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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 78 files omitted.
Anonymous
kj6Te
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No.73938
73940 73946
>This IronXCauldron drama
Shit, I thought Onyx with 5 charisma would be the first to fuck up like this.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73939
73941
>>73937
There's no way for that to happen. She would be a hypocrite for that shit, after all "no snitch policy" and she is involved since she has 1500 bits of that purchase that I have given her. So yeah, it's pointless for her to do that unless she becomes suicidal or something.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73940
73942
>>73938
It's on purpose. Somewhat.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73941
73944 73949
>>73939
Don't underestimate the GM. He can pull the strings to make something happen if you don't play it carefully. You are in a crowded bar. Maybe somepony there puts two and two together. Who knows?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73942
73944
>>73940
The purpose of suicide by zeeb?
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.73943
73945 73981
*treats wolf*
"Poor boy... You're just lonely aren't you.."
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73944
>>73941
I'm not. I just pointed out that the GM should not use Cauldron herself as a conflict-maker. Or a snitch. Maybe this is more plausible, maybe have some of Cauldron's friends from her gang come and try to beat me up or worse, shoot me for angering her.
>>73942
Eh, it's not THAT suicidal. At least not that much. Oh, you are all giving me so many possibilities of consequences. Maybe in jealousy, she sends a hitmare at all kirin I come across in an attempt to shit on me. I sure did open a giant floodgate of consequences. Let's see what he picks, if I do not defuse the situation of course.

Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.73945
73950
>>73943
"All alone in the woods with no pack..."
*Brushes gently*
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73946
73947 73949
>>73938
Oh hey, you're here.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73947
73948 73949 73951
>>73946
You're here too.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73948
>>73947
That I am.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73949
73951
>>73941
>>73947
>>73946
Maybe you should resume the conversation at the tavern you all are.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73950
>>73945
[Vet noises]
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73951
73953 73974
>>73949
Got it.
>>73947
"Bartender. Another drink for my friend, Silver, on me."
I pay the bartender, tipping one bit as always.
DqA8B
?
No.73952
73954
[1d20+1 = 14]
Rolling to appraise gold bars
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73953
73957 73974
>>73951
He raises his eyebrows at Spark, smiling a little. "Well, thank you, friend."
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73954
73955 73957 73958 73961
>>73952
I suggest you don't try to catch the GM's attention. I think I screwed something in the narrative and the GM needs to improvise with the bullshit I threw on the table. I guess it's a good roll to increase value by 150%.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73955
>>73954
I was only rolling, because I was considering cutting it, to offer some of it to the farmer.
I want to bring this wolf to the pack down South. I wouldn't be a very good Druid if I failed to do that.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73957
73959
>>73954
It will be ok. Just think through what you say and work it out in character. You will do fine.
>>73953
"Anytime. So, where are you from originally?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73958
73962
>>73954
i fucked up a bit too.
>knows that feel
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73959
73960
>>73957
"It depends. You mean from where I was before now, or from where I was born?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73960
73966
>>73959
"Which ever you feel like you can discuss with us. I don't mean to make you uncomfortable."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73961
73962
>>73954
My phone doesn't have the capacity to view more than 50 posts at?
Can I get a quick rundown?
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73962
73964 73967
>>73958
lolno, this has worse connotations than
>no pussy
here. We're talking about a criminal enemy whose emotions are in havoc due to Iron's Stonehead and lack of emotional awareness here. I really hope she goes on a tirade after a storm off since then she could basically explain what is wrong with what Iron had said.

>>73961
Basically I told Cauldron "u sexy mare. i could fuck u but there is someone more worth than my dick and feefees"

OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73964
>>73962
*more worthy of my dick
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73966
73968
>>73960
He waves the sentiment off. "Ah, it is alright. Nothing for me to hide. I used to live near Manehattan, but I was born in Severyana. Though you would probably know it better as Stalliongrad."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73967
1545350343932.jpg
>>73962
Oof
That had to piss her off.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73968
73969
>>73966
"Ah. A mighty long journey to get here then. What's it like there?"

Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73969
73970
>>73968
"I did not live in Manehattan itself. I lived out in countryside, in house I built myself. It was nice place, and I have many good memories of it." He turns towards the counter leaning over it. "But Severyana? It has been so long, but from what I remember back then..." He lets out a long, forlorn sigh. "...it makes what it is now a tragedy."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73970
73971
>>73969
"The takeover of that region was a shame. If only the princess didn't let it fall. The whole thing was handled so poorly. I guess looking back, this whole war was the result of stress proving too much for the royalty to correctly address each issue."
I pause a moment.
"Sorry. I guess I got side tracked there."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73971
73972
>>73970
He once again waves it off. "It is fine, I understand."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73972
73973
>>73971
"I'm glad you have made it this far, but what drove you here? I am new around these parts, so I don't know if this is the go-to place for work or not."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73973
73975
>>73972
"I am mercenary. I go where work is most likely to be found. I may not like all options available, but there are plenty of opportunities from various groups around Baltimare city. More so than anywhere else in occupied Equestria."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73974
73976
>>73953
>>73951
The faggot controlling Onyx finally gets back, and Onyx gets the drink.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73975
73976
>>73973
"Do you mind which groups hire you?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73976
73977
>>73974
"Thank you." He takes the drink in the grasp of his magic, and sips from it.
>>73975
"I always personally mind. But you do not get far as mercenary by picking sides. You remain loyal to contract, and to whoever purchases said contract. Even if I disagree with those who hire me, I will still work to best of my abilities to fulfill contract."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73977
73978
>>73976
"I suppose there is little choice anymore. Are you looking to save up and move somewhere else, or is this where you plan to settle?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73978
73979
>>73977
He stays silent for a couple seconds before giving his answer. "I suppose smart ponies would try to leave. Look elsewhere in world for new home. Maybe in River Federation." He takes a drink from the beer Onyx handed him. "I am not smart pony. And I am too old to move so far away, anymore. I suppose I will try to make best of what I have here, for as long as I can."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73979
73980
>>73978
"I heard the River Federation is debating a bill of rights for all creatures. It will be not much different than here soon enough."
I look around.
"It looks like our recruit is a no show."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73980
73982
>>73979
"Is this recruit you mention named 'Dark Star' by any chance?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73981
74074 74082
>>73920
She gets up from her seat. By this time you can see that quite a few bar patrons are staring at the scene, from the bartender to ponies passing by to the big burly Minotaurs and Diamond Dogs playing pool in the back. She yells
"What was that for? You tell me out of the blue that you love someone but you want to fuck me? Do you think I am some tramp? Do you think I am some cheap whore you can have sex with when the little Celestial girl doesn't want to sleep with you?

>>73928
She is a bit surprised by this, but she quickly leans into it, and places a hoof around Dark Star's neck. She continues kissing him, until she pulls away and says
"I guess we could find a hotel room, if you're not too tired"
She has a very big smile, and her eyes damned near glow with enthusiasm

>>73943
Rover is a bit happier now that Perro Sin Nombre has acted sort of playfully infront of him. the healing is start to take effect, and he is in less pain


That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73982
73983
>>73980
"Yeah, have you met the guy before?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73983
73984
>>73982
"The other bartender mentioned him hiring Onyx and some random patron for some kind of job, throwing money around like it was nothing, along with his blue-coated pegasus mare companion, when I arrived. Then I somewhat met them late last night in bar, though his friend seemed more interested in talking to me than Dark Star was."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73984
73985
>>73983
"Don't worry about that. Dark Star is a good pony. He will hire you for a nice sum."
I whisper "And a share of any other goodies we find along the way. Lots of illegal trade going on we interrupt and lots of ways to get your cut one way or another."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73985
73986 73988
>>73984
He seems interested as to what "illegal trade" could refer to, but doesn't ask about it. "It sounds good to me."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73986
73990
>>73985
It seems we have another session without the correct characters to make the story proceed. I don't think Dark Star is going to make it, so is there anything you wanted to do in the meantime?

Anonymous
kj6Te
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No.73987
73988
"Well if you guys are set on booze..."
Onyx sets out to look for somewhere to exchange his gold bars.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73988
73989 73990
>>73987
Now where would he go to exchange the bars?

>>73985
Damn it I will think of something for Silver. Making fighting encounters that make sense within the context of the story, are reasonably balanced, and won't just result in characters being persona non grata is far more challenging than you might think
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73989
73991
>>73988
The pawn shop...

Or maybe one of those bits-4-gold shops
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73990
73992 73994
>>73986
*shrugs* You got any ideas?
>>73988
Perfectly understandable. I haven't exactly been much help in that regard, either, so I have to apologize there.
Also, my internet is crapping out on me hardcore, so if I appear slow to respond, that's why.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73991
73993
>>73989
Hmmm... Do you want to commit to going to a pawn shop?
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73992
73994 74002
>>73990
Not a single clue. I am honestly stumped on what our characters would be motivated to do besides work for the one character with ties to the main source of quests. I suppose we could explore for a place for our characters to stay and the local shops to gear up...
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73993
73994
>>73991
Are there any >Jewelers around?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73994
73995 73998
>>73990
>>73992
Characters that know what they want to do and proactively seek that get more encounters. For example, Ash wanted to find an orphanage, and found the Order of Saint Prancis with all of its various sisters. Onyx wanted to get a loaf of bread, and so found a colt shilling communism, then got roped into protection duty, and then murdered someone, then went to the hospital, then got arrested, and then got arrested again by a different agency. Ash went to find Iron, rolled a 1 on tracking, and found a guy with a dire wolf she is trying to heal. And so forth

>>73993
Well obviously there are jewelers. So what does he want to find?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73995
73996
>>73994
A jeweler
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73996
73997
>>73995
Onyx finds a jeweler two streets over. It is in a line of shops, and has a diamond over it.
Talon jewelers
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73997
73999
>>73996
He walks in
"Hello, do you buy gold?"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73998
>>73994
Yeah, that's true. Silver's primary concern right now is just "find a job", so it would be best for him to just look around places of interest for any one in need of help. But that's pretty bog-standard, and fairly boring.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73999
74000
>>73997
"Hello there. I take it you are selling old Jewelry?" The voice comes from an at least middle aged Griffon of white and brown standing at a counter. there are display cases of jewelry. There is a diamond dog behind the counter at his own desk, looking at jewels under a light, and currently facing the opposite direction
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74000
74001
>>73999
"Uh, maybe? I don't know where it all came from."
Onyx slaps a bar onto the counter.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74001
74003
>>74000
"Let me take a look at that. My name is Elijah Talonberg, by the way"

