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Anonymous
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No.171000
Continuing
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Amber Sunset
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No.171001
171002
>>170998 →
Amber groans. "And I don't suppose, with all the time we've had, you've thought about how we're supposed to get there?"
Anonymous
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No.171002
171003
>>171001
"Well, yes. Arrive in Hellquill on the train."
Amber Sunset
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No.171003
171004
>>171002
Amber pinches her beak with her talons. "Do the tracks go straight to the Ministry of Art?"
Anonymous
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No.171004
171009
>>171003
"No?" He answers, slightly turning his head
Anonymous
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No.171006
171008
>This is the office of Junior Professor of Necromancy Diligent Debride, so says the plaque outside.
Posey takes a long, fake breath as she readies herself for what could turn out to be a very bad idea. She pats Gloomy with the glow of her horn before she glides into the room.
Anonymous
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No.171007
171008
Does Posey see any creatures/ponies in the office?
Anonymous
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No.171008
171011
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Amber Sunset
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No.171009
171010
>>171004
"Fine," Amber says tersely. "Next stop, we call for a shift change, get through customs somehow, change out of our uniforms and inconspicuously make our way. Doesn't Hellquill have police on every corner?"
Anonymous
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No.171010
171020
>>171009
"Uh, well, yes. They are very on top of order and security here. And there should be many levies and knights too. We are right by the border with Longsword."

I mean, Amber can get off here and make it to Hellquill. The distance is decent but not vast. Helder just hasn't planned this far ahead.
Anonymous
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No.171011
171012
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Anonymous
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No.171012
171013
>>171011
>Posey's plans required a stallion
Kek! Let me know if I need to throw stallions at her, because I am happy to do so.

"Yes, yes" she says, smiling. Posey can tell that it's a genuine smile too, as she seems to be actually excited. Her voice sounds odd, and she must have some kind of accent. Perhaps a foreigner. "There is much... So rare! Hehehe... Your son is he?" She looks down at Gloomy, closing her lips for this smile "You look a little young. Or are you? I'm not judging." Raising the pitch of her voice "So you're certified? Well I am one of a very few licensed necromancers in all of Equestria. I'm also a licensed surgeon." Looking up. "What are his medical needs?" She asks
Anonymous
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No.171013
171014
>>171012
>"What are his medical needs?"
"Gloomy has a number of medical conditions that conventional medicine cannot treat... most of them are hereditary and if the supernatural variety. I can fill you in on the details later." Posey says, quietly
She puts on a bit of a grim, hushed expression and mouths to imply that it's a sensitive topic to speak of right in front of the foal.
>Well I am one of a very few licensed necromancers in all of Equestria. I'm also a licensed surgeon
"So I heard. It's hard to find somepony who excels in The Art and practices openly, but with the wars and whatnot ponies still come to us for advice whenever things get spooky."
Anonymous
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No.171014
171015
>>171013
“Oh… I see…”

“Yes, they do, though they’d do it less if they knew what we were up to, hehehe. So… how far along are you? We are going to need to set up your course of study here, after all.”
Anonymous
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No.171015
171016 171017
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Anonymous
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No.171016
>>171015
(Yes, I did rip off the term "blackweave" from Githyanki lore)
Anonymous
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No.171017
171018 171019
>>171015
“Oh. Good. So you’re not a complete novice. I see you’ve focused on the supernatural, and on stigmatized locations. Here, especially at the medical school, we focus on bodies, living and dead, and the very precise application of specific spells. Your background is… Questionable for a 3rd year of the medical school, but maybe appropriate for the School of Arcane Sciences.” Nodding, “yes, that will do. And don’t worry, we’re not so overbearing here. So long as you stay away from the department head” she says through her teeth, almost growling. “No, you’ll like it here. We have access to the best minds, the best books, and other resources” raising the pitch “that you can hardly find anywhere else. In any city, really.”
Anonymous
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No.171018
171021
>>171017
"That's splendid." Posey replies, taking out her quill to begin signing paperwork
"Where do I begin?"
Anonymous
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No.171019
171021
>>171017
>department head
"... My I ask, what does the department head look like? I'm well aware of the need to be discreet; someponies don't exactly appreciate the nature of our craft."
Amber Sunset
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No.171020
171021
>>171010
>abandoning her passengers
"We're going to have to risk using the anonymity of crowds. You do have experience coming here, correct?" Amber inquires, unwilling to assume anything more of Helder.
Anonymous
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No.171021
171022 171023 171024 171025
>>171020
He blinks. “Once. Briefly. More so my experience is with the director himself.”

>>171018
“You already have your student visa. But you need your course of study. We will have to be specific… the university will only tolerate so much leniency…”

>>171019
“His name is Ersatz Orgone. He’s genuinely talented and very knowledgeable… but he has his ‘politics’. He has spent much of his life trying to make necromancy ‘respectable’. To ‘separate’ the practice from its ‘darker’ elements, and ‘rehabilitate’ its reputation…” she shakes her head. “There’s no way around it. You will have to deal with him. But you have to be very careful. He can’t know why you are here. Or where you are from. And he will likely inquire. He’s a black unicorn stallion. Dark black. White mane. A bit smaller. Older.”
Anonymous
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No.171022
171024 171025 171026
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>>171021
>>171021
>trying to make necromancy ‘respectable’
>‘separate’ the practice from its ‘darker’ elements
>‘rehabilitate’ its reputation
If Posey had eaten breakfast this morning, she would vomit.
Posey gives Diligent a look of genuine sympathy, something uniquely rare for a wicked and ruthless villain such as herself.
>You will have to deal with him. But you have to be very careful. He can’t know why you are here. Or where you are from.
"... Understood."
Amber Sunset
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No.171023
171027
>>171021
"We will have to play this by ear, then," Amber says, more disappointed or even fearful than angry or hopeful.
Anonymous
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No.171024
171026
>And I thought Magehold was oppressive...
Posey thinks to herself.
>>171022
>>171021
"Without further ado, could I get a brief introduction of the obligations and activities of applicants? Responsibilities? Attendance? Regular classes? Field work? Research requirements?"
Anonymous
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No.171025
171026
>>171022
>>171021
"Might I ask, what exactly does Orgone think that a 'reputable' Necromancer should do? As in, what sort of necromancy spells does he fancy?"
Anonymous
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No.171026
171029
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Anonymous
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No.171027
171030
>>171023
Helder can only give a slow nod, as the doors close, and the pistons start to chug as the train proceeds on the last few miles to its final destination: Hellqill City.
Anonymous
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No.171029
171032
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Amber Sunset
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No.171030
171031
>>171027
Amber goes to find Federkleid. "You're going to have to discard your 'piece'," she whispers.
Anonymous
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No.171031
171043
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Anonymous
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No.171032
171034
>>171029
scrunch
no u

"So you didn't birth him..." she says, although her low volume suggests it was to herself and not to Posey. She breathes out, then back in, then back out and back in again. She moves next to Posey's side, and turns her head to her, and then to Gloomy. Her positioning seems odd, until Posey can see that she is attempting to place her tail near Gloomy.

