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>>564477
>>564479
"Something bad's in those things," Boon says, standing next to Julia supportively. He's clearly worried about her.
>>564478
There seems to be a very orderly layout to this place. If you head down the hallway, you'll probably find a way out.
>>564481
There's a bar at the side of town.
>>564480
I believe you were last looking into some noise complaints?
>>564479
"Something bad's in those things," Boon says, standing next to Julia supportively. He's clearly worried about her.
>>564478
There seems to be a very orderly layout to this place. If you head down the hallway, you'll probably find a way out.
>>564481
There's a bar at the side of town.
>>564480
I believe you were last looking into some noise complaints?
>>564484
Judging by the muffled mumbling coming from the very large tent, yes. This tent is much taller than any pony, probably so that things don't splash up and hit the roof from the inside.
>>564485
>>564486
There's a total of eight rooms in this hallway. At the end of the hall,you find a set of stairs going up!
>>564487
A colt looks up and smiles as you enter. "Welcome! I'm Keg, and this is Figworth's famous bar! What can I get for you?"
Judging by the muffled mumbling coming from the very large tent, yes. This tent is much taller than any pony, probably so that things don't splash up and hit the roof from the inside.
>>564485
>>564486
There's a total of eight rooms in this hallway. At the end of the hall,you find a set of stairs going up!
>>564487
A colt looks up and smiles as you enter. "Welcome! I'm Keg, and this is Figworth's famous bar! What can I get for you?"
>>564493
Probably about twenty-ish, just barely out of his teens.
"Sure thing. Just place your order and, ah, we'd appreciate if you brought the mugs back."
>>564494
No response.
"That's not going to work," Geneva informs you. "She won't notice you unless you put yourself in her way; it's difficult to break her concentration."
>>564495
…It leads to another dark hallway.
Probably about twenty-ish, just barely out of his teens.
"Sure thing. Just place your order and, ah, we'd appreciate if you brought the mugs back."
>>564494
No response.
"That's not going to work," Geneva informs you. "She won't notice you unless you put yourself in her way; it's difficult to break her concentration."
>>564495
…It leads to another dark hallway.
>>564505
It's a… well, it's certainly a mess… in fact, it's such a mess, you don't even know what most of the stuff's supposed to be for.
There's a mare at a table of bubbling vials, muttering to herself as she scribbles at her notepad, at least three different books laid open in front of her. Pausing, she takes a swig from her inkwell and dips her quill in her drink, grimacing and muttering something about coffee.
>>564510
"Ah, a lightweight, eh? What are you doing getting something as strong as whiskey? Got a wild night planned out?"
>>564504
There's only three rooms up here, seeing as the hallway's collapsed halfway through. You do, however, manage to find a room that looks like it might have once been an armory.
>>564509
The hallway's collapsed about halfway through.
>>564512
He just looks at you before shaking his head.
"Yer something else, gal," he mutters out loud. "Don't know what that fool sees in ye…"
It's a… well, it's certainly a mess… in fact, it's such a mess, you don't even know what most of the stuff's supposed to be for.
There's a mare at a table of bubbling vials, muttering to herself as she scribbles at her notepad, at least three different books laid open in front of her. Pausing, she takes a swig from her inkwell and dips her quill in her drink, grimacing and muttering something about coffee.
>>564510
"Ah, a lightweight, eh? What are you doing getting something as strong as whiskey? Got a wild night planned out?"
>>564504
There's only three rooms up here, seeing as the hallway's collapsed halfway through. You do, however, manage to find a room that looks like it might have once been an armory.
>>564509
The hallway's collapsed about halfway through.
>>564512
He just looks at you before shaking his head.
"Yer something else, gal," he mutters out loud. "Don't know what that fool sees in ye…"
>>564516
There's a long rectangular thing set up in the corner, a few swords on the wall bearing magical signatures, and a few smaller rectangular things in a row. The rectangular things look oddly similar to what Julia's carrying…
>>564517
Roll to search for a map.
>>564518
"All right then, but I'd hate to see you hurt yourself." He passes you a mug. "Enjoy."
>>564519
"Nevermind, ain't my place to say."
>>564520
Passed out on top of a pile of mares, though it seems most of them wandered off before you woke up.
>>564525
She jumps, whirling and dropping into a combat stance before she sees you and relaxes.
"Oh. Good evening Magistre. Pony of authority; personal visit unlikely, as we aren't acquainted; accompanied by assistant, means business visit. How may I be of assistance?"
There's a long rectangular thing set up in the corner, a few swords on the wall bearing magical signatures, and a few smaller rectangular things in a row. The rectangular things look oddly similar to what Julia's carrying…
>>564517
Roll to search for a map.
>>564518
"All right then, but I'd hate to see you hurt yourself." He passes you a mug. "Enjoy."
>>564519
"Nevermind, ain't my place to say."
>>564520
Passed out on top of a pile of mares, though it seems most of them wandered off before you woke up.
>>564525
She jumps, whirling and dropping into a combat stance before she sees you and relaxes.
"Oh. Good evening Magistre. Pony of authority; personal visit unlikely, as we aren't acquainted; accompanied by assistant, means business visit. How may I be of assistance?"
>>564537
Which ones?
"Careful," Boon cautions you. "Those things are dangerous."
>>564538
"Unfortunate. Very well, will readjust noise parameters. Also, have you experienced an odd desire for bananas or oranges?"
>>564543
"Oh, right! Here," He passes you another mug, then leans across the counter.
"So," you can hear the grin in his voice, "who's the lucky stallion?"
>>564541
Stream and Moondancer are still here, sleeping soundly. Ruby's passed out over on the pillows. The others are nowhere to be seen.
Which ones?
"Careful," Boon cautions you. "Those things are dangerous."
>>564538
"Unfortunate. Very well, will readjust noise parameters. Also, have you experienced an odd desire for bananas or oranges?"
>>564543
"Oh, right! Here," He passes you another mug, then leans across the counter.
"So," you can hear the grin in his voice, "who's the lucky stallion?"
>>564541
Stream and Moondancer are still here, sleeping soundly. Ruby's passed out over on the pillows. The others are nowhere to be seen.
>>564548
"Any stallion who gets to spend the night getting drunk with a mare as lovely as you is lucky in my book."
He goes back across the counter and waves a hoof at you.
"Now go have some fun. Just don't open any of his injuries back up!"
>>564549
Two small ones like yours, and one large one that's probably a rifle.
There's also two magical-looking swords on the wall.
>>564547
You pick one up. It's rectangular and covered in odd markings, with a red gem imbedded in the back.
>>564551
She nods and scribbles something down. "Good, good. Be sure to get plenty of bedrest and chicken noodle soup. No wait, that's a griffon cure for the common cold…" She trails off, muttering as she returns to her project.
>>564553
Still evening. Guess you weren't out that long. You're definitely feeling sore, though.
"Any stallion who gets to spend the night getting drunk with a mare as lovely as you is lucky in my book."
He goes back across the counter and waves a hoof at you.
"Now go have some fun. Just don't open any of his injuries back up!"
>>564549
Two small ones like yours, and one large one that's probably a rifle.
There's also two magical-looking swords on the wall.
>>564547
You pick one up. It's rectangular and covered in odd markings, with a red gem imbedded in the back.
>>564551
She nods and scribbles something down. "Good, good. Be sure to get plenty of bedrest and chicken noodle soup. No wait, that's a griffon cure for the common cold…" She trails off, muttering as she returns to her project.
>>564553
Still evening. Guess you weren't out that long. You're definitely feeling sore, though.
>>564557
Well if that is so, perhaps hanging out with these ponies and get to know them a bit more will not be a bad idea.
Go and close the tent before approaching Moondancer and lie next to her as I cuddle and nuzzle her tight.
"Looks like Holly has gone back to her tent it seems." I whispered to her.
Well if that is so, perhaps hanging out with these ponies and get to know them a bit more will not be a bad idea.
Go and close the tent before approaching Moondancer and lie next to her as I cuddle and nuzzle her tight.
"Looks like Holly has gone back to her tent it seems." I whispered to her.
>>564559
"Eh, not my thing," he shrugs. "Hey Figworth, catch!"
>>564547
Boon tosses you the long rectangle thing.
>>564562
Blaze looks up as you enter.
"What did you get for us?" He asks hopefully. He sounds happy to see you.
>>564558
She shrugs.
"I guess we just have to hope for the best."
>>564561
She groans then kicks weakly. "Fuck, big guy," she moans, "you packing a log down there? I won't be able to walk straight for a week."
"Eh, not my thing," he shrugs. "Hey Figworth, catch!"
>>564547
Boon tosses you the long rectangle thing.
>>564562
Blaze looks up as you enter.
"What did you get for us?" He asks hopefully. He sounds happy to see you.
>>564558
She shrugs.
"I guess we just have to hope for the best."
>>564561
She groans then kicks weakly. "Fuck, big guy," she moans, "you packing a log down there? I won't be able to walk straight for a week."
>>564563
I chuckle and nuzzle her/
"Dont blame me, you ponies are the one's who approached me not the other way around." I then just cuddle her more closer, as one of my hand slowly drifts to her flank and into her snatch to see if my seeds are still flowing out of her.
"Say, Moondancer what is your job in this settlement?" I asked curiously.
I chuckle and nuzzle her/
"Dont blame me, you ponies are the one's who approached me not the other way around." I then just cuddle her more closer, as one of my hand slowly drifts to her flank and into her snatch to see if my seeds are still flowing out of her.
"Say, Moondancer what is your job in this settlement?" I asked curiously.
>>564566
"Didn't take you for a drinking gal," he jokes as he takes his mug, then raises it to you.
"To a job well done."
>>564569
Roll to see how sneaky you are.
>>564565
>>564571
Full swords. One glows green, the other glows blue. Which do you take first?
>>564572
She gasps and shivers under your touch. Only a little bit, but she's really sticky down there.
"Aah, I, ah… I'm a woodworker. I make furniture, walls, floors… stuff with wood."
"Didn't take you for a drinking gal," he jokes as he takes his mug, then raises it to you.
"To a job well done."
>>564569
Roll to see how sneaky you are.
>>564565
>>564571
Full swords. One glows green, the other glows blue. Which do you take first?
>>564572
She gasps and shivers under your touch. Only a little bit, but she's really sticky down there.
"Aah, I, ah… I'm a woodworker. I make furniture, walls, floors… stuff with wood."
>>564574
"Eh, most of them would probably cut themselves before they got any use out of them," Boon remarks. "'Sides, yer the one risking yer hide out here; ye need the best ye can get."
>>564576
He's quiet for a moment, then takes a sip.
"…It must be difficult at times."
>>564579
Boon sees your hesitance.
"Gal, we're in the middle of who-knows-where. We need all the advantages we can get to get out of here alive. Now go grab one of those swords; ye look like ye know how to use them."
>>564582
"I, ah, I suppose… you'd have to come by later and give me specifics."
She's quiet for a minute as she cuddles with you.
"…what exactly am I to you?"
"Eh, most of them would probably cut themselves before they got any use out of them," Boon remarks. "'Sides, yer the one risking yer hide out here; ye need the best ye can get."
>>564576
He's quiet for a moment, then takes a sip.
"…It must be difficult at times."
>>564579
Boon sees your hesitance.
"Gal, we're in the middle of who-knows-where. We need all the advantages we can get to get out of here alive. Now go grab one of those swords; ye look like ye know how to use them."
>>564582
"I, ah, I suppose… you'd have to come by later and give me specifics."
She's quiet for a minute as she cuddles with you.
"…what exactly am I to you?"
>>564586
Acquired Renervating sword!
#Renervating sword: single. On a successful hit, regenerate 1 hit. Crits restore 1 wound instead.
>>564589
She'll never suspect a thing. You make sure to leave it right where she's sure to find it. All in all, a masterful job.
>>564584
"Not being able to tell how other ponies are feeling. At least not as easily as the rest of us."
Acquired Renervating sword!
#Renervating sword: single. On a successful hit, regenerate 1 hit. Crits restore 1 wound instead.
>>564589
She'll never suspect a thing. You make sure to leave it right where she's sure to find it. All in all, a masterful job.
>>564584
"Not being able to tell how other ponies are feeling. At least not as easily as the rest of us."
>>564583
I stop and ponder for a moment.
"You look like a decent unicorn, though a bit of a curious and adventurous one I can tell, not to mention sociable too considering you have many friends and does not shy away to do social gatherings… like these one."
"I also find you particularly cute." I nuzzle.
I stop and ponder for a moment.
"You look like a decent unicorn, though a bit of a curious and adventurous one I can tell, not to mention sociable too considering you have many friends and does not shy away to do social gatherings… like these one."
"I also find you particularly cute." I nuzzle.
>>564590
Acquired mystic sword!
#mystic sword: All abilities with the spell tag have their recharge reduced by 1. This can reduce recharge to 0.
>>564597
Boon smiles and nods.
"It suits ye. Now let's see about getting out of here."
>>564594
"Well done, miss Magistre. Shall we return to the Townhouse?"
>>564595
"It can't tell you everything."
He's quiet again for a minute.
"Is it true… is it true that you can see things by touching them?"
Acquired mystic sword!
#mystic sword: All abilities with the spell tag have their recharge reduced by 1. This can reduce recharge to 0.
>>564597
Boon smiles and nods.
"It suits ye. Now let's see about getting out of here."
>>564594
"Well done, miss Magistre. Shall we return to the Townhouse?"
>>564595
"It can't tell you everything."
He's quiet again for a minute.
"Is it true… is it true that you can see things by touching them?"
>>564603
>>564602
There's eight rooms in bottom hall, and three rooms up here. Maybe one of them has a way out?
>>564605
She giggles and nuzzles back.
"I'm… glad to hear it. I mean, I know you don't see us as just pieces of meat, but… I had to hear you say it.
I think you're a kind and caring diamond dog, always putting yourself between others and danger. You've paid for that, if your scars are anything to go by. You're also a bit too focused on satisfying yourself in bed." She giggles. "You're lucky that we don't particularly mind."
>>564607
"Magic? Oh, of course! Can you see my face right now?" He takes another swig.
>>564602
There's eight rooms in bottom hall, and three rooms up here. Maybe one of them has a way out?
>>564605
She giggles and nuzzles back.
"I'm… glad to hear it. I mean, I know you don't see us as just pieces of meat, but… I had to hear you say it.
I think you're a kind and caring diamond dog, always putting yourself between others and danger. You've paid for that, if your scars are anything to go by. You're also a bit too focused on satisfying yourself in bed." She giggles. "You're lucky that we don't particularly mind."
>>564607
"Magic? Oh, of course! Can you see my face right now?" He takes another swig.
>>564615
He gently guides your hooves to his face.
"I'm, ah… not actually sure how to do this…"
His breath tickles your hooves.
>>564611
>>564612
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>>564614
>>564613
She smiles at you.
"Everypony says that. Let's start with where you worked before you came here. I worked as an accountant at a banking firm in Canterlot."
He gently guides your hooves to his face.
"I'm, ah… not actually sure how to do this…"
His breath tickles your hooves.
>>564611
>>564612
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>>564614
>>564613
She smiles at you.
"Everypony says that. Let's start with where you worked before you came here. I worked as an accountant at a banking firm in Canterlot."
>>564638
Decently. His features are a little blurred, but you can tell he's smiling, his muzzle smaller than most stallions, high cheekbones and a small forehead.
"Sorry, the alcohol must be getting to me."
>>564639
Nope, since he knows you.
Hey gal, about time you called me! So, how'd you like peeping on other ponies' journals?
>>564640
She sighs.
"It was politics, more than anything. I just ended up on the wrong end of an upper management deal gone wrong."
Decently. His features are a little blurred, but you can tell he's smiling, his muzzle smaller than most stallions, high cheekbones and a small forehead.
"Sorry, the alcohol must be getting to me."
>>564639
Nope, since he knows you.
Hey gal, about time you called me! So, how'd you like peeping on other ponies' journals?
>>564640
She sighs.
"It was politics, more than anything. I just ended up on the wrong end of an upper management deal gone wrong."
>>564642
Me? Isn't it obvious? I'm the blaster! Didn't you talk to that long metal gal once you were done talking to me? Come on, get with the program!
Anyway, what happened? Find a stash of some pervert's fantasies?
>>564643
"Not just anypony would fight so hard to keep me alive. You can touch me anytime."
>>564644
"Ain't it the truth."
She shakes her head and pours some whiskey into two glasses, passing you one.
"It's been a long day today. What say we unwind while we can?"
Me? Isn't it obvious? I'm the blaster! Didn't you talk to that long metal gal once you were done talking to me? Come on, get with the program!
Anyway, what happened? Find a stash of some pervert's fantasies?
>>564643
"Not just anypony would fight so hard to keep me alive. You can touch me anytime."
>>564644
"Ain't it the truth."
She shakes her head and pours some whiskey into two glasses, passing you one.
"It's been a long day today. What say we unwind while we can?"
>>564647
"You're just militia! Without training, you've done waaaay better then you ought to have had. On the contrary, you should be really proud of yourself. My responsibility is to provide security for the colony and I'm going to help the militia train for combat situations for your safety. Why, you'll be better than me in no time!"
"You're just militia! Without training, you've done waaaay better then you ought to have had. On the contrary, you should be really proud of yourself. My responsibility is to provide security for the colony and I'm going to help the militia train for combat situations for your safety. Why, you'll be better than me in no time!"
>>564648
He goes silent for a moment, becoming absolutely unreadable. When he finally speaks up, he's quiet and apprehensive.
Those guys are bad news. You listen to me, and you drop this right now and look the other way, because these ain't the type of beings you want to know that you exist.
>>564649
She smiles as she clinks glasses with you.
"To the mayor of Horton, Best boss I've ever had!"
>>564650
"Really?" He sounds excited. "You could train me? That would be awesome!
Wait… you think I did good?"
He goes silent for a moment, becoming absolutely unreadable. When he finally speaks up, he's quiet and apprehensive.
Those guys are bad news. You listen to me, and you drop this right now and look the other way, because these ain't the type of beings you want to know that you exist.
>>564649
She smiles as she clinks glasses with you.
"To the mayor of Horton, Best boss I've ever had!"
>>564650
"Really?" He sounds excited. "You could train me? That would be awesome!
Wait… you think I did good?"
>>564658
I said it before, I'll say it again: Drop. It. You do not want to draw their attention.
>>564659
"Oh… I haven't found the right guy yet."
She looks out the window wistfully.
"Don't imagine I'm going to find him here either.
What do you look for in a guy? Do you like a comedian, a musclestallion, bishi?"
I said it before, I'll say it again: Drop. It. You do not want to draw their attention.
>>564659
"Oh… I haven't found the right guy yet."
She looks out the window wistfully.
"Don't imagine I'm going to find him here either.
What do you look for in a guy? Do you like a comedian, a musclestallion, bishi?"
>>564661
They called themselves the Advent, okay? Now seriously, don't go after them. You'll regret it.
>>564662
She chuckles and pours you both another glass.
"I'll admit, that might be difficult, finding a stallion who isn't intimidated by you. Me, I want somepony who can sweep me up and carry me off into the sunset, yet gentle and caring enough that I know he'll never hurt me."
They called themselves the Advent, okay? Now seriously, don't go after them. You'll regret it.
>>564662
She chuckles and pours you both another glass.
"I'll admit, that might be difficult, finding a stallion who isn't intimidated by you. Me, I want somepony who can sweep me up and carry me off into the sunset, yet gentle and caring enough that I know he'll never hurt me."
>>564664
They want the continent, and they have it! You don't think everything was naturally bigger here, did you? That's their work!
You want to protect your people, just lay low and don't make any waves.
