/vx/ - Videogames and Paranormal

The sorcerer is still curious as to the plan the Anti-Communist had... but simply stays and listens to the others that were with him. Perhaps they know what to do.
>>69725
"Wait... who are you?"

>>69725
Iron sighs "Look, I can see you are the one who is stomped on out here. Do not misunderstand me. I only seek to defend verbally my way of life, while rejecting yours due to the advantages of my way against the disadvantages of your way." He skids a bit closer. "I am sorry for this discussion." Iron asks "A refugee? From where did you come from?"

>>69727
"Well who is asking?"

>>69728
"Eh, I think I've spoken enough here"

>>69729
Iron nods. "Agreed."

>>69729
"I was just curious. One last question. Did your books ever make their way to Canterlot libraries?"

>>69730
She glares, slumps down, looks at her empty glass, then leaves the table

>>69731
"What? I just said I never wrote any such books"

Whatever, I'll type it all again some other day.
Changing subject
>>69721
"Did you say there were Timber wolves around here?"

>>69732
You did technically type that you did. Just now picking back up, it seemed that you said you did write books. My bad.

"You sure? You look like a writer I saw on a book sleeve."

>>69732
>>69734
Iron laughs "Hey, do not torture her. She has had enough." He points to the counter. "I say you buy her a drink, maybe she will like you enough to talk to you."

>>69733
"They exist in scattered locations around Equestria. Mostly they've been pushed back into deeper wilderness

>>69734
She looks again, confused. "I've never written any books."

>>69736
"Fascinating. I've always wanted to see one myself."

>>69735
I stare at the sleepy bartender.
"I don't know how this one is still employed." I mumble
"A drink for the writer to be please."

>>69737
"I've never seen one, and I am okay with that. They are like dire wolves but less friendly, and generally come in packs"

>>69738
"Well, I do subsist off the kindness of strangers"

>>69737
"They are just sticks held together by magic. There is not a lot to them" He waved it off dissmisively. "They are a pain since they always go in packs and are too patient to attack. Coupled with their mobility, they are annoying to me."
>>69738
"Oh, I forgot. Well, just take the bottle and serve a glass already. He will wake up soon enough

>>69740
I take the bottle and pour a glass.
>>69739
I had over the drink.
"Must be hard going these days."

>>69740
When I throw a pack at y'all they'll be at least as strong as Dire Wolves

>>69741
"It can be, but a mare survives"

>>69742
I continue to stare at my full glass.
"Have you ever considered writing before?"

>>69743
"It never really seemed like my sort of thing"

>>69740
"You've seen them, you say? I've never had the privilege of seeing one, although I've read about them." She seems almost giddy, despite having been bitten by a wolf just that morning

>>69745
"Eh, I have never met them on "nice" conditions, so my view is a bit biased against them." Iron notices her glee when talking about animals. "Why do you care about those creatures, anyway?

>>69744
"It's not for everypony I supose. Do try it if you ever get the chance. You might be glad you did."

>>69747
"I'll see about it. What do you do?"

>>69748
"Not much. I just roam around. I don't have anything anymore. I suppose that means nothing to hold me down as well, but I do miss what I had."
I think for a moment.
"Well... I have this drink now and the few bits to acquire it. So I guess it isn't all that bad."

>>69746
"Oh, it's a bit complicated; although the truth I've always been fascinated in magical creatures. They're part of the magick of the landscape, and certainly worth appreciating. Timber wolves especially; creatures who are simultaneously both animals and plants.." The dragonmare says dreamily
>Druid reasons
I'm tempted to make a knowledge check, but it's unnecessary meta atm

>>69749
"I see. I've been in a sort of similar situation these past few years. Depending on your talents, the government may be hiring."

>>69750
"I see, you seek knowledge of these creatures. It is actually good. Knowing potential enemies is always good. To avoid it, maybe kill it, or maybe even convince it not to attack." Iron nods "But do you think you are safe when doing that? I do not see you defending yourself very well." He looks at the stiches "I can still see the large chunk of flesh that was hurt, even with the stiches."

>>69752
The eternal eavesdropper runs over from the bar
"You didn't seem interested in learning about communists, but you took the 200 bits anyways"

>>69752
"Oh, it wouldn't be the first time I needed to defend myself after getting slightly too curious. Defending others.. well, that requires precautions."

>>69752
"As for the stitches.. They're only temporary."

>>69751
"No... I won't work for any government anymore. That was a mistake."

>>69756
"Too bad." She takes a drink

>>69753
"Of course." He nods "I only need to know they are weak and seek to increase their weakness." He raises his hoof. "They are looking to be put down."
>>69754
"Your innocence and charm does not reflect that." Iron raised his eyebrows. "I never did ask your name, did I? Like I said to Skies, I am Iron."

>>69758
"And yet knowing that a timberwolf is a magical dog isn't enough knowledge for you? Why the Double standard?"

>>69758
The Shamanistic nun bows politely
"I go by the namesay of Sister Ash."

>>69757
"Have you worked for the government, previous or current?"

>>69759
"Like I said. They are weak. They pose no threat to me." Iron stands up "Timberwolves actually have some self respect to be considered dangerous and manage to live in the same environment as I do."
>>69760
He picks her hoof up and kisses it. "A pleasure to meet you, Ash."

>>69761
"You could say that I have"

>>69762
"They do, you just don't know it yet. And I assure you the Communist has found its way to live anywhere"

>>69763
"If you don't mind me asking, what work did you do?"

>>69763
"These communists you speak of would never pass our trials to be considered as our kind." Iron laughs "They would rather cry about life being unfair instead."