"I cannot give a diagnosis or treatment recommendation to your foal without an exam. No doctor can. But to hazard a guess, I think I know at least a part of the problem. Gloomy, like all living ponies, is dependent on Harmony magic as a part of his broader life force. He needs to be exposed to more of it. It will help him heal and recover strength."
Anonymous
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No.171033
171048
>>170986 →
Behind Silver's position, and a bit to the right, is where the Changelings that were shooting at Silver from the second floor were. These were the Changelings that were suppressed by the planes. In a hallway going north and towards the direction Silver was going, but on the right side of the courtyard, by where the changelings were that he just fought, is possible direction these changelings were going, or maybe, where they came from.
Anonymous
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No.171034
171035
>>171032
"I wasn't looking for any diagnosis; I've examined him very many times." Posey replies
"He's also a subject of my research though, which is why I brought him here to disclose that."

Gonna roll a grapple check on Gloomy's part to catch the tail
[1d20-2 = (13-2) = 11]
Anonymous
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No.171035
171036
>>171034
It lands, if barely, catching the end. He know has the edge of her tail.

"I see..." She says, staring at the colt.

"But for his health, it would do him well to be exposed to other foals. That will help to replenish his magic, and in a way that is slow enough to prevent shock."

She adds, after a pause
"It's difficult to secure live subjects for testing... But yes, perhaps the College of Arcane Sciences is best for you... If you wish to keep your focus on security magic."
Anonymous
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No.171036
171037
>>171035
>tfw trying to raise a colt to be evil and insane only to get peer pressured by doctors
"I've been considering what environment to bring him up in. I've been homeschooling him myself, although I'm contemplating what he needs to be exposed to." Posey says, with an indiscernible expression
"The College Of Arcane Sciences is what I was aiming for, yes."
Anonymous
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No.171037
171038
>>171036
"If only I had a playmate for him..." She says, swishing her tail a bit right to left, though likely not with enough force to break-free.

"The College of the Arcane Sciences is not as prestigious as the medical school. It's the best in all of the Southeast, and perhaps tenth in all Equestria, but it doesn't have the same bragging rights as the medical school. In Arcane Sciences, you will attend occassional lectures, study at home, and act as a research-assistant. You will have access to the library. You won't have the same access to dead bodies as if you were a student in the clinic in the medical school. Remember that medical necromancy comes down, more or less, to sucking the life force out of living things. If you wish to learn weaponized necromancy, that may be more your fancy. If your interests are elsewhere... perhaps not."

Then after a pause
"You should consider enrolling him in school."
Anonymous
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No.171038
171039
>>171037
>enroll foal into an institution that has required abuse-reporters
"... I'll consider it."

This is where I'd like to ask ooc if Posey's actual mechanical skills and spell list a relevant to her decisions in this college. Posey doesn't have a lot of skillpoints, access to the heal skill, or very much flexibility with her spell list. Is this going to be a sort of faction affiliation thing?
Anonymous
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No.171039
171041
>>171038
She smiles as she swishes her tail some more.
"Perhaps I can show him around the town. Some fresh air wouldn't hurt. It's much safer outside here, you know."

There is no faction difference, as they are all the same group of "licensed necromancers." There will probably be some difference in NPCs though. The primary differences are in gameplay and in what spells Posey can learn. In terms of gameplay, the College of the Arcane Sciences probably is the best choice, as it requires the least interaction and gives the most freedom.
Anonymous
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No.171041
171044
>>171039
"You mean now?"
Okay
Amber Sunset
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No.171043
171044
>>171031
"It's a death sentence, knowing them. We will be searched, if not by customs then at random, and if the weapon is found we will be arrested. There's no hope of fighting them off anyway so best not to risk it." Amber's tone and expression evokes absolute certainty.
Anonymous
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No.171044
171045 171049
>>171043
She looks at Amber for several seconds, then lets out a long sigh. She reaches into her jacket pocket, takes out the automatic pistol, unlatches a window next to her, then lets it fall out of the window to the ground below.

The train slows down, until it comes to a stop at Hellquill Hauptbahnhof. Final stop.

>>171041
"Well, I meant later... But I could... The poor little thing. Needs some love."

She moves with her hoof to attempt to ruffle his mane.
Amber Sunset
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No.171045
171046
>>171044
Amber, for the final time, signals for passengers to depart. Her expression is calm but her heart is racing. She looks around the train station to see where customs is and where the train staff rooms are.

Would've been funny to have a random chance for the gun to go off when it fell
Anonymous
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No.171046
171063
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>>171045
[1d20 = 4]

Customs officers are spaced along the tracks, though tending to the center and right side of the platform. Staff rooms tend towards the left. Perhaps most concerningly, there are Reichsbahn uniformed griffins on the platform, nearer the left and towards the staff rooms.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.171048
171298
>>171033
Then that's where Silver goes, going as fast as they can without rushing blindly forward. They can't afford either to take too much time or to get ambushed again.
Anonymous
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No.171049
171050
>>171044
Posey does not bite the mare touching her colt yet
Gloomy reflexively shrinks back at the touch of a stranger, but doesn't run off.

Posey requests any paperwork she needs to fill out to start her research.
Anonymous
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No.171050
171051
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Anonymous
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No.171051
171052 171053
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Anonymous
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No.171052
>>171051
Posey is flat-footed against an enemy she can't see beneath her, and Gloomy gets a flanking bonus, so that hits.
Anonymous
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No.171053
171054 171057
>>171051
The papers concern primarily mundanities like agreeing to abide by the rules of the university and its code of conduct, not to engage in conduct that would tend to bring infamy to the university by association, a waiver of a right to a hearing if any disciplinary or academic action is taken, a waiver of liability should injury or death occur on campus and in particular, during research, a commitment to serve as a teachers assistant if necessary, a promise not to join a union should an on campus job (including teachers assistant) is taken to compensate for tuition expenses, an agreement to take out a loan to pay for tuition expenses that is not dischargeable at bankruptcy and has a variable interest rate with a floor of 6%... blah blah blah. There's no magic to it at all. There is no curse. It's just a boring legal document, like so much in this oddly low magic world.