>>564665
You're getting a bit tipsy too. '1d10'
"You didn't see the way you went charging in after that settler when the wolves got him. You one crazy lady when you get your mind set on something. I feel sorry for the fella when you set your mind on him."
Roll #1 9 = 9
They want the continent, and they have it! You don't think everything was naturally bigger here, did you? That's their work!
You want to protect your people, just lay low and don't make any waves.
>>564665
You're getting a bit tipsy too. '1d10'
"You didn't see the way you went charging in after that settler when the wolves got him. You one crazy lady when you get your mind set on something. I feel sorry for the fella when you set your mind on him."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>564667
"Somehow I can't imagine you just sitting still and waiting for him to come to you. I think you'd rather take matters into your own hooves."
>>564668
I Can't! I just know things, all right? Sixty thousand years is a long time! I don't remember the how's or the why's, I just know! and I know the Advent will do horrible things to you if you draw their attention!
"Somehow I can't imagine you just sitting still and waiting for him to come to you. I think you'd rather take matters into your own hooves."
>>564668
I Can't! I just know things, all right? Sixty thousand years is a long time! I don't remember the how's or the why's, I just know! and I know the Advent will do horrible things to you if you draw their attention!
>>564670
"I'll admit, there's a certain thrill in knowing you're being chased."
She sighs and pours another glass.
"Ah, but it's just a dream for me."
She raises her glass.
"To impossible dreams." '1d10'
>>564671
…Nobody knows where they came from. I don't know who I am. They want the continent… fucked if I know. The same reason you want a roof over your head? Maybe they just want a place to call their own. I don't know. I just… I don't know.
Roll #1 8 = 8
"I'll admit, there's a certain thrill in knowing you're being chased."
She sighs and pours another glass.
"Ah, but it's just a dream for me."
She raises her glass.
"To impossible dreams." '1d10'
>>564671
…Nobody knows where they came from. I don't know who I am. They want the continent… fucked if I know. The same reason you want a roof over your head? Maybe they just want a place to call their own. I don't know. I just… I don't know.
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>564674
I don't know. They just… by the time ponies realized they existed, there were too many, so many joined their side… Those rituals you saw performed on that native? That's the first step in the process, but I don't know the rest. I'm sorry, if I knew I'd tell you. I just don't know. Nopony knew.
"Julia?" Boon whispers quietly, hugging you from behind. "Ye okay there?"
>>564673
The alcohol's really starting to go to your head.
"…Maybe… maybe it isn't a stallion… mares can sweep you off your hooves too… But I'm not sure how that works. I mean… how do you, you know…"
She makes a lewd motion with her hooves, giggling behind her blush. For some reason that makes you start giggling too.
I don't know. They just… by the time ponies realized they existed, there were too many, so many joined their side… Those rituals you saw performed on that native? That's the first step in the process, but I don't know the rest. I'm sorry, if I knew I'd tell you. I just don't know. Nopony knew.
"Julia?" Boon whispers quietly, hugging you from behind. "Ye okay there?"
>>564673
The alcohol's really starting to go to your head.
"…Maybe… maybe it isn't a stallion… mares can sweep you off your hooves too… But I'm not sure how that works. I mean… how do you, you know…"
She makes a lewd motion with her hooves, giggling behind her blush. For some reason that makes you start giggling too.
>>564676
I'm sorry.
"Sweetheart, what's wrong? Ye got that spooked look in yer eyes again. Talk to me."
He stays still, content with simply hugging you from behind, letting you know he's there.
>>564677
"Is it? I don't know…" She hiccups.
"You know, I never talked about this stuff with my other bosses. They were always like 'rarr, get back to work,' 'yaah, yaah, no fun allowed.' But you? You're all right."
I'm sorry.
"Sweetheart, what's wrong? Ye got that spooked look in yer eyes again. Talk to me."
He stays still, content with simply hugging you from behind, letting you know he's there.
>>564677
"Is it? I don't know…" She hiccups.
"You know, I never talked about this stuff with my other bosses. They were always like 'rarr, get back to work,' 'yaah, yaah, no fun allowed.' But you? You're all right."
>>564680
"Sweetheart, what's got ye so spooked? Yer starting to scare me, and I don't scare easy."
>>564679
You titter rather loudly, though nopony else probably heard it.
"Ma'am, yes, ma'am," she barks, attempting to throw a salute only to start tipping backwards off her stool.
"Oh no!" she giggles with wide eyes. "Save me!"
She keeps falling in slow motion… no wait, she's just slowly leaning backwards whether she wants to or not. Eventually she hits the ground with a soft thump and stares up at the ceiling.
"Oh dear. I seem to have fallen." She giggles again.
"Sweetheart, what's got ye so spooked? Yer starting to scare me, and I don't scare easy."
>>564679
You titter rather loudly, though nopony else probably heard it.
"Ma'am, yes, ma'am," she barks, attempting to throw a salute only to start tipping backwards off her stool.
"Oh no!" she giggles with wide eyes. "Save me!"
She keeps falling in slow motion… no wait, she's just slowly leaning backwards whether she wants to or not. Eventually she hits the ground with a soft thump and stares up at the ceiling.
"Oh dear. I seem to have fallen." She giggles again.
>>564682
"Yesss," she slurs, " a nice, strong stallion with a nice flank and nice…" She waves her hooves around, searching for the words.
"…who's nice. Nice, strong Donkey to stuff me full…"
She titters and covers her mouth.
"Oops, shouldn't have said that last part!"
>>564683
He looks back and forth, then leads you back behind the rest of the group aways. You're all alone now.
"There, that should give us some privacy. What's eating ye?"
"Yesss," she slurs, " a nice, strong stallion with a nice flank and nice…" She waves her hooves around, searching for the words.
"…who's nice. Nice, strong Donkey to stuff me full…"
She titters and covers her mouth.
"Oops, shouldn't have said that last part!"
>>564683
He looks back and forth, then leads you back behind the rest of the group aways. You're all alone now.
"There, that should give us some privacy. What's eating ye?"
>>564685
"Oh noooo!" she squeals, giggling. "I'm indecent!"
She does her best to strike a snobby pose, but it doesn't really work since she's laid out on the floor.
The ground is really unsteady for some reason. Roll to keep your balance!
>>564686
He takes a deep breath, then lets it out in one big sigh.
"Not really, no. But if I don't do it now, I might jest try to forget about it when we get back to camp. Better to just get it over with."
"Oh noooo!" she squeals, giggling. "I'm indecent!"
She does her best to strike a snobby pose, but it doesn't really work since she's laid out on the floor.
The ground is really unsteady for some reason. Roll to keep your balance!
>>564686
He takes a deep breath, then lets it out in one big sigh.
"Not really, no. But if I don't do it now, I might jest try to forget about it when we get back to camp. Better to just get it over with."
>>564688
You somehow manage to reach the door without losing your footing.
"Not the cane!" she squeals, laughing uproariously. "I swear I'll be good! Here, I know what to do!"
Rolling to get up, she stumbles over to her bed and fumbles with one of the drawers underneath it.
>>564689
"Ye… watched her die?"
You somehow manage to reach the door without losing your footing.
"Not the cane!" she squeals, laughing uproariously. "I swear I'll be good! Here, I know what to do!"
Rolling to get up, she stumbles over to her bed and fumbles with one of the drawers underneath it.
>>564689
"Ye… watched her die?"
>>564691
She fumbles around in the drawer, then pulls out…
…Oh dear. Since when has she had lacy black socks?
"Here we go," she giggles, struggling to put them on. She does a rather poor job of it, failing to get any of them all the way on before smiling at you.
"There. Now I'm decent!" she titters at her own joke.
>>564692
Boon looks absolutely shocked.
"…I'm listening…"
She fumbles around in the drawer, then pulls out…
…Oh dear. Since when has she had lacy black socks?
"Here we go," she giggles, struggling to put them on. She does a rather poor job of it, failing to get any of them all the way on before smiling at you.
"There. Now I'm decent!" she titters at her own joke.
>>564692
Boon looks absolutely shocked.
"…I'm listening…"
>>564693
"Seems like there are things…
Monsters.
I can't even remember-
No, I don't want to remember their faces. They were not right.
They were here sixty thousand years ago, killed the ponies who lived here, who created these things…
And are still here."
Look up at him, expecting him not to believe me in the least.
"Seems like there are things…
Monsters.
I can't even remember-
No, I don't want to remember their faces. They were not right.
They were here sixty thousand years ago, killed the ponies who lived here, who created these things…
And are still here."
Look up at him, expecting him not to believe me in the least.
>>564694
"Well, what are you waiting for?" she guffaws.
"Send him in! After all, I am a damsel in distress, am I not?"
>>564695
He looks into your eyes intently for several long minutes.
"…Shit. Things were hard enough without ancient bogeyponies haunting us…"
With out warning, he hugs you close, clutching your head to his strong chest, where you can hear the thump of his heart beating.
"I'm so sorry ye had to be the one to see that. To live that… Yer stronger than any mare I ever met."
"Well, what are you waiting for?" she guffaws.
"Send him in! After all, I am a damsel in distress, am I not?"
>>564695
He looks into your eyes intently for several long minutes.
"…Shit. Things were hard enough without ancient bogeyponies haunting us…"
With out warning, he hugs you close, clutching your head to his strong chest, where you can hear the thump of his heart beating.
"I'm so sorry ye had to be the one to see that. To live that… Yer stronger than any mare I ever met."
>>564697
She makes no move to stop you, and probably couldn't if she tried. You stumble out into the main hallway, eventually reaching the front doors and nearly bumping into Captain Cloud Cutter.
"Excuse me, Miss Magistre, do you require something?"
>>564698
"Shhh," he whispers soothingly as he strokes your neck. "Ain't no shame in it. Strong ponies ain't afraid to cry when they're hurting, and yer hurting bad. I'm here, sweetheart. I'm here."
She makes no move to stop you, and probably couldn't if she tried. You stumble out into the main hallway, eventually reaching the front doors and nearly bumping into Captain Cloud Cutter.
"Excuse me, Miss Magistre, do you require something?"
>>564698
"Shhh," he whispers soothingly as he strokes your neck. "Ain't no shame in it. Strong ponies ain't afraid to cry when they're hurting, and yer hurting bad. I'm here, sweetheart. I'm here."
>>564706
At least you're only giggling now. Cutter doesn't have too much difficulty guiding you back into the office.
"All right, now what seems to be the… problem?"
You swear his voice when an octave higher as he spotted Geneva sprawled out on the floor with her socks half-on.
"Oh, brave sir, help me! I've fallen and I can't get up!"
At least you're only giggling now. Cutter doesn't have too much difficulty guiding you back into the office.
"All right, now what seems to be the… problem?"
You swear his voice when an octave higher as he spotted Geneva sprawled out on the floor with her socks half-on.
"Oh, brave sir, help me! I've fallen and I can't get up!"
>>564714
You're too drunk to make out anything of what he's thinking. In fact, you're so drunk that it actually transfers through the link, making him drunk too!
"Ish nothing, milady," he drawls lazily. "Jush give me a second to compose myself."
Giggling, Geneva manages to drag herself over to the two of you.
"Aw, look at him. He can't even stand! Should we fix that?"
You're too drunk to make out anything of what he's thinking. In fact, you're so drunk that it actually transfers through the link, making him drunk too!
"Ish nothing, milady," he drawls lazily. "Jush give me a second to compose myself."
Giggling, Geneva manages to drag herself over to the two of you.
"Aw, look at him. He can't even stand! Should we fix that?"
>>565403
He beams with pride. "I'm glad to hear you think so." With that, he takes another swig.
You spend the rest of the night small-talking and laughing until you both fall asleep. See
>>565404
>>565400
Maybe you should teach Figworth how his new weapon works first.
Also, there are still three extra blasters identical to yours. You could take one and dual-wield, or save them all for the militia, or take a third option.
He beams with pride. "I'm glad to hear you think so." With that, he takes another swig.
You spend the rest of the night small-talking and laughing until you both fall asleep. See
>>565404
>>565400
Maybe you should teach Figworth how his new weapon works first.
Also, there are still three extra blasters identical to yours. You could take one and dual-wield, or save them all for the militia, or take a third option.
>>565413
"You better," she scolds you in a teasing tone.
"So, I know that you're a guard, but what else do you do? I can't imagine that you spend all your time fighting off savage beasts."
>>565412
You're still in your office, thank goodness. And this isn't Geneva's bed, this is the floor.
Or it would be, if there wasn't somepony under you.
"You better," she scolds you in a teasing tone.
"So, I know that you're a guard, but what else do you do? I can't imagine that you spend all your time fighting off savage beasts."
>>565412
You're still in your office, thank goodness. And this isn't Geneva's bed, this is the floor.
Or it would be, if there wasn't somepony under you.
>>565421
Nope. You get about halfway up before you slip and fall, sending a jolt of pain lancing through your head.
The pony under you groans and shifts their weight.
"…Ten-hut, fresh meatsticks…"
…Captain Cutter?
>>565419
Noted.
Primedian bolter now has Dual Tag.
Boon whistles to himself as he cleans Bessie.
Nope. You get about halfway up before you slip and fall, sending a jolt of pain lancing through your head.
The pony under you groans and shifts their weight.
"…Ten-hut, fresh meatsticks…"
…Captain Cutter?
>>565419
Noted.
Primedian bolter now has Dual Tag.
Boon whistles to himself as he cleans Bessie.
>>565425
He chuckles and shakes his head at you.
"Now ye look like a right proper gun-slinger, sweetheart. Just remember to aim where they're going to be, not where they are."
>>565426
Yup, it's him, and as you roll of of him you land on… Geneva?
She cracks her eyes open, then groans.
"Bright… Too bright…"
He chuckles and shakes his head at you.
"Now ye look like a right proper gun-slinger, sweetheart. Just remember to aim where they're going to be, not where they are."
>>565426
Yup, it's him, and as you roll of of him you land on… Geneva?
She cracks her eyes open, then groans.
"Bright… Too bright…"
>>565415
"Ah, I'm a also a smith by trade." I stretch.
"I always like fine quality weapons and armor, specially those made with intricate marks and designs. I mean one can only truely appreciate a weapon and armor if one knows how it is made. Smelting steel, pounding away the impurities and then after that honing and sharpening it to perfection."
I then boop her nose with mine.
"I take it its the same as woodcrafting, the small details matter if you know what I mean."
"Ah, I'm a also a smith by trade." I stretch.
"I always like fine quality weapons and armor, specially those made with intricate marks and designs. I mean one can only truely appreciate a weapon and armor if one knows how it is made. Smelting steel, pounding away the impurities and then after that honing and sharpening it to perfection."
I then boop her nose with mine.
"I take it its the same as woodcrafting, the small details matter if you know what I mean."
>>565437
>>565438
It pops out into a long thin rail-like fascimile similar to your hunting rifle, and just as long.
Acquired Precision Beam.
#Precision Beam: ranged. Crits and supercrits deal double damage. autocrits apply.
Boon nods to you both. "Let's get going; this tunnel ain't getting any shorter."
>>565442
She scrunches at you, then smiles.
"I guess so. I mean, different kinds of wood are needed for different things, how you prepare it determines how good it is… It can be a lot of work!"
>>565443
"Drinking?" He mumbles. Then his eyes shoot open.
"Magistre?!"
He tries to scoot backwards, but bumps into Geneva. Whirling, he gapes at her groaning form.
"Geneva?!"
In an instant, Geneva bolts upright.
"Cutter?!"
>>565438
It pops out into a long thin rail-like fascimile similar to your hunting rifle, and just as long.
Acquired Precision Beam.
#Precision Beam: ranged. Crits and supercrits deal double damage. autocrits apply.
Boon nods to you both. "Let's get going; this tunnel ain't getting any shorter."
>>565442
She scrunches at you, then smiles.
"I guess so. I mean, different kinds of wood are needed for different things, how you prepare it determines how good it is… It can be a lot of work!"
>>565443
"Drinking?" He mumbles. Then his eyes shoot open.
"Magistre?!"
He tries to scoot backwards, but bumps into Geneva. Whirling, he gapes at her groaning form.
"Geneva?!"
In an instant, Geneva bolts upright.
"Cutter?!"
>>565457
"Wait, last night?" Geneva rubs her head, then shrieks as she jerks her hoof back, staring at…
Oh dear. She's wearing lacy black socks. And your own clothes are very slack…
Cutter's face is completely white.
"…But I don't remember drinking…"
>>565458
That's proving harder to remember than I thought!
"Yeah. I've been watching you sleep for a while now. Your nose does this cute little twitching thing when you're dreaming."
>>565457
>>565460
You head on up the tunnel a ways. Boon looks nervous.
"Really hope we don't run into what make this…"
>>565462
She groans and rolls her eyes.
"Are you kidding? I've been working nonstop with the demands for building the walls, building houses, building building building! It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't just the same thing over and over and over again nonstop!"
"Wait, last night?" Geneva rubs her head, then shrieks as she jerks her hoof back, staring at…
Oh dear. She's wearing lacy black socks. And your own clothes are very slack…
Cutter's face is completely white.
"…But I don't remember drinking…"
>>565458
That's proving harder to remember than I thought!
"Yeah. I've been watching you sleep for a while now. Your nose does this cute little twitching thing when you're dreaming."
>>565457
>>565460
You head on up the tunnel a ways. Boon looks nervous.
"Really hope we don't run into what make this…"
>>565462
She groans and rolls her eyes.
"Are you kidding? I've been working nonstop with the demands for building the walls, building houses, building building building! It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't just the same thing over and over and over again nonstop!"
>>565465
I grin.
"I suppose I wont bother you with that request of mine, I didnt thought you had your plates full."
I then slowly stroke her mane to calm her as my hand slowly caress her flank.
"But I suppose what happened today is a good break from the monotonous day to day life here in this settlement eh."
I grin.
"I suppose I wont bother you with that request of mine, I didnt thought you had your plates full."
I then slowly stroke her mane to calm her as my hand slowly caress her flank.
"But I suppose what happened today is a good break from the monotonous day to day life here in this settlement eh."
>>565469
"Nah, thank you. You made what could have been a really boring evening interesting."
He groans and rolls his shoulder.
"Go ahead and get back to work. Don't teach the other militia too much, okay? I don't want to fall behind the curve."
>>565466
He whitens a little and shoots you a glare.
"That ain't funny. If ye just jinxed this, I'm gonna haunt ye and the rest of yer family till the end of days."
>>565471
She blushes as you stroke her and knead her.
"A-actually, I wouldn't mind making training gear for you. Like I said, the same thing gets boring after a while. I'd like the chance to do something different."
"Nah, thank you. You made what could have been a really boring evening interesting."
He groans and rolls his shoulder.
"Go ahead and get back to work. Don't teach the other militia too much, okay? I don't want to fall behind the curve."
>>565466
He whitens a little and shoots you a glare.
"That ain't funny. If ye just jinxed this, I'm gonna haunt ye and the rest of yer family till the end of days."
>>565471
She blushes as you stroke her and knead her.
"A-actually, I wouldn't mind making training gear for you. Like I said, the same thing gets boring after a while. I'd like the chance to do something different."
>>565478
"Is that so? If you really want to help, how about making dummy figures made out of straw and wood so the trainee's can whack unto something? It will greatly help with the training of the militia's. Not to mention that they can use target for using their bow as target practice. Do you think you can do it, I can help too if you require someone to provide 'back' support." I grin as I squeeze her flank.
"Is that so? If you really want to help, how about making dummy figures made out of straw and wood so the trainee's can whack unto something? It will greatly help with the training of the militia's. Not to mention that they can use target for using their bow as target practice. Do you think you can do it, I can help too if you require someone to provide 'back' support." I grin as I squeeze her flank.
