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Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175000
175042 175084 175098
The next big quest with everypony in it is coming soon (TM)
1627 replies and 47 files omitted.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175213
175215
>>175203
Well, since for the moment it seems that we've got some time...

After a rather surprisingly intense makeout session, Silver pulls back once Khoi allows him. He looks pretty blown away

"Wow...that was new."
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175214
175215
>>175209
Poor traumatized mare.

Kira marvels at the electronics abound on the shelves, none of which were available in her tribe. "Wooooooooooow...this. Is. Amazing!"
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175215
175216 175217 175219
[1d100 = 7]

>>175210
I see....

>>175213
Khoi has a smile on her face, and an expression best described as "smug."

>>175214
A bronze pegasus comes up, wings partly open.
"Hey, woah woah woah, no animals allowed inside."

Neela is definitely offended by that, and may tell him off
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175216
175218
>>175215
"Wha...animal? No no, I'm a lamia. And a paying customer, too."

She does marvel at the pegasus' wings as they're open, causing her to grow a bit distracted.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175217
175218
>>175215
Silver chuckles and smiles back at her.

"Definitely quite change from how you normally act. I did not know you had it in you to be so formal."
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175218
175221 175222
>>175216
He moves back, and spreads his wings wide. Kira has a pretty good look at them

"You'll scare the customers"

>>175217
She hangs her mouth partly open
"I can be formal..."
Anonymous
d8d457a
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No.175219
175220
>>175215
>I see....
So, is that a thing you want to do before the quest, or should I not bother?
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175220
175227
>>175219
Tentative yes
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175221
175223
>>175218
Kira pouts, flops her ears, and looks at the stallion with big eyes. "Pleeeeeaaaaassssssssssssssssse mister," she flicks her tongue as she says please, "all I want is a radio for my deer friend. I have money to pay for it, and I'm super friendly."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175222
175223
>>175218
"No, wait...'forward', forward is what I meant." He chuckles. "Sorry about that."
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175223
175224 175225
>>175222
She tilts her head
"I am facing forward, yes."

>>175221
Roll Charisma
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175224
>>175223
Silver chuckles a bit. "No, forward as in being direct. Getting straight to point, no messing about."
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175225
175226
>>175223
[1d20+3 = (17+3) = 20]
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175226
175235 175237
>>175225
"Ooohhh, I see...." She looks down, then back up towards Silver. She has a decided smirk on her face, and puffs her chest floof out.

>>175225
The end of his wings start to curl down.
"Well... if you could stay a bit out of sight... or if the deer could come in..."
Anonymous
9c5de4d
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No.175227
175228
>>175220
I guess that begins with a trip to the church then.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175228
175229
6981620.png
>>175227
Rain starts just before entering the car on the trip into town. the journey is not unknown to Posey, but neither is it wholly familiar, with both familiar landmarks, like the brick factory near the river, and elements that before had gone unnoticed, like the firehouse at the edge of Locust Promontory. It's later at night than the previous visit, and there are far fewer ponies populating the night than before, and what few there are in a zombie-like state, like the soldier, wrapped in a trench coat, who sleepily checks Posey's ID at the first stop. Only a lone truck driver that Posey sees going the other way seems acclimated to the night. What Posey does see, however, is a number of batwinged ponies, whose eyes reflect golden in the dim light, and who most populate the streets so late at night. They form the majority of the military garrison and even the police patrols, and they can be seen in the lit loading bays of factories and warehouses as they wait for trucks to load.

Most of the city is closed, with near every tenement block window unlit and curtains closed, and every schoolhouse dark. Most of the shops are closed, save a few late night cafes and coffee shops whose few patrons form dark silhouttes against a bright background. And yet the city is far from dormant, as the machinery of the city drones on. The whistling of steam, the rotation of lathes, and the idling of diesel engines can be heard long before the edges of distillation towers, or the looming brick facades of manufactories can be seen in the dark, clouded night.

Passing a second checkpoint, Posey sees more creatures on the streets, and these are mostly the kaftar, the crocutta, diamond dogs and a cat-creature Posey isn't sure she's seen before, though even these stay close the sides of buildings so as to best avoid the rain. Posey passes a large armored truck with a machinegun on the top, with soldiers who hide in their trench coats from the rain, but keep watch on the darkness, firmly holding their rifles. But it cannot be the rain alone that causes such furtiveness, as even those inside are more tense than the last time Posey came through.

Mason parks the car. There is something off an issue: it appears there are soldiers by the entrance used the last time to get into the enclave.
Anonymous
befea76
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No.175229
175230
>>175228
>There is something off an issue: it appears there are soldiers by the entrance used the last time to get into the enclave.
Posey casually approaches the entryway and wordlessly strolls past the soldiers. If they try to stop her, her first response is to lift her head from beneath her hood and try to charm them with her gaze, in order of closest to furthest.
Bluff check, to appear inconspicuous
[1d20+14 = (13+14) = 27]
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175230
175231
>>175229
They do indeed try to stop her, going so far as to place hooves on her if necessary.

"Sorry ma'am, this establishment has a check point on it. You see it's connected to the underground, so we have to search you and check your passport."

This is a Pegasus stallion of a white color. He smiles at her. The other stallion doesn't make direct eye contact.
Anonymous
befea76
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No.175231
175232
>>175230
Posey shows her ID, and the equipment she brought, which only amounts to her spell component pouch and some mundane scribing and research materials (she left her weapons and armor at home; not wanting to malign the Kaftars).
DC 19 Will vs Charm for the Pegasus who made eye contact.
Anonymous
2d81660
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No.175232
175233
>>175231
“I don’t think you’d want to go this way. That’s a very dangerous neighborhood. Especially for a pretty mare like you. You must have the wrong door.” He says to her
Anonymous
befea76
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No.175233
175234
>>175232
"I know where I'm going. We all have to take our chances in these trying times. It's just to speak with the relatives of a recently deceased friend." Posey replies
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175234
175239
>>175233
"At 3 AM? This neighborhood is almost entirely not pony, and... you're a pony." He retorts
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175235
175236
>>175226
Kira "oooo"s as she observes how the feathers on his wings move.

"What if I do this?"

Hide: Kira attempts to hide her snake tail right in plain view of the stallion, to show how she can sort of "disguise" herself by having her tail be not visible.

[1d20+13 = (16+13) = 29]
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175236
175241
>>175235
"Wah. How?"

When you view her head on, it can be hard to tell she's anything but a pony
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175237
175238
>>175226
This elicits another chuckle from Silver.

"You sure did come out of your shell between breakfast and changing into your work clothes. You did not get replaced by changeling, did you?" The tone of his voice makes it clear this is intended as a joke, but a small part of him does wonder...
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175238
175240
>>175237
She stares at him, and blinks. Beat, then another beat.

