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Occupied Equestria
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.72927
72932
Welcome back to Occupied Equestria, an RP set in a conquered Equestria, using D&D 3.5e mechanics, and based in large part on the My Little Pony mod for Hearts of iron 4, Equestria at War

The party has successfully stopped the Communists of Baltimare from importing guns and foreign advisers in preparation for a revolt. They have also raided a Griffin freighter involved in arms trafficking, and are prepared to leave and end their long night.
1542 replies and 77 files omitted.
Iron
SJHHX
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No.73533
73534
>>73532
Pretty much.

Iron, not content with his round of scavenging, keeps searching the area for food.
SJHHX
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No.73534
[1d20 = 12]
>>73533

Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73535
73542
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She who had learned to live without love received it anyways. She who could not live without, went without. Such is the way of the world, and an irony not lost on her.

>>73520
“If you need to know a few places, I can help you.

You know we killed, I think a dozen of those communists. And what did we accomplish? There are a million communists out there. They dream of a world with no want, and no jealousy.. it’s a dream they will kill and die for, and however shaky their faith in the final result may be, they have more faith in it than the status quo. And we killed a hemchworker of Chrystalis. But there are another ten million, eager and ready to replace the one, because they still believe Chrystilis offers a better future.

I have to work tomorrow.”
DqA8B
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No.73536
73537 73538 73539
[1d20+12 = 32]
>>73531
Let me try
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
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No.73537
>>73536
They'll be eating like kings.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73538
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>>73536
Surviving like a boss.
SJHHX
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No.73539
73540
>>73536
>Nat 20
Iron is astonished at her natural skills in surviving, judging by the food collected. He strokes her mane.

Going afk
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73540
>>73539
See ya.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
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No.73541
73543 73544
I guess Silver is stuck on his own once again.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73542
>>73535
>She who had learned to live without love received it anyways. She who could not live without, went without. Such is the way of the world, and an irony not lost on her.
Pottery.
That Sorcer Guy
DkvA/
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No.73543
73545
>>73541
I think the rest of the gang will join you shortly.

Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73544
73545 73546
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>>73541
Indeed he is. He lives next to Onyx though, and Dark Star and Spark are probably close enough nearby

I guess in game it would be about time to begin Day 3. I'm still not quite certain of what the next quest will be. I have some ideas but I'm not sure what works best. I have a great many ideas for the South Junglelands, but I don't really want to leave the Baltimare setting quite yet.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
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No.73545
>>73544
Well, you did set up something with the changelings infiltrating the ranks of the communist rebels.
>>73543
Hopefully, though how remains to be seen.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73546
73548 73552
>>73544
Was Sister Ash able to send her letter, as mentioned in >>73507 >>73521 ?
Sister Ash's next priority would be to figure out what's going on in the cannery, and how to liberate the foals inside.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73547
73548 73552
... Whatever happened to that gold..?
SJHHX
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No.73548
73549 73550 73552
>>73547
Let's just pretend she has all 10 pieces for the time being. Also back

>>73546
Iron is ready for action. He will follow you wherever you go.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73549
73551 73552
>>73548
Sister Ash will be spending the first hour or so of the day in meditation.
>Preparing spells
SJHHX
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No.73550
>>73548
He will follow Ash, I mean.
SJHHX
?
No.73551
[1d20 = 6]
>>73549
Iron focuses on finding more rocks for his rock pouch. Rolling survival yet again for success rate. Before that, he munches on some of the abundant food available.
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73552
73553 73554 73556
>>73546
>Letter
No.

>>73547
It was distributed. Iron and Onyx, the greedy fuckers, got their two pieces each after all

>>73548
>She has the gold
No, Ash does not have all ten pieces

>>73549
It will be later in the morning than Ash started yesterday, with sleeping later than normal because of staying up later as well as time spent foraging. At least 9 AM by this time
OOC
SJHHX
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No.73553
73558
>>73552
I meant Skies
OOC
SJHHX
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No.73554
>>73552
Oh, cool
Silver
KpZKc
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No.73555
73557 73558
After a quick breakfast from his remaining provisions, Silver heads out into town, to both get a better idea of where everything is, and to find a decent place to restock his diminished store of supplies.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73556
73558
>>73552
>It will be later in the morning than Ash started yesterday
Will I still have time to prepare my spells?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73557
>>73555
Trips
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73558
73559 73561 73562 73563
>>73553
"I may be a 'tramp' and a cold-hearted bitch, but I am not avaricious. And I would feel disgusted to kill for money."

