks out of the administrative building onto the riding concrete pathways of the University campus, into the chilly wind of the Baltimare day.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155693
155694 155695
>>155692
is Nadir with him?
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155694
>>155693
Like a puppy. Yes.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155695
155696
>>155693
>>155690
"Im Happy For You. Its Not Every Day you get accepted into college."
He Smiles
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155696
155702
>>155695
“Yes!” Her wings are partly unfolded.

“I don’t know of anyone in my family… not that I have much family, but you know what I mean, who have gone to college. Not many ponies in Del Manantial, or the village, or really even that I know in Baltimare have gone to college. It’s all about going to work at a warehouse or store or something. That’s what I did much of last year. But I wanted to do something more. I didn’t think it could happen because I wasn’t smart enough, I didn’t have good enough grades. My family isn’t established or well respected or anything. But here I am. Here I am.”
She’s actually kind of breathing heavily by the end, probably because she is about to cry.
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155697
155698 155703
>>155625
>tfw no hybrid bat-horse gf

"I…oh." It slowly clicks into place. Amber had assumed Mrs. Dahlia was a widow from the shrine and her husband's absence. But if he was a POW, he can be considered to be still alive, and various legal benefits that come with being a widow don't apply.

"I see what you mean. So she's worried about Veneer marrying and her husband tragically disappearing?" she asks, her ears folded back.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155698
155699
>>155697
feelsbadpone

“She’s worried about Veneer getting pregnant out of wedlock by a stallion who doesn’t want to care for the foal. Or her.”
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155699
155700
>>155698
"Can that happen? I suppose I've heard of it happening before…but do you think it might happen to her?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155700
155701
>>155699
“It can happen, yes. Just get pregnant outside of marriage, and if the stallion doesn’t want to take care of the foal, then good luck forcing him to.

I don’t know, really. I don’t know what Veneer does. I know she goes out with friends. I know she drinks sometimes. She definitely looks like she’s trying to look pretty for someone. But I have never seen her with a stallion. I don’t ask her what she does, and she doesn’t tell me. I think my mother takes what she knows, and assumes the worst.”
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155701
155704
>>155700
She thinks about how it can be that a mare can get pregnant without both parents wanting the foal. She'll have to ask Mustard how it works sometime.

"It frankly seems mean that she gets treated like that. It's much better to assume the best of everypony, don't you think?"
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155702
155704
>>155696
i finished my bacon
He Gives her a Hug
"You're Plenty Smart Enough Nadir. If Anypony Deserves to go to College its you."
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155703
>>155697
>Tfw has a Hybrid Bat Pony Fren
FeelsGoodPone

Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155704
155705 155706
>>155701
“She is pretty mean a lot of the time. And honestly, I think if she didn’t need Veneer’s help with money, it would be worse than it is.”

He turns his head,
“I don’t know that she’s wrong though. The thing is, if she’s wrong, then she’s been cruel to her own daughter for no real reason. But if she’s right and she doesn’t stop it, her daughter’s life could be ruined, her grandfoal’s lives could be ruined, and she could look like a bad parent for failing to stop it. I don’t know. I don’t like it either.”

>>155702
nom

She puffs her chest up, with glowing happy eyes, and an open mouth. Solar Night can see small fangs.

“D’awwww! Thank you Solar!”
She leans in and hugs him back. It’s a pretty tight hug, and she doesn’t break it quickly.
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155705
155707
>>155704
He Laughs
"Its No Problem at all,nadir."
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155706
155707
>>155704
Amber doesn't know what to think, if Mustard can't tell whether his own sister is "rough" or not. Although her own experience with the family has been positive, it has some serious problems.

"What if I made friends with her and kept tabs on what she's doing? Then we could know for sure," she suggests in a hushed whisper.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155707
155708 155709
>>155706
“I’m sure she’d love to go out to clubs like the one we were at last night, or talk to you about….. things I suspect you’d like to talk about, just because you’re a filly. I’m sure you could find out if she got past her envy of you. But I don’t want to know. I am afraid of the answer.”

>>155705
bat creature thing is hugged
“So uh… what now?”
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155708
155710
>>155707
He puts his hoof to his chin in thought
"I have no idea."
He looks at his class schedule to see when they start.
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155709
155710
>>155707
Amber pets Mustard's mane, smiling gently at him.

"Remember how suspicious you were of me last night?" she whispers. "I think it's your ma rubbing off on you. I'd like to put your fears to rest."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155710
155711 155712
>>155708
And... Equestrian History is starting basically... Now

>>155709
lanky colt is pet

"True." He says. But then he whispers something into Amber's ear
"But my mom had good reason to be suspicious of me"
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155711
155713
>>155710
He looks over at Nadir.
"We're about to be late for a class."
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155712
155713
>>155710
She giggles and whispers back,
"But you're a good colt."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155713
155714 155715
>>155711
"Oh!" Let's go!

The Mistmane building is host to the lecture hall for Equestrian History

>>155712
In a very, very soft voice, he says
"I lied to my mother, and laid with a mare out of wedlock"
Sneed Star
042943b
?
No.155714
155716
>>155713
"Follow me!"
he runs to the building
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155715
155716
>>155713
She sighs softly, and answers back,
"I don't like that you lied to your own ma, but…she likes me, and I don't think she would mind it that much."

But she continues,
"If you hadn't met me, would you…would you have laid with another mare?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155716
155717 156163
>>155714
Nadir lingers in a spot for a time, but then lopes after Solar Night. She tends to take on a fast paced gait that almost looks like a series of hops. Like a rabbit almost. Her wings are as likely to be loose as they are properly folded.

They enter the two story story, stone façade building with its blue tile roof, and go down a tile floor until they get to room 113, the lecture hall. The design of the room is what Dark Star will come to know as a conventional design. The entrance to the room is higher than the floor, with a series of seats on a slope down. Solar Night doesn't quite have a good view of everypony in the room, but he is able to get a seat. Nadir sits next to him.

The professor is an Earth Pony with a tan coat and a black vest jacket. His age is maybe somewhere in his forties. He is writing something on the board. On the wall, there is an utterly massive map. It is a map of the continent of Equus with all of the area of the former Principality of Equestria highlighted, as well as a series of land further north and north of the Crystal Empire. It also has the former Equestrian Dominion of New Mareland, the Dominion of Puerto Caballo, and the Dominion of Maregypt in their respective places on the map highlighted. It shows, in short, everywhere that has ever been Equestria.

The stallion is talking about some of the overview details of the class. There is one textbook that is at the center of the class and most assignments will come out of that. There will be two papers and two tests, and that is the totality of grades in the class. He says he will not take attendance, and he has some derisive remarks about students who come to college just to have fun at their parents' expense, and then not do anything. "The university already got your money. It's up to you to get your worth out of it."

He then starts his shortened lecture

>>155715
"What do you mean she wouldn't mind it?"

And
"Would you have laid with another stallion?"
Anonymous
54f74f1
?
No.155717
155718
>>155716
"She really wants us to be together. I was worried, but she does think of me as a good fillyfriend for you. And no, you are special to me and always will be." Her eyes shimmer with hurt disappointment at his rejoinder.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155718
155719
>>155717
He frowns
"What's wrong?"
He doesn't wait long for an answer, as if he doesn't expect one

"She does like you, yes. I think you are so far what she wants."
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155719
155720
>>155718
"You know I wouldn't lie with another stallion," she whispers after he finishes. "But you said your ma had reason to be distrustful. If Ms. Salt Lick, or Asper Spring, or any other pretty pony you know would have thrown herself before you…would you? You can be honest, I won't judge you if you say yes." She evaluates his features keenly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155720
155721
>>155719
"That's not what I meant. No..."
His voice is at first slightly angry, but it very quickly tapers off. His ears fall down, and his are wide and watery.
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155721
155722
>>155720
She backs off and looks to the side, a little ashamed for pushing the question. "I'm sorry, I hope you can forgive me for asking such a stupid question…." She looks back at him. "But what did you mean?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155722
155723
>>155721
Softly whispering,
"I mean, I violated her trust"
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155723
155724
>>155722
"By lyin' you did, but the other thing…you're a grown stallion and we're a couple now. Is it really that bad?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155724
155725
>>155723
He shakes his head and his ears fall to a halfway position. "If you don't understand, you're not going to. I thought you would."
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155725
155726
>>155724
"Nopony sat me down and explained all this to me. Now isn't really the time, but maybe you could later?" she asks, still puzzled.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155726
155727
>>155725
"I will" He says

And from downstairs,
"Lunch is ready!"
Amber Sunset
54f74f1
?
No.155727
155730
>>155726
Before they leave, Amber leans her face forward close to his. "Mustard, I love you and that means I'll also help your family any way I can, both your sis and your ma." She closes her eyes and gives him a gentle kiss on the lips.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155730
155732
>>155727
Mustard Trim returns the kiss, leaning in. But he doesn't return the kiss gently. Rather, Amber can be confident that if Dahlia were not in the house expecting them downstairs, Mustard would have taken her to his bed. Mustard breaks it off himself, rather quickly, and has first a look of embarrassment, then guilt, and says to Amber
"Thank you. That means a lot to me."
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155732
155733
>>155730
Such energy! she thinks to herself, blushing and blinking in surprise.

She smiles back at him. "Let's go have some lunch," she says, moving to go.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155733
155734
>>155732
Mustard does not smile back. If anything, he looks ashamed. But he makes an awkward smile, and follows Amber down the stairs.

The table is in a small corner in the back designated as a dining area with wooden floors. The table is not very big, and while it could probably seat six with difficulty, it comfortably seats four. Dahlia sits in one spot, and presumably Amber and Mustard Trim on the other side. Amber is allowed by Mustard to sit down first, and so she has the pick of sitting across from Dahlia or Veneer. Veneer comes down with a kind of disinterested expression shortly after Mustard and Amber.

The food is corn on the cob, boiled carrots, and boiled cauliflower. There is salt, pepper, and an entire stick of butter.
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155734
155735
>>155733
Amber chooses to sit across from Veneer. When she sees the food laid out, there's a look of amazement on her face.
"You've laid out such a nice and plentiful meal!"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155735
155736
>>155734
The orange filly looks up at Amber with eyes that were evidently not expecting Amber's energy.

Dahlia replies
"Why thank you!" in a tone of joy that betrays an underlying desperation. She pushes forth a set of biscuits and sits down, while Mustard immediately moves for the biscuits
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155736
155737
>>155735
She elbows Mustard, firmly but not enough to hurt. "We should be thankful for this bounty. I wish we ate this well in the country. We used to, but not anymore," she says with a tinge of sadness.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155737
155738
>>155736
Mustard turns to Amber, looking saddened. But Dahlia asks Amber,

“Would you like to lead the prayer?”
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155738
155739
>>155737
should have picked cleric for this
"I would be honored," she responds. She clasps her hooves, bows her head and leads.

"Princesses, I am thankful to know such a wonderful family who invited me to this meal, and especially for knowing Mustard Trim, who has been especially kind. Thank you for this delicious food laid out before us on this beautiful day."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155739
155740
>>155738
"Amen" Dahlia adds

"Amen" from Mustard Trim

After a delay, there is an "Amen" from Veneer

... And Mustard Trim already has a biscuit in hoof
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155740
155741
>>155739
Amber starts on the vegetable medley. How is it?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155741
155742
>>155740
Boiler carrots… not too bad. They are closer to being overcooked than undercooked, being more or less okay. There is pepper, salt, and butter to help with flavor.

Mustard Trim places butter on the biscuit with a knife, while Veneer cuts the cauliflower with a knife abs eats it with a fork
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155742
155743
>>155741
Amber adds some of the seasonings and butter that were so graciously provided. She also reaches for a biscuit to butter.

"I'm still at something of a loss for what to expect from the city, where to buy groceries and how to get around without always taking a cab. It ai–it isn't easy adjusting."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155743
155744
>>155742
If Amber was hoping for a sweet accidental hoof touch with Mustard, she is too late. He already has his biscuit.

It's hard to tell if the butter is real or margarine.

Dahlia:
"Yes, it was hard for us to adjust as well"

Veneer actually volunteers an answer:
"You get used to it, especially cabs. Just keep some coins on you. And you can walk most places, too."
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155744
155745
>>155743
Nothing like a buttered biscuit to make you feel at home in a country house.

She asks Veneer in between bites (properly chewed and swallowed, of course), "I live east of the center of town. Do you know of any good places to walk to?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155745
155746
>>155744
Veneer:
"That's near where I work. There are quite a few fun bars, clubs, and restaurants in that area. Within about a mile or so, I mean."
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155746
155747
>>155745
"Oh," she responds with a smile. She doesn't explicitly ask Veneer if she might show her those sometime, because Dahlia would obviously disapprove, but she hopes she got the message across. "I suppose every place has a bright side to it." She enjoys the cauliflower, at least as much as cauliflower can be enjoyed.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155747
155748
>>155746
“Yeah. There’s more stuff to do here.” Veneer says

Mustard Trim makes a remark that he must assume no one will hear:
“I think if a mayoral candidate proses to tear down a quarter of the old buildings to put in street cars, he’d win in a landslide.”

Sadly, there is no changing the fact that cauliflower tastes like cauliflower. Pepper does help, though.
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155748
155749
>>155747
Amber replies to Mustard, though this might well trigger a political debate. "The old buildings might not be perfect, but they still have charm. And where will ponies live then?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155749
155750
>>155748
He looks over to her, looking her in the eyes with a surprised expression, like he wasn’t expecting that.

“The buildings are old and weren’t very nice when they were made. They’ve only gotten worse since then. So many of them have been shelled abs not fixed. As for the creatures, half of them can go home.”
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155750
155751
>>155749
Her ears fold down. "But they could be fixed up when things get better. And what if their inhabitants can't go home, or don't want to?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155751
155752
>>155750
His ears fold back, and he presses his lips together. He says,

"Good point"

And immediately turns away from her, picking up his corn cob, and taking a huge bite out of it.
Amber Sunset
12fabb2
?
No.155752
155753
>>155751
Amber likewise appreciates the simple pleasure of the corn she helped boil, after having buttered it of course.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155753
155756
>>155752
Amber is left in silence for a few seconds to contemplate the fact that she lost her virginity to a colt who is too submissive to properly argue against her, and who has unsavory politics to boot. No take backs.

She has the fortune of having her revelation interrupted by Dahlia, who asks her,
"So have you been cooking since you got here?"
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155756
155757
>>155753
Could be worse, and he has room yet to grow a spine.

"No ma'am, I wish I could but I hadn't the funds to buy cookware, let alone groceries. I can at least start fixing meals on my own now."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155757
155758
>>155756
“How are you eating?” She asks
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155758
155760
>>155757
"Not very well the first couple of days, I'm afraid," she said, frowning. "I had to wait until my hostess job was over until I finally received my supper from the restaurant, close to midnight. But since I got a little money I've been able to eat at some diners."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155760
155761
>>155758
“Awwww…” Dahlia looks sad for Amber’s condition

“Well, I’m happy to have you over today” she says

“And you can come with us any time.” She adds with a little smile
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155761
155762
>>155760
"I'm very thankful, Mrs. Dahlia," she replies with genuine appreciation. "There's nothing finer than receiving hospitality in a strange city. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you folks."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155762
155763
>>155761
“I’ll keep it in mind” she says, closing her eyes as she says this
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155763
155764
>>155762
Amber continues to dig in hungrily. She hadn't eaten since the cliffside restaurant, and her activity since has given her a hearty appetite.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155764
155765
>>155763
There isn’t all that much food prepared. Several carrots, two cauliflower ears, one corn cob, abs a basket of biscuits leaving maybe two whole biscuits for each pony. Mustard Trim takes the most interest in eating, while Veneer takes the least. Mustard asks for several carrots from Veneer, who simply moves them over and he gobbles them down.
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155765
155766
>>155764
Amber doesn't blame Mustard for being so hungry, but she elects to show restraint so as to neither rob any family member of her food or to give the impression that it's insufficient. It's a sad state of affairs, though, that even a special meal to honor a potential new family member is scarce even in terms of bare staples. One which she knows only too well, leaving her quite sympathetic.

She also wonders how Veneer is able to go to these fancy places at night when their own pantry is so pitiful. Hopefully she can find out firsthand.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155766
155767
>>155765
It wouldn't be fair to call the meal "insufficient," but it isn't going to suffice as the sole meal of the day. nor would it be enough for soldiers on the march. Veneer does not eat all of her food, which Mustard happily takes. Eventually, all of the food is eaten.
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155767
155768
>>155766
Amber wipes her mouth and grins broadly at her hostess. "Thank you again, Mrs. Dahlia, for this fine meal. You sure feed your foals well."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155768
155769
>>155767
"You're welcome" She says, smiling happily. She picks up her plate, and there's a little back and forth over doing the dishes. Normally it seems that Mustard would do the dishes, or at least it is his turn, but with Amber there Dahlia suggests Veneer does it. Veneer does not want to do it (probably because she wants to leave), and there's a sort of conclusion the dishes can be done later.
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155769
155770
>>155768
"No no no, I can clean up," Amber asserts. "I was treated to such a terrific meal, it's only fair that I do the dishes."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155770
155771
>>155769
“Oh, it’s okay,” Dahlia says
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155771
155772
>>155770
"Then I'll do it."

She picks up her plate with her mouth and carries it to the kitchen.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155772
155773
>>155771
Mustard Trim is drafted in to help, and the two are washing dishes together in the kitchen.
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155773
155774
>>155772
Nothing makes her happier to have Mustard work beside her. "It's much faster with two, ain't it?" she says with a wide smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155774
155775
>>155773
"Yeah, it is" He says running a plate under the water, and scrubbing it.

"It doesn't really take that long though, usually. It's just the three of us. And she gets Veneer to do it sometimes."
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155775
155776
>>155774
"Veneer seemed to be in a hurry to go somewhere. I was hopin' to get to talk to her," she says, picking up a freshly cleaned plate and drying it.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155776
155777
>>155775
"Well, then go talk to her" Mustard says
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155777
155778
>>155776
"Alright, I'll be right back." She quickly dries off her hooves and heads for the entrance, hoping to catch Veneer before she leaves.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155778
155779
>>155777
Veneer has actually gone to her room, and has grabbed a jacket. She sees her as she walks down the stairs.
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155779
155780
>>155778
"Hello Veneer, could we have a word?" she calls out with a friendly smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155780
155781
>>155779
She looks over at Amber with a fairly serious expression. She moves much closer to Amber, closing the distance.
"Yes?"
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155781
155782
>>155780
Amber wears a slightly nervous smile and rubs her hoof against the carpet. "After you, uh, told me about fun places around where I live I was hoping, maybe…maybe you could show me around them sometime? I want to pick up on city ways and not be so much of a bumpkin. If the location isn't too far away for you, I mean."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155782
155783
>>155781
She is silent for a moment. But only for a moment.

"You still owe me for that stunt you pulled last night."
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155783
155784
>>155782
"Erm, alright, let me know what you need." It feels like her forehead's starting to sweat, she hopes it isn't visible.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155784
155785
>>155783
"I'll decide later. And what do you want? You want me to name clubs? You want me to take you?"
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155785
155786
>>155784
"Just…take me along, I won't be choosy."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155786
155787
>>155785
"To a club?" She raises an eyebrow
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155787
155788
>>155786
"Mhm, wherever you usually…I mean, where you think is best." Still, that nervous smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155788
155789
>>155787
"I suppose I could take you. If only so you can pay for everything."
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155789
155790
>>155788
Her smile disappears, her ears hung low. "I don't have much in the way of money, only enough for food until my next paycheck," she replies.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155790
155791
>>155789
"Then you're lucky I didn't have to pay for a cab" She says
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155791
155792
>>155790
The filly stays quiet, unsure of what to say. Was Veneer upset because of how Mustard's fillyfriend hurt him, or because the incident was a nuisance to her?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155792
155793
>>155791
"Look. Okay. I get it. I'll think of maybe taking you along with my coworkers and friends one night, okay?"
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155793
155794
>>155792
She adopts a small smile. This is all she wanted. "Thank you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155794
155795
>>155793
“Careful though, or you won’t be her golden filly anymore.”
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155795
155796
>>155794
"What do you mean?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155796
155797
>>155795
"My mother. Don't you see how she likes you more than her own foals?"
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155797
155798
>>155796
She looks off to the side. "Yes…I'm surprised she actually likes me, I thought her impression would be…different."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155798
155799
>>155797
She blinks, moves her head back, and smiles
"And what did you think it would be?"
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155799
155800
>>155798
"I thought she would treat me like she does Mustard, bein'…," she looks around to make sure she isn't overheard before whispering, "Awful demanding and suspicious."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155800
155801
>>155799
"Mustard is stuck with her. You can leave. She has to be nice to you, or else you'll go away." She pauses, but gives a sly smile

"She wants Mustard to have a fillyfriend. He hasn't taken the move, or the loss of his father and brother very well. And we thought he'd never get a filly friend. So when you come along, all adorable, a sweet and innocent little farm pony from the country, she's not going to scare you away. Or at least she'll try not to."
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155801
155802
>>155800
The gears start turning. "If we get hitched, do you think her attitude toward me would change?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155802
155803
>>155801
"Will you hit my brother again?" She asks
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155803
155804
>>155802
Amber widens her eyes in horror. "No, never. Even if he hit me. I still feel horrible for hurting him at all, but honest-to-Celestia I never meant to do so."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155804
155805
>>155803
"Uh huh. But you did it anyways." She rolls her eyes

"I don't know what she'd think of you after you got married. Mostly I think that's her goal. To get us both married, moved out of the house, and with grandchildren."
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155805
155806
>>155804
"I think so, that's all she seems to imply, but…what's your goal?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155806
155807
>>155805
"Well now I have to support her here, with this expensive house. And yes, I want to have fun, if that was your question."
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155807
155808
>>155806
"I also want to have fun, on top of…life stuff."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155808
155809
>>155807
She nods
"Yeah. Life stuff."
She looks away, and then back to Amber
"What... kind of fun?"
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155809
155810
>>155808
She has a hopeful look about her. "Whatever the city has to offer, I'm open to it."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155810
155811
>>155809
She has a malign grin
"Whatever it has to offer, you are open to?"
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155811
155812
>>155810
She grins back. "I love adventure and challenging my expectations."

Inwardly she is wondering, What am I getting myself into?
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155812
155813
>>155811
A wide smile comes across her face
“What kind of adventure?”
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155813
155814
>>155812
"All kinds. The wilder the better," she says with a confident smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155814
155815
>>155813
She nods, almost concerned
"Sounds like you don't much care to be Dahlia's golden filly"
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155815
155816
>>155814
"Like I said, I was surprised she thought of me as that at all. But I can't expect to stay like that forever. I've got to enjoy my youth."

But she ponders to herself, How deep in over my head am I?
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155816
155817
>>155815
“Heh heh, yeah”
She moves forward, and to the side of Amber, then partly around her. She stands between Amber and the first floor now, with her tail tied into a… well, s pony tail.

“Life is short, after all.”
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155817
155818
>>155816
If Amber wanted anything less than absolute rock-solid surety to bring back to Mustard, she would have backed down by now. But there is no backing down, at least not yet. "It sure is, and I've hardly seen anything there is out there."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155818
155819
>>155817
“Alright. I’ll take you along some time. Or you can meet me there.”
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155819
155820
>>155818
"Either works, and I'm lookin' forward to it."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155820
155821
>>155819
She nods, and moves past Amber to the door.
“Then I’ll see you.”
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155821
155822
>>155820
"Alright, see you then," she says curtly.

Once Veneer has left she tries to rejoin Mustard in the kitchen.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155822
155823
>>155821
She smiles back, abs walks out the door.

Mustard is just finishing up
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
?
No.155823
155824
>>155822
Amber helps him finish up. "I spoke with your sister," she says softly.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155824
155825
>>155823
“And?” He asks, looking over concerned
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155825
155826
>>155824
"She agreed to take me to a club sometime. I think, I don't know where exactly. But I got the impression it was someplace your ma would heavily disapprove of," she says, the last part in a concerned tone.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155826
155827
>>155825
He looks over to her
“Yeah. I get that impression too.”
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155827
155828
>>155826
"I'm not sure I'll like citylife, or this kind of adventure."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155828
155829
>>155827
“Why do you say that?” She asks
ives
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155829
155831
>>155828
She looks pensive and tired, betraying her shortage of sleep last night. She stares in front and only occasionally looks over to Mustard.

"She kept asking me questions about whether I was okay with what I was getting myself into. Gives me a bad feeling."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155831
155832
>>155829
“I’ve asked you that before.” He says
Amber Sunset
4967ebf
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No.155832
155835
>>155831
"I know. I don't think she means the same sort of thing, and I hope not, but you can never know. At least I'll find out firsthoof."

Okay, I have to sleep
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155835
155836
>>155832
"What do you... What kind of... What do you think she might have meant?" He asks, staring over at Amber, looking gravely
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155836
155837
>>155835
She shrugs. "Getting drunk, most likely. But it's one of those times I wish you were there with me."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155837
155838
>>155836
“You think it’s just getting drunk?” He asks
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155838
155839
>>155837
"You're asking me. But what do you think?" she asks in a concerned tone.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155839
155840
>>155838
He is silent with a frown for a number of seconds, looking into Amber’s eyes.

“I’d rather not. I’m not sure you should go. I would expect it to be something along the lines of the Club Maurice.”
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155840
155841
>>155839
Pools of anxiety peer back at him. "The Club Maurice wasn't that bad, it was the ponies in charge there I have an issue with. But I have to know, Mustard. I won't let you think so poorly of your sister without knowing." Gradually she steels her expression into a determined look.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155841
155842
>>155840
“It was not bad while I was there. If anything, I liked it.”

He pauses.
“It’s what happens while you’re not there to look that’s the problem. But… thank you for being concerned about my family.”
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155842
155843
>>155841
"I wish I could take you along. But even if I could, she would act differently. If only I knew somepony who could follow me without looking suspicious…"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155843
155844
>>155842
He moves closer to Amber, and places his hoof behind her right ear, and gently scratches her. He smiles.
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
?
No.155844
155845
>>155843
She smiles back, closing her eyes and enjoying the affection.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155845
155846
>>155844
He comes a little closer, and digs his hoof under her fur, scratching her right ear, then her left, then the top of her head, and rubbing her neck under her mane.

“I appreciate it.” He says. “You really do seen to care about my family.”
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155846
155847
>>155845
She sighs in contentment as he pushes his hoof underneath her hair and fluff. "Of course I care, they're all you got. And they just might be my family too one day…"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155847
155848
>>155846
"D'awww!"
He moves in closer, sits down, places his left hoof in her mane, and ruffles her neck, disheveling her mane

"I'm glad you picked me" he says
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155848
155849
>>155847
She giggles. "Not too much, your ma might see…but there ain't anypony I would rather have in this whole wide world than you, Mustard." Nevermind the fact that she hardly knows anypony else in this whole wide world.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155849
155850
>>155848
Against Amber's advice, he moves his muzzle to her front, and quickly kisses her on the cheek. It's a much softer kiss than before, and Amber need not fear being ravished. He takes his hooves and wraps them around her in a hug. He presses his muzzle against her neck.
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155850
155851
>>155849
She wraps her own hooves around him and nuzzles his neck as well. "I love you," she murmurs softly.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155851
155852
>>155850
Short fur, a shorter cut mane that could probably use a wash, and skin that almost lets you feel the bone underneath - not quite though.

The two remain in this soft embrace for... not very long, before Mustard Trim quickly pulls himself off of her with an embarrassed smile.
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155852
155853 155855
>>155851
He needs to put some meat on his bones, maybe get some grooming too. But for all his imperfections, Amber still loves him. She grins bashfully back at him.

"Thank you for being understanding."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155853
155854
>>155852
He moves himself directly next to the cabinet, sitting down, with his forelegs placed firmly together in front of him. He has a wide, teeth-showing grin. After some seconds, he recovers, and asks

"Um, understanding what, exactly? heheh"
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155854
155855
>>155853
Amber can guess why he does that. It certainly springs up rather easily for him.

"That I need to go with your sister to straighten things out," she replies.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155855
155856 155858
>>155854
“Do you think she’ll really trust you enough to act normally around you?” He asks. He stands up after maybe a minute sitting down

>>155852
Forgot song
https://youtu.be/IyO-vdsgq1s
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
?
No.155856
155857
>>155855
"I don't know, but I gave the impression that I really wanted to be just like her. Aside from hiring a private eye to tail her, I think it's our best shot."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155857
155858
>>155856
“Yeah, it probably is.” He says

“When do you plan on going?”
Amber Sunset
194ff1a
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No.155858
155859
>>155855
>[YouTube] Maia Wilson, Cast of Frozen - Fixer Upper (From "Frozen"/Sing-Along)
"His thing with the reindeer that's a little outside of nature's laws
The movie Frozen actually implied bestiality?

>>155857
"I have no idea. She'll be letting me know, so it could be anytime, really."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155859
155861
>>155858
I've assumed that the "outside of nature's laws" refers the reindeer itself, rather than to the "thing" between the guy and the reindeer. The reindeer behaves kind of anthropomorphically, and its name "Sven," is actually spoken more times in the movie than the guy's name, including the character of Olaf incorrectly believing the guy's name to be Sven... to the point that I thought Sven was the guy's name, and I still don't remember his actual name. Also, the reindeer is male, and I am doubting they wanted to imply homosexual bestiality. But at the same time, it is Disney

>>155858
"Okay" he says

"Uh, what do you want to do this afternoon?" He asks her, smiling
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155861
155862
>>155859
Never watched it myself because I'm a cultural contrarian, but that makes sense. I know nothing about the movie except the princess shoots icicles and the "Let it Go" song

"Anything…not too arduous, and provided your ma doesn't mind," she replies with a sheepish smile of her own.

"But I do have to return earlier than usual, because I need to clean my room and I'm going to be tired," she continues, her blush deepening a bit.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155862
155863
>>155861
“Okay…” he says, sounding deflated.
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155863
155864
>>155862
"You are indefatigable," she giggles out.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155864
155865
>>155863
He has a small smile, his muzzle tilted slightly down, and his ears halfway down.

“I would take you to the cinema…. But I don’t know if I should spend more money…”
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155865
155866
>>155864
She pats him softly on the head. "Aw, thanks, but you really should be saving your money. Besides, I'm worried I might fall asleep during the motion picture anyway."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155866
155867
>>155865
The smile fades.

“So you want to go back?”
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155867
155868
>>155866
"It would be rude for me to overstay your hospitality."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155868
155869
>>155867
“You can stay in my room” he says, smiling
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155869
155870
>>155868
She beams back. "I'd love to. What can we do?"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155870
155871
>>155869
“Um…. We can talk about stuff.”
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155871
155872
>>155870
She smiles. "Alright, lead the way."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155872
155873
>>155871
He joyfully trots past Amber, into the dining area, past Dahlia who is listening to something on the radio, and to the stairs, up to his room.
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155873
155874
>>155872
Nothing is better than being with the pony you love. "May I sit on the bed?" she asks when she gets up there.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155874
155875
>>155873
"Yes." He says unhesitatingly. There are two beds, one has a few clothes on it, and the other has disturbed sheets. There is a window on the wall between the beds
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155875
155876
>>155874
She sits on the disturbed bed; evidently it hadn't been made since yesterday. "What do you want to talk about?" she asks as she glances out the window.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155876
155877
>>155875
The window seems to look out into a small courtyard between a set of rowhouses. The sky outside is cloudy.

He looks at her, at the open door, and contemplates something. He finally says,
"Um, I don't know really. You have something you wanna talk about?"
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155877
155878
>>155876
"That's a nice courtyard. Do you ever meet neighbors out there?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155878
155879
>>155877
"No....." He says, looking down. "Well, my mother has a few times. I don't know, we don't really connect like we did back in Blackwater."
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155879
155880
>>155878
"Aw…so you don't know your neighbors at all?" She realizes that she doesn't either. But considering how likely they are to be non-ponies and after the bedlam she caused last night, she's not sure she wants to.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155880
155881
>>155879
"No, well, that's not right. There's this fat stallion who works at a paint store. There's this really young couple where the stallion is an... artist, I think? There's a unicorn mare named Candle Burn that my mother has actually had over a few times because she's in a..., in a... she has two foals and is widowed. I guess she's a friend. But aside from her, we mostly don't know our neighbors very well. Not that we have all of the time in the world to get to know them."
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155881
155882
>>155880
"They sound like nice ponies, and I understand if you haven't got time to meet them, but just saying hello doesn't take too long. Hay, we've got time right now." She hops off the bed, a glimmer in her eyes.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155882
155883
>>155881
His eyes become wide. Very wide
“What.”
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155883
155884
>>155882
"Come on, it'll be fun to meet new ponies," she says gleefully.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155884
155885
>>155883
“New… ponies?” His ears go down
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155885
155886
>>155884
"Yes! Aren't you excited?"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155886
155887
>>155885
“No…?” He answers, unsure
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155887
155888
>>155886
"Aw, don't be shy," she says, rubbing the frog of her hoof on his cheek. "Knowing the ponies around you is the first step to friendship, and isn't friendship important?"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155888
155889
>>155887
“Uh… I guess?” He says, keeping his head low, abs smiling with a very toothy smile
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155889
155890
>>155888
"Mmm, we don't have to do it today, but you have to promise next time we're free you'll introduce me to friends or neighbors."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155890
155891
6138EDC5-A9C6-4412-AAAE-BF562E1301EB.jpeg
>>155889
“Okay…”
Anonymous
9d0fbe7
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No.155891
155892
>>155890
"That couple sounds sweet, are they the same age as us? It would be fun to meet them. But anyway, what do you do for fun?"" she asks, lying down, legs up, on his bed.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155892
155893
>>155891
“No, they’re a little older. In their 20’s. Early 20’s.”

He looks at her lying on his bed, and it gives him pause for a moment. He smiles genuinely, and gives a “heh.” He continues looking at her, and the smile goes away.

“Um…”
He looks down, and then down on the ground. Then he pulls something out next to the bed. It’s the Ferris wheel madd of steel pieces with holes. It must be about a foot and a half high, with a base and little carriages. The wheel moves a little as Mustard moves it.
“I make these.”
Anonymous
9d0fbe7
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No.155893
155894
>>155892
Amber moves over, looking at it closely. "You made this?" she asks almost incredulously. "That's amazing!"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155894
155895
>>155893
“Heheh”
He takes his hoof, and uses it to nudge the top of the wheel. It spins, and the carriages likewise are free to rotate, tending to remain level with gravity. It is made of metal pieces with holes, all one color.

“In a set, yes. You can take the little pieces and make more complex things with them. Like these. This is a Ferris wheel, of course.”
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155895
155896
>>155894
"I knew you did woodworking but this…this is engineering! I'm really impressed," she declares, heaping with pride.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155896
155897
>>155895
He has a wide smile.
“Hehehe. I don’t know about that. It’s a lot of putting pieces together carefully. But so is millwork.”
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155897
155898
>>155896
"Well, you did a swell job." She gives him a little kiss on the cheek as a reward.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155898
155899 155900
>>155897
"hehe" He giggles, blushes and moves his head down slightly.

"I also made this one"
He pulls another item from besides the bed. It is also made of the metal pieces. But this one is evidently a Carousel, with a metal roof with a hole in it to allow a central rotating shaft. This one too, can move on an axis. Manticore made of metal rectangles are among the riding horses.
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155899
155901
>>155898
[1d2 = 2]
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155900
155902
>>155898
She squints at it. "What is it, exactly? It looks like two circles with beams…is it a gazebo?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155901
>>155899
Oh no
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155902
155903
>>155900
"No no. It's a carousel. A ride at a fair or carnival. Like a ferris wheel."
He nudges it with his hoof, and it spins.
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155903
155904
>>155902
"Oooh!" A smile spreads across her face as she watches it. "I've read about these, but I've never seen one in person. It looks like a lot of fun to ride."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155904
155905
>>155903
“There’s some in town” he says. “Both of these sets are carnival rides.”
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155905
155906
>>155904
"Huh…maybe the two of us could save up, go to the carnival together sometime. It would be fun."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155906
155907
>>155905
"Yes!" His tail is moving.

"Have... you ever been to one?"
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155907
155908
>>155906
"No, but I heard they are magical, with shows, music, rides and food galore. I've always wanted to go to one." She looks off with the fondness of one daydreaming about something never experienced.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155908
155909
>>155907
“I’ve been to one, many years ago” he says

“You wanna go with me?”
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155909
155910
>>155908
The yellow mare is lying on her belly facing Mustard. "There is nopony I would rather go with, even if I knew knights, wonderbolts or explorers," she answers with a warm smile.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155910
155912
>>155909
He moves close to her, and hugs her as she lies on his bed
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155912
155913
>>155910
She hugs him back, her snout rubbing against his withers. "Thank you, Mustard. Thank you for being the best coltfriend a filly could ever want."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155913
155914
>>155912
"Hehehe"
He places his hooves on the bed on each side of Amber, and pushes himself up. He rubs his own snout into the fur on her back.
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155914
155915
>>155913
Is he sliding himself along her back, head to tail?

She giggles softly as he gives her a snout-massage. While he's doing that she raises her nose and brushes it along his chest and belly.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
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No.155915
155916
>>155914
Not all the way. More so just around the shoulders

He moves himself closer to her, letting her nuzzle his belly and chest. He stands up on his hind legs all the way to facilitate this.
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
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No.155916
155917
>>155915
Forgot to say that Amber has been wearing a dress the whole time, and it's not backless.

She continues to nuzzle him, but tilts her head so with one eye she can look down his belly, to between his legs.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.155917
155918
>>155916
Hmmm... he may not nuzzle her as aggressively

Mustard Trim has long since taken off his dress vest. Amber can see something starting to come out of its hiding hole.

Mustard Trim pulls away, and places his hooves on each side of Amber. He stands up on his forelegs, and presses into the mattress in a bouncing motion.

[1d5 = 3]
Amber Sunset
9d0fbe7
?
No.155918
155919 155920
>>155917
Despite their activity, Amber's ears remain pert and wary for any noises of approaching hoofsteps, as they have crossed the line of what Dahlia might consider acceptable.

"What are you doing?" she asks softly, though there is a happy and excited tone to her question.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155919
155920
>>155918
"If it works, you'll see" He says softly, with a grin

Mustard makes the bed bounce, probably slightly bouncing Amber with it. It makes a little sound on the upswing. Mustard moves off of Amber and away from the bed, and is silent, standing there in the middle of the room for a few seconds. Then he moves to the other bed places his forehooves on it, and presses down in the same way.

[1d5 = 2]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155920
155923
>>155918
>>155919
This bed is just a little bit less noisy. He returns to the center of the room, and sizes up Amber
Amber Sunset
689d46d
?
No.155923
155924
>>155920
She looks puzzled as to what he's doing, and why he's bouncing the beds.

"What are you doing?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155924
155925
>>155923
He looks to her

"Trying things out" he says, standing between the beds, only a few feet from Amber
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.155925
155926
>>155924
She looks to have an amused expression on her face. "Alright."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155926
155927
>>155925
He walks around, looking to the window, then out the open door, and then in silence, like he’s trying to listen to the radio playing downstairs.

He walks up to her, and whispers in her ear
“We could try”
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.155927
155928
>>155926
She freezes. His own mother is right there, there's no physical barrier between them except for the height of the house. She doesn't want to imagine what could happen if she takes a looksee up the stairs. It's foolish, it's wrong, it's crazy! Yet…being so intimate with Mustard right in his own house, and sneaking it right under somepony's nose, is quite titillating, and shivers run up her spine from the thought. "How do you want to do this?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155928
155929
>>155927
“Uh”
He looks to her, and looks around, then back to her.
“The other bed is just a little bit quieter if you want to do it there. There’s also the floor. And the bathroom. And my sister’s room. We can maybe have a blanket over us. If we have a book out, it might look like we were reading a book together if she walks in.”
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.155929
155930
>>155928
"Your brother's bed…" she mutters disapprovingly.

She does snicker when his sister's room is mentioned. It would be funny, but Veneer would abhor them if she managed to find out.

"The bathroom is private, but she'd know if she figured out if we were both in there, and we couldn't do anything if she came up. Does the floor creak? The book is a good idea, but read from it out loud too. And if I hear her coming, I'll elbow you to stop." She can hardly believe he's already aroused enough to try something like this. She can hardly believe she is aroused enough to try something like this, but she is.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155930
155931
>>155929
Though Amber simply gives thoughtful consideration to Mustard’s own proposal, some portion of the idea must seem unsavory. Mustard Trim’s smile disappears at the accusation of disrespect towards his veteran brother, abs it does not return by the time she finishes speaking.

“Well, we don’t have to do it now” he says
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.155931
155932
>>155930
"Maybe…maybe some other time. If she's on a shopping trip, perhaps," she replies, ears folded low.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155932
>>155931
“Maybe” he says. He sits down.

The two sit together in awkward silence, and he stares at her. He extends a hoof, and rubs behind her ear.
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.155933
155934
She leans in beside him, enjoying the rub and blushing.

"Heh. I, um, always feel funny–but in a good way–when I'm around you. Do you feel the same around me?"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155934
155935
>>155933
Amber must have earned herself some pets, Mustard moves up, and sits on the floor next to her. He pets behind her ears, the top of her head, and the back of her neck. Any part of her body that is exposed.

“Well… a little” he smiles
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.155935
155936
>>155934
filly is pet
Not much of her is exposed, and she wishes her dress could be taken off and put on more easily. She pets him back in the same places, plus on his back.
"When did you start feelin' that way? For me, it was when we embraced up on that hill."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155936
155938
>>155935
“I don’t know” he says. He places a hoof on a covered portion of her, trying to rub her, while another is around her head.

“I don’t know.” He says. “You look good in your dress.”
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.155938
155939
>>155936
The dress slides over her hair, but nonetheless he manages to rub her. One of her hooves is wrapped around him in a hug, rubbing his side.

"You look good too, especially in your jacket. It makes you look bold."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155939
155940
>>155938
She can feel his ribs as she rubs along his side.

“Heh heh, thank you.” He says. “You’re rather pretty yourself.” He runs his hoof through her mane. “Might look prettier with bangs and a ponytail though.” He says, almost to himself.
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.155940
155941
>>155939
She feels a bit lower, along his flank. When he says this she blinks in surprise.

"You think I'd look better with bangs and a ponytail?" she asks.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155941
155942
>>155940
“Well, maybe. I just thought maybe. You look nice Amber.”
He places his hoof over Amber’s flank, as surely as he is over his.
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.155942
155943
>>155941
"Aw, thanks. And you're really handsome, Mustard," she coos. Through her dress he can feel muscles along her flank with very little in the way of flab. She gets a feel for him in the same way.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155943
155944
>>155942
“Hehe”
His fur is short, and Amber can feel the muscle on his flank - every fine detail. He moves closer to her, and tries to place himself on the bed, but not breaking her touch.

He moves his hoof along, and pushes and pulls on her dress, as if trying to get under it.
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155944
155945
>>155943
I hope he does more running or pulling, and gets a better diet, because he has potential, she thinks to herself.

"Careful, it's wool, don't stretch it too much. I wish I could take it off, but it takes too long to get back on and there would be questions about why it's off," she whispers. A mischievous grin spreads across her face, and she adds, "But this should help." She reaches back and pulls her skirt up over her back, exposing her rump and cutie mark. It's raised next to where he is on the bed.
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155945
155946
>>155944
Okay, so she is wearing a skirt?
He takes his hoof off of her dress immediately. But with her invitation, He places his hoof on the edge of her rump, simply smiling.

“This is a nice dress” he says
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155946
155947
>>155945
It's a full-length dress, including a skirt. I gave a full description earlier, I can repeat it if you'd like
Those are some decent thighs. Well-muscled, filling out a round rump, what more could a stallion ask for?

"Thank you," she says with a smile. "It's my mother's and she gave it to me to wear here. A little too much for the summer, but perfect for the weather now."
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155947
155948
>>155946
His curious hooves move a little further back.

“Well I think it looks great on you. That’s really sweet of your mother to give it to you. Or to grant it to you. To let you use it.”
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155948
155949
>>155947
Now he can start feeling the curve of her glutes, which twitch slightly under his touch. Amber's face once again develops a bit of a blush.

"Aw, thanks. She's the best. What's the history behind your jacket?"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155949
155950
>>155948
He rubs her, trying to move his hoof a bit behind her.

“Oh, there isn’t much to tell. My mother bought it for me shortly after we arrived in Baltimare. She thought I needed a jacket for the winter, since I would be going to school here, and a new jacket at that.”
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155950
155951
>>155949
She jitters a bit as he touches the shorter hair there, but otherwise does not move.

"Well, it looks dashing on you, and it was nice of your ma to get it for you. What other clothes do you like to wear, besides your vest?"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155951
155952
>>155950
He keeps feeling her.

“Oh, the usual. Shirts as necessary. Vests. Sometimes my mother makes me dress up, like earlier. There’s no uniform at the school. But sometimes I’ll have protective clothing for wood shop. Do you want to do this, Amber?”
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155952
155953
>>155951
Firm, yet supple enough to make a soft cushion for one's head. She manages to calm down her jittering, but as his hoof parts the short hairs of her plot he can feel her wiggle it slightly.

"It would be nice to see you dress up in different clothes," she says with a smile. But then she thinks about something, and adds in a low voice, "You won't tell anypony about what we did, right?"
Anonymous
8f7f36d
?
No.155953
155954
>>155952
“What did we do?” He asks, and it’s hard to tell from the tone if he’s seriously asking. He seems entranced bu Amber’s hindquarters.
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155954
155955
>>155953
Robust, round, her tail hanging low, and a delightful shade of yellow, this pony's rear end is hard to beat. Salt Trim's is wider, rounder, and probably more supple, but, then, he didn't manage to get laid with Salt Lick. Who knows what the future may hold, though?

"Uh, you know, last night…," she whispers. "I was afraid you might tell ponies at the school about it, and it could come around to bite me in the, um, there," she continues, looking back.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155955
155956
>>155954
If he's ever gotten laid with Salt Lick, he's not willing to confess it, and it hasn't made him think any lesser of Amber.
Mustard getting laid with Salt Lick, or Amber acquiring Salt Lick's... features?

The smile fades from his mouth, and his ears droop.
"But I want to tell the kids at school..."
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155956
155957
>>155955
The former, though he may fantasize about the latter and feel less guilty about it.

She is surprised by this, and she turns her head to face him directly. "Why? I thought our relationship was private."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155957
155958
>>155956
He takes his hoof off of her, and brings it up to his other hoof, placing them together as he sits upright on his hindquarters.

"But I wanted to tell them I had a fillyfriend. And they'd ask how far I got and I wanted to imply it to them...."
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155958
155959
>>155957
She sits down on her haunches, facing him with a bemused expression.

"They won't think of you as a bad pony 'cause of it?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155959
155960
>>155958
"Some would. I wouldn't tell them. But some would think it's like, like a rite of passage. They'd be impressed, or at least, would think more of me."
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155960
155961
>>155959
"Oh." She tries to think about which of the ponies she's met so far would be impressed by her getting so far with a stallion, and which would consider her "rough." "Have your friends at school also done…that…thing before?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155961
155962
>>155960
"Some" he says. "Some are betrothed to be married. But more so having a filly friend and kissing."
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155962
155963
>>155961
"Hmm…" She thinks about this, then last night's dream. "I'd much rather, that, er, you don't tell other ponies about it, at least not without being betrothed. They might see me with you, know it was me, find out who I am, then…then use that information against me. I'm a little afraid of that." Her ears droop low above her pleading face.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155963
155964
>>155962
He places one hoof on each side of her neck, holding her, and pressing against her ears.

"Do you regret it?"
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155964
155965
>>155963
She gazes into his blue eyes. "No. Not one bit."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155965
>>155964
He scratches both ears, pulling her mane up a little. In a soft voice he asks:
"Do you want to try it here, or wait until we get back to your place?"
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155966
155967
After a bit of pondering, "I can wait if you can. I crave your wonderous touch, but…it ain't the only way to enjoy each other's company." She smiles softly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155967
155968
>>155966
This provokes a ruffle. He ruffles her mane.

"What do you have in mind?" He asks
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155968
155969
>>155967
filly is ruffled
She is slightly annoyed by that and straightens out her mane with a hoof, but smiles again quickly enough.

"I don't know about you, but I'm tired. Mind if we cuddle on your bed? Just a regular, ol' fashioned cuddle."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155969
155970
>>155968
"Uh, okay..." He says to her
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155970
155971
>>155969
She hops onto his bed, on top of the blanket and lies on her belly, closer to the wall. She puts the side of her head on the pillow and looks at Mustard.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155971
155972
B2844A2E-9058-44E1-9DA8-AC80B5104F95.jpeg
>>155970
He moves onto the bed next to Amber, abs looks pleasingly at her.
“Maybe just a little?”
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155972
155973
>>155971
How can anypony refuse a face like that?