"No."
Anonymous
befea76
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No.175239
175242
>>175234
Posey shows her license
"I am a certified necrologist. It is my duty to investigate and alleviate haunts and supernatural encounters surrending the deceased, which naturally involves operating at night, when such events occur."
She adds
"Besides, the creatures in this neighborhood are largely nocturnal. It would be rude to intrude upon them during the day."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175240
175242
>>175238
...Is she a changeling?
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175241
175242
>>175236
"I'm an expert hider," she boasts proudly, sticking out her pony chest. "See? I won't scare anypony." She leaves out that she's already inadvertently scared a couple ponies already without trying.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175242
175243 175244 175246
>>175239
"Oh..." The stallion seems somehow uncomfortable with this, and is uninquisitive about more details.

"Be very careful, ma'am. These gnolls 'll eat ponies alive."

The stallion steps aside, and out of her way.

>>175240
No, of course not. Changelings are black and chitinous, and she is golden and fluffy. Then again, she doesn't have fur along her back... her horn is kind of crooked... and she's small, like one...

>>175241
The stallion moves back
"Okay just... don't go too far... or stay too long..."
Anonymous
befea76
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No.175243
175248
>>175242
Posey clippity clops her way to the church.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175244
175247
>>175242
Kira claps her hooves together happily, before asking the stallion, "Where in the store are your radios?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175246
175247
>>175242
Hmmmmmmmmmmm...nah, she's good.

"So, do you need anything else before you head off to work? I want to make sure you are set, but also I do not want to make you late."
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175247
175248 175290 175291
>>175244
"Down the hall..." He says. And swiftly moves out of the way of the 800 pound pseudo-reptile

>>175246
She looks up at him and makes an expression with her mouth and eyes that she probably thinks is cute

"Maybe take me to work?" She asks
Anonymous
befea76
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No.175248
175249
>>175243
>>175247
I don't need to RP this whole thing tonight, but I would like confirmation that Posey makes it to the church.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175249
175250
>>175248
Yes of course we need to RP it. I'm checking with the notes to make sure the descriptions are consistent
Anonymous
befea76
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No.175250
175251
>>175249
Okay. I might go to bed soon though.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175251
175252
>>175250
Posey goes down a tunnel, through a dark, poorly lit tunnel until she comes out of a stairway in a building that directly meets the street. On the street one block over is La Fete. And then just across this is the church. It occupies a small property with a brick wall around it. It is rectangular, with a painted wooden door directly at street level, contrasting against the more normal use of steps. There are windows to either side, narrow and rectangular and fairly low. It has a high angled roof, with a black rooftop, and a painted white wooden steeple. It's an odd shape altogether; clearly intended to be tall, yet oddly stubby and close to the ground. The door is closed, and there is no outward information.
Anonymous
befea76
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No.175252
175292
>>175251
Posey steals herself, trying not to look to close at the sacred geometry of the church, and knocks on the door.

I gotta sleep though.
Amber Sunset
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No.175253
175254
>>175143
Amber changes up her ploy. While there's a lull in new customers, she decides to just ask Salt Mixer if she can use the restroom, and if approved will go into the kitchen the more hidden way. Of course she takes her cup of spice with her.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175254
175255
>>175253
She narrows her eyes and shakes her head.

"What? You don't have to ask, just go. And don't take too long."
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175255
175256
>>175254
"I just didn't want you to wonder where I was. I won't be long." Can she see where Mustard is before she slips into the kitchen?
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175256
175257
>>175255
Yes. He's outside on the patio. But he's headed back in soon, surely
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175257
175258
>>175256
Then Amber will wait for him in the kitchen. What could possibly be a better answer than directly from the horse's mouth?
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175258
175259
>>175257
And then mustard comes up, with a note and moving quickly.

"Oh, hi Amber!"
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175259
175260
>>175258
Whatever doubts she could have regarding her coltfriend get drowned out by his chipper energy, which is certainly much more than she has outside her burning dislike of Red Scabbard. "Hi. I just needed to catch a breather."
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175260
175261
>>175259
"Over here?" He says, breathing in and out as if he's exerted himself. "Who is watching the door?"
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175261
175262
>>175260
"Salt Mixer is watching it, and she doesn't have a problem if I'm not too long."

She leans against a nearby object, pauses, and looks away as if thinking what to say before turning back to Mustard. "Say, did you see that diamond dog who came in a little while ago? He looked very well dressed fer one o' them, don't you think? Do forgive me, I found it a little funny."
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175262
175263
>>175261
He sighs
"That's a police detective, apparently. Really wanted me to know that... Two of 'em, off duty."
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175263
175264
>>175262
She blinks as if in surprise. "Could be worse. They could be food inspectors," she then replies with a small smile. "I hope the two of them didn't order too many courses."
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175264
175265
>>175263
"Heh heh..." His smile fades and he doesn't make eye contact.

"No, it's goulash, the dumplings, and the paprikash... And beer... more beer..."
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175265
175266
>>175264
Sense motive: is there more than what Mustard is letting on?
(Unskilled)
[1d20 = 15]

Whatever the case may be, she doesn't address it now but focuses on her totally-not-petty mission. "Diamond dogs like goulash? That's news to me. I thought they liked meatier dishes."
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175266
175268
>>175265
It's pretty obvious that Mustard either does not like them and is overly stressed by them, or he's overly stressed by the job tonight more generally.

>>175265
"Yeah, and sharing dumplings. The pony he's with has the Paprikash."
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175268
175269
>>175266
Maybe, just maybe they'll be out a little sooner than expected.

"I've never had that before, is it any good?" she asks, starting to get anxious again. "I'm guessin' you're picking it up now?"
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175269
175270
>>175268
"No, but the order is in. It's alright, I suppose. It can be spicy."
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175270
175271
>>175269
Amber feels a sudden surge of dread. Is she too early? "Some ponies handle spice better than others," she says, trying to play it cool. "Is it one of those dishes that takes a long time? I ain't the most familiar with the cooking here, or how the food gets prioritized."
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175271
175272
>>175270
"Not really, the order was just placed. As for priority... I haven't figured that out, exactly." He blinks. "Are we limiting seating because of the kitchen?" He looks around at the set of orders. "I don't think it's too much of a backlog?"
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175272
175273
>>175271
She is too early, she realizes with a sinking realization. Her eagerness proved to be her downfall. Well, maybe not late. She does some filly maths and comes to the conclusion that going back and leaving later again is less likely to cause trouble than spending over twenty minutes in the "bathroom."