He moves the bar over, and then sits down in a seat a little over to his left and your right. Mr. Talonberg picks up a monocle, and starts to inspect the bar

"This is a mine's ingot. It's the way they cast the gold before it is sent over to goldsmiths or to mints. Where did you get this?"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74002
74004 74007
>>73992
You still here?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74003
74005
>>74001
"A friend gave it to me"
Technically not a lie
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74004
74008
>>74002
Yes. Sorry. I was trying to think of what to do now.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74005
74006
>>74003
"A friend gave you this brick? This much gold?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74006
74010
>>74005
"Yeah, he's a strange guy"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74007
74013
>>74002
"Why don't we find someplace a little more suited to talking than here. It's getting crowded and I don't like the feeling of being overheard."
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74008
74009
>>74004
I mean, we could always just explore. It's better than nothing.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74009
>>74008
True. Sounds good to me.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74010
74011
>>74006
"Did your friend tell you that this bar is probably either stolen, or was used in an illegal transaction?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74011
74012
>>74010
"Nope"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74012
74014 74016
>>74011
"Very well"

He now takes the bar and places it on a scale. then he places it in a tank of water. This takes a couple minutes
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74013
74015
>>74007
He nods. "Let me just grab couple things from my room, if we are heading out."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74014
74016
>>74012
Onyx patiently waits
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74015
74022
>>74013
"Alright."
I stare into my glass.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74016
74017
>>74012
>>74014
He then inspects the bottom of the bar, which is imprinted with numbers and symbols, and writes them down

"We can give you 3500 bits for the bar"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74017
74018
>>74016
"Then I take it I can get 3500 for this one too?"
Onyx slaps down the second one.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74018
74019
>>74017
The griffon rubs his claws together and makes what seems to be a smile by pulling his lower beak back a little

"Indeed you can"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74019
74020
>>74018
"Works for me"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74020
74021
>>74019
Elijah Talonberg then pulls out a very, very large set of bits, and carefully and painstaking counts them in front of Onyx. He then offers them over in a number of bags

"7000 Bits"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74021
74023
>>74020
"Thank you sir, and have a nice day"
Where do I go if I want a magic weapon?
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74022
74024
>>74015
After about a minute, he comes out wearing a white button-up shirt, a sturdy nylon saddlebag, and a greatsword in a leather sheath, strapped to his side. "I am all set, I believe!"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74023
74026
>>74021
"I happen to know several very trustworthy Griffins who are very good at keeping their beaks shut when it comes to the police. If you want old fashioned, Josef Silverwing operates a shop on East street called "Tails of Yore." Don't be off put by the mundane merchandise he keeps in the front, any enchanted blade you could want is there"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74024
74027
>>74022
"Great. Let's go."
I lead the way out of the tavern.
"I suppose we should just head out of the city a ways."
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74025
74027 74028 74029
Fuck. I fell asleep.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74026
74035
>>74023
"Thank you once again sir." Onyx makes his leave towards Tails of Yore, already thinking about what he wants.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74027
74031
>>74024
"I only just bought map of city, so you might have better idea of where to go."
>>74025
I know that feel.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74028
>>74025
You did that yesterday
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74029
74030 74034 74078
>>74025
Welp, may as well turn in.
Goodnight, Anons.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74030
>>74029
Sleep well!
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74031
74032 74033
>>74027
"I don't have any idea of where to go either. May I see that map?"

Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74032
74035 74036
>>74031
"Of course." He fishes it out of his saddlebags, opening it up to show the city of Baltimare.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74033
74036
>>74031
Should we wait for the GM to get back on tomorrow, so we can actually get encounters and the like?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74034
>>74029
Night
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74035
74039
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>>74026
This shop is a building all on its own, with a large raised roof. When he goes in, he can see tapestries of Griffon knights, display cases with swords, armor of both Griffin and pony variety, and poleaxes, longbows, so forth. A griffin stands at a wooden counter, more slender than Talonberg, but of a similar age and coat scheme

>>74032
And so it is
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74036
74037
>>74032
I take a look at the map.
"Which place sounds good to head towards?"
>>74033
I believe the GM is still here.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74037
74038 74040
>>74036
>tfw you have colored IDs on and you get two that are almost exactly the same
Anonymous
Itf1u
?
No.74038
>>74037
Try 3+
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74039
74041
>>74035
"Good afternoon. I've been told that if I have the bits I can buy what I need here. Is that true?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74040
74041 74042
>>74037
I hate when that happens.
"Should we just head out toward the city limits and find something out there, or do you feel like exploring deeper into this place?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74041
74043 74044
>>74039
The griffin smiles and moves forward, offering a claw to shake
"Of course, my name is Josef Silverwing. What kind of needs do you have? Collector?"