"Um, alright, but let's not make each other…spurt," she says with an intense blush. "When do you think she'll be checking on us?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155973
155974
>>155972
"She's probably into whatever she's listening to. I think we should go downstairs together to get something like water, so we are not together unseen for a suspiciously long period of time. Also, we should use a blanket, and a book and just look like we are cuddling, or something." He blinks. "Don't make each other spurt?"
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155974
155975
>>155973
"Those are good ideas, a-and you know what I mean. We're both a little messy," she says bashfully.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155975
155976
>>155974
"Um, well, we'll be quiet when we do it. I'll get a rag out of the washroom, maybe a blanket."
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155976
155977
>>155975
"Alright, I'll, uh, bite a pillow to keep myself quiet." Her eyes dart around; talking about bodily functions with a member of the opposite sex, even one she's already been intimate with, just feels awkward.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155977
155978
>>155976
He pets her head because Amber is a cutie little patootie.

"Let's go downstairs" He says
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155978
155979
>>155977
She accepts the pets with a shy smile.

"Sure. Just don't let your mood be shown," she warns as she tries to look between his hind legs.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155979
155980
>>155978
It's packed away in his sheath right now. Rather fortunate, as he is naked. But after he stands up, he goes over to the other bed, and picks up and puts on his jacket.

Going outside, Dahlia is sitting on the couch alone, listening to music (soft songs, last decade. Amber isn't familiar much) and staring at some paper. She puts it away as the two make sound coming down the stairs. She looks over to them.
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155980
155981
>>155979
"…I can see why you consider those school books boring, but to me they're really interesting and I can see why your teacher picked them. They have a certain flair to the language that's hard to find elsewhere…," she prattles on in an attempt to simulate conversation. Glancing at Dahlia, she realizes that the matriarch has finished her radio program and is not so distracted. It probably would have been better to take initiative earlier, soon after Veneer had left.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155981
155982
>>155980
Dahlia moves something with her hoof, and looks to Amber and Mustard

"See! She recognizes the value of education. You should too. Spend more time on that, and less on the toys."

Mustard tries to look away, and bee lines for the kitchen
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155982
155983
>>155981
Amber pauses and smiles back,

"Thank you, ma'am! How was the radio program?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155983
155984
>>155982
"It was..." She pauses for a moment, blank expression. "Good. Actually just a news program at this hour. The radio plays are later."
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155984
155985
>>155983
"Is there a good one on later?" she asks hopefully.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155985
155986
>>155984
"I don't know what the story tonight will be" She says. The she smiles. "But I know the readers are good, and Mustard has liked them."
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155986
155987
>>155985
"Oh that's nice. I need to grab a drink of water," she says as she hurries on. Fortunately she has a dress on, because her tail is raised and her nethers start to quiver at the thought of being penetrated once again by Mustard.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155987
155988
>>155986
She gives a little wave before Amber goes to the kitchen

Mustard Trim is already there. The glass of water is not only real, but he's drinking it. He says to Amber,
"Why did you have to tell her I said the books were boring?"
Amber Sunset
dd1ef88
?
No.155988
155989
>>155987
Hydration is important, and Amber grabs one too.

"I…thought she already knew. But I'm sorry, I put words in your mouth. I'll make it up to you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155989
155991
>>155988
He pauses
"Alright, I'll give you the chance"
He takes the cup, quickly adds more water and is on his way back to his room

Sadly, I have to sleep now. Just before it gets spicy
Amber Sunset
5c0b0e2
?
No.155991
155992
>>155989
She quaffs her own cup before following him back up, thrilled that she's actually going to do this.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155992
155993
>>155991
He actually takes the whole cup with him after refilling it. He makes quick movements trotting up through the living room, to the stairs. But not too quick. He doesn't want show off that he's in a hurry to get somewhere. He does not move for Amber's hoof until after they are in his room.

I am being drafted into work for a couple hours, but I'll be back most of the afternoon I hope.
Amber Sunset
5c0b0e2
?
No.155993
155994
>>155992
no problem

Amber smiles and cups her hoof against his, pushing her frog out to feel him.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155994
155995
>>155993
He stops, and presses his hoof up against hers, so that the walls of her hoof match to her slightly smaller hoof walls, and his frog to hers. He takes a moment to look into her blue eyes. This only lasts a few seconds. He breaks off to go place the glass of water on the table between a set of books and a lamp, and then leaves the room. He walks purposefully to a room down the hall, opens the door, turns on the light, and spends a number of seconds in there. Amber is of course alone for these twenty or so seconds. He comes out carrying a rag, holding it to his left side so that it would be out of sight even from the bottom of the stairs. He walks back into the room, and turns around, evidently seriously considering shutting the door. He instead turns to the left of the door, to the small closet door, which he opens. He takes out a blanket, and holds it. He turns to Amber.
Amber Sunset
5c0b0e2
?
No.155995
155996
>>155994
Whose hooves are smaller?

She is flushed with the knowledge that indeed he has brought her home to…make her his, and the anticipation has an intoxicating effect. She's glad, though, that he doesn't close the door; although it would "feel" safer, it would only heighten suspicion and make it harder to hear an approach. When he comes in she's lying on her stomach, facing the foot of the bed and the door. She looks to him with excitement.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155996
156000
>>155995
Amber's. That first "her" should have been "his." Presumably Mustard is a little larger than Amber in almost every regard because of sexual dimorphism.

He looks at her, and smiles. He comes up to her and speaks in a low volume.
"The other bed is a little less creaky. I think we should use it. What I'm going to do is place the old blanket under you, and we'll get a different blanket to place over us. I think we should have a book open out in front of us. I think I will have to get on top of you. But I hope that if she comes, I can move beside you, and it will look like we are lying down next to each other while reading."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.155997
155998
>>155510
Silver gets out of the way with him.

"Sorry about that, my friends. We were just having moment together."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155998
155999 156001
>>155997
The stallion says to the Zebra
"This is him."

Each of the two grab White Orchid
[1d20+2 = (4+2) = 6]
[1d20+2 = (1+2) = 3]

[1d20-2 = (1-2) = -1]
[1d20-2 = (11-2) = 9]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.155999
>>155998
>>155998
White Orchid says "What?!" but is shocked. White Orchid slips out from the Earth Pony, but the zebra stallion grabs him
Amber Sunset
3f76b00
?
No.156000
156002
>>155996
She looks at the other bed and pauses. It's just a bed, it's nothing sentimental. And maybe his brother would be happy that Mustard got so close with a mare.

She smiles back at him. "That sounds good, I think it would be the best option.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156001
156002
>>155998
Oh shit.

Silver doesn't happen to have any weapons on him, does he? Or will he have to engage with hooves only?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156002
156003 156004
>>156001
He's not carrying a long rifle, or a big fuck off sword. Maybe a side arm? Most likely hooves. But remember, anything can be a weapon.

>>156000
>brother
https://youtu.be/8_iXD1Gcoek?t=85

He smiles, and goes to the other bed, first pulling off the few clothes and placing them on the floor, but then placing them on the side carefully. He places the blanket on the back of the bed, and takes another blanket from beside his main bed. He turns to the table beside the bed, near the window, and looks at a book. He places that down, and picks up a new one... But he doesn't like it, and picks up a different one.

He pats a hoof on the bed
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156003
156005 156006
>>156002
To an average pony, this would be a shocking turn of events, but as a seasoned warrior Silver shows little hesitation in reacting.

He shouts out "ORCHID!" as he attempts to grapple with the zebra stallion grabbing White Orchid.
Amber Sunset
3c59938
?
No.156004
156006
>>156002
Amber hops onto the bed and lies down on her belly, not centered on the bed but closer to the edge. She's grabbed a pillow and set it below her front hooves. Her heart is beating faster now that they're closer to doing this; though they've done it several times already it still feels brand-new, even awkward for her.
d3bc666
?
No.156005
156006 156014
[1d20+8 = (17+8) = 25]
>>156003
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156006
156007 156009
>>156003
>>156005
Damn, okay. Roll initiative to make sure it happens in time

[1d20+1 = (8+1) = 9]

>>156004
Amber finds herself touching the wall and looking in the direction of the open door, which provides a view to the wall on the other side of the hallway. Amber can see the yellow light emanating from downstairs, and a portion of the wall over the staircase.

Mustard moves besides her, laying on the bed, and pressing against her fur. He takes the book, and opens it to a random page... then decides he doesn't like the random page, and turns a few pages. The book is opened and is propped against a part of the bedframe. Amber and Mustard really could lay there besides each other - if cramped - and read books. He places a leg over Amber, clearly intending to move on top of her.
d3bc666
?
No.156007
156008
[1d20+4 = (4+4) = 8]
>>156006
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156008
156010
>>156007
The Zebra moves back, pulling into the car.

What is Silver's move, precisely?

[1d20+1 = (7+1) = 8]

[1d20+3 = (8+3) = 11]
Amber Sunset
3c59938
?
No.156009
156011
>>156006
She takes a cursory interest in what the book and page selection is about, but her main focus is on what Mustard is doing, her excitement for it, and listening to noises from outside the room. She doesn't stop him moving on top of her, but her dress is fully covering her and he would need to pull her skirt up to do more than use her as a pillow.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156010
156011 156014
>>156008
Reeeeeee, you have failed me yet again, dice gods!

Silver yells out to Mala "STOP HIM!" as he attempts to grab hold of the zebra stallion to pull him out.

Will that require a new roll?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156011
156012 156013 156016
>>156010
Just what precisely is the action Silver is rolling for? Grapple?

Mala darts forth, and attacks the Earth Pony with his teeth. He makes an odd yip-like bark as he does so.

[1d20+3 = (16+3) = 19]

>>156009
It's dialogue between two male characters. Banter. One is awoken from a hammock, apparently.

He taps her flank, and looks to Amber
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156012
156014
>>156011
[1d3+3 = (2+3) = 5]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156013
156014 156015
>>156011
Yeah, grapple, like the first roll he made.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156014
156015
>>156010
>>156012
The Earth Pony cries out in pain as Mala draws blood. Just as well, because a revolver falls down, which the Earth Pony stallion was attempting to draw.

>>156005
>>156013
Uh, opposed
[1d20+1 = (14+1) = 15]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156015
156017
>>156013
>>156014
The Zebra succeeds in pulling White Orchid to the door of the car, as the Zebra is partly in the back seat of the car. Silver, however, grabs a hold of him.
Amber Sunset
3c59938
?
No.156016
156018
>>156011
"Hmm?" She notices the issue, and with a blushing face flips her skirt–and her tail–over her loins. Her long, auburn tail extends to her right onto the open side of the bed.
d3bc666
?
No.156017
156019 156020 156021 156022
[1d20+8 = (13+8) = 21]
>>156015
Silver attempts to pull him out and pin him against the ground.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156018
156023
>>156016
he looks down and stares at her hindquarters. He has a wide, proud smile.

Technically her right side should be the wall, and the left side is Mustard Trim
Mustard Trim does not move until Amber has herself lifted her dress and her tail out of the way, and left a clear opening for him. Mustard does not play pillaging soldier to Amber's peasant maiden; he does not force himself upon her by moving her tail and dress. But once he's gotten a good look, peering his head back, he stands up, and places himself on top of her. Amber can feel her poking first her anus, and then lower. His head and neck are over top of hers, as he settles down, belly touching her back, and each leg to her side.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156019
156022
>>156017
[1d20+2 = (10+2) = 12]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156020
156021 156022
>>156017
Silver succeeds

[1d20+1 = (13+1) = 14]

[1d20+3 = (19+3) = 22]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156021
156022
>>156017
>>156020
[1d20+1 = (1+1) = 2]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156022
156024
>>156017
>>156019
>>156020
>>156021
The Earth Pony stallion makes a swing at Mala with his free hoof, and misses. Mala pulls him down, and drags him down to the ground.
Amber Sunset
3c59938
?
No.156023
156027
>>156018
Mustard can see the left side of her face as her head is turned to proudly look at him. They are mates, they are in love and though they must hide from his mother they needn't be ashamed.

From his angle, and the room left to him on the bed, he can't see much except for the dock curving away from Amber's hindquarters, the top of her round protruding anus and the side of her marehood, all a light umber. Amber spreads her hind legs across the bed to not feel unnecessarily tight. As he gets on top of her she smiles as her mane rubs his chin. She is ready for this.
d3bc666
?
No.156024
156025 156026
[1d20+8 = (18+8) = 26]
>>156022
Finally, Silver makes to break the hold the zebra has on White Orchid.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156025
156026
>>156024
[1d20+2 = (15+2) = 17]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156026
156028
>>156024
>>156025
Silver succeeds, and the colt is loosened from the Zebra's hold

White Orchid cries, and falls down
"Ahhhhhhhhh!"

[1d2 = 1]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156027
156034
>>156023
A long muzzle, yellow brown fur, and a large, slim body. Perhaps it dissapoints Amber, but Mustard doesn't look at her or make eye contact. He simply looks forward, and grimaces. He holds his lips tight together, and makes a heavier breathing sound.

Amber feels her vulva parted by Mustard trim as he pushes himself into her. No kissing, no foreplay, no eye contact. But his first push is slow, though inexorable, inside of her, moving deeper.

He picks up the blanket, and places it over top of himself and Amber
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156028
156029
>>156026
Silver almost snarls hearing Orchid cry. He holds the zebra's head hard against the rough ground with little care for his comfort.

"Who sent you? Street Wise, or his boss, Bargain Strength?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156029
156030
>>156028
[1d2 = 2]

Mala very literally snarls at his respective quarry, who he attempts to subdue on the ground.

The zebra's brown eyes move up towards Silver as his muzzle is pressed to the ground. He tries to move his muzzle up, and it seems as if he is going to say something. But he doesn't.
d3bc666
?
No.156030
156031
[1d20+4 = (11+4) = 15]
>>156029
"Not snitching? You do realize there are deaths far worse than being shot in back of head and dumped in river."

To punctuate this, he slams the zebra's head into the concrete.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156031
156032
American-History-X-Curb-2.jpg
>>156030
"Ahhhhh!" The Zebra cries out in pain, and is breathing heavily. Some amount of blood starts to come out.

There is a sound of a car door opening quickly
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156032
156033
>>156031
Silver keeps the zebra pinned as he looks towards the direction of the noise.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156033
156035
>>156032
Silver discerns the threat immediately. Another creature - this one is a diamond dog of white color - has exited the driver's side door of the vehicle. That's the opposite side from where Silver is, and he moves to get around the front of the vehicle towards Silver, Mala, and White Orchid.
Amber Sunset
defd20e
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No.156034
156036
>>156027
She shudders in pleasure as she can feel his distinctive shape push past her labia and up and into her. She bites the pillow in front of her and snorts. It's a magical feeling, that of her coltfriend's warmth and friendliness on her, around her, and now in her.

Amber's interior feels moist and warm, very warm. Mustard can feel her pull herself wider to welcome him, but nonetheless those soft bumps and ridges press lightly against the skin of his member.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156035
156036
>>156033
Can Silver levitate the revolver the pony stallion dropped over to him?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156036
156037 156038
>>156034
Laying on the comfortable bed, Amber can feel the cushion, and can lay her head on the pillow. There's no question that Mustard is in a more cozy position overtop of her than she's experienced in most of her interactions. She feels his chest, his belly, his chin, all underneath a warm blanket. And she can concentrate on the length within her that presses deeper inside. Now, his medial ring moves in as well. He starts to move out, and then back in in a thrust. And then another, and another, with the bed slowly beginning to creak. He makes a small snort.

>>156035
It's within reach, so basically yes.
d3bc666
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No.156037
156039 156041 156042
[1d20+6 = (18+6) = 24]
>>156036
Silver pulls the revolver to him and fires at the diamond dog.

If there's an additional penalty to the attack on top of the -4 while grappling, go ahead and add it to whatever the roll ends up being.
Amber Sunset
defd20e
?
No.156038
156039
>>156036
It's a not dissimilar position to what they used this morning, except that they're resting on a bed and they must refrain from making any sounds. As they're both flat on their bellies, he won't be able to hilt in her as deeply as before, but Mustard's tip is still able to push deeply into the pony's warm interior. She breathes through her nose in pleasured contentment as she feels the soft skin of his shaft rub against that of her vagina, over and over. She reminds herself to maintain some basic alertness with her ears.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156039
156040 156041
>>156037
Even under the unfavorable circumstances, the shot hits true

[2d6 = 2]

>>156038
[1d20 = 4]

Mustard starts moving longer, and faster, but finds himself constrained by the sound the bed makes, moving somewhat slowly. He stays deep inside of her, pulling out slightly, then back in. It's not so much a ram, but a gentle rub of her insides. He takes his forehooves, and places them around her neck, in a rather possessive hug.
Amber Sunset
defd20e
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No.156040
156041
>>156039
Amber has no complaints about keeping it slow, and she constricts her muscles to add some pressure onto him to increase the pleasure of each gentle rub. Every movement sends a tingle of carnal delight and she wouldn't mind staying like this forever. The hug only adds to this sentiment; she is his mare, she will one day live in this house with him and have his foals.

Still, her ears stay upright.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156041
156042 156046
>>156037
>>156039
Silver hits the Diamond Dog. But it isn't much more than a graze

The Diamond Dog brandishes an Automatic, stands behind the car's engine, and shoots

[1d20+3 = (14+3) = 17]

>>156040
If it was Amber's intent to be owned by him, she's in a great position, as her stance is completely submissive to him. She is beneath him, held down on every side by him, and is the object of sexual pleasure for him, without so much as eye contact. The same with foals. Amber's safety is against pregnancy is entirely dependent on her trust of her own fertility cycle; there's nothing wrong with him.

The sounds downstairs are a little questionable, as there is silence in the radio that lasts more than a few seconds.

Inside of her, he begins to flare, as her vaginal walls are moved further apart, deeper in her, to make room for him. He increases the pace, making gentle thrusts, not withdrawing even as further than his medial ring.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156042
156043
>>156037
>>156041
Silver is shot

[2d6 = 8]
d3bc666
?
No.156043
156044 156045 156050 156051
[1d20+6 = (7+6) = 13]
>>156042
Silver grunts as a searing pain hits him where he was shot but doesn't drop the revolver. He aims it again for the diamond dog and fires.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156044
156045
>>156043
[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156045
156049 156050
>>156043
>>156044
The bullet hits the engine block of the vehicle

[1d2 = 2]

[1d20 = 20]
Amber Sunset
defd20e
?
No.156046
156047 156048
>>156041
Does Amber even know this is how foals are made? That might explain her carefree attitude to being ridden raw by Mustard, but alternatively maybe she trusts him that much despite his poor financial situation.

As long as I don't hear hoofsteps up the stairs we're fine. We're not making enough noise to be heard, she thinks to herself.

She breathes audibly heavier through her nose, though not suddenly or loudly enough to be a snort. She can find herself approaching her summit as his magical body parts her vagina wider, and conversely he can feel greater pressure and resistance surrounding him. Her tail and rump press up against her stifle as she angles her rear slightly, trying to get her little clitoris to feel his love as well. She wants to wiggle her rear to get him to hit her walls at different angles, but ultimately decides not to.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156047
156048 156052
>>156046
Amber's subconscious surely wants his foal. She's only waiting for her body to come around.

[1d20 = 17]

He breathes a little louder, and pulls his lips back as he bites his teeth. He pushes harder, and deeper. Though he does not pull out much, his thrusts become faster and faster. The bed makes a definite sound now. Aber's clitoris feels the rub of his shaft, and occasionally his medial ring, which moves far enough out to rub against her vulva. His testicles occasionally swing forth far enough to contact her rump. Inside, the flare is distinct
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156048
156052
>>156047
>>156046
Downstairs, music plays and Mustard uses the cover of the new, loud sound to move faster and further. The bed creaks louder
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156049
156050
>>156045
[1d2 = 1]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156050
156051
>>156045
>>156049
>>156043
The Diamond Dog shoots again

[1d20+3 = (15+3) = 18]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156051
156053
>>156043
>>156050
Silver is shot a second time

[2d6 = 5]
Amber Sunset
defd20e
?
No.156052
156054
>>156047
>>156048
The pleasure of her sensitive clitoris being rubbed against his masculinity, of his flare pushing her walls on all sides, of his testicles jumping up against her marehood, and of his warm embrace on all sides becomes too much for her.

"Mmmmm~" is her muffled cry as she jolts beneath him and her vagina closes on his member on all sides. Her eyes are closed shut, she has fiercely bitten the pillow in an attempt to stay quiet, and there is a small rush of something wet around his penis. She jolts a couple more times, each time creaking the bed, and smaller spurts lubricate her entrance. By the second jolt, however, she manages by force of will to relax her walls, freeing his penis and letting him continue to hump her or pull out if he desires. She barely has the presence of mind to hear anything with this cascade of sensations.
d3bc666
?
No.156053
156055 156056
[1d20+6 = (12+6) = 18]
>>156051
Another sharp pain, another shot aimed for the diamond dog.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156054
156058
>>156052
Likely spurred on by Amber's embrace, he forces himself forward and back, forward and back pressing her walls aside. At the risk of making sound, he increases his speed.

It is not long after her internal contractions - indeed probably because of her internal contractions - that he makes a movement of his own. He moves his neck back, lower on her body, and bites her hair. He firmly wraps his forelegs around her neck in an embrace, and pulls her down. He presses his flare deeper into her, and then a jet of liquid streams out inside of her, followed by another jet of liquid.

He moans into her mane.

Less than a day ago, Amber jumped on Mustard Trim's back, ad bit down on his mane. Now, the positions are reversed. How does she like it?

[1d20 = 17]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156055
156056
>>156053
Hit

[2d6 = 6]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156056
156057
>>156053
>>156055
The Diamond Dog is hit somewhere between the chest and the shoulder. From the side, the Diamond Dog is tackled to the ground, and falls out of view
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156057
156060
>>156056
Surprised, Silver looks to see if Mala is still holding the pony stallion.
Amber Sunset
defd20e
?
No.156058
156059
>>156054
Mustard can feel the muscles of the pony beneath him shudder in euphoria as she continues to moan, both in pleasure and in pain, into the pillow as she snorts. Less than a day ago, this pony could have caused him serious harm, and can easily resist him now if she wanted. Now, she doesn't want to fight, she wants to be bred, and with her muzzle down in the pillow she's in a completely submissive position, even as he bites her hair and grabs her neck.

As she feels him twitch and ejaculate deep inside her she lets her walls instinctively press and lock him in. He can feel her heartbeat against him as she squeezes those ridged walls, stimulating and pumping as much as she can out of him.

Though undoubtedly she would feel different were it to actually happen, at this moment she almost doesn't care if they're found. She's caught up in the moment and won't let get anything get between her and her lover as they ride out their respective orgasms.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156059
156063
>>156058
A couple thrusts, a few more spurts, and then he simply holds himself overtop of her. He nibbles her ear. Downstairs, an advertisement plays loudly, advertising what seems to be chewing gum.

If Amber has any desire to hurt him.... well, she's playing the long game on that one.

He lays down on her, laying his belly on her back. He rests like this for some seconds. Not long, but some amount of time. After some seconds, he presses his forelegs down around her, lifts himself up, and takes the rag, placing it beneath. Then he pulls out of her, rubs himself, then her, and lays down next to her, still under the blanket.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156060
156061
>>156057
Sort of. The stallion is beneath him, subdued. Mala is growling.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156061
156062
>>156060
Silver calls out.

"Hello? Who is there?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156062
156065
>>156061
"He's down on the ground, Sargent! It's Frizzle."
Amber Sunset
defd20e
?
No.156063
156064
>>156059
We did it! We did it…and we didn't get caught.

She lets go of the pillow and rests her head upon it. He can feel her heavy breaths push him up and down slightly. Though her muscles release their vice grip, she continues to hold him snugly in her warm and now very wet cave. She enjoys the feeling of how they fit into one another so well, as if they are made for each other. When Mustard is ready to get off, she lets him pull himself out.

Mustard can feel her labia twitch and warm viscous ooze cascade out as he cleans her with the cum-rag. She giggles as he touches her sensitive bits, and she presses her walls together to squeeze out as much foalbatter as she can. Even so, there's going to be a stain on the blanket underneath, at least from the mare's ejaculate.

When he's done, she folds her hind legs closer to her body to give him room and nuzzles up against him. There's quite a lot of body heat under that blanket.

"Thank you for that,", she whispers. "I love you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156064
156066
>>156063
He gives her the time, resting on her, and rubs her genitals with the rag, but ends up laying next to her. The small size of the bed forces them to press against each other. It seems he is content to simply lay there, or even fall asleep. But with Amber's words, he throws his leg around her, and pulls her towards him

"Anytime, Amber"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156065
156067
>>156062
"Thank Celestia for you, Frizzle! Do what you can to keep him down!"

He points the revolver down at the zebra.

"Alright, talk."
Amber Sunset
defd20e
?
No.156066
156067
>>156064
Nothing makes her happier than lying so close with this colt, their rumps and shoulders pressed up against each other, his foreleg around her. She still has a furious blush as she enjoys the afterglow of their coitus, her whole body feeling a rosy warmth. Her eyes are closed as she rubs her forehead against his cheek, Mustard's book still in front of them (though it may have been moved around as the bed shook).
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156067
156068 156069
>>156065
Three shots remaining in the cylinder.

Roll for intimidate
Charisma modifier

>>156066
He rocks her a little with his leg, and nuzzles her muzzle.

"I'm glad I decided to stay" he says to her
Amber Sunset
defd20e
?
No.156068
156070
>>156067
filly is nuzzled
"I couldn't have lived with myself if you hadn't," she says breathlessly. "You have been nothing but good to me, and I wish I could repay your kindness. I always want to be with you, Mustard."
d3bc666
?
No.156069
156070
[1d20-1 = (11-1) = 10]
>>156067
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156070
156071 156074
>>156069
"We were just hired to capture the colts" He says

"We saw you enter here with him by chance, and then stuck around."

>>156068
He turns to her, and places his other leg underneath her chest, until he has both legs around her. He rocks her in the hug. Indeed, he huggles her.

"You're so adorable, Amber. I'm glad you picked me."
Amber Sunset
defd20e
?
No.156071
156072
>>156070
Amber enjoys the warmth of the huggle, though he is a bit of a bony pony. Her tail is flopping around happily.

"Who else was there to pick? We're perfect for each other," she coos.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156072
156073
>>156071
Unfortunately for Amber’s enjoyment of her perfect moment, he takes that as a serious question.

“Well, I thought somepony who plays an instrument, or plays sports. Or maybe is older with a job. Well, a more proper job.”
Amber Sunset
defd20e
?
No.156073
156075
>>156072
She seems to ponder this, as if this hasn't occurred to her before.

"I suppose…but even without those, you're perfect. You're young like me, anything is open for us." He gets a reassuring smile.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
f25ac81
?
No.156074
156075
>>156070
"Street Wise and Bargain Strength, yes?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156075
156076 156086
>>156074
"Bargain Strength is our superior..." He says with a subdued voice.

>>156073
He lays there in silence, With a delay, he returns a weak smile.
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.156076
156077
>>156075
She kisses his cheek before laying the side of her head on the pillow with a warm but tired smiles, her indigo eyes half-lidded.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156077
156078
>>156076
He looks into her eyes with his own abs smiles. He pets her mane.
“You want to take a nap?” He asks
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.156078
156079
>>156077
"Mhm," she hums following a soft sigh.

"I love you," she murmurs.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156079
156080
>>156078
He makes a long pet along her body, down her mane.

"You're so sweet." He says. "Want to move to the other bed?" He asks
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.156080
156081
>>156079
Despite her roughness, her hair is still decently soft. Not silky-soft, but good enough. Her woolen dress is still covering her but has been spared from the products of their intercourse. He can feel that it's still pulled up and her rump is bare.

"Inviting me to sleep in your bed?" she asks with a brief wry smile. "Sure." She starts to get to her hooves, arching her back up to stretch.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156081
156082
>>156080
"I think it would be kind of nice." He says. He is the first to get up and off the bed. He has to be, because Amber is sandwiched between him and the wall. Once Amber is up and stretching, he takes some time to staring appreciatively at her hindquarters while it is still exposed. Once this is done, he does not join Amber, but instead carefully moves the blanket, then the old blanket, and then the rag, eventually leaving the room with the rag hidden by his side.
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.156082
156083
>>156081
It's a nice angle from which to look at them. Such soft lips, framed by a pleasantly round figure!

The old blanket has some secretions on it, though not as much as the cum-rag. Amber straightens out the bed underneath before climbing onto Mustard's own bed, her dress falling back over her tail. The pillow has some saliva on it and she leaves it behind, instead resting on her lover's bed as it's designed to. She gets comfortable as she lies on her side.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156083
156084
>>156082
Mustard Trim takes his time, as cleaning up and covering up takes priority. He places the old blanket back in the closet - even as it has some liquids on it, and spends a minute or more out of the room, evidently having closed the door and turned the lights on. He moves things around on the other bed, and places dirty clothes back on top of it. Amber has had some time to lay down on the bed before he walks over, and lays on the bed next to her, his belly towards hers, and looking into her eyes.
Amber Sunset
272ce5b
?
No.156084
156085
>>156083
Amber almost dozes off before he climbs on. Her purplish eyes gaze into his lovingly as she nuzzles his muzzle. Her legs are put on either side of Mustard as she nestles next to him, enjoying his body warmth. Slowly, she begins to fall asleep.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156085
156091
>>156084
This time, it’s Amber’s turn to hold somepony in her arms…. Err, between her legs… Except, you know, for different reasons. She can feel the contrast of the warmth of his fur versus the cooler air of the room.

The little pony may fall asleep.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156086
156087
>>156075
"Where is he located?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156087
156088
>>156086
“I can’t say” he replies

[1d20 = 16]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156088
156089
>>156087
"Can't? Or won't?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156089
156090
>>156088
“We don’t talk about our fellow members.” He answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156090
156092
>>156089
Silver grinds the zebra's head against the rough ground, especially focusing on the head wound he sustained. There's a coldness in his voice.

"I do not care. I simply wish to talk to him, get him to cancel this Celestia-damned hit against literal colts. I am granting you choice, either you tell me where he is and no one gets hurt worse, or you stay silent and I carve my way through each and every member of your organization to get to him anyways."
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156091
156092
>>156085
And so she sleeps.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156092
156093 156095
>>156091
[1d3 = 3]

Just how tired is the little pony?

>>156090
He winces in pain as his head is pushed against the concrete.

"Ah! Yip! Yip!"
He barks in a peculiar sort of way.

While he is on the ground, he says, exasperated
"It's not a hit! We were just going to take the colt away is all."

But after the pressure is no longer applied...
"Heh... You really think you can defeat us? You can't. The police will be here soon" he says
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156093
156094
>>156092
Tired enough for a half-hour nap, at least. She short-changed herself on sleep AND has had physical exertion.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156094
156096
>>156093
Alright, I know what scenario I'mma go with.

She has a short but sweet dream of galivanting along a hill with her lover.

Amber wakes up alone in the bed, with her husband having evidently wiggled his way out of her grasp during her sleep. There is no mystery as to his whereabouts, as Amber can see her coworker sitting upright on the other bed opposite her. The lamp is on, he is wearing glasses, and he has a book open on his lap, which he is reading.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156095
156097
>>156092
"If you were calling your friends disguised as police, you will regret that decision."

He puts the end of the revolver's barrel against the zebra's temple and cocks the hammer back. The sound of the cylinder moving echos through his skull.

"Last chance. Tell me where he is located. Going once. Going twice..."
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156096
156099
>>156094
She opens her eyes, a satisfied expression on her face as an outstretched forelegs rubs along the bed in front of her. "What are you reading?" she sleepily calls out.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156097
156098
>>156095
Silver feels a tap on his shoulder. Judging from the relatively soft object, and the angle (it comes from Silver's side, rather than above or behind him) the best guess is it's Mala.

The Zebra's eyes are amazingly wide, and he stares somewhere off into the distance to the right of Silver's shoulder, evidently in the sky. His ears go all the way down

[1d20 = 11]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156098
156099
>>156097
Silver looks over at the apparent Mala.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156099
156100 156103
>>156096
"A school book" he replies. He looks over towards Amber. He looks a bit different with glasses on.

>>156098
Mala looks at him concerned. Mala's lips are covered in blood, as is his leg, and his paw. He looks scared.

"The police will be coming. They always respond to the sound of gunshots. It may take them a while, but they will come."

The zebra however, says,

"Okay, okay"
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156100
156101
>>156099
"You look cute," she says with a smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156101
156102
>>156100
"What, heheh." He has a large smile of his own, hunched over this book.
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156102
156104
>>156101
"Thank you for letting me rest here," she says. "I dreamt we were back on a hill."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156103
156104
>>156099
Silver calls out to Frizzle.

"Does diamond dog have car keys on him?"

He turns back towards the zebra, voice still as cold as the steel pressed against the gangster's head.

"Talk."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156104
156105 156106
>>156102
He smiles
“You’re welcome. I enjoyed much of last night… but I feel today has been better.”

>>156103
Frizzle:
“I don’t know. I can’t hold him down much longer. He’s still wrestling with me.”

Mala looks at Silver with a scared expression.
“What should I do?”

The zebra, however, seems a little more frightened than Mala:
“He visits the Golden Sun restaurant and does some of his business there.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156105
156107
>>156104
"Just stay with me, my friend, you will be okay."

Silver lifts the zebra up off the ground, and pushes him forward. Although no longer grappling, he keeps the revolver pointed at the zebra.

"Thank you. Now go, and do not ever show your face around this orphanage or these colts again or I not hesitate to send you straight to Tartarus."
Anonymous
2c3660e
?
No.156106
156107
>>156104
"It's been less frantic, more…romantic," she says, giggling. She gets up and hops off the bed, her mane in slight disarray.

"May I use your bathroom?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156107
156108 156109
>>156105
The vehicle is close enough to them that pushing him forward may result in pressing him against the car’s frame, or against the rear right passenger seat through the car’s open door. The Zebra’s eyes are wide, and he remains silent.

Mala:
“Are you sure?”

>>156106
“Heheh, yeah. Sure you can.”

Amber surely still has some of her coltfriend in her. She probably still has some in her from last night and the morning.
Anonymous
2c3660e
?
No.156108
156110
>>156107
"Thanks, I won't be long."

She goes into the hallway and looks down the stairwell before entering the bathroom. How does it compare to hers?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156109
156110
>>156107
The original intention was to push him away into the street. He gives a brief nod at Mala before returning his attention to the zebra.

"Well, go! Run!"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156110
156111 156137
>>156108

The front door is closed, light still comes through the windows next to the door, indicating it is daylight (this would have been evident in Mustard's room as well), and there is yellow light illuminating the foyer.

It's a little cramped, with a small toilet, a single small window, and a bathtub-shower. The tile floors look nice, there are several blue and white towels and rags with floral designs on them, and the white paint of the wall looks new. So it probably looks better than Amber's bathroom, though the actual dimensions of the bathroom may be slightly smaller.

>>156109
Mala looks at him, evidently comforted.

Or maybe the Zebra doesn't get pressed into the car... He moves a little to the left, places a hoof in the open car seat, and turns around trying to get up. At first, he starts to crawl into the car seat. Evidently he decides against this, because he turns around and starts towards the back of the car. He runs into the side of the car as he tries to clear his way around, falls down, quickly gets back up, and trots off at high speed.

Mala is still overtop of his quarry.
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156111
156112
>>156110
"Oh, this is nice," she says to herself. It's certainly better laid out; whereas Amber's bathroom is a long rectangle with sink, toilet, and shower laid out in a row, this is a compact yet comfortable square shape. She notices they have a proper bathtub, and she yearns to once again enjoy a nice, relaxing hot bath. Maybe another time; it would be just rude to do so on her first visit.

She carefully strips off her dress, inspects it–she succeeded in keeping it clean, folds it and puts it in a place where it won't get trampled, such as on a towel rack. Once she finishes using the toilet, she takes some tissue paper, wets it in the sink, and lies on her back in the tub to give her better access. She sticks one of her hind legs up in the air and wipes off her rump and thighs. When she's finished, she discards it in the toilet and repeats the process, sighing softly as she wipes along her vulva. She needs to muffle a gasp as she sticks it inside, wiping away the sticky secretions. She gets another wad and pushes it deeper, into her canal proper. She cannot get very deep inside so she stands upright, braced against the wall, pushing with her walls to coax out any fluid that has remained. This odd positioning triggers a cramp in her leg, but she is able to suffer through it.

It doesn't take longer than a few minutes to complete this cleaning. She flushes away the evidence of her intercourse, washes her hooves, puts her dress back on, and walks back to Mustard's room with a blushing face.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156112
156113
>>156111
The poor girl does not get a hot bath.

Mustard would be disappointed that Amber cleaned away (most of) the love stain he left in her. Then again, he wouldn't know, and in any event he'll appreciate the increased friction in the next intercourse.

Mustard Trim looks to her as she returns to the room, turning his head up, and still wearing the glasses. He has a second book open on the bed, but is otherwise in the same position as before, still reading.

"Hello Amber"
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156113
156114
>>156112
What with Mustard preferring Amber to have his 'love stains' on and in her, he may one day want to keep her in a jar which he'll slowly fill up.

"Hi Mustard. Would you like some help?" She looks at what this book is now.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156114
156115
>>156113
>First line
Well that got dark quickly

"Help with what?" He asks

It appears to be a history text book.
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156115
156116
>>156114
"With this. It looks like history. I'm rather good at that," she says proudly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156116
156117
>>156115
"Okay" He says, as if testing her. He flips a couple pages

"Alright, here's one of the study questions. It's local history. 'What were the underlying causes of the Baltimare clashes of 770?'"
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156117
156118
>>156116
She thinks about this.
Do I roll for history or local?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156118
156119
>>156117
Fuck it. Do both, for slightly different answers
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156119
156120
>>156118
[1d20+6 = (1+6) = 7]
[1d20+2 = (13+2) = 15]
Anonymous
f6a467c
?
No.156120
156121
>>156119
History: the generally accepted reason was an aversion to a series of customs duties on both imported abs exported goods, as well as grants of monopolies to specific trading companies.

Local: several local militia members were killed, as well as prominent merchant and bystanders. The incident(s) is seen as a part of the founding of Baltimare’s regional identity, and resulted in the central government loosening trade monopolies, and ultimately (a decade later) resulted in regional government offices being transferred to Baltimare from Fillydelphia.
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156121
156122
>>156120
She thinks she has a satisfactory answer. "Well, there was an incident where some local ponies were killed over disagreements about custom duties and monopolies. It took a whole decade before the region saw more autonomy, but the monopolies were loosened in the meantime."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156122
156123
>>156121
He is silent for a moment
“… But what caused it?”
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156123
156124
>>156122
She puts a hoof to her mouth. "Hmm…well the locals certainly didn't like the duties or monopolies, and I suppose they wanted autonomous government."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156124
156125
>>156123
He nods, evidently pleased.

“Okay…” he looks down to the book. “I think my teacher said it was about middle class merchants like ship owners resenting the lower payouts the shipping company gave… which has something to do with the customs, but it was more a revolt against the local rich. Also something about the militias being madd to help protect against Diamond dogs, which I guess the Royal Guard wasn’t doing.”
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156125
156126
>>156124
"That sounds interesting. Want me to read along with you? For real, this time," she says with a toothy grin.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156126
156127
>>156125
“Uh, sure” he says.

She can push him over to make room on the bed next to him
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156127
156128
>>156126
She hops onto his bed, pushing him with her shoulder and swinging her hind legs to her side. She leans up against him, looking at the book.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156128
156129
>>156127
And so she is cuddled up with her coltfriend, reading a history text book. Despite not actually attending secondary school…

So the book claims that the Baltimare and Hayseed regions were filled with hostile creatures. These ranged from Hydra and Chimera in the swamps, to entire villages of Diamond Dogs, which are quasi-indigenous to the region, having migrated there before the migration of the Hearthswarming Covenant nations. Dragons are a menace as always. Now, these dangers had historically been handled by local levies, which were insufficient, and then by military orders of the Celestial church. This went on for a while, but funding and other issues forced the movement of garrisons of Royal Guard into the area. While the area of Hayseed had long been inhabited - indeed, Mage Meadowbrook is from there - it was intercontinental trade that caused the area of the Horseshoe bay to become of importance to Canterlot. More Royal Guard were stationed there as the years went by, and a series of disputes starting with an abducted filly became a war against the Diamond Dogs. The result of the war was to convince the local settlers that the Royal guard was insufficient, and that they needed additional protection, while it convinced the Central government that the region was expensive to handle, and additional funds needed to be raised. There were other things going on, like a war against the Yaks and a shortage of precious metal for coinage and this high interest rates on loans, which lead to financial difficulties for the central government. The militia were something like a return to the old levy system, with young stallions being impressed into training and service. The existence of the militia made many in Baltimare feel they didn’t need the central government, didn’t get their money’s worth out of the central government, and felt they could negotiate better deals with the central government. And those were among the many factors in the milieu leading up to the revolt.
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156129
156130
>>156128
Yay, lore!
She occasionally mutters some comments at highlights in the text.
"Oh my, I'm glad it's not so dangerous now."
"That poor filly, I hope she was rescued…."
"So THAT'S why!"
Finally, she turns her head, which has been on Mustard's shoulder, and faces him to posit a question he may not have faced before.

"If you were called to fight in the militia…would you?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156130
156131
>>156129
>I'm glad it's not so dangerous now
D’awww, she’s so naive it’s adorable.

>That poor filly, I hope she was rescued….
According to a footnote in the book, the Amstel Unicorn named Minty Mirth was finally rescued after two years, and actually not until after the war was over. She was found to have more or less assimilated into Diamond Dog society, speaking their language, though she retained full memories of her life before. The reasons for her abduction are unknown besides the natural savagery of Diamond Dogs, though for what it’s worth, her father, who reported the crime, claimed it was in retaliation for killing s Diamond dog a week before in a trespass abs dispute over land, and Minty Mirth herself claimed she thought it was all a game with some Diamond Dog pups, and didn’t realize anything was wrong until after she was in their camp. She was 6 at the time, so of course she would have been easy to fool.

Mustard Trim looks back at Amber with a serious expression:
“My mother told me that if I got drafted, I should apply for deferment under Sole Survivor. I don’t think so. I don’t think I could. Not after Careful Cut gave up his deferment fir essential worker to go. Not after Pa volunteered so Careful Cut… my-my brother - so he wouldn’t have to go alone. I am pretty sure that if hadn’t been for the Duke, that war would still be going on, and it would be my turn in six months. Mother says she’d never forgive me if I went. But I’d never forgive myself if I didn’t - if I were called and I didn’t. I know the reputation of those who stay behind. Those who take the higher wages, sleep in beds, and sleep with the wives and fillyfriends of those who fought. I don’t want to be one of those. I would rather go.”
He does not, and cannot make eye contact with Amber as he speaks. His lines sound almost rehearsed.
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156131
156132
>>156130
>naive
Reality will be like a cold dunk in the Bay's waters in February.

It's a relief to Amber that Minty was rescued, though she wonders how a pony could learn the Diamond Dog language. How exactly does an equine manage to bark, growl and whine like they do? She realizes she knows practically nothing about Diamond Dogs; she's glad that although they are savage they're not quite so savage as to do anything particularly bad to her. Not like changelings, who are unredeemable.

Mustard's response makes her turn her head away and she finds that she shivers as she hears it. She asked about a militia, not a drafting into a wider war, though the latter may be inevitable in this age. A militia at least stays in the area; you can still sleep in your bed, partake in festivals, and see your loved ones as you protect them. The draft is much more horrible, where you're sent to a strange place to fight unyielding hordes with tanks and planes and other terrible weapons of war. She hopes Mustard never has to face that. But if he does…

"I-if you're drafted…," she chokes out, "I'd…I'd join alongside you. I wouldn't stay behind either."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156132
156133
>>156131
Diamond Dogs are crude, abduct ponies, and worst of all, only tip like 2 bits even if they bring an entire large party to a restaurant. This latter issue is one of the things Mustard complained about to Asper Spring.

Mustard Trim may have misunderstood her question, but she’s left with the answer she got. Mustard picks up his leg, places it around her, and rubs behind her ears with his hoof.

“That’s sweet of you Amber. I don’t know if they’d let you stay with me though.”
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156133
156134
>>156132
She as well puts her foreleg around him and rubs his side.

"I wouldn't want to ever leave you. I'm sorry for bringing up that question," she whimpers.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156134
156135
>>156133
pony is wubbed

"It's okay..." he says meekly

"It makes things better to have you here, studying with me."
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156135
156136
>>156134
"Mhm. Let's move on."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156136
156147
>>156135
Among the other factors shaping Baltimare's history, is the distinction between the rich and the poor. Now, obviously this is a factor in all locations in all times in history, but it's unique within the city of Baltimare relative to the remainder of the Equestrian Southeast. Baltimare exists because of its location on the natural harbor of Horseshoe Bay, and its position on the mouth of the Delamare River helps. Baltimare is the single closest deep water Equestrian port to Zebrica (or at least it was), and is the closest to the ports in Wingbardy and the old Royal Dominions of New Mareland, New Freeside, and Starcross, as well as the Dominion of Puerto Caballo and Maregypt. It also served as an in-between between the shallow ports of the Southeast and the ports of the Equestrian East Coast. The result was that raw materials mined or grown in the south would be sent to Baltimare for refinement, and exported to elsewhere, while goods from elsewhere would be sent to Baltimare, and repacked into smaller boats to be shipped to the south. The result is that ponies who made fortunes in various industries and trades in the Southeast would concentrate themselves in Baltimare, while the city had a massive underclass of dock workers, sailors, and various workers, besides an even more important and prominent middle class of numerous varieties of craftsmares, professionals, and lower level merchants.

This became an issue especially in the lead up to the revolt of 770, as the legally granted trade monopolies granted an inordinate amount of power in the hooves of the few business owners of Baltimare. The disparity in economic power, tolerable in peace time, became intolerable under the circumstances of the age. The shipping industry lost a great many ships to the privateers of Pridea, who supported the Yaks in an undeclared war against Equestria. And many industries stood to lose from the new customs duties and tariffs. With their power, the losses were generally transferred onto the lower and middle classes, causing great ire, and the disparity in suffering made the disparity in power and wealth all the more blatant. The middle class had a decades long grievance against the monopolies, as they reduced upward mobility for ambitious ponies, and forced them to play politics to win the favor of their bosses for limited privileges, like captaining a ship.

Thus, with all of these factors that had been brooding for decades, a revolt was imminent. A mare broke off her engagement with a local ship captain to become become the second wife of Joseph Curwhinny - the owner of a shipping company with a monopoly on trade to multiple Griffonian and Zebrican nations, and a majority of the trade to the East Coast and the Dominions, easily the single most powerful individual in Baltimare. He lived a life entirely alien to most of his workers, and to the population of Baltimare. So when the jilted lover spread rumors that he was in fact some sort of evil sorcerer, many of the lower classes and some of the militia were willing to believe it. Thus began the most violent act of the rebellion.

The book has to note that there is an alternate interpretation of the set of events that the revolt wasn't actually a proper revolt in the sense of an entire class of ponies rebelling against any power in the city, but rather that it was a dispute between smugglers. There are rumors - never verified, but probably true - that Curwhinny had been evading paying customs duties on many goods by making secret shipments. The 'jilted lover' was likely one of the smugglers hired for that purpose, and other smugglers joined in in a dispute over payments, and soon enough the dispute morphed into a protest by affected sections of society against the impositions of the customs duties by the central government.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156137
156138
>>156110
"Keep that stallion down for just moment more, Mala."

Silver goes to help Frizzle keep the diamond dog down.

"Check if this one has car keys."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156138
156139
>>156137
Mala nods. He's not really any bigger than the stallion, but to see Mala bear his teeth while his mouth and claws are covered in someone else's blood is a little intimidating. It worked on the griffins in Hoebuck, and it works here.

Silver moves around to the front of the vehicle to see Frizzle actively fighting on the ground with the diamond dog, grabbing on to both forelegs, and trying to keep him to the ground. The automatic pistol has slid several feet away, just far enough that the diamond dog no longer tries, while Frizzle continues to attempt to subdue him. Frizzle has a limp leg that is not able to apply much force and seems to be weaker than the diamond dog. Meanwhile, there are massive amounts of blood on the ground from the diamond dog that have formed a pool on the ground, and some of it has gotten on Frizzle's work uniform. Frizzle seems to be winning over all, but the fight hasn't really ended.

Frizzle:
"I'm not... really able to check right now."
d3bc666
?
No.156139
156140 156141
[1d20+8 = (15+8) = 23]
>>156138
Silver attempts to join the grapple.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156140
>>156139
[1d20+2 = (2+2) = 4]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156141
156142
>>156139
>>156139
Silver manages to subdue the diamond dog, perhaps simply by standing on him.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156142
156143
>>156141
"Alright, I think I have him."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156143
156144
>>156142
He stands up, weakly, and checks the diamond dog's pocket. The diamond dog was wearing a dress vest, with one, two, three pockets.

"Nothing" he says. He limps over to the car door and looks inside

"Hey. It's still in the ignition." He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156144
156145
>>156143
He points the revolver at the diamond dog where he can clearly see it.

