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>>83508"That sounds rather complicated." Iron is confused but gets the gist that marriage is just for show to others to commemorate their love, which seems stupid for him. "So, why do you separate mares and stallions that are unmarried, then?"
>>83509"To discourage sexual contact outside of marriage"
>>83506I look up from my glass for a second and back down.
"I don't believe I ever got an answer to my original question."
>>83506"Yea it can get very frustrating."
>>83511"What is you original question?"
>>83510"What is considered sexual contact exactly?" Iron has a feeling of disbelief. No sexual contact, at all? That should frustrate people.
>>83513"Do you believe we deserve to be stuck here?"
>>83512"You will have to deal with much, much worse than that if you wish to make the people of Baltimare follow you"
>>83514"If you have to ask that question, it probably is. Any form of sex or sodomy"
>>83515"I.... Don't understand your meaning"
>>83506And this, children, is why I leave politics to the professionals.
>>83515"What Do you mean stuck here?"
>>83516Iron is a bit abashed, a little blush forming on his cheeks. "Is petting a form of sexual contact, then?"
>>83517>out of character>>83519She looks at him strangely
"Is 'petting' a euphemism?"
>>83516"I'm looking for how you see us. Do you think we are prisoners that need to be kept here awaiting our fate?"
>>83518"We are either changeling food or force labor now. Unless you are lucky enough to find favor with the Black Hooves."
>>83521"What? Stop speaking in metaphor. What are you talking about? Who are you talking about?"
>>83520I've already said I suck with politics and debating, so however much I suck as Silver at politics and debating is as much him sucking as me sucking. I'd be a detriment to the National Socialist cause if I took a public roll for it.
>>83520"Uh, I do not think so? I can show you what I mean if it makes it clear for both of us." Iron tentatively strecthes his foreleg to pat Marey.
>>83522"I'm not being metaphorical. Equestrians, in your eyes, are we prisoners of war? Do we deserve to be stuck here?"
>>83516"oh i know."
>>83521>>83525"we arent prisoners the black hooves freed us from celestia's yoke."
>>83524A look of concern and fear
>>83525"I don't know what 'stuck' means. Prisoners of war are prisoners of war and non POWs are not POWs. Equestrians are prisoners of war if they are prisoners of war and they are not prisoners of war if they are not prisoners of war. i don't understand your question"
>>83526"ooh, that's clever"
>>83523Nah, you're doing fine enough
>>83527"Apparently this was too hard of a question. Let me simplify it. Do you hate us?"
>>83527Now it's my turn to use:
>implyingTrust me, I know how much I suck.
>>83528"I am not sure of the meaning of 'us,' but I have a special hatred in my heart for all of those who hate me. Repaying them in kind is what keeps me going in life"
>>83530"Nevermind. You are turning simple questions into challenging problems for yourself. It is a simple yes or no question. But forget I asked."
>>83527Iron does the unthinkable. He starts to caress Marey's mane and head in a small continuous stroke. Left and right his hoof strokes her mane, ruffling her mane slightly.
>>83529Are you kidding? Your dialogue has been amazing. I am jealous.
>>83536Iron is spooked by her outburst. He retracts his hoof. "Sorry! I just wanted to know if that is considered sexual contact." He drops down to his knees, completely ashamed. "Please forgive my actions."
>>83538Iron thinks it has violated the rule Marey had just said. He keeps his head down and body is prone, begging for forgiveness. He does not speak for the time being, just in case he says something stupid.
>>83541"I am asking for forgiveness from my sexual contact against you. Please, forgive me." Iron's muzzle is now touching the floor, not daring to move from his prone position.
>>83543"That's not... sexual contact
Except to a third wave feminist"
>>83542"Go on"
>>83544Iron's eyes look up to Sister Marey. "Are you sure? You seemed uncomfortable by my demonstration of petting." He does not stand up just yet.
>>83544"the Duke Cares more about his subject more than celestia dd."
>>83546"I think that could get far with them if they believed that. I think that what Silver wants is proof that the Blackhooves do indeed care for their mainland Equestrian subjects. That is what he wants most. To feel cared about. I'm just here as an expression of my eternal hatred for all manner of social progressives and because nowhere else would take me. I'm not very good at this 'caring' business"
>>83545"Because it's strange to just start touching a mare you don't know well"
>>83547"hatred is justified, but we also need love."
>>83547"Oh." Iron looks around, now a brighter shade of red appearing on his cheeks. He looks back at Marey. "How far could I have pet you in your body without it being considered sexual contact?" He stands up as he says this.
>>83548"love for our fellow ponies no matter if they are unicorns,pegasi or earth ponies."
>>83549It's her turn now to turn a bright red. Eventually, she manages to say the following
"No touching of the genitals"
This is exactly as awkward and as difficult an exchange as you would expect to have with a
nun>>83548>>83550She looks at him
"And that is why shall be a more public face of the Blackhooves"
>>83552"And that is why you shall be a more public face of the Blackhooves"
>>83553"hmmmmmmmmm. you think i can do it?"
