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>>95710Dark Star smiles
"i hope so. im glad to help out the Ponies that are in need. its a good feeling."
>>95711Dark star Grins at the response of the crowd and then pats blue on top of the heas
"Mr.Glass get my marefriend a Dead Soviet."
>>95712"It is part of being pony. We help each other." He finishes off his second whiskey, and askes Glass for a third. "But I am most definitely certain he would be proud of you. Call it 'father's intuition'."
>>95714"That's good to know."
Dark Star looks relived
"Whats it like having foals?"
>>95716"you know, its a white Stalliongardian with grenadine in it."
>>95717With a confused look, Glimmering Glass tries to navigate drink names in a world where the Russian Civil War never occurred
>>95715Gotta love that 16 Wisdom.>>95717"It is...wonderful. It has to be most amazing feeling in world, to look at your foal and know that you helped to bring that life into world, that there is part of you within it. It is so small, so precious, you would give anything, do anything, to keep them safe. To know that as they grow up you will be able to share in their discovery of the world and teach them how to be good pony, and that from that point onwards you will work for something that is far greater than yourself, or anything else: to ensure your foal has safe, joyful life."
>>95720"That sounds Fantastic.I would love to be a father. and to help raise the next generation of warriors."
>>95721Silver laughs a little at his response. "They will be finest warriors in Equestria. When you do become father, know that I will always be available to help you when you need it. It would be honor to be able to pass down my knowledge to you."
>>95722Dark Star smiles largely
"It would be an honor. i appreciate it very much."
>>95723>>95718Silver looks to both Dark Star and Blue Skies, a twinkle in his eyes symbolizing the joy he feels at this very moment. "I have to thank you. Both of you. As I have grown older, I have come to fear to being alone, with nopony to turn to, and it has gotten only worse with each passing day. With you two by my side, keeping this old fart company, you give me hope and joy I can not even begin to describe. You keep my spirits lifted."
>>95725That smile forms on her face, and she comes in closer
>>95725Dark Star Smiles
"Anytime you need to talk just let me know. i got a room here at the bar. i'm sure we'll be seeing each other a lot."
>>95727>>95726Whatever Blue was wanting, it's put to an end when Silver wraps both Star and her in a grand hug. "Thank you."
>>95729Thank goodness she has a soft, fluffy, Severyanan hug buddy to keep her warm, then. He's more than willing to lend her some of his coat's warmth.
>>95728"You don't have to thank me, its the right thing to do."
>>95731"You didn't have to, though. That is what makes it so special."
>>95732"I'll do whatever i can to help."
>>95737No. F for Silver. At least he died happy, surrounded by those he loved
>>95742>>95741I expected as much, judging by the static.
Should Iron finally go to bed or do we hold until the other trio and the bugbois do their part?
>>95743the other trio meaning brie, onyx and spark
>>95743More than half the players haven't even been heard from, which makes planning going forward difficult to say the least
>>95745I know. I'm asking if I should make Iron sleep or wait a while before doing so.
>>95746That is difficult to say. I actually had a fairly big event planned for Brie and company on the train before arriving in Bales, but they are all MIA. Somehow I suspect Dark Star doesn’t want his character to go to sleep immediately.
I am getting the impression that you want Iron to go to the southern jungles. If Ash were still around that wouldn’t be
that much of an issue because there would be at least two characters going along that path. But I want characters and their paths to intersect more often then never, rather than this being two or more perfectly non-intersecting storylines set in the same universe. It’s not hard at all to think of encounters and stories to happen in the jungle - after all, that was the original intent. But with only one player, and no signs of how that would ever lead to a meet up of characters, I’m not so sure. It also really doesn’t help that Iron has less motivation to care in most possible encounters than, say, Ash would have in most of the same situations
>>95747>Somehow I suspect Dark Star doesn’t want his character to go to sleep immediately.you are correct in you suspicions
>>95747>I am getting the impression that you want Iron to go to the southern jungles. If Ash were still around that wouldn’t be that much of an issue because there would be at least two characters going along that path. But I want characters and their paths to intersect more often then never,remember Dark star heard thats where scar is hiding out
>>95747I understand. I'll skip my turn to RP until things are in order.
To be completely fair, he usually acts as a tagalong to other characters, being either PCs or NPCs. If you want him to stick to PCs and other NPCs who can intertwine with the PCs, you just need to give him a simple money or fight incentive to motivate him.
If the idea of southern jungles is cemented so hard to be diverted naturally, there could be a point of interest for Silver as Cauldron is a potion maker. Dark Star will most likely gravitate to the seemingly father figure he has recently solidify. Iron did agree to ask about her selling potions to other ponies when he asked about it. This should solve the lack of PCs.
You could probably convince him to raid more communist cells, which would be liked by Star and Silver.>>95748He's a master detective. A reader of minds.
>>95749Well, that's one motivation for Star to head there.
I'm unsure as to how will Cauldron be received tho. I'll leave you to think about it. I'm heading to sleep for now.