The money is distributed at the end of the night to avoid the need for the participants to have to come back to the Blackhooves to be paid later

>>73556
Yes

>>73555
Baltimare is not Manehattan, nor Canterlot, but almost anything a pony could want is available for purchase. What is he looking for?
OOC
VLlIa
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No.73559
73564
>>73558
I never said Skies was a tramp in character or in the sense motive check. The second one is applicable though.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73560
I gotta step out for dinner
Silver
KpZKc
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No.73561
73564
>>73558
On his list are general provisions (namely 2 weeks worth both of canned food and water rations), a carton of cigarettes, a bottle of whiskey, a new bedroll, a 50 foot length of rope, fuel for his empty lighter, a new canteen to replace his damaged one, a map of Baltimare and the surrounding area, and a first-aid kit.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73562
73564
>>73558
>but almost anything a pony could want is available for purchase
... Is there an armory?
Iron
VLlIa
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No.73563
73564
>>73558
Iron inspects carefully the two gold bricks. Where could he exchange these bricks for currency? He puts them inside his hide armor. He may reconsider buying that nylon armor the vendor from Jungle Rush was offering there. He scratches his chin for a bit, deep in thought.

Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73564
73565 73569 73574
>>73561
A trip to a single general store provides pretty much everything on this last. Canned food comes in the form of yams, corn, sweet potatoes, regular potatos, beans, green-beans, pears and apples. The storekeeper is a bit confused by your request to buy water. "Who the hell would buy or sell drinking water? Do you want it in like a can or something? He has a variety of flasks an containers, as well as disinfectant tablets for water. Contrary to the storekeep's implication, the store does have distilled water if you need pure water for something like steam ironing, and mineral water. Cigarettes are available in several brands. Old Guard cigarettes are the personal choice of princess Luna on her long nights, while the Fleetfoot brand is known for its smooth flavor and use by the Wonderbolts. Unfortunately, it appears the New Mareland government has stuck its hooves where they don't belong: the literally Fascists have levied a 1 bit tax on cigarettes based on some superstition that smoking is "bad for the body" or something. This puritanical fake science is the clearest sign of oppression you've seen thus far. Whiskey, thank Celestia, has not been taken away by the Fascists yet and thankfully Prohibition has been repealed in Equestria. The brands are mostly cheap and from the northern part of East Equestria. Naptha fuel for Silver's Hippo brand lighter is readily available. Hempen rope (or nylon) can be found as well. Canteens, you bet. A map of Baltimare is readily available, and you are glad to have bought one before wondering off into the forest with the hopes of later finding a building at an unknown location on the opposite side of the city. The otherside of the map shows the "state" of Baltimare, or this section of the Hayseed Forests. A bedroll and a first aid kit are available likewise. First aid kits come in many varieties, but since I doubt that this is the sort of thing he'd go cheap with, some include basic poison antidotes and even stronger painkillers.

>>73562
There are several

>>73559
>in character

>>73563
>exchange bricks for currency
That is a bit of a dilemma. These bricks look like they are in the form that they were set in the mill, rather than Bank bullion. As stated before, they are marked with the signature of the Winding River mine in the East Forbidden Jungles
Iron
VLlIa
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No.73565
>>73564
Iron ponders for a bit. Maybe the criminal underworld would buy it. He may need Cauldron to hook him up, but is unsure if the gold bricks are practically their stolen property somehow.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73566
73567
I forget. Am I proffient in firearms?
OOC
VLlIa
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No.73567
73568
>>73566
Guns, I think, are exotic weapons, so it's very unlikely.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73568
>>73567
Just checking.
I'm looking at modern and archaic weaponry atm.

Silver
KpZKc
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No.73569
73572
>>73564
He looks at everything he has gathered for purchase thus far: 28 cans of food, split evenly between corn, beans, green beans, and apples, about half that in distilled water, a bottle of disinfectant tablets, a carton of Old Guard cigarettes, a bottle of whiskey, Naptha fuel for his lighter, hempen rope, a new canteen, a map of Baltimare, a bedroll, and a large, high-quality first-aid kit. His mouth contorts into a worried frown, not at the price or at the weight of it all, but at its shear volume. He looks around the store to see if they have a cheap cart for sale, to lighten the load of carrying everything back to his room.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73570
73571 73573 73575
I might want some dynamite...
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73571
73573
>>73570
I know what I'm putting my craft ranks in.
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73572
73576
>>73569
"You looking for a nice cart to haul around the family with?" Says the overly nice and enthusiastic Unicorn at the first cart dealership. "Whether it's work, taking the foals or grandfoals to hoofball practice, or for the fields, we have just the thing for ya"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
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No.73573
>>73570
>>73571
[Worried Fighter Horse Noises]
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73574
73575 73578
>>73564
Do I have enough time to summon my Animal Companion before the evening?
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73575
73578 73579
>>73570
I'm sorry, which character is this?

