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>>69418".. Ummm, while I'd
love to join you on such an endeavor... I do have prior commitments. I recently joined an Abby, you see.." the nun says nervously
"N-no offense though."
>>69419Tell me about it.
>>69419"you seem strong enough. i need Some muscle."
An edgy looking bat-pone approaches the Scaly Chinkhoers. "Good evening it is evening, isn't it?, are you doing alright? Can I get you something?"
>>69420"Are you sure its only for the night, if money is a problem im willing to pay you for help."
>>69422It's somewhere around noon-ish
"I'm fine (lies). A glass of water would be appreciated, if you would please." The nun replies
>>69423"It's not the money thst's a problem.." then she stops
"Just what is it that you intend to do?"
>>69419>>69419The skinny Pegasus mare says with extreme confidence.
“I’m afraid it’s a job only for stallions who of strength, who can keep their cool under pressure, who are willy, cunning, and brave, or who are blessed with magical powers. This is not seasonal work to pick bananas. I’m sorry to disappoint.”
>>69425>>69426“Dark star, please don’t bid on farm hands”
>>69427"Infiltration. Theres Something Going Down on the Docks tonight. An Interested Group of ponies want us to keep a eye on them. But if something goes wrong there could be some violence. and its in everyones benifit that we keep an eye on them, especially the homeless. this group wishes to Recruit them for sinister motives."
>>69424He raises his eyebrow. "Water coming up, though if you like there's unfermented cider. Think about it." He rushes to the bar to retrieve water for her.
>>69425>>69426Approaching Iron and Dark, the bat pone bears a smile. "And how about you gentlemen? Can I interest you in something to drink?"
>>69429"Sorry miss skies, he looks like he could trash some thugs." he seems like just the pony we need."
>>69432"Just water will be fine."
>Ascetic >>69432"hmmm you must be the Bat the BarColt told me about.Would you mind getting me an Apple Whiskey?"
>>69434(He just gave her some water)
>>69431"Hmm, sounds like awfully violent work "
>#Praying4UThe nun still seems unconvinced, but visibly interested.
"How long would this endeavor take?"
>>69437*Dark Star looks to Blue Skies*
>>69429 >>69435"Would you like the Well whiskey, or are you fixin' for something more top-shelf? We have an 18XX year Cidrehaus,...."
>>69439"How much is the ciderhaus?"
>>69440"That depends,..." he suddenly drops the cheerful and cordial overtone and his faces becomes a steely-deadpan gaze. "What kinda job are you looking to pull, and how much is the reward?"
>>69441"That would Depend on what your skills are"
[1d20+7 = 14]>>69442Throwing knife attack at nearest dart board
2 7's, and trips. That's gotta count for something.
Sister Ash looks over towards the other Sister, still feeling somewhat awkward to be in this new environment.
>>69450"I'm even better with locks and safes, if you catch my meaning"
>>69450"I'm fine..." The Kirin replies
"Just not used to these parts."
>>69451"How Are you at not being seen?"
>>69428"That is quite funny, mare. I bet I will be more useful than you." Iron laughs "I am not about to slack off at the job. I have honor for my job." He turns to the stallion. "I accept the payment."
>>69452"Alcohol helps with that."
>>69454*throws over 200 bits*
"Half now half when we are done."
>>69455"I don't drink." she says "or at least not in bars."
>>69453e_e He Eeee's quietly. "Try me," he says. "Tell you what." he walks away for a moment, and talks to the bartender. He returns shortly with the
entire bottle of Cirdehaus (which is about 2/3 full) and plants it on the table.
"Alright then. Let's talk
business." he says with slight emphasis.
>>69459"No, now we're drinking. So let's talk."
>>69456Iron picks the bits up and he stores it on the bit pouch. "Alright, it is settled."
>>69460"What Did you want to know?"
>>69462"Where are my manners?" He steps away and returns with (enough) glasses (even one for her Scalyness), and then proceeds to pour himself a drink.
"What's the job?" he asks, bringing the glass to his nose to take in its bouquet of aromas.
>>69463"Infiltration. Theres Something Going Down on the Docks tonight. An Interested Group of ponies want us to keep a eye on them. But if something goes wrong there could be some violence"
>>69464"Disguise infiltration, or covert infiltration?"
>>69465"A bit of both, your role would be the latter."