"Actually, how do waiters know if a dish is ready?" she asks.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175273
175274
>>175272
"Ideally there would be a busser here to wait until it's ready and then send it... but really we just have to check in. It helps to combine it with turning over the new orders." He answers
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175274
175275
>>175273
"Well, it ain't a busy night, all things considered. Maybe you could show me the dish when it's ready in the kitchen? I don't think it's made too often and I'd like to see what it looks like, since it sounds interestin'." Amber has a soft, easy smile that suggests innocence, provided he is not too suspicious and tests this.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175275
175276
>>175274
"Yeah, sure but-" He looks at the adorable little filly, who would never lie to or deceive him. "Okay... Should I come to you?"
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175276
175277
>>175275
"You're a waiter and move around a lot. I can't just roam around without Mixer gettin' mad at me," she replies, her ears drooping a little.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175277
175278
>>175276
"Awwww, but she likes you." He pats her head. "Alright, I'll come to you. Just... I don't want her to see me in the wrong area either, but... I'll come to you." he smiles and pets her head more.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175278
175279
>>175277
Filly is pet

"Thank you! Now don't let me keep you."

Amber debates leaving the cup of spice in the kitchen. She figures that although the chances are slim, there's a worry it could be tossed since it's unhygienic to leave a cup around (not that she knows if anypony cares.) She takes the cup and leaves by the same door she came in from, heading to her workstation from the direction of the bathroom.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175279
175280
>>175278
"I'll see you Amber!"

Amber does, however, have the disadvantage of being clearly seen by Salt Mixer, who watches her as she trots past.

At the door is an impatient elderly couple.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175280
175281
>>175279
Her anxiety has not really subsided since now she has to deal with these customers. "Hello, how can I help you today? Will that be a table for two? Would you prefer to be seated inside or outside?" she asks hurriedly.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175281
175282
>>175280
"Table. Inside. It's too cold outside." The stallion says grumpily, looking over the mare as if consulting with her.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175282
175283
>>175281
"Absolutely! We hope you'll like the food here." She leads them to one of Cream Pop's tables. "A waiter will be with you shortly," she says.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175283
175284
>>175282
May have made more sense to place them in Mustard Trim's portion of the indoor section, but Cream Pop is the most senior of the waitstaff and can handle it. Next up, a family of... five?
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175284
175285 175286
>>175283
Good thing Mustard loves serving families with foals. Well, he might not, but it would be good for him to gain experience regarding this anyway since he intends on having foals himself. She asks if they'd prefer being indoors or outdoors. If indoors she gives them one of Mustard's booths.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175285
175286
>>175284
>Amber will use her hostess job to demonstrate to Mustard that he better either learn to pull out or start using condoms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plzw1NWVYSM

Mustard only has tables, but it works all the same.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175286
175287
>>175284
>>175285
And after the passage of some time, Mustard Trim comes up to Amber

"You want to see the dishes and the process?" He smiles and movers his tail side to side. "Just... let's be discrete. I don't want the other staff to think we're sneaking off to do other things in the back..."
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175287
175292
>>175286
After making sure nopony else is coming, she smiles back at him. "If they'll be ready soon, then sure thing. Don't worry about any of it, the kitchen staff can give us an alibi."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175290
175292
>>175247
Silver would say she succeeds fairly well at that goal.

"Hmm. How much longer until you have to get to work?"
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175291
175292
>>175247
"Thank you!"

Kira slithers past while trying to maintain her current hidden status. She wonders and marvels at all of the advanced technology that she passes by, so much more advanced than anything her tribe had. She wonders to herself how it is anyone could have had the thought to make any of this.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175292
175293 175294 175295 175302
Radio.jpg
>>175287
He continues smiling, though more awkwardly.

"Alright, I'll go first."

The two little ponies go in tandem, one after the other, to make it look more like they are going back independently of each other, and not to, you know, have sex during restaurant hours. They arrive in the kitchen entrance.

>>175290
She looks down, then back up again.

"Not long..."

>>175291
On either side of a carpet floor are a number of radios and phonographs. Some have stands and sit on the floor. Most are on shelves and are intended to sit on tables. Most are wooden. Some have various forms of plastic frames. Neela takes the lead after giving the pegasus stallion a dirty look.

>>175252
knock knock

No response. At least, not yet. Through the window, Posey can see that at least a candle light is on, though any electric lighting - if it exists at all - is off. From windows and the dim, dark corners of buildings and alleyways, golden eyes stare back.
Anonymous
3b5f806
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No.175293
175296
>>175292
Posey knocks again.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175294
175296
>>175292
"Woooooooooooow...imagine how long it took someone to make these. Especially all of these little numbers in the front!" Kira plays with the dial on one, watching as the needle moves back and forth on the display. Nothing is currently playing as the radio is unpowered, but Kira is still amazed. "Ooooooooooooo!"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175295
175296
>>175292
"Alright, I suppose we better head off then. I will drive you to work. At least you'll be able to show me who was lucky enough to employ you!"
Anonymous
2d81660
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No.175296
175297 175300 175301
>>175293
[1d3 = 2]

>>175294
Unfortunately, some of the little knobs make satisfying clicks when moved. Still others visibly move a needle across a white board that can be seen through glass.

>>175295
She looks down, then back up at Silver

“Uh, alright.”
Anonymous
3b5f806
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No.175297
175298
>>175296
Do what does the 1d3 mean? That looks like an urban encounter roll...
Anonymous
2d81660
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No.175298
175299
>>175297
Posey gets no reply.
Anonymous
3b5f806
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No.175299
175303
>>175298
Posey knocks a third time, making her persistent tenacity clear to anyone ignoring her
"Pardon me for intruding on your sanctuary in these trying times, but it's imperative that I meet with Di Bin Milyaketan, on the matter concerning Agire's passing."
She pauses for a moment
"You've probably heard a story of me from Sevberk by now. I'm a friend of a friend, and I've come to discuss a service in response to his passing."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175300
175303
>>175296
Unless Khoi or any of the others need something, all Silver needs is the car key and then they can be off.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175301
175303
>>175296
Even the clicky knobs are interesting to the lamia. Kira looks over at Neela.

"Neela, look! I'm doing the radios!"
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175302
175304
>>175292
Why, Amber would never. She can't be sure though if that would be more or less acceptable than intentionally making a customer's food inedible. She has her spice with her and waits to see the dish in question.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175303
175309 175324 175325
>>175299
One of the wooden double doors open, revealing a rather light in color creature that Posey can be fairly sure is probably a Kaftar. It's eyes are dark, if anything, in the light of the nearby streetlight, and it wears a white turban.

"Who are you?" The creature asks in a male, heavily accented voice. Posey can feel that if she looked behind her, she'd likely see one or more other creatures.