>>74040
For the love of God, say something specific so I don't have to try to find an online random word generator to try to get an idea
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74042
74044
>>74040
"I was going to look for any sort of landmarks to see...but deeper sounds like good idea." He folds the map back up and puts it in a side pocket in his saddlebag for future use.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74043
74048
>>74041
"Uh, sure. I'm looking for a halberd with a blade that was very common in the Crystal Empire. Usually a bluish crystal, with the power of ice in it."
+1 Crystal Frost Halberd, 2,310gp
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74044
74045
>>74041
>>74042
"Ok then. How about we try the city hall? It might have a better map of shops and areas of interest."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74045
74046 74048
>>74044
"It could. If map is correct, then city hall should be over there." He points in the general direction they need to head. "Lead on, my friend."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74046
74047 74055
>>74045
I head to the city hall.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74047
>>74046
Silver follows close behind, whistling some song whose tune is unknown to Spark.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74048
74049 74050
>>74043
"Well, we do happen to have a number of Crystal empire relics." He motions to a pony. "Mrs. Inn Fringe, can you watch the counter while I show this pony some stock?"

He says to Onyx, "Follow me" and opens a door to the basement

Okay, so you want a Halberd with a Frost Enchantment?
>>74045
West relative to the current position
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74049
74051
>>74048
He periodically checks the sun's position to make sure they're heading the right way.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74050
74051
>>74048
preferably made of the mundane crystal material, but that's just for muh aesthetics. But yes, that what I would like.
Onyx gladly follows.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74051
74052 74053
>>74049
The Sun doesn't seem to have altered course or pace since the Changelings took the Princess

>>74050
When he gets downstairs, he sees a real armory.

Silverwing: "Alright, you wanted, what was that, a Frost Halberd to deal some cold damage?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74052
74054
>>74051
Onyx let's out a low whistle at the sight.
"Huh? Oh, yeah that's the idea"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74053
74054
>>74051
"Thank Celestia for small miracles." He chuckles to himself about the irony of that thought.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74054
74055 74343
>>74052
>>74052
"You want like a steel one? Anything else?"

>>74053
City Hall is a very large marble rectangular buiding, with 4 floors, a vaulted green roof, and a dome in the center, in a Neocolonial style. A public fountain is in a square before the building. There are bronze Manticore statues on either side of the steps that lead up to a large entrance to the Structure on the second floor.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74055
74056
>>74054
Silver lets out a long whistle at the sight of the beautiful building. "That is fanciest building I have seen."
Did >>74046 fall asleep?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74056
74057
>>74055
There are a number of ponies walking by, and some going in and out. As you look closer, you can see some bullet marks, and the left Manticore is missing a stinger, while the other is missing a paw
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74057
74058
>>74056
He frowns as he notices the damage. "Must be from back when New Mareland invaded." With a shake of his head, he makes his way up the steps and into the building, paying little attention to the ponies around him other than to avoid getting in their way.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74058
74059 74343
>>74057
As he goes through the front door he can see the building's interior. The floor is tile with an ornate pattern of the sun, with rays flowing out from the center. A large hallway goes off to the left, another to the right, and another forwards. Though the area of the entrance has a ceiling going up 20 feet, there is a railing for a hall of the second floor. To the left of the center is a portrait of the current Mayor: Larry Berry, a dark looking unicorn. Now, what is he looking for?
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74059
74060 74061 74063
>>74058
Without much of an idea of where to go from here, nor what he is looking for, he heads down the hallway to the right.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74060
74061 74062
>>74059
I've never been inside a city hall before. If you had asked for a courthouse...
On the right is the office of the city clerk, then the department of roads. Further down are the offices of the bureau of health, and offices concerned with welfare
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74061
>>74060
>>74059
Of course, there are many floors to the building
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74062
>>74060
Don't blame me, Spark's the one that picked it out.
"No, this is not right, I think..." He backtracks to head down the hallway that was on his left, looking for something that at least sounds more interesting than all of that.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74063
74064 74343
>>74059
Behind the entrance area, towards the center hall, are grand staircases. To the left are the city auditor, the city treasurer, the department of water, and the office of zoning
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74064
74065
>>74063
He heads up one of the grand staircases, grumbling slightly to himself.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74065
74066
>>74064
>>74064
Too bad, I had quest ideas for the department of water and the zoning commission
Two wings again. On the left is the office of the Mayor and the meeting place of the Aldermen, as well as the clerk of communication. To the Right is the superintendent of schools and offices of education, the city assessor's office, and the meeting location of the common council
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74066
74067
>>74065
I mean, do they sound much like quest locations?
"Aldermen?" With his interest piqued, he looks inside to see what it's about.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74067
74068 74343
>>74066
Quest givers, not locations
The room must be open to the public, because he is able to simply open the door and walk in. There is no pony to greet him, and this room must not be in use at this exact time. He can see a large semi circular table of solid hardwood Okay, maybe not solid, but it looks like it with big black tall chairs. On the open side of that semicircle is a wooden desk elevated well above the rest, in a way kind of like a judge's chair and stand in a court room. There is a small wooden wall behind the wooden semicircle, with a number of wooden rows, again like a courtroom. When a pony is asked, "The Aldermares are the elected City Council of Baltimare. They pass legislation in managing city affairs"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74068
74069
>>74067
Same basic principle, it's not a place one would expect to find quest givers. Either way, I wouldn't take Silver to be one to look inside the Department of Water to see if anypony there would need help with something.
He heads back out to the railing overlooking the entrance, having learned nothing particularly interest.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74069
74070
>>74068
Have it your way then, I just finally overcame writer's block to get ideas for adventures
From this location, he can see circular sun pattern very well. Opposite his position are a few windows, although it is hardly a glass wall above the entrance. To left and right hand portraits of who must be past Mayors. in the center is an open area he may speculate was once filled by a portrait of Princess Celestia
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74070
74071
>>74069
Sorry, I just didn't know.
He has to look away, knowing full well all it will do is make him upset. "She was our Sun. How could they..." He shakes his head clear, heading back downstairs to try to clear his head.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74071
74072
>>74070
Ponies go back and forth to places like the Assessor's Office, or the City Clerk, as it seems to be a weekday with these offices in business. It isn't that crowded. Iron gets the sense that he has not seen every department and every section of the building - there are more floors - but he has seen a representative sample, as it is mostly department offices and administration
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74072
74073
>>74071
"That seemed...unusually uninteresting." He looks around to make sure he's not missing anything.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74073
>>74072
I mean, there is more building that was never explored, but the building is exactly the way you would expect a reasonably functioning government building to be (in a fantasy world, were the actual day to day operations of the departments explored). Except for a few protesters against police brutality outside, it's mostly normal