>>69466dubsHe takes a short swig of the cider. "Good, I'm not the best at disguises. Now I know you might be a bit put off, because I'm just random bat from left field, but I like you guys. You seem like decent chaps who are actual players in a game that someone has painstakingly set out to depict. I like that. It sounds like fun,... better yet, it sounds like
trouble." somehow, when he says 'trouble', its almost indistinguishable (perhaps more emphatic) than 'fun'.
>>69467"if this were a game you just broke the 4th wall"
*looks at the camera*
"and thats the edgiest thing you coid do."
>>69468He shrugs. "I just like to keep a level head is all. When I'm not *ahem* getting into trouble, I like to think about the nature of existence."
>>69470T> "Just go with it, he's trying to make it seem less awkward that the random waiter wants to throw in with strangers. He could make it
more awkward if you really wanted,...."
"Who said that?" the bat asks, slightly alarmed. "You heard that right?"
>>69472>>69471Iron looks annoyed by the antics. "Are you ill or something, bat? I would rather not have a madpony as support." He turns to the employer "I do not know about you, but I ceirtanly do not."
>>69472"... erm,... uh,... nothing." he says downing his drink.
"WHO ARE YOU?! WHY MUST YOU TORMENT ME?!" he Eeeee's internally.
"So what sort of environment is to be infiltrated? You mentioned the docks, which gives me a few options. I could approach by sea, or by air. I could do it by land of course, but the other two seem to be more tactically sound."
>>69473"We Need Someone with his skills."
>>69474"I Suspect the Waterfront Gang may be involved. As well as an Communist organization. they will be there tonight. i suggest going by Air."
>>69475"Splendid. Is there a plan, or is it 'play it by ear'?" he says, twitching his oversized bat-ears.
do I get bonuses to listen checks? >>69475The mare speaks up
"Did you say Waterfront?"
>>69477"Have any of you been to the Docks?" he asks everyone "i havent myself. so i guess well play it by ear, so to speak."
>>69479"yes i suspect they may be involved."
>>69481She grits her teeth
"They're a dangerous lot. A bunch of godless low-lives."
>>69479"Waterfront, as in the gang?"
>>69481"Not
these docks, but I
might have ventured to docks in a hostile setting previously."
>>69482"Shh, I'm assuming a gang, which means they're conditioned to expect/rely on strength in numbers. They're also going to be comfortable since its their home turf and 'who would dare assault us at home',... or at least thats the mentality 'I've heard such groups employ'." he says with a wink, pouring another drink of the cider. "This is really good, you lot should try it."
>>69482"I take it youve met them?"
>>69483"yes."
>>69484"They are also near warehouses i have been told."
>>69485"Already had a run in with them myself"
>>69488"Two guys jumped me. Luckily I had this"
Onyx gestures to the halberd behind the bar.
>>69489"It is a great weapon, indeed." Iron looks at it more closely. "However, it could kill you if your enemy does not fear it."
>>69490He looks at the red stallion. "Guns are for the weak. It makes you soft with time."
>>69490The bat pone makes a 'Tch' sound at the mention of not having a gun.
>>69484"They're nothing more than a bunch of scavengers.. picking on their own kind.." she murmers, clearly irked at the mention
>>69490"I don't even have anything but this. Never liked guns anyway."
>>69491"Never failed me yet"
>>69491"I can pick off a stallion at 50 yards with this"
*he pulls out his revolver*
>>69490"What time-frame are we talking? Do you know when this meeting is to occur, or is it a surveilance leading to infiltration mission?"
>>69491>>69494"you colts are pretty old fashioned huh?"
>>69496"i would like some surveillance on the docks would you mind doing a quick fly over and seeing where you think the meeting would go down. as for the time,its going down tonight."
>>69487"How do you know them?"
>>69497".. Those bastards.. recently abducted several foals from the orphanage on the hill.."
>>69498*the smile leaves Dark Stars face*
"They What?"
>>69499"They're kidnappers. Foal traffickers.. When one of the sisters tried to stop them, they took her away too..."
>>69500"No mercy will be given."
>>69501Iron shrugs "If we go to kill, we kill." He turns to the dragonmare. "Are you sure you are fine with killing ponies, as evil as they may be? I do not want you to harm your innocence, and frankly, do not think you can pull if off."
>>69502"Shes for if we get shot. i dont expect here to kill anyone if she doesn't want to."
>>69506The sorcerer heads into the first bar he sees.