>>175300
Just a quick trip upstairs to get the car keys, White Orchid asks "where are you going?" and "can I go?" Mala looks over at Silver and it's a reminder that Silver had an idea to hide the car, and Jubilosa looks just a little bit jealous. Khoi goes out the door, and sits down next to the passenger side car door, evidently waiting for Silver to open it.

>>175301
"Yeah yeah, I see it." Neela says, ears going back as she tries to navigate around the giant snake that's occupying much of the floor. She's also looking at radios but is not turning the knobs.
Anonymous
058ba7b
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No.175304
175305
>>175302
Given that workers going off and having sex when they are not on company time is tolerated, poisoning a customer is probably the more serious issue.

Mustard Trim is happy to show Amber the dishes. he holds up a plate of four or so white balls.
"Here, we have pierogi. It's bread balls filled with mashed potatoes."

Then a bowl of soup.
"Goulash, a soup with potato, onion, and especially paprika."

And then another orange brightly colored dish
"Parpikash, with Spatzle, a kind of dumpling, onion, tomato paste, and even more paprika."
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175305
175306
>>175304
"Ooh, colorful! Before the dishes get cold, it'd be best to make sure there's space on their table first. You said they were drinking lots of beer," Amber gently suggests.
Anonymous
2d81660
?
No.175306
175307
>>175305
“Oh yeah, you make room on the table as you take it out. You live empty bottles if you have to.” He answers
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175307
175308
>>175306
Amber is getting a little exasperated. "Okay, but if your tray is full, and the table is full, where are you going to put stuff to make room? The floor? That'd just look bad."
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175308
175313
>>175307
"Well, you can carry a little foldable tray holder that you can place the tray on while you place the plates on the table. But I usually just keep the tray on my back. Sometimes you can use a nearby empty table. But in this case, there should be plenty of space as it's only two patrons, and the table is designed for about four ponies." He answers
Anonymous
86c7de6
?
No.175309
175311
>>175303
>"Who are you?"
"I am Rosey Ring, emissary of the Dread League." Posey proudly declares, clearly, but quietly.
She pays no heed to any beings stalking her from behind, as though she has no fear of being attacked.
Anonymous
db47b75
?
No.175310
175311
>>175102
Oh, I missed this one!
>discord
I lost track of you when all the 'ebil nazi' purge happened. I know what the name was, but shenanigens. Suffice it to say, you are correct that your planned event would not mesh with my prospective event. My target is more local ^_~
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175311
175323
>>175309
"We are not expecting any 'Ring', nor does this 'Dread League' mean anything to us. We have no nee-"

The Kaftar is pushed aside, and in his place, a darker, golden colored Kafter in robes and a turban moves in his place.

"Come in." He says firmly, almost demandingly

>>175310
I figured as much. I recall an old plan of yours. It being local is okay, as the next event is only temporary and the action will come back to Baltimare in time
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175313
175314
>>175308
Things are getting desperate, but Amber isn't out of the fight yet.

"Look, this is soup, and it'd be a bad idea to try to balance all that together, wouldn't it? I'm sure you could normally do it, but it's been a long day, and imagine if you spilled something. You wouldn't want to risk that, would you? Give the dapper dog his soup first, and come back for the rest. It'll only take a moment."
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175314
175315
>>175313
If it means anything to Amber, she ought to be able to discern that the Paprikash: 1., is already a spicy meal with a large amount of spice, and 2. Uses a very similar kind of spice to what Amber has

"Uh..." He looks at Amber, and then the food, with uncertainty. "Okay, sure." He takes the goulash and starts to go. Then he turns back, and also grabs the pierogi.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175315
175316
>>175314
See? She's merely enhancing its flavor. Amber dares not breathe a sigh of relief just yet.

"Ain't that much easier? Two trips are better than one."

When Mustard is away, she carefully holds the cup with two hooves and shakes it onto the paprikash, attempting to get a balanced distribution instead of just one pile.
Anonymous
2d81660
?
No.175316
175317
>>175315
poof

The whole dish is covered in the red chili pepper. But there’s an issue: it’s a bit too obvious, with the bright red powder.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175317
175318
>>175316
If there's a utensil around, Amber can mix around the sauce to better hide it.
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175318
175319
>>175317
There is indeed a spoon and forks. Amber should be aware that there is no way that Price run doesn't know she's there, and what she does may be noticed.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175319
175320
>>175318
Amber considers her actions for a moment. She could probably stir it around with the excuse of really wanting a bite, but it would be a bad look regardless. Instead she blows off the excess spice, with hopefully enough bonding to the sauce to accomplish her purpose.
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175320
175321
>>175319
The dish, already colored orange by the paprika, now has an even darker, redder color.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175321
175326
>>175320
What a beautiful dish! Amber almost wishes she could taste its horror, as a way of testing herself and deriving schadenfreude from the fact an icky stallion will suffer the same fate. That's normal, right?

With the hard part done, she waits for Mustard to come back, which should be soon.
Anonymous
86c7de6
?
No.175323
175326
>>175311
>"Come in." He says firmly, almost demandingly
Posey does not need to be told twice. She enters the building as soon as she is invited.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175324
175326
>>175303
Silver replies to White Light first: "Just taking Khoi to work, nothing exciting."
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175325
175326
>>175303
Kira's finding it hard to believe that anyone could resist the call of the knobs. While the plastic ones look fancy and modern, the wooden ones feel just a tad bit more natural if not for the varnish that's been applied to them. She looks to Neela to get her opinion.
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175326
175327 175328 175329 175330
>>175323
The Kaftar moves back into the candlelit room. Posey can see that pews have been removed, the floor is wooden with carpet, and there are paintings and items on the walls. But Posey isn't paying attention to that. The Kaftar looks directly at Posey, and allows the other to close the door.

"You are the pony who asked for Agire. Why do you speak his name?"

>>175321
Mustard does indeed come back after the passage of only seconds. He's somewhat exasperated.

"And then the final dish, to the very waiting pony..." And he takes it, stopping only if Amber addresses him.

>>175324
"Oh... okay..." The little kylan is waiting for Silver, sitting down, looking up at the passenger side door, waiting for Silver to open it.

>>175325
Neela: "Yeah, it's... these are nice, sure, but... why are you playing with those?"
Anonymous
f047039
?
No.175327
175333
>>175326
"Agire was our friend, one of a kind. His passing a a great disappointment to us, and I'm sure a great predicament to your temple as well." Posey says
"But where I come from, we believe that the bonds of friendship need not end, and so I come to make a proposal to you, one for which I humbly request your assistance." she continues, bowing her head politely
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175328
175333
>>175326
Amber won't slow down the waiter, instead waving him off and returning to her own station. She still has to worry about being spotted by Salt Mixer, but that worry is minor compared to everything else that came before.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175329
175333
>>175326
"Because it's fun and they're interesting, of course!"