"You saw where your zebra friend went? You will follow him, you will not turn around, or you will die. Understood?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156145
156146
>>156144
The diamond dog's hazel eyes become very wide at the sight of the revolver

"What happened to him..." he asks, in a somewhat oddly high pitched tone of voice.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156146
156148
>>156145
"I told him to run, and he did. You will as well. You will leave these colts alone, you will not show your face near this orphanage. They are under my protection. If you do not, they will not find enough of you to bury."
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156147
156148
>>156136
"Didn't realize that Baltimare was just that important."
"I can see why they were mad over that."
"Curwhinny…I've heard that name before."
And at the end: "Wow, history sure is complicated, but I can't say it isn't interesting."

She turns to Mustard. "Will you be tested on it? Maybe I can help you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156148
156149 156150
>>156147
Amber may recall she heard much about him from that old stallion at the Tail Sails Shipping Company building.

Mustard Trim rubs her side several times.
"Silly little filly, I have to take the test alone. But yeah, I expect I will be tested over this."

>>156146
He simply nods, looking up at Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156149
156151
>>156148
He gets off the diamond dog, keeping the revolver pointed steadily at him. He motions with his head the direction the zebra ran off to.

"Good. Now go!"
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156150
156151
>>156148
She giggles.
"I mean, I can test you here, so when you have the real test you'll be ready."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156151
156152 156153
>>156150
His ears go down
"Uh... maybe? Heh."

>>156149
The diamond dog gets up. This is not easy for him, as he is seriously wounded and needs a doctor or EMT. All the same, he looks over at the automatic, seems to seriously consider going for it, then instead limps off more or less in the direction the zebra went, which is to say behind the vehicle down the road, and then off to the right.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156152
156154
>>156151
Now Silver turns his gun on the only remaining gangster, the stallion guarded by Mala.

"Unless you are deaf, same goes for you."
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156153
156154
>>156151
"I don't know if it's all you have to read. It's up to you," she says, her warm cheek gracing his shoulder. She is so in-love that she's perfectly happy studying his schoolwork with him, even though she's not in school.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156154
156155 156168
>>156152
This stallion seems to be afraid of Mala especially. His left foreleg is pretty badly torn up, he is bleeding from his neck, and Mala does not give him the space to stand up, but he still tries to drag himself away. Mala eventually moves back, and the stallion pulls himself up, starts to collapse, and then limps away at a slow pace.

>>156153
He pets her little head.
"Well... I have to read for history this week, but also for Precalculus and Physics."
He smiles to her
"I wish I could have you with me while I study every night. It would make it so much better."
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156155
156156
>>156154
filly is pet
"I wish you had me always. I wish I lived with you," she says in a romantic fashion. She suddenly looks concerned, however. "Every night? When do you have time to study? You work so late…," she says.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156156
156157
>>156155
"It isn't really easy" he answers. "I don't work every week night, though I'm usually on three or four nights. Sometimes I get back early enough to study. Sometimes I have to do homework in the morning. I usually try to do it on weekends." He says

He pets her more
"I think my mother wants me to move out and move in together with a filly."
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156157
156158 156159
>>156156
"Poor colt, no wonder you're so hungry for fun when you can get it, you have so little time."

She blushes a little as his hoof moves down her mane repeatedly and she hugs him a little tighter. "You're always welcome to move in with me, if your ma approves. I know it ain't much even for one pony, but I'd do the cookin' and cleanin'…We could make love anytime we're together, no need to hide."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156158
156159 156160
>>156157
"Heh."

colt is hugged

"My mother doesn't want either of her two remaining children to moved out until we are married."
Literally Hoofler
7efeb6d
?
No.156159
156160 156161
>>156157
Lood
>>156158
Henlo
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156160
156162 156163
>>156158
I could ask him to elope with me like in those stories, it would be so romantic…wait, slow down Amber, I've known this colt for only a few days.

"Well, I won't rush you. I'm just happy we'll be able to see each other almost every day." She nuzzles his neck.

>>156159
Hallo!
This may be Dungeons and Dragons, but there is at least as much sex as dungeoneering, and no dragons yet. Welcome to the world of horsefuckers
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156161
156162
>>156159
Hello! This is the last post for Dark Star Solar Night >>15716 →
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156162
156163 156164
>>156160
Itsa Me Dark Star. and i Heard Amber has been getting stuffed.
>>156161
Which Post?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156163
156164 156165
>>156160
He smiles
"I've been thinking. I'd love to come by your apartment every morning, but I think my mother might notice. I can come over after school, or before work..." he says "And after work. I can walk you home."

Hey, there was a dragon once seen in the distance in one scene that one time.

>>156162
Shit. >>155716
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156164
156165 156166
>>156162
If you're into teenage drama/romance, scroll back to the cliffside scene.

>>156163
She frowns. "It's real far, and I don't want you walking alone at those hours in my neighborhood. I'll look for a private corner of sorts near work so you can relax afterwards…"
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156165
156169
>>156163
Dark Star Listens to his Lecture.
>>156164
I Will Soon
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156166
156167
1891767.png
>>156164
He looks up at her with big, pleading eyes. He is a little more pleased at the private corner remark.

"I can walk, it's okay. Just twenty minutes together with you, one or two or preferably three times a day. Pwease....?"
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156167
156170
>>156166
Amber ponders this. "Well…I have that time between shifts, and I think it's after school for you…but let's not do that tomorrow but instead the next day. It would be easier for me to find that spot after work, we can use it once then, and on days following maybe twice a day would be possible?" She looks at him with a shy blush.

She wonders if it's normal for mares to have a stallion go inside them twice a day. Then again, she's had Mustard do just that five times in twenty-four hours, and the only drawbacks are tiredness and a bit of soreness, so it ought to be okay. Without such fancy accoutrements like a radio, it makes for a decent alternative to entertainment during a work day. Why wasn't she told about the great fun it is sooner?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156168
156172
>>156154
As soon as the danger has passed, Silver looks around frantically.

"White Orchid! Orchid!"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156169
156171 156173
>>156165
The nations that would later form the Hearthswarming Covenant originated in the area north of the current Crystal Empire, approximately in the area of the Polar Lands, the northern Changeling lands, as well as much of what is modern Nova Griffonia and parts of Yakyakistan. This was before the Changelings moved into their lands, and the path of the sun was different. The sun traversed the sky a little differently, moving further north than it does now. Ponies stretched from the Changeling lands, down to the bottom of Equestria and into northern Zebrica, across the top of the continent into modern griffin lands, all the way across the northern part of Griffonia and down through to the south of that continent. But then again, most of these pony nations are not Equestrian. The story of the Equestrians starts in Dream Valley, a semi-mythical location generally accepted to have existed along the Yakyakistan-Polar lands border. This location featured what are believed to be some of the first known instaces of Harmony and the Rainbow Power, and has its own set of heroes. It was here that the pact between the nations began where the races would split their duties , working towards a common cause. This first covanent is the precursor to the Equestrian Pact...

He continues, with many details about the specific kingdoms involved, and the nations that eventually lead to the first Hearthswarming.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156170
156173
>>156167
"What... what will we do tomorrow?" He asks

Amber should realize the following about her new-found way of having fun
1. Amber has a lot of control, and can tell her partner to fuck off at will, while at the same time, there is no reason to assume he would ever not want to.
2. Amber has found something her coworker wants, and wants badly. He is willing to be hit and have his mane pulled, to be insulted, to lose most of his money, to lie to his mother, to risk the ire of his mother, to be indebted to his sister, and to walk potentially hours through unsafe city streets to get.
3. It costs nothing at all. No money. Nothing but a little of her time in private. Well, it cost her her hymen, but that's sunk cost now

I mean, there are some really nasty emotional consequences, potential social repercussions, and she better hope her cycle doesn't start early... but who needs to worry about that?
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156171
156172
>>156169
Dark Star Thinks of what could have been if the (((Princesses))) Didn't Usurp Their Race and Subjugate them.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156172
156174 156176
>>156168
White Orchid is crouching down in the ground, shaking, his forelegs over his head. He isn't that far from the car.

>>156171
Well, there is a description of the states that existed prior to the Hearthswarming. Unicorn states tended towards mixed oligarchy and Monarchy, typically something similar to, though more primitive than what we would later recognize as feudalism. Pegasi states tended to be timocracies, and have military rulership. Earth Pony states were sometimes despotates, though the latest ones tended to be democracies, sometimes representative democracies.

The professor actually more or less answers Dark Star's question for him. The nations of the Riverlands in modern times are perhaps examples of what ponykind looks like without the princesses
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156173
156175
>>156169
This is really interesting, is it based off the comics or previous generations?

>>156170
She faintly recognizes these pragmatic truths, but like him she also enjoys it a lot, including being pinned to the ground and used for his pleasure, and such emotions overwhelm what a more savvy mare would seriously consider.

"Are you working tomorrow? We could do it after then," she says with a blush, her tail wagging back and forth.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156174
156175
>>156172
Silver hurries over to the colt, checking him for injuries.

"Are you okay, son? Speak to me."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156175
156177 156181
>>156173
I wish I could say that I had more from the previous generations. I need to work on it more.

A more savy mare probably wouldn't have pair-bonded and lost her purity to this colt after less than a week in the city. Or maybe it's completely harmless, who knows. Anyways

"Yes." He says

"Um... do I have to wait that long?" He has a wide smile

>>156174

The colt is shaking and crying, close to the ground. He is entirely uninjured.
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156176
156178
>>156172
>Earth Pony states were sometimes despotates,
Based
He Listens Intently to to the part about the RiverLands.
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156177
156178
>>156175
She is legitimately amazed. "You've never been with a mare before, how are you that hungry for more?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156178
156179 156182
2635741.png
>>156176
The Riverlands are elaborated upon in a question by another student. He claims that the Riverlands nations are not entirely an accurate comparison, as their histories have advanced an additional thousand or so years, and have been shaped by griffin adversaries. Lake City's democracy isn't a perfect parallel for ancient Earth Pony democracy, nor is Nimbusia's... whatever they do as strange and horrifying as ancient Pegasi, but it gives you some idea.

>>156177
"No, it's not hunger, it's just that on my own I can go about three times in a day. And we don't have to do it two times a day, it would just be nice, I think. I mean, I would like it ideally to be two or three times a day. But so long as it is once a day at least I will be fine. That is all I really need.....
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156179
156180
>>156178
Now she's befuddled. "How do you…how do you do it on your own?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156180
156183
>>156179
"Uh... don't worry about that. Just I would like it if it would be two or three times a day, but once is okay."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156181
156184
>>156175
Silver puts a hoof on him to guage his reaction.
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156182
156184
>>156178
Solar Night asks a Question about The Despotic States of the Ancient Earth Ponies
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156183
156184
>>156180
"Mmm, alright, we can go once tomorrow after work, and then hopefully twice a day." It's hard to believe that she befriended anypony that horny.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156184
156185 156186 156188
>>156181
He shakes less

"Silver?" he asks

>>156183
Has Amber ever had a male friend? More to the point, has she ever had a male friend that she allowed to be so comfortable about sex as to actually express himself without fear of shame or rejection around her? No?

Anyways
"Okay." He says, smiling

>>156182
The stallion clarifies
"By despotate, I mean under a single ruler with no constitution, nor council, no official checks on power, although often there is an allied military class. These occur usually one of two ways. One is when a democracy vests total power in one individual. Kind of like... actually I shouldn't say that. There could be informants in this room. Remember that, students, when you asks questions, by the way. But the other way is when a military coup happens, and the leader of the military becomes sole ruler. Of course Monarchies that don't have courts or parliaments are usually despotates, but we usually use the term 'monarchy' to distinguish those governments were the ruler came to power from heredity succession. But yes, several of the Earth Pony states had great despotic rulers. Both democratically elected, and military rulers. Take for instance North Blade, who took over control of the Earth Pony confederation after the king died in battle against the Yaks, and lead them to multiple victories. Or Clever Lion, who was elected in Dryfields, and lead the nation to war against the Cylodean Pegasi. Rather disastrously, might I add."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156185
156187
>>156184
Silver picks him up, and gives the poor colt a hug.

"I am so glad you are safe."
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156186
156187
>>156184
Good point.

"Would you like help with anything else?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156187
156189 156190
>>156186
"Uh... I don't think so" He says

"You really don't have to go to school at all?" He asks

>>156185
The colt needs a hug. He whimpers
"Thank you" He manages to say
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156188
156191
>>156184
>Kind of like... actually I shouldn't say that. There could be informants in this room. Remember that, students
Im Sure there are no spys in the room at all

Dark Star Nods his head as the Professor speaks
.
Dark Star Writes down North Blade and Clever Lion, to look more into later.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156189
156191
>>156187
He keeps a hold of the colt for a little bit longer, letting him whimper and cry on his shoulder as he needs it. Which, Silver would guess, he needs a lot.
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156190
156191
>>156187
"I was schooled by my ma, there wasn't any schoolhouse where I'm from. Makes me feel a little awkward, honestly, considering you have a proper education. Now, well, I can't go to school, I have to support my folks." She bashfully grins as she says this.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156191
156192 156193 156195
>>156188
After some time - most of that time spent covering an overview of something like a thousand years of history - the lecture ends. Homework is to read a hundred pages or so from a book Solar Night does not have.

>>156189
He does, crying a bit more

Eventually, Silver hears police sirens

>>156190
"Huh. I wish I could just stay home all day. Then again, I don't know I really want another waiter job. Must be nice though to not have homework."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156192
156194
>>156191
Silver turns his head towards the sound, and then looks at White Orchid.

"Alright, we are going to go for car ride, okay?"
Amber Sunset
2c3660e
?
No.156193
156194
>>156191
"I've been feeling an urge to go on adventures. I reckon I could do that a couple of years before settling down, what do you think?" She daydreams of exploring great caverns, fighting griffon pirates, and locating long-lost treasure.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156194
156200 156202
>>156193
"What... what does that mean?" He does not like this

>>156192
He nods
"Okay"
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156195
156196
>>156191
Dark Star Panics on the Inside
and thinks to Himself
"No No No No, Buck what am i gonna do?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156196
156197
>>156195
Anyways, class is dismissed. Solar Night may attempt to talk to ponies, leave, or do whatever
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156197
156198
>>156196
He Takes a Few Breaths to calm himself
and then looks around for anypony that seems interesting.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156198
156199 156201
3197A612-7031-466C-86D8-E4308B449A86.gif
>>156197
[1d10 = 8]
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156199
>>156198
>gif
i love it
>8
i hope thats good
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156200
156203
>>156194
Silver gets him off of the ground and started towards the car. He motions for Mala to get in and goes up to Frizzle.

"I cannot thank you enough friend. Are you going to be alright here, or do you need to come along?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156201
156204
>>156198
Attractive lavender unicorn with a long blue mane, who puts away her books

Larger brown stallion in a black jacket who starts saying something to a Pegasus mare next to him.

A lone, thin red earth pony stallion with glasses who writes something down and takes his time before he begins to leave.

A green Pegasus mare who stands in line to talk to the professor. Her mane is tied in a ponytail.

A lone Griffin, who sits in the back and is well on his way out already.

A yellow unicorn with glasses, who spends several seconds writing down something, and flipping through his book.

An older stallion. Well, like 20 something stallion, who attempts to talk to a mare behind him.

A light cream Pegasus mare who looks to be recovering from a hangover, taking time to get up.

Bonus: a bat zebra thing who thinks Solar Night is interested in listening to her complaining.
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156202
156203
>>156194
"Rather than staying home all day or working the same ol' job over and over, imagine instead traveling to new places and doing odd different missions. Wouldn't that be fun?" She has an excited grin on her face.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156203
156205 156207
>>156200
He looks at Silver
“I don’t know. I’m technically still at work, and maybe somepony needs to talk to the police… but I kind of feel like I’d regret not getting in that car.”

>>156202
“Oh. I thought you meant more like… uh, more like what my mom thinks my sister does. If that were the case, I would ask why you tell me you love me. But yeah, I can imagine wanting to do anything other than being a waiter, or going to secondary school.”
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156204
156206
>>156201
>Bonus: a bat zebra thing who thinks Solar Night is interested in listening to her complaining
Kek he is though
He walks over to the Lavender unicorn
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156205
156208
>>156203
"Oh." She's not sure how to respond to that. "I'll see if actual adventure is possible. It might not be, but if that ol' timer is right, then riches abound."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156206
156209
>>156204
"We have to do all of that reading! I don't even have a book. How will I get a book! I'm already going to fail..." blah blah blah

Anyways, the lavender mare looks up towards Solar Night as she puts away her assigned history book.

What is Solar Night dressed in?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156207
156208
>>156203
He puts a hoof on Frizzle's (good) shoulder.

"It is up to you. I promise you I would respect either decision. But we do need to leave very shortly."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156208
156211 156213
>>156205
"I'm kind of okay with being safe though." He turns his head towards her

"Riches?"

>>156207
He blinks, and looks to Silver
"I think somepony needs to make sure you make it to the hospital for that gunshot wound."

He gets in the car.
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156209
156210
>>156206
He Says to Nadir (As He Has the Same Anxieties over not having the book)before he Walks over
"It'll Be fine Nadir. We'll Head to a Book Store after School."
he then walks over.
>Whats he wearing
What a Lood Question to Ask

The Beige Trench Coat and Glasses
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156210
156214
>>156209
She looks.... concerned
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156211
156212 156215
>>156208
Silver nods and gets in as well, I'm assuming in the driver seat. His first order of business is driving away and getting the gang out of there away from the sound of police sirens.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156212
156215
>>156211
Oh, and don't forget grabbing the auto pistol before they leave.
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156213
156215
>>156208
"Mhm! What would you get if you were so rich you never had to worry about going hungry again?"
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156214
156215
>>156210
Who does? nadir?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156215
156216 156218 156220
>>156211
>>156212
And Silver has both guns, Frizzle, White Orchid, and Mala

Does he know how to drive a stick shift?

>>156214
Okay, the way this mare is going to respond to a random stallion walking up to her is going to be heavily dependent on how attractive he is. Dark Star has a James Dean kind of look that's easy to imagine, but "trench coat" can mean everything from Humphrey Bogart in Casa Blanca and Army Officer, to flasher and school shooter. And everything in between.

Solar Night is approaching the lavender mare, right?

Nadir is not concerned. She is just complaining and freaking out right now

>>156213
"You mean like... food, or just things to buy?" he asks
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156216
156217
>>156215
That's Correct he's approaching the Mare.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156217
156219
>>156216
She looks up at him, but does not speak to him first.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156218
156221
>>156215
Hmm...possibly. Left hindleg for clutch pedal, right hindleg for brake and trottle pedals...right?
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156219
156223
>>156217
"How ya Doing? That was Quite the Lecture Huh?"
He Gives her the James Dean Gaze
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156220
156223
>>156215
"Anything."

She flips over onto her back, legs in the air, and puts her head in his lap. He can feel the back of her head, cushioned by her mane, lie against his groin. "I would get my ma and sister–and me–beautiful flowing dresses, lined with sequins and gemstones and everything city ponies love. I would fix up my ma's house, get her a new hearth, running water, and everything nice. I would buy us–or build–a great new house to live like nobles in, and servants to wait on our every need. We could have a big, fast automobile to drive everywhere we want to go. And…and, I'd set some of it aside so one day our foals could go to college. Wouldn't that be nice, Mustard?" She looks up dreamily at him, with a wide smile across her face.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156221
156222
0D7F8648-3322-4F98-B2C0-EF7132CC811D.jpeg
>>156218
Has Silver ever operated an automobile before?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156222
156223
>>156221
More than likely, yes.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156223
156224 156225 156226
>>156219
Gotta have the glasses turned up for this

She looks up to him with steel grey eyes, and leans back

"It wasn't bad. I don't find the subject that interesting, but the professor holds your attention" she answers

>>156220

She smiles, looking down at her. He rubs behind her ear with one hoof. And moves another hoof to rub her belly.

"That sounds lovely, Amber"

>>156222
You know what? Roll die. d20, wisdom modifier
d3bc666
?
No.156224
156227
[1d20+3 = (17+3) = 20]
>>156223
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156225
156227
>>156223
"We've got to keep our ears perked for whatever opportunities life has for us. For now, I don't want to keep you from your homework. What else do you need to do?"

Her belly is covered by her dress, but feels soft regardless. He can feel her hair move on his crotch as she turns her head to look at the book in front of him.
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156226
156227
>>156223
"Yea, He's Quite the Teacher. The Ancient Tribes are Fascinating. Especially The Earth Ponies, Although the Unicorn Monarchs sounded Interesting as well."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156227
156228 156229 156233
>>156224
sigh

Silver succeeds in putting the vehicle into gear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atuFSv2bLa8

>>156225
For once, he does not come errect.

"Well, I have physics... um... did you want to do something together?"

>>156226
She smiles, looks away, and shakes her head
"Oh, Earth Ponies. You feel connected to that stuff? It's a bunch of old dead stallions to me. I just sit here because I have to."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156228
156230
>>156227
Alright, time to get out of there and away from the sirens.
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156229
156230
>>156227
"I can help with physics…though I don't know it very well. I'm better learned in the liberal arts." She has a small, embarrassed smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156230
156231 156232
>>156228
Frizzle yells out,
"Gotta go to the hospital. Fellow was shot while defending himself. And the colt."

Put the car in reverse, and move back out, turn around, and drive to freedom

>>156229
He leans down, and kisses her on the lips
"It's okay Amber. Do you want to stay here at my house tonight, go home, or go out?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156231
156234
>>156230
Silver lets out a sigh of relief as they pull away from the sirens and go down the streets.

"Alright. So...hospital. Where is it?"
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156232
156234
>>156230
"Mmmm!" she moans as her hind legs jitter suddenly during the kiss. Wow, he's flexible, she thinks to herself.

When it's concluded: "I'd love nothing more than to stay overnight here with you. But even if your ma agreed to it, I have to clean up my room after our…fun. And I need to get a full night's rest to be ready for work tomorrow. Thank you, though."
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156233
156234
>>156227
"Yea it might sound Kinda Corny, But i do."
He Chuckles Slightly
"Well if it weren't for them we probably wouldn't be here."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156234
156235 156236 156238
>>156231
"You actually want to go to a hospital?" Frizzle asks.

"I don't know, I thought you had somewhere you went. But that looks pretty bad. Yeah. You need a doctor."

>>156232
He frowns
"I meant the night... for a few hours..."

>>156233
"That's true." She says. "But if it weren't for my father knocking up his mistress, I wouldn't be here either. That doesn't mean I respect the process, or the ponies involved.

Everything in these old books is ponies doing terrible things to each other. Wars and coups. Oppression... I don't care for it."
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156235
156237
>>156234
His fillyfriend blinks, incredulous. "But we just…I'm sorry, I don't have any of that energy left in my body. You did a good job using it up." She looks a little apologetic.
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156236
156237
>>156234
He Nods
"Yea my Dad, Did something Pretty Similar. I Understand where you are coming from."
"Yea, But that's Life though, ya know? It comes with Being Alive Unfortunately."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156237
156240 156242
>>156235
"You don't want to stay for dinner or listen to Solomare Cane?"
He seems incredulous, like he believes Amber still has not understood his meaning.

>>156236
"Yeah... I know... I still hate having to read so much though."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156238
156239
>>156234
"Well, I do not know where to go, just that we needed to get away from there for a minute, at least."

He ignores his own wounds to quickly look at White Orchid in the car's rearview mirror.

"How are you holding up, son?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156239
156241
>>156238
"I'm... better now. Thank you" he says.

Mala looks almost as scared, cowering in the back.
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156240
156243
>>156237
"Oh! Well…." She thinks about her options. She didn't want to overstay her welcome, but it's already dinner time. Amber still doesn't have anything she can prepare in her apartment so she would have to eat out, which would be expensive. Why not enjoy a meal with the family and make it up to them later?

"I'd love that," she says with a smile, still with her head in his lap.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156241
156243
>>156239
He takes notice of Mala.

"Is everything okay?"
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156242
156243
>>156237
"What's your Name by the way?" Mine's Solar, Solar Night."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156243
156244 156247 156250 156252
>>156240
"Let's go tell my mother." He says

>>156242
"Cool Morning" she answers

>>156241
Mala looks like he's just killed someone with the way the blood is distributed on him, and his presence isn't exactly welcomed by White Orchid.

"I'm okay." He says
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156244
156245 156252
>>156243
"Alright!" She gets up and straightens her mane out, beaming with joy.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156245
156246
>>156244
Mustard Trim goes downstairs. Dahlia isn't in the living room, and a news broadcast plays.

Mustard Trim goes towards the kitchen, and into it
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156246
156248
>>156245
Amber Sunset follows her coltfriend, thinking Dahlia must be in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156247
156248
>>156243
"Thank you for helping, Mala. I could not have done any of that without you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156248
156249 156251
>>156246
Dahlia is indeed

Mustard Trim:
"Hello, mom. Can Amber stay for dinner."

Dhalia:
"Oh, that would be lovely."

Mustard:
"Is Vivacious going to be here?"

Dahlia:
"I don't think so." he turns to look to him
"So what have you two been doing?"

Mustard:
"Well, Amber took a nap. So I started on my history readings. Then when Amber woke up, she read with me"

Dahlia:
"D'awww, that's sweet"

This goes on

>>156247
He smiles, with his blood soaked mouth.
"Really?" He perks up
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156249
156255
>>156248
Silver nods in the mirror, before returning his attention to the road.

"Of course!"
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156250
156255
>>156243
"Lovely Name Befitting a Lovely Mare such as you."
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156251
156255
>>156248
She grins broadly. When their exchange is over, she adds, "Thank you so much for your hospitality, ma'am."

Vivacious is an unfamiliar name, and she'll have to ask later about it.
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156252
156253 156255
>>156243
>>156244
I Missed a Bit, Does Mustard's mom know now?
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156253
156254
>>156252
That Amber is Mustard's new marefriend, not that they're screwing
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156254
>>156253
Ah Ok.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156255
156256 156257 156259 156260
>>156249
Mala is in better spirits now. Meanwhile, Silver is in extreme pain, and is bleeding over everything.

>>156250
She smiles, and looks away for a moment

>>156251
"Oh, don't worry about it, dear." She smiles, and goes to stirring a pot. It looks like soup.

>>156252
Pre-marital sex is sinful
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156256
156258
>>156255
"Would you like some help preparing dinner, or doing anything else that needs to be done?" she asks eagerly.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156257
156258
>>156255
Silver winces in pain.

"Okay, yes, hospital sounds nice. Can you direct me?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156258
156261 156263
>>156256
"Oh, that probably won't be necessary. Except maybe setting the table."

>>156257
Frizzle:
"Sure. Keep going. Okay. Down this road. No. This one. Yes. Turn right. And there's a hospital in like, seven blocks."
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156259
156262
>>156255
"Say, Do you know where i can get ahold of that book that the professor was talking about? I'm Afraid i don't have a copy/"
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156260
156262
>>156255
Very Sinful, Who would ever do that?
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156261
156262
>>156258
"Sure thing! Where's the silverware and glasses?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156262
156266 156267
>>156259
"There's book store on campus. Or you can buy them from the publisher."

>>156261
"The first drawer on the right... err, left when you enter. And the first cabinet on the left. Next to the sink."

>>156260
Hopefully not Amber
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156263
156264
>>156258
"Thank you. Say, have you checked with hospital about your injuries?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156264
156265
>>156263
"Oh, I'm not injured," He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156265
156268 156270
>>156264
"I mean bullets that are still inside you, from War."
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156266
156268
>>156262
"There's a Book Store on Campus? That makes sense. Thanks for telling me, Its the First Day Of My First Year. I'm Just a Little Nervous"
He Chuckles
>>156262
Dark Star Definitely Wouldn't Do That.
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156267
156268
>>156262
"Okay, thank you!"

She gets to work, first making sure the placemats and tablecloth are clean and dusting them off if they aren't, then grabbing a hoof-ful of silverware and placing them down, a fork on the left and a knife and spoon on the right. She then gets a glass and fills it with water from the sink, one at a time for each pony. A question occurs to her.

"Will Veneer be joining us?" she asks Dahlia.

Amber is a wholesome country girl, she would never do it. Surely she's been educated on what sex is and why not to do it until marriage, right?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156268
156269 156270 156271 156272
>>156265
"Oh. No. I haven't checked in since I left Cloudsdale. Haven't entirely recovered, I admit." He answers

>>156266
"Yes." She says

"You don't seem so nervous. You seem excited to learn about old dead ponies."

Dark Star is a good boy, definitely to be trusted around female students and coworkers

>>156267
And the table is set, or almost

"No." She answers. "It looks like she will not be."

Of course not. Religious homeschool parents educate their children to the dangers of the world, what precisely sexual intercourse is, and give clear, logical explanations for their moral prescriptions.
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156269
156273
>>156268
"Well I'm Very Good at masking my Feelings, A lot has happened in my Life, Not Much Good."
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156270
156273 156276
>>156268
"Okay…" Well, that's three spots, a bit less lonely than two. She tidies up whatever's left to make the table neat and presentable.

>>156265
Fun fact, there is a modern medical device called a chest seal, designed to cover up bullet holes. This is because puncturing the chest cavity can deflate your lungs and make it hard to breath. No American should leave home without one in a medkit.
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156271
156273
>>156268
He A Good Boy, He Wouldn't Do Nuffin
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156272
156273
>>156268
"It may be good idea. You may still have bullets in you, if you have not yet healed."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156273
156274 156275 156276
>>156269
"That's a useful lesson to learn. Wear a smile. That's what I was told." She says

>>156270
A little lonely, but Dahlia is happy to have her
"Soup will be ready soon. Do you want crackers?" She asks

>Don't leave home without chest seal
I do not live in Chicago

>>156271
Totally trust with my OCs

>>156272
"Uh... focus on the bullets you, for now." He says

The vehicle does indeed find a hospital quickly
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156274
156277 156279
>>156273
"Heh, I Was Told the Same."
He Glances at the Ground for a second the back at her face
>>156273
You Should
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156275
156280 156282
>>156273
"Yes please, ma'am!" she replies cheerfully.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156276
156281
>>156273
Silver parks the car at the hospital.

"Alright. Who is coming and who is staying?"

>>156270
Huh. Neat!
Amber Sunset
ede42a2
?
No.156277
156278
I have to sleep now

>>156274
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0164RHgIYbU
Anonymous
7efeb6d
?
No.156278
>>156277
Kek
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156279
156466
>>156274
"Well... goodluck on your book of dead earth ponies" She says to Solar Night, managing a perhaps insincere smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156280
156282
>>156275
"Getting crackers" Dahlia says

Mustard Trim walks past, and into the kitchen. He comes carrying an entire plate of bowls of soup, complete with sets of crackers out of the kitchen. He places it by the table, places each bowl (and crackers, as appropriate) where it belongs, and takes the plate back to the kitchen.

Dahlia remarks
"Well I'm glad you've learned something in that job of yours."

Mustard comes back and sits next to Amber, opposite his mother.

The soup's contents aren't perfectly discernable, but seem to include carrot, potato, okra, onion, and... I think that's cheese?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156281
156298
>>156276
Frizzle takes the lead in speaking:
"Well you are going, that's for damn sure. And that hyena probably shouldn't be seen in public. Not like that."
Amber Sunset
d74d73c
?
No.156282
156283 156285
>>156275
>>156280
"Well, he's the best at what he does," Amber says with a strained smile.

She sits between the two and asks Dahlia, "Ma'am, would you like to lead us in giving thanks?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156283
156284
>>156282
Mustard Trim probably isn’t paying attention to her well enough to reply with a “what is that supposed to mean” opened mouth expression of his own.

She takes a moment, and looks into Amber’s eyes.
“… I do that most nights, and I… I think somepony else should do it tonight. Mustard, why don’t you do it?”

Mustard Trim is about to put a cracker in his mouth when the spotlight is placed on him.
“Huh? Okay…” he places the cracker down

He leads:
“We give thanks for the blessings given to us, for family… and for my family. And for Amber, who I am grateful is here to join us. Thank you.”

Mustard Trim picks up and dips his cracker into the soup.
Amber Sunset
d74d73c
?
No.156284
156285
>>156283
"Amen."

She smiles appreciably at Mustard before taking a spoonful of soup, letting it cool, and trying it.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156285
156286
>>156282
>Mustard comes back and sits next to Amber, opposite his mother
>She sits between the two
I want to get a clip from Call of Duty Cold War where the narrator says "and then you picked up and M16," the player makes an action contradicting the narrator like picking up a grenade launcher, and the narrator says "or... maybe it was a different weapon."

>>156284
He smiles to her, eating the cracker, and then taking a spoonful of his own.

The soup is less spicy by a massive margin than the free soup at Amber's restaurant. It is less creamy than the soup at the restaurant the previous night. The taste is primarily of vegetables, and cheese.
Amber Sunset
d74d73c
?
No.156286
156287
>>156285
It's quite good enough. "Thank you, Mrs. Dahlia, for letting me dine with you. There's nothing like a warm bowl of homemade soup."

Like Mustard, she dips a cracker in the soup and eats it. It adds mushiness and flavor to the cracker and bulk to the soup.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156287
156288
>>156286
Quite unfortunately, as is always the case with soup everywhere, the supply of crackers is insufficient to fill the soup. Dahlia takes a few crackers, Mustard Trim takes many.

With potatoes, carrots, okra and the like in the soup, there is a decent amount of substance to it, besides the broth.

"Oh, don't worry about it dear" she says, with a wide smile. She places her hoof over the table, and makes a gesture as if she would have tapped Amber's hoof, if only it were closer. "It's quite alright."

Both Mustard Trim and Dahlia seem pleased to have Amber there, evidently.
Amber Sunset
d74d73c
?
No.156288
156289
>>156287
Amber eats the soup at a moderate pace, appreciating its taste.

"What sort of music do you like?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156289
156290
>>156288
Dahlia answers
“Oh, I liked ragtime, back in the day. Some of the swing music. And the oldies.”
Amber Sunset
d74d73c
?
No.156290
156291
>>156289
"One of my neighbors, if you could call him that since he lived a ways away, named Crimson Keys has an old piano. He'd play ragtime for us when we visited. But I haven't heard much 'swing' before."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156291
156292
>>156290
“They’d play it on the radio. At gatherings, or some clubs. It was made to dance to. I remember it.” She says
Amber Sunset
d74d73c
?
No.156292
156293
>>156291
The younger mare looks a tiny bit confused. "They don't play it anymore?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156293
156294
>>156292
“They do.” She says. “They do. Not as much now, with both slower music, and more exuberant jazz music. More folk music on the radio now too. But I remember it from back then.”
Amber Sunset
d74d73c
?
No.156294
156295
>>156293
"You normally listen to music on the radio? Must be nice, being able to listen to different kinds of music whenever you want like water from the tap."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156295
156296
>>156294
Kek
“Well, yes. They play it other places too. At restaurants, at dances at school and church. There aren’t so many stations, and you don’t always get to hear the song you want, but it is lovely. Did you not have radio?”
Amber Sunset
d74d73c
?
No.156296
156297
>>156295
She shakes her head with a dour expression. "No, we were saving up to get one, but then the War happened." She cheers up a little. "But I love music and one thing I like about Baltimare is how much of it there is here."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156297
156303
>>156296
“I see” she says. “We didn’t have one until more recently. Indeed, we only heard the music in the public places. But when we got one, I loved it.

So, where in Baltimare do you want to go to hear music?” She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156298
156299
>>156281
Silver looks at White Orchid to see what he wants to do.

"Did you want to come inside with me, or stay with Mala here?"
Anonymous
58bb33c
?
No.156299
156300
>>156298
“I don’t know what to do…” he says, still somewhat in shock.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156300
156301
>>156299
"Would you like to come with me inside the hospital?"
Anonymous
58bb33c
?
No.156301
156302
>>156300
“I don’t want to leave you” he says. This is about as much as he can manage for the first few seconds, until a torrent of questions come out. “Are you okay? Are you going to be alright? Are you going to die?” His tone is exasperated.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156302
156313
>>156301
He shakes his head, and smiles at the colt.

"I will be fine, do not worry. Just couple of wounds to get patched up. Let us go inside."
Amber Sunset
3e8a2f4
?
No.156303
156304
>>156297
"Well…there are some concert halls here that play gorgeous music, but they can cost quite a bit to enter. I heard nightclubs in town also play good music," she says cautiously.
Anonymous
58bb33c
?
No.156304
156305
>>156303
Her ears slowly go down, and her eyes begin to narrow.

“They do much more there than play music.”
Amber Sunset
3e8a2f4
?
No.156305
156306
>>156304
A bit frightened, she asks, "What else do they do there? I know they serve drinks."
Anonymous
58bb33c
?
No.156306
156307
>>156305
“Drinks? Drunkenness. Promiscuity and philandery. Gambling. The snake dens of all manner of crime.”
Amber Sunset
3e8a2f4
?
No.156307
156308
>>156306
just realized nightclubs are this setting's version of taverns

She thinks back to her experience at Club Maurice. "I suppose they have a lot of unsavory characters. I heard they also attract adventurers, spies, nobles and other highfalutin types."
Anonymous
58bb33c
?
No.156308
156309
>>156307
There are also literal taverns and bars in the setting

“‘And this is romantic to you?” She asks incredulously
Amber Sunset
3e8a2f4
?
No.156309
156310
>>156308
She blinks, unsure if she's being accused. "Well, the books tend to present them that way…," she replies, her ears folded down.
Anonymous
58bb33c
?
No.156310
156311
>>156309
“Pray tell, what books are you reading that romanticize city nightclubs?”
Amber Sunset
3e8a2f4
?
No.156311
156312
>>156310
She has read a number of young-adult novels that are a bit more modern than the rest and which feature nightclubs. Or, rather, the characters who frequent nightclubs, who tend to be more worldly, suave, and decadent in their spending, but are not necessarily evil and may be the protagonists of these stories. Now, what were their names….
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156312
156359
>>156311
Daylight Dahlia does not wait for Amber to reply. It doesn't seem like she intended for there to be an answer.

"And, pray tell, what is the fate of the young maidens in these stories? Does it show them used and cast aside like unwanted puppies by those who had their fun with them? Does it show them alone, without love or support at a young age? Does it show them taken advantage of, and taken against their will, by the unscrupulous while under the intoxication of alcohol? And what does it show of those who play pool, or cards, or dice? Does it show these gamblers indebted by the thousand-bit to mobsters? Does it show them with their legs bashed in and blindfolded on the dock with a gun at their heads? And of alcohol, tell me, does it show drunkards collapsed in a pool of their own vomit on the side of the road, with all the world walking by and trying to ignore the pathetic sight at their feet? Does it show the colts who lie dead in the alley, killed in gang disputes, or the young fillies who sell their bodies to make enough money for the next hit of soul killing opium? Pray tell, does it show any of that?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156313
156314
>>156302
White Orchid walks beside Silver, who is still bleeding. Frizzle helps Mala secure the vehicle, although it seems Mala will be the one actually guarding it. It's a short enough walk from the nearest free parking space to the entrance to the emergency room, although any distance is far when you're in as much pain as Silver is now.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156314
156315
>>156313
Silver does try to keep a brave face for Orchid, though with the adrenaline from the fight that was keeping the pain away fading it's becoming a steadily harder job to keep up. He winces in pain as he opens the door to the emergency wing, trots up to the reception desk (assuming there is one), and somehow keeps a straight face as he says to the person there:

"Excuse me, but I have been shot couple of times. Is there doctor available who can patch me up?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156315
156316
pnN0v-OTpSUCjWBszY1b9.wav
>>156314
>Excuse me, but I have been shot couple of times
This line

The unicorn mare at the front looks terrified
"Oh my. Somepony, we need a doctor, quick!"
She runs over, and two assistants come and place Silver in a stretcher. He is taken back into a room where nurses try to cover the bleeding. White Orchid runs alongside Silver for as long as he can, though nurses separate him. White Orchid finally starts to come down after Frizzle comes and takes him. Silver has to wait actually a couple minutes before an actual physician arrives. The nurses do however, clean the wounds, cover the bleeding and insert an IV. It's honestly not the worst injury Silver has ever experienced, and frankly, not even the worst this week. But there is nothing pleasant about it. The nurses ask uncomfortable questions like "how did you get shot," "who shot you," and "why," besides more actually relevant questions like "where were you shot," "from what angle," "with what kind of gun," and "how many times?"

A physician comes in finally and begins his work. He removes a bullet - one went straight through to the other side - applies some kind of zebra goop or something, and applies magic. He begins to stitch Silver up.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156316
156317 156318 156319
>>156315
Silver does his best to answer their questions, though he does try to frame the attack as a robbery/mugging gone wrong. Which, in a way, could be an accurate way of describing it. The rest of the questions are easy enough for him to answer such as angle of the gunshots and the type of firearm used. If his composure and familiarity with this injury and situation give any of the doctors and nurses any pause, Silver doesn't know.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156317
156318 156320
>>156316
One shot is through his upper left shoulder. The bullet went rather deep, which concerns the physician. Another shot went through his lower belly. This is the one that went through. There might be damage to Silver's intestine, which also concerns the physician.

[1d20+2 = (13+2) = 15]
[1d20 = 5]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156318
156319 156320
>>156316
>>156317
Well, good news and bad news. The good news is that the physician is able to use medical tongs to remove the bullet in his shoulder. The bad news is that Silver's colon is cut.

[1d20+2 = (12+2) = 14]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156319
156320
>>156318
>>156316
With the help of a second physician, the doctor cleans the area of the second wound, and stitches up Silver's colon. He applies zebra gook, a potion, and some of his own magic, but advises Silver that he should *not* consider the wound healed, and should be careful on his diet, as well as take a set of antibiotic pills for the next several days.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156320
156321
>>156317
>>156318
>>156319
"Thank you, doctor. Any specifics on things I should avoid eating?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156321
156322
>>156320
"Any foods that 'disagree' with you, or tend to give you digestive problems or colic, you don't want to be eating now. Eat plenty of fiber, and avoid any food that could be contaminated with dangerous bacteria. You are vulnerable to infection, and you do not want to be infected. Also, avoid serious strain on your belly, and on your left shoulder. These stiches can rip."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156322
156323
>>156321
"Alright, I will try. May I return to my little one, now?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156323
156324
>>156322
"Wait, one more thing." He holds Silver down and gives him an injection of what is presumably a pain killer. Then, a nurse removes an IV.

"Okay, you can get up and leave, but you may want to have assistance walking, like with crutches, and avoid operating machinery. You need to get pills for antibiotics and pain killers. Here, let me write you a prescription."

It's questionable as to how legally binding the document the doctor manages to write in 20 seconds is, but it's good enough evidently. He gives it to Silver.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156324
156325
>>156323
Regardless, Silver takes the prescription, inspects the stitchwork, and gets off the table. He keeps most of his weight off of the injured shoulder.

"Thank you doctor. This is good work you have done."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156325
156326
>>156324
"Thank you" the doctor says. It's a brown unicorn stallion, somewhere in his 30s, for what it's worth. A mare wearing a nurses uniform comes up to Silver asking for more details about the shooting. She says she is looking to file a police report.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156326
156327
>>156325
Silver looks side-to-side at the nurse's question, then motions for her to come closer.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156327
156328
>>156326
She comes closer, tilting her head at Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
f25ac81
?
No.156328
156329 156330
>>156327
Silver whispers in her ear as she does so.

"I would rather not say. I believe criminals were from Waterfront Gang, and from what they said as the fled it sounded like they had officers on their organization's payroll. I do not want to put Orchid's life in danger."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156329
156330
>>156328
[1d20 = 20]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156330
156331
>>156328
>>156329
She nods, looking gravely at Silver
"I see. Well, I won't use your real name then."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156331
156332
>>156330
Silver nods, and more freely (though still reluctantly and away from other listening ears) explains to the nurse what happened.

"We were leaving restaurant with friend of ours when group of gangsters pulled up, attacked us, and attempted to take Orchid. During fight that broke out we managed to subdue two of them, and I got into firefight with last remaining gangster using firearm one of others had dropped, which is where I got shot. They fled when they realized they were beaten, gave threat about police being on their side, and then we escaped to here."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156332
156333
>>156331
Her eyes grow wider, and her mouth opens part way

“Who is Orchid exactly? Your grandson?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156333
156334
>>156332
After a moment of thought and contemplation, Silver nods.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156334
156335
>>156333
“Are you… how sure are you about the police? What did he say?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156335
156336
>>156334
"Well, one I had pinned was certainly smug, saying 'Police are coming'."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156336
156337
>>156335
She nods, looking very much concerned.
“I see. Then I’ll try to keep the police away from you and your grandson.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156337
156338
>>156336
He smiles very gratefully at the nurse.

"Thank you!"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156338
156339
>>156337
She nods, but she does not smile. White Orchid is just outside in the waiting area with Frizzle. He rubs up to Silver

“Are you okay?” He asks emphatically
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156339
156340
>>156338
Silver smiles some more at the colt.

"I am fine, good doctor stitched me up and gave me prescription for some medicines."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156340
156341
>>156339
He looks up at Silver and smiles, with big, teary eyes.

“Okay… Good. I was worried.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156341
156342
>>156340
Silver bends down, and hugs his sorta-grandson.

"Do not worry about me, I am tough old stallion."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156342
156343
>>156341
He starts to resist, but ultimately allows it, though only loosely. He does, however, extend his small legs in kind around Silver.

He does not say anything, but presses his small muzzle up against Silver’s neck
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156343
156344
>>156342
White Orchid can practically feel the joy coming off of Silver when he returns the hug. Silver's fur is very soft, fluffy, and warm, surrounding a firm muscular core.

"I am more glad that you are safe than my own welfare."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156344
156345
>>156343
“Thank you. Thank you for that. I thought I was going to be taken again. They didn’t even grab me like that the first time. It was so sudden. It was scary.”
He’s in an excited emotional state.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156345
156346
>>156344
"It was scary, sudden situation. But as long as I am able, I will do my utmost to protect you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156346
156347
>>156345
White Orchid grabs his fluff, then recoils and pulls away, and then pulls on his fluff again.

"Thank you. Thank you. I'm glad you're there." He is calmer now
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156347
156348
>>156346
Silver is happy to stay there for a minute, and enjoy the moment as White Orchid seems to get more used to floof hugs. He can pull out if he wishes, however.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156348
156349
>>156347
White Orchid does, however, pull away..
“What do we do now?” He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156349
156350
>>156348
Silver stands back up, again keeping most of his weight off his bad shoulder.

"First is I need to either turn in or figure out where to turn in this prescription. After that, we will get you to safe place. Finally, I will have chat with leader of those gangsters that attacked us, and get him to leave you alone."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156350
156351
>>156349
“Okay.”
White Orchid sits down, and simply looks up at Silver. Frizzle is also standing around, near the colt, and looking towards Silver.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156351
156352
>>156350
Silver goes to the reception desk.

"Excuse me, how much do I owe, and where do I go to turn in this prescription?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156352
156353
>>156351
Ah earth pony mare whose brown coat and black mane almost give the impression of a chocolate chipped cookie replies:
“Medical care is a free service of the Baltimare Governate. There is a pharmacy down the left hallway. It’s labeled with big letters, so you can’t miss it.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156353
156354
>>156352
"Oh! Thank you!"

Silver turns and limps toward the pharmacy she pointed out.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156354
156355
>>156353
There's an open window underneath big red letters that say "Pharmacy."

A reddish colored middle aged griffin with glasses delivers Silver a set of pills, which he says are anti-biotics, and a set of opioid painkillers, specifically codeine. Both bottles are indistinguishable from the set of pills prescribed to Paper Clipping.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156355
156356
>>156354
"Thank you good sir."

Silver has to remember to keep his bottles away from Clip's. He also pays close attention to the directions on the bottles as the group goes to leave the hospital and return to the car.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156356
156357
>>156355
The anti-biopics are supposed to be taken three times a day with food. The painkillers have a warning never to take more than two every four hours, and never to drive or operate machinery after use. They are fine be taken as needed.

Frizzle helps guide Silver back to the car, where Mala still sits shotgun.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156357
156358
>>156356
Silver smiles at Mala before he gets back into the driving seat. He looks at Frizzle and Orchid once they get inside.

"If you want Frizzle, I can drop you off nearby your place of work out of sight of any police who have responded. And Orchid, we will make stop at orphanage, though that is so I can talk with nuns and figure out safe place for you to stay for now."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156358
156360
>>156357
Mala looks back to Silver, smiles, and moves his tail side to side. Mala says:
"No one tried to take it."

Frizzle looks over to Silver.
"Yeah, I guess I need to head back to my job. But still, I want to go out sometime with you again. Preferably under better circumstances."

White Orchid says:
"Okay.... will I be safe there?"
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156359
156361
>>156312
Amber doesn't quite know how to respond. She's never seen this at the Club Maurice, and she isn't sure Dahlia has either, but is it worth ruining her good impression over it? "No, they don't…."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156360
156361
>>156358
Silver gives the good hyena many pets.

To Frizzle: "We should, maybe next time neither of us will be shot. I definitely owe you drink, now."