>>73574
There is enough time for satanic witchcraft rituals, yes
Silver
KpZKc
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No.73576
73577
>>73572
He seems confused by the demeanor of the cart salespony. It's a profession he's had very few dealings with, obviously. "...No, I do not have family anymore. At least, I do not think..." He awkwardly rubs the back of his neck. "I just want something to carry things with. For hauling."
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73577
73582
>>73576
"Well I'm quite sorry to hear that. Celestia rest their souls if they are dead. Or Celestia bless them if they are out of the house, or Celestia damn them if you are divorced. What do you want to haul? Lumber? Rocks? Trade goods? Dead bodies? Just kidding about that last part, although if you are looking for a hearse cart we have a nice selection in our Western location"
Iron
VLlIa
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No.73578
73580
>>73574
>>73575
Iron is waiting on Ash's readiness to start her personal quest.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73579
73583
>>73575
Okay.
I think I might summon a gorilla to lend me a hand for this mission.
Are there any armories that sell equiptment in minotaur sizes?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73580
73581
>>73578
"I'm going to be busy for quite a bit. Go buy yourself some heavy armor and a tower shield, you'll need it."
Iron
VLlIa
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No.73581
73584
>>73580
"Are you certain? We are quite far from the town, are we not?" Iron shakes his head. "Nevertheless, if I do not find you here, where will you be?"
Silver
KpZKc
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No.73582
73598
>>73577
His confusion turns to worry as he wonders if there's something wrong upstairs in this pony's mind. "Uhhhh...trade goods, I think."
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73583
73585 73586
>>73579
The minotaurs of the Blackhooves reservists have equipment, so clearly somepony has it. What is less sure is if civilians can acquire it
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.73584
73587
>>73581
"I'm going to be right there for a couple hours."
She says, pointing her hoof to a chair-sized rock
"I would explain it, but I don't believe you'd understand.."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73585
73589
>>73583
What about bulletproof vests?
Do I need to roll to know that?
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
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No.73586
73589
>>73583
The sorcerer awakes from the depths of nowhere, and takes a walk around the streets near the tavern he first arrived in.
Iron
VLlIa
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No.73587
73588 73589
>>73584
"I guess the god you seek will come to you... maybe." Iron turns around and starts heading to the Jungle Rush.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73588
>>73587
[Meditation noises]
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73589
73590 73591
>>73587
Now where did they drop Iron off at, and what are the directions to the Jungle Rush from this location?

>>73585
She can look for armor

>>73586
There's a Bakery, for instance. Not many cars today, and thank Celestia because they clearly don't know how to drive on roads with slower moving carts. Nopony seems to be standing on a sope box or talking about the end of days, at least on this street
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
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No.73590
73592
>>73589
I check out the bakery. It would be nice to have a little something to eat after all of the madness last night.
OOC
VLlIa
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No.73591
73592 73593
>>73589
I tagged along with Ash, who said to travel south from the building we were healed. So that's as far as I know for location. Just travel north.
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73592
73593 73594 73596
>>73590
The bakery is a little busy, but they most definitely have bread. Not fancy or french bread though. It's not a whole foods

>>73591
Hmmm, does Iron know how to find North?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73593
73595
>>73592
I have 5 ranks in survival, so I automatically always know where north is.
>>73591
"That way." She says, pointing him in the right direction
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73594
>>73592
Well, he did live in a jungle, so he should be able to travel out of the forest without much trouble to begin with. Do you want to settle it with some dice?
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73595
73600
>>73593
Iron nods. He starts travelling towards the direction Ash pointed.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73596
73598
>>73592
The sorcerer purchases a little bit of bread and enjoys it on the way out, continuing his stroll.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73597
73601
[Shopping Horse Noises]
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73598
73599 73602
>>73582
"Trade goods? How much are you hauling? We've got two-Wheelers, four wheels, 100 pounds, 300 pounds, 500 pounds. Open air, closed..."

>>73596
It's actually kind of sunny today, for once. He is not harangued by anypony on the way
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73599
73600
>>73598
He browses the prices on carts while he answers. "I am thinking 100 pounds will be enough. It is not much I will need to haul."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73600
73604 73605
>>73595
Going north leads him to farms, then single family houses, then commercial buildings. He isn't immediately sure of his location, however

>>73599
"What is it you need then? Size? Watertight? Are you hauling liquids?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.73601
8xFW2.jpg
>>73597
>out of character
>still a horse engaged in shopping
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73602
73607
>>73598
I just remembered that I didn't return the hoofgun to Blue Skies. I am now roaming around the city with an illegal weapon. I correct my course to the tavern and hope there is a member of the party there to help me return it before I am caught.