>>565476
Thank goodness! It's just a little loose is all; you're still decent.
Geneva is hiding her face in her hooves.
"Not again, oh please don't tell me it happened again…"
Cutter is examinining his crotch with a panicked expression.
>>565481
Hmn, he's not at his post… roll to see if you can find him.
>>565479
>>565466
There's light ahead! Just a little further, and you'll be out!
Thank goodness! It's just a little loose is all; you're still decent.
Geneva is hiding her face in her hooves.
"Not again, oh please don't tell me it happened again…"
Cutter is examinining his crotch with a panicked expression.
>>565481
Hmn, he's not at his post… roll to see if you can find him.
>>565479
>>565466
There's light ahead! Just a little further, and you'll be out!
>>565485
"T-that would be nice," she squeaks as she goes red. "I-I mean, yes. I mean I can use some help!"
>>565491
After a moment, he breathes a sigh of relief.
"I've never been so glad that I didn't have sex last night!" He announces as >>565487 enters the room.
>>565489
>>565492
A loud rumbling growl sounds behind you.
"T-that would be nice," she squeaks as she goes red. "I-I mean, yes. I mean I can use some help!"
>>565491
After a moment, he breathes a sigh of relief.
"I've never been so glad that I didn't have sex last night!" He announces as >>565487 enters the room.
>>565489
>>565492
A loud rumbling growl sounds behind you.
>>565497
>>565498
Glowing eyes glare back at you, the tunnel shaking as the beast gives a furious roar!
"Git to open ground!" Boon yells as he runs. "We're sitting ducks here!"
>>565500
You hear panicked shuffling as the donkey scoots away from him.
"Shit! I mean, uh… this isn't what it looks like!"
>>565501
"Sure thing," she breathes as she snuggles right back.
>>565498
Glowing eyes glare back at you, the tunnel shaking as the beast gives a furious roar!
"Git to open ground!" Boon yells as he runs. "We're sitting ducks here!"
>>565500
You hear panicked shuffling as the donkey scoots away from him.
"Shit! I mean, uh… this isn't what it looks like!"
>>565501
"Sure thing," she breathes as she snuggles right back.
>>565513
You're up! You even manage to not collapse from your splitting headache!
>>565508
"…Right."
He breathes a sigh of relief.
"Sorry, Justicia. It appears I had a bit too much to drink last night and woke up in a… rather strange predicament. Was there something you needed?"
>>565511
We can go to the next day if you want.
>>565506
You book it out of there, even moving fast enough to find a good firing position! +1 to your next roll.
>>565510
You get thrown through the air as it slams into you, and would have had a hard landing if Boon hadn't caught you and put you back on your feet. Looks like you've got a fight on your hands!
GIANT BADGER[/16] 25/8 hits/wounds
Julia: 5/5
>Boon: 5/5
Figworth: 5/5
You're up! You even manage to not collapse from your splitting headache!
>>565508
"…Right."
He breathes a sigh of relief.
"Sorry, Justicia. It appears I had a bit too much to drink last night and woke up in a… rather strange predicament. Was there something you needed?"
>>565511
We can go to the next day if you want.
>>565506
You book it out of there, even moving fast enough to find a good firing position! +1 to your next roll.
>>565510
You get thrown through the air as it slams into you, and would have had a hard landing if Boon hadn't caught you and put you back on your feet. Looks like you've got a fight on your hands!
GIANT BADGER[/16] 25/8 hits/wounds
Julia: 5/5
>Boon: 5/5
Figworth: 5/5
>>565517
She manages to pull herself to her hooves. "I'll… see what I can do."
With that, she stumbles off.
"So…" Cutter begins. "Do you remember anything from last night, miss Magistre?"
>>565522
"I'll, ah… How about you, uh, train some of the militia?"
>>565520
Stream and Moondancer are snuggled against you, but the rest are gone.
>>565518
You missed, and it's claws knocked you away from your position!
>>565521
One manages to hit and burns it badly, while Boon shoots it right in the knee. It roars as it starts limping.
Boon gets +2, by the way.
GIANT BADGER 18/7 hits/wounds
Julia: 2/5
>Boon: 5/5
Figworth: 3/5
She manages to pull herself to her hooves. "I'll… see what I can do."
With that, she stumbles off.
"So…" Cutter begins. "Do you remember anything from last night, miss Magistre?"
>>565522
"I'll, ah… How about you, uh, train some of the militia?"
>>565520
Stream and Moondancer are snuggled against you, but the rest are gone.
>>565518
You missed, and it's claws knocked you away from your position!
>>565521
One manages to hit and burns it badly, while Boon shoots it right in the knee. It roars as it starts limping.
Boon gets +2, by the way.
GIANT BADGER 18/7 hits/wounds
Julia: 2/5
>Boon: 5/5
Figworth: 3/5
>>565532
Roll to see how many you manage to round up.
>>565533
"No promises~"
>>565529
Right in the shoulder above the knee Boon took out! It roars as it's flesh starts sizzling.
>>565535
One hits just above it's eye, but the other goes wide as it knocks you to the ground! Before it can do anything about it, Boon draws it's attention by shooting it in the leg again.
GIANT BADGER 3/7 hits/wounds
Julia: Helpless/4
>Boon: 5/5
Figworth: 3/5
Roll to see how many you manage to round up.
>>565533
"No promises~"
>>565529
Right in the shoulder above the knee Boon took out! It roars as it's flesh starts sizzling.
>>565535
One hits just above it's eye, but the other goes wide as it knocks you to the ground! Before it can do anything about it, Boon draws it's attention by shooting it in the leg again.
GIANT BADGER 3/7 hits/wounds
Julia: Helpless/4
>Boon: 5/5
Figworth: 3/5
>>565543
"Alright… But where did she get lacy black socks?"
>>565542
He's not in his barracks. Justicia seems to have gathered the militia for some reason.
>>565539
You manage to round up almost all of them, even picking up a few volunteers.
"So, uh…" one of them begins. "What exactly are we doing?"
>>565540
Before you can line it up, you get swatted aside.
>>565541
You're still down, but you're fine for now. Boon hits something big inside it, making it roar as it goes down!
GIANT BADGER Helpless/5 hits/wounds
Julia: Helpless/4
>Boon: 5/5
Figworth: Helpless/4
"Alright… But where did she get lacy black socks?"
>>565542
He's not in his barracks. Justicia seems to have gathered the militia for some reason.
>>565539
You manage to round up almost all of them, even picking up a few volunteers.
"So, uh…" one of them begins. "What exactly are we doing?"
>>565540
Before you can line it up, you get swatted aside.
>>565541
You're still down, but you're fine for now. Boon hits something big inside it, making it roar as it goes down!
GIANT BADGER Helpless/5 hits/wounds
Julia: Helpless/4
>Boon: 5/5
Figworth: Helpless/4
>>565554
That badger has some really sharp claws. Maybe just laying down is a good idea…
>>565555
It lashes out at you and scores a hit before Boon shoots out another knee.
"This fight ain't over yet! I've got a potion the old man can use to get kicking again!"
GIANT BADGER 20/5 hits/wounds
Julia: 3/4
>Boon: 3/5
Figworth: Helpless/3
That badger has some really sharp claws. Maybe just laying down is a good idea…
>>565555
It lashes out at you and scores a hit before Boon shoots out another knee.
"This fight ain't over yet! I've got a potion the old man can use to get kicking again!"
GIANT BADGER 20/5 hits/wounds
Julia: 3/4
>Boon: 3/5
Figworth: Helpless/3
>>565560
Eventually, she comes back in with three glasses of water, tossing hers back as Cutter does the same.
"Well… that was certainly something."
>>565558
>>565561
Boon draws it's attention but almost goes down! Figworth still isn't up!
Use healing potion?
>>565562
A decent start; at least they stopped hitting themselves in the head. Now you just need to teach them to hit other stuff…
Julia: 3/4
>Boon: 1/5
Figworth: Helpless/3
Eventually, she comes back in with three glasses of water, tossing hers back as Cutter does the same.
"Well… that was certainly something."
>>565558
>>565561
Boon draws it's attention but almost goes down! Figworth still isn't up!
Use healing potion?
>>565562
A decent start; at least they stopped hitting themselves in the head. Now you just need to teach them to hit other stuff…
Julia: 3/4
>Boon: 1/5
Figworth: Helpless/3
>>565567
Your shot goes right through the small of it's shoulderblade, making it scream as more of it's flesh burns.
>>565568
Full hits and wounds.
In a perfect one-two punch with Figworth, Bessie barks and knocks the badger down.
GIANT BADGER Helpless/4 hits/wounds
Julia: 5/5
>Boon: 1/5
Figworth: 5/3
>>565569
She blushes as she realizes she's still wearing the socks and begins removing them.
"Maybe minus a few more embarrassing bits."
Cutter clears his throat.
"Well, it's been interesting but I really must be going I'll be at my post if you need me good day ladies!"
He leaves in a barely controlled trot, nearly tripping as he rushes out the door.
>>565570
Your authoritative mentoring gets them doing the right moves in no time! They've got the basics down; how about a little one-on-one?
Each sparring match requires a roll of 3d10.
Your shot goes right through the small of it's shoulderblade, making it scream as more of it's flesh burns.
>>565568
Full hits and wounds.
In a perfect one-two punch with Figworth, Bessie barks and knocks the badger down.
GIANT BADGER Helpless/4 hits/wounds
Julia: 5/5
>Boon: 1/5
Figworth: 5/3
>>565569
She blushes as she realizes she's still wearing the socks and begins removing them.
"Maybe minus a few more embarrassing bits."
Cutter clears his throat.
"Well, it's been interesting but I really must be going I'll be at my post if you need me good day ladies!"
He leaves in a barely controlled trot, nearly tripping as he rushes out the door.
>>565570
Your authoritative mentoring gets them doing the right moves in no time! They've got the basics down; how about a little one-on-one?
Each sparring match requires a roll of 3d10.
>>565572
Oops, looks like you've aggravated that old stomach injury again. Maybe that healing potion you have would help?
>>565573
Some goddess. You shoot yourself in the side.
Boon gets hit by a claw swipe and goes down.
GIANT BADGER 25/4 hits/wounds
Julia: helpless/4
>Boon: helpless/4
Figworth: helpless/2 DANGER!
Oops, looks like you've aggravated that old stomach injury again. Maybe that healing potion you have would help?
>>565573
Some goddess. You shoot yourself in the side.
Boon gets hit by a claw swipe and goes down.
GIANT BADGER 25/4 hits/wounds
Julia: helpless/4
>Boon: helpless/4
Figworth: helpless/2 DANGER!
>>565578
"I can't believe he saw me in lingerie!" Geneva squeals, her face crimson as she hurries to stuff her socks back beneath her bed.
"Now I'll never be able to look at him again!"
>>565580
You're up, but Boon gets clipped.
"He's a lively one, that's for sure!"
>>565579
Zap. That's definitely hurting him. In fact, he's started bleeding rather profusely.
GIANT BADGER 15/4 hits/wounds
Julia: 5/4
>Boon: 4/4
Figworth: 5/4
"I can't believe he saw me in lingerie!" Geneva squeals, her face crimson as she hurries to stuff her socks back beneath her bed.
"Now I'll never be able to look at him again!"
>>565580
You're up, but Boon gets clipped.
"He's a lively one, that's for sure!"
>>565579
Zap. That's definitely hurting him. In fact, he's started bleeding rather profusely.
GIANT BADGER 15/4 hits/wounds
Julia: 5/4
>Boon: 4/4
Figworth: 5/4
>>565582
That seems to motivate him at first, but then he stumbles and manages to knock himself out.
The other six militia groan and facehoof.
>>565583
Right in the side! Didn't hit anything big that time, but you've definitely got his attention.
>>565584
…The bolters shoot the other way, you big dummy.
Boon puts a shot right through it's gut; now it's definitely moving slower.
GIANT BADGER 7/4 hits/wounds
Julia: helpless/3
>Boon: 4/4
Figworth: 5/4
That seems to motivate him at first, but then he stumbles and manages to knock himself out.
The other six militia groan and facehoof.
>>565583
Right in the side! Didn't hit anything big that time, but you've definitely got his attention.
>>565584
…The bolters shoot the other way, you big dummy.
Boon puts a shot right through it's gut; now it's definitely moving slower.
GIANT BADGER 7/4 hits/wounds
Julia: helpless/3
>Boon: 4/4
Figworth: 5/4
>>565585
"I know! That means it'll be awkward every time we get together, so I can't be around him or I'll start doing something stupid because I'm nervous!
Wait, why would he be embarrassed? It's not like I'm attractive or anything…"
>>565587
Bam! Right through the chest!
The monstrous rodent collapses, taking great heaving breaths.
>>565588
Potions all gone, but you're good as new! Boon only makes a meat shot, but that's enough for Figworth's new toy to finish taking it down.
GIANT BADGER helpless/2 hits/wounds
Julia: 5/5
>Boon: 4/4
Figworth: 5/4
>>565589
This one's a mare, who seems a bit intimidated by your size. roll 3d10.
"I know! That means it'll be awkward every time we get together, so I can't be around him or I'll start doing something stupid because I'm nervous!
Wait, why would he be embarrassed? It's not like I'm attractive or anything…"
>>565587
Bam! Right through the chest!
The monstrous rodent collapses, taking great heaving breaths.
>>565588
Potions all gone, but you're good as new! Boon only makes a meat shot, but that's enough for Figworth's new toy to finish taking it down.
GIANT BADGER helpless/2 hits/wounds
Julia: 5/5
>Boon: 4/4
Figworth: 5/4
>>565589
This one's a mare, who seems a bit intimidated by your size. roll 3d10.
>>565591
>>565592
As Julia slams it backwards, Boon and Figworth both line up, firing simutaneously into each eye. The giant badger screams, then collapses to the ground, twitching a few times before it goes still.
Everything's quiet for a moment as you all wait for any sign of life from the beast. When none comes, Boon sighs and wipes his brow.
"Well that were something different."
>>565592
As Julia slams it backwards, Boon and Figworth both line up, firing simutaneously into each eye. The giant badger screams, then collapses to the ground, twitching a few times before it goes still.
Everything's quiet for a moment as you all wait for any sign of life from the beast. When none comes, Boon sighs and wipes his brow.
"Well that were something different."
>>565601
Roll to see how well you do in your hungover state.
>>565600
She shows good promise, but makes a clumsy mistake right at the end that knocks her on her flanks. There's scattered stomping/clapping as she walks off the field.
An eager-looking zebra jumps forward, grinning as he dances back and forth.
>>565602
>>565603
He shrugs.
"We could always try to go through the woods while it's still dark out, but that might be dangerous if we run into something before we reach the town."
Roll to see how well you do in your hungover state.
>>565600
She shows good promise, but makes a clumsy mistake right at the end that knocks her on her flanks. There's scattered stomping/clapping as she walks off the field.
An eager-looking zebra jumps forward, grinning as he dances back and forth.
>>565602
>>565603
He shrugs.
"We could always try to go through the woods while it's still dark out, but that might be dangerous if we run into something before we reach the town."
>>565605
You're presentable, at least.
"I don't know about you, but I think we should just take it easy today," Geneva groans.
"Those scouts should get back today; that seems simple enough to deal with."
>>565606
For conveniences sake, we can skip over the night and have you arrive back at Horton in the morning, where the other players are currently at.
>>565607
He starts out really strong, but burns out fast, ending up on his flanks as well.
He's replaced by a nervous billy-goat, holding his pole with shaky hooves.
You're presentable, at least.
"I don't know about you, but I think we should just take it easy today," Geneva groans.
"Those scouts should get back today; that seems simple enough to deal with."
>>565606
For conveniences sake, we can skip over the night and have you arrive back at Horton in the morning, where the other players are currently at.
>>565607
He starts out really strong, but burns out fast, ending up on his flanks as well.
He's replaced by a nervous billy-goat, holding his pole with shaky hooves.
>>565618
It takes him a minute, but he finally nods.
"Thats… pretty strange. But that ain't what spooked ye, is it?"
>>565617
Even with you going easy on him, he barely keeps hold of his pole most of the time. Maybe he isn't cut out for the militia after all.
Up next, it's… Amor?
>>565620
Distracted until later.
It takes him a minute, but he finally nods.
"Thats… pretty strange. But that ain't what spooked ye, is it?"
>>565617
Even with you going easy on him, he barely keeps hold of his pole most of the time. Maybe he isn't cut out for the militia after all.
Up next, it's… Amor?
>>565620
Distracted until later.
>>565619
>>565621
SHake my head and look at the fire.
"So… One of them was there, when the Advent attacked, and was on the wrong side of things. She killed herself.
Tried to. But they got to her before the drugs worked.
She… Killed herself and her lover. With one of the blasters.
But that's not the worst part."
Put a talon in front of my beak, stopping a few sobs and the hurge to throw up.
"She was pregnant."
>>565621
SHake my head and look at the fire.
"So… One of them was there, when the Advent attacked, and was on the wrong side of things. She killed herself.
Tried to. But they got to her before the drugs worked.
She… Killed herself and her lover. With one of the blasters.
But that's not the worst part."
Put a talon in front of my beak, stopping a few sobs and the hurge to throw up.
"She was pregnant."
>>565623
The strange psychiatrist pony and assistant to Celery Stalk.
He catches you off guard at first, and though you manage to put him at a disadvantage for the rest of the fight, he's actually good enough to give you a workout.
>>565622
"…Oh dear Maker…"
He wraps you tightly in a hug.
"I am so, so sorry ye had to see that."
The strange psychiatrist pony and assistant to Celery Stalk.
He catches you off guard at first, and though you manage to put him at a disadvantage for the rest of the fight, he's actually good enough to give you a workout.
>>565622
"…Oh dear Maker…"
He wraps you tightly in a hug.
"I am so, so sorry ye had to see that."
>>565624
"Well Amor, you are a good one. Made me think twice of going all out on you the first time friend."
I then look at the others.
"Now do you see how Amor fights? That is how one must fight, with strength and courage at their heart and a vibrant yet calculating mind at the head. I hope you recruits learned a thing or two at this training." I grin at them.
"Now tomorrow we will train more and work out on those stamina. Running exercise at the morning till afternoon, got it?"
"Well Amor, you are a good one. Made me think twice of going all out on you the first time friend."
I then look at the others.
"Now do you see how Amor fights? That is how one must fight, with strength and courage at their heart and a vibrant yet calculating mind at the head. I hope you recruits learned a thing or two at this training." I grin at them.
"Now tomorrow we will train more and work out on those stamina. Running exercise at the morning till afternoon, got it?"
>>565633
>>565632
"…Right, the name means nothing to you.
They are… Like…
Monsters that rule this continent. And sixty thousand years ago they kicked those who lived here, through their rituals and their subtelty, and siezed power. Forever.
To this day, those same… Things are still alive, because they are immortal.
And the faces, oh god, their faces…"
>>565632
"…Right, the name means nothing to you.
They are… Like…
Monsters that rule this continent. And sixty thousand years ago they kicked those who lived here, through their rituals and their subtelty, and siezed power. Forever.
To this day, those same… Things are still alive, because they are immortal.
And the faces, oh god, their faces…"
>>565640
Boon remains quiet for a moment.
"…You know what I think? I think these Advent sound just like any other bogeyman who turn out to be real. And just like all those other bogeymen, they probably ain't so special once ye know how to kill them. And there's always a way to kill them."
>>565643
"The whole town's talking about it! Man, if you don't know that much, you must be denser than an anvil to not hear ponies chattering about it!"
Boon remains quiet for a moment.
"…You know what I think? I think these Advent sound just like any other bogeyman who turn out to be real. And just like all those other bogeymen, they probably ain't so special once ye know how to kill them. And there's always a way to kill them."