Gloomy has unfortunately lost his prior prey. But he has caught new quarry.

"Oh that's alright. The first step to making friends is meeting new ponies." In a baby voice, "Wanna come out, little fellow? Come on. I won't hurt you."
Anonymous
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No.171054
171055 171058
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Anonymous
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No.171055
171058
>>171054
Posey inquires about this personally, if it isn't clear in the documents.
Anonymous
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No.171057
171058 171059
>>171053
I guess wouldn't be roleplaying Posey responsibly if I didn't adequately demonstrate her vain possessiveness. It's not pragmatic, but here goes.

"I said he's shy!" Posey repeats with a stamp of her hoof and a whirl of her cape, as she swiftly yoinks the anemic-looking foal back into her chest fluff and wraps her cape around him like a security blanket, her eyes blazing with a supernatural aura as her horn sparks with sanguine magic

This'll be an Intimidate check
[1d20+11 = (4+11) = 15]
Anonymous
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No.171058
171059 171060
IMG_0312.jpeg
>>171054
>>171055
It’s just a shitpost, because Posey wasn’t concerned about mundane horrors in the legal paperwork she’s signing. Don’t take it too seriously.

“Oh… and Miss Ring, know that the university doesn’t know why you are here. Not the Board, not the Dean, not the Head Librarian, and not Orgone. Only a select few. They believe you are from Bonedrift. Don’t disabuse them of that notion. And be careful what you say about your fictional past. A few ponies here know that area.”

>>171057
[1d20 = 19]
Anonymous
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No.171059
171060
>>171057
>>171058
She scrunches.

“A bit of socializing would do him good.”
Anonymous
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No.171060
171061
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>>171058
>It’s just a shitpost
Ah, okay.
>be careful what you say about your fictional past.
"Oh, I will." Posey replies
>>171059
Posey counter-scrunches.
"... Yes, I'll see to it that he makes lots of friends, just at ou- his own speed." Posey replies

I'm going to have to sleep soon.
Anonymous
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No.171061
171070 171072
>>171060
“No no” she takes the paperwork, and stacks it nearly on the desk. “He needs to be exposed to other ponies if he is to overcome his anxiety and… other issues.”

She looks down towards Gloomy, whether or not he is visible behind her cloak.
“I know what could help him now…”
Amber Sunset
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No.171063
171064
>>171046
One would think that officers would be watching customs more closely. Amber quickly gathers together her three compatriots and describes the plan to them: they would all proceed to the staff rooms together as the group would look more "official" than any one of them, and they would be chatting normally to further the appearance. None of them can make any sudden moves even if questioned. It's a gamble as to whether it would pay off, but getting through customs instead, in Hellquill, without paperwork would be suicidal.
Anonymous
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No.171064
171065
>>171063
Amber's companions have moved towards the front of the train, with the few gathering around the first car's bremerhaus.

Erich is the last among Amber's companions to resign himself to the situation. "Did you not prepare fake IDs? Fake passports?" He asks, directing his line of questions to Helder. But after back and forth, he comes to accept what the others already have. That there wasn't enough time to prepare, and this is the best they could have done. All they have to do is to get in front of the right officers anyways. Then, Helder can drop a few names, and they can enter the castle.
Amber Sunset
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No.171065
171066
>>171064
It's a gamble, but the closer they get to the right ministry, the better their chances. Amber also regrets not having a fake ID as well, since for years at the palace the writing was on the wall and she had the connections and means to have one prepared in advance. It wasn't the first time lack of intrigue skills had nearly gotten her killed, but she and her viola will go as far as possible for survival's sake.
Anonymous
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No.171066
171067
>>171065
Was it really so obvious that a literally insane princess was going to be deposed? The Empire had only gone through two revolutions and a couple of attempted coups in her lifetime, after all. But that's all in the past now... At least Helder made connections.

The griffins open the car doors to all go outside at once, keeping left. Amber can feel that it's gotten much colder. This must be because a cold front is coming in, and indeed, black clouds hang in the sky, though they do not quite block out the sun, nor is it raining at the moment. A pair of griffins with Reichsbahn uniforms approach Amber and company.

"Would you have a word with us, herr conductor?" The griffin in the front - dark brown and rather big - says to her, with a stern look.
Amber Sunset
e5d580b
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No.171067
171074
>>171066
Amber glances left and right to her companions, before looking at the griffin. "Of course," she answers.

Amber is still wearing her uniform and is carrying the viol case with the viol inside.
Anonymous
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No.171070
171072 171073
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>>171061
Posey does not like where this is going. She hastens her magical scribbling as she keeps her eyes trained on the mare.
Anonymous
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No.171072
171073
>>171070
>>171061
And because I'm bored, I'll have Posey use her Charming Gaze, to test her mettle, even though this mare already looks friendly.
DC 17 Gaze
Anonymous
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No.171073
171075 171081
>>171070
>>171072
Perhaps unfortunately for Posey, Debride's eyes are set on Gloomy

"You can come out, little fella. I know just what you need. You wanna feel better, don't cha?"
Anonymous
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No.171074
171077 171078
>>171067
Speaking firmly
"What is your name?"
And
"Who gave you orders to be on this train?
Anonymous
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No.171075
171078 171081
1698821__safe_edit_edited+screencap_screencap_twilight+sparkle_alicorn_pony_g4_my+little+pony-colon-+the+movie_animated_bring+me+to+life_female_glowing+horn_hor.gif
>>171073
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HE'S MIIIIIIIIIIINE!
Posey screams internally
Amber Sunset
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No.171077
171102
>>171074
I really should be better at taking notes, I had to go searching for the alias.
"Rudolf Hofstadter," Amber answers, seemingly nonplussed. "I was called in by the Katerinburg office to fill in for the scheduled conductor who felt sick."
Anonymous
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No.171078
171079 171081 171088
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Anonymous
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No.171079
171081 171088
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>>171078
Gloomy pokes his head out from under Posey's cloak and approaches the mare.
Posey is dumbstruck, he has never left her side without permission before (except the times he's been possessed). Her eyes glass over and she spaces out.
Anonymous
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No.171081
171088
>>171073
>>171075
>>171078
>>171079
Okay, so after the little NTR scene, is Posey able to finish signing the documents? Is there anything else important that she has to address?
Anonymous
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No.171083
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Anonymous
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No.171088
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Anonymous
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No.171089
>>171088
Posey's resists the urge to bite Debride.

