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Anonymous
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No.155000
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Anonymous
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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
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No.156890
156891
>>156889
"There you go Silver, you look dapper now," she cheerfully mentions.
Anonymous
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No.156891
156892
>>156890
He smiles back confidently,
“Do you have a coltfriend?” He asks
Amber Sunset
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No.156892
156893
>>156891
She nods. "Yes, I do, and he's quite sweet," she says simply.
Anonymous
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No.156893
156894
>>156892
"Too bad" He says, and turns to leave, wearing his new vest
Amber Sunset
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No.156894
156895
>>156893
Well, she secured a good sale. That's something to be proud of.
Anonymous
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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
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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
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No.156897
156898
>>156896
And Amber survives until the end of her shift.
Amber Sunset
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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
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No.156899
156900
>>156898
She looks over to Amber
"Standard pay period is every two weeks" she answers
Amber Sunset
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No.156900
156901
>>156899
"So…at the end of this week?" she asks, evidently disappointed.
Anonymous
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No.156901
156902
>>156900
"Or the end of next week" she says
Amber Sunset
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No.156902
156903
>>156901
"I'd prefer this week…" she grumbles. "See you tomorrow," the filly says as she starts to walk off.
Anonymous
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No.156903
156904
>>156902
She simply stares at Amber wordlessly as she walk off
Amber Sunset
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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
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No.156905
156906
>>156904
Directly to the restaurant?
Amber Sunset
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No.156906
156907
>>156905
Yes
Anonymous
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No.156912
156913
>>156911
She rubs his back a little. "How did it go?"
Anonymous
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No.156913
156914
>>156912
“The physics quiz? It was miserable.”
He starts nuzzling her neck.
Amber Sunset
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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
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No.156915
156916
>>156914
He starts to pull away.
“Why did you leave last night?” He asks sadly
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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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
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No.156917
156918
>>156916
His ears go down, and he frowns
“Okay…” he looks down
“You missed Solo Mare Cane.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156918
156919
>>156917
"Ooh, what was that like?"
Anonymous
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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
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No.156920
156921
>>156919
Her ears dip down, disappointed. "I was going to…shame I missed it, sounded like fun."
Anonymous
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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
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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
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No.156923
156924
>>156922
He smiles, and wags his tail
“Okay.” He closes his eyes, and nuzzles her again
Amber Sunset
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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
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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
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No.156926
156927
>>156925
That's fine, she takes her station with a smile, though her stomach grumbles, and waits for customers.
Anonymous
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No.156933
156934
>>156932
[1d2 = 1]
Anonymous
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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
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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
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No.156936
156937
>>156935
Stallion. Tan. Early Twenties?

“Yes. Is Mustard Trim working tonight?”
Amber Sunset
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No.156947
156948
>>156946
"Good evening, fellows," she greets them. "Would you like to visit our bar?"
Anonymous
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No.156948
156949
>>156947
“Yes”

“I think I want food”

And
“You’re a fine young filly”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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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
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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
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No.156951
156952
>>156950
Amber tries to remember if food is served at the bar. "I'll be busy all through this night."
Anonymous
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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
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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
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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
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No.156956
156957
>>156954
"I'm fine, just go on ahead," she says.
Anonymous
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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
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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
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No.156959
156960
>>156958
“A table” a yellow unicorn about the sand color as Amber answers.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156960
156961
>>156959
"Certainly!" she answers. She gives these to the care of Melon Mangrove.
Anonymous
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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
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No.156962
156963
>>156961
With her otherwise standing around, she looks back to see how Mustard is doing.
Anonymous
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No.156963
156964
0B8C8254-C3F8-4C21-9EC6-E15122CD84AC.jpeg
>>156962
He isn’t crying. So there’s that.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156964
156965
>>156963
It'll only get better from here, little pony.
Anonymous
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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
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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
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No.156967
156968
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>>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
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No.156968
156969
>>156967
She can't help but wince too. Poor, poor colt, it really didn't seem that bad….
Anonymous
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No.156974
156975
>>156973
"Uh, no, I'm fine, really. Thank you very much," she answers a bit shyly.
Anonymous
b84260f
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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
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No.156976
156977
>>156975
"I'm sure, I'm just here to relax a little."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156977
156978
>>156976
"I bet. A drink helps to relax."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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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
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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
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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
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No.156982
156983
>>156981
"Okay. What do you want?" She asks Amber
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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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
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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
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No.156985
156986
>>156984
She eases away. Slooooowly.

"It's, uh, a very nice establishment…." She takes a gulp of the drink.
Anonymous
b84260f
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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
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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
?
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
?
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
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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
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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
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No.157086
157087
>>157085
"What do you think of it?" he asks the small colt.
Anonymous
b84260f
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No.157092
157093 157094
>>157091
[1d20 = 19]

>>157090
"How long have you had it?" Mint Marine asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d3bc666
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No.157093
157094
>>157092
"Not long at all. It has not even been very long since I arrived in city."
Anonymous
b84260f
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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
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No.157095
157096
>>157091
>>157094
[1d20 = 16]