>>565643
"The whole town's talking about it! Man, if you don't know that much, you must be denser than an anvil to not hear ponies chattering about it!"
>>565649
"You know, the guard with the blindfold on all the time? Justicia or something? I heard she came back with one of the militia half-dead on her back. There's a hundred different stories about what actually happened out there going around, it's all anypony can talk about! You were actually there, what happened?"
"You know, the guard with the blindfold on all the time? Justicia or something? I heard she came back with one of the militia half-dead on her back. There's a hundred different stories about what actually happened out there going around, it's all anypony can talk about! You were actually there, what happened?"
>>565650
I chuckle.
"Ah! That one, its all a misunderstanding. Justicia herself is pretty embarrased at what happened since she did not intend to do those… things to that jackal. All I can say is that we are pretty lucky no one died that day since they are too many to handle and too few guards to spare, that is why training more militia is a must and once we've done that we will go and try to access the farm-land area's again if we can."
I chuckle.
"Ah! That one, its all a misunderstanding. Justicia herself is pretty embarrased at what happened since she did not intend to do those… things to that jackal. All I can say is that we are pretty lucky no one died that day since they are too many to handle and too few guards to spare, that is why training more militia is a must and once we've done that we will go and try to access the farm-land area's again if we can."
>>565652
I smile at Crookear and chuckle.
"Uhhmmm Naahh… it wasn't that big. Almost as tall as you and me you know. I just hit it in the head and down it goes. Though the boar is running away from the jackals if I remember correctly that is why it attacked us."
"Truthfully during those moments I was thinking of just sleeping the whole day and letting Justicia handle the job but it turns out that is whats nature's plan all along."
"So how about you Crookear? Anything happened in town while I was gone during those times?"
I smile at Crookear and chuckle.
"Uhhmmm Naahh… it wasn't that big. Almost as tall as you and me you know. I just hit it in the head and down it goes. Though the boar is running away from the jackals if I remember correctly that is why it attacked us."
"Truthfully during those moments I was thinking of just sleeping the whole day and letting Justicia handle the job but it turns out that is whats nature's plan all along."
"So how about you Crookear? Anything happened in town while I was gone during those times?"
>>566242
Yep, he's been sticking close to you this whole time. Right now he's sniffing at the gates.
>>566243
Boon nods grimly. "Yep. Afraid this just can't wait."
One of the guards says that she hasn't left the townhouse yet today. You'll probably find her there.
>>566246
Relatively, though your head still hurts. The scouts should be in today.
Yep, he's been sticking close to you this whole time. Right now he's sniffing at the gates.
>>566243
Boon nods grimly. "Yep. Afraid this just can't wait."
One of the guards says that she hasn't left the townhouse yet today. You'll probably find her there.
>>566246
Relatively, though your head still hurts. The scouts should be in today.
>>566346
"I doubt it.
These guys seem to only take on stuff that gets really big.
Or so I've been told. The ones who killed the tribals might be a different faction.
Oh, and here comes another favorite of mine.
The tribals sacrificed one of their own to summon a demon as counteroffense to the guys with ray guns attacking them."
"I doubt it.
These guys seem to only take on stuff that gets really big.
Or so I've been told. The ones who killed the tribals might be a different faction.
Oh, and here comes another favorite of mine.
The tribals sacrificed one of their own to summon a demon as counteroffense to the guys with ray guns attacking them."
>>566360
Open one of my guns.
"First talon witness, let's say.
We found a bunch of these in the ruins.
The summoning, it was a hunch but the surroundings confirmed it.
One of the natives had been killed from the inside in a ritualistic fashion.
Let's just say I've seen it before, in manehatten.
Being a prize investigator has its perks."
Open one of my guns.
"First talon witness, let's say.
We found a bunch of these in the ruins.
The summoning, it was a hunch but the surroundings confirmed it.
One of the natives had been killed from the inside in a ritualistic fashion.
Let's just say I've seen it before, in manehatten.
Being a prize investigator has its perks."
>>566362
"Moondancer? Isn't that the mare who likes working with wood? Wait a sec…" She takes a sniff, then leans toward you and starts sniffing.
"Not just her, but Stream too… Holly… Ruby?…"
She blinks, then leans back and grins at you.
"You sly dog."
>>566375
He panics at first and whacks himself in the head, but when he finally gets back up he shows some decent fighting skills. Even if you were holding back, the fact he manage to hold his own against you is impressive, which is reflected in the applause that follows him out of the ring.
A Unicorn mare approaches next, apparently unable to decide whether to hold it with her hooves or magic. next 3d10.
"Moondancer? Isn't that the mare who likes working with wood? Wait a sec…" She takes a sniff, then leans toward you and starts sniffing.
"Not just her, but Stream too… Holly… Ruby?…"
She blinks, then leans back and grins at you.
"You sly dog."
>>566375
He panics at first and whacks himself in the head, but when he finally gets back up he shows some decent fighting skills. Even if you were holding back, the fact he manage to hold his own against you is impressive, which is reflected in the applause that follows him out of the ring.
A Unicorn mare approaches next, apparently unable to decide whether to hold it with her hooves or magic. next 3d10.
>>566367
"This is a lot to process… and cause for great, great concern."
Turn to Boon.
"Get me the scout captain, right now. No bullshit this time, excuse my french, get her here whether she wants to come or not."
Back to the rest.
"I want to get every little detail. What these… ancient things are, how that settlement was attacked, if there was any apparent weakness in their defenses. I will not let Horton fall."
"This is a lot to process… and cause for great, great concern."
Turn to Boon.
"Get me the scout captain, right now. No bullshit this time, excuse my french, get her here whether she wants to come or not."
Back to the rest.
"I want to get every little detail. What these… ancient things are, how that settlement was attacked, if there was any apparent weakness in their defenses. I will not let Horton fall."
>>566382
Her indecisiveness gives her an unpredicability that lets her land a hit that sends you onto your flank. however, as you're shaking the stars out of your vision it finally backfires as she trips herself up. Finally settling on using her TK, she manages to finish passably well.
She's replaced by a middle-aged donkey leaning on his pole. He cackles as he motions for you to come to him.
"Ready fer yer spankin', youngun?"
>>566386
He nods and runs off.
Geneva sits down and wipes her brow.
"This is… a lot to take in. At least we know we aren't the first ones here. What are the natives like? What race are they?"
>>566391
"Suuure… and a big, strong dog like you couldn't possibly win against four soft, squishy ponies, right?"
>>566399
A lot, more than fifty if Boon is correct.
Her indecisiveness gives her an unpredicability that lets her land a hit that sends you onto your flank. however, as you're shaking the stars out of your vision it finally backfires as she trips herself up. Finally settling on using her TK, she manages to finish passably well.
She's replaced by a middle-aged donkey leaning on his pole. He cackles as he motions for you to come to him.
"Ready fer yer spankin', youngun?"
>>566386
He nods and runs off.
Geneva sits down and wipes her brow.
"This is… a lot to take in. At least we know we aren't the first ones here. What are the natives like? What race are they?"
>>566391
"Suuure… and a big, strong dog like you couldn't possibly win against four soft, squishy ponies, right?"
>>566399
A lot, more than fifty if Boon is correct.
>>566405
Not much. Looks like creaky bones have left this poor fellow with a body that just can't keep up with the strength of his spirit. You feel a little guilty as he limps off.
The next to last militiapony is a griffon, who cracks his neck as he enters the ring.
"Let's just get this over with."
>>566414
"Aw, don't worry about it. I'm not judging you. Though now I have to wonder about why you keep dropping things while you're working in my forge…" she giggles as she looks at you knowingly.
>>566406
"…How did you find all this out?"
Not much. Looks like creaky bones have left this poor fellow with a body that just can't keep up with the strength of his spirit. You feel a little guilty as he limps off.
The next to last militiapony is a griffon, who cracks his neck as he enters the ring.
"Let's just get this over with."
>>566414
"Aw, don't worry about it. I'm not judging you. Though now I have to wonder about why you keep dropping things while you're working in my forge…" she giggles as she looks at you knowingly.
>>566406
"…How did you find all this out?"
>>566423
He's surprisingly good, managing to force you back several feet before you manage to recover. However, he seems to lack stamina, ending the fight panting as he leans on his pole.
The last militiapony is a Crystal, Her body radiating a sort of warmth as she bounces from side to side.
"My turn!"
>>566431
>>566429
"Swords, arrows, and magitek weaponry are not primitive!"
Boon enters with Venture in tow.
"Naow, whut's all this about?"
>>566428
Geneva arches an eyebrow.
"…come again?"
He's surprisingly good, managing to force you back several feet before you manage to recover. However, he seems to lack stamina, ending the fight panting as he leans on his pole.
The last militiapony is a Crystal, Her body radiating a sort of warmth as she bounces from side to side.
"My turn!"
>>566431
>>566429
"Swords, arrows, and magitek weaponry are not primitive!"
Boon enters with Venture in tow.
"Naow, whut's all this about?"
>>566428
Geneva arches an eyebrow.
"…come again?"
>>566431
"As long as it's worse than what we have…"
>>566439
Nod.
"Ah, yes, thank you Boon. Venture, I know you don't like to be told how to do your job, but I will need your scouts to be working a lot more in the future. The latest report is more than concerning, and I will need scouts to patrol the surrounding area and make sure we will not be attacked. When workers are out in the field, the scouts will have to extend the patrols to a safe distance of the fields."
"As long as it's worse than what we have…"
>>566439
Nod.
"Ah, yes, thank you Boon. Venture, I know you don't like to be told how to do your job, but I will need your scouts to be working a lot more in the future. The latest report is more than concerning, and I will need scouts to patrol the surrounding area and make sure we will not be attacked. When workers are out in the field, the scouts will have to extend the patrols to a safe distance of the fields."
>>566452
"Oh, I don't mind what you get up to in your free time. After all, a few stallions have actually caught my eye…"
She titters and shakes her head.
"Well, I better get going. See you around, boy-toy!"
With that, she sashays off.
>>566450
Where to?
>>566449
Venture listens raptly to Julia's story, her serious expression never changing. Finally, she nods and stands up.
"I agree, we need more scouting to make sure the area's safe. I'm also going to give orders that if natives are encountered scouts are not to engage, but retreat and report back."
"Oh, I don't mind what you get up to in your free time. After all, a few stallions have actually caught my eye…"
She titters and shakes her head.
"Well, I better get going. See you around, boy-toy!"
With that, she sashays off.
>>566450
Where to?
>>566449
Venture listens raptly to Julia's story, her serious expression never changing. Finally, she nods and stands up.
"I agree, we need more scouting to make sure the area's safe. I'm also going to give orders that if natives are encountered scouts are not to engage, but retreat and report back."
>>566468
Justicia's over in the commons, training some militia. Askeladd's here too. Amor's over in the corner, watching the militia passively.
>>566470
She's energetic, but her aggressiveness leaves something to be desired. Still, a decent showing.
Ambrosia exits the courthouse. Maybe she has news to share?
>>566471
Once you leave the office, she sighs and rubs her temples. "Whut a fuckin' mess this is."
Justicia's over in the commons, training some militia. Askeladd's here too. Amor's over in the corner, watching the militia passively.
>>566470
She's energetic, but her aggressiveness leaves something to be desired. Still, a decent showing.
Ambrosia exits the courthouse. Maybe she has news to share?
>>566471
Once you leave the office, she sighs and rubs her temples. "Whut a fuckin' mess this is."
>>566473
"Really? At least we know who ta blame now."
She shakes her head and sighs.
"Yew two are jest magnets fer trouble, ain't ye?"
>>566474
"Thanks! I had fun!"
Looks like that's all of them… wait, here comes a late entry! It's a female pegasus with her leg in a cast.
"Hi, I'm Wheat Fields! Am I too late to join?"
>>566468
Wait… Is that Wheat Fields entering the ring?
"Really? At least we know who ta blame now."
She shakes her head and sighs.
"Yew two are jest magnets fer trouble, ain't ye?"
>>566474
"Thanks! I had fun!"
Looks like that's all of them… wait, here comes a late entry! It's a female pegasus with her leg in a cast.
"Hi, I'm Wheat Fields! Am I too late to join?"
>>566468
Wait… Is that Wheat Fields entering the ring?
>>566480
It takes her a while to get used to it, but once she gets the hang of it she starts coming after you with startling ferocity, pushing you back until you make a mistake and get whacked in the side of the head, collapsing in a heap.
Her pole drops as her hooves fly to her mouth.
"Sorry sorry sorry! Are you okay?"
>>566481
Speak of the devil. Here she comes, and she looks absolutely livid.
It takes her a while to get used to it, but once she gets the hang of it she starts coming after you with startling ferocity, pushing you back until you make a mistake and get whacked in the side of the head, collapsing in a heap.
Her pole drops as her hooves fly to her mouth.
"Sorry sorry sorry! Are you okay?"
>>566481
Speak of the devil. Here she comes, and she looks absolutely livid.
>>566483
"A' course. An' if'n any mer ruins are found, they ain't te be explored with any group smaller'n three ponies."
>>566485
>>566484
She giggles and blushes. "Really? My friend's a really good fighter, so I want to learn to fight too!"
Before she can continue, a demon from the very pits of Tartarus appears trailing steam and smoke.
"WHEAT FIELDS!!!" Doctor Sweetherb roars. "WHAT IN THE NAME OF CELESTIA'S HOLY TEATS DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?"
"A' course. An' if'n any mer ruins are found, they ain't te be explored with any group smaller'n three ponies."
>>566485
>>566484
She giggles and blushes. "Really? My friend's a really good fighter, so I want to learn to fight too!"
Before she can continue, a demon from the very pits of Tartarus appears trailing steam and smoke.
"WHEAT FIELDS!!!" Doctor Sweetherb roars. "WHAT IN THE NAME OF CELESTIA'S HOLY TEATS DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?"
>>566487
She nods, then looks around as a small silence ensues.
When no move is made to continue the conversation, she bites her lip and starts fidgeting.
>>566488
"Out of my way, I have an unruly patient who needs her bedrest," she growls as she takes Wheat Fields by the ear and starts dragging her back to the clinic. "We need to have a talk about proper care for a broken limb, Miss Fields."
>>566489
Fields shoots you a pleading look as she gets dragged away.
She nods, then looks around as a small silence ensues.
When no move is made to continue the conversation, she bites her lip and starts fidgeting.
>>566488
"Out of my way, I have an unruly patient who needs her bedrest," she growls as she takes Wheat Fields by the ear and starts dragging her back to the clinic. "We need to have a talk about proper care for a broken limb, Miss Fields."
>>566489
Fields shoots you a pleading look as she gets dragged away.
>>566491
She sighs and hangs her head.
"Ah'm sorry about earlier, all right? I jest… Ah get real protective of mah ponies, an' usually when important ponies come meddling, they've got some selfish motive.
Ah pegged ye wrong, and made a right fool of meself."
>>566492
She stares you down and growls. The staredown isn't as effective as it would usually be, considering the fact that you're blind.
"This patient has given me nothing but trouble ever since she regained her mobility! I don't want her fracturing her leg again! Now out of my way."
>>566493
She gives you the Puppy Dog Pout. Rollan for effectiveness. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
She sighs and hangs her head.
"Ah'm sorry about earlier, all right? I jest… Ah get real protective of mah ponies, an' usually when important ponies come meddling, they've got some selfish motive.
Ah pegged ye wrong, and made a right fool of meself."
>>566492
She stares you down and growls. The staredown isn't as effective as it would usually be, considering the fact that you're blind.
"This patient has given me nothing but trouble ever since she regained her mobility! I don't want her fracturing her leg again! Now out of my way."
>>566493
She gives you the Puppy Dog Pout. Rollan for effectiveness. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>566500
Dog immediately starts barking at the tall grass, refusing to go anywhere near it.
The rest of your plants are growing nicely for now. You should probably harvest any ingredients that are ready.
>>566499
She nods as she shakes your hoof, leaving it sticky and wet.
"Well, Ah'm off ta deal with this crisis on mah end. Ye take care now, ya hear?"
With that, she's out the door.
Dog immediately starts barking at the tall grass, refusing to go anywhere near it.
The rest of your plants are growing nicely for now. You should probably harvest any ingredients that are ready.
>>566499
She nods as she shakes your hoof, leaving it sticky and wet.
"Well, Ah'm off ta deal with this crisis on mah end. Ye take care now, ya hear?"
With that, she's out the door.
>>566498
Sweetherb snorts, pawing at the ground. "That still doesn't mean she can run off whenever she pleases!" Her words carry a hint of uncertainty, though.
>>566504
A decent crop. Nothing spectacular, but certainly nothing to sneeze at either. Are there any potions in particular you wish to make?
>>566503
You wipe it off on the floor. Now it's sticky, wet, and grimy.
Sweetherb snorts, pawing at the ground. "That still doesn't mean she can run off whenever she pleases!" Her words carry a hint of uncertainty, though.
>>566504
A decent crop. Nothing spectacular, but certainly nothing to sneeze at either. Are there any potions in particular you wish to make?
>>566503
You wipe it off on the floor. Now it's sticky, wet, and grimy.
>>566505
"I realize you're worried about your patients, but you don't have to take it too far! If I can show her some basics of fighting, maybe next time she'll have a better fighting chance when something happens! Physical conditions shouldn't hold back progress, not here where every able pony is worth their weight in gold!"
"I realize you're worried about your patients, but you don't have to take it too far! If I can show her some basics of fighting, maybe next time she'll have a better fighting chance when something happens! Physical conditions shouldn't hold back progress, not here where every able pony is worth their weight in gold!"
>>566515
"She means well," Fields grouses, rubbing her ear. "She's just a little protective is all."
She rubs her cast absentmindedly.
"Thanks for sticking up for me. I don't wanna know what she had planned for me this time."
>>566516
His expression goes serious.
"I take it we're expecting trouble, and soon."
"She means well," Fields grouses, rubbing her ear. "She's just a little protective is all."
She rubs her cast absentmindedly.
"Thanks for sticking up for me. I don't wanna know what she had planned for me this time."
>>566516
His expression goes serious.
"I take it we're expecting trouble, and soon."
>>566537
He hums and looks out at the woods.
"Looks like we finished clearing the forest around the town just in time. We've got clear firing lines all along the perimeter, and the first watchtower just needs some finishing touches. I'll double the guards on the wall and have the cannon cleaned and prepped, just in case. We'll also need to double guard details on work crews… But that would stretch us too thin if we send too many beyond the walls. I suggest keeping most of the workers in town next week, focus on construction and building the defenses. That should give us time to raise and train some more militia; hopefully it will be enough…"
He hums and looks out at the woods.
"Looks like we finished clearing the forest around the town just in time. We've got clear firing lines all along the perimeter, and the first watchtower just needs some finishing touches. I'll double the guards on the wall and have the cannon cleaned and prepped, just in case. We'll also need to double guard details on work crews… But that would stretch us too thin if we send too many beyond the walls. I suggest keeping most of the workers in town next week, focus on construction and building the defenses. That should give us time to raise and train some more militia; hopefully it will be enough…"
>>566538
Nod.
"A good advice. We can't do much with food if there is no town to speak of… You must also know that the scouts will be on the lookout as well. Their orders are to retreat if they spot any natives, especially if it is a larger force. The same goes for your guards. If you are out there with the workers, do not try to engage."
Nod.
"A good advice. We can't do much with food if there is no town to speak of… You must also know that the scouts will be on the lookout as well. Their orders are to retreat if they spot any natives, especially if it is a larger force. The same goes for your guards. If you are out there with the workers, do not try to engage."