"I-It would be our pleasure..." she replies
"Come along now, Gloomy." Posey says, as she telekinetically yoinks the colt off his hoofs and holds him to her barrel, a quite closely.

>Feel free to suggest ideas or preferences
Perhaps the university has a job bulletin or field research opportunities related to haunts or undead problems in the area; like a mage's guild would normally have. It would make this interaction I'm roleplaying here much more meaningful, as Posey's cover job would then have legitimate work. "Investigate haunted mansion", "bring back sample from undead monster nest", "quell restless soldiers", "find new Necromancy spell hidden in tome", "investigate curse", etc.
Anonymous
c974bbb
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No.171090
171091
I need to sleep now
Anonymous
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No.171091
171092
IMG_6172.jpeg
>>171090
Anonymous
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No.171092
171093 171096
>>171091
I'm awake now.
Where does Diligent take Posey?
Anonymous
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No.171093
171095
IMG_0586.png
>>171092
It’s going to be a long descriptive text. I’m at work right now
Anonymous
e702300
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No.171094
171101
>>171088
>Feel free to suggest ideas or preferences
If I could get a mission from the League, I would be quite interested in that. Acquisition, assassination, reconnaissance, contact establishment, research, investigation, sabotage, weapons procurement, etc. Anything that contributes to the military/political goals of the League would be cool.
The last mission with the ELF was fine, but it also felt like Posey had no clear cut goal aside from finding some money and possibly making an ally, which is why she didn't have very much reason not to take August's offer, aside from her own pride.
Anonymous
497bd28
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No.171095
171096
1565283588_preview_5b4.gif
>>171093
Anonymous
d67e201
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No.171096
171097 171103 171108 171109
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Anonymous
f71493f
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No.171097
171098 171103
>>171096
>Unless Posey is determined to give a seductive look
I'm going to roll Initiative to see if Posey is quick enough to be photogenic in a pinch.
[1d20+9 = (3+9) = 12]

However....
Posey does have the DS "cast no shadow" undead weakness, like a vampire. Silver-based devices like mirrors and some photograph devices might not capture her image. It's up to your discretion if that applies here.
Anonymous
d67e201
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No.171098
171099
IMG_3295.jpeg
>>171097
Posey is not quick enough to give the camera fuck-me-eyes (is that something Posey would do? I’m not sure), but she can at least avoid appearing like the nerdy girl in a teen drama.

The photography is monochromatic and uses a more or less standard Silver-halide based chemical reaction. If I were doing this from the beginning I would probably say that the photography would not catch Posey, but Posey has already been photographed for her first ID, and photography is basically a background detail in the world yet would cause actual serious problems for Posey if she didn’t show, so… let’s say she does show?
Anonymous
f71493f
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No.171099
>>171098
>is that something Posey would do?
Yes. Posey is a tease.
>Posey has already been photographed for her first ID, and photography is basically a background detail in the world yet would cause actual serious problems for Posey if she didn’t show, so… let’s say she does show?
Aye... My mistake... I should have mentioned what amounts to a major roleplay debuff in a modern setting. That intro event would have ended differently.
Maybe it just worked because her face was so caked in makeup.
Anonymous
f71493f
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No.171100
(something came up; I'll reply again in a bit)
Anonymous
d67e201
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No.171101
171104
>>171094
Okay, but would you rather have a spoop based quest that involves ghosts and the like, or one that’s directly requested by the League?

>Posey had no clear cut goal aside from finding some money and possibly making an ally, which is why she didn't have very much reason not to take August's offer, aside from her own pride.
I’m not going to apologize for a quest having a goal that doesn’t necessarily require destroying the obstacle.
Anonymous
d67e201
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No.171102
171164
>>171077
He turns his head, and narrows his eyes. “Katerinburg? We are told you got on in Kronburg, which is under the Grieffenhiem headquarters. Who told you to be here?”
Anonymous
f71493f
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No.171103
171105 171107
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Anonymous
f71493f
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No.171104
>>171101
>would you rather
Either, really.
Spoop based quest could test her skills as a Necromancer, which are at this point more suited for fighting undead than she is for creating them.
It would be interesting for the league to give Posey a mission though, since it would mean that she's contributing to her overall goal.
>not going to apologize
You don't have to, lol.
Anonymous
d67e201
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No.171105
171106
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Anonymous
f71493f
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No.171106
171110
>>171105
Truth is I completely forgot at the intro, and did not have a plan. I dropped the ball there.
In this case Posey would have blinded the photographer with a spell while insisting that something went wrong with the camera, then offered to give one of the fabricated portraits of herself that Posey carries as a profile pic.
>but surely it’s safe for Gloomy to eat. It’s only behind three locked doors.
Posey, having been flower slave of the Coven as a filly, is no stranger to the kinds of psychoactive drugs and potions given to slaves to keep them alive and/or dependent on their masters. She narrows her eyes and pauses for a moment.
"...."
Anonymous
f71493f
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No.171107
171108 171109 171110
>>171103
"... Why are you doing this?" Posey inquires, her voice faint
A magical shimmer glows beneath her cloak, implying Gloomy is touched beneath her, either held in place or simply being petted, or both.
Anonymous
f71493f
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No.171108
>>171107
Meant for >>171096
Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171109
171110
>>171096
>>171107
How does Diligent respond?
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171110
171111
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No.171111
171112
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No.171112
171113
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Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171113
171114
>>171112
Posey appears unconvinced, but gives a shrug. She looks at Gloomy, the colt silently staring back with a curious expression as he's floated in mid air, paddling his hoofsies like a dog suspended over water.
"Very well then. I'll consider this treatment option, and administer the doses as I see fit."
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171114
171115
>>171113
Debride sits down, takes her forehooves, and tries to bat them against Gloomy's in a kind of patty cake.

"Ha ha! You've been here a few hours, and you think you're qualified to judge doses of drugs you've only just now seen? Do they practice your training the same way in Magehold. No no. They won't let us leave with the whole vial anyways. It's too rare, and they fear it will be resold or used to get high. One half teaspoon is... maybe not enough, but enough, I think, to show effects. Then maybe more over the next few days,"
Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171115
171116
>>171114
"Oh well, let's get on with it then..."
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171116
171117
>>171115
Debride smiles and stands up, walking past Posey and batting at Gloomy's hoof again as she passes. She goes near the entrance, and obtains a spoon, before coming back.