To Orchid: "We will see, but there are other options. That is what I want to discuss with nuns about."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156361
156362 156363
>>156359
She nods, with a very serious, firm expression.

"That's right. Real life isn't so romantic. You read books that romanticize spies of all creatures, creatures who live by lies and treachery? They don't live to old age. They die by hanging and gunshot. Such is the fate of such creatures."

>>156360
Hyena is pet
He closes his eyes and wags his tail

Frizzle:
"Heh heh heh. I'd buy you one too, if I had the extra money. Maybe I will anyways."

White Orchid:
"Okay..." he says, accepting the situation
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156362
156364
>>156361
"I see…I'm sorry to bring it up." None of the stories featured really old spies. But then again, there aren't many old soldiers, or lumberjacks for that matter. But maybe it is better to stay away from such old folk.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156363
156364
>>156361
Silver turns the car on, and gets started on their way back towards the restaurant and orphanage. He's careful to drop Frizzle off out of sight of the police cars on the scene.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156364
156365 156380
>>156362
“Well…” she breathes out, relaxes back into her chair, and after a pause of a few seconds says,
“Good. You need to know that this place is unlike your little hamlet. It is not nice. Not all the time. There are many out there who would exploit and take advantage of your naïveté.”

>>156363
Frizzle steps out.
“Where could I find you?” He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156365
156366
>>156364
"Oh! Right, here..."

Silver gives Frizzle his address.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156366
156367
>>156365
He takes the paper, abs looks at it, then back up to Silver.

“Alright, I’ll be sure to hit you up.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156367
156368
>>156366
"That would be great. See you soon, friend. Good luck."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156368
156369
>>156367
“Take care.” He waved Silver off before he drives away.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156369
156370
>>156368
Silver waves back as they leave. He makes his away around the crime scene in front of the restaurant and to the orphanage.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156370
156372
>>156369
The orphanage is not very far at all.

Note that the car has a bullet hole in the right side of the engine housing, blood in the drivers seat, on the floor beneath the drivers seat, on the left reset passenger seat, and on the inside of the door. At no point has Mala been cleaned off blood, and it’s finally started to dry on him. Silver is partly high on morphine.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156372
156373
>>156370
Issues to be addressed soon, but not right now. When they stop in front of the orphanage, he looks at the bloody hyena in the car.

"It may be best for you to stay in car. We will wash blood off of you when we get home, yes?"
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156373
156374
>>156372
Mala, on a good day, is perfectly presentable to young orphan foals and foals. When his mouth and paws are covered in pony blood… not so much.

“Okay.” Mala says. “They might want the car back.” Mala picks up the automatic pistol, grasping it in his claws.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156374
156375
>>156373
Silver nods, and steps out of the car. He motions for White Orchid to follow him before he closes the driver-side door and heads for the building.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156375
156376
>>156374
White Orchid looks back to Mala, and then to Silver. He hops out, and follows Silver to the orphanage. There is no pony waiting at the door. Evidently the news has not spread.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156376
156377
>>156375
Silver goes through the door, and to the first nun there asks, "Is Mint Marine safe?"
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156377
156378
[1d20 = 13]
[1d20 = 6]

>>156376
“Yes.” She says. “I think so? I saw him a few hours ago.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156378
156379
>>156377
Silver motions for White Orchid to stay near him as he continues to speak to the nun.

"I need you to find Mint Marine and ensure his safety. I also need you to find someone to get Sister Marery and bring her here urgently."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156379
156381
>>156378
She looks very strangely at Silver
“Is this related to the police visit?”
After lingering a few moments, she moves off.

It’s a minute or so later that Mother Marery comes trotting in at a fast pace.
“Goodness. What happened?!”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156380
156382
>>156364
"You're not wrong…I'm always careful in the city."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156381
156383
>>156379
"You know restaurant just couple of blocks from here?" Before continuing, Silver comes closer and speaks at a lower volume to avoid eavesdroppers. Marery might be able to tell from his movements that he's limping where he wasn't before. "I took White Orchid out for hayburgers there and as we were leaving we were jumped by three gangsters. They tried to foalnap Orchid, and after myself, Mala, and friend of mine who works at restaurant beat them one of them revealed they worked for Bargain Strength before they ran off."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156382
156385
>>156380
From Amber’s right, an interloper. A yellow-brown hoof appears in her field of view, and hovers over Amber’s last remaining cracker. It lingers there for a second, then a second more, as if the lack of violent reply to its presence is proof of its acceptance. It slowly moves down, picks up the cracker, and at a slow speed, withdraws.

Daylight Dahlia continues looking into Amber’s eyes. She has a somber look.
“Indeed, you must be very careful here. You should always have somepony with you when you go out, preferably a stallion, and don’t drink alcohol.”
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156383
156384
>>156381
She gasps, and listens intently as Silver speaks. When he is done, she sighs.
“I’m not surprised this has happened. I have to wonder if they’ve been stalking the orphanage, waiting for them to leave, or if it was happenstance.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156384
156386
>>156383
"It may not be safe for them here, not at least until Bargain Strength calls off this ponyhunt."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156385
156386
>>156382
Amber really has no choice but to accept that Mustard is a growing boy, even if she really wanted that cracker. Whenever she makes that fortune she'll just have to serve extra food to satisfy his considerable appetite.

"I am indeed lucky to have Mustard around, I needn't worry," she replies with a fond look at her coltfriend.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156386
156387 156399
>>156385
Love often requires sacrifice. Either that or its proof that he’s selfish and she should dump him, or something.

Mustard Trim is around about average stallion height, or slightly taller, while probably below average mass. It’s hard to say if he’s going to grow more. All of that food definitely hasn’t been going to fat or muscle, that’s for sure.

Daylight Dahlia is definitely an above average sized mare, though she’s a little smaller than Mustard Trim. In terms of coat and a few superficial marks of appearance, she doesn’t look much like Mustard at all. If anything, Amber looks more like Mustard’s relative than her. Her frame, however - the tall, lanky appearance, the way the legs are shaped - strongly resembles Mustard without even adjusting for differences in sex.

As Amber smiles at Mustard Trim, he looks back with a frightened “Oh Celestia I just got caught stealing the cracker” expression, with surprised eyes, and a cracker in his mouth.

Dahlia gives a soft smile, the first she’s given in several minutes of conversation, and says
“Yes, I think we are lucky to have each other.”

>>156384
“Well, I don’t know if they will want to invade the orphanage to do it. Then again, they’ve done it before… Are you suggesting we ask the police to guard them?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156387
156388
>>156386
"I...do not know. Possibly. If there is somewhere else they could stay in meantime, that would also be option."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156388
156389
>>156387
“Where else?” She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156389
156390
>>156388
"Well, with how I was involved in protecting him, it may been good idea for me to watch over White Orchid, at least for now. If you can get in contact with him, Dark Star could watch over Mint Marine."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156390
156391
>>156389
“Could you do that? Are you sure he would be safe with you?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156391
156392
>>156390
Silver nods firmly.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156392
156393
>>156391
“You’re not married, are you? Do you have a house? And would you be able to watch him continuously?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156393
156394
>>156392
"I am not married, but I am in relationship with someone I am living with in my own house."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156394
156395
>>156393
She stares at Silver, and blinks
“That’s… not really the sort of living arrangement we want to be teaching our foals…”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156395
156396
>>156394
"She did not have any other place to live, I promise you."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156396
156397
>>156395
“That’s… not the point.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156397
156400
>>156396
Silver tilts his head at her.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156399
156402
>>156386
Recently I've been listening to the old radio plays "The Shadow," which would be concurrent to this time. I recommend it if you want inspiration for your own radio plays. The tapes I have even have vintage wartime commercials!

Mustard must take after his father more, though she does have the same body shape, she thinks to herself.

Amber returns her smile warmly. For all her scolding, smothering and small-mindedness, she's not a bad mare.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156400
156401
>>156397
“Just… nevermind. How can you assure his safety?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156401
156402
>>156400
"There are two creatures in our household who are able to protect him, myself and Mala. In addition, our house is in good neighborhood outside of their general influence."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156402
156403 156404
>>156399
Probably should

Dahlia starts asking Amber questions about her musical instrument. She asks Mustard about his lessons in history class, abs she asks the two about what they’ve studied together. This continues through the end of dinner.

>>156401
“Okay, that’s good. You want to take one or both of them fit the next few days?” She asks
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156403
156405
>>156402
"It's called a mandolin."
"It's used a bunch for older music, but the design is less than two-hundred years old. It came from the lute which is much older."
"Well, no, it's not exactly played much these days, but it's a stringed instrument and can be used in place of a guitar or banjo. It's a little higher-pitched than the guitar and it isn't as loud as a banjo."

Amber is glad they actually took the time to study together. She enjoys the rest of her soup and, when finished, places the spoon in the bowl with a satisfied look.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156404
156405
>>156402
"I would love to take them both for few days, but I do not know if they want to live together under same room even for short time."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156405
156406 156407
>>156403
In her ignorance, Dahlia asks Amber about the violin, whether she can play it, and how the mandolin compares.

Mustard Trim scrapes against the side of the bowl for soup. When they are done, he caries his bowl to the kitchen.

>>156404
“They can get over it” she answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156406
156408
>>156405
Silver is a little taken aback.

"Uh...okay. I suppose they should get their things ready."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156407
156408
>>156405
"No, you use your hoof to pluck the strings of a mandolin while you use a bow to play a violin, so I don't know how to play it. Maybe one day I'll learn though."
"The way you make chords–complex sounds in music–is different too. With a guitar or mandolin the string will vibrate a bit after you pluck it, so you use that time to pluck more strings for the chord. I don't think that's how it works with a violin."
"Thank you, ma'am, for this delicious dinner. I'm much obliged."

With a smile on her face she follows Mustard with her own bowl.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156408
156409 156420
>>156407
She nods along, seeming to understand at least a portion of what Amber says about the Mandolin.

“You’re welcome, Ms. Sunset.”

Mustard goes along with Amber into the relative privacy of the kitchen. He remarks,
“For s couple minutes, it was like having my sister over for dinner.”

>>156406
“… Yes. Let me talk to them, and have them get their things.”
The other nun comes down with Mint Marine
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156409
156410
>>156408
"Is it like this every time?" she says softly.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156410
156411
>>156409
“They don’t agree” he says. “And she won’t back down. So… yes.”
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156411
156412
>>156410
"…I'm starting to see why she doesn't stick around much."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156412
156413
>>156411
“That, and she just prefers to be out more. She has her own set of friends abs places she goes. She likes the city, while Mother hates it. But yes. That’s how it is every day.”
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156413
156414
>>156412
"And you, what's your take on things?" she asks curiously, making sure Dahlia doesn't overhear. Does he take after his mother or sister more?
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156414
156415
>>156413
“If I could go back to how things were. To Blackwater. I would.”
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156415
156416
>>156414
The filly nods. "I can't blame you, things only seem worse since. Maybe you'll go back someday?"
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156416
156417
>>156415
“I mean, I can go to Blackwater, but I can’t go back. Go back to how things were.” He looks down with a pouting expression for a few seconds. But it doesn’t take long for him to look up into Amber’s eyes, and smile.
“I think I’ll move back there when I start a family of my own.”
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156417
156418
>>156416
She looks melancholic as well for those few seconds. Not even the Elements of Harmony were enough to put things back to the way they were. What he says does reassure her.

"Going to a lovely, beautiful little town with a family sounds like the best idea," she concurs.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156418
156419
>>156417
“I think that’s what I’ll do. After I’m out of school, I’ll take up a job installing millwork in new homes. And then I’ll move back to Blackwater, raise a family on the shoreline. Get a boat if I can.”
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156419
156421
>>156418
Amber grins. "Now that's a plan! But doesn't that mean staying in Baltimare for a few years at least?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156420
156421
>>156408
Silver smiles at the colt, if a bit sadly.

"Hello Mint."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156421
156422 156423
>>156419
“I don’t know. Probably it does. It will depend on what exactly I do to make a living. If I do what I think I will do, which UD finishing the interiors of new and renovated houses and hotels, then I think I will work around Baltimare. But I might work at a lumber mill. I might start my own business, or go to college. I am not sure. I do know that I would like my foals to grow up in a place like Blackwater. I would like to grow old there.”

>>156420
Mint Marine looks up at Silver
“Hello. You’re back.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156422
156425
>>156421
"So, uh..."

Silver rubs the back of his neck, and looks to Marery to explain.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156423
156424
>>156421
"I think that's the best, to have a singular goal but be flexible in reachin' it. I'm flexible, but, um…maybe I have too many goals. I have to take care of my folks, I want to advance my music career either by performing or going to school around here, and of course one day I'd like a family. If I have to give up one of those goals, it would be music, as painful as it would be for me…."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156424
156426
>>156423
“I don’t think you’ve told me much about your goals. Why don’t you tell me more about them.”

He leans against a counter as he asks this
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156425
156427
>>156422
Marery first talks to White Orchid, and asks his side of the story. This is all of the explanation that Mint Marine needs. Then Marery says,

"We think you might be in danger. The both of you. So we are going to have you stay with him, and perhaps a friend of his for at least the next day or so. You should be safer there with him, Please pack your things."

White Orchid actually seems just a little excited by this, while Mint Marine is in shock from what he was just told.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.156426
156428
>>156424
Her doubtful expression is replaced by a smile. "Sure. Well, my folks are still on the farm. Problem is, whether it's the quality of weather control's gone down, or Papa being unable to work, or some other reason, we've been getting worse harvests. I have to work here to send them back money to buy bare necessities. Whether I make it working in a clothing store, or doing odd tasks for ponies, it's gotta be done."

"Music…hmmm, it's a passion of mine. What I know is from my Ma, and although I can play I ain't a professional. I can practice and practice on my own time so I can perform at different venues and make a living that way, or I could scrimp and save to study at a real music school and get recognized. I'm not sure which I should strive for more."

"Family, I hadn't thought about enough even though I'm getting to the age where I need to be thinking about it.
Starting a family ain't easy, and I don't know if I could work and raise foals at the same time. But it is awful important, and it's a blessing to have foals with a truly deserving husband."
Her gaze melts with love during this last part.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156427
156428
>>156425
"Do not worry, little ones, you will not be in danger for long, I will make sure of it."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156428
156429 156431
>>156426
He smiles,
"Yeah. Good luck on your hunt for the right husband, Amber. I hope you find him."
He reaches in, places his foreleg over Amber's head, and ruffles her mane, disheveling it. Before Amber is done fixing her mane, he continues.

"I definitely understand helping your parents. That's why I'm working now. It's why my sister is working. I have no allowance of my own, and I have to help pay for things like groceries and the bank note. So good luck with that.

I can see how you love music. You seem pretty good at it, although I'm not a great judge of it. I can imagine you could probably play at bars or clubs, or at church, or even just at get togethers. If you were really good, and I mean a real class above, you could play for the opera, or for those jingles they put in the chewing gum ads on the radio. Whatever you do, I think you should keep practicing and playing in private. The more you do it, the better you'll get, I think. I liked my little private shows. It makes me feel special, having your music all to myself, but I'm sure you would want to share it.

Why wouldn't you have thought about family? Didn't your parents ask you to return with a fiancé, or something. Anyways, I'm not sure why you would think you would need to work and rise foals at the same time. Are you planning to do it alone? My mother does not recommend that. You should raise foals while a husband works to pay for you all. At least that's how it should work, if the prices don't go up too high."

>>156427
Both foals look up to Silver

Mint Marine:
"So... sleep over at your place?"

White Orchid:
"I've never been there."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
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No.156429
156430
>>156428
Silver nods.

"If you do not have sleeping bags or bedding, I can get them for you."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156430
156491
>>156429
Marery tells the foals
"Go. Get your things."

And she asks Silver
"Do you not have beds for them to stay in?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156431
156432
>>156428
Amber giggles as her mane is ruffled.

"Music makes ponies happy. I love playing for you, but you're right. I'll keep practicing until I'm as good as I can be, and I'll bring happiness to the world."

"Speaking of, no they didn't…they assured me that one day they'd find a husband for me. But many of the best stallions around were sent off, except for some fogeys, so I don't see how they could do that now…. Anyway, from what I've seen it's hard to find good work that'll support a family, and I don't want a stallion to have that kind of burden on his lonesome." Her ears dip down.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156432
156433
>>156431
The cohort most affected is the 19-24 male cohort immediately above Amber. As Amber would likely have been expected to be married to a stallion just slightly older than her, this dearth of single stallions - all of whom would have been of good health and reasonable moral character - affects her more than most.

He smiles at her giggling, and pulls in closer to her.
"They wanted to find a stallion for you? Didn't they tell you to beware of stallions in the city?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.156433
156434
>>156432
"No, a country stallion. And what they told me is to not let any strangers touch me. But fortunately, you're not a stranger," she says, nuzzling her forehead against his cheek.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156434
156435
>>156433
He has a smile as she nuzzles him, which quickly goes away.

"They told you not to touch anyone? Did they... have somepony specific in mind?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156435
156436
>>156434
"Um…no?" She looks befuddled by his question.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156436
156437
>>156435
"They told you not to touch anyone, come back single, and they'd set you up with someone they know?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156437
156438
>>156436
"They didn't say anything about that, just to not let strangers touch me."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156438
156439
>>156437
"Okay..." He looks clearly disturbed.

"Did they give you any kind of warning about colts or stallions?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156439
156441
>>156438
"Well, that some might 'try to take advantage of me,' so be careful when talking or meeting with them."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156441
156442
>>156439
He looks at her for a moment or so in silence.
"Did they elaborate upon that at all?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156442
156443
>>156441
"Yes, of course," she says, smiling. "I shouldn't accept any job without a written contract or an upfront payment. "I shouldn't sign any contract without understanding what it means, and I shouldn't pay for anything without getting something back."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156443
156444
>>156442
He shakes his head, and frowns.

"Amber, can we talk?" He looks around the kitchen.

"I think we might want to go outside for this."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156444
156445
>>156443
She shrugs. "Sure, why not?" and follows where he leads.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156445
156446
>>156444
He moves out of the kitchen, says hello to his mother (who is in the living room), cautiously looks upstairs, looks out the back door, and then back to his mother. He tells her that he would go on a quick walk around the block with Amber. She asks how long they will be gone, he says only a few minutes and only a block or so, and she says to be careful. Mustard Trim walks with Amber out the front door and onto the sidewalk outside. It is twilight, and it feels rather cold outside. He walks with Amber, looking around, crosses the street, walks a little further, and continues to look around. Then finally, he speaks to Amber:

"Did you parents tell you anything about sex?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156446
156448
>>156445
She looks confused about what he's trying to get at. "Uh, yeah. There are two sexes, male and female. Ain't that what you mean?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156448
156449
>>156446
"Did your parents tell you not to have sex before marriage, that you could get pregnant, and to watch out for stallions looking to seduce you?"

He is not wearing his jacket, and must be cold
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156449
156450
>>156448
She blinks with a blank expression. "Well, I know I shouldn't kiss without intendin' to marry…you're saying that could have issues?" She looks slightly alarmed by that information. "Stallions haven't come after me though, and I don't have to worry now that I have you."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156450
156451
>>156449
He stands there, looking at her with uncertainty.

It's pretty clear that his mother's paranoia, trust issues, and apprehensions about sexuality have infected Mustard Trim. Unlike Veneer, he doesn't have the finances to simply walk away from it.

"So they did tell you not to kiss anypony without intending to marry them?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156451
156452
>>156450
"Uh…well it's more of an understood thing. If you kiss somepony on the lips, you should marry them.…" She blushes and looks off to the side, painfully aware that it's clear she wants to marry him–or is just breaking the rule.

"Why is this so important again?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156452
156453
>>156451
By contrast, Mustard Trim has a distressed and guilty expression.

"Amber. You know after what we did together, those country stallions are not going to want to marry you. Well, maybe they will. But it's going to be a blemish. Like a bruise on an apple. Your parents certainly will not like it."

A beat
"I'm sorry."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156453
156454
>>156452
Painful memories of last night's dream come rushing back, and she looks panicked. "You're not going to tell them, are you? Nopony has to know. We're good at keeping it secret, right?" she asks with a nervous smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156454
156455
>>156453
He is not smiling at all
“No. I’m not. And I’ll keep it a secret. Any stallion in the future, at least while you’re young, is going to ask about it. He’ll probably be looking for and expect bloody sheets.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156455
156456
>>156454
She frowns. "Oh. Well, I still go by what I said last night."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156456
156457
>>156455
He looks slightly relieved. Slightly.

"Okay... I'm sorry Amber."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156457
156458
>>156456
Now she is worried. By bringing up different stallions he was implying that he had no plans of marrying her. Although he never explicitly promised her that, she was hoping he would view their relationship as more than temporary. "I didn't mean I wanted to marry a country stallion, Mustard. I…I don't know what the future will hold, but I don't regret being with you one bit." She paws the ground anxiously.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156458
156459
>>156457
"Okay." He says. "I just needed to be sure. I needed to be sure so that I don't regret it."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156459
156460
>>156458
"I wouldn't make you regret any of this, not when I love you so," she says tearfully. "Don't doubt me, please."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156460
156461
>>156459
He smiles to her, and holds up a leg so that he is open to place her in a hug.
"How long will you love me?" He asks
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156461
156462
>>156460
The filly walks right up to him and whispers in his ear. "Forever."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156462
156463
>>156461
He moves his leg up in a beckoning fashion. Clearly her simply walking up next to him isn't good enough.

He has a wider smile.
"But what if you meet somepony while playing music? What if I'm not adventurous enough for you? You say no other stallion has approached you. So what happens if one does, and he can play the guitar, or can go to more places, or is more mysterious, or something?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156463
156464
>>156462
She turns around so they are now side by side, head to head, and snuggles up to him. He can feel her woolen dress, with warmth seeping through, rub against his fur. "Mustard, there is only one of you. Nopony can match what you've done for me, and you'll always be in my heart."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156464
156465
>>156463
He places his leg around her, and rubs his neck against her head

"You're a sweet little filly. No, I do not regret coming back to you at all. Want to talk more about our future plans, and see what we have in common?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156465
156467
>>156464
He can feel his neck being tenderly nuzzled.

"Mhm, let's do that."
Anonymous
d10b1ba
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No.156466
156467
>>156279
"well see you later."
he walks back over to nadir
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156467
156468 156469
>>156465
He moves his leg down, and begins to walk with Amber along the sidewalk, besides these lines of rowhouses.

"Well, as I've told you, I am a little conflicted. You see, a part of me thinks that I should go into construction. But another part of me thinks I should work directly for the mills that make these things. And still another part of me thinks I should look at it even more broadly. See if any schooling helps."

>>156466
She gives a little wave as Solar Night walks away.

Nadir is already looking at Solar Night, looking slightly angry and with her ears down.
"Who is she?" She asks
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156468
156470 156471
AmberSunset.png
>>156467
Her familiar smile returns as she walks along with Mustard Trim.
"You're definitely competent enough to work in a mill, but there's a creative spark in you. I saw that with your engineerin' works, and I think you can better express that in construction. Schooling might not be a bad idea but I don't know what you learn in those classes."
Anonymous
d10b1ba
?
No.156469
156471
>>156467
"she said her name was cold morning. i asked her wear we could find some books."
Anonymous
d10b1ba
?
No.156470
156471
>>156468
Cute pone.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156471
156472 156473
>>156468
He smiles, and looks away for a moment, before returning to Amber
"I wouldn't call working in the mill 'uncreative. You see, that's where the decorative trim, moldings, mantels, friezes, and wainscoting are made. You use the machine and with the right move to it, the patterns are cut into the wood, and shaped, ad sent to whoever will buy it. Sometimes a standard pattern, sometimes custom made."

>>156469
"Oh... kay..." She says. Her ear twitches, and she looks agitated.
"How will we get books?" She asks. "Already it looks like I will fail. This is too much stuff to memorize. How will I read all of that? How will I get those books?"

>>156470
A cute indeed
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156472
156474
>>156471
"I didn't know it was quite that involved. Your talent is woodworking, ain't it? Sounds like a perfect gig for you." She beams at him encouragingly.
Anonymous
d10b1ba
?
No.156473
156474
>>156471
"well we could study together if you want. and i think i have some money left over."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156474
156475 156480
>>156472
"Sort of. Something like that." He does have a wide smile.

"My mother thinks the erector sets are just stupid toys. She thinks they are a waste of money. But you see the creativity in them. I like that..."

>>156473
She stops frowning, and her ears move back up.
"I think I would want to study with you. Did you understand most of that lecture?"

She stands up (she sat down in front of him briefly) and moves her side a little closer to him
"You have... money left?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156475
156476
>>156474
"Erector sets? What an odd name! But they let you be an engineer and build whatever you want, I can't believe she doesn't see their worth."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156476
156477
>>156475
"Yes, thank you! I love building the sets. You can follow instructions, and you can try to make your own things. Those are just two of the ones I won. I would like to own more... That's actually some of what I spent my money on before you came."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156477
156478
>>156476
"Well, don't spend so much money on mares, save up so you can teach yourself construction," she says with a twinkle in her eye.

"I wish I could work on those with you, but I'm plum awful with technical matters. I'm glad you can fill in my deficiencies, you're smarter than most ponies give you credit for."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156478
156479
>>156477
"Heh. I will apply as an apprentice in a mill or in a construction company as soon as I graduate"

He looks back at her, and places his hoof on her neck, and starts rubbing her behind her ear.

"Why don't I tell you another of my goals. I want to get married. I want to do it young. My mom, I think, would like it if I moved out not all that long after I graduate, and I don't really mind that. So long as I have the right filly."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156479
156481
>>156478
filly is rubbed

"I–I want to get married young too. It's the best time to do it, my ma would say, and I'm getting to the age where most fillies get hitched. There is something that really appeals to me too, being able to face the world with a pony you love more than anypony else." She has a blush on her cheeks. And being able to kiss and cuddle without any guilt… she thinks.
Anonymous
d10b1ba
?
No.156480
156483
>>156474
"Yea, i did understand most of it. yea a little."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156481
156482
>>156479
He rubs the little filly s'more, flopping her ear down.

"And for foals, I want four of them, I think. And early. Fairly young."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156482
156483
>>156481
Her ear feels soft and velvety, and she coos as he pets her atop the head.

"Mmm, only four? I think it's possible to raise even more, if the older siblings help out."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156483
156484 156485
>>156480
"You should tell me more about it later. When we have to review for the test."
She looks away, and the two presumably start to walk out of the lecture hall. She says to Solar Night

"I don't understand why I am required to study Equestrian History at all. It's not my history. It's not my herd. I am not Equestrian, and my ancestors were not and would not have been welcome in Equestria."

>>156482
"Hehehehe" He giggles, and now furiously rubs her neck while pressing her head into his side
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156484
156486
>>156483
She brushes her cheek against his coat, inevitably messing up some of his hairs.
Anonymous
d10b1ba
?
No.156485
156486
>>156483
""Yea i will for sure. Yea i can understand. that train of thought. although, learning history is good to not make the same mistakes of the past."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156486
156487 156490
>>156484
He doesn't mind at all. He is naked right now, and Amber is in her full dress. He rubs up against her more so, and moves his muzzle back, biting at her ear.

>>156485
"So many mistakes" She says

"Yeah, you're right, I think. June says that knowing history and economics is important. All I really know is that all of these stallions who sound like they know what they are talking about know history, and they know it better than me.

I kind of wish I could study bat pony history instead though. Or world history. I would kind of like to know more about the griffins. Or the changelings even. Or the zebras..."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156487
156488
>>156486
She is mindful that he might expose himself in public like he mentioned had happened to him several times before. But she doesn't mind what he's doing at all. Giggling, she mentions, "Mustard, we're in public, teehee."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156488
156489
>>156487
"Then let me take you back" He says to her.

"Did you say you start your cycle sometime in the spring? Do you know about when, exactly?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156489
156492
>>156488
"You keep sayin' cycle, I don't know what you mean by that."
Anonymous
d10b1ba
?
No.156490
156492
>>156486
"Yea im sure we can next semester. it would be very interesting."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156491
156492
>>156430
"Not at moment, but I can fix that."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156492
156493 156500 156519
>>156490
She looks at him with a small smile
"Maybe that is what I will study. History. It seems kind of difficult now though. Maybe it will be easier later."

Alright, now Solar Night is off to his next thing

>>156489
"I'm trying to guess when you'll have your first foal, Amber."

>>156491
"Well... Good. You know we don't usually let foals stay with unmarried males. And these two foals especially we want to keep away from older stallions. But I see they like you, and we know you can keep them safe. So I will trust you with them, at least for the weekend."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156493
156494
>>156492
"I…I don't know when? When a foal is born, doesn't he or she spring from a rainbow and be delivered in a cloud?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156494
156495
>>156493
If Amber had hopes of keeping her mane straight, those hopes are now dashed as he ruffles her mane yet again.
"When will you be in heat, Amber?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156495
156496
>>156494
mane is ruffled
"When I'm feelin' funny? It's never come earlier than late March for me."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156496
156497
>>156495
"So it sounds like you have until about... March of next year until your first foal is born. Fourteen more months or so. You'll be... 18? Is that alright with you?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156497
156498
>>156496
"Nineteen, actually. Wait, how do you know I'll have a foal then?" She looks very confused by his prediction.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156498
156499
>>156497
"Well, if you get pregnant at the end of that cycle, if it ends around the beginning of May, then it takes 11 months for the foal, you're looking at a due date of around about April of next year, or maybe March."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156499
156501
>>156498
"Oh." A blush tinges her cheeks. "You think I'll get pregnant then?"
Anonymous
d10b1ba
?
No.156500
156501
>>156492
Which class?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156501
156502 156505
>>156499
"I can make it happen if you want it to happen." He answers confidently and proudly

>>156500
I'm wondering if Solar Night could or should have a break in his classes... But most likely, Political Organization.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156502
156503
>>156501
Her blush deepens. "I, I…sorry, this is just all so sudden," she answers bashfully.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156503
156504
>>156502
He pulls away, and looks at her with a neutral expression.
"Okay." He says. "That's about where my mind has been at too."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156504
156506
>>156503
"I mean," she answers with a furtive smile, "I arrived in Baltimare just last week and already you're asking to have foals with me. I'm honored, really, and I love you, b-but let's give it some time and see where it takes us."
Anonymous
d10b1ba
?
No.156505
156508
>>156501
Its up to you to break or not.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156506
156507
>>156504
A short, curt "Okay." Is all he has to say to Amber's reply
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156507
156508
>>156506
She nuzzles his neck. "I hope you don't think I sank your plans."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156508
156509 156513
>>156505
On to class number 2: Introduction to Political Science: Political Organizations. Solar Night does not share this class with Nadir, although for what its worth, Optic Lens from the party the night before can be seen in the class. This one takes place in comparatively regular class room in the sense that it it's composed of tables of two seats together in rows. The total class size is smaller than the last class, but it's going to be completely full.

Where would Solar Night prefer to sit? In terms of how close to the front, and if any kind of student is preferred to sit next to.

>>156507
"No, I just wanted to know what your plans were." He answers indifferently.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156509
156510
>>156508
I didn't offend him, did I? Why is he so aloof?

"I do plan on having foals soon in my life, but I didn't plan on starting this year! I don't have any plans other than those goals I mentioned, because I didn't know at all what to expect from Baltimare and things change so rapidly. I hope you understand…"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156510
156511
>>156509
"I understand." He says. "I wasn't particularly keen on getting married, because things change and in this city, you don't really have a set future. I just wanted to see if you were on the same page, and you are." The two arrive outside the door of his house.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156511
156512
>>156510
"Uh huh…."

Amber feels disappointment that the romantic moment was ruined, and confusion on what seems to be a lie from Mustard. He was so serious earlier. She lets him open the door before entering herself.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156512
156514
>>156511
He has nothing to say to her. He just turns around, opens the door, holds it open with his foreleg, and stares at her with blank expression as she enters into the home.
Anonymous
d10b1ba
?
No.156513
156515 156516
>>156508
Dark Star looks for a free seat
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156514
156515 156517
>>156512
He's judging me, isn't he? she thinks to herself.

"Beautiful day out, ma'am," she calls to Dahlia. "A bit chilly though."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156515
156516 156517 156518 156550
>>156513
Simply take a free seat. Works well enough. The professor comes in. It's a short grey unicorn stallion with a black mane. He looks to be very young, even younger than the last stallion. Probably not that much older than 30. Solar Night actually missed the first day of class, so the explanation of the class has evidently been missed.

Solar Night does, however, hear the Stallion's thesis of the class. The Stallion claims that the class will cover primarily a conflict that he believes defines the more than thousand year history of the Principality of Equestria, from the coming together at the first Hearthswarming in the time before the Princesses, to its formal dissolution on August 6th of last year. It is a conflict that he claims survives its death, and exists in every other nation on the planet; That conflict is the conflict between local governance, and central governance. This conflict is actually much more obvious in Baltimare than in basically any other region of Equestria, as Baltimare successfully negotiated regional autonomy, and has successfully reached a similar, probably more favorable agreement, with the new government - even though both settlements required the spilling of massive amounts of blood to reach.

[1d2 = 1]
[1d2 = 2]

>>156514
"Yes it is."
She says from the bed, looking back to Amber from he couch in the living room. Mustard Trim walks past Amber, towards the stairs.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156516
>>156513
>>156515
Solar Night sits next to a stallion who smells like cigarettes, and leaves his backpack on the table. He is an earth pony stallion who looks like... well, rather skinny, brown in color, with a short black mane.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156517
156518
>>156514
>>156515
Not "The bed." Dahlia is on the couch in the living room
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156518
156520
>>156515
>>156517
She would hate to leave it off on a sour note with Mustard, but it is getting late. Amber picks up her green headscarf and starts tying it underneath her chin. She says to Dahlia, "Thank you, ma'am, for letting me come over. It was a pleasure meeting you, and Mustard is lucky to have you as his ma," with a gentle smile.

Have to sleep. Merry Christmas!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156519
156520
>>156492
"I promise I will not let you or them down."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156520
156522 156528
>>156518
"Oh, you're welcome, dear." She says with a warm smile. She looks over to the far left, confirming that Mustard Trim has indeed left the first floor of the house. Her smile goes away. She says to Amber,

"Why don't you come a little closer. Come over here."

>>156519
She nods. It takes several minutes for the two foals to come down. Each one has a massive bag, almost as big as themselves full of this. Mint Marine especially is laden with a pack that weights him down on his back, while White Orchid is blinded walking with a giant bag in front of him.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.156522
156523
>>156520
"Sure." Amber approaches to within whispering distance.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156523
>>156522
She takes another look over her shoulder, then turns back to Amber with a serious expression. She leans forward towards Amber.

"If he knocks you up... or hits you... or hurts you... tell me. Please, by all means, tell me. I will take care of it."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156524
156525
She looks shocked that Dahlia would think her son is capable of that.

"Mustard would never hurt me," she says confidently. "But…" she looks hesitant. "I would tell you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156525
156526
>>156524
She nods her head.
“He won’t. I’ll make sure of that.” She gives a smile, though it’s authenticity is questionable. “Thank you, dear. You don’t need to ever feel like you’re taking a risk here.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156526
156527
>>156525
Her words only add to her worries.

"No need to be harsh with him, he's only ever been a gentlecolt," she tries reassuring Dahlia.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156527
156529
>>156526
She nods her head firmly.
“Right. That’s how I raised him to be. And that is how he is going to continue being “
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156528
156530
>>156520
Silver's eyes widen at the sight, remembering all of the stuff he bought for them.

"Did either of you need any help carrying all that?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156529
156530
>>156527
"Okay. Anyway, take care." She makes sure she hasn't forgotten anything, waves goodbye, and leaves.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156530
156531 156532
>>156528
Mint Marine:
“I… I think I do.”
He is over burdened.

White Orchid:
“Mhmrhmhm”
White Orchid starts to tip over forward.

>>156529
“Oh… aren’t you going to say goodbye to Mustard? Don’t you want him to walk you back? Are you going somewhere?”
Dahlia immediately recognizes that something is wrong, and her facial expressions demonstrate that she is worried. She does not stand up from her seat on the couch.

The time is somewhere between 6 and 6:30 PM. It’s now actually dark outside, with the last gleaming light of astronomical twilight disappearing in the West. Amber’s location is the south-center of the city, just north of the river. It’s kind of cold with a little wind, but there is no rain.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156531
156533
>>156530
Silver does his best to lift the burden from the two colts' shoulders, which is hard without putting strain on his bad shoulder.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156532
156533 156534 156536
>>156530
"He needs to finish his studying. Plus, I live a ways away so I'd better set out now. Thank you, and I'm looking forward to seeing you again." Despite her reassuring tone, she decides Mustard wants to be alone right now. There will be plenty of chance to see him again tomorrow.

Amber sets out along the most familiar route back home, at least what she can recognize in the dim light. She realizes she needs to buy cookery and looks for the off-chance a kitchen supply shop is open on the way.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156533
156534 156535
>>156531
Silver is both substantially stronger, and is a full-grown unicorn with reasonable telekinetic powers. All the same, it’s a large quantity of toys and books in each bag, and even worse the bags aren’t really tied together, so if they are not held down, they could let everything fall out.

>>156532
Daylight Dahlia stands up from her couch, entirely unpersuaded that she hasn’t scared off Amber, or the two didn’t break up for good before they reentered the house. But it isn’t her choice.

It’s probably a 25 minute walk to Amber’s apartment. It’s unsavory to make it alone, but it’s not an especially threatening time of night. Street lights illuminate the way.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156534
156536
>>156532
>>156533
[1d20 = 15]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156535
156536
>>156533
With care and caution, Silver tries his best.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156536
156537 156539
>>156532
>>156534
Exactly why Amber chooses to end her day on a negative note after so many good hours, and why she chooses her colt friend’s last emotion towards her to contemplate for the next 23 hours is that she offended him, made no effort to fix the problem, did not reassure him that she loved him, and leaves without even a hug goodbye in the early hours of the night… I have no idea. Amber keeps her secrets, and she got free food, sex, and a use of an otherwise boring Sunday afternoon out of it, so she came out ahead. The bars are still open, and will be for many more hours.

For the best shopping, go straight north into the city center, and only later turn due east to head to the apartment. This is the best choice for decent quality businesses, the simplest instructions for following directions home, and also the safest in terms of avoiding crime. While there isn’t a kitchen supply store per se, she certainly walks across a store selling such supplies. Amber’s funds are limited, however. She needs another payday soon.

>>156535
Silver manages to get both bags, and the foals are ready to move.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156537
156538
>>156536
Silver leads the two foals outside, with their immense amount of stuff. He turns his head to them once outside.

"Do not mind Mala's current appearance, he got like that during fight."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156538
156540
>>156537
Mala’s appearance could be worse, as he appears to have made an effort to clean his mouth and forelegs. Judging by the matting on his fur, and tending flecks of brown, dried blood further away from his lips, he must have licked it off. Only Mala’s left foreleg, which he holds up on the dash, is visible. His right foreleg is hidden by the door. He has the window rolled down and is looking towards Silver.

Mint Marine reacts first with joyful surprise. “I didn’t know you had a car.” And then apprehension at the mention and sight of Mala’s disheveled, brown flaked fur, and then fear when he sees the blood stains in the back seat. White Orchid is already acclimated to the matter, and sits in the back.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156539
156541
>>156536
Although Amber was, perhaps excessively, polite, everypony makes a faux pas eventually, especially a simple peasant girl. Part of her regrets leaving her love without clearing things up with him, though she reassures herself that time heals all wounds and she'll see him, fresh and renewed, just tomorrow. Indeed, he had offended her by proposing foals before she has even had time to think about it, and before he formalized any offer of marriage. Mustard is indeed the stallion she wants to reproduce with, eventually, but jumping into such a commitment after only a week in Baltimare? A tad bit excessive. Anyway, that was certainly a wonderful day to follow a wonderful night, and she's happy to get that much out of it.

All Amber needs is a pot and some basic cutlery, and she goes inside the store to see how much it would cost her.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156540
156541
>>156538
Silver opens the passenger-side door for Mint Marine.

"Yes, I got shot couple of times, and Mala helped to save White Orchid by biting and subdueing one of assailants. I am sorry for bloodstains, I am hoping to clean them out when I get chance."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156541
156542 156549
>>156540
Mint Marine gets in the vehicle, clearly scared. White Orchid takes the seat on the right, because that is the one with the blood. But he tries to keep away from the blood stains, sitting at an awkward angle.

Mother Marery comes outside, and watches the process. She says to the foals “It’s for your protection, little ones.”

>>156539
She’ll have the whole night, and the work day tomorrow to contemplate it. And whatever happens, she’ll see him at work.

A big pot set can be had for 55 bits. Or a nice single one for 20 bits, or a cheap single pot for 8 bits. A big cutlery set costs 30 bits, a knife set also about 30 bits, or just a few individual items for 3 bits each.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.156542
156543
>>156541
Silver puts their stuff in the trunk, and smiles and waves at Marery.

"I will keep them safe!"
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156543
156544
>>156542
She waves to him, although she has a serious expression.
“Be careful” she says

Silver can see that Mala has been grasping the automatic and holding it right by the door, attempting to keep it out of sight. He looks to Silver wordlessly as he gets in the car.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156544
156545
>>156543
Silver smiles at him before setting off. Next is finding a store to buy either a couple of sleeping bags or cots.
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156545
156546
>>156544
Easy enough. The hardest part is parking the car, which requires parallel parking.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156546
156547 156548
>>156545
>parallel parking
shudders
How far is the nearest, non-parallel parking spot?
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156547
156548
>>156546
Let’s find out.
[1d20 = 14]
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156548
156566
>>156546
>>156547
One block over.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156549
156551
>>156541
Amber gets the nice single pot and one spoon, amounting to 23 bits hopefully. She remembers she can use her own knife to chop up vegetables. But she doesn't have a cutting board. How much does a cheap slab of wood cost?
Anonymous
6e7995c
?
No.156550
156551
>>156515
Dark Star listens
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156551
156552
>>156549
About 6 bits. Wood must be in short supply.

>>156550
The professor explains that the dynamic between centralized and decentralized power has been at play in every disagreement in Equestrisn history from its founding to after its end, snd that many other disputes - monarchy versus democracy, the power of the aristocracy, national identity versus tribal identity, socialism versus capitalism - have either been masks for disputes between central and regional power, or have played out through disputes between centralized and decentralized power. He highlights multiple disputes in history. The transformation of the Hearthswarming Covenant nations into the single nation of the Principality of Equestria (a process of increasing centralization), the rise of feudal claims and the Princesses’ Court (mostly decentralization), the waning of the Church (actually a consolidation of power to the central government), and the recent rise of democracy and socialism. He promises that the governments of other nations like the Changeling Hives and the Griffonian Empire, which have experienced the same processes in even more dramatic fashion.

He feigned neutrality, but it can be sensed that the professor prefers centralized authority. The students of the class tend to prefer decentralized government, which creates some friction between himself and the students. Note that not every student disagrees. The Anarchists of Baltimare, as the professor notes in passing, are very strong proponents of decentralized power (unlike the Communists, who are centralists). This is probably the source of the friction.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156552
156553
>>156551
She bites the bullet and buys one. Better than scratching up her countertop.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156553
156554
>>156552
It is done.

Amber has 13 bits remaining
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156554
156555
>>156553
One more thing. She needs to buy some postage stamps.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156555
156556
>>156554
Though Amber lives in a fantasy land of talking magical unicorns and dragons, the post office is not open at 7 PM on a Sunday.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156556
156557
>>156555
She'll pick up some tomorrow. She proceeds back to her apartment.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156557
156558
>>156556
And so she goes back, carrying her pot, a spoon, and a board. She arrives alone to find her apartment is… messy.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156558
156559
>>156557
Quite an understatement. She starts by cleaning the floor, recognizing that there has been…leakage.

She has a washboard and tub, right?
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156559
156560
>>156558
Tub, yes. Washboard… I don’t think so

The floor is not in pristine condition.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156560
156561
>>156559
She fills her tub with soapy water, gets a sponge, and starts the dreaded task. At least it brings back memories of the best night in her life.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156561
156562
>>156560
Well… the floor at least looks cleaner now.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156562
156563
>>156561
Looking up, Amber assesses how badly the bed fared.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156563
156564
>>156562
The bed is okay. The sheets… not so much.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156564
156565 156569
>>156563
She diligently takes the sheets and scrubs them the best she can with fresh water in the washtub, hanging them up afterwards.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156565
156569 156575
>>156564
There are four distinct fluids on the bedsheets. Among these is a smal quantity of blood that forms the only proof that Amber was a virgin when she was taken the night before. Mustard Trim might be nostalgic for it as a memento, but in any case, blood is hard to wash off.

[1d20 = 16]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156566
156567
>>156548
Score! Silver parks here to avoid the hassle, and just decides to trot down to the store. Before he goes he asks the foals if they want to come along.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156567
156568
>>156566
White Orchid does not. Mint Marine is uncertain, but once White Orchid shakes his head, he follows.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156568
156569
>>156567
Silver puts White Orchid's protection in Mala's capable paws, and goes to the store with Mint Marine.

"I am sorry about all of this, Mint."
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156569
156570 156575
>>156565
>>156564
I was not intending another reply, if that was not clear

>>156568
I meant that Mint Marine follows White Orchid in not leaving the car… but this works I guess.

“So… is this going to be like a sleep over? What’s happening?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156570
156571
>>156569
Shit, misunderstood that. Nevermind Mint following, then.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156571
156572
>>156570
A sleeping bag is a bit of an odd item, but can be found and had all the same, in this instance, among outdoors supplies. Silver acquires two with some of his remaining money
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156572
156573
>>156571
If different colors are available, he gets ones appropriate to the colts' colors, and returns to the car with them paid.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156573
156574
>>156572
Not quite. Green, brown, and black. He gets two, and has that checked off
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156574
156576
>>156573
With that taken care of, the car takes off towards his house.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156575
156576
>>156565
>>156569
Sorry, was napping. I may have the coof, looking for horse paste now

"This will never come out completely," she grumbles. Nonetheless she washes them as best as she can, and tells herself never to give these to a guest.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156576
156577 156578
>>156574
The distance isn’t that great in an automobile. Silver arrives with the three of them. Both Mint Marine and White Orchid look out their windows at the Beach house.

Mint Marine [He has a better view]
“Is this… is this it?”

>>156575
F
At least it isn’t that much blood. Most of the stains have come out. Most of it.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156577
156579
>>156576
Silver stops in front of the house.

"Yes it is. Home sweet home."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156578
156579
>>156576
Having spent a good amount of time scrubbing her sheets and the blanket cover, she hangs them up and cleans up miscellaneous spots in the room.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156579
156580 156581
>>156577
The colts exit the vehicle.

White Orchid
“Wow…. This is nice!”
White Orchid, and then Mint Marine, trot around the house, looking around.

>>156578
Fortunately, the mess is contained to the one location on the floor, and the bedsheets. Unfortunately, Amber doesn’t have a quick way of drying anything.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156580
156583 156618
>>156579
She'll have to wait, and sleep with the spare sheet and the blanket without the cover.

Tired after all that cleaning, she picks up the mandolin and strums some tunes, almost absent-mindedly.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156581
156583 156586
>>156579
Silver smiles, and exits the vehicle.

"Take look around, I am going to alert household as to your arrival. Mala, it may be good idea to go up to bathroom and take bath."
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156583
156585
>>156580
Amber’s neighbors are the sole audience of her private session.

>>156581
Mala nods, places the pistol under the seat, looks around, and exits the vehicle, wasting no time going inside and upstairs.

Mint Marine runs around the house towards the sea, while White Orchid follows Mala, wanting to go inside the house.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156585
>>156583
Silver goes in before White Orchid does, hoping to address everyone before they see the colt.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156586
156587
>>156581
Silver can see Paper Clipping and Jubilosa together in the living room. They must have been talking to each other. Both of them look towards Silver.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156587
156588
>>156586
"Hello everyone, I am sorry to interrupt. I know bed situation is bit cramped at moment, but...we will have couple of visitors with us for next couple of days."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156588
156589
>>156587
Jubilosa blinks
“What?”

White Orchid looks into the living room
“A Griffin!”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156589
156590
>>156588
Silver pauses at White Orchid's interjection, looks back at the colt, then again at the griffon and stallion in the living room.

"White Orchid, meet Jubilosa and Paper Clipping. Jubilosa, Paper Clipping, meet White Orchid."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156590
156591
>>156589
Paper Clipping is laying the opposite direction on the couch as he was before Silver left, but otherwise looks like he hasn’t moved. He pokes his head up in a surprised expression, like he just got caught. Jubilosa is standing up, snd moves a little closer.

“Hello… where did you come from?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156591
156592
>>156590
Silver answers for him.

"To make long story short, White Orchid and another colt here named Mint Marine were involved in...mission I was part of only short time after I arrived in city. It seems mission is not entirely done, and for their safety they will be staying here until I sort it out, which will be soon."
Anonymous
a992572
?
No.156592
156593
>>156591
“Oh… kay…” Jubilosa says to Silver. She looks down towards White Orchid, who looks up to her.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156593
156594
>>156592
Silver looks between the two of them.