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73603
73606 73607
Actually, fug it. I'm not going to break character just because I like modern equiptment. Fug all these haram gunz and shieet.
I'm going to summon a Riding Dog (Huskie) as my Animal Companion for this mission. A domestic Animal should be appropriate for an urban encounter.
His third level feat will be Combat Reflexes, and his 4th level ability point will go into Dexterity. He gets a bonus trick, so he'll be trained for the general purpose of guarding.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73604
73607
>>73600
Iron decides to find someone to show him the way to the Jungle Rush since he feels lost.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73605
73607
>>73600
"Nothing too big. Good for one pony to trot around city streets. And it does not need to be watertight, no."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73606
siberian-husky-wallpaper-20787-21324-hd-wallpapers.jpg
>>73603
>Lots of meditating later
"AWOO!"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73607
73608 73609 73610 73616
C54A8D00-F747-452D-B6CC-C13472ED51EE.jpeg
>>73602
Always be sure to comply with gun laws while not on secret missions. He can certainly go back to the tavern. Whether any pony will be there is another question

>>73604
The first pony is kind of rude, the second one doesn’t know where that is. But the does third one, “I think it’s over there in southeastern district.” Three roads up find a long avenue named Mareton Hoofer, then when he finds East Main go up three blocks and it’s right there

>>73605
They do actually have a reasonable selection. “Stylish? Rugged off-road?”

>>73603
She can have a husky, but I don’t think a pony can ride one on its back
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73608
73612
>>73607
Of course, Iron follows the direction of the third pony.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73609
73612
>>73607
"Rugged, if it pleases you."
DqA8B
?
No.73610
73612
[1d20+12 = 20]
>>73607
I didn't intend to ride him, I need someone for protection.
Also, so long as he's with me, I can track.
Rolling to find Iron.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73611
73612
I'm going to advance his HP as a standard monster (4 per level), giving him 40 hp.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73612
73613 73614 73615 73621
>>73609
"Whatever pleases you, pleases me"
A waterproof model with large and rugged wheels is made for use in the southern jungles.

>>73610
She finds that he is not nearby

>>73608
I feel so tempted to make you roll luck to see if the directions are good or if Iron followed them correctly
He is a little uncertain as to the definitions of blocks, but he sees the large steel roof of the Jungle Rush

>>73611
>a dog having as much HP as a fighter of this level
I'll look into this later
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73613
>>73612
He has 19 Constitution.
DqA8B
?
No.73614
73617
[1d20+13 = 32]
>>73612
Rolling to follow Iron's tracks.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73615
73617
>>73612
In Silver's mind, a cart like this would be perfect, should his travels take him into the forests near Baltimare. "How much for this cart?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73616
73617
>>73607
I suppose I just wait around until the bartender decides to come back to work, or Dark Star comes back in.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73617
73618 73619 73620
>>73615
"30 Bits"

>>73614
Muddy feet show he went North along an agricultural road, then a road that feeds into the city

>>73616
If that is what you want to do, then sure
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73618
73622
>>73617
"30 Bits? In that case, I will take it." He levitates the Bits out in a small pouch, intending to hand them over to the salespony.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73619
73622
>>73617
Is there anypony else in the tavern today?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73620
73622
>>73617
She disassembles her camp and follows the tracks until she catches up with him.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73621
73622
>>73612
Iron enters the Jungle Rush.

I know, I feel the temptation too
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73622
73623 73624 73625 73626
>>73618
"Glad to be of assistance"

>>73619
The bartender, as always, a grey earthpony at the bar, a white female unicorn in a booth in the corner, and a few others. It's pretty early though, so it is not crowded

>>73620
It appears as if Iron has traveled a further distance than Ash realized, for he is still not in view

>>73621
"Goodday' mate. How's that animal hide holdin' out for ya?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73623
73627
>>73622
Iron frowns. "It was not the best. Animals tore right through it." Iron ponders. "Say, do you have those hide armors that have... 'nai-lawn' on them?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73624
73627
>>73622
With his purchases safely secured in his new cart, he makes his way back to his room, whistling an old marching song from his foalhood homeland along the way.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73625
73627
>>73622
Can I overhear any conversations?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73626
73627
>>73622
She keeps following, humming to herself.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73627
73628 73630 73631
>>73623
After he is silent for a moment, he says "Well I'm sorry about that, but if you need something stronger we got a variety of options against harder opponents. A Nylon airmare's jacket is the strongest vest you can get that won't hold ya back much, and steel strips in it will give you some protection. If you're willing to sacrifice speed and mobility we have option with more and thicker steel"

>>73624
A mare in the streets seems to admire this, and salutes

>>73625
"I told you he wasn't that into you. He was more concerned about your status anyways. You'll do better"

"I tell you those new steam shovels can rip the top soil right off, not that there's much of that down there"

"Berry can't control the crime in this city. You hear about the gang fight that happened last night? They say like 17 dead and two building set on fire"