>>566539
"Scouts can run because they only have their own hides to worry about. If guards run, settlers will die.
Still, I understand your intention. If we get attacked, the guards will take a defensive rearguard action as the settlers retreat inside the walls. Once the civilians are safe, the guards will retreat inside and shut the gates behind them."
"Scouts can run because they only have their own hides to worry about. If guards run, settlers will die.
Still, I understand your intention. If we get attacked, the guards will take a defensive rearguard action as the settlers retreat inside the walls. Once the civilians are safe, the guards will retreat inside and shut the gates behind them."
>>566543
Before you leave, Venture stops you.
"Ah got news fer ye and Boon here. An' it ain't the nice kind."
>>566544
"Exactly. Though if there really are multiple tribes, perhaps some of them will be friendly? In any case, we won't engage unless attacked.
Askeladd and Justicia have begun training the militia. With any luck they'll be a respectable fighting force by the time we need them."
Before you leave, Venture stops you.
"Ah got news fer ye and Boon here. An' it ain't the nice kind."
>>566544
"Exactly. Though if there really are multiple tribes, perhaps some of them will be friendly? In any case, we won't engage unless attacked.
Askeladd and Justicia have begun training the militia. With any luck they'll be a respectable fighting force by the time we need them."
>>566547
"Nah, that's yer job."
She sighs and rubs her head.
"Magistre came te me earlier, an' well… she says she thinks whatever ye ran inta last time may've messed with yer heads. She wants ye under constant watch in case ye go loopy on us."
>>566549
"Send a division of their zealots over the sea to take control of Horton by force?"
"Nah, that's yer job."
She sighs and rubs her head.
"Magistre came te me earlier, an' well… she says she thinks whatever ye ran inta last time may've messed with yer heads. She wants ye under constant watch in case ye go loopy on us."
>>566549
"Send a division of their zealots over the sea to take control of Horton by force?"
>>566553
"Ah know, but ah can't do nothing bout the fact she's gonna have a guard tail ye while yer in town. Thing is, she also wants me te send a scout te keep an eye on each of ye. So here's what we're gonna do…"
She looks you dead in the eye.
"Julia, ye watch Boon like a hawk. If'n he starts gibberin' or foamin' at the mouth, ye hogtie him and bring him back, ye hear?"
She turns and locks eyes with Boon.
"Boon, ye keep yer eyes on this chickie's flanks-" she mutters something you'll have to roll if you want to hear- "-an' knock 'er out at the first sign she's going loopy. Do ye understand?"
"Ah know, but ah can't do nothing bout the fact she's gonna have a guard tail ye while yer in town. Thing is, she also wants me te send a scout te keep an eye on each of ye. So here's what we're gonna do…"
She looks you dead in the eye.
"Julia, ye watch Boon like a hawk. If'n he starts gibberin' or foamin' at the mouth, ye hogtie him and bring him back, ye hear?"
She turns and locks eyes with Boon.
"Boon, ye keep yer eyes on this chickie's flanks-" she mutters something you'll have to roll if you want to hear- "-an' knock 'er out at the first sign she's going loopy. Do ye understand?"
>>566572
"I'm sorry I wasn't able to tell you sooner, but these tests have to be carried out over the course of a week before I can get definitive results.
The long and short of it is, it's a substance designed to alter your physiology and your thought patterns."
>>566573
He chuckles.
"Going so well? It's been nothing but one disaster right after the other. We've just gotten unusually lucky with dealing with them, that's all."
"I'm sorry I wasn't able to tell you sooner, but these tests have to be carried out over the course of a week before I can get definitive results.
The long and short of it is, it's a substance designed to alter your physiology and your thought patterns."
>>566573
He chuckles.
"Going so well? It's been nothing but one disaster right after the other. We've just gotten unusually lucky with dealing with them, that's all."
>>566577
Boon sits down too, looking pale.
"I truly am sorry that I wasn't able to tell you sooner. I promise, even if it did affect you, the results should only be minor.
Still, you got very lucky. This is… one of the most sinister forms of feeding I've seen."
>>566578
"Well, we've certainly taken our share of lumps and bruises. One of the militiaponies came back half-dead from the farming group."
Boon sits down too, looking pale.
"I truly am sorry that I wasn't able to tell you sooner. I promise, even if it did affect you, the results should only be minor.
Still, you got very lucky. This is… one of the most sinister forms of feeding I've seen."
>>566578
"Well, we've certainly taken our share of lumps and bruises. One of the militiaponies came back half-dead from the farming group."
>>566584
"I can't be certain, but if my intuition is correct…
It would have started by making you more complacent, with a desire to feed that would override signals telling you you were eating too much. Eventually, you would start feeling a… pull, towards the plant, that would grow stronger as time went on.
It seems to feed by capturing wildlife, sending them out to feed until they've completely gorged themselves, at which time they return so they can be… consumed."
>>566586
"From what I hear he made a good showing, fighting right up until the last to repel the jackals. That boy will go places, I'll tell you right now."
"I can't be certain, but if my intuition is correct…
It would have started by making you more complacent, with a desire to feed that would override signals telling you you were eating too much. Eventually, you would start feeling a… pull, towards the plant, that would grow stronger as time went on.
It seems to feed by capturing wildlife, sending them out to feed until they've completely gorged themselves, at which time they return so they can be… consumed."
>>566586
"From what I hear he made a good showing, fighting right up until the last to repel the jackals. That boy will go places, I'll tell you right now."
>>566596
Boon walks over and starts gently rubbing your back, letting you purge yourself as he and Sweetherb look on.
>>566602
"Indeed, and it's starting to crop up in more and more ponies. Did you see that mare on the training fields? Her leg was in a cast, and she still managed to beat one of the guards."
>>566605
Nope. In fact, it looks like they managed to make it a proper building now. Keg is working the bar, and looks up as you enter.
"Like the new place?"
Boon walks over and starts gently rubbing your back, letting you purge yourself as he and Sweetherb look on.
>>566602
"Indeed, and it's starting to crop up in more and more ponies. Did you see that mare on the training fields? Her leg was in a cast, and she still managed to beat one of the guards."
>>566605
Nope. In fact, it looks like they managed to make it a proper building now. Keg is working the bar, and looks up as you enter.
"Like the new place?"
>>566609
"Not really. When ponies have their backs against the wall like we do, they tend to start showing some surprising strength. You wouldn't believe the number of scraggly recruits I've seen barely make it through training who turn into first-class soldiers once the fighting starts."
>>566611
He doesn't say anything, just quietly pulls you into a gentle embrace.
>>566613
"Neat! Could you show me a spell you know? Please please please?"
>>566610
It's made from logs and timber, but seems to be of solid construction. A mix of gravel, mud, and sand has been used to caulk the walls, making it airtight and warm inside. There aren't many windows, and they're small ones; perfect for turning the bar into a defensive position if required. There's even some rooms in the back, including separate bedrooms for you and Keg.
"Not really. When ponies have their backs against the wall like we do, they tend to start showing some surprising strength. You wouldn't believe the number of scraggly recruits I've seen barely make it through training who turn into first-class soldiers once the fighting starts."
>>566611
He doesn't say anything, just quietly pulls you into a gentle embrace.
>>566613
"Neat! Could you show me a spell you know? Please please please?"
>>566610
It's made from logs and timber, but seems to be of solid construction. A mix of gravel, mud, and sand has been used to caulk the walls, making it airtight and warm inside. There aren't many windows, and they're small ones; perfect for turning the bar into a defensive position if required. There's even some rooms in the back, including separate bedrooms for you and Keg.
>>566621
There's a little trapdoor hidden under a rug.
"Well? Did we do a good job?"
>>566623
"…You're talking about Amor, aren't you?"
She sighs and shakes her head.
"I swear, I didn't tell anypony. Amor is just… very good at reading ponies. And not so good at minding his own business. I'm not surprised he figured it out so quickly."
>>566626
The field goes dark for a moment, brightening as you let the spell dissipate.
"Wow, that's pretty neat! But how do you… Oh, I get it! You make the bad guys blind, but it doesn't affect you at all!"
>>566620
"That's a decent idea. Did you have something in mind?"
There's a little trapdoor hidden under a rug.
"Well? Did we do a good job?"
>>566623
"…You're talking about Amor, aren't you?"
She sighs and shakes her head.
"I swear, I didn't tell anypony. Amor is just… very good at reading ponies. And not so good at minding his own business. I'm not surprised he figured it out so quickly."
>>566626
The field goes dark for a moment, brightening as you let the spell dissipate.
"Wow, that's pretty neat! But how do you… Oh, I get it! You make the bad guys blind, but it doesn't affect you at all!"
>>566620
"That's a decent idea. Did you have something in mind?"
>>566630
He smiles, then blinks as he sees your new weapon.
"What's that thing?"
>>566629
"That sounds perfect. Gives us time to plan out something concrete, too."
>>566633
"Amor is… strange. If I didn't know better, I'd think he was a mind-reader. But of course that's impossible, those are just rumors spread about the Academy!
He's just good at reading ponies. Unfortunately he seems to forget that other ponies can't do the same and… assumes you see things the way he does.
Even so, he really is good at helping ponies deal with traumatic events. He once ended a fight just by whispering something in one of the fighter's ears that made both the fighting ponies back down and settle the matter civilly. Just… give him a chance, okay?"
>>566637
"I'll bet! So, want to train some more while we talk?"
He smiles, then blinks as he sees your new weapon.
"What's that thing?"
>>566629
"That sounds perfect. Gives us time to plan out something concrete, too."
>>566633
"Amor is… strange. If I didn't know better, I'd think he was a mind-reader. But of course that's impossible, those are just rumors spread about the Academy!
He's just good at reading ponies. Unfortunately he seems to forget that other ponies can't do the same and… assumes you see things the way he does.
Even so, he really is good at helping ponies deal with traumatic events. He once ended a fight just by whispering something in one of the fighter's ears that made both the fighting ponies back down and settle the matter civilly. Just… give him a chance, okay?"
>>566637
"I'll bet! So, want to train some more while we talk?"
>>566643
He jumps and blushes faintly, before fixing you with a teasing grin.
"So, if we got to keep an eye on each other, do ye want to sleep in my tent, or should I sleep in yers?"
You both exit the clinic.
>>566644
"I promise. Maybe you could show me some moves?"
This isn't a sparring session, so no 3d10. Instead, you can try to describe a move you want to teach her and roll for how well she learns it.
>>566642
"I'm not the pony to discuss that with, ma'am. You'll have to go to Twitchy for that."
>>566640
"Really?" His eyes light up.
"So you met some natives? What were they like?"
He jumps and blushes faintly, before fixing you with a teasing grin.
"So, if we got to keep an eye on each other, do ye want to sleep in my tent, or should I sleep in yers?"
You both exit the clinic.
>>566644
"I promise. Maybe you could show me some moves?"
This isn't a sparring session, so no 3d10. Instead, you can try to describe a move you want to teach her and roll for how well she learns it.
>>566642
"I'm not the pony to discuss that with, ma'am. You'll have to go to Twitchy for that."
>>566640
"Really?" His eyes light up.
"So you met some natives? What were they like?"
>>566649
He smirks, though his cheeks are still a little pink.
"I guess that makes sense. Should I expect to be cooking dinner for ye too?"
>>566650
"Right now, I'm focused on making sure nothing happens that would ruin those festivities. I'll think about it further when I know the colony's safe."
>>566651
She's a natural! Before long, you're not sure you could land a hit on her if you tried.
"Wow, this is easier than I thought! What next?"
>>566652
His face falls.
"…Oh. What happened?"
He smirks, though his cheeks are still a little pink.
"I guess that makes sense. Should I expect to be cooking dinner for ye too?"
>>566650
"Right now, I'm focused on making sure nothing happens that would ruin those festivities. I'll think about it further when I know the colony's safe."
>>566651
She's a natural! Before long, you're not sure you could land a hit on her if you tried.
"Wow, this is easier than I thought! What next?"
>>566652
His face falls.
"…Oh. What happened?"
>>566655
Justicia's training a pegasus mare in a cast. The mare seems to be winning.
>>566657
"Don't ye mean host? But sure, I suppose I could fill yer bottomless gullet just this once."
He doesn't sound too disappointed about this arrangement…
>>566660
Yup.
"So wait, the natives are killing each other? Did we walk into the middle of some kind of war?"
>>566663
He nods in acknowledgement as he leaves.
Where to next?
>>566662
She just keeps trying to block again, starting to grow frustrated when it becomes clear she's not doing what you want.
"I don't understand! Can we try something else?"
Justicia's training a pegasus mare in a cast. The mare seems to be winning.
>>566657
"Don't ye mean host? But sure, I suppose I could fill yer bottomless gullet just this once."
He doesn't sound too disappointed about this arrangement…
>>566660
Yup.
"So wait, the natives are killing each other? Did we walk into the middle of some kind of war?"
>>566663
He nods in acknowledgement as he leaves.
Where to next?
>>566662
She just keeps trying to block again, starting to grow frustrated when it becomes clear she's not doing what you want.
"I don't understand! Can we try something else?"
>>566667
Better, but she keeps tripping up or failing to follow through.
"I think I can get it. Should we try it again?"
>>566668
That's about everyone who would need to be notified about it. You're free to pursue other tasks.
>>566669
"Well, I'm sure you'll figure it out eventually.
There was a bit of excitement while you were gone; one of the militaponies came back half-dead. Apparently they got attacked by a giant boar and a pack of jackals."
>>566670
He scrunches and looks away, his cheeks growing redder.
Better, but she keeps tripping up or failing to follow through.
"I think I can get it. Should we try it again?"
>>566668
That's about everyone who would need to be notified about it. You're free to pursue other tasks.
>>566669
"Well, I'm sure you'll figure it out eventually.
There was a bit of excitement while you were gone; one of the militaponies came back half-dead. Apparently they got attacked by a giant boar and a pack of jackals."
>>566670
He scrunches and looks away, his cheeks growing redder.
>>566683
"…Well, then where am I supposed to sleep?"
You suspect he already knows the answer, judging by how he's refusing to look at you as he gets redder and redder.
>>566684
"It's a dangerous land. I guess we've got to fight to earn our place here."
>>566682
She's a natural at this!
#Wheat Field has learned Master of Arms!
Wheat Field is now a member of the militia.
"I feel great! Thank you so much for teaching me; now I can help defend the colony!"
"…Well, then where am I supposed to sleep?"
You suspect he already knows the answer, judging by how he's refusing to look at you as he gets redder and redder.
>>566684
"It's a dangerous land. I guess we've got to fight to earn our place here."
>>566682
She's a natural at this!
#Wheat Field has learned Master of Arms!
Wheat Field is now a member of the militia.
"I feel great! Thank you so much for teaching me; now I can help defend the colony!"
>>566690
"If they were here first, isn't it wrong to kick them off their own land? Besides, I'm more talking about how we have to push back the dangerous animals to make the town safe."
>>566691
"Askeladd!" She flies over and gives you a hug. "I haven't seen you since we got here! How have you been?"
>>566692
That's because there's not much to see. Most of it's a tent town surrounded by wooden walls. There's the townhouse, a couple residential building recently put up, Figworth's bar, a forge, the storage building, the armory, and of course the wall. It looks like they've finished putting up one watchtower, working on the rest and a new tower much bigger than the others.
>>566693
"Yes ma'am! Thank you so much for this; I promise I won't let you down!"
>>566689
She seems to have recovered from her hangover.
"So, we're not alone anymore. That's going to twist a few tails."
"If they were here first, isn't it wrong to kick them off their own land? Besides, I'm more talking about how we have to push back the dangerous animals to make the town safe."
>>566691
"Askeladd!" She flies over and gives you a hug. "I haven't seen you since we got here! How have you been?"
>>566692
That's because there's not much to see. Most of it's a tent town surrounded by wooden walls. There's the townhouse, a couple residential building recently put up, Figworth's bar, a forge, the storage building, the armory, and of course the wall. It looks like they've finished putting up one watchtower, working on the rest and a new tower much bigger than the others.
>>566693
"Yes ma'am! Thank you so much for this; I promise I won't let you down!"
>>566689
She seems to have recovered from her hangover.
"So, we're not alone anymore. That's going to twist a few tails."
>>566697
"I've been great so far, no trouble's or anything if you ask." returns her hug in a friendly manner.
"So looks like you will be joining us in protecting the workers now that you've shown some talents in handling weapons, I tell you thats pretty great, we need all the hoofs we need since the guards are spread pretty thin."
>>566702
"Looks like Blaze got a beatin I tell you, though fool-hardy, he had shown bravery and we need that; We still lack capable soldiers but in time Blaze might prove as a worthy asset." I nod.
"Ms. Herb said he will be up in about a week."
"I've been great so far, no trouble's or anything if you ask." returns her hug in a friendly manner.
"So looks like you will be joining us in protecting the workers now that you've shown some talents in handling weapons, I tell you thats pretty great, we need all the hoofs we need since the guards are spread pretty thin."
>>566702
"Looks like Blaze got a beatin I tell you, though fool-hardy, he had shown bravery and we need that; We still lack capable soldiers but in time Blaze might prove as a worthy asset." I nod.
"Ms. Herb said he will be up in about a week."
>>566707
You have two bolters for yourself, and gave one to Magistre, leaving you with one free to give to whoever you want. You also have a mystic sword. Maybe one of the magic types could use it. Maybe that blind guard over there? She graduated from Mage Academy.
She'd probably pay well for it…
>>566711
"Glad to hear it! So, how's Crookear? The two of you getting along okay? I remember you being worried about there already being a smith in town."
>>566702
"Thanks!"
>>566698
"I've been thinking… maybe I should join the militia."
>>566699
"Well, let's see…" She flips through some papers.
"…I'm not seeing much else scheduled for today."
You have two bolters for yourself, and gave one to Magistre, leaving you with one free to give to whoever you want. You also have a mystic sword. Maybe one of the magic types could use it. Maybe that blind guard over there? She graduated from Mage Academy.
She'd probably pay well for it…
>>566711
"Glad to hear it! So, how's Crookear? The two of you getting along okay? I remember you being worried about there already being a smith in town."
>>566702
"Thanks!"
>>566698
"I've been thinking… maybe I should join the militia."
>>566699
"Well, let's see…" She flips through some papers.
"…I'm not seeing much else scheduled for today."
>>566720
They've just finished training up, though three of them are still here, including the unicorn. >>566702 >>566711
>>566716
"I don't know, I just… I kinda want to… do my part, you know? I don't even know if I'd be any good at it, but… this place is dangerous. Can I really sit back and do nothing?"
He sighs and rubs his head.
"I don't know. Maybe I'm overthinking this."
>>566724
"Nothing management-wise, at least. Maybe we could go help with the construction? Public works are good for building a favorable reputation…"
They've just finished training up, though three of them are still here, including the unicorn. >>566702 >>566711
>>566716
"I don't know, I just… I kinda want to… do my part, you know? I don't even know if I'd be any good at it, but… this place is dangerous. Can I really sit back and do nothing?"
He sighs and rubs his head.
"I don't know. Maybe I'm overthinking this."
>>566724
"Nothing management-wise, at least. Maybe we could go help with the construction? Public works are good for building a favorable reputation…"
>>566715
"Crookear is doing fine though I reckon she is having too much work on her plate, I helped her last time repairing the armor of the militia's so if I have free-time I will help her again afterwards/
>>566725
"Talking about defenses, you do remind me that I need to check out on those training dummies, perhaps later I will visit Moondancer and see if she is already starting on making those." I began to ponder and get lost in thought.