The snek appears fully engrossed with the devices.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175330
175333
>>175326
"Are you really sure you want to come? It is nothing exciting, and we may have to trot for quite bit during trip."
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175333
175334 175342 175346 175347
>>175328
Amber goes back to her station to find it quiet and with no pony waiting. This may mean some ponies slipped through and seated themselves, but it could just be a normal lull. Amber has time alone with her thoughts. Well, maybe not. Better check the status of the seating to see if anything has changed since she left.

>>175327
"Indeed it was, but what right have you to call hi-" He stops

"Need not end? What? What do you have? What could you have? He is dead. I will not see him again until the next life."

>>175329
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St8iEpkcDJc&pp=ygUcYmVjYXVzZSBpdCdzIHNvIG11Y2ggZnVuIGphbg%3D%3D

Neela scrunches
"Okay, that's enough"

>>175330
"Okay... I guess it didn't go so well the last time. I'll wait here." He answers, slumping down a little
Anonymous
80e829b
?
No.175334
175335
>>175333
>"Need not end? What? What do you have? What could you have?
"With Agire dead, the line of succession for this temple is broken: that's bad for both of us..." Posey continues
"I propose to you, a ceremony to make an appeal to The Angel to raise Agire from the grave." Posey says, with a blank, serious expression.
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175335
175336
2395050.png
>>175334
Posey has his attention
"And what is this 'ceremony'?"
Anonymous
80e829b
?
No.175336
175337
7InbZTI.png
>>175335
"We make an appeal to the other side by offering them a life in exchange for Agire. Depending on the result of our appeal, we may be blessed with a miracle, through which he could return to us." Posey says
Posey opens her satchel and flips through her grimoire, stopping at a page that roughly illustrates the process.
"I'm sure you're familiar with the concept, being a seasoned priest yourself."
She continues
"To do this, it will take some cooperation. Appealing to a higher power for rewards of this magnitude isn't simple, it would require divination, and guidance, the sort of the priestly variety. I myself have a suitable candidate that we could use for the ceremony, but I'll need your assistance, and your approval, to carry it out."
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175337
175338
>>175336
"I have not heard of such a ceremony" He replies, though perhaps without firm conviction,

"The Angel does not give life back. Not even for life. Were it so easy..."
Anonymous
80e829b
?
No.175338
175339
>>175337
Posey shrugs
"I'm doing this because we, no I, wish to stay on good terms with the future of the kaftar temple. It's only with your blessings that I can proceed in the appeal; if not, I will be on my way..."
Anonymous
058ba7b
?
No.175339
175340
>>175338
"You can make the angel release him?" He asks again, with a hint of desperation.
Anonymous
80e829b
?
No.175340
175382
>>175339
"I, no, we could try." Posey says, her paralyzed face softening in a sympathetic manner
"With your blessing."
Anonymous
548bf13
?
No.175341
175382
I guess this is the part where I roll Diplomacy.
[1d20+8 = (12+8) = 20]
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175342
175376
>>175333
As with baking a pretty cake, Amber knows she can't be lazy. She checks to see what's happened.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175346
175368
>>175333
Silver gives the crestfallen colt some headpats.

"There will be more opportunities, and when there are we will make sure to do plenty of things more fun than taking Khoi to work."

As for the jealous Jubilosa: does she want a kiss, too?
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175347
175368
>>175333
"Awwwwww..." Kira, though disappointed, complies to the deer's order as if she were her fawn, and stops playing with the radio dials. "Which one do you like best, Neela?"
Anonymous
8fc8846
?
No.175368
175383 175384
>>175347
The knobs are still there, though. In reach... so many of them....

"This one" She pokes at a semi-random wooden radio with a half-oval tower design, and vertical stripes of wood covering what must be the speaker on the lower, more rectangular portion.

>>175346
"Okay..." the colt lowers his head

scrunchy griffin looks away
Maybe
Anonymous
cb4ca11
?
No.175370
175372
GM, if Posey is going to carry out her plan, she's going to want to buy a couple items, so I would like to appraise the value of Posey's jewelry (3 rings, bangle, necklace, bracelet). Posey should be able to hit a 15 DC taking 10 with all available bonuses.
Anonymous
048ca9d
?
No.175372
175373 175374
>>175370
This is fine, but I strain to believe she can get it done at 3 AM… perhaps a multi-night plan
Anonymous
1855394
?
No.175373
175376
>>175372
It takes 1 minute to appraise. I'm just trying to figure out how much money Posey has.
Anonymous
1855394
?
No.175374
175376
>>175372
>3 AM
Posey is nocturnal.
Anonymous
048ca9d
?
No.175376
175377 175378
>>175373
Sure.

>>175374
Sure, but the non-bat/non-gnoll shop keepers of Baltinare are not.

>>175342
Elsewhere in the restaurant, ponies are about to find out what happens when you don’t do the cooking by the book.

Amber, however, has discovered that two young stallions have slipped through and seated themselves. Melon Mangrove’s section
Anonymous
6aa4785
?
No.175377
>>175376
Okay, so, can Posey tell what her jewelry is worth?
Also, does the priest answer her?
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175378
175382
>>175376
Have any of Melon's customers left yet? Does it still seem crowded in her section?
Anonymous
8fc8846
?
No.175382
175395 175403
>>175341
>>175340
He walks past Posey in a half circle that seems almost predatory or threatening, but with his head visibly locked forward and down as he walks through the dim yellow light of the converted building, it is more likely he is thinking.

"Agire was willing to meet with the outsiders. He was willing to converse with other faiths. No. He loved to meet with the outsiders. No, he wasn't in favor of integration, but he did join that... Society... And it killed him..." He looks to Posey holding his head below his shoulders, such that he is looking up towards her. It doesn't make him look smaller, but more like a cat ready to pounce.

"But Agire was indeed wise. He did trust in the Angel. And he trusted in The Society. I know of no way to bring him back..." Now he looks away, even lifting a paw as if unable to look at Posey. "But I have to take that chance... To get him back." And then his head turns back to Posey, and with a sniffle "Yes. I will take your... offer..."

>>175378
Her section is not equally crowded. The booths along the wall are full, the tables are not. It appears that the interlopers have gone to a booth that was just freshly cleaned - at least hopefully it is cleaned - and was the lone open booth in her section. Hard to say if this is "too" crowded. The tables are far from full.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175383
175385
>>175368
Then perhaps we will see, as Silver goes in to kiss his griffon.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175384
175385
>>175368
"Oooooo! Great choice, Neela!" Not that Kira would know, she knows next to nothing about radios other than that they pull sounds from the air. But, she does enjoy the nice semi-natural feel and look of the wooden radio as opposed to the more manufactured feel of the plastic radios. She takes the radio, and looks to Neela if she has anything else she desires.
Anonymous
b276261
?
No.175385
175386 175388
>>175383
A mischievous smile, and she kisses Silver back with more skill and less force than Khoi.