Silver did not see a portrait of The Duke hanging in the building
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74074
74081
>>73981
The moment I took a nap on the keyboard you respond? What timing

Iron shakes his head. "I already told you that I would not take you because of your responsibilities. You do not know how important it is for me that I even considered you." Iron stands up. "Do you even know why I could have chosen you? Because you are a great mother. It is not because you are just good looking. You are better than just a little statuette to decorate and play with on the side. The act of coitus is really important to me, because I choose the mares that go back to my home with me through it. I basically admitted that you are worthy to me, but... I cannot take you with me," Iron looks to the side, somewhat frustrated "unless you drop everything and leave, and I know you cannot do that. Family is more important than love."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74075
74076 74077 74078
Arlight, I'm out for the night
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74076
74077 74078
>>74075
Probably a good idea for me, as well. I'm having trouble concentrating right now.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74077
>>74076
>>74075
Damn, my timing is shit. Sorry for that guys. Bed forced me to sleep
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74078
>>74075
>>74076
Also night to both of you, as well as you >>74029


Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74080
One last thing while I still have a tiny bit of my mental faculties: I probably won't be on until 4:00 Central Time or something close to that tomorrow, in case you guys find I'm needed for something.
Anyways, time to pass out.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74081
74083 74084
>>74074
After hearing this, Cauldron still appears angry, but calmer than she was before. She no longer seems to be intentionally provoking a response from other patrons in the bar.
"And so that is how you show affection? You say 'hey, there's some other fillie that's better than you, but if you want to have just sex let's go fuck? Do you think that I would feel 'blessed' to have the privilege of being a side bitch, your side bitch? Do you think that is what I want to tell my father when I see him next? 'Hi Cauldron, did you find a nice stallion? No, but I got to be the sperm dumping ground of some native who told me he'd rather have some dragon girl'"
There are definite tones of sarcasm

>>73928
She is a bit surprised by this, but she quickly leans into it, and places a hoof around Dark Star's neck. She continues kissing him, until she pulls away and says
"I guess we could find a hotel room, if you're not too tired"
She has a very big smile, and her eyes damned near glow with enthusiasm
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74082
74083 74085
>>73981
Dark Stars player finally gets around to posting
"oh trust me ill be able to manage."
Dark Star gives a sly grin and a wink
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74083
>>74081
>>74082

OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74084
74087
>>74081
"I already told you. I would have chosen you if you were not so tied down by responsibilites out of your control. Besides, there are no side... 'beet-cheese', only mares who are worthy to bear children and ones who are not." Iron scratches the back of his head a bit too strongly, making small screeching sounds. "The mere act of intercourse is such a sign of commitment and the most important choice on my land, and I believe you could be part of it if so many resposibilities did not weigh you down. The act of sex you denigrate is my way of showing affection of the highest level. It shows that I care enough to bind myself to you through the bearing of a child. To have the physical embodiment of love through the existence of a foal. Did you expect me to just leave you after the deed is done? Like I said, you are better than just a plaything. You are more than a toy. You are a mother, one of the best mothers one could ask for, and there are not a lot of mares who can compare." Iron sighs and looks at the empty glass. "Maybe I just wanted to be with you and I could not, so I downgraded our relationship to mere friends and believed you would not mind a bit of wishful thinking of mine." Iron looks to Cauldron, ears drooped. "I guess you do not feel like we are friends, but something more as well, and I hurt you for telling you my frustrations because maybe you feel them too."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74085
74089
>>74082
She holds his hoof, and pulls him in one direction
"There's a quaint little place on 6th, that's between the tavern and the Headquarters. Hell, we could probably take one of the unused rooms at headquarters. It used to be 'The Grand Baltimare Hotel,' after all"
Her smile is more joyous and ordinary now than is typical for her, and her tail seems to sway slightly
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74086
74092
Sister Ash continues treating the wolf until she's satisfied that it will be capable of fending for itself.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74087
74091
>>74084
She looks at him with an extreme degree of skepticism
"If that were what you meant, then why oh why would you start of by telling me how you love some girl, and then say 'but we can have sex right now'?"
DqA8B
?
No.74088
74092
[1d20+13 = 17]
Also, worth noting.
What season is it in game?
Has the Equestrian seasonal/weather management been affected by the fall of the empire (as in, I would imagine a lot of ponies would have difficultly managing the climate, with the changeling occupation and the regime change)?
Rolling knowledge (Nature) to see what sister Ash knows about Equestrian Weather in the current era.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74089
74092
>>74085
"it would be exciting to take a room in Hq. but what if we get caught?"
DqA8B
?
No.74090
74092
[1d20+12 = 23]
Also rolling Survival to predict the weather for a number of days (spell-prep reasons).
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74091
74095
>>74087
"Because I felt powerless to take you with me." Iron looks down. "I know that without you sacrificing everything else for me, it would not work out. I simply wanted to vent my frustrations with you because I know you care about me." Iron then looks at the glass again. "I feel like I have no chance of getting you to go with me forever because you are tied down by all the responibilities you have. I do not want your body, but you, the pony, and it is impossible in your current situation. That is why I lost hope of being with you. Why I thought you did too. It is an impossible love. I know it is. It would require a great deal of sacrifice for one of us, and I do not have the strength to leave behind my aspirations or force you to cut ties with your family. Do you know I mean?" Iron sighs again. "I just wanted to vent out my frustration with you. Becuase you would understand. Maybe you dislike the idea of sex itself, but I knew no other way to express my love to you than to share the essence of life with you." Iron shakes his head. "I know I am wrong now. You do not need to cater to me just because I vented to you. I know that it is impossible now after your reaction. I thought it was acceptable. Now I know it is not." Iron takes off his wolf helmet. "I guess what I mean is, I wanted to be with you, but I cannot see a way to be together and I felt frustrated because of it. Therefore I lost hope and thought we could at least be friends who tell their deepest secrets to eachother." Iron's ears are still drooped. "That is how I feel."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74092
74093 74094
>>74088
It is mid-early January in a climate comparable to Orlando, Florida. She knows that the Equestrians see Nature as being in a real way dependent on ponies. This might be why that nun expressed horror at Ash's statement - she told of a worldview where sentient creatures are subject to nature and have no right to intervene, or think of themselves as superior, whereas in the Equestrian view, nature is not merely subject, it's scarcely even a separate entity from ponykind. She knows that weather tends to be managed by government agencies. The weather looks... less than ideal from what you would expect if the ponies could literally choose their own weather, so something is off. Cloudsdale is in West Equestria/The Changeling Zone

>>74090
Today is sunny, tomorrow will be somewhat cloudy, and scattered showers the next day

>>74089
"Oh they let employees sleep in the unused rooms when they have to work longer hours. Besides, I am treated a little differently, I think they will let me"

>>74086
Rover is better now, and the pony is happy
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74093
74095
>>74092
Dark Star looks very enthused by what she just said
"Lets get going then."
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74094
74095
>>74092
Hmmmm
"If you were concerned, the dire wolves aren't actually extinct in this region... yet. It seems recent developments have reduced and split their territory, leading them to run into ponies a bit more often.." she says, again making awkward eye contact with the wolf
"There's actually a couple packs far down in the wilderness down South. There aren't that many more left though.."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74095
74097 74100 74102
>>74093
She walks into the Grand Baltimare Hotel. A few lights are on, and a guard in the lobby looks up at them, but doesn't say anything. Blue Skies takes him upstairs, and says to him "Did you see that? A Changeling assassin could just walk right in." The doors to the second, third, and fourth floors are closed, but the fifth floor door is open, and leads into a hallway with cream colored walls and a light red carpet, with dim lights. She keeps walking down the hallway, until she gets to a door on the left that must be unlocked, as she simply opens it. The room is, well, it's a nice hotel room, with big windows (blinds closed), a large bed with a pink flower pattern on the covers. There are a couple jars on the table and at least one set of clothing, so you have to guess that this room is actually used by her. She closes the door and prances over to the other side of the bed, raising her tail as soon as the door is shut, making the view of her rump as she does so better than normal. She rubs her long, flowing tail against Dark Star's face She then goes to the other side of the bed, laying facing Dark Star, her hind legs hanging over the side and standing, with her forelegs on the bed, hooves curled up under her legs
"Here we are" She smiles warmly, looks at him seductively, and wags her raised tail

>>74094
"I know they aren't extinct, but they are rare. Part of why i wanted one"

>>74091
She sits down, still with a kind of skepticism, but she isn't angry
"Alright, a few things. First off, I am not too busy to have a life nor am I 'too weighed down' by responsibilities. I am perfectly capable of managing a relationship, foals or whathaveyou. Second, unless you are well, at least a made stallion or rich, the only mares who will say yes to 'hey babe I love someone else more but you want to fug' are mares who shapeshift and will not leave you feeling better afterwards. And even if you are rich, most will not like being talked to that way"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74096
74098
Onyx waits on the griffin selling him a weapon.
DqA8B
?
No.74097
74098
[1d20+8 = 16]
>>74095
Hmmmmmmmmmm
Rolling to sense the wolf's attitude.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74098
74099 74101 74117
>>74096
The griffon hands him a Frost Halberd
"This model is 2400"