"Soooo...yes. How have things been while I was gone?"

Silver limps slightly as he makes his way to towards the kitchen to get a drink of water. Jubee and Clip may notice this.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156594
156595
>>156593
"We're out of alcohol" Jubilosa announces.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156595
156596
>>156594
"I see. I will get some more when I go out again."
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156596
156597
>>156595
I can't really think right now what the dialogue would be like between the characters
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156597
156598
>>156596
Silver goes to get his drink of water from the kitchen. He continues talking with the people in the living room as he does so.

"May I be nosey about what you were talking about."
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156598
156599
>>156597
"The War, I suppose." It's Paper Clipping who answers. "National Service and all of that."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156599
156600
>>156598
"That sounds interesting." He comes out into the living room with a glass of water. "Anything specific?"
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156600
156601
>>156599
“Militia and the draft.” He answers. “The concept.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156601
156602
>>156600
"I can guess you are both opposed to drafts for obvious reasons."
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156602
156603
>>156601
"I am. She... Not entirely." He answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156603
156604
>>156602
Silver looks rather intrigued at Jubilosa.

"Really?"
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156604
156605
>>156603
"It's not black and white" She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156605
156606
>>156604
Silver tilts his head.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156606
156607
>>156605
"It's justified sometimes, I think." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156607
156608
>>156606
"Hmm. Maybe. It depends on who is ruling, I think."
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156608
156609
>>156607
Jubilosa,
"That's more or les what I said."

Paper Clipping:
"The temptation to abuse it will mean it can and will be misused by any ruler."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156609
156610
>>156608
"Hmmmm...that is also true. Both views are accurate I think."
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156610
156611
>>156609
Paper Clipping:
"Well you can't just say that! Either it's right, or it isn't."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156611
156612
>>156610
"I do not know, they both have valid points of argument."
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156612
156613
>>156611
Paper Clipping scrunches, but Jubilosa seems to accept this
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156613
156614
>>156612
Silver finishes his glass of water, and puts it on a nearby table or the kitchen counter, whatever's closer.

"I should go check on Mint Marine. If you want you can talk to White Orchid, or show him around, or whatever you wish to do."
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156614
156615
>>156613
Jubilosa:
"Uh, okay"

White Orchid sits before Paper Clipping, who looks down to him. Paper Clipping is only something like six or seven years older than him.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156615
156616
>>156614
Silver goes out the backdoor into the backyard area.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156616
156617
>>156615
Mint Marine is by the water
Silver "The Floof" Sword
ad6ad2b
?
No.156617
157085
>>156616
Silver trots down to meet him, silently sitting next to him to look at the ocean or see whatever it is the colt is doing.
Anonymous
f26d989
?
No.156618
156619
>>156580
I'm still completely at a loss as to why Amber would just ghost her boyfriend. The only times you ever do that to someone is if you are breaking up with them and do not respect them enough to explicitly tell them "hey, I'm breaking up with you" or if you are trying to demonstrate to your partner that you have more leverage in the relationship by showing them that you can and will simply remove them from your lives if they displease you.
I mean, Amber can do what she wants, but I think that a public shouting match or physical violence would have been a healthier way to resolve the argument than to make sure the argument is still ongoing by the time the two are forced to work together in the same business the next day
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.156619
156621
>>156618
I'm sorry, my autism is showing. The way I resolve disagreements irl is to wait for the other person to forget about it and then continue on as if nothing has happened. That's probably not a good tactic in this case.
Anonymous
f26d989
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No.156621
156656
PetZeSkies.gif
>>156619
pets
Like, if Amber had yelled up to his room "I have to go clean my room," it would have been transparently a lie and obviously an effort to slip away from conflict because she doesn't want to apologize for offending him, but at least Mustard Trim wouldn't be left wondering if she had intended to break up with him. Now, he's going to spend the night, the morning, the school day, and the early afternoon wondering if he has a girlfriend, and if the mare he sees tomorrow is his ex or not. Dahlia is going to wonder if she scared Amber off, Mustard is going to wonder if he should even go into work at all, Veneer is going to wonder if she should tell Dahlia that Amber is terrible so that Dahlia doesn't have to feel bad for scaring her off....
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156656
156658
>>156621
I see what you mean. We should redo that scene, then
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156658
156659
>>156656
I really don't mean to steer or invalidate player actions. Amber can leave Mustard to go out to a nightclub, get drunk, and have unprotected sex with a Zebra musician, then see Mustard again the next day like nothing happened. She can find a cat, cut it's head off, place the decapitated corpse on Mustard's door and write in her own blood "you belong to me forever" on the windows. She can tell Mustard's whole family that they are a bunch of psychos that she wants nothing to do with. And yes, she can just walk out of the house without saying anything to him. All I am saying is that the move is so thoroughly out of left field that I cannot gauge what the intent of the action was, and I absolutely cannot imagine what Mustard Trim would think that Amber was trying to do with that.

The smallest change would be to have Amber walk up to his room, tell him from the threshold of the door "I really have to go buy a pot and postage stamps, I love you and had a good time meeting your family, see you tomorrow," and she leaves the house before he can respond that the Post Office is closed on Sunday night. This course of action will have her leaving without doing what he wanted her to do, which is to explain to him why she backed down on the foal question after telling him so many times she wants him. It means that he'll still be wondering how much she cares, whether he made her mad, whether she is having second thoughts about the relationship, or whether she just can't bare to be in the room with him after she has displeased him. It means the argument is going to have to resume a different day. But this one change means that he isn't going to have to wonder if he is still in a relationship, or whether she just broke up with him. And Dahlia and Mustard aren't going to each be wondering whether it was Mustard, Dahlia, or Amber, who made the mistake that ended the relationship.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156659
156663
>>156658
Don't tempt me into turning Amber into Patrick Bateman and making her a sigma mare. That would be too much fun.

But you're right.

Amber Sunset, after thanking Dahlia for her hospitality and bidding her good evening, goes up the stairs and stops outside Mustard's room. She doesn't understand why he seems mad at her, and with ears folded low she says,

"Um, thank you for taking me to see your family and…everything. I love you, but I need to do some cleaning and write home. I'm looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Take care." Without another word she turns around and leaves.

Her evening proceeds otherwise as planned. She buys her household supplies but sadly not postage stamps, goes back home, cleans everything, and practices on her mandolin. Thoroughly tired after a satisfying day, she offers a prayer to the goddesses:

"Princesses, thank you for watching over me, helping me to find love, friendship and a new family here. Please help me make a decision on whether I should bear foals so soon, or whether I should convince Mustard to wait a little while. I love you and I hope you come back to Equestria again. Amen."

She climbs into her bed, sleeping on her side with only the thin spare sheet insulating her from the cold. Before she drifts off to sleep her last thoughts are of Mustard and of everything they did lately.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156663
156665
Spoilered
>>156659
Mustard Trim tries to say something to Amber as she leaves the room. No matter, Amber is on her way out. Dahlia sees nothing odd about Amber leaving at 6:30 on a work/school night, and happily waves Amber goodbye.

"Come back again" She says

Amber still only has 13 bits out of her ill-gotten gains from a couple nights before. While she does have a pot, a bed, furniture, a new simp and a few other things to show for it, clean and dry bedsheets is not one of those, nor is food. Amber's blanket is also still wet.

Does the Princess still hear prayers? Does she have any power to answer them? All the same, Celestia's love carries on in Amber.

Amber is alone in her bed, with no bedsheets, no blanket, and no big, muscular zebra jazz artist nor scrawny, beta small town colt to keep her warm. From the future, she feels a chill wind blow, slowly creeping its way through her soul and filling her with anxiety...
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156665
156667
>>156663
And so she rests fitfully. Trying to sleep in such conditions can make anypony grumpy, and already she misses Mustard's presence from the night before. But who knows what the future will bring?
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156667
156669
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>>156665
Do you feel it, little pony? That undefined fear. That dread. It comes at her with an inevitability to it. Like the inevitability of death, or of old age and the health and beauty that die long before the last life processes cease. There's a tenacity to the feeling. Perhaps Amber may feel that it's the realization that the only ponies who will ever love her unconditionally are her parents. Perhaps it's the fear that Amber will never be able to achieve her dreams of musical stardom. Perhaps it's the fear that she is going to marry a woefully inadequate, boring stallion when she could do so much better. But the truth is that the danger is much more imminent. Much more unavoidable. For the beast that haunts her, hunts her, and stalks her in the night is none other than the realization that the next day is...

Monday

Amber has gone to sleep at 2 or 3 AM the past two nights, and slept late, so she finds it difficult to go to sleep at 9 PM tonight. She has ample time in her bed to be alone with her emotions and thoughts. Any fears, desires, hopes that linger in the back of her mind migrate to the fore. She becomes intimately acquainted with all of her feelings as she has time to ruminate on them.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156669
156671 156674
>>156667
kek

She must face uncomfortable thoughts indeed. Will Mustard be demanding all through life, giving her the silent treatment whenever she inadvertently upsets him? Will he be able to support an entire family on his lonesome, when he doesn't even know what career he'll pick yet? If she follows through with his wishes for foals, after this year she won't be able to work or do much of anything to support them. Can't she enjoy her youth and satisfy her wish for adventure just one or two years longer? Was she perhaps premature in falling in love with Mustard Trim with all these considerations, when there may be stallions who are older, financially stable, stronger, or more patient? Would those hypothetical stallions even want her at all, or agree to marry her?

All these are tough questions to answer for the little filly, so she focuses on other things. Mustard's support for her playing, his concern about her, his generous and caring nature, his energetic body…these let her dismiss more pragmatic concerns at least temporarily. Her parents were able to raise a family on their own on a farm, why shouldn't she be able to in the city? He's never been with a mare before, surely he'll soften around her, and he's smart enough to get ahead in life. She'll be happy here, she assures herself.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156671
156672 156674
>>156669
As bad as her romantic situation is, an even worse problem is that she's going to have to work retail tomorrow morning.

Terrified as Amber is that her dreams of being an adventurer will be cut short by early motherhood, she should remember that in the magical world of Equestria, leaving behind your foal to be raised by your sister and her roommate while you and your husband go on exciting adventures travelling around the world is always an option.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156672
>>156671
Oh no, the nightmare that is retail. At least she isn't a waitress.

That is certainly an option which occurs to her. She does have a sister with a foal of her own, though it probably would be discourteous to have her foster-raise a foal for one's own selfish desires. Veneer could not be trusted, at least not yet, and although Dahlia might be happy to do it she might disapprove of the reasons. Amber could always do the responsible option, which would be to raise her family to adulthood and then adventure, but who's to say the world will still be around then in these times? also it would take actual centuries for the campaign to go on that long
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156674
156677
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>>156669
>>156671
Exactly when Amber falls asleep is hard to say, though it does not occur until long after she lies in bed.

Amber's dreams are filled with sound. Like the night before, they are filled with music, and the music is more memorable than any sight or image.

The first, fragmented memory that Amber has is of encountering a very large, orange stallion with odd, foreign looking ornate dress, a jeweled headpiece, and braided mane who approaches her beneath the gold-trimmed walls of a restaurant or night club. He speaks in strained Ponish with a strong accent, and approaches Amber directly with a request. He says that he has come in from out of town, and is looking for a mare. When she asks details, all of his answers lead to a tablet of some sort, though its relation with this mare is uncertain. Mustard Trim is there, and he wants no part of it. He is open and remorseless in his jealousy of the attention Amber gives the stallion, and he tells Amber he thinks the stallion is dangerous. Amber does not heed Mustard, and leaves him to get in the stallion's automobile. Her feelings towards the stallion are entirely non-romantic, and not of a sexual nature. But there is no denying that in his mystery, in that aura he gives off of something new and different, he provides her with a feeling she cannot get from Mustard Trim. And all the while, at every point in the dream, the viol of that aging griffin plays, filling her ears with intrigue. There is surely much more to this dream, and Amber knows it did not end with her entering his car, but the conclusion evades her waking recollection.

The second dream is shorter, as Amber sits under a spotlight playing her Mandolin on the stage of what seems to be a music hall, likely remembered from Childhood. It's Amber's own Greensleeves that fills this section - not that that song is what she would be playing in the moment, but it is what accompanies the memory. There is a crowd of ponies watching, and at least in thought, Mustard Trim is among those in the first row.

The third memory is of Amber sitting down in a field of tall grass before a river mouth that slowly empties into a bay. A light wind blows the grass and the tops of nearby trees. There are two small foals next to Amber, one the color of wheat, and the other a light cream color, and she understands that a stallion sits just to the left and behind her. The sound is of that filly from the church singing the folk songs of the old Equestria.

The final dream is recalled in more detail. This one too is filled with the haunting notes heard in Club Maurice, which play over nigh every moment. In this dream, Amber comes to the conclusion that she will never be able to escape the music, and asks the pegasus filly at Club Maurice where to find the viol player. She tells her to simply wait, and follow him home. This, she does, following him down the dim streets, past the smell of garbage, around the barking of dogs, and across an antique bridge, over a poluted river next to decaying mills with grand smoke stacks. She follows him down a narrow, winding street, until she comes to an apartment building. She does not go up immediately, but sticks around. From the floors above, she hears the music, and it is not like the music she has heard before, nor indeed, any music she has ever heard before. A whole orchestra plays on enchanted instruments. As she cannot hold back the curiosity any longer, she goes up to the room, and knocks on the door. It is unlocked, and she opens it. Dancing lights, a dog made of energy...

Amber wakes up. It's an hour earlier at least than she intended to wake up. She has to work retail in a few hours...
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156677
156678
>>156674
She wakes up and groggily ponders her vivid dreams, their brilliant sounds and sight, before they can be forgotten. What a strange and exotic stallion, surely he did not come from Equestria? She doesn't feel any guilt for meeting this odd and imposing figure in her dream, but tries to think about where she saw that sort of dress and braided mane in her history books. [1d20+6 = (1+6) = 7]

The third gives her pause. It felt similar to how she got her cutie mark, but evidently it wasn't that scene from her life, as it was in a different place and she wasn't the size of those foals. Those second and third dreams must be visions of the future and snapshots of her hopes. Will these be realized? Who can say.

The last dream gives her pause. She hangs onto the magical notes for as long as she can, though she cannot hope to interpret what she saw.

Reluctantly she gets up and stretches.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156678
156679
>>156677
Sun ain't even up yet.

The dress and braids belong to the young maidens of Yakyakistan, who wear such dress on their wedding days.

Amber tries to reimagine the symphony of the last dream. The notes are unfortunately hard to perceive in the ear. Not that Amber has any difficulty in imagining music, mind you, but some ethereal quality of the music renders it difficult to reproduce, even in the mind. This is note a problem Amber encountered in the Club Maurice.

Amber has an entire hour before she even intended to wake up. She could go out and eat breakfast.... if she had any money. She could go to the post office... if they opened before she had to be in work. She could practice the Mandolin... if she doesn't mind her neighbors hearing it at this hour. She could go out for an early morning walk. She could walk all the way to her coltfriend's house and politely ask him to join her for twenty minutes before work and school so they could talk about their feelings and their dreams. She could even go back to sleep. Okay, that last one is just wishful thinking.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156679
156680
>>156678
Amber really doesn't want to lose those ethereal notes forever, so at the risk of upsetting her neighbors she tries her best to recreate them in the real world. She grabs her mandolin and tries to match tempo, pitch, and every other characteristic of the music, though she can never truly match it.

Perform: [1d20+3 = (9+3) = 12]
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156680
156681
>>156679
She thinks she can recreate the tune. But she faces a few problems. One, the notes were presumably created on a viol? Second, there seems to have been more than one origin of the notes; i.e., more than one instrument. Though it isn't clear whether a mandolin was or was not among those instruments, to recreate any significant portion of the music would require multiple performers. Finally, and most importantly of all, Amber has never heard that sound out of an actual instrument before. It's the sort of sound that can exist only in dream, in a realm not bound by the dimensions of space and time.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156681
156685
>>156680
Perhaps one day, when she's more familiar with the intricacies of music, she might be able to simulate it in some sort of composition. As for now, she goes out for a morning walk, without any clothes, for some invigoration before she takes on the rest of the day.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156685
156687
>>156681
The sun comes up. There are a surprising number of ponies (and griffins and zebras in smaller numbers) about. It looks like it must be a change of shift in some of the factories. Several of the dreaded batwinged-ponies are walking about. One rough looking bat pony stallion even cat calls her, and refers to Amber as "fine."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156687
156688
>>156685
Yeesh, bats!

She casts nervous glances around the bat ponies and steers clear of them, especially the cat-caller. However, the morning air, even in the city, is refreshing, and she returns back to her room to shower and get dressed.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156688
156689
>>156687
Celestia’s kindness is as boundless as her wisdom. But precisely why she chose to let the bat ponies continue to live after their treachery, rather than exterminate the lot of them when she had the chance, remains a mystery to Amber.

It is indeed a very fresh feeling. The air outside is chilly, which works just fine for physical exercise. The roads outside aren’t ideal for the purpose, but it works all the same.

The water if the shower is cold, but Amber dries off and gets dressed in a timely manner.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156689
156690
>>156688
Sadly breakfast, even a cheap one at a greasy spoon–she reminds herself to buy some oats at least to prepare in her new pot–is outside of her budget, but at least she was well-nourished yesterday.

She heads off to start a day of work.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156690
156691
>>156689
Perhaps Amber wonders if Dahlia would have let her eat breakfast at his house... In any event, it's really Amber's fault for being poor.

Amber gets there are few minutes early, but High Sewn, who is already hard at work in her shop, immediately drafts Amber into doing work. High Sewn has directed Amber to place new price tags on dozens of items. Prices are going up.

While this happens, High Sewn volunteers her own projections for the future. She believes that a few key naval victories in the past week by New Mareland against several Griffonian nations is going to lead to those nations exiting the War. She thinks that from an economic perspective, this will be a good thing, as it would lead to an increase in supply, greater overseas trade, and hopefully, demobilization and the release of Equestrian P.O.W.s. She thinks that this might be a very bad thing. She believes that the Fascists have been willingly giving in to humiliating terms from the Changelings, the Harmonists, and the local Social Democrats, because they could not afford more conflict in Equestria. She thinks that once the war overseas is over, they will send hundreds of thousands of troops to Equestria, and will want to 'renegotiate'. Annoyingly, High Sewn stops working at a few points so she can hear herself talk, while Amber is made to continue replacing price tags.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156691
156692
>>156690
As desperate as Dahlia might be to get her son hitched, Amber has known the family only for a day and it might be rude to mooch off them for every meal.

She marvels at how prices have gone up so quickly and does her best to neatly place the new tags. So many articles of clothing only drift further from her means.

Amber's ears swivel to listen to High Sewn. Without so much of a radio or newspaper, all of her knowledge of world events came from secondhand talk and gossip from local ponies, and now High Sewn fits into that role.

"You might be right on both points. I hope it's much more the former, and less of the latter. Less war is good anyway, at least."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156692
156693
>>156691
>Not wanting to exploit the desperation, sadness, and loneliness of kind strangers
Alright then. Do it your way.

At least the price increases are mostly small, generally no more than 5%, if even that. Still, it must be done.

High Sewn speaks with complete confidence on this subject, as she speaks on all subjects.

"The War has to end. They can't afford it. And I can't imagine they want so many of their stallions away for so long."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156693
156694
>>156692
Like any young mare, her thoughts drift to the stallions coming back. Brave, strapping young stallions.

"Will a lot of stallions from Baltimare be coming back?" she asks.

Immediately she feels guilty. How dare she be thinking about other stallions when she has Mustard! But knowing the market, so to speak, isn't bad in itself.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156694
156695
>>156693
She answers,

"If they actually do release the prisoners this time, then sure. A decent number. I can't really think of how many. A few thousand at least."

Whether Amber is asking because she wants to see about Mustard Trim's brother and or father being released, or because she wants to replace Mustard with a braver, stronger, better stallion... perhaps even his older brother - there is no question that very many of Equestria's best were taken in the war.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156695
156696
>>156694
Mustard being cuckolded by his own brother would be a very strange turn of events indeed.

"Isn't it so cruel–not to mention expensive–to keep thousands of soldiers locked up for so long? Why is it still like that?" she complains.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156696
156697
>>156695
Strange. But Amber can make it happen. Unless both brothers end up with prettier mares... Anyways

"Cruel? They don't care. All they will ever tell the world is that conditions are good and typhus is kept to a minimum.

As to why, well the reason they say is that the War did not end with the Princesses' surrender. Hippogriffia, Aquelia, and Skyfall still fight, and they say they need the prisoners as leverage against them. More important, I think, is that they are afraid of the prisoners. When the surrender happened, many of the soldiers chose to continue fighting in the woods and jungles, and many more fled to Hippogriffia and elsewhere to keep fighting. Add in resistance, and I think they have trust problems. But the main reason, I think, is that they need the slave labor. You see, however many stallions went missing in the war here, there are far more stallions drafted over there. They don't have enough stallions to do basic things like build roads, harvest crops, or repair railways. So they have prisoners do it for them. And the few they really trust, they even let join the military.

Anyways, they say they will let the prisoners go when the war ends."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156697
156698
>>156696
https://youtu.be/Q4o6X9bOeRg

She looks shocked by those reasons.

"Slave labor? That's horrible! And unheard of in Equestria since…since King Sombra." She shakes her head, as if trying to get the visualization out of her head.

"We can only hope they have enough decency to abide by that promise…."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156698
156699
>>156697
"Oh please." She waves a hoof in the air, and rolls her eyes. Disturbingly, she's talking instead of doing work again.

"Every generation in every society has had it's bottom rung. A class of creatures who do the lowest, most menial of tasks. Serfs, slaves, earth ponies, the proletariat, immigrants... Now, for them, it's prisoners of war. Prisoners of war have always been a favorite source of such labor. In the past, they'd be kept their whole lives as slaves. At least in modern times there is some accountability for the masters, and the prisoners can be released after a time."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156699
156700
>>156698
At least Amber is getting paid for the work Sewn doesn't do, or at least she should soon. Paychecks are still an unfamiliar concept to the farmpony.

"It's still against the principles of Harmony," she grumbles. She really did not like earth ponies being lumped in with slaves and immigrants, evidently.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156700
156701
>>156699
The unicorn does not notice or care about Amber's offense. She stands up, and looks at a sheet which Amber knows is a reference sheet for prices. So at least she's doing something herself now.

"Only the Fascists think the Fascists abide by the principles of Harmony."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156701
156702
>>156700
And so on she works.

"I can't say you're wrong."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156702
156703
>>156701
She nods.

"Well, you better hope I'm wrong about there being a coming crackdown. They started too early in Manehattan, but be sure that they will do the same everywhere else soon enough."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156703
156704
>>156702
Amber can't help but shudder. Baltimare never was that safe, but the thought is terrifying.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156704
156705
>>156703
"Baltimare has been a quiet sector since they 'Pacified' it some months ago. Maybe it'll stay that way for years. But I don't think it will. I think everyone is just waiting for the right time to strike."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156705
156706
>>156704
"Don't you think it's a good idea to leave, then?" she asks with uncertainty.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156706
156707
>>156705
"To where?" She asks
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156707
156710
>>156706
The question gives her pause. "I don't know," she says flatly.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156710
156711
>>156707
"Well, I'll tell you. I built my business here, and I've kept it here through the War, the revolt, against protection racketeers, the city tax collector, and that one self-proclaimed 'Anarchist'. I'm not going to give it up easily, and I do not expect to close down business, at least not more than a week at a time. If I have to, I'll go to my little loft in Canterlot. I'd rather not. I'd rather avoid some of those ponies, and one stallion in particular, but it isn't like I've nowhere to go. Anyways, I've ridden out a hurricane here before, I've stayed through battle and siege, and I think I'll survive through what comes as well."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156711
156712
>>156710
She smiles at her employer's resolve.

"That's a good attitude to have. I'd prefer to stay here as well, and running rarely solves anything."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156712
156713
>>156711
“You’ve barely been in the town. Why would you stay?” She asks Amber
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156713
156714
>>156712
"It's a place of adventure, intrigue, and opportunity, there are so many things to learn about it!" she replies cheerfully. "Though older mares tend to scoff at that…."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156714
156715
>>156713
She shakes her head
“Oh you poor young thing… Tell you what. Go out there and get yourself some adventure and opportunity. Just don’t sign any contracts, give away the last of your money, and don’t walk away with a strange stallion without condoms and a gun, okay?
Amber Sunset
54615d3
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No.156715
156716
>>156714
"Oh, you needn't worry about that ma'am," she replies. "I'm very careful about contracts and money. And although I haven't got a gun, I already have a decent coltfriend."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156716
156717
>>156715
She blinks
"What"
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156717
156718
>>156716
"Yes! He's the sweetest," she replies with a grin. "He's learning carpentry, and although he's of simple means he is of trustworthy stock."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156718
156719
>>156717
High Sewn has a general tendency to speak to ponies (and the griffin) without looking at them. This time, however, she looks directly at Amber, with her mouth open, and her right cheek muscle raised, partly closing her eye.

"Uh huh. Celestia, it's like the universe is trying to shame me for being single." The next lines are more directly aimed at Amber
"Okay, so is he back home?"
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156719
156720
>>156718
"No ma'am, he lives here in Baltimare, on the south side by the river," she replies.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156720
156721
>>156719
She looks at her with wide eyes
"You've been here a week"
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156721
156722
>>156720
"Yes, I know. Ain't I lucky?" she replies happily. "He works at the same restaurant that I do, that's how I met him."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156722
156723
>>156721
"Oh..." She says. "How old is he?" She blinks one, two, three times
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156723
156724
>>156722
"He's my age. He…um, never has had a marefriend before."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156724
156725
>>156723
"Oh." She actually looks relived for some reason

"Well, one week wouldn't be a record... Good luck. May you fare better than those who have come before."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156725
156726
>>156724
"Thank you!" One thing Sewn says puzzles her. "What do you mean, 'those who have come before'?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156726
156727
>>156725
"Do you think you're the first little filly to get a colt-friend? Well let me give you some advice. Don't let love blind you. Don't think that even a promise of marriage means he's serious. Don't think you ever really know a pony, even after years. Be very careful about getting tied down by even something like buying a home together, never mind a pregnancy or marriage. And I wouldn't recommend dating coworkers. It makes you hard to be impartial when things are good, and hard to be civil when things go catastrophically wrong. Also, new store policy: no dating coworkers. Remind me to tell Guy when he gets here in the afternoon."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156727
156728
>>156726
Amber thinks carefully about these words. Slowly, she replies, "Well, he seems really serious…but I'll keep it in mind. Thank you."

She continues, "Who would Guy be dating here? I'd never date him in a million years." She looks disgusted by the thought of either a pony dating a griffon or the insinuation that she would be the one to do it, considering she doesn't know any other workers than her and Guy.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156728
156729
>>156727
"Oh, they do that well. The seeming.

And don't disrespect Guy. He dresses well, he takes care of himself, works hard, tries to learn all of the clothing terms and brands, and puts up with insufferable customers, all while going to school. I wouldn't date him either, because I'm not too keen for griffin flesh. But I'd act like I was flattered, and respectfully decline. Actually, just in general don't insult stallions when you reject them. They'll make it their life's mission to get back at you."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156729
156730
>>156728
"Well, Guy ain't that bad–for a griffon–though he is distant. But what do you do if a stallion feels insulted really easily, and takes a reasonable rejection too personally?" Amber realizes that her boss is an odd source of advice, but one of the only ones available to her.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156730
156731
>>156729
"That's what you need to be tough for. Give all due respect, be reasonable in your dealings, act with all warranted politesse, and you will find out who is worth your time. It won't be your fault if they take it badly.

To be rejected, or worse, broken up with, is a very personal thing. Especially when it comes to romance, but honestly even when it comes to business contracts or employment, or buying a house. They are rejecting you. There is something humiliating in that. If you are strong, and they are strong, you can simply explain that it isn't going to work out, and they are not going to like it, but they can understand, and be on their way. If they are weak, they are going to know that the rejection is a confirmation of their weakness, and they will be angry no matter what you do, because they need someone else to blame for their own faults.

But no one likes insult on top of injury. So please, be nice, so you don't hurt someone who didn't deserve it. Well, hurt them more than you needed to. And frankly, if you think they are going to overreact to your rejection, do you really think they are going to underreact to your insults?"

She looks away for a moment, and back
"Guy is 'distant'? You sound like you are already dating him. Just try to open up conversation with him to get to know him better."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156731
156732 156733
>>156730
"Alright, but it's like Guy is always looking down on me. Thank you for the advice, by the way."

Indeed, she was not expecting Sewn's advice to be so detailed, and she keeps it in mind so she can closely evaluate her relationship with Mustard. For now though, she must work.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156732
156733 156734
>>156731
High Sewn opens the store for customers, and Amber is working once again.

There aren't that many ponies coming in, at least not yet. But it's more than none. A mare is shopping for her filly's cutesinera, and a couple for basic winter clothing. High Sewn helps with the Cutesinera, while Amber is placed on the register. This is a new experience, and Amber may have wished she learned a bit more 'rithmetic
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156733
156734
>>156731
>>156732
[1d2 = 2]
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156734
156735
>>156732
>>156733
Amber at least learned arithmetic, though it's not her strong suit, and she'll need to practice a bit more. She thinks she can do the job, she's just a little slow at it.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156735
156736
>>156734
A zebra comes in trying to get clothing for her foals. More than one mare comes in looking for heavy jackets that do not make sense in Baltimare weather. A stallion comes in looking for a birthday present.

During down time, High Sewn tries to explain the different kinds of thread used in the various articles of clothing sold at the store.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156736
156737
>>156735
Odd, are they going north or into the mountains like that one mare and her foals?

"Is it thread used to make the whole piece or just to stitch parts together?" she asks High Sewn.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156737
156738
>>156736
“I’m referring to the threads the fabric is made out of.” She answers. “Not all fabric is the same. Some is more or less fine.”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156738
156739
>>156737
"Oh, I know that for sure. My burlap cloak is rough and coarse, while my summer dress is of a much thinner weave."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156739
156740
>>156738
She presses her lips together at the mention of a “burlap coat.”

“Yes, like that, Ms. Sunset.”

Several more customers come in
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156740
156741
>>156739
Amber does her best to help these new customers, either in finding what they want or being at the register.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156741
156742
>>156740
Amber is trusted to answer some questions, but High Sewn is quick to insert herself where Amber’s answers are inadequate. The same with the register. It’s a mostly uneventful morning. Lunch time hits eventually.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156742
156743
>>156741
Thirteen bits, which is what Amber has, would be enough for at least a morsel, but she has resolved to save ten of those to send back to her family at the earliest opportunity. Thus, for now she must go hungry.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156743
156744
>>156742
Poor little filly…

High Sewn remains in her store, and eats a packed sandwich, while she goes over a balance sheet.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156744
156745
>>156743
Won't be too much longer that she will be skipping meals…hopefully.

She approaches and asks a question. "How often do prices have to get raised?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156745
156746
>>156744
“When they need to be. This didn’t really happen very often at all before the War. Then during the war, s couple of times. After the ceasefire, it happens regularly.”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156746
156747
>>156745
"Why does it keep getting worse? And is food affected too?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156747
156748
>>156746
"Everything is affected, but the items most affected are those most affected by war and mobilization, whether in supply or in demand. How well do you know economics, little filly? Well..."
She looks around awkwardly, like she's giving Amber the talk on where foals come from.

"Well, when there is less of an item available, and the same number of ponies want it, then the price of that item goes up. So now in wartime, there are fewer of most goods being made, and for those goods where the same amount or more is made, there is even more demand for it because of the war. Usually, ponies would just buy fewer goods, But they are getting money from payments for war goods and soldier's wages and so forth. And that money comes from the Fascists - not that the old government didn't do this - who get it from fortunes that are seized and spent, or from forced loans from people who would not have loaned, or most of all, from issuing paper bank notes. So they are adding new money into the economy, without really taking that money out. And that money goes to buy fewer goods, and the prices go up."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156748
156749
>>156747
It takes the little filly a minute to wrap her head around it. "So if everypony used oats to pay for things like dresses…," she goes on, food evidently on her mind, "and there were a lot more oats but fewer dresses, it would take more oats to buy every dress?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156749
156750
>>156748
"Yes" She answers. "Because if you really wanted a dress, and had more oats to pay for it, you'd have to, and you'd be willing to, pay a higher amount of oats to get one of the few dresses, than if there were more dresses to buy, and fewer oats to but it with."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156750
156751
>>156749
"I think I get it now. How long do you think it will go on like that?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156751
156752
>>156750
"The shortages will continue so long as stallions aren't in the work force, factories make things no one buys, and the shipping lanes are closed. Basically, so long as the war continues. The real problem, I think, is the paper money. That is going to continue either until ponies no longer accept it and the system collapses, or until the occupation government gets bold enough to start collecting taxes. Lots of taxes."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156752
156753
>>156751
She frowns and her ears dip low. There is no easy solution, then. '"I guess we just have to make do for the time being…"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156753
156754
>>156752
She pauses for a moment.
"The clothing I sell is made out of the same materials, and with a lot of the same machines, used to make uniforms, tents, sleeping bags, flags, tourniquets, and parachutes. You can even use the same shops and factories, with a little modification. Same workers, too. That's the stuff that isn't imported, which has mostly stopped during the war. Of course high end clothing is a bit of a luxury now, so many ponies do without. No. It has not been easy. But I make do."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156754
156755
>>156753
"Not too different from the country, then. There aren't enough pegasi around to handle weather management, at least in more remote farmland, so weather can be a lot more variable. It's hard to adjust to that when farming," she says melancholically.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156755
156756
>>156754
She nods gravely
“Just remember, this too shall pass.”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.156756
156759
>>156755
"Hopefully soon."

Going to sleep now
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156759
156761
>>156756
She again looks away, and sits down in the chair at the main counter.

"My grandfather told me that. When my father told me that as a reminder, he meant it about the good times. Not to get too complacent." She looks for a moment like she wants to add something, but instead takes a bite out of her sandwich.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156761
156762
>>156759
"True, I suppose we were complacent for too long a time, though I wasn't around for those good times that much," she replies melancholically.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156762
156763
>>156761
"I'm not letting myself be complacent now, that's for sure." She remarks, not looking at Amber.

(Amber of course has some time to do things before the afternoon shift)
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156763
156764
>>156762
What is there to do, except tidy herself up a bit? Lunch break has come to be something of a dull time for Amber.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156764
156765
>>156763
Make conversation with High Sewn, go to the post office, ask about paychecks, walk around the city... I don't know, that's why I ask. Anyways, we can just move to Guy arriving, and then the afternoon shift.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156765
156766
>>156764
Well, Amber was planning on going to the post office between jobs, but it occurs to her that she doesn't know its hours and it might be closed when she gets off. So she heads there to pick up an envelope, some paper and some stamps.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156766
156767
>>156765
Amber finds a building in the town center that must not be a simple post office, but likely the lead post office of Baltimare, being a square building with stone facade, decorative roofing, and two floors. Inside, the floors are brown marble, the ceilings are high and arched, and there are numerous P.O. Boxes. There’s a break off section to buy stamps, envelops, and the like, as well as obviously send letters and packages.

.35 bits for two sets. Some of the stamps are pretty.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156767
156768
>>156766
This is a fancy building, she thinks to herself.

How much do the pretty stamps cost?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156768
156769
>>156767
.10 bits, though frankly, these are probably intended for sending mail to places not in the local area and are probably overkill, unless Amber is writing to somepony in Canterlot.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156769
156770
>>156768
Just realized Sewn never expounded on why she banned coworkers dating in her store, despite it not being a foreseeable issue at all

She admires the design for a little before settling for two standard sets. How are subdivisions of bits handled?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156770
156771
>>156769
By means of coins. The currency situation is complicated, naturally, but the Post Office accepts and pays in change Occupation Bits.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156771
156772
>>156770
Well, that works. She thanks the clerk and returns back to her workplace.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156772
156773
>>156771
It's an older stallion, this time, in a blue uniform. All the same, Amber should have two sets each of paper, envelopes, and stamps.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156773
156774
>>156772
She'll be able to write back home, finally, and it didn't break the bank. Perhaps stamps are one of the few things relatively unaffected by inflation.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156774
156775
>>156773
Though the system is subsidized by the government, Amber could have sworn they were cheaper. In any case, Amber may have time to write at least part of her letter to back home.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156775
156776
>>156774
Once she's back at the shop, she sets down to writing with her mouth. She isn't too bad at it.

Dear Mama & Papa,

I arrived safe and sound in Baltimare and it's such a beautiful city! I'm not sure if you would like it though, it has such hustle and bustle and creatures from all over. I've never seen so many ponies around and about since we visited Canterlot together. It's also a very old city, with grand old houses, historical buildings and factories of all sorts. Different parts of the city are their own locales, with parts by the ocean, by the river, and deep inland. You can usually know where you are just from the types of structures and creatures around you. I am renting a small apartment on the East side and it's comfortable enough.

Fortunately I managed to find two jobs right away. One involves helping a nice, older mare named High Sewn at her clothing shop, which has such a grand variety of sweaters, dresses and other clothing. Ponies of all sorts come here and it's rarely dull. My second job is at a fancy restaurant where I'm a hostess. It's big and busy enough to have four different waiters, as well as a friendly manager named Salt Trim, so I'm needed to help direct customers to tables that one of them serves. It's a terrific job and I love it, but it has me working until late hours and it's not what I'm used to.


However, she runs out of time and resolves to complete it later today.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156776
156777
>>156775
D'awww
Cutie. Little. Patootie.

Amber's letter mixes up the names of the bartender/manager and the new waiter that's around Amber's age, and it also understates the number of waiters employed by one. But her parents won't know the difference, and if she deliberately withheld information about her coworkers to them, they wouldn't know.

Amber arrived in Baltimare six or maybe seven days ago (I haven't entirely kept count; maybe it's only been five) with little money on her, and in that time has acquired an apartment, two jobs, and furniture and other furnishings for her apartment, while acquiring no debt. It has, however, cost her a significant portion of her innocence, though admittedly much less than it could have under the circumstances.

Guy arrives perhaps ten minutes before the start of the afternoon shift.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156777
156778
>>156776
Salt Mixer, sorry. It would help if she wasn't always a background character.

Innocence is a commodity like any other in the city of Baltimare, and some may say Amber has used hers shrewdly.

She seeks to strike up a conversation with her coworker. "Hello Guy, how was your weekend?" she asks with a smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156778
156779
[1d2 = 2]
>>156777
I had to look up the name too, because I forgot it.

Amber's innocence gave her about 400 bits and a special connection to her coworker. She can probably get more mileage out of it.

Guy turns and looks to Amber, as if surprised she is talking to him. After some hesitation, he replies
"Good, I would say. Mostly uneventful."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156779
156780
>>156778
"Oh, well that's nice. The cliffs just to the south of the city are beautiful, even this time of year."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156780
156781
>>156779
He turns to her, and asks
“What?”
Evidently surprised by this response
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156781
156782
>>156780
She looks away a bit, and back again. "Well, Baltimare is a lovely city, but leaving it now and again is a nice way to enjoy fresh air. I was lucky enough to have that chance on Saturday."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156782
156783
>>156781
“What did you do?” He asks
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156783
156784
>>156782
"Just, um, had a run around, and did some stargazing. Hehe." Her laugh sounds forced.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156784
156785
>>156783
He nods his head
"Uh huh. What else?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156785
156786
>>156784
"And I went and visited a friend. That was nice." Her smile at least seems genuine now.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156786
156787
>>156785
"Well then, you had a good weekend," He says.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156787
156788
>>156786
"Oh, one of the best I've had! I hope this week will be alright."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156788
156789
>>156787
He looks at her strangely
"Does this have something to do with the mare that talked to you on Friday?" He asks
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156789
156790
>>156788
"Only indirectly. She asked me to come to a club, but it wasn't really to my liking. Well, the music was phenomenal," she confesses.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156790
156791
>>156789
"The music?" He asks, raising an eyebrow. "What did they have?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156791
156792
>>156790
I think it was a violin

"There was an old griffon playing the violin, but really he was too good for the establishment. The poor ol' codger didn't look too happy there, but where else was he going to play? His music was otherworldly though, I can't stop thinking about it."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156792
156793
>>156791
It was a viol

He nods, evidently listening intently
"Where was this, he asks
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156793
156794
>>156792
"Well, it was the Club Maurice," she answers cautiously. "They were doing some renovations there."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156794
156795
>>156793
>doing some renovations
Kek

"I should check that out sometime. I have an interest in music." He answers
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156795
156796
>>156794
"You might like it, the atmosphere is relaxing and lets you focus on the performance. The decor is pleasant too," she says with a smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156796
156797
>>156795
He nods
"What kind of music did he play? Any particular pieces or styles?" He asks
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156797
156798
>>156796
Amber thinks about this for a moment. How would she go about describing the composition?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156798
156799
>>156797
It seemed original, and multiple styles within the supergenre of "classical music." If he was playing someone else's work, she isn't familiar with it.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156799
156800 156801
>>156798
"I can't say whose it was, maybe his own, but it was gorgeous classical music. It really was something."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156800
156801
>>156799
He nods

[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156801
156802
>>156799
>>156800
"I play the saxophone, and try to study music, so it's nice to hear musicians, especially those who play classical music, and those who can write their own music."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156802
156803
>>156801
She smiles in appreciation. "I play the mandolin myself. Hearing a skilled musician of any instrument is a real treat. I do highly recommend his performance."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156803
156804
>>156802
This elicits a smile, perhaps the first Amber has seen on him. At least it seems to be a smile. There is more beak than lips, and facial expressions are dull because of that.

“Oh really? How long have you played?”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156804
156805
>>156803
"I've played since I was a little filly, taught by my ma. I am by no means a very good player, but I still practice whenever I can and hopefully one day I can be inducted into music school." The mare looks happy and relaxed to be talking about this.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156805
156806
>>156804
He nods
“You want to go to music school?” He asks
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156806
156807
>>156805
"Yes, but from what I know admission is strict and it can be very expensive. So I don't know if I can realize that dream, but I can try.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156807
156808
>>156806
"That must be why you're here" he says
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156808
156809
>>156807
"Actually no…I'm here because I need to earn money to send back home to my parents. That's what I need to focus on in the here and now."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156809
156810
>>156808
“I see…” he says. “Good luck.”

The afternoon shift starts, and the first customers start coming in.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156810
156811
>>156809
"Thank you," she replies cordially.

Amber gets ready to do her best.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156811
156812
>>156810
There are several duties of employees when customers come in. The most obvious is helping customers find what they are looking for. This includes describing details about the clothing. Naturally, Amber doesn’t really have enough knowledge for more than the most basic questions, and maybe a few specific items. Another duty that occurs less often is measurements for custom fitting. Guy does this. Actual sewing, hemming, and embroidering takes place in a back room, and High Sewn sometimes disappears for that, needing Guy to fetch her on the occasions he cannot answer questions. Things like shelf stocking occur in down time, sometimes, and of course the cash register needs to be manned… er, creatured. It seems that new customers entering prefer Amber to Guy, or even High Sewn, for that matter.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156812
156813
>>156811
Although she doesn't know as much as the other two, she puts on a friendly face and does her best to help them out, though often doing dull tasks like stocking and operating the register. Occasionally she strikes up small conversations with the customers when it doesn't hold others back.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156813
156814
>>156812
One mare has a daughter who is being taken to the school dance. Or at least she thinks she’s being taken to the school dance. The colt she expects to go with will definitely ask her, right?
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156814
156815
>>156813
"Colts can surprise you in what they expect and might say no at the last minute. It might be safer to hint it until you get a definite answer."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156815
156816
>>156814
sigh

Fortunately, High Sewn is there to intervene.

“If he doesn’t ask, when she shows up with a dress like this, he’ll wish he did. Class, personality, an a compliment to natural beauty.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156816
156817
>>156815
Amber is embarrassed that she was asked for confirmation rather an actual advice, and tries to redeem herself.

"It looks perfect on you. He'll be charmed," she reassures the filly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156817
156818
>>156816
(It kind of matters as to whether Amber was speaking to the filly herself, or to the mare buying the dress for the filly).
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156818
156819
>>156817
The preceding statement is directed to the filly. To the mother she adds, "Your daughter will look wonderful at the school dance with this dress," with a slightly nervous smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156819
156820
>>156818
The filly has a question for Amber:
“What did you wear at your Prom? Or… what are you going to wear?”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156820
156821
>>156819
"I…never had the chance to go to a prom. But if I did, I would wear a dress that complements the colors of my coat and mane, like that dress does for you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156821
156822
>>156820
It’s aquamarine, for what it’s worth. Well, a blue color and also aquamarine.

She nods, but says “I’m sorry” to the filly.

High Sewn brags to the mare about the dress she bought for her own wedding. Evidently is was made by Rarity (yes, that Rarity). She regrets selling it.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156822
156823
>>156821
Amber forgets her own shortcomings and looks to Sewn with admiration. Apparently even she has heard of the Element of Generosity. "Wow, really? Rarity designed uniforms for the Armed Forces during the War, and even that was just one small part of all the ways she helped. A dress like that is a real honor."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156823
156824
>>156822
High Sewn blushes in flattery from Amber's words. She explains to the are that this is the first time her employee has heard the story.

"She made it herself. It was yellow, mostly. Yellow and gold, with pink flowers on it. She thought it complimented my coat, which she said looked like the fresh growth of spring."
She is smiling, which she clearly doesn't do often, and is on a sort of high for a moment before she returns to the filly, whom she explains has the soft colors of a lily pond.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156824
156825
>>156823
Amber can't help but gush a little bit longer. "Aw, you must have looked so splendid in that dress. I wish I was able to see you wearing it."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156825
156826
>>156824
She smiles, not knowing what to do with Amber's statements in the moment.
"Guy, help this lovely mare and her lilypad filly."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156826
156827
>>156825
"Sorry, I was just amazed," she apologizes to Sewn, still grinning.

She turns back to the duo. "What would you like help with?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156827
156828
>>156826
Sewn remarks:
"I was too. I would have loved to see me wear it also."

Guy has already walked up, and is talking about the kinds of dresses the other little fillies would be wearing, and you know, how she will look better than them if she wears any one of three potential options carried by the store.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156828
156829
>>156827
She lets Guy do his stuff.

To Sewn: "You were so lucky to meet a pony you read about in books and newspapers. What was she like?", the employee eagerly asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156829
156830
>>156828
"Collected. Professional. But you could see her overcome with an almost childlike joy when talking about something she was truly passionate about. She had a real eye for colors. Like she could very easily imagine the whole finished project, in all of its detail, on a mare."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156830
156831
>>156829
"Mmm, what a truly talented mare," Amber remarks. Thinking about that joy on somepony who cares about dresses even more than she herself cares about music gives a warm, bubbly feeling.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156831
156832
>>156830
Importantly, the sale is made. That little filly will get the colt she wants, or maybe a better one. More importantly, all of her friends will be jealous.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156832
156833
>>156831
What a lucky little filly, she thinks to herself. She gets a brand-new dress all to herself, no need for a hoof-me-down.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156833
156834
>>156832
High Sewn says to Amber,
"Remember, Ms. Sunset, we sell things here. To mares and fillies we sell popularity and the envy of their peers. That dress will make them look prettier than any of their friends at the dance, and will make them look higher class and wealthier than the other mares at the club. That they'll show up that smarmy little bitch at work when she shows up to the function. To stallions, we sell that they will fit right in, and project that image they want to project. That they will look like they belong in the job, or did well enough in dressing to their sister's wedding. And for gifts, we sell what the mare in question wishes she could wear at that age and occasion, or that a husband remembered his wife's anniversary. Or that if a stallion buys a fancy enough, expensive enough, pretty enough dress for his wife, the image his wife has of him on top of the maid in the guest room will slip from her mind. And sometimes, we sell warm clothing."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156834
156835
>>156833
"A-alright, Miss Sewn, I understand it," Amber says, a little ashamed that she almost cost the sale. "We basically want to let them know that they made the right decision in coming here, as long as they're shopping for clothes."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156835
156836
>>156834
She nods
"They aren't shopping for clothes. They are shopping for the validation and approval of others. Dissuade them from a specific item of clothing if you have to, but sell them on a different one. Preferably one with a higher profit margin."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156836
156837
>>156835
"Alright, I'll try to do that. I've never really sold anything before, but I'll do my best," she promises.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156837
156838
>>156836
"It isn't easy. It's a skill that has to be learned over years. Keep trying at it."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156838
156839
>>156837
"I'll learn it, surely. I've heard of some ponies who are able to sell anything, even bridges!"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156839
156840
>>156838
If only we were so persuasive. And remember, we sell clothing and style here. So you need to learn as much about the styles as possible. At least to sound like you know what you are talking about.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156840
156841
>>156839
"I wish I knew more, but all the sartorial knowledge I have is about my two dresses, the one I have on now and my summer-dress. Maybe on a warmer day I should wear my summer dress for you to have a look at?" she suggests.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156841
156842
>>156840
She looks away, with a bemused half smile.
"Sure, little filly. It will help if you learn more here. I'll try to tell you about the styles as dresses as I can."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156842
156843
>>156841
Amused or bemused?

