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Occupied Equestria, Day 5, Mid to Late Morning
Anonymous
vVf+Z
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No.89111
89113
Six years after season 6, Occupied Equestria presents an alternative history where Chrysalis chose a different approach to her second attack on Equestria. The Changelings have conquered half of Equestria, while a former Equestrian colony - soured to Princess Twilight's notion of harmony with all creatures thank to their dealing with griffins - Invaded and took the other half. In Baltimare and the Equestrian Southeast, the magic of friendship has weakened, as Communists, Changeling infiltrators, Fascists, gangs, and corrupt creepy politicians threaten the city. This role play is based in large part upon the Equestria at War mod for Hearts of Iron 4, and uses D&d 3.5e mechanics.

Ash and Iron seem to want to head out from the abbey. Dark Star was having a conversation with the rescued foals after doing community service. Silver is having a surprisingly friendly conversation with Blue Skies about politics. Spark is babysitting and Brie is supposed to be doing the same. Onyx is sleeping.
1689 replies and 73 files omitted.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89217
>>89216
I think he's implying we're going to desync again like the cannery job.
EEE
+EyeY
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No.89218
89219 89222
Eeee?
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89219
89220
>>89218
AY! The mango-fueled bat is bacc!
EEE
+EyeY
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No.89220
89221 89223
>>89219
Again, if only you knew. So where are we at, and who's feeling daring?
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89221
89223 89224
>>89220
Iron, Ash and you. GM is so-so, maybe phoneposting. Spark is nowhere to be seen.
Anonymous
B1XZI
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No.89222
89225
Eeeeeee.gif
>>89218
Last I recall, Brie stepped out. At least I think. Spark has been babysitting the ersatz foals, who promptly started fighting each other. Silver was being nice to Blue Skies at headquarters until he wasn't, he's probably coming back now
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89223
89225
>>89220
>>89221
Also, Silver and GM did an oopsie on their character exploration, so Skies is going to be absent for some time.
Shimmering Spark
C/b8I
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No.89224
89226
>>89221
I'm back.
EEE
+EyeY
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No.89225
89226 89227
>>89222
>>89223
The last thing Brie explicitly did was to rest for a journey with Wesley adorably snuggling under his wing.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89226
>>89224
>>89225
Jesus Christ, are you multiRPing or something?
Well, now you've unlocked 'Interacting with Spark and the two foals' option. Brie can wake up to see Spark trying to acheive peace while Kerr and Wesley who is assumed to have since gone away from his conforting bat wing are having a friendly scuffle.
Colts will be colts, after all.
Anonymous
B1XZI
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No.89227
89231 89244
>>89225
D'aww, well Wesley was fighting with Kerr, though he probably wouldn't have if he had a pony to parasitize on
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89228
89229 89230
So, were we supposed to meet up with any of the others, cuz I kind of thought we were going to see the mademares solo.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89229
89232 89233
>>89228
We can do that to get Spark's above average diplomacy and bluff skills.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89230
>>89228
And I'd like to have this figured out sooner than later, because it's getting late, and I don't have the Constitution to stay up until 2am
EEE
+EyeY
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No.89231
89241
>>89227
Brie is a sociopath, no lovings to nom on.
Shimmering Spark
C/b8I
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No.89232
89234 89237
>>89229
I don't think I have any diplomacy. I think that was all Dark Star.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89233
89234
>>89229
Does he even have diplomacy as a class skill?

I do, but no skill points to allocate...
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89234
89235
>>89232
>>89233
Oh. Well, I suppose bluff can be useful?
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89235
89236
>>89234
Idk.

Well, do we go to get Spark or not? I thought he was busy with the changelings.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89236
>>89235
Right, he is busy with those foals. I suppose if Spark really wants to come OOC, then we could leave Silver as their guardian, unless we can get an NPC to care for changeling foals out of everything.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89237
89238
>>89232
Hey, Spark, do you want to come or babysit the bug bois some more?
Shimmering Spark
C/b8I
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No.89238
89239
>>89237
Hmm... I would like to come to reduce the chances of the place burning down, but I should stay with the changelings until they are sent away.
I'm still going to miss them.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89239
89240 89244

>>89238
We're getting you.