Hopefully I can catch the route you want me to go when your mind is made up.
>>95753Seriously, though, I do want to apologize for kinda-sorta passing out there.>>95733>>95734Silver tops off the hug with another squeeze. As he lets go and grabs his drink, he smiles at his two companions. "Come on, now. These drinks will not drink themselves, after all! Let us enjoy them, together."
>>95754Silver can almost feel the crippling loneliness return for a moment
But they are right there, no worries. It looks like Skies didn’t need much provocation to drink more
>>95755That was...weird. He has to shake his head clear for a moment, but he joins in the consumption of more alcoholic beverages.
>>95756Alright Silver, what now?
>>95754Dark Star takes a large sip of his drink
>>95757After a couple more mouthfuls of whiskey swallowed, Silver looks over to Blue. "Blue...there is something I would like to ask of you."
>>95756She looks him in the eyes, as if surprised he is asking
“What is it?”
>>95760"This job I am doing for you, it is proving to be surprisingly dangerous. And I have already fulfilled primary part of our contract. If...if I were to, you know...die, down there...could you promise me you will split what I have earned between yourself, Star, and Shimmering Spark?"
>>95761“But the contract would remain unfulfilled, wouldn’t it?”
>>95762"I do not wish to debate about what contract stipulated. You originally asked me get specific kind of books, and I did. Just...please, promise me that you will do this should something happen to me down there." He has an almost pleading look in his eyes.
>>95762>>95761"So This book thing is Dangerous? Do you Want me to come silver? i can watch your back."
>>95763“Oh, alright. But don’t be so melodramatic. Just retrieve the books and take your money.”
>>95765Silver looks strangely relieved. "Thank you, Blue."
>>95764"I would appreciate company, but you do not need to. You would end up having to buy your own potions for mission. I do not have very many funds for myself left, let alone another pony."
>>95766"Nah i want to go. i don't want you dieing down there."
>>95767"I can not stop you if that is what you want. I certainly do not plan on dying just yet, but..." He motions to the thick wrapping of bandages around his neck. "...well, you know. I will certainly pay you back and then some if you decide to come along, after I get payed."
>>95768"Do we need any specific potions?or just health potions?"
>>95769"Potions of Hide From Undead. They are what we took that one day to explore lower level of catacombs." He finishes off his current whiskey, and gets another from Glass. The drink seems to be having an effect on him, finally, if the slight blush forming on his cheeks is anything to go by. "They are quite useful, I have found."
>>95769>>95771"So, did you two ride rollercoaster? Was it fun? Was it anything like being pegasus?"
>>95772"Uh, yea we rode it haha"
Dark Star looks at the fround
>>95772“Being a Pegasus isn’t usually that... intense”
>>95773>>95774Silver looks between the two ponies in front of him upon Blue's statement, and Star's odd behavior. "...So, I will guess Star got little bit freaked out on ride?"
>>95775Dark Star continues looking at the ground
>>95775She smiles in a way suggesting she is holding back laughter, and nods
>>95776>>95777The look Silver gives Star is far from judgmental, as he reaches over to pat his back with a hoof. "Nothing to be ashamed of, especially if it was intense even for Blue, here."
>>95778The Shame emanating off of Dark Star is Palpable
>>95779>>95777Silver pulls Star into yet another hug. He certainly seems touchy-feely today. "Was it fun, though?"
>>95780>>95779“Hmmm... yeah, I’d say it was fun. Right, Starry?”
She pats Dark Star on the back
>>95780"Yea, it was fun."
>>95781"Anything is fun with you."
>>95781>>95782"Aww, she gave you pet name!" Star feels a little bit like he's being crushed as Silver puts the squeeze on him.
>>95783"Ooof a little tight there."
>>95783Skies moves her muzzle into the mix, as if to be a part of the action
>>95784"Heh...sorry." He lightens up a bit, though he's still stuck to him like glue at this point.
>>95785"You want to join, Blue?"
>>95787With very little warning, Silver pulls Blue into the embrace as well.
>>95788*surprised cooing noises*
>>95789>>95784"More than enough to go around!" Silver buries his face in between the two ponies he's got in his grasp.
>>95790Dark star squeezes Blue and Silver
>>95793Silver gladly reciprocates with a laugh. He hasn't felt this great in a long time.
>>95793>>95794*is hugged extensively*
Just the way she likes it
>>95794>>95795"Ish love you two."
Dark star's cheecks are blushimg from all the alcohol hes had
>>95795>>95796"I love you two, too." Silver pulls away just enough to take another drink of his whiskey.
>>95798>>95796"You two, are best friends any pony could ask for."
>>95799Dark Star pulls away to drink some more
>>95801“Why are you drinking more?” Skies asks
>>95800>>95801"Hey, hey hey hey...ish there anything you would want to do after we are done drinking?"
>>95806"Not anymore."
Dark Star puts his hoof to his chin
>>95806Silver gives Blue a dopy smile before replying. "I dunno, I ashed you. I jush wanna spend time with my favorite ponies in Baltimare!"