"We can do it right here"

"Open your mouth, little fella. Ms. Debride has some medicine for you. It's not going to taste good, but you'll feel better."

Debride turns to Posey, and in a low voice asks "Does it need to be in ice cream or diluted for him to accept it? It's incredibly sweet, disgustingly so."
Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171117
171118 171119
>>171116
>right here
"Right here? Okay then" Posey says, with a bit of a quizzical look
>It's incredibly sweet, disgustingly so
Posey gives a gigglesnort
"It can't possibly be worse than blood sugar supplements they crammed down our throats in the Coven's slave pens. I have a preferred method though. Give me the spoon. Gloomy, it's medicine time."
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171118
171119
>>171117
Debride shrugs sitting down, placing both forehooves into the air.
"It was easier to get a spoon down here than to return the vial"

Debride looks over to Posey, then Gloomy, the back to Posey. She takes the top off of the vial, inserts the spoon, and trims extra honey off the top so that it is level with the rim of the spoon. Debride offers the spoon

"Here you go."
Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171119
171120 171121
I will take this opportunity to state clearly once again that Posey's character is not intended to be a reflection of my personal beliefs, tastes or values.
>>171117
Gloomy looks at Posey in confusion, then to Diligent, then to Posey again. He seems caught off guard.
"... Yes, momma."
>>171118
Posey takes the spoon, and closes her eyes momentarily, flaring her nostrils as if in deep concentration.

She then, to Debride's horror, places the contraband substance right in her own mouth, smearing it all over her tongue.
She then swiftly levitates Gloomy's face to hers, and kisses him, deeply.
Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171120
171121
>>171119
I will note the nasty expression that Posey briefly makes when the stuff touches her tongue. It's not blood.
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171121
171122 171128
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Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171122
171123
>>171121
>how much remains in Posey’s mouth or is absorbed by her
Posey's vampiric nature makes it difficult for her to swallow anything that isn't blood. It goes into Gloomy.
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171123
171125
IMG_3415.jpeg
Finally got an image to attach

>>171122
Gloomy will surely giggle with glee, while Posey will recoil
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171124
171125
IMG_0388.jpeg
Live Debride reaction
Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171125
171126
>>171123
>>171124
Posey keeps kissing him for over 30 seconds, with her eyes shut, before she pops them open and makes aggressive eye contact with Ms. Debride, then she closes them again and keeps kissing for a another minute, even more deeply, like a scene from a French movie.
Gloomy acts like this is completely normal.

"... ~Aaaah... Th-That wasn't too bad, was it sweetie?" Posey says softly, cupping Gloomy's cheeks with her aura.
The tip of her tongue seems to sizzle a bit as the hole in it heals, her impure flesh burned by the substance (I assume).
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171126
171127
IMG_6268.png
>>171125
And I thought Debride was being creepy…
Debride does not intervene.

I lack the reaction images for this scenario, and Debride lacks the proper facial expressions.
Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171127
171129
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Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171128
171129
>>171121
>It smells like roses.
Oh, Gloomy's favorite food.
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171129
IMG_0959.png
>>171127
> Posey is asserting dominance
Okay, that’s what I figured.

>2 on an intimidation roll
I think the French kissing a… 8 year old? Is enough to keep Debride away

>>171128
“… Right…”
Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171130
171131
If the substance works as intended, Gloomy would begin running around, like with a sugar high.

Btw, is there a fortitude saves to avoid addiction? Or is it not habit forming?
Anonymous
0e9ef8f
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No.171131
171132 171135
>>171130
It’s a single half-dose, I don’t think addiction is likely to be an issue. Unless Gloomy starts asking gif it all the time.

As Gloomy runs along, Debride says “Alright, come along. You can’t really run around in here. But I know where you can.”
Anonymous
bb49236
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No.171132
171135
>>171131
Gloomy is a well-trained colt, and does as he's told
Posey follows
Anonymous
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No.171134
8wbkoykfxsr11.jpg
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Anonymous
db5f888
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No.171135
171136 171137 171146
>>171131
>>171132
Debride walks the ponies out of the basement, back upstairs, back outside into a day that is still cloudy, but brighter with the movement of a cloud to expose the sun, and onto the sidewalk. They walk a couple blocks past large buildings with blue roofs that Posey can discern must be a part of the campus, and past red brick buildings with white first floors that are presumably residential apartments. Ponies cross the street, disregarding designated crosswalks, in either direction. She looks back, happily to Gloomy, and sometimes with a concerned look towards Posey. She turns to the left, to a small park with a child's play area. This includes a swing, a green-painted roundabout, and a stairs and slide styled as a castle turret. There is a Pegasus foal on the roundabout, a unicorn being pushed on one of the swings, and an earth pony in its natural environment the sand.

"Here we are. A playground."
Anonymous
7fd8b5e
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No.171136
171137
>>171135
Posey squints at this (it's a sight she's never seen before, growing up in the slave pens of the coven)
Common knowledge check
[1d20+3 = (2+3) = 5]
Anonymous
7fd8b5e
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No.171137
171138
>>171136
>>171135
Posey once again fails a check she could've taken 10 on.

"... What.. what is this? A training regimen for foals? I hadn't expected such a thing here in Equestria."
Gloomy seems interested, Posey seems concerned and confused
Anonymous
db5f888
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No.171138
171140
>>171137
Debride chuckles.
"Of a sort, you could say it is. C'mon little pony, you wanna have fun?"

Debride picks up Gloomy, and places him on a swing
Is a grapple check necessary here?
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
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No.171140
171141
>>171138
A grapple isn't necessary, although halfway through Posey floats Gloomy with her aura to levitate him into the swing.
"Careful. He bruises easily." She says with caution
Posey makes a peculiar expression, nervous and confused as if it only just suddenly hit her like a pile of bricks how little she actually knows about mundane aspects of this land.
>you wanna have fun?
Gloomy gives a start at this suggestion, but as Posey strokes his mane with her aura and gives a worldless gesture of reassurance, he perks up.
Anonymous
db5f888
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No.171141
171142
>>171140
“Alright now, let me just give you a push, and…”
Debride pushes Gloomy on the swing, swinging him a relatively short distance
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
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No.171142
171143
>>171141
Posey looks on cautiously.
Gloomy is swung.
He swings back.
And he swings fourth.
"... Again."
Anonymous
db5f888
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No.171143
171144
>>171142
Debride sits behind Gloomy, slightly off to the left, in case Gloomy swings back too far. “And forward, and forward…” Debride pushes Gloomy forward, then again and again, smiling as she does so.
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
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No.171144
171145
>>171143
Posey watches, her eyes moving with the swing
Anonymous
db5f888
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No.171145
171146
>>171144
Debride lets Gloomy stabilize, and moves over to in front of him. She sits upright, and demonstrates with her forehooves, extending them out or letting them fall limp as necessary
"Now, try to move your hindlegs out, like so, when you are at the top, about to go down, and then in, like this, when you are forward at the maximum extent."