"Crookear is doing fine though I reckon she is having too much work on her plate, I helped her last time repairing the armor of the militia's so if I have free-time I will help her again afterwards/
>>566725
"Talking about defenses, you do remind me that I need to check out on those training dummies, perhaps later I will visit Moondancer and see if she is already starting on making those." I began to ponder and get lost in thought.
>>566741
She gives you a curious look, but follows you into your office.
"What would you like to discuss?"
>>566740
He smiles at that.
"That's true… You know what? I think I'm going to do it. I'll take this week to make sure everything at the bar is set up so I can leave quickly if I have to, but… I'm going to sign up next week."
She gives you a curious look, but follows you into your office.
"What would you like to discuss?"
>>566740
He smiles at that.
"That's true… You know what? I think I'm going to do it. I'll take this week to make sure everything at the bar is set up so I can leave quickly if I have to, but… I'm going to sign up next week."
>>566796
"You… really think I'm capable of it?"
>>566804
Health potion made and ready for use!
>>566821
Captain Cutter looks up as you approach.
"Good evening, Julia. Something to report?"
>>566779
"Nope. That Justicia gal came by though; picked up some whiskey for herself and a friend, then left."
>>566827
"Sorry!" She squeaks. "I don't mean to be insulting, but… well, they are!
They're still good at what they do. Wait, that came out wrong! I mean that they're very talented! Aah! They're good with their hooves!"
She shrieks and falls to the ground, trying to hide her burning cheeks.
>>566837
Technically, you're already off duty.
"You… really think I'm capable of it?"
>>566804
Health potion made and ready for use!
>>566821
Captain Cutter looks up as you approach.
"Good evening, Julia. Something to report?"
>>566779
"Nope. That Justicia gal came by though; picked up some whiskey for herself and a friend, then left."
>>566827
"Sorry!" She squeaks. "I don't mean to be insulting, but… well, they are!
They're still good at what they do. Wait, that came out wrong! I mean that they're very talented! Aah! They're good with their hooves!"
She shrieks and falls to the ground, trying to hide her burning cheeks.
>>566837
Technically, you're already off duty.
>>566843
He quirks an eyebrow, then examines it.
"That's… oddly specific. How does it work?"
>>566844
"Blaze, I think his name was? The militiapony who came back half-dead. Come to think of it, Justicia's the one who carried him back… and I hear he got hurt protecting her…"
>>566847
"I… I don't know what to say, I'm… shocked, to be honest. I'm honored.
If you think I'm the best for the job… Then I accept."
>>566848
She's with Captain Cutter, showing him the blasters you guys scavenged.
>>566852
Figworth is talking to Keg about something.
Keg turns as you come in.
"Well speak of the devil!" You can hear a smile in his voice. "Welcome back, Justicia! How'd it go last night?"
He quirks an eyebrow, then examines it.
"That's… oddly specific. How does it work?"
>>566844
"Blaze, I think his name was? The militiapony who came back half-dead. Come to think of it, Justicia's the one who carried him back… and I hear he got hurt protecting her…"
>>566847
"I… I don't know what to say, I'm… shocked, to be honest. I'm honored.
If you think I'm the best for the job… Then I accept."
>>566848
She's with Captain Cutter, showing him the blasters you guys scavenged.
>>566852
Figworth is talking to Keg about something.
Keg turns as you come in.
"Well speak of the devil!" You can hear a smile in his voice. "Welcome back, Justicia! How'd it go last night?"
>>566864
You show him how it operates, his eyes widening with interest as it pops open.
"Fascinating… but what does it shoot?"
Want to pick a target and show him?
>>566865
"Oh, Sticks? Yeah, she's been by a few times, always muttering about something or other. Tried talking with her, but only ended up getting a headache."
>>566869
You write it up and sign it, making it official.
"…Thank you. This is… I mean, I hope nothing happens to you, but… nopony's ever trusted me with a position like this before."
>>566870
"How's Blaze? You weren't too rough on him, were you? You look like you've been working up a sweat."
You show him how it operates, his eyes widening with interest as it pops open.
"Fascinating… but what does it shoot?"
Want to pick a target and show him?
>>566865
"Oh, Sticks? Yeah, she's been by a few times, always muttering about something or other. Tried talking with her, but only ended up getting a headache."
>>566869
You write it up and sign it, making it official.
"…Thank you. This is… I mean, I hope nothing happens to you, but… nopony's ever trusted me with a position like this before."
>>566870
"How's Blaze? You weren't too rough on him, were you? You look like you've been working up a sweat."
>>566884
Pick a target! or do you just shoot him in the hoof and hope he doesn't get pissed?
>>566885
"Oh! Oh, of course! I'll handle things here if you have to go to diplomatic meetings or something. Oh, I should start getting things ready, just in case…"
>>566886
"I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure he'll be quick to make up for lost time, though."
>>566889
"Your funeral. Just don't go crazy on me, okay?"
Pick a target! or do you just shoot him in the hoof and hope he doesn't get pissed?
>>566885
"Oh! Oh, of course! I'll handle things here if you have to go to diplomatic meetings or something. Oh, I should start getting things ready, just in case…"
>>566886
"I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure he'll be quick to make up for lost time, though."
>>566889
"Your funeral. Just don't go crazy on me, okay?"
>>566905
"Sorry," she blushes, "I just don't want to get caught unprepared! Um, so, let's get on a different topic, shall we?"
>>566908
"Thanks for not getting angry about it," she sighs with relief. "You have to admit, though, they are pretty colossal sluts."
>>566906
Not training dummies yet! You shoot a tree, his eyes widening in surprise.
"That's really impressive. Where did you say you got this?"
"Sorry," she blushes, "I just don't want to get caught unprepared! Um, so, let's get on a different topic, shall we?"
>>566908
"Thanks for not getting angry about it," she sighs with relief. "You have to admit, though, they are pretty colossal sluts."
>>566906
Not training dummies yet! You shoot a tree, his eyes widening in surprise.
"That's really impressive. Where did you say you got this?"
>>566912
"For ponies, we have some flower sandwiches, a few hayburgers, or even some pastries that got dropped off today."
>>566917
"Oh! For griffons, we still have some bacon and pork from those boars last week, or some salted meats that got brought over."
>>566921
"Um…" She thinks for a moment. "truth or dare?"
"For ponies, we have some flower sandwiches, a few hayburgers, or even some pastries that got dropped off today."
>>566917
"Oh! For griffons, we still have some bacon and pork from those boars last week, or some salted meats that got brought over."
>>566921
"Um…" She thinks for a moment. "truth or dare?"
>>566988
"Ah. Yeah, they come on pretty strong, but once you get past that they're pretty nice ponies. Or at least that's what I hear."
>>566994
"Just fixing some axes that got damaged. Clearing the trees has given me a good supply of work!"
She offers her hand with a smile.
>>566998
"Alright. Maybe you should start with Figworth's bar; it was one of the first to get put up."
"Ah. Yeah, they come on pretty strong, but once you get past that they're pretty nice ponies. Or at least that's what I hear."
>>566994
"Just fixing some axes that got damaged. Clearing the trees has given me a good supply of work!"
She offers her hand with a smile.
>>566998
"Alright. Maybe you should start with Figworth's bar; it was one of the first to get put up."
>>567019
You manage to hide the pain and return the grip partially, though your talon is still a little sore afterwards.
"Glad I didn't accidentally break your talons! That happens way too often.
Anyway, I've been here since the first boat. Always need a smith, you know! That's how I was able to get this forge built."
>>567020
She returns the smile eagerly.
"Of course, Magistre."
>>567021
"Hey Ambrosia! Glad to see you're back! Did you have fun?
Oh, by the way, I'm going to join the militia! Isn't that great?"
You manage to hide the pain and return the grip partially, though your talon is still a little sore afterwards.
"Glad I didn't accidentally break your talons! That happens way too often.
Anyway, I've been here since the first boat. Always need a smith, you know! That's how I was able to get this forge built."
>>567020
She returns the smile eagerly.
"Of course, Magistre."
>>567021
"Hey Ambrosia! Glad to see you're back! Did you have fun?
Oh, by the way, I'm going to join the militia! Isn't that great?"
>>567067
>>567057
>>567065
…OW. She's so fast! With Askeladd's coaching, she takes your legs out from under you and whacks you in the chest before you even realize what happened. You actually slide a short distance before coming to a stop.
"Sorry! Wow, you're slower than I remember…"
Ambrosia helpless/3
Wheat 1/5
>>567057
>>567065
…OW. She's so fast! With Askeladd's coaching, she takes your legs out from under you and whacks you in the chest before you even realize what happened. You actually slide a short distance before coming to a stop.
"Sorry! Wow, you're slower than I remember…"
Ambrosia helpless/3
Wheat 1/5
>>567081
Watchtowers along the wall, one of which is now complete; A larger tower intended to house the colony's cannon; and several residential buildings.
>>567082
"Hmn, light and sturdy you say? I'm not so good with armor, but Askeladd's a master with it! Why don't you go get him and we'll see what we can whip up for you?"
>>567083
"Thanks, but I think we're going to stop before somepony gets hurt. How'd I do?"
Watchtowers along the wall, one of which is now complete; A larger tower intended to house the colony's cannon; and several residential buildings.
>>567082
"Hmn, light and sturdy you say? I'm not so good with armor, but Askeladd's a master with it! Why don't you go get him and we'll see what we can whip up for you?"
>>567083
"Thanks, but I think we're going to stop before somepony gets hurt. How'd I do?"
>>567089
Yes, but they're not here right now. You didn't really meet them either.
…judging by the scents coming from their sleeping areas, that's probably for the best- oh wait, there's one of them! she was just buried beneath her blankets.
"Hey there," she calls tiredly.
Marlene purrs as you brushie her.
Yes, but they're not here right now. You didn't really meet them either.
…judging by the scents coming from their sleeping areas, that's probably for the best- oh wait, there's one of them! she was just buried beneath her blankets.
"Hey there," she calls tiredly.
Marlene purrs as you brushie her.
>>567096
"Yeah, and his name was Askeladd~" She sighs.
You've met them, but not really gotten to know them; you've been out on minor scouting missions a lot, and they don't sleep in their own tent very often. You recognize this one as Ruby.
>>567097
That would probably be wise. Maybe you should hurry up and get your stuff out of there too.
>>567099
Roll to see how good a pose you strike.
"Yeah, we'll be unstoppable together!" She strikes a pose too. '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
"Yeah, and his name was Askeladd~" She sighs.
You've met them, but not really gotten to know them; you've been out on minor scouting missions a lot, and they don't sleep in their own tent very often. You recognize this one as Ruby.
>>567097
That would probably be wise. Maybe you should hurry up and get your stuff out of there too.
>>567099
Roll to see how good a pose you strike.
"Yeah, we'll be unstoppable together!" She strikes a pose too. '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>567102
"I'm doing just fine- 'EY YOU! YEAH, YOU WITH THE SPLIT-END. IT GOES TO THE BULWARKS, NOT THE BUTTRESSES!!!- but anyway, what can I do for you?"
>>567103
"I don't think so." She giggles.
"Then again, it got pretty messy last night~"
She sighs, then groans as the blankets shift around her.
"Ooh, I'm gonna be sore all week after that."
>>567101
>>567104
You two are a dynamic duo, posed and ready to take on the world!
"I'm doing just fine- 'EY YOU! YEAH, YOU WITH THE SPLIT-END. IT GOES TO THE BULWARKS, NOT THE BUTTRESSES!!!- but anyway, what can I do for you?"
>>567103
"I don't think so." She giggles.
"Then again, it got pretty messy last night~"
She sighs, then groans as the blankets shift around her.
"Ooh, I'm gonna be sore all week after that."
>>567101
>>567104
You two are a dynamic duo, posed and ready to take on the world!
>>567120
Your long history of hammering heretic heads lets you hammer in spikes at a furious rate, finishing at a record-breaking pace. You end the day feeling tired, but satisfied by the fact that you helped get several more houses erected than would have been otherwise.
>>567119
You smell it before you see it; smells like Boon's whipping up something mouth-watering tonight. He doesn't see you approach at first, too intent on his cooking to notice.
>>567123
"Sure thing! I hear Figworth's place serves some decent food."
Your long history of hammering heretic heads lets you hammer in spikes at a furious rate, finishing at a record-breaking pace. You end the day feeling tired, but satisfied by the fact that you helped get several more houses erected than would have been otherwise.
>>567119
You smell it before you see it; smells like Boon's whipping up something mouth-watering tonight. He doesn't see you approach at first, too intent on his cooking to notice.
>>567123
"Sure thing! I hear Figworth's place serves some decent food."
>>567127
Marlene hops down and tries to get into the food, alerting him to your presence. Maybe it's the heat of the fire, but his cheeks are a little red as he looks up and smiles widely.
"Hey there sweetheart. Smelled it cooking, didn't ye? This little rascal yers?"
He gently pushes her away from the food.
Marlene hops down and tries to get into the food, alerting him to your presence. Maybe it's the heat of the fire, but his cheeks are a little red as he looks up and smiles widely.
"Hey there sweetheart. Smelled it cooking, didn't ye? This little rascal yers?"
He gently pushes her away from the food.
>>567132
Cleaner than last time. It… almost looks organized. There's plenty of space to put your stuff, though not enough for a second bed.
Speaking of which, his bed looks… different. The blankets are all clean, and there seems to be more of them than before. He obviously tried to place them neatly, but… needs a little work in that department.
Off to the side, you notice a few blankets set aside, along with a single pillow.
Cleaner than last time. It… almost looks organized. There's plenty of space to put your stuff, though not enough for a second bed.
Speaking of which, his bed looks… different. The blankets are all clean, and there seems to be more of them than before. He obviously tried to place them neatly, but… needs a little work in that department.
Off to the side, you notice a few blankets set aside, along with a single pillow.
>>567140
He's cheeks are definitely a little redder.
"W-well, I figured that after what ye been through, ye deserved something special. It's the least I can do."
He hands over a plate with a delicious-looking tenderloin and various sides.
"Plus, yer one of the few around here what appreciates my cooking."
He's cheeks are definitely a little redder.
"W-well, I figured that after what ye been through, ye deserved something special. It's the least I can do."
He hands over a plate with a delicious-looking tenderloin and various sides.
"Plus, yer one of the few around here what appreciates my cooking."
>>567145
"…Yeah. I really am." Is it just you, or was he… yes, he was definitely looking at you when he said that.
What are you rolling for?
At any rate, it's delicious, and he seems pleased by the gusto with which you wolf it down.
"Heh. Guess I musta done all right, to get that kind of reaction."
"…Yeah. I really am." Is it just you, or was he… yes, he was definitely looking at you when he said that.
What are you rolling for?
At any rate, it's delicious, and he seems pleased by the gusto with which you wolf it down.
"Heh. Guess I musta done all right, to get that kind of reaction."
>>567168
He's so much stronger than he looks, and he looks pretty toned. You're not going anywhere unless he lets you.
Eventually, the kiss breaks, and you're both left panting as he looks into your eyes.
"So… wow. If ye wanted to make my day, ye succeeded. I…"
He shudders, running a hoof down your side.
"…I think ye better stop me now, or I… I don't know if I'll be able to control meself."
He's so much stronger than he looks, and he looks pretty toned. You're not going anywhere unless he lets you.
Eventually, the kiss breaks, and you're both left panting as he looks into your eyes.
"So… wow. If ye wanted to make my day, ye succeeded. I…"
He shudders, running a hoof down your side.
"…I think ye better stop me now, or I… I don't know if I'll be able to control meself."
>>567170
For just a second, you see something dangerous glint in his eyes-
and then you're being lifted and thrown over his shoulder as he practically runs into his tent, halting just in front of his bed before gently (if hurriedly) putting you down, starting to pepper your neck with kisses.
"Ye have no idea… how long I been wanting to do this~"
For just a second, you see something dangerous glint in his eyes-
and then you're being lifted and thrown over his shoulder as he practically runs into his tent, halting just in front of his bed before gently (if hurriedly) putting you down, starting to pepper your neck with kisses.
"Ye have no idea… how long I been wanting to do this~"
>>567180
She takes a sip of her stout as she thinks.
"Well, I like farming, especially when it comes to growing stuff like barley or oats," she giggles, "and wheat, obviously.
Other than that… I like hanging out with my friends and having a good time. It always feels good when I put a smile on somepony's face."
She takes a sip of her stout as she thinks.
"Well, I like farming, especially when it comes to growing stuff like barley or oats," she giggles, "and wheat, obviously.
Other than that… I like hanging out with my friends and having a good time. It always feels good when I put a smile on somepony's face."
>>567182
"I hope so. Someday I want to have a whole little farm all to myself. I'd decide what to grow, and when to grow it, and wouldn't have to listen to ponies who don't know what they're doing…
But I'm rambling, and that's no fun. Say, you never told me what you want to make for yourself here."
"I hope so. Someday I want to have a whole little farm all to myself. I'd decide what to grow, and when to grow it, and wouldn't have to listen to ponies who don't know what they're doing…
But I'm rambling, and that's no fun. Say, you never told me what you want to make for yourself here."
>>567183
I most likely wanted one day to live quietly in a small village or hamlet in this new frontier with a small land for me to farm and a nice cozy forge for me to work with. Mostly I'd like to just work on agricultural and working tools, shovels, shears, scythe's and hoe's but if the need arises weapons and armor will be the trade, but if peace do stay with this settlement I would likely pick a more quiet life than that of action."
I most likely wanted one day to live quietly in a small village or hamlet in this new frontier with a small land for me to farm and a nice cozy forge for me to work with. Mostly I'd like to just work on agricultural and working tools, shovels, shears, scythe's and hoe's but if the need arises weapons and armor will be the trade, but if peace do stay with this settlement I would likely pick a more quiet life than that of action."
>>567191
"Well if you think you can handle it, which I think you can regarding that you have experience, you can join. Just tell the mayor or the captain of the guards that you want to sign up then you are on your way to go. I might need to train you too though just to reignite that flame inside of you eh?" I then fisnish my meal.
"Well if you think you can handle it, which I think you can regarding that you have experience, you can join. Just tell the mayor or the captain of the guards that you want to sign up then you are on your way to go. I might need to train you too though just to reignite that flame inside of you eh?" I then fisnish my meal.
>>567192
He beams at that and nods.
"Of course! I have some things I need to get set up first, but you can expect to see me ready and waiting next week. I won't let you down!"
Field finishes her food and drink too, watching him with amused interest.
He flushes as he realizes you're both done. "Uh… let me get that for you." He begins clearing your dishes.
He beams at that and nods.
"Of course! I have some things I need to get set up first, but you can expect to see me ready and waiting next week. I won't let you down!"
Field finishes her food and drink too, watching him with amused interest.
He flushes as he realizes you're both done. "Uh… let me get that for you." He begins clearing your dishes.
>>567196
You find her helping with a building's construction, holding a log in place while another pony hammers in a spike to secure it. She's having to stretch a little to reach high enough, leaving her back arched and her rump sticking out, her tongue protuding from her mouth as her tail swishes in concentration.
She's so focused on the work that's drawing every muscle she has taunt that she doesn't notice you approaching. You could take advantage of that…
You find her helping with a building's construction, holding a log in place while another pony hammers in a spike to secure it. She's having to stretch a little to reach high enough, leaving her back arched and her rump sticking out, her tongue protuding from her mouth as her tail swishes in concentration.
She's so focused on the work that's drawing every muscle she has taunt that she doesn't notice you approaching. You could take advantage of that…
Julia
Warm… so warm…
You're awake, but right now you don't much feel like getting up. These blankets are so soft and cozy, you feel more relaxed than you have in… ages, it seems…
And there's the fact that Boon's hooves are still wrapped around your chest, his body warm against your back as he holds you close, his chin resting on top of your head as he breathes slow, even breaths. Though his eyes are closed, there seems to be a relaxed grin permanently fixed to his features.