>>69504
Iron's eyebrows lower a bit. "You sure have a big gash there. Do you not have a stallion to protect you? I have seen some mares acting tough, but you seem to be pretty kind so far."
>>69507whats your character look like?
>>69509I'd hope he looks like a horse
>>69509I didn't really think that part out... but I'm going to go with similar to Chancelor Neighsay but tan instead.
>>69497"Flyby is easy. How soon ya want it?" He's clearly getting a little bit more comfortable as the discussion proceeds,... also the whiskey.
>>69512*dramatically stares back while walking into somepony*
"My apologies."
*moves over to the side some and continues to dramatically stare*
>>69454"Oh please, plantation boy. The best you could do is soak up bullets, and I bet you won't even be good at that"
>>69473>>69484>>69491"Do you know what will make you weak, plantation boy? Being dead. Those bacteria will may you soft real quick"
>>69502"Can you pull it off?"
>>69513"You seem Shifty" A blue pegasus mare says to him, like that's a complement
>>69482Sister Marery approaches Ash. "I am done now. Poor stallion really needed the help"
>>69514*DaRkStar Burst out laughing*
>>69519I walk over to the laughing pony.
"And who might you be?"
>>69520"Me? Just another Anti-communist. my names DarkStar."
>>69518Sister Ash turns her head as Marey returns
"Addiction.. it can destroy a pony."
>>69518"pleased to meet you sister, my name is Dark Star."
>>69521"And if a patron at this bar overhears you saying that, and then spots you at the meeting, what will you do?"
>>69522"Indeed it can. Did you make some friends tonight?"
>>69523She is dressed in a full nun's habit, "And I'm sister Marery"
>>69525"that will be harder to do if they have the drop on you, and you are surrounded by 30 of them"
>>69524"Oh just having a chat."
She gestures to the stallion
"This is Dark Star."
>>69526"Im sure it will Be Fine."
>>69521"Interesting. So, what brings you to a place like this?"
I look around.
"Are there many communists here?"
>>69516"No need to be extreme, mare." Iron laughs. "Many times was my life was attempted to be taken in the jungle and I am here, talking with you." Iron leans closer to the offending pony. "You, on the other hand, look like a newborn with that silky coat, so forgive me if I do not believe you ever fought before." he leans back "Yes, I can kill just fine, by the way."
>>69530"just getting a few drinks."
"in this bar? i hope not ha!"
>>69528"Just be careful"
>>69528Boop
>>69531"Hahaha, little colt, I'm not sure you understand the nature of the mission here. It involves far greater dangers than jungle cats or defensely shop owners, or whatever you are used to dealing with. We're talking Communist rebels, Changeling spies, and other more serious matters."
"I look prettier than you, it is true, but just because you are ugly doesn't mean you're fit to be a Soldier. Now please,
drop the attitude, and stop acting like you are superior to everypony around us. Because all you've proven to us, is that you are the weakest hoof wrestler at this bar, and
nothing more"
>>69523"... Say.. those Waterfront stallions you mentioned earlier.. do you know anything else about them?"
>>69534>"I look prettier than him"yes you do."
>>69535"not as much as i would like."
>>69537"I would certainly like to know more.. not that the police are any help.."
>>69535>>69537I order a drink and sit nearby to listen in to the conversation.
>>69538"if we Do this im sure, well find out more about them."
>>69541I stare at the bartender that is asleep on the job.
>>69534Iron waved it off. "If you are talking about those weaklings that preach about equality I heard your partner say, then I have taken down 5 of them after they decided to fight me, mare. They were not tough at all. I do not expect anyone else did that the first day they come here." Iron stands back. "A simple hoofwrestle does not equal strength. Of course, you try to hide your inexperience fighting by equating strength with a simple game. Fighting is the true manifestation of strength, but I am indeed being carried away. Let us refocus on the mission."
>>69539Onyx pours whatever the new horse ordered.
>>69540Sister Ash still looks unsure.
>>69534"..Marey.. Could I get back to you later this afternoon? I think I've found something that could be of use."
>>69544New horse tips the sleepy bartender one bit.
"Thank you."
I continue listening to conversations that are none of my business while simply holding the drink.