It's perhaps not the best demonstration, but as the unicorn foal is occupying the other swing, it's the best she can do in the moment. Debride has an overly wide smile. "Wanna try?"
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
?
No.171146
171147 171148
>>171135
"... What's the security situation like around here?"
>>171145
>"Wanna try?"
"I don't see why... Or why not." Posey replies, approaching the swing.
Gonna roll a Dexterity check to see how well she swings
[1d20+5 = (1+5) = 6]
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
?
No.171147
6047a04e1f8d0ea733b98a8efac840fe.gif
>>171146
Anonymous
db5f888
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No.171148
171149
>>171146
"Oh, it's safe."

Posey trips and faceplants into the sand. Debride chuckles.
"No no. Gloomy, you try."
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
?
No.171149
171150 171152
>>171148
(I thought Gloomy was already trying)
"Be careful, sweetie..." Posey say
Gonna roll a check for Gloomy, with a +2 bonus for having two examples
[1d20+4 = (2+4) = 6]
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
?
No.171150
171151
>>171149
Posey is quick to catch Gloomy with her aura of he falls
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
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No.171151
>>171150
*if
Anonymous
db5f888
?
No.171152
171153
>>171149
Unlike Posey, Gloomy got a 2 and not a 1.

Debride frowns.
"Well... You're learning."
Debride goes back to pushing Gloomy with her forehooves, sitting upright. She smiles and pushes him.

A grey unicorn mare with a short cut black mane must be the mother or caregiver of the other foal, and she has come closer to her child, intermittently staring at Posey, Gloomy, and Debride
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
?
No.171153
171154
>>171152
Posey eyes the mare cautiously, but realizes that she's been overly paranoid today
"Good afternoon, ma'am." Posey says, kindly
Anonymous
db5f888
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No.171154
171155
>>171153
"Good afternoon..." She replies, also seeming cautious.

"I haven't seen you here before." She says

Debride is still happily swinging Gloomy
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
?
No.171155
171156
>>171154
"Oh, I'm a new researcher here. Just taking a moment to see how family friendly this campus is."
Anonymous
db5f888
?
No.171156
171157 171158 171159
>>171155
She takes a moment, but then responds
"It's friendly enough, I would say. They are tolerant of motherly needs, and the party scene is not as strong in the graduate school... Which program are you in?"
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
?
No.171157
>>171156
"Security, concerning the arcane."
Anonymous
2f7c5b2
?
No.171158
>>171156
"What are you here for, may I ask?"
Anonymous
3b0120c
?
No.171159
171160
>>171156
(What's the name of Posey's actual program?)
Anonymous
db5f888
?
No.171160
171161 171163
>>171159
Posey is in the college of Arcane Arts.

“I’m in the Masters Program for Ponish and Equestrian literature.” She answers

“Security? Such as against Changelings? Burglars?”
Anonymous
a0056c4
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No.171161
171162
>>171160
"Well, I do have some military background, but my specialty is more focused on.. the macabre. I'm a Necrologist. I study curses, haunts, ghosts, ghoulish things. There's always work for those if my field where there's war." Posey replies, in a bit more of a hushed tone (to avoid the children hearing)
Anonymous
dcff304
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No.171162
171163
>>171161
She moves back into a more reserved stance. I see..." After a pause, "You were in the military?"
Anonymous
49c61f1
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No.171163
171166
>>171162
"Well, more of a cleanup manager... Magical battlefields are rather hazardous, even after the battle has long passed, as the soldiers themselves need help passing. Dying curses, swordwraiths, haunts; anything is possible when magic turns violent. I'm from northern griffonia, although Equestrian by blood. I came here to find work in the aftermath of the war, and study Equestrian magic."
She wipes her brow, trying to look away from the sun even in the overcast
"... I'm still getting used to the weather here."
>>171160
"Masters in Literature, you say? That's quite the prestigious profession. (She thinks all Lit majors are archwizards) Poetry is a hobby of mine, although, with the demands of the wars and whatnot, I never really got a chance to study it in earnest."
Amber Sunset
e5d580b
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No.171164
171166
>>171102
Amber tilts her head. "Did the station manager not update the schedule like he said he would? I was called this morning to fill in for the conductor from Kronburg, who was not feeling well. I was not their first choice, as I am formally retired, but the other they tried to reach hadn't answered." Amber sighs. "I am sorry for the mix-up, officer. I do not envy the staff in the offices, as they have to deal with gargantuan amounts of paperwork with budget cuts and recent staff layoffs, but this level of incompetence is beneath them. I've suggested a way of simplifying scheduling and staff assignment, but they brushed me off, for, you see, they said the bureaucracy at headquarters would never allow it...."
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2a313f3
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No.171166
171167 171168
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Anonymous
637f33b
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No.171167
171169 171171
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Amber Sunset
e5d580b
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No.171168
171169
>>171166
Amber gives a grumpy look. "I had been retired for three years, was put back on call recently, then I got an urgent call this morning to get dressed and get on the train immediately. There are multiple managers for the station since they work in shifts from the early morning to the late evening, and there have been a couple of new ones since I retired. I didn't ask for the honorifics of this particular manager, no."

Also I just realized that Amber didn't get on at Katerinburg but at the other town across the river. Darn me and my lack of note-taking since the barn!
Anonymous
2a313f3
?
No.171169
171170 171173
>>171168
The griffin is confused

Hmmm... Maybe roll diplomacy

>>171167
>international lore consistency isn't EaW's strongsuit
scrunch

"I wanted to go to Aquelia. That will be rather difficult now... But I will finish up my masters either way first."
Amber Sunset
e5d580b
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No.171170
171171
>>171169
[1d20+4 = (17+4) = 21]
Anonymous
2a313f3
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No.171171
171172
>>171167
>>171170
The griffin sighs and turns around. "Call back to the Kronburg station. Find out precisely who was put on this morning."

"Verhoven was not sick and did not call off. He was not supposed to be relieved at Kronburg" the other griffin, charcoal in feathers, replies

"That doesn't mean there wasn't a mix up with Hofstadler called to the wrong station or time." He answers. He turns to Amber. "Come inside. We will sort out this mess. And the same with the 'bandits'."