Askeladd
See
>>567197
Warm… so warm…
You're awake, but right now you don't much feel like getting up. These blankets are so soft and cozy, you feel more relaxed than you have in… ages, it seems…
And there's the fact that Boon's hooves are still wrapped around your chest, his body warm against your back as he holds you close, his chin resting on top of your head as he breathes slow, even breaths. Though his eyes are closed, there seems to be a relaxed grin permanently fixed to his features.
Askeladd
See
>>567197
>>567202
Combing your unruly hair into a bun helps hide the knots and tangles, though you'll probably need to see somepony skilled with hair at some point to really get it fixed.
"So, I've been thinking," Geneva starts, "and I had an idea. It's… actually kind of silly and probably won't work, but… Well, I wanted to share."
Combing your unruly hair into a bun helps hide the knots and tangles, though you'll probably need to see somepony skilled with hair at some point to really get it fixed.
"So, I've been thinking," Geneva starts, "and I had an idea. It's… actually kind of silly and probably won't work, but… Well, I wanted to share."
>>567204
"Well…" She lays out some papers on your desk, all covered in strange symbols.
"Julia had the presence of mind to record in her journal all the strange markings they uncovered in the ruins. She allowed me to make copies from her journal, so here they are."
She leans back a little and forces herself to take a breath.
"I don't know if we can actually do it, but… maybe if we use these markings and analyse them, it's… plausible that… we might be able to decipher their writing system."
>>567205
Boon's grip tightens for a moment as he snuggles closer to you, mumbling something as he adjusts his chin before making a deep sigh and relaxing again.
As his hips pressed closer to yours, you were reminded of your activities last night, and the delightful soreness they left you with this morning. These sheets are probably going to need to get washed. Several times.
Marlene mewls questioningly from atop a pile of Boon's things, regarding the two of you with a bored, indifferent stare.
"Well…" She lays out some papers on your desk, all covered in strange symbols.
"Julia had the presence of mind to record in her journal all the strange markings they uncovered in the ruins. She allowed me to make copies from her journal, so here they are."
She leans back a little and forces herself to take a breath.
"I don't know if we can actually do it, but… maybe if we use these markings and analyse them, it's… plausible that… we might be able to decipher their writing system."
>>567205
Boon's grip tightens for a moment as he snuggles closer to you, mumbling something as he adjusts his chin before making a deep sigh and relaxing again.
As his hips pressed closer to yours, you were reminded of your activities last night, and the delightful soreness they left you with this morning. These sheets are probably going to need to get washed. Several times.
Marlene mewls questioningly from atop a pile of Boon's things, regarding the two of you with a bored, indifferent stare.
>>567207
As you try to pull yourself away, Boon begins to stir, effortlessly pulling you back into his embrace in a way that immediately makes you think of some of the more… intensive activities last night.
"Mornin', sweetheart," he rumbles gently; from your position in his embrace, you can feel every rumble, starting from his chest pressed right into the small of your back, vibrating up the back of your neck as they travel through his throat, before finally echoing against the back of your head as they leave his mouth.
Though the nickname is the same, the way he says it this morning carries a new tenderness and reverence that you've never heard from him before.
>>567208
"Yes. I know I wouldn't be able to do it on my own, but maybe together we can at least make some headway? Maybe start to try and figure out their alphabet?"
As you try to pull yourself away, Boon begins to stir, effortlessly pulling you back into his embrace in a way that immediately makes you think of some of the more… intensive activities last night.
"Mornin', sweetheart," he rumbles gently; from your position in his embrace, you can feel every rumble, starting from his chest pressed right into the small of your back, vibrating up the back of your neck as they travel through his throat, before finally echoing against the back of your head as they leave his mouth.
Though the nickname is the same, the way he says it this morning carries a new tenderness and reverence that you've never heard from him before.
>>567208
"Yes. I know I wouldn't be able to do it on my own, but maybe together we can at least make some headway? Maybe start to try and figure out their alphabet?"
>>567210
This is a really confusing layout, and without a reference sheet it's hard to tell which are letters, punctuation, or even possibly a single word.
"Let me see if I can find a way to make this easier…" Geneva pulls out some blank paper and tries doodling with some of the symbols. '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
This is a really confusing layout, and without a reference sheet it's hard to tell which are letters, punctuation, or even possibly a single word.
"Let me see if I can find a way to make this easier…" Geneva pulls out some blank paper and tries doodling with some of the symbols. '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>567212
It's a new day, and you're on patrol duty! Let's see if the town is peaceful and orderly today.
>>567213
"Mmm," he nuzzles into your cheek, planting a kiss at the bottom of the joint in your jaw.
"Was thinking about laying here for a while… spend some time with the most beautiful girl in the world~"
>>567215
"That sounds like a great idea!" She starts scribbling furiously. Roll to see if either of you finds something. '1d10'
That means you roll too.
Roll #1 3 = 3
It's a new day, and you're on patrol duty! Let's see if the town is peaceful and orderly today.
>>567213
"Mmm," he nuzzles into your cheek, planting a kiss at the bottom of the joint in your jaw.
"Was thinking about laying here for a while… spend some time with the most beautiful girl in the world~"
>>567215
"That sounds like a great idea!" She starts scribbling furiously. Roll to see if either of you finds something. '1d10'
That means you roll too.
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>567217
He chuckles too. "Well, I just might. She's got these sensitive wings that ye can make her squeak if ye groom 'em just right…
Feather's and fur softer than the smoothest silks… a dangerous streak a mile wide…"
He begins trailing kisses down your neck as his hooves begin to roam.
"She ain't afraid to go after what she wants… and is stubborn enough to always get it sooner or later… but if'n ye can get her to let her guard down…"
…Oh wow. He's already… got most of your sensitive points… mapped out already… and he's not being shy about using them.
"Ye find this gentle and kind gal, with a heart as big as a mountain and a sharp mind to match it.
She makes me… the happiest stallion in the world."
>>567218
You arrive on a scene just as an argument between several ponies breaks out into blows!
Step in and defuse the situation by any means necessary!
>>567220
>>567219
She manages to perfectly recreate her previous notes, even improving on them.
"Oh I think I see! Let me try a few things, just to confirm…"
>>567221
Between the two of you, you quickly figure out which characters are letters!
"Now to try and form their alphabet…" '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
He chuckles too. "Well, I just might. She's got these sensitive wings that ye can make her squeak if ye groom 'em just right…
Feather's and fur softer than the smoothest silks… a dangerous streak a mile wide…"
He begins trailing kisses down your neck as his hooves begin to roam.
"She ain't afraid to go after what she wants… and is stubborn enough to always get it sooner or later… but if'n ye can get her to let her guard down…"
…Oh wow. He's already… got most of your sensitive points… mapped out already… and he's not being shy about using them.
"Ye find this gentle and kind gal, with a heart as big as a mountain and a sharp mind to match it.
She makes me… the happiest stallion in the world."
>>567218
You arrive on a scene just as an argument between several ponies breaks out into blows!
Step in and defuse the situation by any means necessary!
>>567220
>>567219
She manages to perfectly recreate her previous notes, even improving on them.
"Oh I think I see! Let me try a few things, just to confirm…"
>>567221
Between the two of you, you quickly figure out which characters are letters!
"Now to try and form their alphabet…" '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>567222
Even with your height advantage, you have to press close against her to reach.
She gasps, then looks up as you tower over her, blushing as your hips press into her flanks.
"H-hey Askeladd… didn't see you there."
She glances around to make sure nopony's watching, then carefully shifts back into you.
"Yeah, there's a… lot going on today…"
Even with your height advantage, you have to press close against her to reach.
She gasps, then looks up as you tower over her, blushing as your hips press into her flanks.
"H-hey Askeladd… didn't see you there."
She glances around to make sure nopony's watching, then carefully shifts back into you.
"Yeah, there's a… lot going on today…"
>>567225
They're pretty strong! Unfortunately, their friends seem to have noticed you and have stepped into the fray!
Justicia: 5/5 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler 5/3 hits/wounds
Crusher 10/1 hits/wounds
judging by the way they're stumbling and the smell of alcohol, you figure out that they must be drunk!
>>567226
She squeaks as you press even closer against her, unable to move without risking letting the log fall.
Of course, if the damp sensation you're feeling is any indication, this is really turning her on…
"P-partner! I'm ah, d-definitely going to need a parther!"
They're pretty strong! Unfortunately, their friends seem to have noticed you and have stepped into the fray!
Justicia: 5/5 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler 5/3 hits/wounds
Crusher 10/1 hits/wounds
judging by the way they're stumbling and the smell of alcohol, you figure out that they must be drunk!
>>567226
She squeaks as you press even closer against her, unable to move without risking letting the log fall.
Of course, if the damp sensation you're feeling is any indication, this is really turning her on…
"P-partner! I'm ah, d-definitely going to need a parther!"
>>567229
"Just an idea that maybe…" she explains her idea, but she's having trouble. Roll to see if you can help her.
>>567230
This is some Sleepy-Hollow levels of darkness here. If somepony were to hold their hoof right in front of their eyes, they wouldn't be able to see it.
Take no counterattack damage except on critfail this turn.
+3 to all rolls.
Night lasts 6 more turns.
Justicia: 5/5 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler 5/3 hits/wounds
Crusher 10/1 hits/wounds
"Just an idea that maybe…" she explains her idea, but she's having trouble. Roll to see if you can help her.
>>567230
This is some Sleepy-Hollow levels of darkness here. If somepony were to hold their hoof right in front of their eyes, they wouldn't be able to see it.
Take no counterattack damage except on critfail this turn.
+3 to all rolls.
Night lasts 6 more turns.
Justicia: 5/5 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler 5/3 hits/wounds
Crusher 10/1 hits/wounds
>>567232
>>567233
Yes it is. Unfortunately it turns out to be a dead end.
"Oh well. Maybe it's more like cuneiform?.." Roll to try and find a different lead.
'1d10'
>>567234
You accidentally trip and stumble into his legs. Rearing back, he stomps you into the ground.
Take no counterattack damage except on 2- this turn.
+3 to all rolls.
Night lasts 5 more turns.
Justicia: Helpless/4 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler 5/3 hits/wounds
Crusher 10/1 hits/wounds
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>567233
Yes it is. Unfortunately it turns out to be a dead end.
"Oh well. Maybe it's more like cuneiform?.." Roll to try and find a different lead.
'1d10'
>>567234
You accidentally trip and stumble into his legs. Rearing back, he stomps you into the ground.
Take no counterattack damage except on 2- this turn.
+3 to all rolls.
Night lasts 5 more turns.
Justicia: Helpless/4 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler 5/3 hits/wounds
Crusher 10/1 hits/wounds
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>567236
"I-I was thinking… your paws could… r-really come in handy… with the more difficult parts…"
She's definitely getting turned on by this, so much so that she hasn't noticed that the guy hammering in the spike finished and left to work on the next one.
Nobody's paying attention to the two of you at the moment, and as far as she knows she has to stay here for a while.
>>567237
You're up, and even manage to trip up the Crusher as you roll back to your hooves.
Take no counterattack damage except on 3- this turn.
+2 to all rolls.
Night lasts 4 more turns.
Justicia: 5/4 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler 5/3 hits/wounds
Crusher 8/1 hits/wounds
>>567238
He archs his back, pressing into your hips and growling playfully in your ear.
"I wouldn't call it a waste…"
He chuckles ruefully.
"And I doubt I have the stamina to go all day."
And then suddenly you're on your belly, flanks propped up just slightly by his as his full weight presses down on you.
"All morning, however? That's a different story…"
"I-I was thinking… your paws could… r-really come in handy… with the more difficult parts…"
She's definitely getting turned on by this, so much so that she hasn't noticed that the guy hammering in the spike finished and left to work on the next one.
Nobody's paying attention to the two of you at the moment, and as far as she knows she has to stay here for a while.
>>567237
You're up, and even manage to trip up the Crusher as you roll back to your hooves.
Take no counterattack damage except on 3- this turn.
+2 to all rolls.
Night lasts 4 more turns.
Justicia: 5/4 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler 5/3 hits/wounds
Crusher 8/1 hits/wounds
>>567238
He archs his back, pressing into your hips and growling playfully in your ear.
"I wouldn't call it a waste…"
He chuckles ruefully.
"And I doubt I have the stamina to go all day."
And then suddenly you're on your belly, flanks propped up just slightly by his as his full weight presses down on you.
"All morning, however? That's a different story…"
>>567241
Basic attacks? For a mage, you sure put a lot of emphasis on brute force.
Still, in this case you prove rather good at it, cracking the Crusher so hard atop the head that he stumbles backward and passes out on top of the Rumbler!
Take no counterattack damage except on 3- this turn.
+2 to all rolls.
Night lasts 3 more turns.
Justicia: 5/4 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler Helpless/2 hits/wounds
Crusher OUT
Basic attacks? For a mage, you sure put a lot of emphasis on brute force.
Still, in this case you prove rather good at it, cracking the Crusher so hard atop the head that he stumbles backward and passes out on top of the Rumbler!
Take no counterattack damage except on 3- this turn.
+2 to all rolls.
Night lasts 3 more turns.
Justicia: 5/4 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler Helpless/2 hits/wounds
Crusher OUT
>>567244
Pinned as he is beneath the Crusher, he's unable to dodge your crushing blow to the back of his head! Sweetherb's going to have to make sure these guys don't have head trauma once you're done with them…
Take no counterattack damage except on 4- this turn.
+1 to all rolls.
Night lasts 2 more turns.
Justicia: 5/4 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler OUT
Crusher OUT
Crusher OUT
>>567245
You're a bit rough, but she recovers quickly and shivers, eyes darting about to confirm nopony's watching.
"By… a lot… n-no way would I get done… w-without them…"
Let's take this to steam so we don't clutter the thread, shall we?
>>567246
You manage to surprise him and turn the tables. Though he's just as enthusiastic, if not more so, it's clear this morning that you're the one in charge.
Several hours later…
Boon gasps for air as he lays limp underneath you, completely and utterly spent.
"I'm… not sure I can last… another round, sweetheart… m-mercy…"
>>567247
You just get yourself stuck in a rut.
"Come on, we can do this!" '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
Pinned as he is beneath the Crusher, he's unable to dodge your crushing blow to the back of his head! Sweetherb's going to have to make sure these guys don't have head trauma once you're done with them…
Take no counterattack damage except on 4- this turn.
+1 to all rolls.
Night lasts 2 more turns.
Justicia: 5/4 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler OUT
Crusher OUT
Crusher OUT
>>567245
You're a bit rough, but she recovers quickly and shivers, eyes darting about to confirm nopony's watching.
"By… a lot… n-no way would I get done… w-without them…"
Let's take this to steam so we don't clutter the thread, shall we?
>>567246
You manage to surprise him and turn the tables. Though he's just as enthusiastic, if not more so, it's clear this morning that you're the one in charge.
Several hours later…
Boon gasps for air as he lays limp underneath you, completely and utterly spent.
"I'm… not sure I can last… another round, sweetheart… m-mercy…"
>>567247
You just get yourself stuck in a rut.
"Come on, we can do this!" '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>567249
You may have been the dominant one, but Boon's still done a number on you. It's proving extremely difficult to walk straight, much less hide your awkward limp.
There's some fresh water in his supplies. He pours you a mug and hands it to you before pouring one himself and starting to chug it down.
>>567250
Just because it's nonlethal doesn't mean it doesn't hurt them.
You've got three orbs ready to go, carefully powered down to a level where they'll just give them a powerful jolt; nonlethal but extremely painful.
You can target the actual fighters too now. They've been wearing each other down.
Take no counterattack damage except on 4- this turn.
+1 to all rolls.
Night lasts 1 more turns.
Justicia: 5/4 hits/wounds 3 orbs
Fighter 1: 5/1 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 3/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler OUT
Crusher OUT
>>567251
Brilliant! That answers it perfectly!
You now have a complete Primedian Alphabet.
Geneva wipes her brow and whistles.
"I think that's enough brainstorming for today. We've made some real progress with this!"
You may have been the dominant one, but Boon's still done a number on you. It's proving extremely difficult to walk straight, much less hide your awkward limp.
There's some fresh water in his supplies. He pours you a mug and hands it to you before pouring one himself and starting to chug it down.
>>567250
Just because it's nonlethal doesn't mean it doesn't hurt them.
You've got three orbs ready to go, carefully powered down to a level where they'll just give them a powerful jolt; nonlethal but extremely painful.
You can target the actual fighters too now. They've been wearing each other down.
Take no counterattack damage except on 4- this turn.
+1 to all rolls.
Night lasts 1 more turns.
Justicia: 5/4 hits/wounds 3 orbs
Fighter 1: 5/1 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 3/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 6/3 hits/wounds
Rumbler OUT
Crusher OUT
>>567251
Brilliant! That answers it perfectly!
You now have a complete Primedian Alphabet.
Geneva wipes her brow and whistles.
"I think that's enough brainstorming for today. We've made some real progress with this!"
>>567253
Night finally dissipates, but you use the last of the darkness to knock the brawler back and send the fighter flying! Unfortunately, the brawler's still standing and lands a mean left hook.
Justicia: Helpless/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 1: Out
Fighter 2: 3/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
>>567255
He blushes and smirks at that, rubbing the areas where you scratched him.
"Speak for yerself, sweetheart. Yer the one who likes it rough~"
You can smell his scent on his shirt. You have to admit, this is pretty comfortable wear.
Acquired Boon's shirt!
#Boon's shirt: Carries Boon's scent and keeps you warm. Provides no combat bonuses, but can keep you from getting cold or scratched by thorns.
>>567254
"Yeah, but at least we've gotten started! Maybe if we figure out their written language, we can figure out their spoken language too!"
Night finally dissipates, but you use the last of the darkness to knock the brawler back and send the fighter flying! Unfortunately, the brawler's still standing and lands a mean left hook.
Justicia: Helpless/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 1: Out
Fighter 2: 3/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
>>567255
He blushes and smirks at that, rubbing the areas where you scratched him.
"Speak for yerself, sweetheart. Yer the one who likes it rough~"
You can smell his scent on his shirt. You have to admit, this is pretty comfortable wear.
Acquired Boon's shirt!
#Boon's shirt: Carries Boon's scent and keeps you warm. Provides no combat bonuses, but can keep you from getting cold or scratched by thorns.
>>567254
"Yeah, but at least we've gotten started! Maybe if we figure out their written language, we can figure out their spoken language too!"
>>567258
"Didn't say I mind, did I?~"
He walks over and nuzzles your cheek gently.
"I'll go whip up some brunch. Ye just rest fer now."
He pulls away… And then his teeth are gently dragging down the small of your back, right where your wings connect and oh jeebus that's sending jolts through every feather in your wings and down your spine damn he's good at that!
He gives you a smirk as he leaves the tent, though you manage to catch that he's also limping pretty badly.
>>567257
Nope, still down. They're too drunk to take advantage of it though.
>>567259
"Yeah, but at least it's a first step. From now on we have a reference, however imperfect."
"Didn't say I mind, did I?~"
He walks over and nuzzles your cheek gently.
"I'll go whip up some brunch. Ye just rest fer now."
He pulls away… And then his teeth are gently dragging down the small of your back, right where your wings connect and oh jeebus that's sending jolts through every feather in your wings and down your spine damn he's good at that!
He gives you a smirk as he leaves the tent, though you manage to catch that he's also limping pretty badly.
>>567257
Nope, still down. They're too drunk to take advantage of it though.
>>567259
"Yeah, but at least it's a first step. From now on we have a reference, however imperfect."