>>69543"Your hubris will get you killed. You think you're the world's greatest fighter because you took down a few anarchists in bar fight. These guys we will be going up against are anything but 'weaklings.' We can expect experienced mercenaries, foriegn advisors, secret agents, and a hell of a lot more commies than just 5. And so long as we are comparing numbers, I've taken down a hell of a lot more than 5 in my short time on this continent. So please, stop telling us all you are the greatest fighter ever, because you haven't done anything but lose in my presence"
>>69545"You're free to do as you like. You've already done much for us, more than we could ever thank you enough for. We can have the older foals help with basic chores"
>>69546"My name is Shimmering Spark... though I never cared for it."
>>69548Iron shrugs "Guess I will show my prowess to you when I have the chance then."
>>69546Blue Skies stares at you, as if she wants something
>>69550She seems contented with this answer
>>69548The mare grabs her broom and her satchel
"I'll message you back later on. Take care now."
>>69553"Before I leave, did I hear something about Communists?"
>>69551"Not much anymore. I just wander around and cause a little mischief for fun now and again."
>>69554".. You'd have to ask Mr. Star about that. I'm not all that familiar with Equestrian ideologies. Apparently, they might have something to do with the Waterfront."
>>69555Checked"How Do you Feel about communists?"
>>69558"They are a mixed bag. They are the easiest to pull a joke on, but the hardest to get a laugh from."
I chuckle.
"But I suppose you mean how I view their policies. If they love their communism so much, why not sneak over to Stalliongrad? Because they want to take what we have for themselves."
I sigh
"What little we have anyway."
>>69559"And i suppose you can do magic since you are a unicorn."
>>69559"That much is true. They are weaklings as far as I know"
>>69560"Yes. I know a spell or two."
>>69561"Why else do they roam in packs?"
>>69560"When were you meaning to set off?"
>>69563"After Our Bat Friend Does Some Recon."
The batpone awakes with a start, having nodded off. "Apparently its not good practice to go a day and a half without sleep," he Eeeee's to himself.
"Yes, reconaissance!" he proclaims, downing the remainder of his unfinished drink.
>>69556She show him an empty glass
>>69557"I'll tell you what Communists are. Who they have shown themselves to be. In the revolution in Aquellia, Communist rebels went into a convent of the order of Boreas, and gathered the nuns in a line. They told each to renouce their faith, and every one that refused, right then and their, had her throat slit, and their corpse thrown into a well. This is besides, of course, those Priests of Gryphus they put on river boats, then set on fire, or those long buried corpses they un-buried and displayed to show the public that the nuns were but ordinary gryphons -
as if that weren't bloody obvious. And when the "moderate Democrats" won control of the government, they confiscated all Church property, banned
all religious education, and removed all religious symbols in public buildings. They even removed religion from the cemeteries. Would you believe that? What happened in Stalliongrad wasn't quite as dramatic, but the result was the same. These are people are not simply goddless power craving bullies. They wish to destroy the spiritual. They believe everything is material, and the only motives are economic. And that is the world they will bring about by any means necessary."
She is almost crying
"I
hate the Fascists. They betrayed our Princesses, and they took half of our foals because they feared we would teach them the Princesses were the rightful rulers of Equestria. But let me tell you, I hope they arrest every communist, and I hope they overthrow those bullies in Aquellia and Stalliongrad while they are at it"
>>69561"They will teach you real quick, buddy. Arrogance can be fatal."
>>69566"Tonight"
>>69562"How would you like A job?"
>>69568"A job? Sounds like trouble for a trouble maker, but what did you have in mind?"
>>69567"BarColt Another Drink for my friend miss skies."
>>69567"We will do what we can to destroy it sister."
>>69567"O-oh.. I had no idea.. o_O Th-that's unthinkable..!"
>>69568"Then, I'll take my time to prepare." The mare replies, clutching her broom
>>69567Iron only response is a sideways glance.
>>69570Blue skies is contented by that
Sister Marery wipes a tear and composes herself
"May Celestia be with you"
>>69571"Not unthinkable lassy. It could happen here."
>>69573"If you don't come back, that saves Dark Star 200 bits. So in think as you please"
>>69569"How would you like to Prank Some communists?"
>>69572"Ill be here."
>>69574Iron grins "We shall see who stands, mare."
>>69575"Then again.. I don't really have anything to prepare.. Except maybe finding a bigger stick."
>>69576"If it's them left standing, they will eventually throw this whole city into chaos. And the jungles down South as well. Much is at stake here."
>>69577"wouldnt it be funny if when the tried to fire their guns they exploded?"
>>69578Iron interjects "Speaking of which, I have to pick up something up at the Jungle Rush armory. When we pass there, I will pick it up."
