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>>95609Iron nods solemnly.
"I understand."
He smiles slightly.
"If it were because of the difficulty of obtaining ingredients, do not fret. I shall help you on that. You have my word."
>>95610I mean... there’s no harm in them just talking... I think>>95611“Well, ingredients, time. So forth”
>>95612>inb4 they fuck in front of him while he's goneIron hums again.
"There should be a solution somewhere for your problems. We should talk about our visit to the jungle if there are any sort of constraints on your jobs."
>>95613“Well, I’ll need a fill in with the gang and with my father’s restaraunt. Just so long as I can meet the bills.”
>>95612Fair enough."So, I saw you have new possession. Who won it from fair?"
>>95614Iron nods.
"The gang part should be easy. There should be many like you to replace for a while. Finding a cook, especially one as good as you, will obviously be the main concern, unless your sister cooks with the same quality like you."
>>95615That smile again
“I did”
>>95616“There’s that, but there’s also the question of whether he’ll have enough money to cover expenses. I support my family. It’s why I do what I do”
>>95617Iron pokes his chin.
"Maybe I can add another salary to cover it. It should repay all that you have done for me so far. However, I would need a job either geared for intimidation or strength. That way, we could save money to cover expenses for the time we go for the jungle later."
>>95617He gets a laugh out of that. "Now here is
real question: what was competition?"
>>95618“Well, if you are intimidating enough, there should be options”
>>95619“Dart throwing”
>>95620Iron smiles with a hopeful look on his face.
"That should solve all the problems, then. Right?"
>>95620Silver puts on a comtemplative look for a bit while he considers this. After a couple seconds, he nods to her. "I can believe that. It sounds like throwing weapons would be among types of weapons you would have learned to use back in Nimbusia."
>>95622“There are some, yes. It’s rather stealthy, although a javelin is generally preferred to a dart”
>>95623"Of course. They may be more difficult to learn how to throw, but they are more powerful, and javelins can be used just same as short spears in melee." He looks up to his horn. "I could never get hang of it, unfortunately. I prefer throwing axes to javelins."
>>95621“It... May”
>>95624“You throw axes?” She takes a sip of her drink
>>95625Iron smiles wide.
"Then we shall get to it."
Hm... I'm failing to keep up the conversation long enough... Iron's open for any sort of question Cauldron could ask to keep the talk going. >>95625"I have dabbled, in past. It is traditional weapon in Severyanan culture, and is regarded by some as artform." Silver likewise takes a drink of his own whiskey. "I have no delusions about being anywhere near as good as some back in Motherland, but I can at least throw axes without them flying backwards or straight up into air."
>>95627“Huh...” she takes another sip of her drink
>>95626“I’ll think about it. I don’t have to worry until tomorrow”
>>95628Iron smiles.
"Either way, I shall follow you along. I hope you do not mind."
>>95628"It is tricky to learn. Most young bucks who pick up their first throwing ax usually make mistake of releasing too early, which results in them doing what I mentioned earlier. Then some overcorrect and throw their axes into ground right at their hooves." Silver finishes his whiskey, and turns to Glass. "Another whiskey, if it pleases you."
>>95630“I can’t aay I ever wielded an axe... for any purpose.”
>>95629“I guess if you could tag along one night you can tag along more than one. You keep the Griffins away, and I’ll handle the cats”
>>95631Iron smiles.
"You can count on that, Cauldron. Next time, I will not be so lightheaded, that is for sure."
>>95631His ears perk up a little. "Well, I could
try to teach you one of these days, if you wanted. Just do not count too heavily on my ability to actually teach."
Now GM is kill.
Press F yet again.
In case anyone reads this before I get back, it'll be a couple hours or so before I'm ready to play.
>>95639“You better believe it, Starry”
>>95640"that's a weird way to say i won it for you."
>>95641“You were there, Dark Star. You saw who was the better dart player”
>>95644She rolls her eyes and shakes her head
“If that’s what you just tell yourself to help yourself sleep at night”
>>95645Dark Star laughs
"Thats what the alcohol is for."
If we go by raw dice rolls, Skies won 9 out of 10 dice contests. The one and only one she lost was forfeited. She won every single set of opposed die rolls. If we artificially inflate Dark Star’s score by adding 2 points to each individual die roll, or 6 points to each set of die rolls, Star wins in 5 out of 10 contests, or half of them
>>95647>>95649Aka the fight is actually viable since both of them "won" if the inflation happens.
>>95649Oh yes, pic in
>>95649 is Skies’ response to Dark Star’s remarks
>>95649Dark Star drinks from his Flask
>>95652“Do you have an alcohol problem, Dark Star?”
>>95655She thinks his motive could be, To drink to dull the pain.
>>95656“You were passed out when we arrived. We weren’t gone long at all”
>>95657"Yea, i had a couple strong drinks. while i was waiting."
>>95658“Is this going to be a recurring thing going forward?” She asks
>>95659"no. its been a rough day, finding out about White Star."
>>95661"I have to tell father mareon about it tomorrow,He's not gonna take it so well either.He was our guardian for a while."
Dark Star winces
>>95663Unlucky for you, GM seems to be busy.
>>95664Probably eating dinner. Not a problem for me.
>>95665>>95592Dark Star breaks the hug
"Which Race do you think is the worst? Its probably the Griffins or maybe the Changlings."
>>95662“Who?”
>>95633“I think I’ll stick to revolvers and a carbine” she says, smiling
>>95666The sudden question visibly confuses the hell out of Silver. "Eh...worst race? I...suppose I would have to think on that, but...Griffons? Maybe?" He takes a drink from his second glass of whiskey.