>>74097
The wolf is still humiliated by the situation, but largely placated. He is not thrashing in pain from contact anymore, even if he does thrash about
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74099
74101 74103
>>74098
Onyx does your typical weapon buying tests. Balance check, a few swipes, etc.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74100
74103
>>74095
Dark Star Approaches her and gives her tail a slight tug and a slap on the plot "uh Blue this is my first time. I'm not exactly sure where to start." He looks a little embarrassed that he said those words aloud.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74101
74106
>>74098
>>74099
i have a feeling the jeweler scammed you tbh
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74102
74103
>>74095
Iron cocks his head. "Is that how it is nowadays? Just one mare to share your devotion to? It is kinda selfish but I guess that is how it is." Iron ponders. "I do not think you can just up and leave with me, so it is highly improbable for us to work still. Like I said, I am not to be tied down by others since I have ties far away from here." Iron ponders more. "What do you mean by those mares that shapeshift?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74103
74104 74105 74106
>>74099
>>74100
She giggles. "It's okay, we can do this any way you like. Just stand behind me, get on top of me, place your forehooves on the bed, and thrust into me. We could also do it otherways. Just know that I don't want to go to sleep yet"

>>74102
She raises an eyebrow "Where are you from exactly?"

>>74099
When the griffon handed it to him it did not have a pole, but at request he affixes a pole and gives him space to test. It seems reasonably balanced
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74104
74108
>>74103
Iron is a bit skeptical himself. "I cannot say the place exactly, but the jungle is where I am from. A hint could be that we are not on the outskirts of it. We are far deeper in the jungle."
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74105
74108
_expand.png
>>74103
"uh, well i guess i would like to be on top, so i could see your face."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74106
74108
>>74101
I'm fairly certain he did
>>74103
I don't think you meant to quote me on that first one...
"This seems to be just what I want... I'll give you 2500 bits for it with the pole."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74108
74109 74110 74111 74112
>>74105
Her smile changes from warm, to devious, which is a more normal smile from her anyways
"Alright then, you get on the bed"

>>74106
"Sold. What else do you want?"

>>74104
"I know you aren't from nearby, because all of the tribes are much further south. Beyond the Everrainforest. I will tell you that whether you are in Zebrica, or Baltimare, you are allowed one bride only. Sure, the Mayor has his mistresses, but that is no complement to him, nor does it inspire faith in his moral character. One mare. One. Second, act with some humility. You were the biggest goldfish in the fish tank, I know that. But here in Baltimare, the hierarchy is a bit different. Have some humility. Even The Duke pretends to be grateful to his supporters, and sometimes calls himself 'a humble servant.'"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74109
74114
>>74108
"You don't sell saddlebags with weapon holders, do you?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74110
74114
>>74108
"Humility?" Iron looks confused. "Why would ponies value humility here? Nevertheless, I did support you if you know what I mean." His body shakes a bit, making the bits clang softly just for her to hear. "And I did not expect the slightest bit of support back from you. Is that not how you show gratefulness? To help others with living their lives?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74111
74112 74114
>>74108
Dark Star not being needed to be told twice leaps into the bed "i dont think ive told you how beautiful you are. im really lucky to be here with you now."
Dark Star can hardly contain his excitement
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74112
>>74108
>>74111
And he kisses her passionately.
YDZWW
?
No.74114
74115 74116 74118
8500A1A5-2F4B-428E-8689-F3F794EE686C.jpeg
>>74110
“Ponies like humility because no one wants to be on the bottom. That’s why I do as I do.”
She sighs
“It is true that the bits are a significant help. Like, a month and a half of rent for the restaurant. But I don’t want to feel like it is a contract”

>>74109
“Yes we do”

>>74111
She is kissed as such, and kisses right back for at least a solid minute

Blue Skies retains her seductive eyes and wickedly wicked mile, and gets on the bed. As she gets up, she pulls her rump and shows Dark Star. “So you get a good view.” Then she moves around and positions her body facing Dark Star. She grabs onto Dark Star’s penis with her hoof, and holds his testicles with the other. Her wings are spread out in full, and he can see that her ice blue wings are wider than the bed and probably have almost as much surface area. She places her face down next to Dark Star’s penis as if posing for a picture.

\r
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74115
74120
>>74114
"How much are we talking?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74116
74120
>>74114
"It is not just a contract. It is a reward for your help. I would not have known where to go if it were not for you. That is how ponies help eachother. For mutual benefit. Humility is just a mask to pretend that you get what you are owed when in fact they just tickle your feelings to take advantage of you later on. After all, they treated you so nicely that you should do even more for them." Iron shrugs. "Maybe I am wrong, but do not expect me to believe this 'humility' is a great thing becuase it is just sweet lies to gain more stuff dishonestly. Because we all want to be rewarded for our efforts, just that some ponies are not honest about it."
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74117
>>74098
I'm contemplating whether or not it feels right to do anything about this situation.
I'm going to be preoccupied for most of the day.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74118
74119 74120
>>74114
Dark Star lets out a nervous Chuckle which is quickly overtaken by Sigh of pleasure
"Wow Blue that feels really good.
>She places her face down next to Dark Star’s penis as if posing for a picture.
She can see it begin to throb
Anonymous
YDZWW
?
No.74119
74126
BA9BADD7-B488-40A8-B3E6-CADBE86DD3EA.jpeg
>>74118
>>74118
Her eyes change to a hungry look, and her smile retains its devious look
“I would have placed it in my mouth, except that I don’t know if you’d want to kiss me after. Now, I know you’ve told me that it’s your first time, and I should try to be polite, but I really do have to work in the morning, so please forgive me if I skip the foreplay. I’ll make it up to you sometime.”