>>175384
“Uh” she seems a bit intimidated by Kira’s passion for… knobs. “Well, we don’t have the records to play for a phonograph. Let’s call this ‘good’.”
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175386
175387
>>175385
Hey, knobs are important, Neela shouldn't be knocking Kira's enthusiasm for them.

"Aww, well maybe some other day then." Kira takes their new prospective purchase up to the counter, excited to delve into this new technology.
Anonymous
b276261
?
No.175387
175389
>>175386
There’s a mare at the counter, but that mare is willingly replaced by the stallion encountered earlier, who also seems to want to keep a distance from Kira, but is content to remain behind the counter. He looks at the radio chosen.

“Just this?” He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175388
175390
>>175385
Silver wraps his forelegs around his griffon and pulls her in tight. He fully embraces the passion and skill she shows, and attempts to match his griffon goddess despite the difficulty in doing so.

After she has given at least as much as Khoi, Silver breaks the kiss despite how much a part of him wants to continue. He's running late enough as is. "Love you, Jubilosa. I will be back soon, okay?"
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175389
175390
>>175387
Kira tilts her head at the stallion, curious by what he means. The façade of her being a pony is only slightly broken by a tongue flick. "What do you mean? Is there more we need for the radio to work?"
Anonymous
b276261
?
No.175390
175391 175392
>>175388
She’s a bit more tender than Khoi, oddly, despite not having Khoi’s soft lips. Her tongue is also softer. She smiles to him with half lidded eyes.

I’ll be here.”

She waves a claw to wave him bye.

>>175389
“Well, I understand if you don’t want or need a phonograph, a second radio, or a television. The Fillydelphia Electric model 8 is a very good radio.”
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175391
175393
>>175390
Kira looks over to Neela. "Do we need any of those? I mean, you said we don't have any records, but like what about another radio or...television, whatever that is?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175392
175397
>>175390
Okay, that should take care of everyone. He waves bye to Jubilosa as well as to the other creatures present before he goes out to the car, opening the passenger-side door for the patiently waiting Khoi. Once she's in, he gets in the driver's side.

"Okay, got everything? Ready to go?"
Anonymous
b276261
?
No.175393
175394
>>175391
Neela is at a loss.

The stallion says,
“The Fillydelphia Electric 8 is 82 bits… we have televisions for around 500.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175394
175397
>>175393
Oof, ouch, eee. That's a big price tag, even for Kira who has less of an idea of the actual worth of Bits.

"Hmmmm...I think we'll just take the radio for now, if we need more later we'll be such to come back here!"
Anonymous
9ae4f83
?
No.175395
175396 175397
>>175382
>"Yes. I will take your... offer..."
Posey nods respectfully
"I appreciate your willingness to trust me, after everything that's happening."
She continues
"Appealing to the other side is no simple task. Even after exhausting all of my own powers, I have only a one in four chance of succeeding; but together, we could raise our chances."
Posey then explains her plans for the ritual.
She explains that she has a "prisoner of war" (Sasha), a diamond dog, that she's willing to offer for the ritual. She assures the priest that it's unlikely that anypony will come looking for her, because nopony knew she was here in the first place.
Since the ceremony involves sacrificing a creature, it needs to be done in secret, but the chance of success increases if it can be done in front of ten followers and on an altar. If the priest can offer Posey any assistance in bringing the sacrifice into the city unnoticed, she says it would be much appreciated.

Finally, Posey inquires if Di Bin Milyaketan is willing to assist her with spellcasting to increase chance of success. I feel it's safe to assume he has Cleric levels, because his presumed successor was affiliated with the Society Of Bones, and was therefore likely a Cleric capable of casting Necromancy spells. She inquires the scale of his powers (what level spells he can cast), with the presumption that he's unable to raise the dead. If Di Bin Milyaketan is unwilling or unable to assist Posey with spellcasting... Well, she could try to seduce Baka to help her out.

I'll stop here, GM, because I just want to point out that although I mentioned Guidance Of The Avatar in my rough draft, it is a Web archive spell and is considered by some to be kind of cheap (+20 circumstance bonus to any skill check), so I get it if you don't want to include it in your game.
The plan without Guidance Of The Avatar is to buy a scroll of Imbue With Spell Ability and give it to Di Bin Milyaketan, and have him imbue Posey with the spells Sacrificial Skill (1st) and Lore Of The Gods (2nd). Posey intends to sell the scrolls she never uses alongside the rings she can't wear to afford this.

Posey is trying to hit a DC 35 Religion check, which could call a Lilitu and have it cast Raise Dead. The DC 40 check for Limited Wish is pretty much unaffordable without the spell mentioned above.
Anonymous
9ae4f83
?
No.175396
>>175395
Or I could forget about those spells and wing it, hoping I roll a 15.
Anonymous
b276261
?
No.175397
175398 175400 175401
>>175392
Khoi hops into the seat, and fiddles around with the seatbelt.

“Yes.” She says, still trying to figure out the seatbelt.

>>175394
Kira now has her one and only radio.

“82 bits.” The stallion says.

>>175395
“No one here will make any fuss of a dog being slain. I do not just mean the Kaftar. To smuggle in, I am… less sure. Perhaps among equipment, or a delivery. As for location, here in the church, or better, in the crypts beneath it. I will certainly help in any ritual. Where I am most skeptical, is that the angel will accept a trade, but…I am willing.”
Anonymous
9ae4f83
?
No.175398
175399
>>175397
"I appreciate your cooperation. Agire was an asset to the Society, and his death is a great loss to us. I'll do everything in my power to undo his untimely deaf, even if the chance of success is low." Posey replies
"I'll make haste. The window to bring him back in good condition is closing."
Anonymous
b276261
?
No.175399
175404
>>175398
Looking very sullen and with large eyes that reflect tears, he nods.

“Bring him back.”
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175400
175402
>>175397
Now that Kira can definitely handle, and she still has a good amount leftover after she places the required Bits on the counter and takes her new radio out of the store. Before she slithers towards home with her radio and her deer she waves bye to the store workers on her way out.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175401
175402
>>175397
Using his magic, Silver helps her out with the seatbelt. It's likely just a simple lapbelt, and it gives a satisfying click as it snaps into place. He makes sure to adjust the tightness to fit the kirin.