>>567264
Nah, nothing but minor jobs scouting the perimeter for the rest of the week.
These sheets are pretty sticky now; you'll have to remember to wash them.
The scent of something cooking begins to filter in.
>>567263
"Indeed, though I'd be more interested in learning to communicate with them."
>>567262
Since that didn't send you helpless, lets say that was an attack you botched. You're taking blows, but not down yet.
Justicia: 2/4 hits/wounds
Fighter 1: Out
Fighter 2: 3/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
Nah, nothing but minor jobs scouting the perimeter for the rest of the week.
These sheets are pretty sticky now; you'll have to remember to wash them.
The scent of something cooking begins to filter in.
>>567263
"Indeed, though I'd be more interested in learning to communicate with them."
>>567262
Since that didn't send you helpless, lets say that was an attack you botched. You're taking blows, but not down yet.
Justicia: 2/4 hits/wounds
Fighter 1: Out
Fighter 2: 3/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
>>567272
Boon smiles at you as you exit the tent, smirking and blushing as he sees your cargo.
"I guess we did make a bit of a mess, didn't we?"
There's a bucket for laundry nearby. Roll to see how well you do cleaning them.
>>567275
Yeah, but you started helping with construction instead. Continue that, or start looking again?
>>567274
"So, should we go help with construction today?"
>>567273
Nope.
Boon smiles at you as you exit the tent, smirking and blushing as he sees your cargo.
"I guess we did make a bit of a mess, didn't we?"
There's a bucket for laundry nearby. Roll to see how well you do cleaning them.
>>567275
Yeah, but you started helping with construction instead. Continue that, or start looking again?
>>567274
"So, should we go help with construction today?"
>>567273
Nope.
>>567277
All right, roll for it.
>>567278
"Hmn… well, I've heard Soft Stream is really good with a brush and scissors. Maybe you can try her."
>>567279
So clean, they're practically brand-new! Boon whistles as he examines your work.
"Dang. I've never gotten them to shine like that before!"
He looks back to the fire.
"Brunch is done."
>>567280
You not only get up, you kick the second fighter in the face!
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
All right, roll for it.
>>567278
"Hmn… well, I've heard Soft Stream is really good with a brush and scissors. Maybe you can try her."
>>567279
So clean, they're practically brand-new! Boon whistles as he examines your work.
"Dang. I've never gotten them to shine like that before!"
He looks back to the fire.
"Brunch is done."
>>567280
You not only get up, you kick the second fighter in the face!
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
>>567284
He smiles as he passes you a plate of eggs and bacon.
"So, I guess the question of who gets the bed is rather moot now?"
>>567285
There's a portly goat with a voice like a foghorn directing construction.
>>567283
Darkness descends once more.
Counterattacks on 3-
Rolls +2
3 turns remaining
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
He smiles as he passes you a plate of eggs and bacon.
"So, I guess the question of who gets the bed is rather moot now?"
>>567285
There's a portly goat with a voice like a foghorn directing construction.
>>567283
Darkness descends once more.
Counterattacks on 3-
Rolls +2
3 turns remaining
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
>>567287
Three orbs. They're starting to get a little wary of you, despite being drunk off their asses.
Counterattacks on 4-
Rolls +1
2 turns remaining
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds 3 orbs
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
>>567288
He chuckles.
"Yeah… I suppose it was."
He keeps looking at you, a dopey smile beginning to cross his features.
>>567289
Not yet.
Three orbs. They're starting to get a little wary of you, despite being drunk off their asses.
Counterattacks on 4-
Rolls +1
2 turns remaining
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds 3 orbs
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler 2/3 hits/wounds
>>567288
He chuckles.
"Yeah… I suppose it was."
He keeps looking at you, a dopey smile beginning to cross his features.
>>567289
Not yet.
>>567291
You can't find shit, captain.
>>567292
He smiles and kisses you on the cheek.
"I ain't spending another night without you by my side."
>>567293
"Evening! I'm Stout Frame, and- Oh, hello Geneva! I take it this is miss Magistre?"
>>567294
You miss, but your orbs nearly finish the brawler off.
Counterattacks on 4-
Rolls +1
1 turns remaining
Justicia: 3/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler helpless/1 hits/wounds
You can't find shit, captain.
>>567292
He smiles and kisses you on the cheek.
"I ain't spending another night without you by my side."
>>567293
"Evening! I'm Stout Frame, and- Oh, hello Geneva! I take it this is miss Magistre?"
>>567294
You miss, but your orbs nearly finish the brawler off.
Counterattacks on 4-
Rolls +1
1 turns remaining
Justicia: 3/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler helpless/1 hits/wounds
>>567296
He's out. only one left…
Justicia: 3/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler OUT
>>567297
"Yep! I'm Stout Frame, master mason and the fellow in charge of construction in the colony!"
The guy's got a voice like a foghorn.
"So what can I do for you today, madame mayor?"
>>567298
"Well… haven't really given it much thought. Got my life turned on it's head last night, after all."
He smiles and takes your talon in his hoof.
"Is… is it too early to say that I love ye?"
He's out. only one left…
Justicia: 3/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler OUT
>>567297
"Yep! I'm Stout Frame, master mason and the fellow in charge of construction in the colony!"
The guy's got a voice like a foghorn.
"So what can I do for you today, madame mayor?"
>>567298
"Well… haven't really given it much thought. Got my life turned on it's head last night, after all."
He smiles and takes your talon in his hoof.
"Is… is it too early to say that I love ye?"
>>567299
Justicia's dealing with a drunken brawl outside the bar. Judging by the number of unconcious ponies, she's winning.
>>567301
Skipped, but not omitted~
She leans against the wall, panting heavily as her legs quiver.
"L…looking… f-forward… to it…"
>>567302
He manages to pop you good!
Justicia: 2/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler OUT
Justicia's dealing with a drunken brawl outside the bar. Judging by the number of unconcious ponies, she's winning.
>>567301
Skipped, but not omitted~
She leans against the wall, panting heavily as her legs quiver.
"L…looking… f-forward… to it…"
>>567302
He manages to pop you good!
Justicia: 2/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
Brawler OUT
>>567305
Keg sticks his head out the door.
"Sorry sir. They were getting rowdy, so I kicked them out, then they started arguing with each other and suddenly hooves were flying!"
>>567304
He doesn't feel it, but you do.
Justicia: 1/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
>>567306
"Pretty good so far! Care to pitch in?"
Keg sticks his head out the door.
"Sorry sir. They were getting rowdy, so I kicked them out, then they started arguing with each other and suddenly hooves were flying!"
>>567304
He doesn't feel it, but you do.
Justicia: 1/3 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
>>567306
"Pretty good so far! Care to pitch in?"
>>567309
"All right! Do you want to help hammer in stakes, put on the pitch and caulking, or do you think you have the back to help move the logs?"
>>567311
>>567312
Full health! But Figworth takes a hit!
He's charging you! roll to dodge!
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds
Figworth: 5/5 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
"All right! Do you want to help hammer in stakes, put on the pitch and caulking, or do you think you have the back to help move the logs?"
>>567311
>>567312
Full health! But Figworth takes a hit!
He's charging you! roll to dodge!
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds
Figworth: 5/5 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
>>567323
You take the full force of his charge and get thrown on your ass.
>>567325
You dodge with ease, landing behind him ready to strike.
next attack autocrits.
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds
Figworth: helpless/4 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
>>567328
He directs you to where you're needed. Roll to see how well you do.
You take the full force of his charge and get thrown on your ass.
>>567325
You dodge with ease, landing behind him ready to strike.
next attack autocrits.
Justicia: 5/3 hits/wounds
Figworth: helpless/4 hits/wounds
Fighter 2: 1/2 hits/wounds
>>567328
He directs you to where you're needed. Roll to see how well you do.
>>567333
>>567334
And another one bites the dust! all hostiles subdued, and crisis averted. What do you do with these criminals now?
>>567335
He tenses as you get higher and higher, stiff as a board by the time you reach a cloud.
"I-I don't want ye to drop me!"
>>567341
Great job! With your help, one of the houses is completed in no time!
"Great work, mayor! Come on, let's try building this one next!"
>>567334
And another one bites the dust! all hostiles subdued, and crisis averted. What do you do with these criminals now?
>>567335
He tenses as you get higher and higher, stiff as a board by the time you reach a cloud.
"I-I don't want ye to drop me!"
>>567341
Great job! With your help, one of the houses is completed in no time!
"Great work, mayor! Come on, let's try building this one next!"
>>567354
The cloud is soft and almost ephemeral beneath you, but holds your weight easily. Boon gulps, but relaxes as soon as you begin supporting him.
He gulps, keeping his eyes tightly shut.
"I-I ain't gonna!"
>>567353
Anything in particular you want to do with them once they're in the stocks? They're partially concious now.
Some of the other settlers have started throwing mudballs and other things at them. At least you hope they're mudballs.
>>567352
"I've gotta say, I never expected a mayor to be willing to come down and really get her hooves dirty."
Roll to see how well you do on the next one.
The cloud is soft and almost ephemeral beneath you, but holds your weight easily. Boon gulps, but relaxes as soon as you begin supporting him.
He gulps, keeping his eyes tightly shut.
"I-I ain't gonna!"
>>567353
Anything in particular you want to do with them once they're in the stocks? They're partially concious now.
Some of the other settlers have started throwing mudballs and other things at them. At least you hope they're mudballs.
>>567352
"I've gotta say, I never expected a mayor to be willing to come down and really get her hooves dirty."
Roll to see how well you do on the next one.
>>567370
Yes, you do. Without enough ponies, you can't hammer the logs in!
"OIY!!! YOU LOT OVER THERE! GET OVER HERE AND HELP! Yeah, not many politicians have that attitude. I'm glad to see you're different than the rest."
try again?
>>567371
A mud(?)ball does the job, landing right in his open mouth.
>>567374
His mouth is gaping open, eyes widening by the second.
"Wow. This is… this is what ye see every day? It's… oh wow. I feel… small. Like the world is so much bigger'n me. But it's… it's beautiful. so beautiful…"
He looks down at you, seeing your smile.
"…Thank ye. Thank ye so much for sharing this with me."
Yes, you do. Without enough ponies, you can't hammer the logs in!
"OIY!!! YOU LOT OVER THERE! GET OVER HERE AND HELP! Yeah, not many politicians have that attitude. I'm glad to see you're different than the rest."
try again?
>>567371
A mud(?)ball does the job, landing right in his open mouth.
>>567374
His mouth is gaping open, eyes widening by the second.
"Wow. This is… this is what ye see every day? It's… oh wow. I feel… small. Like the world is so much bigger'n me. But it's… it's beautiful. so beautiful…"
He looks down at you, seeing your smile.
"…Thank ye. Thank ye so much for sharing this with me."
>>567396
"Shh," he coos, brushing your cheek with his hoof.
"Ain't nopony gonna see."
His lips descend onto yours.
"Last night was one of the wildest nights I've ever had. No, the wildest."
He kisses you again.
"But now, up here, against this beautiful picture ye've just showed me… I want to show ye just how special ye are to me."
>>567397
"Ain't your fault. Now try again."
"Shh," he coos, brushing your cheek with his hoof.
"Ain't nopony gonna see."
His lips descend onto yours.
"Last night was one of the wildest nights I've ever had. No, the wildest."
He kisses you again.
"But now, up here, against this beautiful picture ye've just showed me… I want to show ye just how special ye are to me."
>>567397
"Ain't your fault. Now try again."
>>567401
There you go! You hammer those spikes in, and the house is up in no time!
"Now you're getting it! You'll be a mason in no time!"
You can keep helping, but no longer need to roll for it.
>>567400
Last night was wild, raw, primal, a contest of wills and strength and dominance. This…
This is different.
His movements are slow, precise, methodical. There is no straining, no tensing or pounding, just one natural, flowing motion. There is no rush to it, no hurry.
Each and every moment, every movement, every touch, is drawn out as long as possible as you revel in a myriad of sensations.
By the time it ends for the last time(you lost count of how many finishes you both reached; it doesn't matter), and you return to your bodies from the ephemeral realm of pleasure you were suspended in, you find the sun low in the sky and shadows lengthening.
"…Heh…" Boon sounds absolutely exhausted, but there's a gentle, satisfied grin on his face. "…Guess I got… a bit carried away…"
There you go! You hammer those spikes in, and the house is up in no time!
"Now you're getting it! You'll be a mason in no time!"
You can keep helping, but no longer need to roll for it.
>>567400
Last night was wild, raw, primal, a contest of wills and strength and dominance. This…
This is different.
His movements are slow, precise, methodical. There is no straining, no tensing or pounding, just one natural, flowing motion. There is no rush to it, no hurry.
Each and every moment, every movement, every touch, is drawn out as long as possible as you revel in a myriad of sensations.
By the time it ends for the last time(you lost count of how many finishes you both reached; it doesn't matter), and you return to your bodies from the ephemeral realm of pleasure you were suspended in, you find the sun low in the sky and shadows lengthening.
"…Heh…" Boon sounds absolutely exhausted, but there's a gentle, satisfied grin on his face. "…Guess I got… a bit carried away…"
>>567403
You get to work on the next house, hammering spikes like a pro. Geneva helps lift and hold the logs in place.
"I gotta admit," Stout Frame remarks, "I'm surprised to see a politician so handy with a hammer. Where'd you learn to work like that?"
>>567404
"Didn't plan on it…" He holds you close too. Your own scent is everywhere on him; both of you are completely soaked with sweat.
"Can't say I regret it, though. Well, probably will in the morning, but… It was worth it."
He breathes your scent deeply and sighs.
"Forgive me?"
>>567405
Nope. You could probably make a few potions from it. The effects wouldn't be as strong as the whole flower, but there'd be more uses.
You get to work on the next house, hammering spikes like a pro. Geneva helps lift and hold the logs in place.
"I gotta admit," Stout Frame remarks, "I'm surprised to see a politician so handy with a hammer. Where'd you learn to work like that?"
>>567404
"Didn't plan on it…" He holds you close too. Your own scent is everywhere on him; both of you are completely soaked with sweat.
"Can't say I regret it, though. Well, probably will in the morning, but… It was worth it."
He breathes your scent deeply and sighs.
"Forgive me?"
>>567405
Nope. You could probably make a few potions from it. The effects wouldn't be as strong as the whole flower, but there'd be more uses.
>>567407
You're lucky I'm not requiring a dice check for success.
As you break it down into separate potions, you detect something about it changing as it's diluted. The effect of these potions might not be the same as those of the entire flower…
Roll 1d3+1 to determine how many potions you get out of it.
>>567408
"So he taught you the trade, eh? I bet he was a great stallion to raise a daughter like you."
>>567409
Eventually, you get over his tent, still snuggling and cooing at each other like lovelorn doves. It makes the interuption of a familiar accented voice that much more abrupt.
"'Bout time yew two fucked. Ah was gettin' worrud."
You're lucky I'm not requiring a dice check for success.
As you break it down into separate potions, you detect something about it changing as it's diluted. The effect of these potions might not be the same as those of the entire flower…
Roll 1d3+1 to determine how many potions you get out of it.
>>567408
"So he taught you the trade, eh? I bet he was a great stallion to raise a daughter like you."
>>567409
Eventually, you get over his tent, still snuggling and cooing at each other like lovelorn doves. It makes the interuption of a familiar accented voice that much more abrupt.
"'Bout time yew two fucked. Ah was gettin' worrud."
>>567411
It's not very effective.
Boon gasps and clings tightly to you, going red as a tomato.
Venture is on a cloud above you, grinning like a cat that got the cream.
"Aw, don'tcha worry, Ah didn't see nuthin'. Then agin, when yew see somepony paddling a cloud along, nuzzlin' and simperin' like amorous pups… well, it don't take much te figger out what yew been up tew."
>>567412
You have 3 strange blue potions! Do you drink one yourself, just to make sure it's safe?
It's not very effective.
Boon gasps and clings tightly to you, going red as a tomato.
Venture is on a cloud above you, grinning like a cat that got the cream.
"Aw, don'tcha worry, Ah didn't see nuthin'. Then agin, when yew see somepony paddling a cloud along, nuzzlin' and simperin' like amorous pups… well, it don't take much te figger out what yew been up tew."
>>567412
You have 3 strange blue potions! Do you drink one yourself, just to make sure it's safe?
>>567414
You feel the same stirring inside, though not as intensely before. Yet, something is different…
Roll 1d6 to determine it's effect.
>>567415
"…Rutting like a pair o' rabbits in spring?" Her grin widens.
"Honestly, Ah'm surprised yew two didn't hitch up earlier. Ye both been sweet on each other since ye first laid eyes on the other.
So tell meh Julia… has Boonie-boy been a prop'r gentlestalli'n, er he just bend ye over and git tew it?"
You feel the same stirring inside, though not as intensely before. Yet, something is different…
Roll 1d6 to determine it's effect.
>>567415
"…Rutting like a pair o' rabbits in spring?" Her grin widens.
"Honestly, Ah'm surprised yew two didn't hitch up earlier. Ye both been sweet on each other since ye first laid eyes on the other.
So tell meh Julia… has Boonie-boy been a prop'r gentlestalli'n, er he just bend ye over and git tew it?"
>>567417
Your steps feel heavier, stronger. You feel heavier, yet lighter at the same time.
A feeling that you could withstand any attempt to knock you down flows through your veins.
…Are those tiny horns on your head?
Gained New racial: Stoneguts!
>>567419
"Aw, ain't that precious? Boonie's the bottom! Ye know, Ah had a feelin'…"
She cackles as Boon goes even redder, sputtering as he tries to find a witty retort.
>>567418
"Of course I am! You're a pretty mare with power, brains, and muscle! I'd be a fool not to compliment you!"
Your steps feel heavier, stronger. You feel heavier, yet lighter at the same time.
A feeling that you could withstand any attempt to knock you down flows through your veins.
…Are those tiny horns on your head?
Gained New racial: Stoneguts!
>>567419
"Aw, ain't that precious? Boonie's the bottom! Ye know, Ah had a feelin'…"
She cackles as Boon goes even redder, sputtering as he tries to find a witty retort.
>>567418
"Of course I am! You're a pretty mare with power, brains, and muscle! I'd be a fool not to compliment you!"
>>567422
Little, tiny nubs on either side of your head. You could probably hide them with your hair, and they aren't immediately noticable, but they're definitely there. They remind you of the bumps on Sweetherb's head…
>>567421
She whoops and busts out laughing as Boon covers his face, practically glowing red.
"Hehehe… Ah better go 'fore 'is head explodes…hehehehe… OH, WAIT, IT ALREADY DID! HAHAHAHAHA!!!"
She flies off in gales of laughter, finally leaving the two of you alone.
Little, tiny nubs on either side of your head. You could probably hide them with your hair, and they aren't immediately noticable, but they're definitely there. They remind you of the bumps on Sweetherb's head…
>>567421
She whoops and busts out laughing as Boon covers his face, practically glowing red.
"Hehehe… Ah better go 'fore 'is head explodes…hehehehe… OH, WAIT, IT ALREADY DID! HAHAHAHAHA!!!"
She flies off in gales of laughter, finally leaving the two of you alone.
>>567435
He shakes his head and laughs.
"The sad part is yer probably right.
So, want me to get started on dinner?"
>>567434
You get several acknowledgements and well-wishes as you head back to your office, several more buildings erected thanks to your help.
"Well, that was certainly productive," Geneva beams.
He shakes his head and laughs.
"The sad part is yer probably right.
So, want me to get started on dinner?"
>>567434
You get several acknowledgements and well-wishes as you head back to your office, several more buildings erected thanks to your help.
"Well, that was certainly productive," Geneva beams.