Continuing, and hopefully introducing new characters.
And on the wrong damn post number
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>>177882Gloomy wage his tail excitedly, brandishing his crayon and play talismans.
>>177883>I wish my mom taught me such things when I was your age."Huh, and I was under the impression that Gnolls typically began battlaxe training around age four. The more you know." Posey replies, casually
>I can look after himPosey seems a bit less trusting of the griffon
"....Hmmmmm.."
>We've got a nice place and several colts just a little older than him here.This does afford me the opportunity to roleplay the 'creepy kid' among the other foals, so for the sake of convenience and fun let's go with that.
Posey realizes that we live in a society and in Equestria it is *not* customary to bring children to the battlefield, and she should avoid doing so in front of customs.
She slowly walks over to Gloomy.
"Gloomy, momma needs to go off to work now. I know I told you that I would bring you with me on my next adventure, but this is a little much for you, so say here, alright?"
Gloomy Sundae's ears droop
".. yes, momma..."
"Good colt. Be sure to practice your sigils. If anyone hurts you, just scratch your special talisman, and momma will send a monster to kill them all."
>Begin swimming to the horseshoe of Baltimare, watch the house with [insert description here], and await my orders. You're free to help yourself to fish to pass the time.Posey mentally commands her minion
>>177887Rosey Ring just smiles in response
"I think I am ready to go. Luckily I brought my equipment to that otherwise boring exorcism."
>>177886The gnoll lowers his head and looks down
"I didn't... they made me go to pony school..."
The ecru stallion ("Stallion" being generous. He's like 19) approaches gloomy
"Well hello there little bugger"
The griffin says,
"Oh don't worry. We have a television, a radio, and Silver here has brought quite a few toys for them to play with. We even have a cook."
But she does look over to Silver
>>177887"You think it will be safe without you or... the hyena around?" >>177883The zebra looks up at the deer as he's picking up his last pack. He pauses for a moment before smiling and putting it down along with his other pack. He nods as he stands back up, only carrying the armor roll.
>>177884Dust falls in line with Kira, following her lead towards customs.
>>177890She wags her little tail.
"Trust in me"
>>177889Silver smiles at the worried griffin.
"I am sure. Do not worry, we will not be gone soon." >>177889>they made me go to pony school...Posey gasps
"That's so sad." She says
"I have great respect for Gnoll culture, especially warfare and religion. I performed some services at the local temple recently. You should give it a visit some time. I have a hunch that the Temple is going to experience a bit of a.. Renaissance soon."
(I was working on a statblock for the resurrected Agire as a Gravetouched ghoul, if anyone was interested. I was aiming for Cleric lvl 3-5 with the Hunger and Demonic Domains. Not sure if standard or Cloistered Cleric.)Posey Ring says, as she begins to move towards the truck
>>177893>>177892Silver also returns to the back of the truck, presumably with Mala at his side.
>>177876"Oh,... and... ah there," he says setting a placemarker, and with a wide smile he turns and offers a hoof. "Whom do I have the pleasure of addressing?"
>>177893"Really?" He pokes his head up and looks at Posey. "I can't say that I've been to Temple since... well, since my mother died. I joined a uh... I joined a society and they had, well, it wasn't our traditional religion. Honestly I can't say I'm entirely familiar with all of the fighting styles and details of religion of Kaftaria... I've lived in this city most of my life. Maybe even all of it. It's all I know, really..."
>>177894Yes. Mala comes back with him. Mala has the pistol and both swords.
>>177895"Neela Pheeta" She offers a split hoof to Defiant Dust.
>>177895>>177897Hey wait a minute. You're not Defiant Dust.
>>177895"Jolly Swagman" He answers
>>177896"In Farbook, we believe it's important to keep in touch with our cultural roots: it how we survive, in spite of our unfortunate geographic proximity. Religion is important, especially in the face of dread." Posey says, nonchalantly
"The Gnoll fighting style consists mostly of battle-axes, spears and flails, so you didn't miss very much on weapons training. I consider them geniuses when it comes to guerilla warfare and tracking though; they're somehow always able to maximize enemy casualties despite being outnumbered." She continues
"Of course, more extreme Gnolls might not be so welcoming to an infidel of their kind, but if you ever find yourself in trouble in that neighborhood, tell them 'Rosey Ring sent me to seek the Angel's guidance', and they'll come around and welcome you in."
>>177900"I don't believe so" He answers
>>177762"Oh yes. There are two cafes just across the street" She answers
>>177901>>177896"Heh, you have gotten around this city almost as much as I have. Necrologist, Warmagus, friend to local gnoll temple..."
>>177901He looks down
"When I was brought here, my father, my mother and I were the only gnolls around. They had to send me to pony school. It... it's didn't work out well for me. There were more gnolls but I can't really say I understood the culture. Where I ended up, it was mostly griffins who taught me. Griffins and zebras. I lived with some crocutta. I knew a few Kaftar, yes. Even religious Kaftar but... It didn't really seem like I was a part of that. When I learned to fight, it was on the streets. I learned how to use a gun, and how to use a sword. How to use a machete like a sword. This Silver Sword here, he took me in. He showed me respect. He seems to think that I should be... well, more like a pony. To fit in with and live with the ponies."