She sits up, kneeling, and moves her dark blue mane behind her neck. Her chest sticks out further than her belly, and Dark Star can see her teats. She picks herself up with fire gloves over Dark Star, and then moves herself down onto him, and him into her. Her grip on his penis firm if soft and wet. If he was afraid she would feel ‘worn’ or used, he can place that fear aside. She leans close over him, her hooves to either side, so Dark Star may look into her lustful, hungry eyes, kiss her, or hug her as she likes. She moves up and down over him, slowly now, using her hind legs and her wings.


Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74120
74121 74123
Finally back

>>74115
"Only 50 bits for the bag"

>>74116
"Well, let me just say that everypony wants to be respected"

>>74118
I'm wondering if these posts need more... accurate pictures
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74121
74122
>>74120
Onyx feels like he's being scammed.
"Sold"
Damn it.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74122
74127
>>74121
Silverwing happily takes the 2550 Bits
"What else do you want?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74123
74124
>>74120
"And let me say that humility is not a sign of respect, but of deceit. But I guess this is becoming pointless to talk about." Iron stands up. "I guess there is no hard feelings, but I still have a a job to do, and it is not going to be done itself. See you later." Iron starts to head outside the Watering Hole.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74124
74125
>>74123
She waves to him as he leaves
"Thank you for the bits"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74125
74128
>>74124
"No problem!" He leaves the Watering Hole.'Now how do I get back to Ash?' he ponders in his mind. Best bet is to ask all around town to see if a dragon mare passed through the city.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74126
74128 74141
>>74119
"hnn, wow your burning up on the inside.You feel like a vice grip."
Dark Star plants a kiss on her then starts bucking

>If he was afraid she would feel ‘worn’ or used, he can place that fear aside.
Good,Good
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74127
74128
>>74122
"Thanks for the business."
Onyx heads back to the bar.
Anonymous
YDZWW
?
No.74128
74130 74131 74141 74144
BE5F775E-309E-4AA7-8F93-BB4C6F88C868.png
>>74125
Only 1,5 million ponies in the city to ask

>>74126
She takes the “vice like grip” as a challenge and clenches. She bucks him back, and increases speed. She moves her wings upward, incasing Dark Star in a veil of feathers. She places one hoof on his face

>>74127
And it is so
DqA8B
?
No.74129
74141
[1d20+12 = 27]
Fuck it.
I'll come back later and see what I want to do with this wolf.

Sister Ash returns to her campsite.
Rolling survival to gather wood for s shield.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74130
74132
>>74128
Iron sighs. There are simply too many ponies to ask. He should go back to the outskirts. He has a feeling she would find him easier there. He expects her not to be done with her meditation stuff.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74131
74141
>>74128
Let's see, he had 7000, spent 2550...
He puts 950 bits in his room at the bar, and sticks the rest in a bag before returning to work.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74132
74133
>>74130
Roll to Gather Information (1d20+char)
xMXC5
?
No.74133
74135 74136 74137 74141
[1d20-1 = 0]
>>74132
Fine

Iron decides to gather information of Ash's location. Rolling gather information.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74135
>>74133
Practically fucking zero. How much of a crit fail is that?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74136
74138
>>74133
I'm sorry..
Anonymous
kj6Te
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No.74137
>>74133
F
OOC
xMXC5
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No.74138
74139
>>74136
It's not really your fault, tbh. Dice just kicks me down now to increase combat proficiency.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.74139
74140
>>74138
Hmmmmmm
It was kind of bad addvice though..
OOC
xMXC5
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No.74140
>>74139
How much did I have to roll to get where you are? Also why is it bad advice?
Anonymous
/E6yR
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No.74141
74142 74143 74144 74148
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>>74129
Ash is able to suitable wood for a shield, including the cut. It’s no Marehogany nor New Mareland Ironwood though.

>>74131
And thus he has 3500 bits on his pony

>>74133
A pony asked appears to know the exact location of the Kirin lady. She’s at an establishment on East Main a little to the north of his present position

>>74128
>>74126
Dark Star May be out now, but his character is a relatively passive participant in the scene. Skies carefully nuzzles his nose with hers, then rolls her eyes back a little and pants, diving in to kiss. When Dark Star finally cannot hold back she dies not stop, but moves in closer to him, hugging, kissing, but staring into his eyes, not stopping or slowing down with the movements. She keeps going, now clenching down consistently to try to gain traction with the excess of fluids in her

She still has a hungry look, and she rubs his face with the tip of her wing, which it looks like she was finally able to make retract
Anonymous
kj6Te
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No.74142
74145
>>74141
He sticks the bag behind the bar, and goes about his job as normal.
Iron
xMXC5
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No.74143
74145
>>74141
Second time gather info has failed me.

Iron, not having any other leads, goes to that exact spot, putting his helmet on again and detaching one of his front hooves' armor, putting it between the shield and his armoured back.
Anonymous
NIp2+
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No.74144
74145
>>74141
>>74128
Dark Star Having just Finished picks up speed and starts bucking harder than before.