"So, where did you find emplyment, anyhow?"
Anonymous
b276261
?
No.175402
175405 175406
>>175400
Kira presumably carries it on her back, which is to say, over her stomach on her snake body. It needs to be tied up. The pony stallion mentions home delivery but Neela says it’s unnecessary. Kira walking along the sidewalk is still awkward, with ponies generally wanting to give her room. Crossing the street becomes harrowing when the light turns green as Kira is halfway across. Neela walks behind Kira.

They make it back.

>>175401
She smiles to Silver.
“A restaurant in Eastside. It’s down this road, then turn left on Secretariat, and it’s down four blocks.”
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175403
175407
>>175382
Well, darn. At this point it would be rude to seat them somewhere else, but she doesn't really have any other option or else others will get upset. She approaches them.

"Erm, excuse me. This booth is reserved"–a half truth, as she's indeed reserving it for a larger group–"But I can seat you at another table."
Anonymous
9ae4f83
?
No.175404
175407
>>175399
"I can try..." Posey says

Does he say anything about his spellcasting abilities? That might be helpful.

After this is discussed, Posey discusses an intended time tomorrow (at night), and leaves the church to begin preparing for the ritual.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175405
175407
>>175402
He smiles back, before turning the car on and getting it moving.

"That sounds familiar...is it run by zebras?"
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175406
175407
>>175402
Yay! Kira excitedly goes inside, and ponders where to put their new radio. She is very much wanting to try it out as soon as she can.
Anonymous
b276261
?
No.175407
175408 175409 175410 175412
>>175403
The two colts scrunch at Amber.

“There’s no sign.” One says.

Table options exist for all three active waiters. Booth options exist for Cream Pop.

>>175404
“Oh yes, I have eight levels in-“ No, he does not say that. He alludes to this not-proven-to-not-be-a-government-informant that he has magical powers, but he is vague on the specifics.

>>175405
“Yes…” she says, with reservation.

>>175406
“Just put it in the living room. And plug it in.” Neela says. She actually comes up to the radio, trying to fiddle with it.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175408
175413
>>175407
"I do apologize for the inconvenience. I can get you another booth right over there," she says as she gestures in the direction of Cream Pop's booths.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175409
175413
>>175407
Kira does so. It takes her a moment to look between the plug and the wall outlet to figure out what she needs to do to plug it in. There's a tiny snap from the electricity as the plug is inserted, causing Kira to jump back lightly with a startled hiss.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175410
175413
>>175407
"And one of them is named Black Cauldron, right?"

If Kira is worried that Silver is going to judge her for working for zebras, it so far appears that she's safe.
Anonymous
9ae4f83
?
No.175412
175413
>>175407
"Excellent. I'll get started right away, and give you some time to make your own preparations." Posey replies
With this, she leaves
Anonymous
b276261
?
No.175413
175414 175415 175416 175421
>>175409
I don’t think Kira even hissed at Free Rover when he tried to yoink her

Neela jumps back, hoping on her front legs first, then her rear legs, perfectly hopping backwards away from the hissing and presumably rebounding snake. Kira is, well, hopefully not electrocuted, providing she doesn’t hold it on both metallic prongs, which would be difficult with hooves anyways. If she is electrocuted… at least it isn’t fatal.

Noise jumps out of the box. A bit of static, but then music. A sound of trombones, then the saxophone.

>>175410
“Yes, she’s… well she is head chef, more or less.”

>>175412
Posey leaves the church and into the rain, still watched by eyes cloaked in the darkness from the edge of poorly-lit streets.

>>175408
The scrunchy ponies do at least obey Amber in her relocation of them.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175414
175417
>>175413
"Oh, I know her! She's nice, and she knows how to brew potions. Her coltfriend introduced me that night just before we came to Hoebuck."

Silver makes sure to keep his eyes on the road, as he continues to talk with Khoi and navigate his way to Black Cauldron's restaurant.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175415
175417
>>175413
Phew! "Thank you very much. Cream Pop is your waiter and he'll be with you shortly."

She goes back to her regular duties.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175416
175417
>>175413
Admittedly, electricity is more starling than a silly/handsome pony trying to pick you up.

No electrocution, just a startling noise and a rebounding snake. Once she's calmed and starts to hear music, her mood completely changes. She lowers herself down, looking at the radio with big, wide eyes, and her ears excitedly turn towards the source of the music.

"Wooooow..."
Anonymous
b276261
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No.175417
175418 175419 175420
>>175414
“Yes.” She nods, closing her eyes. “He was the one who set me up working there. She is… a little demanding. She knows how it is to be, and wants it done that way.”

>>175416
The little box secretes the sound of a whole band, with a bit of static. Neela comes up to it, turns a knob slightly, and with that the sound is clearer.

>>175415
The time moves on. Amber may either focus her full attention on her duties, or the… other portions, if the restaurant.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175418
175422
>>175417
What is there to focus on? It's mainly standing there and waiting for ponies to arrive. She looks around the restaurant a little to pass time.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175419
175422
>>175417
Keeping her ears turned towards the radio, the awestruck Kira looks at Neela.

"And all of this music is just in the air all around us?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175420
175422
>>175417
"It could be how she was raised. When your parents train you in something they are good at, there are times when they demand perfection from you, and it can rub off onto your own personality."
Anonymous
9ae4f83
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No.175421
175422
>>175413
Posey returns to Mason, trying not to get too wet in the process.
Anonymous
b276261
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No.175422
175423 175424 175425 175429
>>175418
There’s a bit of speed and back and forth with Mustard Trim. Sone pony watching.

>>175419
“Uh…” she looks up, and to the left, then turns her head to the left, and her right ear flops down and out before she turns her head to look back at Kira. “I guess so.”

>>175420
“Yeah…” she looks down. “She wants it done right,”

The drive is short, and it’s not hard to see why Khoi thought this was a walkable distance. It’s only a few minutes.

>>175421
Oddly… the rain feels refreshing. Posey is not harassed on the way back, not even by the soldiers, who seem to recognize her.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175423
175426
>>175422
Silver stops the car in front of the restaurant when they arrive, but as it seems she's still got at least a couple minutes before she has to go inside, Silver turns towards to Khoi to continue talking.

"That was nice surprise you gave me back at home, but I do have to ask where that came from. Not that I minded, of course."
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175424
175426
>>175422
"I've never heard any music like this before. There are so many instruments!"
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175425
175426
>>175422
Mustard looks to be doing well. What surprises her more than anything else is that she hasn't heard anything of Red Scabbard.
Anonymous
b276261
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No.175426
175427 175428 175430
>>175423
“That was… um…” she looks down and at her hooves, which she clops together. Then looks up towards Silver with an awkward smile. “Heh heh.”

>>175424
“Well, that’s equestrian music. It’s pretty popular here.” Neela answers.