>>73626
She could track him for a mile, but he's gone further than that
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73628
73629
>>73627
She keeps following until she eventually finds him.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73629
73632
>>73628
The SRD says tracking has to be re-rolled every mile, and frankly I'm not sure how it's possible to track inside of a well-walked city
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73630
73636
>>73627
He nods in her direction as he passes, taking it as little more than appreciation for the patriotic tune.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73631
73634
>>73627
Iron ponders some more. "I guess I can go for thick steel. Do you have any shields as well?"
DqA8B
?
No.73632
73633 73634
[1d20+13 = 14]
>>73629
That's a 20 DC. I'll roll it.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73633
>>73632
>Lost
Oh, good joy...
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73634
73635 73638
>>73631
"That we do have. These suits have strips of steel that give them some resistance even to things like bullets, and I can't promise they won't slow you down but they are not bad protection. This cheaper one here allows you some mobility. This bigger one gives a little more but less mobility, while this set here offers the most protection and more mobility, but it's expensive. As for shields, we have some metal ones for use by police or if you are dealing with fire"
Now I'm wondering if he has enough currency to buy these things (at least 350 bits just from the loan sharking). The gold is certainly way more than enough, it's just a question of who will accept it without asking who he murdered to get it

>>73632
What luck! There's a set of mud tracks and wolf hairs that could only have been made by Iron, heading east
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73635
73640
>>73634
>tfw not sure of this
She follows the tracks anyway...
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73636
73639
>>73630
There are still patriots out there it seems. Equestria is gone, but it is not forgotten
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73637
>inb4 another motherfucking wolf
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73638
73640
>>73634
Dark Star did give me 400 bits, remember?
"I will go for the most protection. Mobility does not bother me."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73639
73640
>>73636
It brings a smile to his face, knowing Equestria's spirit lives on.

When he arrives, he takes very little time to move his supplies from his parked cart to his room. Once everything is moved, he unfolds the map of Baltimare, places it on his bed, and studies it to get a better idea of where everything is.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73640
73641 73642 73645
>>73635
The hoofprints and hairs grow more sparse, but she's determined to find him. It appears he went into a residential neighborhood

>>73638
"We have this set of steel plate that covers much of the body and has a ballistic nylon base. It has overlapping bands that move with the movements of the body, to a degree. Damned near looks like a knight, but the Griffins trust it for their elite soldiers. 1500 bits. We have another version that is less agile and is only 600 bits. It doesn't having overlapping plates but rather solid pieces, making it less friendly to wear and not quite as protective, but also cheaper. Titanium and Tungsten versions of the same can be ordered specially, but are far more expensive"

>>73639
The city looks like it is built around a natural harbor and bay on its east side. There is a seaport with most industry besides it, and quite a bit of businesses and housing further west. The city center and the commercial center are past this, followed by bands of mostly lighter residential with scattered brick mills, cement plants and whatnot further west. There is still another coastline only a few miles to the north with another municipality, and some more residences. Also to the east and the north is a peninsula made by the bay that protrudes eastwards and provides cover from weather to the harbor from the north. This peninsula is not fully developed, has residences, a municipality and a lighthouse on the end of it. While water is to the north and the east, to the south is wilderness forest of the hayseed forests. To the west is agricultural fields, leading to the towns of the moonlight shores
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73641
73647
>>73640
Iron nods. "What about those shields you offered?" He might need to find Cauldron sooner than later.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73642
73647
>>73640
She follows the tracks dutifully.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73643
73644
Onyx wakes up at the bar.

Just the other side of the bar than most people expect to.
"I gotta stop falling asleep after my shift"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73644
73646
>>73643
"Indeed. How are you today bartender?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73645
73647
>>73640
With a greater understanding of the area, he begins to feel more confident in his ability to not get lost, and he closes the map back up.

Deciding to see if the bartender on duty has heard about any potential leads into lines of work, Silver makes his way down into the tavern itself.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73646
73648 73652
>>73644
"Hungover, but that's to be expected. How about you?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73647
73649 73650 73651 73652
>>73641
"Sure. Steel ones are rather cheap. It's big enough to cover you if you need that, and while I don't know if I'd fight a tiger with it, it'll block some blows. You can also bash with them. This here is a police model, for civil unrest and such"

>>73642
She arrives at a house that has a large fence. She sees a somewhat quirky looking older pony trying to wash a very very large chained wolf in a kiddie pool. The wolf is several times larger than he and barely can sit in the pool, is muzzled with steel, and chained to a large pole, trying to move. The wolf has barren - burnt? - patches on him where the fur has been burned away and hair is falling off.
"It's okay Rover, we'll get you fixed up"
The pony is trying to wash the spots with water, which causes pain to an already irritated animal

>>73645
It looks like the alternate bartender is on duty. >>73646. Say something nice to him