Also, Alan Flusser is a good reference for men's fashion, but I don't know any sources I can recommend if you want to go into detail on dresses.

"I'd be happy to learn about them!" the squat little filly exclaims.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156843
156844
>>156842
Amused, whatever

"Good"
She raises a hoof, and pats Amber on the head

"Keep it up. You never know where it could lead."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156844
156845
>>156843
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYGkv8k5alU

filly is pat
"Thank you, Miss Sewn!" she says cheerfully.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156845
156846
>>156844
"Well you're just a little gumdrop of joy" she says, and returns to her seat.

Guy returns after ringing up the sale. And they are ready for more customers. The next one is a stallion (colt?) looking for a coat for... it's hard to say exactly.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156846
156847
>>156845
"What kind of occasion are you getting a coat for, mister?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156847
156848
>>156846
He looks up to her, and smiles to her

"I just want one that looks cool. To wear, you know."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156848
156849
>>156847
"O-kay…" she says, pausing for a second. "That would be everyday wear, should be over in this section here…."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156849
156850
>>156848
"No no." He says. "Like a mobster, Or an army officer."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156850
156851
>>156849
"Why would–" she starts to question, but remembers that's not how you sell clothes. The few pictures of mobsters she's seen fit with their descriptions in books, which would be sharply-dressed yet fierce-looking ponies, wearing a suit or a vest and always a fedora. As for army officers, if the store does carry uniforms the legality of selling them to anypony might be doubtful, so she elects the mobster look.

"Right this way…" she says to him, bemused as to why he would ask for that type of look.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156851
156852
>>156850
They go towards stallions formal wear, with its set of vests, jackets, coats and the like
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156852
156853
>>156851
"I think grey might suit you," she suggests.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156853
156854
>>156852
“And not black?” He looks at the row of vests and jackets, rather than at Amber
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156854
156855
>>156853
"I think Miss Sewn said black goes with everything," she says hesitantly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156855
156856
>>156854
"So... Yes, black?" He asks
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156856
156857
>>156855
"Hmm, yes, so does anything here catch your eye?" she asks back.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156857
156858
>>156856
He looks at a coat, and points it out. It has big buttons, is made of wool, and is a shade of black. Or grey I guess, it’s very dark.
“That one.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156858
156859
>>156857
She takes the coat off the rack and holds it between them, squinting with one eye like she's seen High Sewn do. Will it fit?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156859
156860
>>156858
She'd need to match it to his size, and maybe measure him, if necessary
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156860
156861
>>156859
That's beyond her expertise. Before she calls another, she asks, "Is there anything else that stands out to you here?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156861
156862
>>156860
“That” he says. It’s a vest. This one actually is grey.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156862
156863
>>156861
Amber tries to judge which would look better on the young stallion. Also, what are their price points?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156863
156864
>>156862
The coat is decidedly more expensive. The coat would look better as the sole item of apparel on the colt, but frankly, Amber’s earlier assessment that a fedora is an essential part of the outfit was accurate.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156864
156865
>>156863
"I recommend getting this coat. Also, you could use a hat on your head."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156865
156866
>>156864
He nods, and looks at the coat, takes it down, and looks at the price tag. He winces.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156866
156867
>>156865
Amber can't help but feel sorry for the colt, who's only trying to look his best, though his standard of style is odd in her opinion. It'll be a long time most likely before she can own something from this store.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156867
156868
>>156866
“Let me look at the vest.” He says
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156868
156869
>>156867
"Alright, I hope it's what you like."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156869
156870
>>156868
He looks at it with a frown.
“This is also a bit pricey.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156870
156871
>>156869
She rubs her fetlock awkwardly. "Oh, well prices will only be going up everywhere, and this is a one-time purchase that will last you a long time."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156871
156872
>>156870
"This is nearly a week's salary" He says
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156872
156873
>>156871
"That's better than my salary, then," she says timidly. "I'd rough it for a week if it meant I could look significantly better for years."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156873
156874
>>156872
He looks around, contemplating his options.
"Alright... I think I'll take it."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156874
156875
>>156873
"Great!" she says with a smile. "I think you'll be happy with it."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156875
156876
>>156874
He smiles, though weakly.
“So, do I just take one down?”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156876
156877
>>156875
"Oh, um, let's get you fitted!" She goes to get either High Sewn or Guy, whichever is closest or free.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156877
156878
>>156876
Guy comes and asks about the size. He replies that he doesn’t know. Guy says a measurement is required. The colt asks if “the filly” can do it.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156878
156879
>>156877
"I…I can try, if I'm told how to do it."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156879
156880
>>156878
Guy looks at Amber, frowns and rolls his eyes, and says “you know what, let’s do it now.”

He says to take the measuring tape, and wrap it around portions of the colt’s shoulders, upper forelegs, chest, the withers, and even the neck. And every actual measurement has to be written down, of course.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156880
156881
>>156879
Amber volunteers to write down the numbers while Guy dictates, if he lets her do this.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156881
156882
>>156880
This displeases the colt.

Guy agrees. The final result of the measurements, is that a particular vest in the back would approximate his size, but it could be slightly adjusted for a better fit.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156882
156883
>>156881
The colt will not be touched by this filly.

"Does that sound good to you? You'd have to wait a little bit longer for it to be adjusted."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156883
156884
>>156882
"Yeah." He says simply.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156884
156885
>>156883
"Alright." She gives High Sewn the measurements and asks her when it will be ready.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156885
156886
>>156884
High Sewn goes back with the measurements and a vest.

He goes to the desk to pay for it. He empties out his entire wallet, then takes off his shoes to pull out more money. Two shoes. It isn’t hard to see why. It’s a decent amount of money to walk around the city with.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156886
156887
>>156885
>horses wearing shoes that aren't horseshoes

Anyway, you can't be too careful these days. Amber takes the time to type out a receipt and gives it to him, telling him to hold onto it. She genuinely hopes the vest will satisfy him. No wonder most ponies go naked; clothes are expensive.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156887
156888
>>156886
Hey it’s canon. I think. I’m pretty sure it’s canon.

It’s a good thing Amber will never be taken to a dance to show off herself and her colt. Nope. Never.

He smiles, and asks
“What’s your name?”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156888
156889
>>156887
"I'm Amber Sunset, I just started work a week ago," she says with a smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156889
156890
>>156888
He smiles,
“Silver Heel”

He has to wait a while, but High Sewn comes back with the vest. He puts it on. It actually does look impressive on him. He needs the fedora, but it makes a difference over his light brown fur and darker brown mane.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156890
156891
>>156889
"There you go Silver, you look dapper now," she cheerfully mentions.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156891
156892
>>156890
He smiles back confidently,
“Do you have a coltfriend?” He asks
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156892
156893
>>156891
She nods. "Yes, I do, and he's quite sweet," she says simply.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156893
156894
>>156892
"Too bad" He says, and turns to leave, wearing his new vest
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156894
156895
>>156893
Well, she secured a good sale. That's something to be proud of.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156895
156896
>>156894
Indeed. Guy is demonstrating just a bit of coldness again, and High Sewn has been doing her own thing. Mostly the afternoon is uneventful. Things happen, to be sure, but nothing so dramatic as the Friday before.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156896
156897
>>156895
Amber patiently waits until the end of her shift, taking care of anything that needs to get done in the meantime.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156897
156898
>>156896
And Amber survives until the end of her shift.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156898
156899
>>156897
She asks High Sewn, "Ma'am, when can I receive my pay?" with a concerned face and tone of voice. After all, this influences whether she has to survive off scraps.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156899
156900
>>156898
She looks over to Amber
"Standard pay period is every two weeks" she answers
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156900
156901
>>156899
"So…at the end of this week?" she asks, evidently disappointed.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156901
156902
>>156900
"Or the end of next week" she says
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156902
156903
>>156901
"I'd prefer this week…" she grumbles. "See you tomorrow," the filly says as she starts to walk off.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156903
156904
>>156902
She simply stares at Amber wordlessly as she walk off
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156904
156905
>>156903
With not much else to do, she goes onto her next job. There she plans to finish her letter.

I have to sleep now
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156905
156906
>>156904
Directly to the restaurant?
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.156906
156907
>>156905
Yes
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156907
156908
>>156906
https://youtu.be/uMa6ot8g3JM

Week night. Salt Mixer will be working the bar, De Sew and Melon Mangrove are working again. And Mustard Trim
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156908
156909
>>156907
Before Amber starts, she takes the time to write out the rest of her letter.

At the restaurant I work at I've met a very nice colt named Mustard Trim, who is my age and of a similar coloration, though his mane and coat are darker and he has blue eyes. He works very hard as a waiter there at the same times I work as hostess, not to mention he's studying in school to become a carpenter. Mustard has been sweet and honest, and this Sunday I went to church with his family and stayed for lunch and dinner. He has a big sister named Veneer, who is only one year older than him, and his mother Dahlia Day works in assembling typewriters to support the both of them. Mustard lost his brother and father in the war and I feel terribly sorry for this family. Mrs. Dahlia is pushing her son to start a family, and I've entertained the thought of marrying Mustard though it's so sudden. Would I be too hasty? What are some things I should look for or ask about before agreeing to it?

Amber considers tying in her experiences at the Club Maurice, the pool or the cliffs with Mustard. However, she's unsure how her parents would react to simply finding out she has a coltfriend already, let alone any of the more intimate things she has done with him since. Also, it would mess up the pacing and she's running out of room on this sheet of paper.

I am already settled in comfortably and am learning to adapt to Baltimare's strangeness. Don't worry about me, I am keeping myself safe. How are you doing? How is Myrtle, (her sister) her house and foal? How is Grange (her brother) doing? Already it seems like city life is moving so fast compared to farm life back home, but please keep me updated. I love you and I'm keeping you in my prayers!

Love,
Amber

P.S. it's not much, but here's some of the first bits I've earned. I promise to send more appreciable amounts soon.


She folds the letter around a ten-bit bill and places it in an envelope, sealing it shut. She addresses it to Heath Recusal and Amber Note, writes down her old address and puts a stamp on it. She'll deliver it later.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156909
156910
>>156908
D'awwwww!
A. Cute.

Amber has the letter in hoof. As she finishes writing it, a familiar pony walks up next to her.

"Hello Amber."
It's Mustard Trim
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156910
156911
>>156909
Still holding the pen in her mouth, she throws her forelegs around him in a tender hug.

"Hmlo, Mmstrd!" She grabs the pen out of her mouth. "How was your day today?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156911
156912
>>156910
If it was Amber's intent to avoid a public display of affection, she fails. Mustard Trim immediately moves his own hooves around her in a somewhat tight hug, and the two are quickly standing on their hindlegs, supported by each other.
"It was okay. I had a Physics quiz in the morning. It's much better now that I see you" he says
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156912
156913
>>156911
She rubs his back a little. "How did it go?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156913
156914
>>156912
“The physics quiz? It was miserable.”
He starts nuzzling her neck.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156914
156915
>>156913
She hugs him a bit tighter. "I'm sorry I wasn't able to help you with that," she says morosely.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156915
156916
>>156914
He starts to pull away.
“Why did you leave last night?” He asks sadly
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156916
156917
>>156915
She pulls away and stands on four legs again. "Well…" she says awkwardly, "I was there all day, and I loved staying with your family, but I really did have to get things done for the evening. Also, you looked like you wanted to be left alone then…."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156917
156918
>>156916
His ears go down, and he frowns
“Okay…” he looks down
“You missed Solo Mare Cane.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156918
156919
>>156917
"Ooh, what was that like?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156919
156920
>>156918
“Well, she. By she I mean the Inquisitor, Solo Mare Cane. She went to the village where the Magistrate said he thought there was a witch cult. And they’d take visitors to the village and kill them. So she investigated. But if turns out the magistrate had evil plans of his own. You should have listened to it with us. I thought you would stay for it….”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156920
156921
>>156919
Her ears dip down, disappointed. "I was going to…shame I missed it, sounded like fun."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156921
156922
>>156920
sad pony noises
He looks up at her with sad eyes, and drooping ears
"I was hoping for more time with you today" he says
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156922
156923
>>156921
She smiles reassuringly at him.

"It's okay, we'll be able to see each together this whole evening. And maybe after work…," she winks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156923
156924
>>156922
He smiles, and wags his tail
“Okay.” He closes his eyes, and nuzzles her again
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156924
156925
>>156923
She nuzzles him back. "Talk to you later."

What is the hostess station like again? It's by the entrance, what's the lighting and space like?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156925
156926
>>156924
And he is dismissed.

Podium. By the entrance, with a little open space off to the left and right. A small amount behind, though there are tables. Lighting includes some natural sunlight from outside, and yellow indoor light. It isn’t perfectly illuminated, snd is a bit dim at night.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156926
156927
>>156925
That's fine, she takes her station with a smile, though her stomach grumbles, and waits for customers.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156927
156928
>>156926
Monday nights aren’t especially busy. The restaurant is again manned, er, ponied by Saltlick at the bar, Melon Mangrove in her familiar section upfront, De Sew in her section in the back, and Mustard Trim awkwardly taking the tables of the big parties and the high tops in the back. There’s a statement by Salt Mixer that single stallions go to Melon Mangrove (when they don’t head to the bar), big parties go to Mustard Trim, those with children go to Mustard Trim, couples without children go to De Sew, and generally to grant requests for a specific waiter, which is almost always De Sew. More or less it’s the same situation as Amber’s first night.

Amber is taunted by the smell of fresh bread, of spicy goulash, baked sandwiches, and boiled fries. The whole night.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156928
156929
>>156927
She keeps these instructions in mind and repeats them to herself. The temptation of delicious food spoils her mood somewhat, but she stays cordial to the customers and directs them to their specific places, a bit more adeptly than last week. Less business definitely helps.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156929
156930
>>156928
A pair of single stallions who ask for De Sew.

A single, older stallion who does not go to the bar.

A young mare and stallion with one, two, three foals.

A slightly older Diamond Dog... female, you know the technical term, with four pups.

One elderly couple.

One middle aged mare, and an adolescent colt
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156930
156931
>>156929
The stallions go to De Sew.

The older stallion goes to Melon.

The family to Mustard.

The bitch to Mustard as well, with a wince once they're past.

The elderly couple go to De Sew.

The mare and her colt…well, he's old enough…but best to go to Mustard too.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156931
156932
>>156930
3 Mustard 2 De Sew 1 Melon Mangrove...
Amber should remember that hostesses who under assign are hated for the lack of tipping customers, and those who over assign are hated for the excess of work. She will absolutely be judged. Mustard Trim has been forgiving because he's also new and low on the totem pole, she's friendly to him, they have similar backgrounds and age, and most likely he hoped to get under her tail. De Sew and Melon Mangrove, however, are a bit closer to Salt Mixer. Especially De Sew.

A few more tips Salt Mixer gives Amber:

Waterfront gang is generally understood to have its own restaurants they frequent. They don't show up here very often, and if they do, you don't necessarily know because they don't tell. But if you suspect you are dealing with them, be extra nice and courteous. More senior wait staff (De Sew is most senior) is preferred for these.

Baltimare Police Department Officers are a favored class who receive discounts. They come in single and in groups throughout the day, including and especially in non-busy hours. They are favored because they scare off potential rapscallions. They also come with families at night. They are both male and female, tending male.

Occupation Soldiers are very strongly liked by Salt Mixer, though De Sew and the other staff dislike them. They are almost always male, and they come usually in pairs or groups, sometimes with mares, usually without. They money and love spending it at the bar. Do not attempt to segregate them from single mares, they will notice and they will not like it. They usually go to the bar, but if they don't, let them have their backs to the wall and face entrances. Some patrons, especially older patrons, dislike occupation soldiers and should be segregated as you notice it.

In comes a charming stallion in a coat and fedora with a mare around him.

A single elderly mare.

A mare and two foals.

A colt, a stallion, and a zebra stallion (all within 4 years of each other in age)
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156932
156933 156934
>>156931
So many things for her to worry about…

The charming couple goes to De Sew.

The old mare to Melon.

The family to Mustard.

She asks the trio if they're all together, and if they'd like to go to the bar.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156933
156934
>>156932
[1d2 = 1]
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156934
156935
>>156932
>>156933
Yes. They go to the bar.

A single Pegasus stallion in the uniform of an occupation soldier approaches. She smiles at Amber, says “Hello miss,” and after a moment, asks “what’s your name?””
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156935
156936
>>156934
stallion or mare?

Amber returns a small, polite smile. "Hello, my name is Amber, are you looking to have a table?"
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156936
156937
>>156935
Stallion. Tan. Early Twenties?

“Yes. Is Mustard Trim working tonight?”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156937
156938
>>156936
She looks a little confused as to why Mustard is being mentioned by name. "He sure is, would you like him to be your waiter?"
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156938
156939
>>156937
“Yes ma’am” he says, tipping his hat. He does not take his hat off inside, which is normal for occupation soldiers, but generally not preferred. At least he doesn’t have a gun on him.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156939
156940
>>156938
She shows the mysterious soldier to one of Mustard's tables, keeping in mind that he should be facing the entrance and with a chair against the wall.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156940
156941
>>156939
Mustard’s section includes the high top, so it isn’t precisely possible, but he goes along to the best approximate. He smiles and keeps his eyes on Amber most of the time.

An older stallion with a mare, and then another stallion.

Two couples, younger.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156941
156942
>>156940
The older couple and one other couple go to De Sew, the other couple to Melon. She asks the single stallion if he would like to go to the bar.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156942
156943
>>156941
The stallion is with the other two.

Does Amber like sauerkraut? Potatoes? Sautéed onion? Well, she gets to smell it.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156943
156944
>>156942
Those delicious foods may not be the fanciest, but they might as well be. She tries to hide her mouth watering.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156944
156945
>>156943
In any case, it’s been about 26 hours since Amber has eaten. She has 3 bits, no clean change of clothes, and no food at home.

Anyways… a tall pepper grey stallion in a trench coat and fedora cones in. Without being prompted, he asks for a booth.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156945
156946
>>156944
"Oh, of course…" He may just be the infamous Waterfront Gang she was told about. Just to be safe, she gives him one of De Sew's booths, if that's possible.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156946
156947
>>156945
Yes. There are booths in De Sew’s section. The stallion wordlessly proceeds to the back.

Now, four well dressed stallions, one of whom stares at Amber with a smile.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156947
156948
>>156946
"Good evening, fellows," she greets them. "Would you like to visit our bar?"
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156948
156949
>>156947
“Yes”

“I think I want food”

And
“You’re a fine young filly”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156949
156950
>>156948
"Um, thank you," she replies, slightly embarrassed, to the last question. "The bar is just back there, tended by Salt Mixer. You can't miss her."
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156950
156951
>>156949
“Okay, that sounds fine.”

“But I want food…”

“What are you doing later?”

A fourth stallion does not speak
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156951
156952
>>156950
Amber tries to remember if food is served at the bar. "I'll be busy all through this night."
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156952
156953
>>156951
I mean… actually it’s not clear.

“When you’re not busy, come over and I’ll buy you a drink.”
If Amber is curious, he’s an earth pony, grey, wearing a bowler hat, probably 20ish.

The fourth stallion speaks:
“I mean an appetizer wouldn’t hurt.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156953
156954
>>156952
"I'm sure if you ask, food will be brought to you," she appeases with a nervous smile. She doesn't reply to the pony with the bowler hat.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.156954
156956
>>156953
The first stallion
“Okay, we’ll go to the bar.”

Second stallion
“Okay, I guess that works.”

Third stallion:
“Just tell me what you want. I’ll get it for you. Don’t be shy.”

Second stallion again
“She’s not into you”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156956
156957
>>156954
"I'm fine, just go on ahead," she says.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156957
156958
>>156956
Bowler hat pony frowns,
Fourth stallion:
“Bet you her coltfriend works the kitchen.”

Second stallion:
“Let’s at least start with bread.”

The first stallion is far ahead, but it seems that he can be heard saying “look at the ass on her!”

They all go ahead, past Amber.

De Sew works diligently, but has more than enough time to chat with interested tables. Melon Mangrove has a less busy section and is underworked, if anything. Mustard Trim has the most tables with the biggest parties and the neediest customers, and the least ability to handle it. He looks stressed and anxious.

Two single mares, slightly older (late twenties? 30s?) Walk in
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156958
156959
>>156957
Amber is relieved that the bothersome stallions have gone on. She greets the new entrants cheerfully. "Hello! Would you like a table or would you prefer the relaxing atmosphere of our bar?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156959
156960
>>156958
“A table” a yellow unicorn about the sand color as Amber answers.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156960
156961
>>156959
"Certainly!" she answers. She gives these to the care of Melon Mangrove.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156961
156962
>>156960
A minor atonement

Amber is allowed to ease things down around 9 PM. It’s the beginning of the end of her shift
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156962
156963
>>156961
With her otherwise standing around, she looks back to see how Mustard is doing.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156963
156964
0B8C8254-C3F8-4C21-9EC6-E15122CD84AC.jpeg
>>156962
He isn’t crying. So there’s that.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156964
156965
>>156963
It'll only get better from here, little pony.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156965
156966
>>156964
It looks like he got an order wrong on one of the larger tables. Well, at least one larger order. So he’s frantically going back and forth between the kitchen and a table, often having to take other orders, remember them, forgets them out of stress… At least he’s getting practice for his next run. He almost has that kicked dog look.

Meanwhile, De Sew and Melon Mangrove are chatting it up with a couple stallions.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156966
156967
>>156965
I really should have given that mother and her son to Melon, shouldn't I? She hopes Mustard won't be mad because of this.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156967
156968
59A0F6F3-2F7E-4C44-8226-3CF0AC9D8EA0.png
>>156966
He sits down at a table, places his hoof over his face, winces, and sits there fir like a minute. After that minute, he returns to kitchen with several plates.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156968
156969
>>156967
She can't help but wince too. Poor, poor colt, it really didn't seem that bad….
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156969
156970
>>156968
He successfully brings a few drinks, and after prodding, gives a refill on another one. Amber’s side is most over, though a couple ponies go to the bar.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156970
156971
>>156969
She leaves her post to use the bathroom and returns several minutes later. Unfortunately "mostly over" doesn't mean actually over.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156971
156972
>>156970
If any customers wonder in so close to closing time, they can seat themselves. Amber’s shift is definitely over by 9:30. Mustard has to hang on a little longer.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156972
156973
>>156971
She decides to perambulate over to the bar to see how Salt Mixer and her customers are doing. She cannot buy any drinks even if she wants to, but maybe she can strike up some chat.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156973
156974
>>156972
A stallion is talking to Salt Mixer about his marrital problems. Salt Mixer offers her sympathy. And…

“Oh, so you do want that drink?”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156974
156975
>>156973
"Uh, no, I'm fine, really. Thank you very much," she answers a bit shyly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156975
156976
>>156974
"You sure?" He says smiling. 20, also kind of a stocky build. Actually he is not the closest stallion to Amber, but he's one further away

"You've been standing up there all night."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156976
156977
>>156975
"I'm sure, I'm just here to relax a little."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156977
156978
>>156976
"I bet. A drink helps to relax."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156978
156979 156980
>>156977
She thinks about this. She's only ever had alcohol in small quantities before, but you can't argue it doesn't help to relax. 'I suppose, but I can't afford one right now."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156979
156980 156981
>>156978
"That's why I am buying it for you. Bar tender, get her a shot of what she wants."

[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156980
156981
>>156979
>>156978
Salt Mixer looks over to Amber. She asks
"Amber, how old are you?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156981
156982
>>156979
>>156980
"Uh…eighteen." Not much of a lie, her birthday isn't that far away.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156982
156983
>>156981
"Okay. What do you want?" She asks Amber
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156983
156984
>>156982
She thinks about what drinks are good, and realizes that she's totally ignorant of the topic. Well, what did her father drink, surely he has good taste, right?

"Whisky."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156984
156985
>>156983
"One shot of..." she takes a semi random bottle, and pours a shot

The bowler cap pony moves over to the seat next to her, smiling.
"So. Tell me a bit about yourself. What brings you to work here?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156985
156986
>>156984
She eases away. Slooooowly.

"It's, uh, a very nice establishment…." She takes a gulp of the drink.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156986
156987
>>156985
"Where you come from? You don't seem like you're from around here."
He takes his own sip.

Amber's whiskey is not diluted by fruit juice, or anything. It's pure whiskey.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156987
156988
>>156986
The filly coughs and sputters uncontrollably.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156988
156989
>>156987
"What's wrong little filly? You never have whiskey before?"
He pats her on the back
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156989
156990
>>156988
cough cough "Nope." She is practically teary-eyed from the ordeal.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156990
156991
>>156989
"That's okay." He says

"Every little filly has got to have her first. It can hurt like that." He pats her again, and ends with his foreleg over her shoulder
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156991
156992
>>156990
"Excuse me, sorry." She dips out from under him and returns to her podium, preferring the dim light and cold draft.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156992
156993 156994
>>156991
Roll die. d20
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156993
156994
>>156992
[1d20 = 15]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156994
156995
>>156992
>>156993
Amber walks away from the bar, past Melon Mangrove, and to the podium. It's a little after the end of Amber's shift. If anything, she's free to leave.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156995
156996
>>156994
And leave Mustard hanging there, stressed? Nothing doing!
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156996
156997
>>156995
Mustard Trim does not seem to have noticed Amber walk off and accept free drinks from a stranger, lying about her age to do so, and doing so within a few minutes of closing and while her coltfriend was basically still in the same room.

He is cleaning up a few tables.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156997
156998
>>156996
Well, when you put it in that context…

She decides to grab a rag herself and help him clean up. She thanks and says goodbye to customers who are leaving.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.156998
157000
>>156997
The bar still has some activity, though most customers are leaving.

Mustard Trim looks over to Amber, and smiles at her
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157000
157002
>>156998
Amber is well aware the bar still has activity, she wants to stay far away from it for now. She smiles and waves back at Mustard.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157002
157003
>>157000
He waves to her with a warm smile. He holds his head higher, as he walks away with utensils taken off of tables.
Anonymous
c2bda4c
?
No.157003
157005
>>157002
She gathers up whatever's left on the tables, happy to help in any small way.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157005
157006
>>157003
He works with a half smile, and a determined diligence unlike the scared and frantic pace she observed in him earlier.

Amber recalls her dream. Mustard looked exasperated, angry, raising her voice at her, and pleading with her not to go with the mysterious orange stallion who wore the dress of a yak maiden. He looked like he wanted to tell her that if she left with him, they were over, and there was no going back. If he had said that, Amber may have decided in that moment to stay with Mustard, instead of leaving with the stallion. But he can't, and he doesn't. So she doesn't, and she can't. Something draws her to go with him. She leaves the hotel ballroom with its gilded walls, chandeliers and patterned carpets, and goes down the hallway and outside. The automobile that waits is modern in looks with curves, black and chrome, and its white wall tires, and it serves a sharp contrast against the antiquarian braided stallion who speaks little, but always with strength and conviction. He looks as young as thirty, but there was never any question that he was much older. He holds the door open for Amber, then takes the drivers seat. As he drives the vehicle away from the covered entrance to the hotel and onto the Baltimare street, Amber begins to realize that she is not in control of where the car is going, or indeed, that she doesn't even know where it is going. The mystery of the whole situation, not knowing who he was, what he wanted, or where he was taking her, was always a part of the excitement. Now, she recognizes the danger, and wonders if she has blundered.

Amber and Mustard wipe down and clean off all of the tables they could be expected to, and are soon both done with their shifts. Mustard looks over to Amber with a charmed smile.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157006
157007
>>157005
Amber thinks about that dream, about what it means. Mustard really looked hurt in that, which almost made her reconsider, but her logic has been that she can always make it up to him later. The mysterious stallion didn't seem threatening at all, albeit mysterious, and Amber never liked shying away from adventure. Yet there's always an element of danger, and wasn't she warned by High Sewn against going with strange stallions?

She returns his smile and nuzzles him, provided they aren't in view of a lot of customers. However, right now one biological need trumps another. "Want to get a bite to eat?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157007
157008
>>157006
Mustard closes his eyes and nuzzles her, a little less concerned about who sees. She can tell quickly he wants to nuzzle her much more than he is able.

"Sure." He says, smiling to her, and holding his tail high
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157008
157009
>>157007
Smiling, she suggests, "Let's get some tasty food from the kitchen. Usually they have leftovers." Her stomach grumbles for effect.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157009
157010
>>157008
"They might." he says. "I can also take you to a diner if you like."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157010
157011
>>157009
"No no no, I like the food here. I'm honored though." She heads back to the kitchen.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157011
157012
>>157010
Back in the kitchen is the zebra colt, and a unicorn stallion of an orange-brownish color. There is leftover sautéed onion, and a couple plates that were sent back. Creamy paprika soup, and a bell pepper cut open and stuffed with rice and vegetables.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157012
157013
>>157011
"Hello fellers! I haven't had anything to eat all day, may I have a little?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157013
157014
>>157012
The unicorn looks back to Amber briefly, and says "those are plates that have been sent back and things that have been leftover. I can't promise they haven't been touched or that they have been cooked correctly, and we would not serve them to customers."

The little black and white striped colt in his white uniform and white hat, however, is happy to approach Amber
"Well sure miss. Take what you want."
He actually brings the plates to Amber. He is definitely younger than her by at least a year.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157014
157015
>>157013
"Aw, thanks, much appreciated," she says thankfully to the colt. She picks up the pepper plate with her mouth and the soup with one of her forehooves, very carefully taking them back to Mustard.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157015
157016
>>157014
She can use her back as well.
Mustard sits at a table, looking happily at Amber as she walks back to join him.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157016
157017
>>157015
She doesn't want to spill anything on her dress.
She sets the dishes before him on a free table, beaming. "Take your pick," she says.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157017
157018
>>157016
He looks at he dishes
"Oh, that's okay Amber. I ate before coming here."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157018
157019
>>157017
"Are you sure? I can split something with you," she suggests with a smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157019
157020
>>157018
"You take what you like. I'll finish the rest." He says
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157020
157021
>>157019
She starts out with the soup, taking a spoonful and tasting the flavor.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157021
157022
>>157020
Creamy with ground vegetables or lentils or something. Paprika heavy. Spicy.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157022
157023
>>157021
She moves it around in her mouth, thinking about it. Would be better with some bread.

"Mustard, could you please go back and get some bread? Make sure you have some for yourself, too."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157023
157024
>>157022
"Uh, okay." He says, and gets up and leaves the table
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157024
157025
>>157023
She continues to enjoy the soup, though it's a little spicier than what she's used to.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157025
157026
>>157024
Salt Mixer looks over, and almost approaches. Almost.

Mustard Trim returns with a third of a loaf, and a burned half a loaf

"Uh, this is all they had." He offers the bread to her
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157026
157027
>>157025
She smiles back at Salt. She realizes they've hardly talked at all, other than the passing of instruction.

"Thank you kindly." She takes the burned half.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157027
157028
>>157026
Salt Mixer looks over confused at Amber. Whatever she's thinking or wants, he doesn't want to approach about it.

The bread is crunchy, as burned bread tends to be. Mustard does not eat.
"So, tell me about your day"
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157028
157029
>>157027
Amber is quite hungry and has to talk between bites. "I think it was a pleasant day. High Sewn told me about why the price of clothes keeps going up. Sadly, there's not much any of us can do about it."

"But I did make a sale today, all on my own!" she says cheerfully. "Well, I didn't do the measurements or the adjustment, but otherwise it was."

"Please, dip your bread in the soup and enjoy it," she offers.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157029
157030
>>157028
"Aww, well that's too bad. What did she have to say about it?"

He looks up to her
"Really? That's great! Ever thought of a future in sales?" He smiles
"Now Measurements and adjustments, that's something I would do."

After some hesitance, he rips off some bread, and places it in the soup, and then eats it. Then he does it again.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157030
157031
>>157029
"A lot of the things ponies want are used up in the war and there's less of it for us. Meanwhile, there are more bits around so it'll take more to buy anything."

"Miss Sewn told me it takes years to get any good at it…"

And so they dine.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157031
157032
2572546.gif
>>157030
Whether something so inelegant as what Amber and Mustard Trim are doing to the food can properly be called "dining" is a bit questionable.

"Yeah, I've noticed things are getting more expensive.."

And in response to "It takes years"
"So do most things that are worthy being good at."

He sneaks in a bite of the pepper
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157032
157033
>>157031
"I don't think I would be good at sales though. My cutie mark is in music, I should focus on that."

Between the two of them, the soup is almost gone, so Mustard is wise to taste the pepper before his ravenous mate claims it.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157033
157034
>>157032
"Well, I think you should then. Have you eaten today?" He asks

Mustard takes only as much as he thinks Amber won't eat, letting Amber have first pick.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157034
157035
>>157033
"Not at all. I bought some things to cook with, but there was nothing left to buy things to cook. Not even oats."

She switches over to the pepper dish.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157035
157036
>>157034
"Oh." He says, smiling awkwardly. He leaves the pepper dish to her.

"Nothing left?" He asks
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157036
157037
>>157035
"I smelled some delicious onions in there. So they must have something," she says, smiling.

Even so, she eats only half the pepper, saving the rest for him.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157037
157038
>>157036
"I do like onions" He says. He waits cautiously on the pepper, leaving it be for a minute. He occasionally looks down at it.

"It's been a long day" he says
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157038
157039
>>157037
"Don't tell me you weren't able to eat at all today, either," she asks, slightly alarmed.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157039
157040
>>157038
"No no. I had lunch at school, and when I went home." He says

"I mean, it wasn't much of a dinner, but I was able to make something before leaving."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157040
157041
>>157039
She looks relieved. "Oh, that's good. Why don't you have the rest of this pepper? You're a growing colt."
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.157041
157042
>>157040
He looks at her, blinks, and then slowly slides the pepper towards himself.

It’s like a manticore tearing apart an antelope.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157042
157043
>>157041
She looks in amazement as this pony is practically insatiable yet so scrawny.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.157043
157044
>>157042
It’s hard to say whether it’s more surprising that he’s that hungry, or that he likely would have gone the remainder of the night without eating but for Amber’s offering.

The two are done when there is nothing left to consume.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157044
157045
>>157043
She smiles warmly at him. "You're a wonderful pony, Mustard."
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.157045
157046
>>157044
He smiles, and moves his hoof across to rub her foreleg and fur.
“D’awww, and you’re the sweetest, cutest little filly I ever met.”
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157046
157047
>>157045
She blushes and smiles at him. "Thank you so much." She doesn't ask how many sweet, cute fillies he has actually met.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.157047
157048
>>157046
“Want to go back to your place?” He asks her
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157048
157049
>>157047
"Hold on."

She goes over to the bar to see Salt Mixer. Hopefully she's alone.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
?
No.157049
157050
>>157048
pony holds on

Salt Mixer can’t be had truly alone, but she can most certainly have her attention alone, and out of earshot. Salt Mixer sees Amber trotting up to the bar.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157050
157052 157053
>>157049
That will do. She whispers, with an awkward grin on her face.

"Hello ma'am, my coltfriend and I are off work now. We live in different parts of town and I don't him to walk home alone. Is there a private place around here where we can…be together, without bothering anypony and without spending any money?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157052
157053 157054
>>157050
She looks to Amber with a somewhat surprised expression. She then turns around, tells the divorcee who has been chatting with her she has to tend to business, and then moves in closer to Amber to focus even more attention on her. She asks Amber at a slightly greater volume than Amber spoke to her:
"Who is your coltfriend?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157053
>>157050
>>157052
[1d20 = 15]
[1d20 = 12]
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157054
157055
>>157052
She blushes a bit. "Mustard Trim," she says bashfully.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157055
157056
>>157054
Her eyes go wide, and a grin starts across her face that grows larger by the moment, until she has a wide smile showing teeth. She looks over to De Sew and calls out to her

"Hey, Sew, come over here."
The black unicorn mare with a fiery red mane stops talking to some stallion, and walks over

"Yes?" She asks. Salt Mixer looks to Amber

"Miss Amber. Can you tell us who you are dating?"
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157056
157057
>>157055
"Uh…."

She looks between the two with wide eyes, like a pony caught in front of headlights.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157057
157058
>>157056
Salt Mixer, with a wide smile, says to Amber
"Well little filly. Do you have a coltfriend?"
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157058
157059
>>157057
"Y-yes…it's Mr. Trim."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157059
157060
>>157058
Salt Mixer looks over to De Sew with a gleeful expression. De Sew, by contrast, sighs, and looks slightly defeated. She opens a pouch, pulls out a wad of cash, and extracts from it a 10 bit note, which she hoofs over to Salt Mixer. She cannot make eye contact with Salt Mixer as she does this, but Salt Mixer gladly takes it.

"Less than a week!" Salt Mixer says. "We have to tell Cornpop"

De Sew starts to recover, and looks back to Salt Mixer
"Cornpop said two weeks, right?"

Salt Mixer:
"Yes, but he though it would be Xandoo."

De Sew:
"Xandoo or Mustard, one of the two."

Salt Mixer:
"Well, then I guess you owe him 5 bits. Anyways, this little filly has a question for me, I'll talk to you in a few."

De Sew walks away, and back to the stallion she was talking to, while Salt Mixer turns her attention back to Amber, and leans over the table to be closer to her.

"So, little filly? What hours of the day are you wanting this private time? Because it makes a difference."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157060
157061
>>157059
Amber is absolutely baffled by the behavior of the two mares. How was this a major event?

"Um…tonight? It doesn't have to be right away, but we will be goin' back to our separate homes."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157061
157062
>>157060
"If all you are wanting is a few minutes, I can let you use our back office. There's a couch in there and everything. Locks on the door... But I'm wrapping up business. If you want somewhere you can linger, there's a building two blocks away where one portion was collapsed in during the revolt and it hasn't been rebuilt since. There's no lights, no heating, it's dirty and not necessarily safe at night. Honestly though, you get what you pay for. If you want to spend the night with someone, go to their place, go to your place, or go to a hotel. Get a taxi if transportation is an issue."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157062
157063
>>157061
She smiles gratefully. "Thank you. Let me talk it over." She goes back to Mustard and explains the options.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157063
157064
>>157062
>bombed out building
"That sounds pretty neat. Maybe we should go there some day"

>Back office
"Wait. Seriously?"

>Hotel room
"I don't think we can afford that, and you have you apartment, so we don't need one."

>Go back to your places
"I like your apartment, Amber. I would like it more if there were warm water and more clean sheets, but um, I mean, it's nice. I like spending time with you there. I like spending time with you anywhere, but it's personal there.
My house would be great if I could get it empty. There's about an hour after the end of school that my mom is still at work, and so is my sister, but I think you work that time."

>taxi
"I mean, if it really is dangerous, I can take a taxi. It's not that much money, really. And it's only a couple miles anyways. I could walk that far."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157064
157066
>>157063
"So…does the office sound good to you? We could always walk back to my apartment afterward if you want."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157066
157067
>>157064
He moves his nose up, and nuzzles her
“I’d like to have you an hour or more, but so long as I get to have you for a few minutes tonight, I will be happy.” He says
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157067
157068
>>157066
She nickers at his action.

"Me too, I've missed you all day." Does she know where the back office is?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157068
157069
>>157067
Not really.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157069
157070
>>157068
With Mustard in tow, she bashfully asks Salt Mixer where the back office is.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157070
157071
>>157069
Salt Mixer has a huge, almost mischievous smile.

"There's a hall to the left of the bar, on the side opposite from the entrance, where there is a hall that connects to another business in the building, and to the kitchen. The door on your left is the office. It locks from the inside, but I also have a key. Never go there for more than 15 minutes, that is my rule, and do not go there while you are on shift, although maybe if it's the last 30 minutes of a slow shift I can let it slide. You can cry out if a colt or stallion crosses the line, but that is the one and only time I ever want to hear what you are doing back there. Please remember that I actually do have to use that office sometimes, so don't stay there too long, and keep the doors locked during private times as a courtesy so no one walks in. Please, please, please always be discrete. Try not to be seen going in with a stallion at the same time as you, and make sure no one is looking.

Please understand that the owner does not want the office to be used for anything like that. The reason I allow it, is because I do not want intoxicated employees to go home with stallions. I think that if they are told to go to the backroom instead, they will be much less likely to do anything at all, and less likely to do anything they will regret. I am sure you will be much less likely to be forced. I absolutely will not tolerate anything being stolen. Do not get in a physical fight or argument - take that outside. I don't mean to assume what exactly it is you want to do, but do not leave behind love stains or used condoms for the owner or myself to find."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157071
157072
>>157070
Amber can feel her knees shake, as her private activities are precisely known to her boss. "I–I understand," she gulps. "It'll be left precisely how we find it."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157072
157073
>>157071
Poor little filly.

She nods
"Good. I have a thirty five year old shipyard worker who just got divorced, and De Sew has a twenty five year old something or other who's kind of handsome, and both them of them have been complimenting us and tipping us well. They probably hope they are on the short list for the backroom or taking us back home. But no, it's going to be the scrawny, runty high school student who messes up orders, and hasn't paid for anything who gets the privilege. So please, enjoy your time with your coworker. I am locking all doors by 10:15 though, so hurry."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157073
157074
>>157072
"Oh-okay. Thank you," she says, and doesn't waste any more time heading there with Mustard, leading him by a distance.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157074
157075
>>157073
Mustard walks behind her, shortly thereafter.

Amber sees that there are three doors, one on the end, one on the left, and one on the right. Naturally she opens the one on the right. Inside, Amber sees that it's actually kind of a small room, with a desk with many papers on it, no windows, a couple book shelves, a grey fabric couch, a chair, two filing cabinets, a yellow light, and a lingering smell of cigarettes. There is certainly plenty of floor for Amber's purposes as well.

Mustard just looks around the room in curiosity, though he does rub his body against her.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157075
157076
>>157074
It's a tidy little room decidedly not intended for her purpose, so she resolves not to cause any mess. Just like yesterday, the prospect of making love in a private, yet strange and even risky, place is highly titillating.

"H-how do you want to do this?" she asks Mustard, her voice quavering. She is still wearing her wool dress.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157076
157077
>>157075
Among other things, inside the room is a telephone, a blanket, and a fan.

Mustard Trim moves behind Amber, and lifts up her skirt, exposing her hindquarters. He stares at it, with a proud smile.

"Is this the only time I will get with you until tomorrow?"
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157077
157078
>>157076
She has a nice and shapely plot, her ruddy tail hanging down beneath those firm buttocks. Then she lifts it, and he gets a fine view of the supple skin of her privates. Her labia twitch slightly and he can see something pink and smooth poke out slightly at their bottom.

"You can come back to my apartment with me if you really want after this," she proposes, looking back at him. "You do have things to clean up with, right?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157078
157079
>>157077
"If we could get like a rag... I think that so long as it's on the floor and not on the couch, we should be fine."

Mustard Trim jumps up, and places his hindlegs overtop of Amber, standing on her shoulders. He moves his hindquarters closer, and the edge of his penis touches her vulva, then pushes it aside. He is already inside of her, and pushing deeper in.

"Can you keep all or most of it inside of you?"
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157079
157080
>>157078
Hindlegs? That's a difficult but interesting position

"I-I can try," she says, giggling then softly moaning from the contact. He has a hard time pushing in as her vagina is too tight, but then it relaxes to let him in easily.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157080
157081
>>157079
reee his forelegs
"Okay Amber." If she is tight, this only provokes him to be forceful. He thrusts into her, and starts repeated thrusts, as deep as he can manage at the angle, at a rate that while not "fast" is rapid for a starting pace. His belly makes contact with her rump, tail, and part of her dress.

"When I am done with you here, I would like it if you gave me the chance to make love to you at your apartment."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157081
157082 157083
>>157080
"Oh, okay. We can–oh!–we can do that."

She wishes she was able to enjoy more cuddling beforehand (beforehoof?), but Mustard is impatient and there's limited time. She moans out an "Oh!" every time he pushes deep inside of her, his member roughly pushing her walls aside. She's not too wet right now, but she enjoys the feeling of Mustard on top of her.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157082
157083 157091
>>157081
Mustard is separated from Amber by her dress, save for the walls of her vagina, the top of her rump, and the base of her tail. That, and his hind legs occasionally rub against her. He tries to lay on her, but is unable to get a good angle, and stands up. Amber feels the friction certainly, especially the less wet she is. He makes heavier breathing sounds, and moves forward at a determined pace.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157083
157091
>>157082
>>157081
Mustard Trim has continued in this state for some time. He's certainly more than halfway there. And then he stops. He just stops. After a few seconds, he pulls himself out of her, and dismounts. He moves around to her side, so that he can make eye contact. He looks sad.

"The truth is that you don't want me to come by your apartment tonight. So I'm not going to make you. I only have a few minutes with you. I only have a single go at you. So let's go to the couch. I want to make it count."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157085
157086
>>156617
Mint Marine is by the small, ruined pier at the edge of the water, looking into it. He notices Silver, and looks up towards him.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157086
157087
>>157085
"What do you think of it?" he asks the small colt.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157087
157088
>>157086
“It’s not my first time to see the bay. But I think it’s the first time I’ve stayed in a house on the bay.” He looks out on the bay
“My aunt’s house was on a river. Well, not on it but pretty neat it. Actually a marshy wetland. I liked that. I would go out every day and spend time on the marsh. I like this too, I think. It’s different. I don’t think I’ll want to spend as much time away from the house here, I hope. It’s new.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157088
157089
>>157087
The stallion smiles at the colt.

"I was thinking of getting boat when I get some extra money. Not big or fancy boat, just something to head out onto bay for leisure.
Park it here after we fix up jetty."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157089
157090
>>157088
“A boat!” He looks up at silver, excited.

“What don’t you have? I mean, that you won’t get soon.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157090
157092
>>157089
"Well, I do not know. This is first time living in house like this, or living by sea, so many ideas come to my mind."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157091
157092 157094 157095 157096
>>157082
>>157083
She coos and moans with each movement. It's not the most intimate placement of him on top of her, but it's still very pleasurable. Initially she is mostly dry and it's almost painful, but either she lubricates herself or she has an emission of precum, or a mix of both, that makes the experience more slick.

She is almost there herself when he pulls out, and she is definitely breathing heavily, even desperately. She nuzzles his shoulder aggressively, play-biting at the skin a couple of times.

"Mustard, whatever you want, I want. Heh…please, come by my apartment. I love you, I want nothing but you." She rubs her bare rump against his.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157092
157093 157094
>>157091
[1d20 = 19]

>>157090
"How long have you had it?" Mint Marine asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157093
157094
>>157092
"Not long at all. It has not even been very long since I arrived in city."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157094
157095 157096 157097 157101
>>157091
>>157092
Mustard looks around the room, and sees, of all things, rags on the shelf. He picks them up and places them carefully on a location on the couch. Then he picks up Amber, and tosses her over on her back on the couch.

>>157093
"You've done a lot since you got here." He says

"More than I would have thought possible."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157095
157096
>>157091
>>157094
[1d20 = 16]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157096
157098 157099
>>157091
>>157095
>>157094
No, he isn't the strongest stallion in the world. But he does have the strength to physically place Amber where he wants. As soon as her head lies on the armrest, her back on the cushions, and her dress is pulled up, Mustard gets over top of her and penetrates both pairs of lips, kissing her passionately
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157097
157099
>>157094
"Ooh, hehe." After enjoying the view of his figure while he assembles the rags, she giggles as she is thrown onto the couch. "You're so strong," she says with a flushed face. She pulls her skirt back, exposing all of her legs and even her teats.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157098
157099
>>157096
"Mmmm~," she moans into his mouth, feeling his warm girth push its way inside of her. Her hind leg that's hanging free shakes a bit.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157099
157100
>>157098
>>157096
>>157097
Mustard tries to reach down with one hoof to try to rub her teats, though the other hoof must dig into the armrest to keep him stable. He starts thrusting into her again, with a smooth angle. His tongue almost stops resting a moment in her mouth as he gives her more action lower on her body.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157100
157103
>>157099
It's not the best angle but still, supple and soft. He can feel her firm, conical nipples.

Amber moans softly into his mouth as she can feel him pressing her walls apart, and their closing back together with each retreat, again and again.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157101
157102
>>157094
Silver nods in agreement.

"I should bring your things inside from vehicle, now that I have alerted household that you are here."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157102
157111
>>157101
"Yes." He says.