Alright, Sister Ash and Iron detour to go get Spark.
Shimmering Spark
C/b8I
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No.89240
89248
>>89239
Ok then.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89241
89242
>>89231
Brie, can you stay with the bug bois for a bit longer?
EEE
+EyeY
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No.89242
89243 89248
>>89241
"Yeah, they're fine with me"
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89243
>>89242
Oh whoops, sorry. We weren't there yet. Keep that answer for later.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89244
89245
>>89239
>>89227
Just in case you needed to link it.
Calling you out, Ashy.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89245
89246
>>89244
Wait, what? Now I'm confused...
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89246
89247
>>89245
Remember the whole 'link to the people the post is for' lesson?
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89247
89248
>>89246
I'm sorry, m8.. I'm nearly passed out and my attention span is thinking..
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89248
89249 89251 89252
>>89247
I think the GM's on the same vein, actually.
>>89242
>>89240
You two, do you think you can be available on day hours like 12 to 3 or 4 PM? Silver and GM will probably be at the same schedule.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89249
89250
>>89248
Tomorrow is the Superbowl. Burgers may be busy footballing.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89250
>>89249
Oh no.
I think we should consider this an end unless the GM props up your prompt of going to the tavern in about half an hour.
EEE
+EyeY
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No.89251
89253 89256
>>89248
I make no promises
Shimmering Spark
C/b8I
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No.89252
89253 89254 89256 89291
>>89248
I should be more often like that now. My schedule kind of went crazy for a couple of weeks, but it is stabilizing now.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89253
>>89251
The suspense.
>>89252
Alrighty. Good to know.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89254
>>89252
Good to hear.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89255
89256
Alright. I'm sleeping now.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89256
>>89255
Goodnight.
I'll follow your example by going to bed too.
>>89252
>>89251
I hope I can see you two at the hours I mentioned, as well as the GM and Silver.
Maybe it's a bit too early. I am basing myself upon ART, not your usual timeframe. If you want to compare your times, I'm nodding off at 3:25 AM today.
Anonymous
NJdlu
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No.89257
89258 89261 89269 89281
Not sure what I could really add about the whole encounter between Silver and Blue. They were having a fun time together, Silver repaying Blue's kindness from before, chatting about things, and then an argument happened. I guess I could say I also think the ending was dissatisfactory, and that it's not at all the way I would've liked it to end, but that's just how it went down, I suppose. I could add that Silver would be more than willing to make things up with Blue, if she would even speak with him at this point. Other than that, I guess I'll have to live with it.
Of course, a lack of Dark Star and Blue Skies kinda throws a couple wrenches into things, going on from here. Dark Star was a bit like the de facto leader of the group because of his connections and diplomatic skill, and his presence will be sorely missed by everyone. And Silver still has a small quest from Blue that he still needs to finish, or needed to finish but can't anymore. Blue Skies was the group's connection into the Black Hooves, and besides the Black Hooves, there's only one other faction in the city that the group knows how to contact, that being the Waterfront Gang. Most of the group would be hesitant to meet up with the Communists. And there's a distinct lack of Harmonists in the city.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89258
89259
>>89257
So we gangsta now?
Anonymous
NJdlu
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No.89259
89260 89266
>>89258
Unless something pops up, maybe. It depends on if Iron has connections with a section of the Waterfront Gang that is at least semi morally-agreeable to most of the gang.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89260
89269
>>89259
I think Cauldron is a good zebra. Maybe a bit specist from her painting of zebras dominating ponies, or maybe it's her father who fought against poners.
As a sidenote to your concerns, there's always going in like Dark Star did, just asking to join the faction all willy-nilly. They're a big organization, so there's a lot of ponies inside the faction to ask for jobs and gain renown.
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
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No.89261
89266
>>89257
I was actually hoping to fill the niche of the diplomat, tbh. Diplomacy is a class skill for Druids so she wouldn't have to spend double ranks to increase it, and it's part of why I was playing a pacifist.
Although, she doesn't actually have those skills yet; I was going to give her sheet and overhaul after her first level-up, when it'starts decided whether or not she'll be able to do this Asceticism thing. After that, i'll reflux her skill set.

As for connections to the Blackhooves and the waterfront gang, it would depend on what the party (and more importantly, GM) want to do as the main question going forward. Connections could be reestablished, if PCs proactively tried.
As things stand, the party doesn't have a common goal, whichis why we've had some much trouble sticking together. The party needs to get together and discuss what they want in life, so that they can all head off on a joined adventure.
Sister Ash came to Equestria as a religiosity pilgrimage, to study eldritch and magical places in pursuit of advancing her own powers and becoming closers to nature; as well as to observe the role that ponies play as caretakers of nature. Everfree would be something like a mecca to her, but she would follow the party to any remote forest/cavern/dungeon so long as there was magic/nature/clergy that she could learn from; while everypony else hunts for treasure and plot development.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89266
>>89261
>>89259
That makes three people. Who else will come in at this hour? Will it be the elusive Brie, or the reserved Spark? Will the edgy satyr Dark Star appear just like a wizard, just in time? Will the GM capitalize on the appearances of all players at this hour or real life has tied him up and taken him as a hostage?
No one shall ever know.
Anonymous
+EyeY
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No.89267
89268
Brie has a plan. I'm not telling you what it is cuz that would be meta
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89268
89274
>>89267
That makes four.
Of course the rogue has to keep his plans secret. Typical rogue stuff.
Anonymous
GMixP
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No.89269
89271
>>89260
>cauldron is speciest
What?