That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73648
>>73646
"I'm doing surprisingly well. Not too sore considering last night. That doctor was alright."
I look into my glass.
"Do you think we got in over our heads though? We might be new go-to guys. And I don't know if I can keep doing this for free with the risk involved."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73649
73651 73656
>>73647
.......
This is the dog I burned yesterday, isn't he?
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73650
73656
>>73647
"I could take the police model. It is very large, so it will cover me a lot." Iron ponders. "Is the police letting you sell this?" He may be receptive to the gold if he's not allowed to sell these.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73651
73656
>>73649
>>73647
Sister Ash approaches the fence.
"Good morning, sir."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73652
73653 73655
>>73647
>>73646
Silver sits down at the bar. After a couple seconds of silence spent considering the alternate bartender, he nods at him. "Greetings."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73653
73654
>>73652
"Greetings"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73654
73660
>>73653
He puts some Bits on the counter. "A beer, if it pleases you."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73655
73657
>>73652
I wave at the new pony.
"Hello."

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73656
73658 73659
>>73649
>>73651
>>73651
"Good morning to you!" The dog whimpers and shakes

>>73650
"It's just from the same manufacturer as what the police use, it's not illegal to sell in this jurisdiction"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73657
73662
>>73655
He waves back. "Hello. It is good to meet friendly face."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73658
73664
>>73656
"That hound.." she starts up, with a bit of a sad tone
"Was it injured yesterday?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73659
73664
>>73656
Iron is a bit dissapointed. "Alright, what is the cost for this?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73660
73661
>>73654
"Tap or bottle?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73661
73663
>>73660
"Bottle."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73662
73665
>>73657
"I'm Shimmering Spark. It's good to meet you."
I nod to the bartender.
"And this is bartender. He likes to be called Onyx though."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73663
73665
>>73661
Onyx gives the horse a bottle
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73664
73666 73670
>>73658
“Yes, Rover here looks like he must have been struck by lightning, or struck by a burning branch. Or both”
The pony is pretty friendly and readily willing to talk about his new pet.
"I had been working in the eastern field when a friend drove up with Rover here in the back of his truck. He said that he had been working in the North-western track of lucky mills when he came across Rover here. He said this dog had been a part of pack there, but the mill gave him permission to hunt them for their hides. he had shot several of them with his manticore gun, and captured two of them in traps over the last month. He found this one in a trap this morning, said it was probably the last one. Normally the ones taken alive go to wealthy customers over seas, but this one he wasn't sure about because of the injuries. I told him 'well hell, I'll take this one for the money you owe me if you think this unlucky dog won't fetch full price for that damaged hide.' And so I took him home right then and there. Stopped what I was doing in the field"
Rover is unhappy
"You're lucky to be alive after being struck by lightning boy" the pony says to him as he washes sensitive burns

>>73659
"Only 30 bits, it's a single piece of metal"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73665
73669
>>73662
>>73663
He takes a drink from the bottle, smiling at Onyx. "Thank you." After another small drink, he turns towards Spark. "I am Silver Sword. Most call me Silver, though." With his other hoof he offers a hoofshake to each of them in turn.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73666
73667
>>73664
Iron nods. "I will take the shield for now." He passes 30 bits to the shopkeeper on the counter. "However, I will come back for the full plate suit. I have to do something before I am ready to buy the armor. Please keep it reserved for me."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73667
73668
>>73666
"There'll be some on stock, don't worry"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73668
73672 73673
>>73667
Iron nods. He walks out of the shop. He needs to find Cauldron. He remembers that the Watering Hole is somewhere nearby. He decides to look there, if he remembers where he is.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73669
73671
>>73665
"What brings you to this city, Silver?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73670
73673
>>73664
"... How unfortunate.." Ash says, making awkward eye contact with the wolf
"... Say, I'm a bit of a veterinarian trainee. I would like to have a look at those burns, if you wouldn't mind."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73671
73675
>>73669
"Work. Or, search of it."
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73672
73674
>>73668
I do have the shield on me, right?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73673
73679
>>73668
Iron has a sense of where he is, as he has been here before, and East town is dominated by a few important avenues running straight north to South and East to West. He may go there

>>73670
When as looks at rover, the wolf tries to bark, then whimpers, and moves its head away
"Hmmm, I'm not sure he likes you, but you can certainly take a look

The wolf definitely has room to move, which makes physical contact a bit difficult. There are three burned areas. There is significant swelling and skin that even looks like it has been charred. Some fur is burned right off, much has fallen off, some is loose, and some is falling off in the pool
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73674
73677
>>73672
If you want to carry around a big shield, I guess you can, it's just awkward
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73675
73676
>>73671
"I suppose I should be looking for the same. You have any leads yet?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73676
73682
>>73675
The light grey unicorn laughs. "That is funny, I am actually here to ask bartender...er, Onyx...about leads, myself."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73677
73678 73681
>>73674
Eh, he does not really care. As long as the shield has the police logo, it's ok