"Uh, do I have a room? I know you had us get sleeping bags..."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157103
157104
>>157100
And thrust he does, pushing her apart with relatively slow movements. He puts more energy into the kiss, making more contact with his lips. From this new position, Amber can look into his eyes, he can feel his lips, and she can feel his chest, albeit through her dress. He rubs her nipples even more, and giggles while still in Amber's mouth.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157104
157105
>>157103
She gazes into his soft blue eyes, pushing her mouth against his, her tongue up and past his lips. She makes small noises fairly regularly with these movements; when he thrusts in her jittery hind leg presses up against his rump, and falls away when he moves out. Her vagina lightly grabs his penis as he moves out, feeling him pull against the resistance. Her nipples feel pleasant as he plays with them and she coos softly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157105
157106
>>157104
He lets her intrude inside of him, onto his large, paprika tasting tongue. He tastes something odd on her and winces, but still continues. He presses her teats in, and then raises his hindlegs up, sending himself as deep inside of her as he can manage. His medial ring is inside of her, and he has begun to flare. Most of his movements traverse only a short distance, keeping himself (mostly) deep inside her.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157106
157107
>>157105
She moans into his mouth more loudly as he presses up against her cervix. As he continues his shorter movements she slowly twists her lower body this way and that, feeling his flare press up against her ridges and bumps in different ways.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157107
157108
>>157106
He makes a slight sideways movement, trying to get inside her in a new angle. Meanwhile, he picks up the pace, moving in and out at a faster rate. He makes several "ah!" sounds along the way. He lowers his hoof even further, and tries to rub her clitoris and labia in that narrow space his belly will allow.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157108
157109
>>157107
Amber closes her eyes, breathing heavily through her nose to the point she snorts several time. It may be difficult for him to reach, but she can feel him push against her sensitive clitoris as she arches her back a bit, pushing her rump down into the couch. If he's still kissing her, she pulls away and gasps at the sensations. She did a hard day of work, and now her true love is touching her clitoris tenderly with his frog as he occupies her private tunnel. That smooth rod of his is rubbing against her labia and her pink sensitive walls. Now his wide flare is pushing in and out right up to her inner barrier.

She looks like she wants to make a louder noise, but although her mouth opens wide she just makes a squeak in pleasure. Those short forelegs of hers grip onto Mustard's withers tightly as she shudders. He can feel wetness squirt around his shaft as she squeezes him tight, those soft bumps and ridges pressed hard against every part of his phallus in her.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157109
157110
>>157108
With Ambers squeak, he smiles, and presses his nose against hers, rubbing it with a nuzzle. He presses his other hoof against her clitoris, rubbing against her as he can. He moves his belly further away, making it easier to rub her as he greatly picks up the pace. He closes his eyes, and snorts. Now, his thrusts come quickly, as his flare moves along much of her insides.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157110
157112
>>157109
She nose-kisses him back, grinning wildly in an orgasmic gaze. Her moans are louder and irregular, and a musky scent is discernible even past the cigarette smoke.

"Ahhh…OH-huh-OH…oooohh…."

Her relaxing of her muscles makes his continued thrusts possible, as well as the generous amount of secretions that coat her insides and run down her rump. That little clitoris is very easy to find and every little touch seems to cause another jerk or spasm. Or maybe it's because of his flare plowing her in and out as she squirms underneath him.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157111
157112
>>157102
"Eh...I will think on how to sort that out."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157112
157113 157115
>>157111
He tilts his head
"There isn't a room?" he asks

>>157110
He opens his eyes, and looks back into hers in a daze. The he closes his eyes again and winces, showing his teeth.

He moves away, and thrusts rapidly, then even faster. Then Amber feels a small spurt inside of her. Then all at once like a splash, or like filling a balloon with water, Amber feels a rush of liquid inside of her, instantly forcing apart the grip of her walls on him with a layer of love. He makes a whinny that he tries to keep down. He turns his head up, finally opens his eyes, and rolls them around in a raptured daze. He moves his chest down to lay on Amber, and continues thrusting back and forth, now at a lower pace.
Amber Sunset
100db8e
?
No.157113
157114 157122
VeryLewdAmber000308313323269016311005036330357346358188239335.png
>>157112
Amber's body is shaken as he pushes faster and faster, his member rapidly pushing past her wet and slippery walls. She bites her lip and squeaks in ecstasy, but when he twitches and ejaculates inside her she can't help but squeal loudly once. Completely flushed and panting, she opens her eyes and lustily gazes at him. Mustard can feel himself be slightly raised and lowered by her heavy breaths. She rubs his back as he continues pushing in and out, his copious semen all in her and dripping down her backside. Idly she wonders if by doing this regularly he's making more than before.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157114
157116
>>157113
Mustard is unable to return her lustful gaze, as in his state of ecstasy he is unable to focus his eyes on anything at all. His mouth opens, he lets out a loud breath, and he pants slightly. Once he recovers, he is able to look into her eyes with a look of alloyed lust, staring as he continues thrust after thrust after thrust, albeit at a slower pace and with much less friction. She thinks this is the most of his love that she's felt inside of her.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.157115
157117
>>157112
"I have been getting lot of people without home to turn to, lately."
Amber Sunset
100db8e
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No.157116
157117
>>157114
It's an odd feeling, his thrusts in and out in a viscous sea inside her. His hooves are still on her vulva, and his shaft brushing past her labia still sends trills of pleasure. She hopes he doesn't stop.

"I love you," she says with a sigh as he lies on top of her.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157117
157118 157120
>>157115
"Awww... But you give them a home?" He asks

>>157116
He does not stop, but continues. His new slow pace is unlikely to bring either of the two to orgasm, but he doesn't seem to care. He bends his left knee so that he is propped up over Amber on his elbow, and his chest contacts Amber as he more or less las on top of her. His right hoof, still on her genitals, is pressed between their bodies.

Mustard does not return the words "I love you." He does, however, return a nuzzle against the side of Amber's head, against her neck, and against her ears, which he nips several times. He moves his left hoof to rub against Amber's fur on her head, neck, and ears.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.157118
157119
>>157117
Silver nods.

"I also try to help those who want place of their own. One mare from Skynavia now has apartment in city. I need to see her again, soon, see how she is doing."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157119
157121
>>157118
He wags his tail
"What about us?" He asks Silver

"What about me?"
Amber Sunset
100db8e
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No.157120
157122
>>157117
This gentle congress is pleasurable, though whenever he pulls back he seems to take out some semen which runs onto her anus and dock. Amber treasures his warmth as well as the rhythm of his breath and heartbeat.

She giggles with the nuzzles and nips, and her own left forehoof runs along his mane.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.157121
157123
>>157119
He smiles at him again.

"I will. I have been thinking about adopting, once I have additional room in house. Colts need space to themselves after all. I believe Dark Star is potentially interested in adopting, too."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157122
157124
>>157113
I love this image

>>157120
His mane, though short, is tangled already. He moves just a little further away, which he does to increase the speed of his thrusting. The amount of liquid inside of Amber slowly starts to decrease

Mustard takes this time to kiss Amber again, and to stare into her eyes.

[1d20 = 7]
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157123
157125
3AD418F9-CE6C-44C2-8A3B-5FC9B5B508A9.png
>>157121
“…. Really?”
Amber Sunset
100db8e
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No.157124
157126
>>157122
Those purple eyes peer back into his, full of love and pleasure. She moans softly into his mouth some more. There is a very audible squelching sound as he picks up speed.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157125
157127
>>157123
Silver nods firmly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157126
157139
>>157124
Amber's colt moves his hoof away from underneath him, and tries to place it next to Amber's head for physical support. He mistakenly places the wrong part of his hoof on the armrest, then moves it. He places his tongue in her, and presses it against hers. But he doesn't keep it. He moves further away from her so that his muzzle is above hers, and he continues staring into her eyes. His eyes are more possessive, more determined, and more lustful now - hardened. Mustard has increased the pace on Amber. He increases it further still until he is shaking the couch, which thankfully is solid. His motions would be absolutely rough on Amber if he hadn't already filled her.

[1d20 = 9]
[1d20 = 1]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157127
157128
>>157125
Mint Marine has a wide smile, and his tail wags. Then the small unicorn jumps forward, pouncing on Silver's neck
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157128
157130
>>157127
"Wah!"

Silver, assuming the little colt is pouncing on him to hug him, wraps his forelegs around Mint and hugs him back while laughing.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157130
157131
>>157128
And the small colt is indeed attempting a hug.
"I always wanted a father" he says. "Can I move in? Is there a school around here? When are you getting the boat?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.157131
157132
>>157130
He gives the colt a light reassuring squeeze.

"Easy, little one, slow down. First things first is getting additional room to serve as bedroom, which at rate at which things have been happening hopefully will not take long at all."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157132
157133
>>157131
The little pony is squeezed
The little pony breaks out of the hug, has an embarrassed smile, and lays down on his belly on the rock.

“Okay…” he says, looking up towards Silver. “When can I get a room?” He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.157133
157134
>>157132
"Like I said, soon. I just need to complete job or two to be able to hire contractors and builders. Anyways, it would be good idea to meet other members of household, first."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157134
157135
>>157133
“Okay.” He says. He lingers lying on the ground a little bit longer, until it’s obvious that he needs to stand up, and follow Silver into the house.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.157135
157136
>>157134
And thus Silver leads the little colt into the house.
Anonymous
8363296
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No.157136
157137
>>157135
The two enter through the back door after going up the wooden steps and onto the patio. Inside, White Orchid is talking to Jubilosa, and Paper Clipping is standing up, going towards the kitchen. It’s kind of odd to see the ecru unicorn colt standing upright, with bandages that wrap all the way around him, and a thin, greyhound like body that almost resembles Jubilosa’s.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.157137
157250
>>157136
Silver looks back and down at Mint to gauge his reaction, while his ears turn and pivot to listen in on what White Orchid and Jubilosa are talking about.

"What do you think?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157139
157141
>>157126
"Heh…"

A strand of drool hangs between them as Amber is rutted. She likes this look Mustard adopts: stronger, tougher, possessive. He already put his seed in her, but she will always be his, they will always bring bliss to each other. She trembles in pleasure as she feels him roughly push in and out along her marehood. Thick globs of semen have been pulled out and cover her vulva, anus, and dock, as well as his scrotum.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157141
157142
>>157139
He continues, breaking eye contact to now stare at some undefined point on the floor past the armrest, and indeed past the floor, past the ground, the bedrock, and into the unknown earth. He pulls his lips back, showing his teeth, and he makes another small snort, and then a whinny. He moves even faster, until he is pushing Amber up and down, rubbing her back against her dress, pushing her head over the armrest, and slamming into her hindquarters with power. The sound of his testicles hitting her anus and rump becomes louder, as well as the feel of it. As more and more liquid is pulled out of her by her movement, the action becomes rougher, and the feel of himself inside of her, most especially the flare and ring, becomes more pronounced

Mustard whinnies, though he has the presence of mind to cut it short.

Amber doesn't have to wait long. As he presses in and out, in and out, she feels the flare enlarge, and then her insides become wetter, and filled with fluid once again. He slows down, and rolls his eyes, before hanging his head down towards Amber once again.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157142
157143
>>157141
Amber moans again, then louder, as she can feel him more and more as she gets used. She closes her eyes and concentrates on the sensation he gives her as she bounces up and down on her back. She rubs his sides with her forehooves as her hind hooves curl in pleasure; her mane hangs over the curtain as her head is thrown back, showing her neck. The ever-quickening motion intoxicates her mind with pleasure and emotions, as she feels his testes hit against her wet skin with a loud plap plap plap.

As he twitches and his flare grows, she squirms, whimpers and snorts. Mustard feels her walls clench in on him, sealing his fluid inside.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157143
157145
>>157142
Mustard Trim has his own semi formal dress shirt that he wears for work. Amber feels this as she holds onto him.

He stops moving, and takes several labored breathes through his open mouth. He looks down at Amber, and laughs with a “hehehe”

He nuzzles her nose, still standing there over top and inside of her.

“I’m glad you’ve decided to work here, Amber. You’ve made it so much better.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157145
157146
>>157143
She pulls her head up and looks at him with a flushed, grinning face, breathing heavily and giggling. She nuzzles him back, clenching on him just a little more.

"Same," she says with heady breath. "I could work hard all day in the fields, and this moment would make it all worthwhile."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157146
157147
>>157145
He makes a couple more thrusts - slow, and not moving a very long distance; he’s not trying to escape her grip - in requital, and moves in to nuzzle her nose.

“I wish it could be like this forever.” He says

[1d20 = 6]
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157147
157148
>>157146
His warmth and that odd wetness feel so odd, she can't help but jitter. She nuzzles him back with heady breaths.

"Me too…" she says, joining her lips to his in a kiss.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157148
157149
>>157147
"Hehehe" he giggles, before she presses her lips to his. Warm, soft, spread across a large muzzle, tender-

knock knock knock

"We're closing up. Make sure you have everything picked up and cleaned up before you leave."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157149
157150
>>157148
She pulls away, groaning.

"Okay, we will!" she yells at the door. She looks back at Mustard with a tired smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157150
157151
>>157149
Mustard Trim, however, looks more embarrassed. His ears go down when he hears the knocks. He pulls himself out of and off of Amber and stands up next to the couch. He tries to tend to the rags, and to wipe up the mess on Amber. He also tries to wipe the mess off of his hoof.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157151
157152
>>157150
"Ooh!" She still lies on her back, forelegs folded, with a flushed grin on her face. Her skirt is bunched up around her upper torso, leaving her lower body exposed.

As for the mess…there's a lot. Another thick glob comes out of her lips and drips down. The hair on the inside of her rump's fissure is caked with his seed, while it also covers her anus, her dock, and part of her tail. Trying not to get it all over, she stays still and lets him clean her, watching him with an embarrassed smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157152
157153
>>157151
Mustard Trim has an embarrassed look on his face as he wipes her vagina, wipes away by her anus, her dock, part of her tail, her rump... He reaches a rag down and wipes himself, then sees that there is something on the floor where he placed his hoof, then he turns the rags over to try to give an increased surface area... It's not pretty.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157153
157154
>>157152
She twitches a little as he touches her. "It was very nice of Ms. Salt to let us do this."

One he's cleaned most of her, she carefully flips over to stand on the floor. Her tail remains outstretched away from her backside. "Would you like some help?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157154
157155
>>157153
"I still have to wonder if it was a trick of some kind."
He does smile, admiring her parts, and how it now gapes open. But he has to move on to clean up other things.

"Let's get cleaned up quickly. We need to get out of here. There are only two rags, and one of them was underneath you. The other is covered in mess."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157155
157156 157157
>>157154
"Mhm."

She examines the rag that was underneath her and which protected the couch.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157156
157157
>>157155
[1d20 = 16]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157157
157158
>>157155
>>157156
Amber may believe her liaisons with her coworker to be harmless, while Mustard Trim fears consequences. Amber can, however, be sure that this little dishrag has suffered greatly from Amber's romance, as it is now thoroughly covered in her and Mustard's love, though it seems to have been tarnished by stains long prior to Mustard grabbing it. Mustard placed it well, for in its sacrifice, the couch has been saved.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157158
157159
>>157157
Amber breathes a sigh of relief and folds it up and carries it. If there's a spot on the floor she'll try to clean it, but mainly she looks to throw away the messy towel.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157159
157160
>>157158
How an earth pony carries a used cumrag is perhaps an interesting topic for speculation.

There is a small spot of Amber on the armrest where Mustard tracked it with his hoof, another small spot on the floor where he stepped down, and two small spots on the floor where Mustard dripped. Not that much spillage, and hard to notice.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157160
157161
>>157159
Mustard may be disappointed to see that she doesn't let any of his wasted sperm touch her mouth, instead she carries the rag with a hoof and walks on three legs. Well, "walking" is a bit generous, as she very stiffly shuffles along, every movement still sending tingles. She spits on a cleaner side of the rag and tries getting rid of those spots.

"Ooh, that was so good…Mustard, how does my rear end look?" Her skirt is still bunched up over her back and she has her tail stick out straight behind her.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157161
157163
>>157160
Mustard Trim has a number of emotions, and disappointment is not one. He carries his own rag in a similar manner and is clearly disgusted by it. He bends his head down to look at her rear, lingering for a bit longer than is really necessary

"Uh... your dress will hide that, but you might want to go to the bathroom."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157163
157164
>>157161
"That's a good idea. Hopefully I can use the bathroom here." She drops her tail down and rears back suddenly to let down her skirt, then turns to leave.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157164
157165
>>157163
It's already been several minutes - well, probably two minutes - since the knock on the door. This hallway is distinct from the one that leads to the bathroom and kitchen, so Amber must walk all the way around the bar. (Unless she dares to cut through the kitchen).
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157165
157166
>>157164
Although the kitchen staff are hardly prudes, it would be highly embarrassing to cut through there at this point. She tries walking around the bar.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157166
157167
>>157165
(Does Amber know the kitchen staff?)

Salt Mixer, who is going through the register, turns around to look at Amber as she walks out, smirking.

Mustard Trim follows a few pony lengths behind Amber in his own walk of shame, trying to keep his rag out of sight. He cannot make eye contact with Salt Mixer.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157167
157168
>>157166
Certainly not very well.

Amber makes eye contact with Salt Mixer, grinning bashfully at the older mare. Her hind legs still move rather stiffly, which along with the embarrassed look and the suspicious rags make it evident she's had a very good time.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157168
157169
>>157167
Salt Mixer’s grin shows more teeth in the back of the mouth than the front, and her light purple eyes show well under the bangs of her black mane. She watches the two as they go by. What tiny number of patrons remain are having their tabs closed, and are on the opposite side of the bar.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157169
157170
>>157168
Whether it's because Salt Mixer seems to be happy for the two of them, or because a stranger knows of their intimate encounter, Amber can't say, but she has a weird fuzzy feeling from all of it.

She enters the bathroom, keeping the door open for Mustard. What type of bathroom is it, large and segregated by sex or a more domestic style for one patron at a time?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157170
157171
>>157169
Segregated by sex. Two stalls in the girl’s bathroom.

Mustard has a “you can’t do that. That’s against the rules.” Response to being beckoned to follow her into the bathroom.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157171
157172
>>157170
Does the bathroom sound empty, at least? She looks back at him encouragingly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157172
157173
>>157171
Yes. It is empty.

“But… it’s a girl’s bathroom…”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157173
157174
>>157172
"Nopony is in here. It's closing time. Plus, I'm a girl and I'm letting you in," she says softly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157174
157175
>>157173
“Um, okay.” He follows her inside.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157175
157176
>>157174
Amber throws away the rag and takes him into one of the stalls. She starts taking off her dress.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157176
157177
>>157175
"But they'll miss that rag."

He follows her inside

"Oh..."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157177
157178
>>157176
"You don't want them to wipe off plates or counters with your…stuff, do you? It's only a rag." She leans upright against the stall's wall as she continues undoing the buttons on her dress. The yellow fur of her barrel gets revealed more and more.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157178
157179
>>157177
Presumably, he sits on the toilet. He watches her undress.

"They'll want another rag..."
Mustard is slowly starting to understand that Amber is not interested in talking right now
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157179
157180
>>157178
"I can get them another one," she says.

Finally, she is able to pull off her dress and folds it as best as she can without a table, laying it on the back of the toilet. She is now completely naked with her belly facing him. "Do you want to clean up, or do you want to come to my place?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157180
157181
>>157179
He looks down at her belly. He takes a moment to consider Amber's question.

"I wanted to go to your place..."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157181
157182
>>157180
She is standing on shaky legs, and her shallow teats low on her belly jiggle noticeably.

Hesitatingly, she asks, "At what time do you have to go to school tomorrow?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157182
157184 157186
>>157181
He does not make eye contact with her. Instead, his eyes are focused much lower

"8:00 AM" he says
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157184
157185
>>157182
How long does it take to get from Amber's apartment to Mustard's, on hoof?
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157185
157186
>>157184
Tentative answer is 25 minutes. It's a distance of approximately a mile and a half.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157186
157187
>>157182
>>157185
"I think we can make it happen. Quick, clean me up," she says, turning around. One of her hind legs is in the air and her tail is off to the side.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157187
157188
>>157186
"Uh." He takes a bit of toilet paper, and rubs it on her tail, then her dock. Then a different piece inside of her. It feels rather rough. Then another piece around her rump, trying to clean her off.

"Uh, I think that's what I can do. You may want to take a shower later though."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157188
157189
>>157187
"Ooh…" she coos. "Thank you."

She grins at him. "All good?" she asks.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157189
157190
>>157188
"I think so. Good enough at least."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157190
157191
>>157189
"Okay, let's go." For some reason she doesn't wear her dress–perhaps to save time–and carries it on her back. She leaves the stall, washes her hooves, and leaves the restroom.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157191
157192
>>157190
As Amber walks out, she hears

"Have a good night" from Salt Mixer, and "Her coltfriend was on the wait staff from some unidentified source. At least that's what she thinks she hears.

Mustard follows, though with delay. He does not have the rag.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157192
157193
>>157191
"Thank you!" she calls out to the bartender with a smile. She waits at the entrance for Mustard before leading him to her place.

Before leaving, she asks him, "Are you sure you can get home safely afterwards?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157193
157194
>>157192
"If I can't, at worst I'll have to stay the night" he says, approaching her
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157194
157195
>>157193
She frowns. She wouldn't mind him staying over except for the fact he would get in serious trouble for it. "How about I walk you back then?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157195
157197
>>157194
Salt Mixer watches them leave

He wags his tail.
"I can pay for a taxi either way" he says. "I don't get much in tips. But I get a little."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157197
157198
>>157195
Whatever Salt Mixer is thinking, Amber isn't much concerned about it. "No no no, you have to save your money…."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157198
157199
>>157197
"Oh, it's only a few bits." He says. "If it means I can be with you, it is worth it."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157199
157200
>>157198
"I love being with you too, Mustard, but you have to be thinkin' about your future." She's already started trotting.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157200
157201
>>157199
He moves along more slowly
“Are the two exclusive?”
He asks this like he doesn’t know Amber’s answer
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157201
157202
>>157200
"Not at all," she says with a smile. "It's good fun, and what's more, it's free."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157202
157203
>>157201
“That is not what I mean.” He says
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157203
157204
>>157202
"It's not being with me that's exclusive, it's taking a taxi ride home. It's better to save your money where you can, I think."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157204
157206
>>157203
"Okay..." He says

"Should I just go home, then?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157206
157207
>>157204
"Nuh-uh. Let's be together, for a little while at least." She lets him catch up and rubs her side against his. This time she's not wearing anything.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157207
157208
>>157206
He smiles, and then rubs her back, first with her body, and then with his head and neck
"Hehehe"
He almost knocks her over.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157208
157209
>>157207
The stout little filly is not easy knocked over. She giggles and pushes back into him.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157209
157210
>>157208
squeak
The tall, lanky colt has a higher center of gravity, and has to move his moves to keep balance
"hehe"
He moves besides her, and slowly but firmly presses into her. Not quite like he's trying to make her move into a garbage can or lamp post (he walks along the streetside) but, well, he does seem to try to change her trajectory.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157210
157211
>>157209
This time, Amber lets him steer her, if indeed he is trying to steer her.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157211
157212
>>157210
But he backs off, because Amber is really the one who knows how to get home
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157212
157213
>>157211
Grinning back at him, she trots a little faster.

"We're really lucky, you know."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157213
157214
>>157212
"What do you mean?" He asks, trotting along
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157214
157215
>>157213
"Not only do we work at the same place, but our manager is kind enough to lend us a room for when we have…urges."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157215
157216
>>157214
"That was, heh heh, unexpected. To be honest with you, I am still worried we are going to get fired for it. I just hope she doesn't tell my mom..."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
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No.157216
157217
>>157215
She looks worried for a moment, then laughs it off. "No, you put in too much good work for her to want to do that, and she's the only pony who knows. Maybe she likes us, or she was like me at some point."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157217
157218
>>157216
"I don't know how she feels about you. But I know that I get the bad assignments. If the seating plan has an exclave, I have to take it. The patio, I have to take it. Large parties, I have to take it. All of the easy tables and the good tippers, she sends to her friends. I do not think she likes me."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157218
157219
>>157217
"Maybe…but you're the new colt, maybe it's like that for restaurants. Maybe you're tested before you can move on."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157219
157220
>>157218
"That's been kind of my thought, but still. It feels like she doesn't like me, and whatever the reason, I'm being treated worse than the others. Also, you're newer than me, and she'll just let you have sex in the owner's office?"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157220
157222
>>157219
"Well…you were also allowed into the owner's office," she says, trying to rationalize it.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157222
157223
>>157220
"Maybe" He says

"I guess if she was trying to get the manager to fire us, I'll go work some place else."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157223
157224
>>157222
"But she would get in trouble too! She said she wanted to use that room with her coltfriend, and so did De Sew I think."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157224
157225
>>157223
He turns to her
“She did?”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157225
157226
>>157224
Nodding, she says, "She did. We're probably not the first employees to use that room. Apparently Ms. Salt lets couples use it when she thinks it would be too dangerous for them to leave or something."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157226
157227
>>157225
He looks to her
“Perhaps. That would explain why the rags were there. I’ll I’m saying is that she isn’t normally nice to me and I wasn’t expecting her to let us do that.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157227
157228
>>157226
"She must have had a change in heart, I suppose. She doesn't seem mean at all."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157228
157229
>>157227
He walks alongside her silent for several moments, contemplating her words.

“Back at the pool. You were asking if I had a crush on Saky Mixer. I wanted to say ‘no. I don’t think she likes me’.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157229
157230
>>157228
Amber is confused by the sudden new tangent. "Go on…"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157230
157231
>>157229
"Well, there isn't really much more to say about that. You asked me if I had feelings for Salt Mixer, and I wanted to say to you not only 'no' but a strong 'no'. Of course I thought that you were trying to tell me that you had feelings for me and you wanted me to ask you out."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157231
157232
>>157230
After thinking this over for a moment, she replies, "Well, I was in a way, I do really like you. But I thought it was funny to tease you just a little about it. Even if you did have feelings for her, I wouldn't like you less."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157232
157233
>>157231
"Well I can't say she isn't attractive, because she is. But I don't like being given the patio and diamond dog families, and I don't like being chastised for not knowing the menu. She does not make me feel good, and so I cannot have feelings for her."

He blinks
"Are you sure that wasn't you trying to get me to say I liked you? Because you said 'yes' when I asked you out."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157233
157234
>>157232
"I may have been hinting at it," she says, with a small giggle.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157234
157235
>>157233
Mustard Trim jumps up to pounce on Amber to ruffle her mane with both hooves
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157235
157236
>>157234
"Eep!" she cries out, then laughs as her mane is ruffled.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157236
157237
>>157235
"Hehehe" he says. He looks around, and jumps off of Amber, seemingly because he is afraid of looking like he is assaulting her. But her turns to her and nuzzles her

"Oh Amber, you're so adorable."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157237
157238
>>157236
filly is nuzzled

"Mmm, you're such a wonderful stallion yourself."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157238
157239
>>157237
“D’awww, thank Amber. I should make a pet name for you. How about teapot? You’re my little teapot, because you’re short and stout.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157239
157240
>>157238
Laughing openly, she says, "Teapot? I can't even whistle well."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157240
157241 157242
>>157239
He laughs.
“Can you? Try it. I want to hear you whistle.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157241
157242
>>157240
[1d20 = 1]
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157242
157243
>>157240
>>157241
She sucks her breath in and…

"Prsbrtspt!"

It's much more of a raspberry than a whistle.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157243
157244
>>157242
He laughs
“Oh Amber, that’s not a whistle.”
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157244
157245
>>157243
She sheepishly looks at him. "I know."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157245
157246
>>157244
“A whistle is more like this”
He makes a sound that is eerily reminiscent of the catcall the bay pony stallion gave to Amber earlier that day.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157246
157247 157248
>>157245
"Let me try!"

[1d20 = 9]
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157247
157248
>>157246
She purses her lips together and blows, but only the sound of the wind itself can be heard.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157248
157249
>>157246
>>157247
You'll get 'em next time, little pony

"Oh Amber, maybe you're just not destined to be a whistler"
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157249
157251
>>157248
"I guess I'm not much of a teapot, then," she says with a wry smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157250
157257
>>157137
Mint Marine cautiously enters the house, looking around.
"Wow.... it's so fancy."
He looks to Jubilosa
"A griffin!"
He looks to Paper Clipping
"Another unicorn"
For what it's worth, Paper Clipping is young enough that he could be the older brother of Mint Marine.

White Orchid asks Jubilosa questions that seem to make her a little uncomfortable
"So when you move across the floor, do you ever scratch them? Can you retract your claws? Is that a thing? So like, can you just grab things? Like a Unicorn? Well, not like a unicorn, but you know, you can grab things"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157251
157252
>>157249
"Awww. Well you're still little and you're still mine, I think." He smiles
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157252
157253
>>157251
She nuzzles his chin as she presses her body against his.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157253
157254
>>157252
"Hehe" He nuzzles her back, and presses his body against hers. He wants to place a leg over her, but they must keep moving. The two arrive at Amber's place after some minutes
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157254
157256
>>157253
Amber nickers softly as she walks beside him up the stairs, swatting his backside with her tail. When they reach her apartment, she lets him in and locks the door behind them.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157255
157258
The details of the last nights dream are recalled by Amber

Amber ends up in an open hall of marble floors - the other details are not clear - that pretty well follows the stylistic standard for large public and commercial buildings in Baltimare, at least for designs of the last half century. Amber is there with the orange stallion, but also two other stallions aged 25 and 40 or so, who are dressed in formal business suits. One wears his hat, while the other has it on his back, showing off a well combed black mane. What was Mustard so afraid of? He really ought to be here. But he didn’t want to go with the stallion, and the stallion did not want him to come along.

The stallion tells Amber that some years before, he lost the mare he loved. She was a lover he never married, though it seems he wish he did, or could have. He wants to reclaim her, to be with her again. He speaks of her as if she were dead, but the dead cannot be reclaimed. Perhaps she went and married another. Perhaps she moved away. He says that he has waited many years, and has travelled very far to come here for her. He says that over the years, he has tried to replace her. But there is no replacement, only her. He explains that some how, a specific tablet is the key to reclaiming her. Perhaps it is the link to her memory, perhaps it is the key to whereabouts, or perhaps it will remind her of her love for him. In all of these details, there is vagueness, and any answers the dream may have provided have since been lost in waking life.

What is not vague is Amber's memory of the tablet itself. He shows it to her. The tablet is rather large, a foot and a half wide, two feet tall, and three inches thick. Perhaps it is stone, but it looks more like Iron Pyrite, and more than half of its surface is gilded in gold, silver, and electra, with three red gemstones that appear to be rubies recessed into its surface. The stallion actually does have an explanation for what it is. It's a prayer tablet, with a number of common prayers written on it for the religious ceremonies typical to the civilization that constructed it. It was made by one of those ancient civilizations of the north and west of Zebrica, to a culture that ceased to exist and was ancient long before Celestia took the throne.

The tablet is remarkably well preserved, though Amber cannot read it. Each ruby has rays emanating from it, and equines around it. At the top, it is something like the sun. It is rain and new life to the left, and death and the underworld on the right. At least that's the best guess of what each set must mean. In a ring that wraps around the tablet, there are a number of monsters, or animals. If they correspond to any beasts that exist in modern times, they must surely be stylized depictions. One resembles a hydra, another a dragon, another an octopus, and another an equine. Yet each is uncanny, deviating from its inspiration enough to call the the interpretation into question. Maybe this was made back when the creatures of today did not exist in the form they are today. Indeed, perhaps this was made back in the time before horses and ponies - and donkeys and zebras - were so different.

The stallion looks Amber in the eyes with his own, dark brown eyes, and tells her that this tablet is the key to a past forever gone. His past. And he tells her that Amber is a part of that reclamation. He needs her.

But that is what is remembered
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157256
157258
>>157254
"He he" he giggles. He immediately goes to the bed, and lays down on it. He lays on his belly, places his forehooves out in front, and smiles towards Amber.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157257
157259
>>157250
"Have look around while I get your things. My home is open to you."

Silver heads for the front door of the house, intent on getting to the car, getting the colts' items, and bringing the stuff inside.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157258
157259
>>157255
>>157256
Amber pauses for a minute in her room and closes her eyes, fixating on the sudden memory of that dream as intensely as a connoisseur would on a glass of wine. Is this stallion real? Is this tablet real? Impossible–no, not impossible, for messages often come in dreams. In any case, nothing she has experienced or even read could explain the details of his dress or his tablet.

The stallion left no direction to help her; was something else forgotten? She can only stay alert, ready to one day find that tablet. And she must do so before she settles down.

She opens her eyes, chagrined that her mystical experience distracted her from the moment. She places her dress off to the side, then trots up to Mustard and kisses him on the lips.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157259
157260 157264
>>157257
Mint Marine looks around, and moves off into the right into the dining area. Silver moves through the living room, past White Orchid, Jubilosa, and Clip, and towards the front door. He is alone when he goes outside to the car, and retrieves any desired items.

>>157258
Mustard moves his head up, and returns her kiss. His ears go down, and his eyelid move down in part.

Amber does remember one more detail. The orange stallion said that Amber looked "fine," and reminded him of his lost lover in several ways. It was those words, spoken at the hotel ballroom's bar, that made Mustard Trim uncomfortable... for whatever that is worth.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157260
157261
>>157259
Strange…is it normal for stallions to compliment me so much? I don't think I deserve it.

She closes her eyes and continues kissing Mustard. She turns her head a little to the side to get a better angle and softly moans as she continues.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157261
157262
>>157260
At least she thinks that's what he said. Who knows. It wasn't very clear in context then, and it isn't clear now.

He moves his head up to make better contact with her, and gently starts to move his tongue in. He extends a hoof, and tries to place it over her.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157262
157263
>>157261
Amber lets him hold her. A blush returns to her cheeks as she feels pleasant tingles from the kiss.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157263
157265
>>157262
He moves for the filly to lay down next to him, holding a leg up, so that she sees there is space next to him for her.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157264
157267
>>157259
Silver brings the stuff inside, and sets the large, fairly heavy bags down by a living room wall.

"Whew! You forget how much I bought for you two until you have to carry it all."
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157265
157267
>>157263
She climbs up next to him, snuggling her warm body next to his. She giggles softly as she nuzzles his cheek.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157267
157268 157270
>>157264
Paper Clipping:
"Woah! What is that?"

Jubilosa extends her wings, and raises a foreleg in surprise at the bags of... stuff.

White Orchid and then seconds later, Mint Marine approach

White Orchid:
"Oh good, you got it"

>>157265
He opens his leg, and then places her under him, so that she is held in his embrace. He giggles, closes his eyes, and starts nuzzling her in turn.
Amber Sunset
5ebdd7d
?
No.157268
157269
>>157267
"I love you, Mustard," she murmurs.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157269
157276
>>157268
He moves his leg further out, and tries to rub her back and shoulder. He tries to place his other foreleg under her neck, and to rub her cheek with it. He extends his hind left leg over her flank. Most of all, he nuzzles her aggressively along her head and neck.

"Now how do you figure that?" he asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157270
157277
>>157267
Silver answers Clip.

"This is what I bought for them on our first day out."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157276
157277
>>157269
Amber lets him place his legs around her and nuzzle her. One of her forelegs rubs his side while her hind leg brushes along and feels his plot. She looks at him with a warm smile under half-lidded eyes.

"Because you're the best. You're so kind and generous and handsome…ain't nothin' I'd rather do than just be smommickin' with you."
Anonymous
91784b0
?
No.157277
157278 157285
>>157270
“All of this.” He says

“… who are they, exactly?”
He had something like an awkward smile.

>>157276
His thighs are rather large as he has a considerable amount of leg. No muscle stands out, but simply to cover so much in an even layer proves he has a lot of it.

The way he places his legs around her almost buries her, like he doesn’t want her to get up. Hdd we moved his muzzle around, and repeatedly presses into her and rubs her.

“Thank you…” he says, not pausing the nuzzling.

“‘Smommicin’’?”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157278
157279
>>157277
She is perfectly content being snugly and warmly embraced, sighing as he nuzzles her in different places.

"Mmm…you know, fooling around, like we did on the hill, or here, or at the restaurant."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157279
157280
>>157278
“Oh. Heh heh.”

He continues the nuzzling. It seems this is what he really wanted to do when the two arrived at work, snd it’s what he chooses to do now. He rubs her with both hind legs and forelegs, reaching around to rub behind her ears.

He asks,
“You think they really wanted to use that room with random customers?”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157280
157281
>>157279
It is indeed very cozy. She wouldn't mind staying like this forever, feeling rubbed and caressed all over. She can't reciprocate as much, though her foreleg is on his side and her hind leg is on his plot.

"Maybe? Who can say? But they did really want to keep it clean."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157281
157282
>>157280
“Yuck” he says, pulling away his muzzle to make a disgusted expression. “I hope not. I would like to think that stuff doesn’t happen near us.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157282
157283
>>157281
She considers the hypocrisy of his statement, considering they did make it happen in that private office which other ponies must frequent.

"No need to think about it," she says, rubbing his back. "We've got each other."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157283
157284
>>157282
“I guess” he says. He moves his muzzle back and lays it on the bed, and then tries to move the pillow so it is under his head. Amber can see that his cheeks are pressed in and an ear folds down in contact with the bedsheet.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157284
157286
>>157283
Amber snuggles in next to him, petting his mane.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157285
157286
>>157277
"Just two orphaned colts I have grown attached to, after...particular job we were all involved in in one way or another. They have been through much, but despite this I have found they have strong wills, and kind hearts."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157286
157287 157289
>>157285
"D'awwww! That's sweet of you to help them like this. I think it's really good they have you to help them."

He looks down at the set of toys
"How long are they going to be staying?" he asks

>>157284
mane is pet
He opens his eyes and looks into hers. He continues

"Okay, so I really don't know what she does or did or is going to do, and I don't know if we actually are the first to use that room, and she is trying to blackmail us or something. I don't know. But I want to know what you would think if she or the other waiters, or any mare, really, were using the backroom to have relations with stallions they didn't know except at the bar."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157287
157288
>>157286
She blinks.

"Well, uh, Ms. Salt didn't mention meeting her coltfriend at the bar. She said he was from the docks. So I don't think that's true."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157288
157290
>>157287
“You’re missing the point. Just… imagine a hypothetical mare. It could be Salt Mixer. It could be my sister. It could be you when I’m not looking for all I know. Just… imagine a hypothetical mare. Don’t think of any specific mare at all, just a blank, nameless, hypothetical mare that looks like one of those things they pose clothes on in stores. Now, imagine that there’s a stallion she knows only from the bar. Maybe she’s seen him before and maybe she hasn’t. To me it does not matter. But they go back and have sex in the back room, or back at his place or wherever. And then that is the end of the relationship. They never intended on getting married or anything. Tell me. What do you think of that?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157289
157291
>>157286
"I do not know, but at least until danger they are in has been sorted out."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157290
157291
>>157288
She looks confused. "Why the hay would they do that?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157291
157292 157293
>>157290
“Because it’s fun I guess? If they did, what would you think?”

>>157289
“Danger? What danger? Is the danger going to follow them here?”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157292
157294
>>157291
"That's a bit weird. Seems like a waste to me. Why…do it with a pony who's not special to you, I think it would ruin it?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157293
157294
>>157291
Silver shakes his head.

"It should not. It is just unintended consequence of previous job which made them unsafe where they were staying, one which I am going to sort out here soon. I wanted to let them get acquinted with house, first."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157294
157295 157300
>>157292
"What would you think of that pony?" He asks

>>157293
"Uh, okay then. Wheeeeeeeerrrrreee in the house are they staying?" He asks, obviously curious about that detail.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157295
157296
>>157294
"I don't know, I never really thought of it…I don't think I would think of her differently, it's just something she wanted to do."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157296
157297
>>157295
He lays there and contemplates her response. Well, maybe he's doing that, maybe he isn't. He's silent for a number of seconds.

"Okay..." He says
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157297
157298
>>157296
"I hope I didn't upset you," she says with a concerned tone. With one foreleg she hugs him around the withers.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157298
157299
>>157297
pony is hugged

"I just want to know how you think. What you think." He says, emotionlessly while laying down on the pillow. He's a bit further away now, so Amber has to move closer to him to hug him.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157299
157301
>>157298
She scoots in closer, letting their bodies touch. "I'd like to know what you think, too."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157300
157301
>>157294
"That...is something I have not entirely figured out."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157301
157302 157304
>>157299
"I think that sex is serious and sacred and it isn't a play thing. I think that it should be one stallion with one mare for life. If you have to break with that because of your spouses death or infidelity or something, you should deviate as little as possible. I think it is immoral and also very dangerous to have relations with strangers or multiple partners, and I do think lesser of mares who do that." He answers

>>157300
"Well you made me sleep on the couch" he says
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157302
157303
>>157301
"Maybe you're right, I don't know. But I don't think there's any point to it if you're not with your special somepony," she says, stroking his mane.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157303
157306
>>157302
He moves a little closer to her, and starts nuzzling her nose.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157304
157305
>>157301
Silver nods, with a sheepish look on his face.

"I really need to get more room for household once I get enough money."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157305
157307
>>157304
"More room for household? Say what now?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157306
157308
>>157303
She giggles as she nosekisses him, putting her hindleg up on his thigh. "We'll always be true to each other, won't we?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157307
157308
>>157305
"You know, like proper room for you, if you wish to stay."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157308
157309 157312
>>157306
"I can be to you." He says. He gives her another nuzzle

>>157307
"But... How?" He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157309
157310
>>157308
"Well, there is space underneath house that can be turned into well-insulated, well-protected bedroom or even entire flat. We could also look into if expansion of house is possible."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157310
157311
>>157309
He blinks
“It’s a three bedroom house on oceanfront property in a good neighborhood next to the city.”

But after a moment.
“That sounds great, like making a community home.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157311
157313
>>157310
Silver nods in agreement.

"I think so as well."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157312
157313
>>157308
"And I to you," she says, nuzzling him back.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157313
157314 157319
>>157311
"That sounds pretty neat. What are you going to do in the mean time?"

>>157312
"Amber, can you tell me again what it is you want?" He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157314
157315
>>157313
"Colts may have to bunk up in others' bedrooms for couple of nights, once I get chance to ask everyone's opinions."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157315
157316
>>157314
“Well, okay.” He says. “I guess that’ll work.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157316
157317
>>157315
"I hope so. It is only temporary situation, one which I am about to fix. Does anyone need anything while I am out? I know Jubilosa needs alcohol...oh!"

Silver looks down at White Orchid.

"Would you like me to get any food or snacks for while you are here?"
Anonymous
91784b0
?
No.157317
157318
>>157316
Paper Clipping:
“We’re getting low on codeine.”

Jubilosa:
“Make sure we have wine.”

White Orchid isn’t there. Oh wait… There he is. He walks up and sits in front of Silver:
“Can we get pizza? Oh. And chips? What about gummy worms? Gunny bears? Oh, and can we get soda?”

Paper Clipping:
“Oh, and we need hard alcohol.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157318
157320
>>157317
Silver nods to all of these, and calls out to the kitchen where he saw Mint Marine head towards.

"What about you, Mint? Want any foods or snacks?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157319
157320
>>157313
She looks dreamily into his eyes. "I want to live here in Baltimare, to enjoy the music and sights here, to have a little adventure, but most of all to be with you."
Anonymous
91784b0
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No.157320
157321 157322
>>157318
Mint Marine moves up
“Snacks? Like sugar pop cereal? Or cheese puffs?”

Paper Clipping:
“Are there any condoms? I mean I haven’t gone through every drawer in the house or anything but… are there any condond?”

Jubilosa:
“What.”

Mint Marine:
“Oh. What about those little sweets. The specialized candy.”

White Orchid:
“Salt water taffy!”

Ming Marine:
“Oh! I want salt water taffy!”

White Orchid
“What are condoms?”

Mint Marine:
“Chocolate!”

White Orchid:
“I didn’t even think of chocolate”

Paper Clipping:
“Can I have chocolate too? Oh. And some of those wheat wafers? Is that a thing here? I hope that’s a thing here.”

Mint Marine:
“Please can I have some taffy?

Silver now has three colts sitting in front of him, looking up at him with big, pleading eyes. Also a confused Griffin.

>>157319
It’s immediately apparent from his expression that he has mixed feelings about Amber’s response

“What do you mean by enjoying the music and adventure?”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157321
157323
>>157320
Silver's part
kek

She grins and presses her nose harder into Mustard's until their snouts scrunch.

"Hearing the beautiful music out here in the world and learning to play it. And adventure…I had a dream the other night, about being asked to retrieve an ancient faraway tablet. I don't know if it's real but looking for such things would be such a thrill!"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157322
157323
>>157320
Silver has a hard time keeping up with the trio. He almost feels dizzy listening to them, but he answers all of them.

"Yes, I will get you three plenty of sweets and snacks. I will get you some...things, Clip," he gives him an exasperated look, likely related to how he'll now have to explain to White Orchid what condoms are, "and I will tell you later, Orchid."
Anonymous
91784b0
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No.157323
157324 157325
>>157321
Mustard’s nose is scrunched in, and he smiles awkwardly. He seems to understand Amber’s meaning.

“Well… I guess I liked the last place we heard music. That was nice… A tablet? What? You mean like going to the jungle, or something?”

>>157322
The three colts, two almost-pubescents and one legally-an-adult, all sit around Silver. All three, especially Clip, are non-repentant.

Mint Marine
“Taffy”

Paper Clipping:
“Codeine. And gummy bears”

White Orchid:
“Chocolate.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157324
157326
>>157323
"I don't know where, but there are rich things, old things around, and maybe we could find some and become rich! Would you come find them with me?" she pleads.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157325
157326
>>157323
"...should I make list?"
Anonymous
91784b0
?
No.157326
157327 157328
>>157324
“I…. Don’t think think it’s works like that. If there were money lying around, wouldn’t other ponies have already gone out and found it?”

>>157325
Silver probably misses Khoi right now. Jubilosa speaks up.
“You probably should.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157327
157329
>>157326
"Maybe, but maybe some ponies are better at it than others. Plus, it takes effort."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157328
157329
>>157326
Maybe, but I don't think she'd be willing to buy condoms. Silver decides to heed Jubilosa's advice, grabs a paper and pencil if available, and writes down everything the three colts say.
Anonymous
91784b0
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No.157329
157330 157333
>>157327
“But like, how are you going to find money? And where are you going to find it?”

>>157328
This is dangerous, as all three start to remember all forms of junk food. Fortunately Paper Clipping doesn’t know enough about alcohol, sex, and drugs to ask for specific things, even as his requests indicates he wants all three. It becomes increasingly obvious that all three colts are making a wish list of things they’ve never had but want, like Mint Marine’s request for a speciality candy that he can’t name.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157330
157331
>>157329
"I don't know…" she says hesitantly. "But you need to try to find anything, and I know it's possible."
Anonymous
91784b0
?
No.157331
157332
>>157330
“But…” he looks away, and then back

“Like, is this about money?”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157332
157334
>>157331
"Nope!" she says happily. "About excitement, but if we can make something from it it's a bonus."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157333
157334
>>157329
Silver is going to need to find a job just to cover this list alone. Figuring that the teenaged, young adult Paper Clipping may need an outlet for his sex drive, jots down on the list to find out if there's such thing as an adult-oriented store that may have things to satisfy his urges. He also helps the colts by adding various candies he can think onto the list.
Anonymous
91784b0
?
No.157334
157335 157336
>>157332
He has a frowning expression
“Is excitement really something a little filly should be looking for?”

>>157333
Well, Silver has a list now. An expensive list, but a list
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157335
157337
>>157334
She grins, wagging her tail, "Yes, I think so, it's the best time to look for it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157336
157337
>>157334
"Alright then, I will see what I can do while I am out."

Silver heads upstairs to gather his equipment such as his armor and weapons, along the way knocking on the bathroom door that Mala presumably is using to wash himself.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157337
157338 157341
>>157335
"Why is that?" he asks

>>157336
Mala opens the door of the bathroom not long after to peer out
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157338
157339
>>157337
"Because in a few years, we'll be older and we might have a family together. We wouldn't be able to go adventuring then, so why not now?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157339
157340
>>157338
"Do you really want that with me?" He asks explicitly
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157340
157342
>>157339
"Yes, I do, so much!" she exclaims, peering deep into his eyes.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157341
157342
>>157337
"I am going to go and deal with Bargain Strength, get him to leave these colts alone. I need you to stay here, be stallion of house while I am gone. Protect these people in case something happens."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157342
157343 157345
>>157340
His expression is rather serious by comparison. He does not appear lost in romanticism. Not like he was some minutes ago.

"Amber, why did you hesitate when I asked you if you would be okay with sex when you were fertile?"

>>157341
Mala tilts his head
"I've fought these gang members before. Not these same ones obviously, but their soldiers. I can keep the house. I still have their Hi-Power and the No. 2... But do you really think that you should do this alone?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157343
157344
>>157342
Her ears dip down. "What do you mean by it? I need to know what it is to be okay with it."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157344
157347
>>157343
"I asked if you wanted to become pregnant. And you didn't say 'no,' but your answer was no."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157345
157346
>>157342
Silver sighs.