>>83552Well, it's kinda fun to RP this scene tbh. Sorry Iron, but endure just a bit longer aka 10 IRL minutes.Iron cocks his head, blush still present from his exaggerated apology. "You mean you could touch a mare's hindlegs and even flanks without it being considered sexual contact?"
>>83554"All I can say for sure is that I cannot"
>>83555"Maybe its best to just not touch mares"
>>83556Iron pouts. "But I like touching mares." He shakes his head and hugs Marey. "Thank you for your kindness and patience. You are a nice mare, Marey."
>>83557I think they're not screaming rape because Iron's a big boi. >>83557"I think you have what it takes. You already got a bunch of ponies that didn't know each other to follow you on a dangerous mission. With some support and preparation... and making sure the other side doesn't use their corruption, you might make it."
>>83558"Oh... kay..."
>>83557"Just... Don't expect me to love tons of random ponies I have never met before in a non-physical way"
>>83560Iron smiles. "I will leave you be now, do not worry." He then decides to walk outside the abbey into the garden to do some physical excercise, wondering what ramifications this event has caused.
I am imagining Iron looking more or less like Quibble Pants, except I guess with a grey coat, and speaking with a noticeable Spanish accent, possibly sounding on occasion like Don Karnage from Tailspin
>>83560"Dont worry you'll grow to love them."
>>83559"thanks that means a lot. remember to vote."
>>83563She moves in closer, as if she wants him to hold her
>>83561She just looks at him
It is so
>>83564Dark Star holds her tight
>>83562Well, it also is more muscular and big, becuase muh natural strength and all, has a very uncombed mane instead of that well-maintained one Quibble has in the pic and maybe has another accent, but I should look a bit further for a comparison, so it sticks for now, cause it's a funny accent.
>>83564>>83565Well, that concludes Iron's antics for today. He will excercise until Ash picks him up or something. Have a good night all.
>>83565*coo*
She seems happy in his embrace
I take it she hasn't said or done anything to give cause to reevaluate the relationship? >>83567NoDark Star kisses her cheek
"ill destroy chrysalis."
>>83568She gives him her wicked smile
“You win the war, and I’ll win the peace. That’ll be quite a lot of new Changeling subjects”
>>83570“What do you think of Silver’s claim that getting rid of Chrysalis will cause the Western Changelings to become like docile honeybees?”
>>83571"i havent seen anything to support that. but it might be true."
>>83573“You’ve got to win first”
>>83572He claimed the western ones used to be like the eastern which he described as fairly docile. I don’t think that the word “honeybee” was used, but it is definitely what I was picturing
Okay, well. I may as well say that I would have Sister Ash excuse herself and take the tray back to the kitchen.
I thought I'd be putting Abby to bed, but I guess it's too early for that.
Now I can have her get Iron and Caleb, and then meet with the rest of the party.
>>83576Not sure when they were meaning to meet, but Dark Star said he wanted to do something in the evening.
>>83576As she walks towards the kitchen, she encounters a certain foal in a high chair. He raises his hooves in anticipation of hugs
>>83580*squeek*
As she does so, she sees a sister walk over with a spoon, coming to the colt
>>83581Sister Ash nods towards the other Sister.
"Good evening." She says with a bow
>>83582“Nice to see you again”
She places the spoon into the colt’s mouth and he eats the contents. The colt still wants hugs though
>>83584Sister Sh smiles, but lets the Sister finish her job.
>>83586Not until he's finished eating.
Can't spoil him.
>>83587You monsterThe feeding just have been going on a while before Ash arrived, as only a couple more teaspoons are given before it is done. The colt, for his part, greedily kicks up the sweet, sticky substance with a sort of smacking
>>83588Sister Ash picks up the needy lil' shid after he's finished eating.
"Oh.. what am I to do with you.." She says to herself quietly
>>83589“Hug me and love me” replies the foal, who for his part clings onto her
>>83590Sister Ash sighs in exasperated agreement, and cradles the little colt gently.
>>83591*Craddled Unicorn foal noises*
>>83593I'm here.
Sister Ash is ready to leave to the tavern.
>>83593Here, sorry I just woke up.
>>83596By the by, can Iron even see Ash from the gardens?
>>83599I wouldn’t think so, unless she went outside
>>83603Well that's not good.After doing his small workout, Iron then goes to his room to prepare. No way Ash still needs to be here. In there, he would put all his armor pieces except for the good hoof and equips his shield, now fully ready to go to the tavern.
>>83603She would have gone to meet him as soon as she managed to pry the colt off of her mane.
>>83604Ash comes to meet him after some time, having borrowed a new shawl from the laundryroom.
"Forgive me for the wait. There were a couple foals that needed a bit of extra attention.." she says
>>83606Iron waves it off as he finishes up placing the last foreleg armor. "It is fine. I have my share of activities here as well." He chuckles. "Shall we go to that tavern, then?"
>>83601Blue Skies hands to Dark Star two things: a dossier containing information about Comte, and a camera
>>83607"I have every I need to ready." She says, clutching her broom
>>83610Iron smiles. "Alright. We must move. I hope they are not slacking off and have thought a plan to investigate Comte already." Iron has joined Ash's party, ready to follow her.