Iron, shield strapped on his back, goes to the Watering Hole to see if he can convince Cauldron to buy one of the gold bricks for the gang.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73678
>>73677
*does not have
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73679
73681
>>73673
*Walks up to Rover*
*Pets wolf*
>"Now now, don't fret"
- she beams, rummaging through her spell components sack for herbs 'n shieet
She turns to the pony
"I can treat him, but it will take a while." she says to the poner
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73680
73683
Onyx considers where he'd swap his bars for cash, and where he could use that cash to get what he wants.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73681
73685 73691
>>73677
He goes in, and it is kind of crowded. he doesn't see Cauldron there, and is about to give up. Then from behind him

"Iron!" the familiar voice exclaims, and the worried mare comes up to him. "You were at that event on the docks last night. I heard there was an explosion at the building we had been guarding after I left. Then somepony killed some police officers, and soldiers were called in. They say there was some sort of robbery there and more than a dozen were killed."

The exasperated mare hugs Iron
"I was worried you were dead. Thank goodness you're okay"

>>73679
The wolf does not like the contact, whether because it is feral or because the area touched was sensitive

"Well, I don't know if I want to move him from here"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73682
73684 73692
>>73676
"You'd have to ask my boss, other than that I got nothing to help ya. Sorry"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73683
>>73680
Silver turns to ask Onyx if he knows about any leads into work, but stops when he notices him deep in thought. "Something on your mind?"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73684
73686
>>73682
Figures I'd post at the same time you posted that.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73685
73688
>>73681
Iron hugs back. "There is no need to worry about me, Cauldron. I actually have something interesting you might just like. But it has to be a quiet place. Anyplace that fits the description?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73686
73687
>>73684
it's how the ball rolls... I just didn't see your post at first. Sorry
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73687
73689
>>73686
It's fine. Let's just pretend Silver asked his second question after provided his response.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73688
73690
>>73685
"Sure, there are rooms upstairs. The bar owner lets couples go up there at night for privacy."

As she goes with him, she says "They are blaming us for it, but I don't know anypony that would have done that. I think it was those Sunset police. They had a really vicious crackdown in Manehattan last month, they could do it here"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73689
>>73687
Works for me
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73690
73693
>>73688
Iron stays silent until they both enter one of the rooms upstairs. "I know. Want to see what was stolen?" Iron leans closer to Cauldron, expecting an answer.
DqA8B
?
No.73691
73693
[1d20+9 = 14]
>>73681
Rolling to soothe the beast (+2 familiarity)

"Don't worry. I can take care of him right here." She replies
She casts Naturewatch to peer into the full extent of the animal's health and injuries
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73692
73694
>>73682
"I see. Well, I suppose I will keep up search." He raises the beer bottle up to his mouth, but he slowly lowers it back down when he sees Onyx deep in thought. "Something on your mind?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73693
73697 73699
1498920799547.png
>>73690
She looks at him silently, then back away a little and sits down. He receives no answer, as the mare is left speechless

>>73691
Rover is soothed in part. She can see that indeed the dog has both electrical and fire burns, some to the third degree into flesh
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73694
73695 73696
>>73692
"Just money..."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73695
73698
>>73694
"Is that all you think about?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73696
>>73694
He nods, and returns to his drink.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73697
73701
>>73693
Oof
>"..Can't say I didn't warn you...."
She casts Cure Minor Wounds to regenerate a bit of the skin/fur.

"He's a big boi... Just what were you intending to do with him?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73698
73700
>>73695
Onyx shrugs
"It is when I need food."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73699
73701
>>73693
Iron cocks an eyebrow, but disregards it. "I have some stuff of great value here." He pulls out one of the gold bricks. "Got it by fighting through the crowd of ponies there. Ponies there had that same speech about equality and stuff at the bar. It was hidden in a chest on the ship, as well as a lot of guns."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73700
73702
>>73698
"Yeah... all that food... but if you find anything Silver, we would be glad to help you out. I'm sure bartender here would want at least 50% of the cut though... if not more."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73701
73703 73704
>>73697
The spell does more than nothing, regenerating some of the more severely damaged flesh and muscle. But that is not readily apparent from the outside, where the animal is still visibly burned - though not nearly as critically

"I was going to keep him as a pet. I had a big dog when I was younger. I figured rover here might be worth trying to domesticate. It's not like he'll make a great coat with this kind of damage anyways"