>>69762
*Steam whistles from ears*
"Ah.. A p-pleasure to meet you too, M-Mr. Iron." The mare replies, a little too quickly

>>69765
"Most of the younger ones probably wouldn't. That's true. the older ones, well some of them would have been like Elders in your village. You don't defeat a modern army by being weak, and you'd be amazed what the rebels of the ricefields of Prywhen could accomplish. Hell, you should have seen the ones from my old village. Communists are usually a cross section of the bottom of society with some of the high. Mostly worthless, and all scum, but some are strong."

>>69764
"Shall we call it, 'intelligence gathering.'"

>>69767
Glownigger detected

>>69767
"Intellegnce... the problem is they gather all the wrong information. This war is testament to that."

>>69766
Iron smiles "Likewise." He proceeds to sit back down next to her at a foreleg-length distance.
>>69767
"We treat our elders with the outmost respect. I do not think they would try to change the tribe to communism just because they want the advantages they already have." Iron leans forward again. "So I doubt any existing elders would change our tribe for that. We also do not accept new stallions to join the tribe at all, as we know they might have conflicting ideals with ours. Only mares are allowed to join, which as you may have guessed, do not have power over how the tribe functions." Iron leans back "As for direct confrontation, we have the home advantage and are quite formidable in our environment."

>>69768
Blue Skies doesn't seem to be exuding any light at the moment, as least as is visible in the well lit room

>>69770
"What."

>>69770
"Don't assume you have already won before the battle begins. That was Celestia's folly, don't let it be yours."

[1d20+3 = 17]
>>69771
A significant NPC deserves a Sense Motive check.
Sister Ash eyes the mare, contemplating who she is exactly.

>>69771
"I am sure your village was attacked from the inside instead of showing up with an army. That is why I said the first part."

Onyx walks down stairs back into the main area of the bar.

>>69774
I pay for the glass I poured and tip one bit as before.
"There you are."

>>69774
Iron achknowledges the coal pony's existence.

>>69772
She is nervous about the events tonight, nervous in general about the future, frustrated that Dark Star left, and not quite satisfied by the new Stallion. You can tell she works for the Blackhooves, but whether she is more of a contractor or a true believer is harder to determine

>>69775
"Thanks."

>>69778
"So, how are you, bartender?"

>>69779
"Been better, yourself?"

>>69780
"Definately been better myself, but dwelling on that doesn't fix it. What's your name by the way?"

>>69781
"Onyx, yourself?"

>>69782
"Shimmering Spark. It's nice to meet you."

Dark Star wakes with a start
"i need to stop drinking. i cant believe i forgot to get the rifle."
*Dark Star heads for the door*

>>69783
"Likewise"

>>69772
There is indeed a door
If you had a rifle, it would be a bit of a challenge to carry through broad daylight without being noticed

>>69777
Trips

>>69785
"So, Onyx, huh? Why is your name that?"

>>69786
Does it have a lock on the inside?

Wait, are we at the docks now?

>>69788
"Er, really?"
Onyx finds a window to stand by, letting his coat shimmer a bit more.

>>69790
No. Dark star is and only Dark star because he left for there

>>69789
It can be unlocked from the inside through a fairly normal mechanism

>>69791
"Never heard of the word. That is all. I suppose because you look like it."
>>69790
Only Dark Star and Brie (maybe) are there, everyone else is at the tavern

>>69793
Are there any windows on the wall close to the door?

>>69793
Oh

>>69795
Yes

>>69797
i look out one of them

>>69798
A truck is loaded across the street, but nopony is paying attention if that is what you are asking

>>69799
i open the door and walk out then head back to the eastside

>>69800
And such is done, and let us assume that you close the door on your way out

"A question, Ash. How does your tribe work? I never really heard any of your kind."

>>69802
*anything

>>69801
yea

What time were they supposed to meet up?

>>69802
Sorry, I had to step out.

>>69802
"Well, that's a bit of an odd question. You've probably never heard of us because we come from off of the continent."

>>69807
Iron motions to continue.

>>69808
She gives him a perplexed look, as if she simply didn't understand the premise if the question
".. Well, I guess you could say we're a bit similar to dragons, if you've ever seen those before." She goes on, trying to straighten her mane
"But we still speak ponish where I come from, although the dialect is a bit different."

>>69809
"I have only heard of dragons. The elders say it is bothersome to them to inhabit here since there is too much going on in there. I am not sure if even they saw them so take it with skepticism." Iron coughs. "But you did not answer my question. Do you not live with your fellow brethren in a tribe? If so, what was it like?"

>>69810
*in the jungle

>>69805
If only there were one or more other characters with that information, and there were some way of transferring that knowledge from either of those characters to your own

>>69804
Well, he is at the tavern if he likes

>>69810
"I actually haven't been with my tribe in year.. I gave myself to the temple many years ago, and haven't seen another of my kind since it a disbanded.."

>>69813
She approaches
"working hard there?"

>>69812
Dark Star walks through the Door looking more red than usual especially in his cheeks

>>69816
Blue Skies takes notice "Well Hello. What did you find out?"

>>69814
Iron suddenly looks hurt. "I cannot imagine the pain you must feel for not being with your kind, Ash. How are you coping with this?"

>>69815
"More like hardly working"

>>69817
"Uh well i found an abandoned building that could be useful."

>>69819
She laughs at the joke, which is much fresher in the 1940ish environment than in the modern day
"Are you one of those Dark Star recruited?"

>>69820
"I see. Do you have a general plan?"

>>69818
"Well.. when you train for as long as I do.. you'll find that you don't need things to stay content.." she says, although her eyes betray a sense of regret

>>69822
"Sort of."

>>69824
The sorcerer listens in.

>>69821
"Nah, I just work here. I may come but I haven't decided for sure."