>>89257
Disappointing, but it makes me wonder what exactly I was hoping for


Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89271
89272
>>89269
I thought with that painting the restaurant had, there's a little possibility. It could be his father though. Or its just a battle his father had long ago. Who knows, really? Never really asked Cauldron or any of her brothers and sisters.


Anonymous
GMixP
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No.89272
89273
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>>89271
The painting was intended to be a depiction of sort of ponified Battle of Isandlwana, which if you’ll recall was a battle where Zulu warriors defeated a contingent of British infantry. Essentially it would have represented a Zebrican accomplishment and be a sort of symbol of Zebrican pride
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89273
>>89272
Ah, that's new to me. A cool reference. Sorry if I didn't get it before.
Iron never really commented on it, it was just OOC suspicions.
Anonymous
+EyeY
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No.89274
89275 89278
>>89268
Actually, its cuz OOC discussions about what the player's character is going to do, wants, or plans is meta in the extreme
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89275
>>89274
Ok then.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89278
89279 89282
>>89274
It'd be nice for characters to talk about what they want though, so they can cooperate.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89279
89280 89283
>>89278
We could if we were able to transport ourselves to that tavern and meet up with Spark and Brie.
Maybe Silver, if he is able to reach the tavern at the same time.
I want to aggressively hug Kerr again.
Anonymous
+EyeY
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No.89280
89282 89291
>>89279
This. Brie hasn't moved since the last mission.
Anonymous
B1XZI
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No.89281
89282 89286
>>89257
I'm not entirely sure how the argument is supposed to go down. This is at least the third time its happened

"Your country is too weak to defeat the Changelings!"
"No it isn't"
"Yeah huh!"
"Nu uh"
"Yeah huh!"
"Okay. Fine then. Tell me how you will defeat the Changelings with no way to stall for time, no army, no navy, no airforce, and nowhere to run"
"I won't. All hope is lost"
"Okay. Then go be a feeding thrall"
"Well maybe I will!"
"There's a corner for you to sit and wait"
*conversation ends*
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89282
89283
>>89281
That's kinda funny.
If you're up for it, Iron and Ash are going to the tavern to fetch Spark. We could have some PC discussion time while we wait for Silver to arrive.
>>89280
>>89278
Are you guys also up for it or is real life blocking your attempts?
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89283
>>89279
Well, let's do that then. I wanna get this side quest finished.
>>89282
I don't have anything to do at this very moment.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89284
89285 89286
So, Iron and Sister Ash are going to meet the rest of the party at the tavern, right?

They go straight there then.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89285
>>89284
Remember to link your post to the GM.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89286
89287 89288
>>89284
>>89281

Anonymous
B1XZI
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No.89287
89288 89291 89293
>>89286
It is so. Basically no one is there
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89288
89289
>>89287
>>89286
"It is rather empty for a tavern. Maybe ponies only go here at night?" Iron scratches his helment, then shakes his head. "Nevermind. Follow me, I know where Spark might be." He proceeds to go upstairs, motioning Ash to follow.
Anonymous
S4hiu
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No.89289
89291
>>89288
",You think they're here?"
Sister Ash follows him, up the stairs, gripping the sides of her shawl to avoid tripping.
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
?
No.89290
89292
Role call.