He turns away to go back into the station.
Amber Sunset
e5d580b
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No.171172
171175
>>171171
Amber takes a deep breath. "I will help clear things up. My subordinates, though, have had a very long day and have had to sort out many issues, calming down rowdy passengers and catching stowaways for you just being two of them. I've seen Hellheim before but I do think they've earned a reprieve and ought to see the city while the afternoon's still young," she insists.
Anonymous
4070929
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No.171173
171175
>>171169
"I might be here for some time... I'm hoping the program here is accommodating for my research. The mages in Farbrook were quite hyped about the magic in Equestria. The war to the northwest may turn grim in the coming decade, and they're all quite interested in Equestrian magic's defense against the dark arts. I came here to study that, in part."
Anonymous
4070929
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No.171174
171175
DM, how much downtime are you okay with Posey taking? Posey could go about her days pretending to be a researcher for more than a decade if no quests come up.
Anonymous
2a313f3
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No.171175
171176 171196
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Anonymous
19733c6
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No.171176
171179
>>171175
"And to the southwest, and south, and increasingly the east..." Posey replies, whispering quietly
"It's something I'd rather not discuss around the foals." She continues, gesturing to Gloomy who is being initiated in the dark art of the playground swing.
Rollin for mastery
[1d20 = 14]

Posey then changes the subject
"But enough about me. What sort of literature have you been studying? I'm partial to romance, tragedy and nursery rhymes."

What about 5 years?
JK... Unless...?
Anonymous
61e7753
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No.171177
171179
Is there anything or anyone else that Posey has to do or meet at this university?
Anonymous
2a313f3
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No.171179
171180
>>171176
A few feet away, Gloomy has figured out how to propel himself, at least somewhat, by moving his legs back and forward. Not well, but at least he hasn’t fallen off yet. Aunty Debride giggles, “hehehe” and claps her hooves together.

The mare replies,
“Well, my master’s thesis is on the linguistic shift in the Northeast of Equestria, as seen in the transitional language used in ‘Tournskinn’s Tale’. Well, it’s more about how literature helped in the linguistic shift, but that is the gist of it.”

>>171177
Need to? Not really. Can she? Of course
Anonymous
0d78f49
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No.171180
171181
>>171179
"Fascinating."
>Can she?
If possible, I would like to gloss over any more inconsequential RP for now if it can be represented as a skill check. Not that this isn't fun, but because I've been in this Uni arc for several weeks now, and I'm hoping to make the fight a dragon in a dungeon later.
Posey would proceed to fill out any other paperwork she needs to do for her cover occupation and research applications she'd need to roll the profession skill in downtime or be given research assignments. After that's handled, she'd take Gloomy and leave, since staying out in public for too long risks exposure of her mission.
Anonymous
e8a7df5
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No.171181
171182 171185 171199
beautiful-landscape-of-a-mysterious-island-wrapped-in-fog-mist-in-the-middle-of-the-oceac-4k-video_shrslkldl_thumbnail-1080_01.png
>>171180
Well, I'm on vacation, hence part of why things are not fast at all now

I should probably mention a quest I've long had planned. It's intended for the Silver character, but pretty much every quest is better with more players.

The gist of the quest line is this: basically, New Mareland Military Intelligence tasked the New Mareland Navy to follow a freighter that was heading from Northern Griffonia (Everfrost or Skynavia) to Stalliongrad. So the Navy had an Airship follow it. The Airship followed the freighter, but crashed on an island off the coast of Nova Griffonia claimed by multiple nations. The Navy wants its airmen back, but doesn't want to openly send marines into disputed territory, thus it hires out the job.

I'm not sure that the face of it appeals much to Posey as the objective is literally to save lives and its mostly a cash reward, but it's a big thing
Anonymous
8de60d5
?
No.171182
171183
>>171181
>it's a big thing
So long as I can kill things, level up, and fund my army, it's good.
>I'm not sure that the face of it appeals much to Posey as the objective
Infiltrating New Mareland's Intelligence division is part of Posey's mission. Doing jobs for them gives her material that she can report back to the League.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a037c71
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No.171183
>>171182
Plus having more people would make the mission more fun, I think.
Anonymous
1b73093
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No.171184
How much downtime does Posey have to spend working for the university to get access to cadavers?
Anonymous
a542075
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No.171185
>>171181
>The Navy wants its airmen back, but doesn't want to openly send marines into disputed territory, thus it hires out the job.
In case you're having trouble writing up why Posey would be involved in this quest, note that Posey as a Security Necrologist specializes in recovering bodies in dangerous situations, especially in the disputed no-man's-land of supernatural battlefields. If the Navy wants them back dead or alive, they might solicit Posey from the university.

This is Posey's actual military background: stealing the bodies of Arcturian paladins after a battle. Posey would change up the story to make it sound less-evil to the university.
Amber Sunset
e5d580b
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No.171196
171198
>>171175
"Of course they won't go far," Amber reassures. "They want to see the downtown of Hellheim, in the middle of the city. I give you my word they'll stay in town."

Her companions may be surprised at this turn of events and Amber's nonchalance, though they can't really verbally express those thoughts at the time.
Anonymous
f2e4233
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No.171197
IMG_2793.jpeg
Am back!

Replies soon(TM)
Anonymous
f2e4233
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No.171198
171249
>>171196
The griffin stares at Amber

"Very well... Now I need to call and get this sorted out."