"No, but I am not sure how much of choice I have. I know some friends I have fought beside before, if they are free to help me I do not know. And I trust you more than anyone to keep these people safe. There may also be ways to get them to stop without resorting to violence."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157346
157353
>>157345
"The Society just let them come to us, defended a few blocks of territory, and they stopped trying to attack us, mostly." he says
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157347
157348
>>157344
"I…I don't want to have foals yet. If I do I'll have to stay put and won't be able to adventure at all, so I'd prefer to wait a little," she says, frowning.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157348
157349
>>157347
"And it's not because you know that if you have foals with me, then you are stuck with me and I with you?" He asks, eyebrow raised and with a sarcastic tone of voice
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157349
157350
>>157348
She shakes her head. "I wouldn't mind that at all. I love you, Mustard."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157350
157351
>>157349
"You say that... but when I bring up something solid and something serious, something that would actually tie you to me, you hesitate."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157351
157352
>>157350
"You don't think it's a little hasty?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157352
157354
>>157351
"It's not too hasty to see how serious you are" He answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157353
157355
>>157346
"It is good tactic, but us adventurers do not always have that liberty. Like I said, there may be ways to deal with this without violence, or ways to commit surgical strike that does not require turning half of Baltimare into warzone."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157354
157355
>>157352
"I am serious," she insists.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157355
157356 157358
>>157354
"Is this really about not wanting foals yet?"

>>157353
"But are you sure you would want to go alone, into their lair, while they are expecting you, and you are injured? They could just walk up behind you, or set a trap. They could capture you and make you tell them where the colts are..."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157356
157357
>>157355
"Yes. I'd like to wait a little, then have foals."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157357
157364
>>157356
"With me?" He's had a skeptical tone the whole conversation
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157358
157359
>>157355
"I know, but it is not guaranteed to go wrong. I will be fine, trust me. It is not my first rodeo."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157359
157360
>>157358
"Okay..." Mala says, lowering his head
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157360
157361
>>157359
Silver pets his friend through the door.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157361
157362
>>157360
friend is pet

He closes his eyes and smiles
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157362
157363
>>157361
"I will be back, my friend, safe and sound. I promise."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157363
157365
>>157362
He asks,
"Are you keeping me home because of what I did earlier? I'm sorry... That's how we would have handled it at the society."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157364
157366
>>157357
"Yes. What's so hard to believe about it?" she asks, a bit exasperated.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157365
157366
>>157363
Silver shake his head.

"No, not at all. You did wonderfully, and I could not have saved him without your help. I am keeping you here because someone needs to keep those colts safe, and you are only one I trust to be able to do that."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157366
157367 157384
>>157364
He places his hoof in her mane, and ruffles it a bit

"Well, if this is about foals... I want them. I would rather have them early, but I suppose it's fine if there are none for a year or two."

>>157365
Mala wags his tail
"Okay. I'm just afraid it might be worse for you this time..."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157367
157368
>>157366
filly is ruffled
She grins. "Thank you," she says, going in for a passionate kiss.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157368
157369
>>157367
He kisses her back, attempting some degree of passion. He does not, at least immediately, thrust his tongue in her mouth.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157369
157370
>>157368
Amber holds him tightly against herself, and does indeed stick her tongue into his mouth, feeling his teeth.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157370
157371
>>157369
He smiles (pulling his lips back) and makes a "heh" as she does so. His teeth are mostly straight. He cautiously sends his tongue out to great her.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157371
157372
>>157370
She wrestles his tongue a little, enjoying how his warm body is up against hers.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157372
157373
>>157371
After some hesitation, he extends his fore and hind legs, and pulls her closer to him, so that she is once again within his grasp. He pushes her back with his tongue, not pushing her tongue out of his mouth, but sliding under or over her tongue, and even into her mouth even as she is in him.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157373
157374
>>157372
"Mmmm~," she hums into his mouth. Her coltfriend embracing her makes her feel as safe and warm as she can be within Baltimare, and now their tongues are within each others' mouths….
It's odd, but intimate and surprisingly pleasurable at least in an emotional sense.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157374
157375
>>157373
And then, just when the filly wants to experience pleasure, intimacy, and safety... BAM time to talk about feelings

He pulls away from the kiss by moving his head back. He speaks:
"I want to say though that I don't agree with pushing back foals. You'd be around about the same age my mother was when she got pregnant the first time. That worked out fine. And I don't really trust the whole 'we'll do it later'. Amber, there might not be a later. I could be dead in two years. You could be dead in two years. There are so many ways it could happen. Especially if you want to do very dangerous things like look for money. That's more than enough time to die or have an accident that cripples you. My little sister was just fine one day we took her out for a walk through the woods, and eighteen days later she was dead. I don't think you can just take life for granted. Just say 'let's do very dangerous stuff now and actually get on with our lives later'. I don't think that's the way to do it."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157375
157376
>>157374
Her heart chills when she hears about his sister, and her hooves dig into him a little more for that.

"I'm so sorry…." When he finishes, she continues, "You have a good point. Normally I wouldn't have any objection to having foals early, it's only natural. But, having lived on a farm for so long, I finally have the opportunity to explore the world my books talked about. We could do the best things life has to offer. When I have foals, I'll have responsibilities and I'll need to stay put. I don't think I'd ever have another chance again. Just a little longer, then I can settle down."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157376
157377
>>157375
"I'm just... I don't know. I'm kind of not understanding what exactly it is you consider 'the best things that life has to offer' that you can't do with a family of your own. I know you said looking for money. And something about a tablet."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157377
157378
>>157376
"Ever read adventure novels, where ponies go to different places and learn long-lost secrets? Something like that. I couldn't do that while caring for baby foals, and waiting for them to grow old enough to come along would take years. So I have to wait a little."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157378
157379
>>157377
"You mean like... In Solomare Cane, where she has to fight a whole town that captures and sacrifices outsiders? Or the barbarian who has to avenge the death of his father? Or the story of the travelers who have to deal with a shapeshifting gnoll? Yeah, I do know those stories. They are fun. But they are scary and I don't think I want to live those stories."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157379
157380
>>157378
"Well, they don't have to be that strange. Baltimare has a lot of history, and there are a lot of simpler things we can look into and figure out. There'd be very little danger, I'd reckon."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157380
157381
>>157379
"I mean, I've heard stories of pirates hiding out on the peninsula back in the olden times. Or of ponies who more recently put all of their gold on small boats, floated them in the marshes, and then sunk them during the invasion so it wouldn't be stolen. Oh, and haunted houses, and abandoned rail station... I mean I have heard local legends, but I don't understand why you can't do all of that while pregnant."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157381
157382
>>157380
"Do you really want to get me pregnant? And how long would I be pregnant?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157382
157383
>>157381
"I mean.... I want to do the kind of things to you that can get you pregnant. There's a lot of reasons why I would want to start immediately and a lot of reasons why I wouldn't. I would not want to pay for a foal while I am an apprentice or in school. I would like my mother to see a grandfoal before she dies, and she's young, but I worry about her. I wonder if I don't have one in the next two years, that will be one less colt or filly who will ever live in the world, and I wonder what he or she will be like. I hope we work out together, but if we don't, it will be better if we do not have a foal. I am afraid that a new East Equestrian government will start drafting, and if they do they may exempt those married with children... I would rather start as soon as possible, but understand not. I think it's about eleven months? Something like that.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157383
157385
>>157382
"You…you really think I would make a good mother? How big is your worry about school, and how much about the draft? What sort of things do you want to do?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157384
157385
>>157366
"This time, they do not have surprise advantage."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157385
157386 157398
>>157383
He moves his hooves up and ruffles Amber's mane
"I don't think anypony knows how to do it until they have to do it, but I think you could grow into it. You'll do well. I think my mother would like to take care of another foal. I'm the youngest of her, uh, of her children that made it, so she'll be alone when I am out. I do not think she wants that. But anyways... Well, the draft thing, I've heard the New Marelanders won't give exemptions for sole survivor or essential industries unless you have some very special skill, but they will for married with young children. Or at least they did once, I've heard they've done away with even that. I don't know. But it could be what makes the difference. School, well, I don't think I am ever going to college, and if I do it won't be for years. Maybe some training might take a bit longer than it would take for you to have the foal. As for things I would want to do, well, I would want to learn mill working and installation of interiors. Maybe eventually learn how to operate more machinery, or lead teams of contractors as a forestallion, I don't know. I would like to have a wife, preferably an adorable little earth filly. I would like to have many foals. I would like to move to a small town outside of a big city. I would like to have a church group and an activity like... well, sailing if that is possible. Or building things... I don't know what else I would need, really. Sure, I could go to the opera with you, or to concerts, if that is what you need."

>>157384
"Didn't you say you would go there to see Bargain Strength? To that location?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157386
157387
>>157385
filly is ruffled. She smiles at this.

"I think we should look into how these exemptions work. Other than that, I think you've convinced me, and having a wonderful big family with you would be a dream. How do we get to have a foal?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157387
157388
>>157386
"Simple. We just keep doing what we're doing."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157388
157389
>>157387
"Which is…?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157389
157390
>>157388
He smiles
"Are you asking me to demonstrate?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157390
157391
>>157389
She blinks. "Maybe?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157391
157392
>>157390
He leans in, and kisses her. This time, he places his tongue inside of her
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157392
157393
>>157391
"Mmmm…" She closes her eyes and makes her tongue dance with his.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157393
157394 157395
>>157392
He moves his hooves past her, moves his hind legs onto her hindquarters, and then grabs her, and rolls her over onto her back, so that he is on top of her. He continues kissing her, almost sucking on her.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157394
>>157393
She moans a bit louder, almost in surprise, as he pushes her and establishes himself on top. Tingles go up her body from this energy and erotic behavior.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157395
157396
>>157393
He pulls away, and stands up over her, looking down on her body, rubbing a hoof along her mane, then onto her chest, down her belly, between her teats and to her labia. He takes a moment to simply stare.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157396
157397
>>157395
She looks up and smiles sheepishly at him with those purple eyes set on either side of a white stripe. He can see her stout, round body covered with that yellow coat, well-suited to bearing a foal or even twins. His hoof can feel the fuzzy skin between her legs, which becomes fully bare at her labia, and she trembles a little as he touches her.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157397
157399
>>157396
Mustard moves himself up, placing his face over hers. He places his nose to hers, and rubs her nose in a nuzzle. Then he presses his lips to hers. He moves his tongue in her mouth, and at the same time presses his penis into her vulva, slowly pushing her lips aside, and placing himself inside of her. He opens his eyes again when his tongue and penis are each firmly inside of her
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
?
No.157398
157400
>>157385
Silver nods.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157399
157401
>>157397
She nuzzles him back, closing her eyes and joining his kiss. She shifts and raises her rear up as he presses inward, his flesh pressing through her labia and into her bumpy entrance. Her tongue presses against his as she gives him a gentle little squeeze. Meanwhile, her hooves reach up and touch his barrel.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157400
>>157398
Well... Silver has his armor, his rifle, his sword, and maybe one of the pistols now.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157401
157402
>>157399
Mustard does not have the same physique, being more spread out with a longer barrel and longer legs. He crouches over her, and starts pumping into her slowly
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157402
157403
>>157401
Amber snorts from the pleasure of once again having her recesses rhythmically rubbed by Mustard's shaft. She squeezes it as he pulls out and relaxes when he pumps back in.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157403
157404
>>157402
"Hehe" He giggles, but still wants to kiss Amber, rubbing his lips against hers hers, and running a hoof through her mane. His medial ring rubs against her labia as he moves in and out. He slowly picks up speed, until he is at a steady pace
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157404
157405
>>157403
Their lips make sound as they make and break contact repeatedly as they rub together. Similarly, their private parts make noise as Amber's moisture let him pick up speed more easily. She squirms a little as she feels his tip push her walls apart deep inside as his ring pushes her entrance apart more as well. A vivid blush covers her face.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157405
157406
>>157404
He pulls away to simply stare at her face, smiling, while thrusting into her, and pushing her walls apart. He spreads his forelegs further apart, to get lower to her while standing above her.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157406
157407
>>157405
A face with a flushed grin looks back at him, though she makes a high-pitched noise as he thrusts into her. "Ooh! Ooh!"

Her forelegs grab onto his sides, while her hind legs are splayed fully apart to either side.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157407
157408
>>157406
He moves his nose in and... aggressively nuzzles her neck. He moves his hindquarters lower and thrusts into her faster, and trying to force himself deeper
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157408
157409
>>157407
She pulls her head back, gasping and moaning in pleasure, leaving her neck exposed. She tries to keep up with his rhythm, but after contracting or relaxing at the wrong moments several times she gives up and keeps herself at a constant width, which is still pleasantly tight. Her pleasured noises only mount.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157409
157410
>>157408
He changes tactics yet again, now moving his hindlegs further away, and making very long thrusts where he almost pulls himself out of her body, and then thrusts all the way in. His testicles make a plap sound as they hit Amber's rump. He grits his teeth together, and wraps his forelegs around her in a hug.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157410
157411
>>157409
Instead of the previous short, staccato gasps of before, now hers are much more drawn-out as he thrusts in, bordering on a squeal. Now she has a chance to press her soft pink walls into him as he withdraws, squirming all the while. She twitches a little as his sack bounces into her, and when he pulls out she frenzily whispers sweet little nothings like "I love you," "More," and "Make me yours!"

It's not long before she squeals especially loudly and writhes about, making the bed shake. Her lower body shakes and her vagina clenches as she squirts her reproductive juices onto his shaft, a copious amount not staying within her vagina. Her grip loosens then suddenly tightens again, then again, though each ejaculation is weaker than the one before.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157411
157412
>>157410
He. Makes. Her. His

He has a bit of stamina left in him still, and with his upper body close to her barrel, holding her, he grabs onto each hoof, and presses onto her, so that he is both holding her hooves but also pinning her to the bed. His rump is raised higher, pulling out, thrusting in, then out and thrusting back again. He isn't going as fast as he was back in the office, but without so much of his love in her he's actually rougher on her than before. He flares inside of her, and Amber can feel the power of his hind legs as he forces himself inside of her, and forces her vaginal walls aside whatever she may thrust at him. He snorts, makes a small whinny, and looks ahead to Amber's apartment wall as he breeds her into submission.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.157412
157413
>>157411
Amber continues moaning heavily as she rides out her orgasm, extended not just by the raw carnal pleasure of being rutted but also by his intimate proximity and his hoof-holding. His roughness is once again eased by her secretions, making it easier for him plow her again and again with his widening flare. She has a tough little body, but in this arrangement he is dominating her, and she is perfectly happy with that. Her lower body twists about, though he stays inside her, as she's practically overstimulated by her sensitive marehood being rammed so vigorously and given no time to rest.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157413
157414
>>157412
He makes, one, two, three thrusts where he places his body as close to her as possible so as to go as deep as possible. He snorts, and then snorts again in repeated thrusts, rubbing both his flare and medial ring along Amber's insides, and moving her apart irrespective of her own attempts to control her insides.

Finally, Amber can feel one, two, three, four spurts of liquid in half as many thrusts, and Mustard decides simply to remain still while standing over her, head level and facing the wall. Then he bends his knees, and lays down on the little filly. After a few seconds, he says
"Like that."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.157414
157415
>>157413
The little filly squeals again, quieter this time, as he makes his hardest final thrusts. She can feel his well-used testicles hit her hard and his virile shaft twitch inside of her, before finally giving her his fertile seed. Afterwards her vagina does the obligatory squeeze to retrieve more of his sperm, though she is weaker than he is used to. Her head is still thrown back, tongue lolling out, when he decides to lay on her. With the pressure of his body and the new warmth she weakly raises her head, gasping and snorting in fatigue.

"Heh…huh…but we did it before. Am…whew…I going to have a foal?"

Goodnight and happy New Year!
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157415
157421
>>157414
Mustard Trim moves down, and bites Amber's ear, and then nibbles on it a little less intensely. He licks the fur on the side of Amber's face, and nuzzles the side of her head and neck. It takes him a while to respond.

"When you are in heat - in your cycle - and I do that to you, then you may have a foal." He answers. Then he starts to knock Amber's muzzle aside with his own.

Happy New Year
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157421
157422
>>157415
She winces with the bite but giggles along with his other ministrations. Her face feels very warm. She giggles a little harder and bats back his snout playfully with hers.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157422
157423
>>157421
He opens his eyes, looks at her, and repeatedly moves his muzzle around hers. He eventually starts pushing on her muzzle, with the intent of pushing her all the way to the bedside on the left
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157423
157424
>>157422
She looks back at him and scoots back until she's at the edge of the bed.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157424
157425
>>157423
Is she running away from the nuzzling?
I see my last post was written wrong. He’s trying to move her muzzle to the left, basically turning her head to the left so that her head lays on its right side.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157425
157426
>>157424
Okay, I thought he was trying to push her
With a playful snort she lets him push her muzzle until her head finally falls down on its right side.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157426
157427
>>157425
He has himself lowered with bended knees so that he lightly lays on the little filly, completely pinning her to the bed. He gives a few thrusts into her, and he gently nuzzled the side of her head abd muzzle.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157427
157428
>>157426
She giggles as she is sprawled below him, his little plaything. As he pulls out she grabs him a little harder, feeling the liquid ooze around him.

"You are the best, Mustard."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157428
157429
>>157427
"Hehe"
He moves his nose down and does a very rapid, rough nuzzle. He makes a couple more, very slow thrusts

"You're a silly little filly. And a filled filly."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157429
157430
>>157428
She sighs pleasurably as he pushes back into her.

"Filled with your love. And soon with your foals."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157430
157431
>>157429
He continues a series of small thrusts, now at a consistent pace. He is less firm inside of her now than he generally is, and there is no way his current pace could bring him to orgasm. But he keeps up the stimulation. He's moved his muzzle further away from her head, giving Amber more freedom to move hers. He looks down at her with loving eyes

"You have a couple months to decide. It's only been a few days. But I like these few days. These are the best days I've had since I've been in Baltimare."/
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157431
157432
>>157430
She breathes in and out as he thrusts, enjoying this encore of pleasure. She looks back up and nuzzles his nose lovingly.

"Mmm, I've never felt this good. But the best part is making you happy. I'm glad to do this for you."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157432
157433
>>157431
Mustard Trim stands up on his hind legs and then his forelegs, standing over Amber. As he does so, he pulls himself out, but presses back in in new longer, harder, faster paced thrusts.

He moves his muzzle to start nuzzling her even more, moving his muzzle around every side of her muzzle, and pressing into her nose.

"You make me very happy. I am falling in love with you, Amber." He grunts
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157433
157434
>>157432
"Oooh~" she moans. "Yes…" is all she can think of saying. Her face is thoroughly covered with his attention just as he rams deep into her. Amber has felt incomplete up to now, but the warmth she now feels is not just his intimate contact. In love, they are truly blessed by Princess Cadenza.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157434
157435
>>157433
Mustard's expression turns to something a bit other than love. He stares at her and presses his teeth down. He stands away from her, and thrusts in with fast paced humps that are at least as strong, if not stronger than anything he attempted in the backroom, or at his home. The bed begins to rock, and he presses with enough force to press the little filly forward
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157435
157436
>>157434
She moans loudly, the pleasure of his animalistic fervor consuming her thoughts. If she were of slighter frame, or indeed not an earth pony, it might be too much, but she is able to bear it. She shakes independently of the bed as she is pushed forward, her tender, wet vagina heavily stimulated by his powerful movements. Already, and for the third time this evening, she is nearing her peak.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157436
157437
>>157435
Mustard Trim is not. If this were his first time, and if Amber were not already filled, he would never have dared to go so hard for so long. But it isn't and she is, and so he thrusts violently into her. He moves his hind legs like he is pacing. His testicles slap audibly, the bed creaks, and Amber bounces back, and is slowly pushed to the wall.

He snorts, and looks just behind Amber, unable to look at her.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157437
157438
>>157436
Amber is pushed back steadily during this rough union, though she doesn't seem to take notice of that fact. The texture of him shoved into her, the sounds of their intercourse, the warmth of Mustard just above her–this is heaven. She squirms from side to side, though he stays within her.

Eventually, her moans turn into pleasured squeals, and these squeals reach a crescendo as she finds a vigorous orgasm. Even as he continues to ram her violently, a small amount of marecum squirts out and her wet, slippery walls futilely try to grab onto him, only intensifying the sensations she feels. Her eyes roll back and her tongue lolls out, though her neck is bent up against the wall.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157438
157439
>>157437
Amber's head is tapped against the wall ever so slightly as leans back. and the bumps become slightly worse each time as he slowly pushes her back into the wall. The colt starts to flare only just now, and her vagine nearly gapes open from the action of his medial ring. He thrusts faster, harder, almost entirely pulling himself out of her on each thrust. A small amount of liquid does drip out after some minutes.

At one point, he pulls all the way out of her, and his penis falls down, rubbing across her bone, and finds itself at her anus. For a moment she may fear that the colt will indifferently thrust inwards with violence, but he aborts the thrust, pulls himself up, and back inside of her, continuing his fast and hard thrusts
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157439
157440
>>157438
"Oh, oh oh!" It's not very pleasant to be bumped against the wall, but being backed up like this, almost pinned, is oddly erotic. The different sensations that she experiences: his medial ring pushing her labia wider open, his flare deep inside of her, his rough pushes against her, all compound to an ecstatic bliss. Now she is halfway-sitting up, her upper back curved against the wall, the colt pounding her all she can focus on.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157440
157442
>>157439
He breathes heavily, he moves his legs to the side for support. He is breathing heavily, and now he looks down at her belly, and lower to her teats. He presses in, plapping his testicles, and flaring inside of her. After several minutes, she feels him twitch inside of her, and he pauses, presses into her, turns his head to her eyes with eyes that are unable to focus on anything at all. He breathes out in pants. A small amount of liquid, only a fraction of what filled her back at work, leaves him for her.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157442
157443
>>157440
"Oooh…"

Amber moans as Mustard finally ejaculates inside of her. She grabs him with both pairs of hooves, her forehooves on his back and her hind hooves on his rump, and holds him close against her. She rubs cheeks against him and nuzzles his neck, breathing as if she galloped a mile.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157443
157444
>>157442
"Hehehe" He giggles, then breathes hard. He pulls out of her, and then lowers himself enough for the filly to hug her.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157444
157445
>>157443
She rubs his back, still breathing heavily. She can feel his wet member down between her thighs. "I love you so much…" she gasps.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157445
157446
>>157444
He now moves, and falls over to her side, laying on his side, looking over at her. He is still breathing heavily
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157446
157447
>>157445
She lets him lie on one of her hind legs while the other embraces him from above. Her eyes sparkle with affection as she goes in for a kiss on the lips.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157447
157448
>>157446
"Hehe, you still want more?" He has an almost embarrassed smile.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157448
157449
>>157447
With labored breaths, she asks, "Do you?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157449
157450
>>157448
“Not right now, Amber” he replies with a toothy grin, and his forelegs retracted up to his chest, so that his knees and ankles are folded up near his chest
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157450
157451
>>157449
"I think I've had enough, too," she says with a tired giggle. "But…how is your stick supposed to give me foals?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157451
157452
>>157450
“Amber are you being serious?”
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157452
157453
>>157451
She nods, her smile gone. "I don't know how any of this works."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157453
157454
>>157452
He places his hoof over her mane, and pets her hair reassuringly. But his smile leaves, and his eyes express concern, almost fear.

"Amber, I know you said your parents told you not to let anypony touch you while you're here, but... can you tell me everything you do know about sex? What they've told you and what you've found out? Before me, I mean. What you knew before me."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157454
157455
>>157453
“Uh…I know there are two sexes, male and female." She pauses uncertainly. "I know when ponies marry or are going to marry, they kiss and that shows they love each other. I didn't know about this, though."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157455
157456
>>157454
He blinks,
"But you really didn't know... anything? Not even how pregnancy happens?"
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157456
157457
>>157455
She folds her ears back. "Um, no?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157457
157458
>>157456
His ears are folded back on his own. His eyes are very wide, and his lips are sealed, turned slightly down in a frown.

"I'm sorry Amber I thought you knew. You've been telling me that your parents did not tell you much, but I thought you knew at least... What it was. Or where foals come from."

He sits upright, and leans against the wall. He takes Amber's blanket (or pillow) and places it over his lap. He taps his hooves together.

"So, um, um, um, when mares and stallions reproduce, uh, make foals, the stallion places his penis.... into the vagina of a mare. Preferably a willing mare. And if the mare is fertile at that time, and if the stallion ejaculates into the mare... well, stallions produce something called semen in their testicles. And then in ejaculation that travels into the mare and into her womb, where it can fertilize an egg in the mare's womb that grows into a foal. Now, mares will only be fertile during the period of their heat. They are not fertile otherwise. But when they are ejaculated into during their heat, that produces a foal. Or can, I guess it's more complicated than that. Anyways... so stallions lust after mares wanting to have sex with them, and mares sometimes feel the same."

He licks around his lips, and talks at Amber, unable to make eye contact:

"Now, uh... I guess I'll give you the speech my mom gives my sister at dinner. Little fillies like you, uh... so well... Mares get pregnant, Stallions do not. Mares have to raise foals, stallions do not. Stallions can just leave unless somepony forces them to stay, while a mare has to take care of a foal and herself and make money to do it, and she'll be less attractive for marriage to a different stallion, because stallions don't necessarily like to raise someone else's foal. I mean, some do, but it's a bad situation to be in as a mare. So stallions can go around and have sex with a bunch of mares and have fun and not care. But mares have to care because it can be very costly for them. And then there are other problems, like jealous as ponies can fight over sexual partners, or emotions, because sex is extremely emotional and can cause you to fall in love with somepony who you never should have fallen in love with. Somepony who is going to hurt you. So this can be very bad.

So um, many stallions will go out and look for mares to have sex with just because it's fun and romance is fun and the challenge is fun. These stallions don't care about the mares, because they don't have to. Now, probably not every colt or stallion is like that, but any of them could be, and um" he licks his lips again "any of them could be, so it's safest just to assume all of them are and only have sex when they propose marriage to you, or better, when they are actually married, that way if they try to leave you and your foal you can get the government to help you pull them back.

And uh, do I need to talk about marriage? I guess I need to. Uh, if a mare has sex with another stallion during the marriage, or after betrothal, that is going to hurt the stallion very, very much, and he will divorce you, and the government will not make him pay support to you. If he has sex with another mare, and you do not trust him, you can divorce him and the government will make him pay money to support you.

And uh... uh... you need to, you need to be very careful to look out for stallions who will take advantage of you for sex, because they will say things to you and take advantage of your naivete, and uh, Amber can I have some water please?"
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157458
157459
>>157457
She looks confused by his speech, large parts of which he undoubtedly learned from school. When he finally finishes, she is only brimming with questions that she asks while staring at him.

"So that's what it's called. And the…stuff you put in me is called 'semen.' But what about what came out of me? And what are 'testicles'?"

"And I know I don't have eggs in me, at least I shouldn't. We're not chickens."

And a more difficult question: "Also, why did you want to do this…have 'sex' with me when we're not married, if we're not supposed to do that? I don't think you're one of those stallions."

She hops off the bed and very stiffly walks over to her water canteen, which she retrieves and brings back to Mustard.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157459
157460
>>157458
To the first question
"Yes, uh, uh, that's semen. I thought you were making fun of me when you said I 'wet myself'. I did not realize you did not know. I think the uh, vaginal secretions are for lubricant, or to help the sperm travel, or something. Testicles are the round body parts that hang from below a stallion's rump." He does not move the blanket to show Amber

To the second question:
"No no. I learned about this in biology. The young foal develops inside of your body from a fertilized egg, rather than outside like in a chicken or dragon."

To the third question
"..." he makes a squeaking sound, opens his mouth to say something, licks his mouth, and then takes the canteen and starts drinking. "Thanks Amber" he says. Finally he answers addresses her question:
"I'm sorry Amber, I thought you knew. I wasn't trying to take advantage of you. I'm sorry."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157460
157461
>>157459
She stares at him like a filly who just got told the first time about where foals come from. "Are you sure foals aren't delivered on a cloud made by a rainbow?"

"A-and it's okay, no harm done."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157461
157463
>>157460
He smiles a little - and he clearly needs it - at Amber's question.

"I'm sure. They are made inside the wombs of mares."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157463
157464
>>157461
"It sounds incredible. What's sperm? And do foals come out of my va-vagina?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157464
157465
>>157463
He remarks
"Though there is that old rumor that rainbows are made of foals, but that's just a story colts tell to spook each other."

"Uh, it's what makes the mare get pregnant. And... Yes."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157465
157466
>>157464
The amber filly looks down between her legs. Hard to believe that's what would happen, and it probably wouldn't be too pleasant.

She pulls one of hind legs up and upright and lightly taps a small fleshy nub at the edge of her vulva, her clitoris. "Do you know what this does?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157466
157467
>>157465
He does look over

"No." He answers
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157467
157468
>>157466
"Me neither, but it does feel really sensitive."

She scoots over to him so she's sitting upright next to him, and lays her head on his shoulder while giving him a gentle hug. "Thank you for explaining all that to me. Hehe…I guess we ponies are weird," she says.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157468
157469
>>157467
"I didn't know that" he said.

He looks over at her, and places his foreleg around her.

"I'm sorry Amber, I didn't know you didn't know that."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157469
157470
>>157468
"Would you have acted differently if you'd known?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157470
157471
>>157469
"Yes." He says. "At the least, I would have explained everything to you, and many of the things you've done and said make more sense now."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157471
157472
>>157470
Her ears fold down. "Maybe I should have said I didn't know. But the first time, I thought we were just cuddling, and later I didn't know what it was, but I didn't know how to ask either."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157472
157474
>>157471
"It wasn't cuddling. You could have been taken advantage of. You could be heart broken, or left pregnant and alone, or taken against your will, or otherwise left not in a good place to get a husband."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157474
157475
>>157472
"You're right. But I was lucky to find you instead."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157475
157476
>>157474
He let's Amber leans her head against his shoulder, head and neck, and rubs her mane

"Be careful, little filly. Not everypony is your friend here..."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157476
157477
>>157475
pony is pet
"Mmm, that's what ponies keep telling me…"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157477
157478
>>157476
"Well, it's true. Probably. I haven't had to experience too much of it, outside of work and school. But I'm not living on my own, and I'm not a filly. And even work and school have not been kind."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157478
157479
>>157477
"I guess. But now I know what to look out for, and I can be careful."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157479
157480
>>157478
"Just... Stallions will still come after you. They will still try to do what they can to get what they can out of you."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157480
157481
>>157479
"Which is…sex?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157481
157482
>>157480
"Yes, but don't assume they won't do it for money and sometimes other things as well."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157482
157483
>>157481
"Okay…would mares try to take advantage of me as well?" she asks uncertainly.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157483
157484
>>157482
He blinks
"Not for sex, no. For money, yes, probably."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157484
157485
>>157483
"Alright, thanks for telling me this. What a strange way to end an evenin'…."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157485
157486
>>157484
He continues speaking
"Um, I'm sorry Amber. I'm really not the right person to be telling you all of this, and it's extremely awkward... But I think somepony needs to tell you this. I think that what your dad did tell you is the best thing to do. Don't let anyone touch you, and get all contracts in writing. My mom would add no sex without a marriage contract... But I think your father made a mistake in not telling you why. Remember that even people who seem nice or good may have intentions that are harmful to you. This must be true, because if they didn't seem trustworthy to you, they would never succeed. So they will seem good to you. What matters is the effect what they do has on you, and the assurances you have that it won't turn out that way."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157486
157487
>>157485
She mulls over all this. Certainly there are a lot of such tricksters in fiction, though she doubts they would act exactly the same way in real life…though you never know.

"You're right, I suppose. But don't consider it all so awkward. We already did everything it takes to make a foal, a bunch of times, so I think we passed 'awkwardness' on our route a while ago." She pauses before continuing with another question. "You asked me if I was 'in heat' and I don't think I am. But how would I be able to tell, exactly?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157487
157488
>>157486
Under his breath, he mutters "that's why it's so awkward, Amber"

He answers:
"I don't know"
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157488
157489
>>157487
"Other than feelin' funny? I think I ought to better know, just in case. You weren't told about anything about that? You grew up with mares, how did they describe it or act differently>:
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157489
157490
>>157488
"Uh, I've heard of increased sexual desire? I don't know... We don't talk about that. I'm not a mare, and you are the first mare I've ever been intimate with, so I don't know..."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157490
157491
>>157489
"Well, when I was said to be 'in heat,' I was feelin' a bit funny, hotter than usual, and my…my vagina was a bit twitchy and wet. I suppose my mood was a bit more irascible too. I was made to swim in cold water to help calm it down a bit. Mustard, can I ask a question?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157491
157492
>>157490
".... Yes?"
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157492
157493
>>157491
She holds him close, rubbing his back.
"On the hill, when we were with each other, why did you eja…ejaculate on my belly instead of inside of me like you're supposed to? And why did you do that at all?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157493
157494
>>157492
He is silent for a moment. He replies, and speaks slowly

"There is no 'supposed to'. You didn't object to me rubbing myself on you, but you didn't seem to want me... inside of you. So I rubbed myself against you until I ejaculated on you. And uh, what do you mean by 'why did I do that'?"
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157494
157495
>>157493
Amber is smiling at him, a furious blush on her face.
"So you can just rub to make yourself ejaculate? I mean, you rubbed me while I was lyin' down, and you made me ejaculate. Why did you really want to do that, and how did you figure out how to do it?"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157495
157496
>>157494
"Yes..." It is his turn to blush, and he looks away from her

"Lucky guess..."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157496
157497
>>157495
"Was it the first time you got yourself to ejaculate like that? You didn't seem surprised at all like I was…"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157497
157498
>>157496
"No.....?"
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
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No.157498
157499
>>157497
She looks surprised. "You had ejaculated on a mare before? I thought you hadn't…."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157499
157500
>>157498
"Oh no. No I haven't."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157500
157501
>>157499
"How do you ejaculate without rubbing on a mare?" she asks curiously.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157501
157502
>>157500
"By rubbing it against something that isn't a mare, like the frog of my hoof, or a blanket."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157502
157503
>>157501
"Oh…silly me." She looks away, embarrassed. "Can I do the same thing with my hooves?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157503
157504
>>157502
"Yes." He says
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157504
157505
>>157503
"Does it…does it feel good?" She's hesitant to try in front of him.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157505
157506
>>157504
"Are you... are you asking if you can rub me, or if you can rub yourself? The answer is yes either way... but... I'm not sure what you are asking. But yes, it does." he says, partly embarrassed, and partly afraid and sad
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157506
157507
>>157505
"Uh…rub myself, but I can rub you if you'd like. I never knew it was possible," she asks bashfully.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157507
157508
>>157506
"Well, uh, you won't have to now. And neither will I." He says
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157508
157509
>>157507
"How does it compare to…uh, putting it inside a mare?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157509
157510
>>157508
"Mare is better" He says, pulling Amber closer to him.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157510
157511
>>157509
"Mmm, good to know I haven't been a disappointment," she says, nuzzling his cheek.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157511
157512
>>157510
He nuzzles her in return
"You haven't"
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157512
157513
>>157511
"I keep sayin' it, but I love you. Thank you for teachin' me all that," she says, kissing the side of his snout.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157513
157514
>>157512
"D'awww, you're welcome, Amber" He says, closing his eyes and smiling as she kisses him
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157514
157515
>>157513
She pulls away the blanket on his lap and sits there instead. She wraps her legs around him tightly and he can feel her nipples pressing into his abdomen. She slowly kisses him on the mouth.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157515
157516
>>157514
"Hehe" He smiles, and slowly returns the kiss, pressing his lips to hers
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157516
157517
>>157515
"Mmm," she sighs, enjoying their warm embrace together.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157517
157518
>>157516
He places his hoof on her back, and starts rubbing her back
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157518
157519
>>157517
She reciprocates, her forehooves rubbing along his back while her hind hooves massage his loin and croup.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157519
157520
>>157518
He takes the other hoof, and pulls her closer. He rubs all along her, moving a bit lower on her body, and starts to place his tongue into her mouth.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157520
157521
>>157519
He is able to feel the muscles all along her body beneath her winter coat. She opens her mouth a bit and welcomes in his tongue, feeling along it with her own.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157521
157522
>>157520
He tilts his mouth to meet hers, and gently rubs his tongue along hers. He rubs his hoof along her flank, and lower back.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157522
157523
>>157521
Mustard is able to hear her breathe steadily through her nose as their tongues mingle. She continues caressing his lanky body with all four of her hooves, her meaty rump supported on his hind legs.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157523
157524
>>157522
He keeps his eyes closed, and continues kissing her, simply rubbing one hoof along her mane, while keeping another hoof over her flank, He moves his tongue gently against hers.
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157524
157525
>>157523
Amber is content to remain in this romantic embrace and kiss, feeling his touch on her as she also pets his mane.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157525
157526
>>157524
He sits there with her on him for a little while longer, before pulling away to ask
“Do you want something, little filly?”
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157526
157527
>>157525
"Heh, you, I want you," she says with a smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157527
157528
>>157526
He rubs his muzzle against her nose
“I’d stay here all night, if I could. But I have to go soon.”
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157528
157529 157530
>>157527
She rubs him back.
"I'd like to walk back with you and enjoy a few more moments of your company."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157529
157530
>>157528
He nuzzles her,

[1d3 = 2]
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157530
157531
>>157528
>>157529
“Sure, Amber” he says
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157531
157532
>>157530
She slowly pushes herself up and turns around on the bed, her tail to the side to give him a full view of her posterior. He can see–and perhaps even smell–his seed matted on the hairs of her rump.

"Shall we go?" she asks with lidded eyes.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157532
157533
>>157531
“Hehe” he giggles, and stands up, following her.

“Yeah, let’s go.” He says

[1d20 = 3]

I have to sleep now
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157533
157534
>>157532
She hops off the bed, takes a swig of water and turns to leave. She, perhaps unwisely, doesn't take any clothes or equipment with her.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157534
157535
>>157533
Mustard Trim stops her before she leaves, placing a hoof on her shoulder.

"Amber, you should take a jacket. You wouldn't want to catch pneumonia."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157535
157536
>>157534
"Yes, you're right."

She dons her burlap cloak. Underneath that she straps on a leather holster with a straight handle sticking out, and which is mostly hidden under the cloak.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157536
157537
>>157535
Mustard Trim wears his own dress shirt that he wore to work. He starts out of the apartment, and down the hall. He asks
"So... Should we walk?"
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157537
157538
>>157536
"Yes, after all that, my legs could use some stretching," she says with a giggle. "And fresh air never hurt anypony."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157538
157539
>>157537
"Hehehe" He ruffles her mane. His smile fades at the "fresh air" remark.

"Alright, let's walk together. I suppose I need to get a taxi for you to go home?" His eyes move away. "I wonder if my mother would be okay with you staying on the couch."
Amber Sunset
8788bc9
?
No.157539
157540
>>157538
"I'd, uh, need to wash up before she saw me. But, no, it's fine, I can get a taxi myself," she says with a grin.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157540
157541
>>157539
"Hehe. Alright." He says

The two walk out onto the street. It is cold, with a little bit of wind. There are lights from street lamps and some buildings. The sky is hard to see.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157541
157542
>>157540
"A little dreary," she says. "It'd be nicer if we could see the stars again."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157542
157543
>>157541
He looks up to the sky. There must be some degree of cloud cover.

"I don't think you can see them from Baltimare." he replies

"They shine here, but they are blotted out by its own lights."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157543
157544
>>157542
"Hmm, I don't get it. Why so many lights around if you can't see the beautiful night sky for it?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157544
157545
>>157543
"That's just what the city does." He replies
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157545
157546
>>157544
"Well, it's a bit sad. Everything looks so plain at night It's alright during the day, though."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157546
157547
>>157545
"Yeah. It is a bit sad. Even Blackwater had the light from the town square and each of the mills that made it hard to see sometimes, but you could go down to the lagoon and see the whole night sky lit up as Luna made it. Here, not really."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157547
157548
>>157546
"Then thank you again for taking me down to the cliffs. I'll remember that the rest of my life," she says, lightly swatting his rear with her tail.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157548
157549
>>157547
He reaches over with a hoof, and pats her

"I will too." He is silent for a moment

"I wish I could have bought that ship of the line model I saw there..."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157549
157550
>>157548
"We'll go back there sometime when we're able to afford it," she assures him.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157550
157551
>>157549
If Amber has any ideas for overly romantic gestures...

"Someday... I hope."

He looks away
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157551
157552
>>157550
She nuzzles his neck. "You brighten up every day for me, Mustard."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157552
157553
>>157551
pony is nuzzled
He smiles, and closes his eyes, until walking forward necessitates that he opens them again.

"You too, Amber. I think I will actually look forward to work now. And you give me something.. someone to think about while I'm in school."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157553
157554
>>157552
"Aw, I'm honored," she says with a blush. "Must be nice to have so many other ponies around in school. I wish I was able to meet you around there."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157554
157555
>>157553
"It's not all ponies and they aren't always nice." He looks over

"To meet me at school?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157555
157556
>>157554
"Yes. Work is fine and all, but meeting new friends and learning all sorts of different subjects would be very enjoyable for me," she says with a wistful smile.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157556
157557
>>157555
"It might be. I don't care for it that much, but you really liked those books I showed you yesterday."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157557
157558
>>157556
"Maybe I'm too much of a bookworm," she says with a giggle. "How did you learn all those things you taught me today?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157558
157559
>>157557
"Well, some stuff from my father. some from school, some from my mother. And some things I found out on my own."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157559
157560
>>157558
"Oh. What parts did you find out on your own?"
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157560
157561
>>157559
"The rubbing" He answers, not making eye contact.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157561
157562
>>157560
"Oh, okay." She doesn't know what to ask or say, so she continues walking in awkward silence.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157562
157563
>>157561
"So what was this about finding money?" He asks
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157563
157564
>>157562
She glances around to make sure nopony is listening in. "The owner of Club Maurice wanted me to find a piece of paper. In return, the debt I had for rent would be cleared."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157564
157565
>>157563
Mustard Trim revisits an old topic:

“And that’s why you kissed that stallion.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157565
157566
>>157564
"Yes," she says plainly. "And I didn't want to, but I couldn't say no either, or I couldn't get that paper."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157566
157567
>>157565
"So if you were offered more than 200 bits tomorrow, would you do more than just kiss the stallion you just met?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157567
157568
>>157566
She looks at him with a disgusted face. "Nuh-uh. He was gross, and I had no idea beforehoof that he would kiss me. If I did I wouldn't have accepted."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157568
157569
>>157567
"Okay..."

He is silent for a moment
"A whole month's rent for one piece of paper? That's a lot of money for what, one hour of work?"

I'm now wondering if Amber ever said "200 bits" about this incident
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157569
157570
>>157568
Yes, at the very beginning in the restaurant.

"Indeed, I was really lucky!" she says cheerfully. "I don't know what was on the paper, but I was obligated to not tell anypony about it…."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157570
157571
>>157569
He blinks
"And also 200 bits? That's a lot of money..."

There is no real pause before he says
"Well Amber, if you do not trust me to tell your secrets, I'm not sure who you will be able to tell things. I think that because you and I are together now, you need to tell me about things like your past kisses and all that happened around it, because otherwise I am always going to wonder, and I want to trust you..." He looks closely at her

"So, what exactly did you have to do that they gave you so much money for it?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157571
157572
>>157570
She looks frightened by what he said. "Please don't think I don't trust you. I was told never ever to speak about it, and if it got out that I told anypony I might get hurt, maybe you too. But trust me when I say I didn't hurt anypony, and I didn't do anything really wrong."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157572
157573
>>157571
"Can you at least tell me about the kiss again in more detail? I had danced with you just an hour before, and we had a good time. Then I left you alone for the night, that was at like midnight, and then you came to my house afternoon the next day, and I find out later you had kissed someone."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157573
157574
>>157572
"Well, a pony was helping me get the paper, but I wasn't supposed to be at the place, so I pretended to be his marefriend, because he's had a lot of marefriends apparently. Anyway, I was in a room with him getting the paper, and his colleagues opened the door, so he kissed me! It was gross, but it worked, and I got out of there. I don't like remembering it, though," she grumbles.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157574
157575
>>157573
"Did you uh... You've never done anything else - kisses, hugs, what we did, anything else - with any other pony? Even when you were younger... Even times you don't want to remember or wish didn't happen...?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157575
157576
>>157574
She shakes her head. "Nothing romantic like that, no. Technically, Red Scabbard was my first kiss, though I really wish you were instead…."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157576
157577
>>157575
"At least you knew his name..." He says

"I'm sorry Amber. I'm sorry you didn't get your first kiss to be with someone you actually liked, and I wish you could have made a more- a more informed decision the first time you became even more intimate with... a colt. So you at least knew what you were doing and what you were getting into."
He takes a hoof, moves over, and rubs behind her ear.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157577
157578
>>157576
She smiles weakly at his rubbing. "It's okay. I don't have any regrets about being with you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157578
157579
>>157577
"If, uh... If you would like to not do those things together, I won't be mad. So long as you'll stay with me."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157579
157580
>>157578
"I, uh, wouldn't mind if we keep doin' it," she says with a blush.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157580
157581
>>157579
Despite having already committed to walking along the road, Mustard Trim stops to play with Amber's mane, trying to stand up (or sit, if movement permits) and place his hooves in her mane.

"It's the part of the day I look forward to the most." he says
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.157581
157582
>>157580
She stops and lets him play with her mane, smiling back at him. "Hehe, it is a lot of fun, and I love being with you."
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157582
157583
>>157581
Mustard Trim sits down, and runs his hooves along different parts of her mane, picking it up, and letting the hairs roll off and fall down the edge of his hoof.

"It is, and I love being with you. I thought I needed to tell you that my father and mother always told my sister never to do anything more than kissing with a stallion until he gave her a ring and made her a promise. But if you feel okay doing it then that's okay. Personally, I wish we could do it more often."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157583
157584
>>157582
Those auburn hairs look darker in the dim light, but her smile remains bright. "Your folks ain't wrong, and I bet my folks wouldn't even permit kissing 'till then. But…we've already crossed that threshold, so why stop now? Whenever I'm around you I feel a little different, more tingly and excited."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
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No.157584
157585
>>157583
If Amber had any hopes of having a straight, non-tangled mane, her hopes are quickly and thoroughly dashed. Mustard, once again, ruffles Amber’s mane.

When this is done, he leans forward and wraps his hives around Amber’s neck in a hug.
“Would you still have done it?” He asks
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157585
157586
>>157584
hives?

Her mane was already a bit tangled from earlier, but she giggles at what he does.

"Hard to say…but I think I would have. You're just too special."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
?
No.157586
157587
>>157585
Legs. Reeeeeee

He huggles the little filly, moving her side to side.
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157587
157588
>>157586
filly is huggled
"Eep! We're in public," she says, laughing.
Anonymous
e5dbaad
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No.157588
157589
>>157587
He pulls away, smiling embarrassed, and asks in a low voice,

“What did you do with the money?”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157589
157590
>>157588
"My debt was paid off and I bought furnishings for my room to make it liveable. I didn't have a bed to sleep on last week."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
?
No.157590
157591
>>157589
“What were you going to do? Live without a bed?”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157591
157592
>>157590
"I was going to save up from work until I could afford it. Until then I would be sleeping on a bare mattress."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
?
No.157592
157593
>>157591
He frowns
“I guess that’s pretty frugal living. How much of it do you have left?”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157593
157594
>>157592
"After the furnishings and everything, plus sending some to my folks, not much…."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
?
No.157594
157595
>>157593
“Uh, do I need to help you get back home?” He asks
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157595
157596
>>157594
"Nope. I'm fine!" she says hastily.
Anonymous
e5dbaad
?
No.157596
157597
>>157595
“Oh, okay. I can buy you a cab back . It’s okay.”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157597
157598
>>157596
"No no no, it's really okay."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
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No.157598
157599
>>157597
“Uh, okay…”

He looks around, side to side.

“You… think you can do something like that again? I mean, not like that, but, I mean, do you think you can make money quickly like that again?”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157599
157600
>>157598
She looks uncertain. "I don't know. This sort of windfall usually comes about from chance. I wasn't expecting it myself."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
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No.157600
157601
>>157599
“But you want to look for money in… treasure hunts?”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157601
157602
>>157600
"Hmm…something like that. I know you can make money from it, it's just the excitement that draws me in more."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
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No.157602
157603
>>157601
“Uh, like what? What excitement do you want?”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157603
157604
>>157602
"Going to new places, seeing things much older than yourself, learning more about the world…."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
?
No.157604
157605
>>157603
“Uh, well I guess some of that is appealing.” He says
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157605
157606
>>157604
"We'll see what opportunities present themselves."
Anonymous
e5dbaad
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No.157606
157607
>>157605
“Oh, okay. I thought that maybe you wanted to go look for missing treasures, or abandoned buildings, or stuff.”
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157607
157609
>>157606
"I do! Do you know of any?" she asks eagerly.
Anonymous
b84260f
?
No.157609
157610
>>157607
"Well, I know of some stories I heard back in Blackwater. And colts talk of things in school. So uh, maybe."
Amber Sunset
54615d3
?
No.157610
157624
>>157609
"Ooh! Do tell!"
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.157624
>>157610
>>157618 →