>>69579"It is charming that you care for my kind, mare." Iron smiles. "Do not fret, I will not fail this mission when my honor is at stake."
>>69580"Hmm... I haven't done something like that in a long time. But hearing your stories about them. I'll do it."
>>69581"Oh, don't misunderstand me. I'm conveying the concerns of my employers. Not that I want lose yet another home"
>>69585"Hi" The blue pegasus says
The batpone, having missed the introduction of the sapphire pegasus, simply shrugs and carries on with his now tardy mission of performing reconnaisance of the docks and warehouse. Nodding to the bartender on the way out, he leaps into the air and takes flight.
>>69585>>69586"I take it we can prepare, then?"
>>69586"Hello." The Kirin says politely
>>69588"Yes. You'll want the strongest armor you can buy, a quiet but lethal weapon, and, well, preferably a gun for when things get really nasty. Getting to know the area first would also be useful"
>>69589"I believe he's selected you as well? I am his assistant in this manner"
>>69587"Hi There. You seem shifty"
>>69588"I'm as prepared as I'm going to be today.. Carry in with your provisions."
>>69590"Pleasant to meet you." The mare replies
"I go by the title of Sister Ash."
>>69592"Sister? You're a nun? Neat. My name is Blue Skies"
>>69590He would(?) appreciate the comment, except he immediately bolted (he's not much for introductions)
>>69590Iron stands up "Alright, I will head off to take the armor I sent to make. Maybe pick up a knife there if they have any." With that, he heads to the door. "Where exactly do we meet up later? I do not want to miss out on the mission."
>>69594I posted the same thing to the character an hour ago>>69595"Dark Star is the planner for this, but I suspect it's this tavern"
>>69590"Hey, miss Skies im gonna go find a spot for my rifle."
>>69595"the tavern."
*Heads down to the docks*
>>69597>>69596"Good. We will meet up here later." With that, he steps out of the tavern and goes to Jungle Rush to pick up his armor.
[1d20+12 = 13]
Sister Ash leaves to occupy herself until the planned event
Rolling survival to find the largest, heaviest branch she can carry
>Big stick
>>69600REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
>>69600Leave the bad rolls come now and the good ones will come to aid you later.
[1d20+3 = 19]
Batpone runs back into the bar, boops the sapphire mare and then runs back out into the night
>>69600"Stupid urban environments and their lack of random sticks..."
[1d20+12 = 15]
Survival check to gather round pebbles for a sling.
>>69606I can give you rocks if you want.
>>69604The mare is ferociously booped
>>69609I'll just pretend nothing happened along the wayAfter some time, Iron reached Jungle Rush and entered the building. He asks the man who owns the store if he has his armor ready.
>>69611"Aye mate, we got it right here. You sure you don't want something a bit tougher?"
>>69612Iron thought a bit, but decided not to back down against his ideals of natural strength. "It is fine. I will take it. But I can buy a gauntlet if you have any, preferably spiked."
[dragon-pony noises]
*Loiters by the docks*
>>69613"We've got that" He pulls out a set of steel shoes with spikes
"20 bits"
>>69614We need a new thread first
>>69615He nods and passes 20 bits to the armorer.
Okay. It's 1:42, so I gotta sleep now.
>>69614So,... not waiting for Brie to return with recon?
>>69617Ok, goodnight. I'll follow when I purchase the gauntlet and go back to the bar.
>>69618I suggest keeping the info until every player is here. We're going to need all the players for this mission.
>>69620It hasn't happened yet, I'm just trying to subtly imply that it would be... odd for the nun to run off to the site when the apparent plan was to have someone (me) run recon and report back.
New thread
https://mlpol.net/vx/res/69622.html#69622>>69618They left behind Blue Skies too, so you're not alone
>>69616Is done
>>69621Oh sorry, misunderstood the question. Pretty sure GM did not count that action.
>>69624It makes sense for a flying rogue to do the scouting. Brie's problem is that he did not ask for specifics about where the location would be
>>69623With a nod, he unequips the leather belt, and again chooses to wear the wolf skin, now actually armor, first, then the leather belt and finally the bear armor. After this, he believes to be ready to fight this mission, equips the boots on his front forelegs and walks off to the tavern, ready for action.
Alright, I'll be turning off my system and going to sleep. I will consider myself as "being at the tavern" already. See you all next thread