Amber's companions are certainly surprised, and would say something to her if they could. But they know better, and keep their beaks shut
Anonymous
4455b8c
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No.171199
171201
>>171181
Is there anything I should read or do to prepare for this?
Anonymous
f2e4233
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No.171201
171210 171243
>>171199
It may make sense for Posey to go on another, smaller quest before this, actually
Anonymous
4455b8c
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No.171210
>>171201
What quest would that be?
As far as my plans go, I'll just have Posey take downtime and roll profession researching at the university until the quest hook arrives.
Anonymous
9052a11
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No.171239
171241
36a08389a6efae9771e4d23f679d3c13.jpg
>A defacer arises when a spellcaster creates an undead being from the corpse of a doppelganger or other creature that assumes others' visages. Tortured by its inability to mimic others, a defacer steals the faces of those it kills and of the recently dead, trapping their souls by defiling their corpses.
Pretty good reason to go Changeling-hunting later in the game.
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171241
The only good bug.jpg
>>171239
You don't really need a reason to go Changeling hunting. What they are is reason enough.
Anonymous
7b18497
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No.171243
171245
>>171201
So, what should I do to prep for the quest? Can we consider the uni quest(?) completed?
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171245
171247
>>171243
If you wanna give suggestions for things you want to do in the mini-quest, that would help
Anonymous
e7cedf6
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No.171247
171251 171252
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Amber Sunset
e5d580b
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No.171249
171259
>>171198
Amber waves them off hurriedly, knowing how urgent it is that they get to the office before anything bad happens. As for Amber herself, she'll need to find an alternative option.
Anonymous
bd956db
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No.171251
>>171247
This isn't in order of quality, btw. I would gladly be satisfied with simply rolling the urban encounter table, even multiple times a night.
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171252
171253
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Anonymous
e1c6c17
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No.171253
171254
>>171252
>Is another Paladin too boring?
It would be serving an objective this time, so not really.
Given the nature of her background, I thought that Posey would be killing a lot of Paladins in her career. Maybe they could be mixed up with different builds to add some variance, such as pious templars, grayguards, or shadowbane inquisitors (which makes the best death knights). Could also face crusaders or priests.
Or just any kind of creature the league wants gone, such as rogue contacts, defectors, traitors, debtors, rival organizations or others.
>it involves a swamp
Nice way for Posey to face her phobia of water.
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171254
171255 171260 172170
>>171253
Okay, fuck it. I'll let you chose

1. "So you've become something of a Paladin slayer, have you? Well, so long as we are tying up lose ends... Baltimare is home to a community of Griffonian immigrants, and a community of immigrants from the Griffonian far north... a Paladin of the Arcturian Order is among them. Reasonably distinguished, and all too aware of our long-term plans. Kill him, before his warnings are heeded."

2. "So you wish to pacify the restless dead of old battlefields? Well, we're not exactly here to bring peace. And to that end, we need something that can surely be found in the battlefields of Equestria - a dual action shock absorber from a New Mareland 25 pounder - or else obtain it from the garrison. Either way..."
Anonymous
4fd0be0
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No.171255
171260
>>171254
Caught me right before bed.
Posey hates (((griffons))), so I'll go with the first one.
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171259
171261
>>171249
"Alright" the griffin says, going through an open doorway, then to the left, and into a room with a phone. "Now, to sort this out."
Anonymous
f968449
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No.171260
171262
>>171254
>>171255
How much time passes before Posey gets this message? I'd like to roll to see how much money Posey makes working at the university in that time.
Amber Sunset
e5d580b
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No.171261
171267
>>171259
"Certainly," Amber replies. "I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Do you have to sort out these kinds of issues out frequently? I can imagine it gets draining after a while."
Anonymous
2af35db
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No.171262
171265
>>171260
Does access to the university library give Posey any circumstance bonuses to relevant skills she might roll in her downtime, such as knowledge, perform, profession or craft?
Anonymous
2031aee
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No.171263
171264 171265
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Anonymous
2031aee
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No.171264
bx2teuz3fr681.jpg
>>171263
All of my shitpost rolls end in failure crit-failure...
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171265
171268
>>171263
Let this be a lesson about shitposting

>>171262
Probably
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171266
171268 171311
172764.png
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Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171267
171282
>>171261
He sits down at the table, and looks back at Amber with a somewhat annoyed expression.
"Not often. Not like this."

He picks up the phone, and starts moving the rotors.
"And yes. Yes it does."
Anonymous
2031aee
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No.171268
171269 171270
>>171266
"This is the worst poem I've ever- oh, wait..." The mare named after a nursery rhyme says
"Well, it's off to work then."
That night, Posey asks Mason to drive her into the city so that she can gather some information. She takes her spell components pouch and a dagger, but leaves her armor, sword, bracers and longbow at home, preferring to travel lightly and avoid suspicion. The enters a local bar and decides to hit it off with strangers to gather some Intel, such as who this Luminous Grandure person is, and where they're frequently seen.
Rolling to Gather Information:
[1d20+4 = (14+4) = 18]
>>171265
I would like to roll Perform (freestyle poetry), to entertain patrons at the bar this evening as I gather information
[1d20+4 = (13+4) = 17]
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171269
171270
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Anonymous
ad45144
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No.171270
171271 171292
>>171269
Posey goes to the nearest phone booth (they exist in this period, right?) and opens the phonebook to look up his address (funny how people were okay with their addresses bring public domain back then).
>>171268
Rolling to see how many silvers Posey made with her freestyle poetry:
[1d10 = 5]
Anonymous
ad45144
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No.171271
171292
>>171270
And in case he's not in the book, Posey looks at any other similar griffon names, in case he moved in with family.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KBSi-7t4cEE [Embed]
Amber Sunset
e5d580b
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No.171282
171291
>>171267
Amber wants to delay this issue as much as possible, mainly for the benefit of her friends.
"My condolences. I've personally noticed the quality of work at the Reichsbahn deteriorating lately, particularly since I retired in an official sense…overworked office staff, poor maintenance, struggling to meet schedules…you know how it is. It's worse in the Katerin Principality which is going through a bit of a trouble spot lately. You heard about those rebels near the border?"
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171291
171293
>>171282
Amber wishes to prevaricate and waste time with a grumpy, work oriented griffin of the crusader-state.

Roll Diplomacy to see who wins this battle of wills
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171292
171294
>>171270
>Posey getting shekels for bad poetry
glares

There is indeed a phonebook, but the name is not in it. (Or at least, there is no one of that name that context would not suggest is likely a unicorn or otherwise unrelated). Perhaps it is out of date.

>>171271
I was thinking of that
Posey actually sees two similar names. One in West Baltimare, one in the East.
Anonymous
e5d580b
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No.171293
171296
>>171291
[1d20+4 = (11+4) = 15]
Anonymous
acecfa9
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No.171294
171295
>>171292
>two similar names. One in West Baltimare, one in the East.
>On the opposite sides of the city
Posey gives a groan, but nonetheless gets to work.
>helped offload deliveries once?
Which side of the city would indicate this? Is there a port or an area where a lot of truck go by?
I guess this warrants a local knowledge check. It's untrained, so I should just take 10 for DC 10, but...
[1d20+3 = (18+3) = 21]
Dice go clickity-clack
Anonymous
24aec86
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No.171295
171300
>>171294
There is indeed a port, with most of the eastern edge of the city on the harbor of Horseshoe Bay. There is also a significant amount of industry in the eastern section, and in the south. Commerical activity is most heavily concentrated in the center, but can be found everywhere.