Who was going to come find the foals?
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89291
89293 89294
>>89289
"At least one of them should be in his room due to our mission last night." Iron proceeds to walk towards Silver's room. "You shall see when I open the door."
>>89287
>>89252
>>89280
The ponies inside Silver's room can hear a strong knock on the door, asking to come in.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89292
89294
>>89290
Of course I'm here. GM is here too. Brie might still be here. Spark and Silver are unknown variables.
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
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No.89293
89295
>>89291
"It couldn't hurt to look." Sister Ash replies
>>89287
Is Caleb allowed inside the tavern?
If not, he knows the 'Stay' command, so he can wait outside.
Shimmering Spark
C/b8I
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No.89294
89295 89297
>>89292
I’m back. Sorry for the wait.
>>89291
I go to the door and open it slightly to see who is there.
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89295
89296
>>89294
>>89293
He can see a wolf-head, armor wearing Earth Pony with a shield equipped. "Hello Spark. How are the foals doing?"
Shimmering Spark
C/b8I
?
No.89296
89298
>>89295
“A bit on the restless side, but fine.”
I open the door to let you in.
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
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No.89297
89298 89299
>>89294
"Good morning, Mr. Spark" Sister Ash says, with another of her routine, Oriental bows
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89298
89300
>>89296
Iron takes the invitation, letting himself in.
>>89297
"Be prepared to see some of the strangest foals yet." He motions Ash to follow him inside.
Shimmering Spark
C/b8I
?
No.89299
89300
>>89297
“Good morning. Are the other goals we rescued doing ok?”
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
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No.89300
89301 89302 89304
>>89298
"I already saw them." She replies
>>89299
"No." She says, flatly
".. but they may recover.."
Anonymous
B1XZI
?
No.89301
89302 89305 89307
0723AA29-2DEA-4B5C-A181-944F08FDDC70.png
>>89300
A light grey Pegasus colt with dark grey mane walks up to Ash
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89302
89303 89304
>>89300
>>89301
"Oh. I suppose it was obvious since you were there with them." Iron proceeds to sit in a corner, unsure if the foals are now going to cower under the bed due to his different appearance.
Anonymous
B1XZI
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No.89303
89308
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>>89302
It looks as though the corner to the left, furthest away from the door has already been claimed by a small blue unicorn
Shimmering Spark
C/b8I
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No.89304
89308 89310 89344
>>89300
“We really need to find the other ones that are still missing before they are beyond recovery. For now though, Silver has left to find out the best course of action to return these little ones home. Hopefully he will be back soon.”
>>89302
“Any idea on where we begin to look for the other foals?”
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
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No.89305
89306
>>89301
*Looks down*
"Hello." She says
Anonymous
B1XZI
?
No.89306
71253B2C-7120-43D3-97E4-38AECB95C172.jpeg
>>89305
The colt does not speak, but sits down in front of Ash, sort of wagging his tail, although his position sitting on the ground makes that difficult
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
?
No.89307
>>89301
*Looks down*
"Hello." She says
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89308
89309 89313
>>89304
"Yes, actually. We were going to pay a visit to one of the mademares. Somepony at East Sixth named Willowbrooks. I was hoping you would be able to come with us, but you seem to be busy for now." He waves his hoof. "We can wait here until he comes back." He smiles mischeivously.
>>89303
Cute ICE pony. I think it's ICE pony.
Iron decides to test this unicorn's courage. He slowly walks towards the foal himself for a staredown.
Anonymous
B1XZI
?
No.89309
89311 89316
>>89308
This foal looks determined. He is not giving up his spot
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
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No.89310
89312
>>89304
"There are four left. Two of them were sent off to the leaders of the low-lives who kidnapped them. One was supposedly adopted for an absurd amount of money. And one was spotted near the soup kitchen.."
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89311
89318
>>89309
Iron now stands right in front of him. He lets his shield fall down to the floor next to him, obviously away from the brave unicorn foal so that it doesn't fall on him.
Iron
Me2Nm
?
No.89312
89319
>>89310
Rather r00d to keep a bug boi waiting, Ash
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
?
No.89313
89314
>>89308
"Yes. I would like to visit them both before the day's end though. There really isn't any time to spare."
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89314
89315
>>89313
"Understandable." He nods. "The moment Silver comes, we can leave with Spark." He wonders if a certain bat would be here still.
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
?
No.89315
89316
>>89314
"Where is Silver, exactly? Did he say he was coming back here?"
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89316
89318
>>89315
>>89309
"I think Spark said as much before, if I am not mistaken." He does not change position from his staring down at the unicorn colt.
Anonymous
+EyeY
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No.89317
89318
Sorry, was doin' stuff, catching up now

Anonymous
B1XZI
?
No.89318
89320 89322
>>89317
Iron is staring down Kerr for some reason

>>89316
>>89311
The foal does not move nor blink. It's almost like he's accustomed to not needing to blink
That Hippie With No Money
S4hiu
?
No.89319
89325
>>89312
I don't really like vampires, tbh..
Anonymous
+EyeY
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No.89320
89322
>>89318
Brie looks up at Iron, then at Kerr. "What's eatin' you Iron?"
Iron
Me2Nm
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No.89322
89323 89325
>>89318
Iron smiles from under his helmet, patting him on the head. Such a brave little colt he is.
>>89320
Iron shrugs.
Anonymous
+EyeY
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No.89323
89329
>>89322
"Awww come on, it was funny. You know, changelings, eating,..."
Anonymous
gYKef
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No.89324
89326 89328
Onyx decides he actually has to wake up for once.