>>177903"It's all part of my profession." Rosey Ring replies, flatly
>>177904Posey shrugs
"Do as you will. I'll admit that I had some ulterior motives: I wanted to help Agire out with his new flock. He's going through some... difficult changes, and the responsibility of being next in line to lead the temple could be burdensome. A new Gnoll visitor to his temple could be just the encouragement he needs to jumpstart his ambitions." She says, nonchalantly
He begins delicately putting away his tea set (but not his cup)
>>177890>>177884The two slither up along the sidewalk into town. Just ignore the screaming ponies that run away... Or the cars that honk their horns. They are just haters.
The two creatures slither up to a big, brick building with rectangular windows. Across the street from the entrance, leaning against a lamp post, is a minotaur cow with a red mane, brown coat, and wearing a black, leather jacket and dark jeans. She smokes a cigarette, wears sunglasses, and has a slightly irritated, but mostly neutral expression. She gives a singular wave of the hoof to each respective creature, first to Kira, and then
And to the right, is the entrance to the Revenue and Migration Services office of Baltimare
>>177906"Retainer?" He raises an eyebrow
>>177905His ear twitches
"Agirê Bêdawî, the priest? He is dead."
>>177908Kira gasps upon seeing the creature, holding her hooves up to hold the sides of her head, as her eyes become quite large. She exclaims in excitement, "A minotaur!" before slithering up to the poor creature just trying to enjoy her smoke break. "Wow! I've never seen one of you in person! You're just simply amazing!"
>>177908The bat smiles sympathetically, and then all pretense of politeness washes from his face, his voice low and getting increasingly gravelly.
"I can tell you're not aware of the situation, so let me tell what two possible outcomes there are to the situation at hand.
By now Miss Skies has found a cadre of armed ponies who are making their way here with haste. Thankfully, she will have the good sende to stay behind.
Now, when those ponies arrive the question is, will I have killed you as a proxy for whoever has had the poor judgement to have wasted my time." its not a question. Sips tea.
>>177908>>177905Silver turns his head to the pair talking when he hears Agire's name.
"Agire? As in
that Agire? How?"
>>177908Rosey Ring speaks in a hushed tone, leaning in
"There was a miracle, by the Angel's grace." She whispers
"But keep it to yourself, unless you wish to get involved. It's a kaftar secret." She continues, before turning away
"It is a shame that Agire is dead though." She speaks, loudly enough for anyone else to hear this time
Bluff for deception + innuendo
[1d20+14 = (18+14) = 32]How long does it take for the truck to arrive
(I can roll intimidation)
>>177911Wait, was silver listening too? Fuck. I completely misunderstood the layout of the truck.
>>177914>>177915Silver, not hearing Rosey whisper to Mala and only hearing her louder statement, still finds it weird to have heard Agire's name, but is convinced enough to let it go.
>>177915Haha. I have avoided the consequences of my own idiocy.
Before the pony can respond he artificially laughs uproariously
>>177910He sighs. It’s a deep tired sigh. He raises both hooves above his face and brings them together as if in a prayer
“I’m guessing you’re new here. I’m going to give you a chance to say exactly the same thing - literally exactly the same thing - minus the part where you threaten a federal officer with death, and no less, do it in a location with multiple active guards with submachine guns, no less. Next time, you will not receive the same leniency. I genuinely don’t give a shit who you think you are. If you make yourself a threat for… well, for literally no reason, then you will be addressed as a threat.”
>>177918>>177919"Cute. But I know what you are talking about now.
Walk this way."
>>177921D'awwww
>>177912The gnoll looks confused.
"What did you do for the temple. You seem familiar with them."
>>177923Brie makes an exaggerated gesture, as if to nonverbally convey that he doesn't know why he asked, then, but whatever, before gesturing for the pony to proceed, intent on following.
>>177923"Sorry. I don't disclose my services to other clients. You could ask them yourself if you visit though."
>>177923So do we arrive at the HQ without issues?
>>177909>>177908Well, I suppose if the minotaur has no notable reactions, then Kira enters Customs with Dust.
>>177929Kira enters in, yes.
There's a little blue pegasus pony at the desk
>>177927It looks like it, yes.
>>177924Brie follows him into the bag
>>177926Hmmm... Maybe should have been swag
mare>>177925"Okay..." The gnoll lowers his head
>>177930(Scraping sound) Mare (bble scrib)
>>177930Kira waves at the blue pegasus pony, and comes up to the desk to introduce herself. "Hello!"
>>177930>It looks like it, yes.Rosey Ring exits the vehicle and begins towards the building.
>>177932From somewhere beyond the blue pegasus Kira hears someone say
"Oh there, see? More operators; are you going to waste their time to or is this gratis for me?"
>>177933Silver joins the snow white mare, as well as Mala, presumably.
>>177932"Ah!" The mare ducks
A minute later, a couple ponies come out. One is familiar. A copper colored earth pony stallion, wearing a cattlemare's hat and carrying a bayonetted rifle, walks over. He places the rifle on a sling and walks directly up to Kira. And then he places a hoof under her chin, and starts to give her scritches
"Why hello again."
>>177934breathes in"no u"
>>177933>>177915The truck parks. Parade Pass is the first to get out, followed by Mala, Posey, and Silver. Next to them is a brick building with a pair of guards at the entrance. Across the street, leaning against a street lamp, and smoking a cigarette, is a brown minotaur cow with a neutral expression, sunglasses, a black leather jacket and dark jeans. She watches them as they enter, and gives a nod to Silver and then to Posey.