>>95667He gives her a shrug. "I am always here if you ever wish to learn."
>>95667"Remember that church we went to. He's in the clergy there. he was the Main Priest for years."
Dark star smiles
"Hes a great pony."
>>95668"Blue Taught me about them, i thought it was just individual griffins that were the problem before."
>>95668"Throwing axes does sound fun,I would like to learn i think."
>>95668She gives a kind of laugh accompanied with a smile
>>95670“Oh. That one.”
>>95672"Yea. He was Forced to kick us out after a year though,Because My Brother and i werent the biggest fans of sunbutt. He wasn't happy about having to kick us out and always helped us by giving us food when he could."
>>95673>>95673“If he didn’t want to kick you out, then why did he kick you out?”
>>95674
I don't think that's written right.
>>95669Throwing Ax Techniques, Volume 1: Fighting with Fulcrums>>95670"Well, Griffon Greed is very much real thing, their nations last only for short time before they are consumed by civil war or are conquered by other Griffon nations, and while I did know already they have done some fairly horrific things to ponykind throughout history, I did not know they are continuing these acts to this day." He adopts a thinking stance. "I suppose they do not have much of competition, either way. Us Ponies have been champions of peaceful cooperation and Harmony, and our civilizations are pinnacle of success. Changelings
can be bad, but even then there are only two Changeling nations on planet, as far as I know. Dragons are greedier than Griffons and are more dangerous, but they mostly keep to themselves on their island and breed
very slowly. Deer are good people, once you get past their Viking history. Yaks are too busy fighting each other to be worried about world around them. Polar Bears and Penguins haven't done much of anything for many years. Zebras are...strange, I suppose? Exotic? And apparently there is such thing as Kirins, but I do not know anything about them."
>>95671"Well, my offer to Blue most certainly would extend to you. Just let me know when." He gives him a smile.
>>95675"The rest of the Clergy Found out we were heritics and actively speaking against sunbutt, they are the ones that pressured him to Stop helping us."
>>95677"What horrific acts have they done? Zebras i hate the most. Have i ever told you that Our glorious Mayor took my Farm and Gave it to a pack of those Sub-Pony scumbags."
>>95677"that's great,I'm Very Great with ranged weapons of all sorts."
Dark Star smiles back at him
>>95679“Sunbutt? Is that what you call her?”
>>95680"Thats what White Star used to call her. i used to think it was hilarious."
>>95682“Seems kind of like a term of endearment. I just think of her as ‘that whore’ if I think of her at all”
>>95679"Genocide and mutilation of corpses, to name couple acts. And, no, I do not believe you have told me that. Why would he do something like that? It is almost like something I would hear out-and-out Communist would do."
>>95683Silver chooses to ignore this statement.
>>95683"Yea that does sound better,i suppose."
Dark Star puts his hoof to his chin in thought
>>95684"He said it was because of racism. And don't you know the logical conclusion of socialism is communism? that's how it starts in capitalist countries."
>>95686"That is actually funny. There was protest outside city counsel couple days ago of bunch of griffons and like, claiming he was 'not real socialist'."
>>95688"Heh, if he was any more of a socialist he would be a communist."
>>95689"So, I take it your family was made up of farmers?"
>>95691"going back at least 10 generations."
dark Star has a prideful look on his face
>>95692Silver nods to him. "It is good to take pride in your family lineage, and to try to honor it as best as you able." He takes another drink of his whiskey. "It does sound like some retarded policy Communist would hold, though. Farmers are best at farming, and they can not farm if they do not have farm to farm or tools to farm with. It is why...eck...
Stalliongrad...is still suffering from food shortages, even to this day." He sounds revolted by even just having to utter the word 'Stalliongrad'.
>>95693"The Farm grows nothing now, the fields are barren."
dark Star prideful expression turns to one of Sadness then to one of anger
"The Dumb savages can't even figure out how to work the land! yet the have my family's land that we fought and died for! it makes me sick!"
>>95694Now Silver is the one to reach over and give Dark Star an embrace. "We will get your land back, someday after all of this is through."
>>95695dark Star accepts the hug
"Some pony should just walk in there and start removing them."
>>95696He is still as soft, fluffy, and warm as he was, perhaps slightly more so now that his chest fluff has been unleashed upon the world. "That would likely not end well, at moment. Sadly. Probably would end in jail time. Perhaps you will be able to take it back if you get elected as mayor?"
>>95698Seeing if it works for him like it works for Blue, he gives Dark Star a friendly squeeze. "Whatever you decide to do, I will stand by your side."
>>95699Dark Star smiles
"Thanks, can i tell you something kind of embarrassing?"
>>95700"Go right ahead. It is what I am here for."
>>95701Dark Star has never done that.>>95702"You kinda remind me of my Dad, except with a stalliongardian accent."
>>95703Silver gives him a sort of soft smile. "Well, I can only hope I can live up to how highly you think of him."
>>95704"I often think about, what he would think of me."
Dark Star seems a little saddend by this thought.
>>95707Ass slap sent via prewar horse Amazon service to Skies
>>95707"Want another one? Mr glass. A Round for the whole bar!"
Dark Star smells very strongly of alcohol
>>95706Silver keeps Star close as he ruffles his mane. "I do not know much about him, but I am certain he would be very proud of you, this fine young stallion you have become, and that he helped to raise up to be upstanding member of society."
>>95707Silver wonders what Skies must be thinking, with her two stallion companions buddying up pretty much right on top of her.
>>95709"Sure"
"Wooo!" The whole bar cries out
>>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!"