Kira counts… three instruments?

>>175425
Oh, but listen closely. Or look outside. The little pony will find out soon enough.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175427
175431
>>175426
Hmm, she thought she heard more than that.

"Is it anything like your people's music?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
?
No.175428
175431
>>175426
"It was nice." Silver smiles at Khoi, and reaches a forehoof over to touch her side. "I do hope it happens more often in future. We can work on practicing your kissing."
Anonymous
9ae4f83
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No.175429
175431
>>175422
>who seem to recognize her.
Hmmmmm, Posey would have preferred to avoid that, but it can't be helped seeing how she's so powerful and beautiful.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175430
175431
>>175426
She doesn't want to move from her spot, but pony ears are sensitive and she swivels them to the source of the sound.

Listen: [1d20+3 = (6+3) = 9]
Anonymous
b276261
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No.175431
175432 175433 175434 175435
>>175427
She may have. It can be hard to count and distinguish.

Neela takes a moment to reply
“No. Not really. No.”

>>175428
“Heheh” she lowers her head even more, blushes, and looks over towards Silver, with a very wide, toothy smile that shows off her small fangs. Her side is nice and soft, and she seems to react positively to the touch.

“Maybe… maybe tonight…” she says

>>175429
In fairness, it’s the same ones who saw her go in. But yes, she isn’t entirely inconspicuous, either.

>>175430
Behind. Middle of the restaraunt around the door to the patio.
Amber Sunset
33e5497
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No.175432
175436 175606
>>175431
She creeps back to the middle of the restaurant to better understand what's going on. She might be needed anyway to keep the peace.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175433
175436
>>175431
"I would like that." Silver uses his magic to undo her seatbelt. He also leans in towards her if she would like to give/receive a goodbye kiss.
Anonymous
9ae4f83
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No.175434
175436
>>175431
Okay.
Posey returns home. She explains to Mason her intent to bring Sasha back to the church.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175435
175436
>>175431
Kira continues to listen to the music for another couple of moments before resuming talking.

"So, if you were forced to stay here for a bit while I went out on my own, would you be all set? Is there anything else you need?"
Anonymous
b276261
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No.175436
175437 175438 175439 175444 175606
>>175432
[1d100 = 24]

>>175434
Mason seems a little uncomfortable with this new request, but says nothing. He calmly and carefully backs the car up, and starts the drive home.

>>175433
“Well…”

Looking out back at the restaurant, Silver sees a young zebra mare . She is mostly white in color, with thin black stripes and a bit of black at the end of the muzzle. Her coat is well groomed. Her mane is a short black, combed to the side. Her body has the slight dip in the back, wide barrel, and wider flanks of the typical zebra. Her eyes are a bright blue, and she wears a necklace and earrings. She looks at the vehicle curiously.

>>175435
“I… think so.” She tilts her head. “Are you going somewhere?”
Amber Sunset
33e5497
?
No.175437
175606
AmberLookingUp.jpg
>>175436
scary roll
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175438
175440
>>175436
"Well, I was hoping to get some proper sustenance for myself. I...don't think you'd want to be around for that, it sort of creeps out non-lamias. And then I was going to go to R&M to follow that lead from the Customs ponies for a job."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175439
175440
>>175436
The zebra mare distracts Silver from his attempt to smooch the kirin some more. He rolls down his window and looks over at the zebra mare, who likely works at this establishment.

"Hello there, ma'am. I am Silver, Khoi's ride. She will be inside very shortly."
Anonymous
b276261
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No.175440
175441 175442
>>175438
“It’s kind of late in the day for trying to do work… though they are probably open. I can’t imagine they’d let the sun going down get in the way of harassing creatures. I still don’t understand why you’d want to work for them.” She pauses, and looks at Kira. “Shouldn’t you have a witness for when you eat? Someone to say it wasn’t a pony?”

>>175439
She walks up slowly towards Silver. She’s reasonably attractive in her own right.

“Ah. I didn’t know she had a…” she looks over at Silver. “I’m just with the wait staff.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175441
175443
>>175440
Hmmmmmm...nah, those thoughts are definitely best kept out while he's with his kirin. He turns to look back at Khoi, and though there is now an audience he does still lean in for a kiss if she should choose to do so.
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175442
175443
>>175440
"It's the only way I can get recognized by the governor, and he's the pony who can get my tribe safely settled here. Though, I did hear that one pony mention a mayor..."

After her pause, Kira tilts her head at Neela. "I mean, I could have one, but...why would I eat a pony?"
Anonymous
b276261
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No.175443
175445 175446
>>175441
“He’s my Fiance” Khoi lies. This may be the first time he’s heard her lie, at least that he could recognize. Then she leans in for another kiss. A hard kiss, like before.

>>175442
“Because you’re big enough to do it.” She answers bluntly. “Do you want to just assume the ponies will take your word for it? Or would you like somedeer to back you up on it?”
Anonymous
9ae4f83
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No.175444
175491
>>175436
Posey asks if Mason sees any issues with her plan
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
?
No.175445
175447
>>175443
Kira is still a bit confused as to why she would, but she can sort of sees Neela's point.

"Alright. You don't have to watch me actually...you know, but I suppose it would be good ot have some backup."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175446
175447
>>175443
Damn, that's certainly an interesting path for her to take. Silver accepts the kiss, but he tries to use his own mouth and tongue to try to guide her, showing her how to not be so hard and rough and instead how to be soft and tender while kissing, taking their time to explore each other's mouths and enjoy the moment.
Anonymous
b276261
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No.175447
175448 175449
>>175445
Neela stands up.
“You want creatures to get used to you, right? Well then you can’t really be ashamed about how you live.”

>>175446
With Silver’s corrections, she kind of just backs down. She does not remain in the kiss as long as she did in the house.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
3952934
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No.175448
175450
>>175447
I suppose this makes sense, as she's trying to sell a story rather than prove something. Still, Silver does take this opportunity while he has it to at least slightly messed with Khoi.

"Love you, honey. Have great day at work!"
Kubana "Nope Noodle" Kirafiki
3952934
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No.175449
175450
>>175447
scrunch

"I'm not ashamed of it, I just know how the zebra workers back in Dhamaji reacted whenever they saw how a lamia eats. Anyways, let's go, maybe we can find a farm not too far away that would be willing to sell a goat or something."
Anonymous
b276261
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No.175450
175451 175452
>>175449
“Oh. Goat. That’s your meal of choice.”
She has a very wide, sly, closed mouth smile, and moves along with Kira.

>>175448
She blushes, lowers her head even further, and her ears move back. She places both hooves together, bending her legs in and placing them in front of her chest. She whispers. “Really?”