>>73699
"But the gunfight. The robbery. Many ponies died"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73702
73705
>>73700
"..." He looks from Spark, to Onyx, and back to Spark. "...It is joke, right? More than 50% for one pony?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73703
73707
>>73701
>Pet
>".... Really..?"
"Dire Wolves aren't so easy to train as large dogs.. I hope you have experience in handling large animals."
"Woof!"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73704
73707
>>73701
Iron shrugs. "I was very beaten after that onslaught. I visited a doctor afterwards. Told me I almost died, and was very lucky that I even survived." Iron waves the gold brick around some more. "So, I have this and I want to give it out for some bits."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73705
73706
>>73702
"Nope. I bet you he would. Though some might argue he does earn it. This guy is ridiculously strong."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73706
73716
>>73705
He looks back at Onyx, trying to see if he can get a good idea of how strong he is just by looking at him.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73707
73708 73709 73710
>>73703
"Oh I know that. I was looking for a challenge. When I was younger I would break horses, make them listen to commands. That was when i was a drill instructor in the Army"

>>73704
She's still a little concerned
"Y-you're lucky to get out alive" She takes the brick. "That's a lot of gold you have there. Worth many bits. No wonder they" She pauses at the third person plural, 'they.' "They wanted to kill for it"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73708
73713
>>73707
>ponies breaking horses
Wat?
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73709
73713
>>73707
Iron scratches his side. "So, what do you think? How much is that thing?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73710
73711 73713
>>73707
>I would break horses, make them listen to commands.
>I would break horses
>Horses
Sister Ash's jaw drops to the ground, and she takes several steps back
"Y-you what?!"
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73711
73712 73713
>>73710
Do you want to fight a possible slaver or something?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73712
>>73711
Possibly.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73713
73714 73715 73717 73719
>>73709
She holds it in her hoof, moving it up and down as if weighing it
"I don't think this is a bankmare's bullion brick. Looks like it's straight from a mine. the luster is definitely right for gold. Of course I can't tell you that there isn't just lead in the center. But this looks like at least 3000-5000 bits depending on the purity of the gold and the exact weight

>>73710
>>73708
>>73711
"Breaking a horse" means training a horse. That's all the phrase means. To take a horse that otherwise would not listen, and make it able to be ridden or pull carts. When Ash asked about animal training, horses were the first thing that came to mind. But I realized that in this world, horses wouldn't work. Then I thought Buffalo, but that also doesn't work in the My Little Pony world. Then i thought cows, but those were sapient in an episode as well. So I thought fuck it, i will make a joke about training horses, but what he is referring to isn't like agricultural work, he's R Lee Ermey from Full Metal Jacket, but retired. He used to discipline new recruits and train them to be fit soldiers. It was a bad joke, mea culpa
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73714
73723
>>73713
Iron placed a hoof on his chin. "Do you know where I can sell this thing?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73715
>>73713
*Shrugs*
And here I was getting ready to roll initiative..
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73716
73717
>>73706
I'm going out on a limb here, but I think the bartender fell back asleep at his job.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73717
73718
>>73713
Fancy apology in Lingua Latina accepted.
>>73716
He chuckles a bit. "He sure does seem very...preoccupied, with money."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73718
73725
>>73717
"Have you been here long?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73719
73723
>>73713
Sister Ash snaps out of her momentary paranoid confusion.
"Oh, that's fine then..."
DqA8B
?
No.73720
73721 73723
[1d20+7 = 10]
Also, heal check on the dog
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73721
73722
>>73720
Fuck
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73722
>>73721
>Minimal trust with the dog. Gone to zero.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73723
73724 73727 73736
1266396__safe_screencap_thorax_trixie_to where and back again_animated_caravan_female_floppy ears_gif_mare_pony_s.gif
>>73714
Because she isn't quite sure if Iron was a a part of a group that killed a dozen creatures, or if he is claiming that he was just there, and managed to grab the money in the confusion, she is still reacting as if Iron had released an unrestrained Changeling in the room before her

"I think I know a few who will do it, no questions asked"

>>73719
reee

>>73720
Ash hits a sore area of the dog, causing it to whimper in pain
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73724
73726
>>73723
Iron smiles. "Great. You think I can meet with them? I want to sell this. It has no value in this current state and I want to increase my defense after that shit on the docks."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73725
73730
>>73718
"No, I only got here yesterday. You?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73726
73731
>>73724
"S-sure"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73727
>>73723
no u
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73730
73733
>>73725
"About the same. This place is mad I tell you. Everypony wants somepony dead. It's crazy. Just keep an eye out if you try and go out alone."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73731
73732
>>73726
Iron nods. "Alright, do you mind showing me the way? I surely can compensate." Iron leans closer, touching coats with the zebra. "It does not need to be just bits."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73732
73734
>>73731
She's still just a little bit uncomfortable, and she walks past him, out of the room, and downstairs, then outside. Evidently she is complying
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73733
73737
>>73730
He nods. "Tensions are high here. Communist rebels, Restorationist sympathizers, New Mareland occupiers. It is powder keg." He finishes off his beer with one last drink. "It has been long time since I was part of group. But I may just have to, if I am to survive."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73734
73735
>>73732
Iron follows.