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>>365957
You break his weak guard with ease.
"Hm, Good job. Again!"
'1d10'
>>365959
"Vera, now is no time to play games and act coy. This is important to me. You are important to me!
If I say I will become your servant for a year that will not mean a thing in this context. Only you can know how I can rebuild that bridge I almost burnt…"
>>365958
All ten volumes are available.
>>365960
"I did not intend to kill him. Never imply that of me."
Roll #1 7 = 7
You break his weak guard with ease.
"Hm, Good job. Again!"
'1d10'
>>365959
"Vera, now is no time to play games and act coy. This is important to me. You are important to me!
If I say I will become your servant for a year that will not mean a thing in this context. Only you can know how I can rebuild that bridge I almost burnt…"
>>365958
All ten volumes are available.
>>365960
"I did not intend to kill him. Never imply that of me."
Roll #1 7 = 7
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.365970
>>365969
I nod, slightly encouraged by the taste of success, and move in to attack once more
Roll #1 1 = 1
I nod, slightly encouraged by the taste of success, and move in to attack once more
Roll #1 1 = 1
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.365973
>>365969
Score. I'll take the first five. That should keep me, Star, and maybe even Vera busy for a good while.
…On second thought, I'll take all ten. Don't know if someone else will check them out while we're busy with the first five.
So! Ten books to the front desk.
"I'd like to check these out, ma'am."
Score. I'll take the first five. That should keep me, Star, and maybe even Vera busy for a good while.
…On second thought, I'll take all ten. Don't know if someone else will check them out while we're busy with the first five.
So! Ten books to the front desk.
"I'd like to check these out, ma'am."
>>365970
The next taste in your mouth after success is blood and dirt, after you miss your swing, hit yourself in the leg and fall over.
"Oh dear. You ok?"
>>365971
"The last thing he did alive was sink his sword into my side."
>>365973
"That's a lot of books, Cadet."
>>365977
"In that, we are the one and same.
We cannot tell each other what to do. But we can support one another. We can be friends."
The next taste in your mouth after success is blood and dirt, after you miss your swing, hit yourself in the leg and fall over.
"Oh dear. You ok?"
>>365971
"The last thing he did alive was sink his sword into my side."
>>365973
"That's a lot of books, Cadet."
>>365977
"In that, we are the one and same.
We cannot tell each other what to do. But we can support one another. We can be friends."
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.366029
>>366028
Nope, that really fucking hurts.
I groan softly and curl up, trying a healing spell.
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
Nope, that really fucking hurts.
I groan softly and curl up, trying a healing spell.
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
>>366040
"Right. Lets keep going then."
And the training went on.
Roll for overall success
>>366044
"To be daring is one thing. To be suicidal is another."
>>366045
Whereever it is, lets hope it doesn't need NPCs for a moment
>>366048
He smiles and reaches out for you, but retracts his hoof and looks down
"The lock is enchanted. If it takes too long to open, it changes configuration by itself, negating all progress made in opening it."
NEXT TIME ON THE ENDLESS ERP
TRUST
THRUST
AND http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu3zt5T7gYM ha ha as if
"Right. Lets keep going then."
And the training went on.
Roll for overall success
>>366044
"To be daring is one thing. To be suicidal is another."
>>366045
Whereever it is, lets hope it doesn't need NPCs for a moment
>>366048
He smiles and reaches out for you, but retracts his hoof and looks down
"The lock is enchanted. If it takes too long to open, it changes configuration by itself, negating all progress made in opening it."
NEXT TIME ON THE ENDLESS ERP
TRUST
THRUST
AND http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu3zt5T7gYM ha ha as if
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366564
>>366563
"Mh."
Wait for the sound, then stick the hook in the lock and start working on it, focusing on the lock.
Roll #1 3 = 3
"Mh."
Wait for the sound, then stick the hook in the lock and start working on it, focusing on the lock.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366566
>>366565
Groan in frustration.
"I'm not giving up!"
Try again.
"But I could use some help…"
Roll #1 10 = 10
Groan in frustration.
"I'm not giving up!"
Try again.
"But I could use some help…"
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>366578
>>366577
With a dozen or so Cadets watching with judging eyes, you begin to feel very insecure.
Leaf gives them all a harsh look in an effort to establish himself as the one in control of the situation. It does not seem to really work, and the unspoken subtext of the situation has become entirely obvious - they aren't buying the act.
In a moment of desperation, or possibly brilliance, you grab Leaf's head and kiss him in front of everyone.
Roll to not like it.
>>366577
With a dozen or so Cadets watching with judging eyes, you begin to feel very insecure.
Leaf gives them all a harsh look in an effort to establish himself as the one in control of the situation. It does not seem to really work, and the unspoken subtext of the situation has become entirely obvious - they aren't buying the act.
In a moment of desperation, or possibly brilliance, you grab Leaf's head and kiss him in front of everyone.
Roll to not like it.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366580
>>366579
Urgh.
This was a stupid move.
Stupid, stupid move. Awkward, too. If I have to summon a dancing rainbow of swords to get out of here, this will compromise Leaf too.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Urgh.
This was a stupid move.
Stupid, stupid move. Awkward, too. If I have to summon a dancing rainbow of swords to get out of here, this will compromise Leaf too.
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>366580
And worst part it was totally good for you too.
As you let go and gaze into his eyes he look surprised, then turns his head to give a confident grin to the onlookers, who grudgingly bow down and let you pass.
As you head to the door you realize Jon was in one of the doorways and saw the whole thing.
You soon reach the exit
"…what was that all about?"
And worst part it was totally good for you too.
As you let go and gaze into his eyes he look surprised, then turns his head to give a confident grin to the onlookers, who grudgingly bow down and let you pass.
As you head to the door you realize Jon was in one of the doorways and saw the whole thing.
You soon reach the exit
"…what was that all about?"
>>366590
"Not really. I had felt like my authority had been slipping lately. I think this will do me good in the long run.
…of course I do not mean to disrespect you with that statement. I'm just being honest."
He looks around
"Nobody is looking…"
>>366591
"Which stemmed from his lack of willingness to compromise enough to make, or keep, friends."
"Not really. I had felt like my authority had been slipping lately. I think this will do me good in the long run.
…of course I do not mean to disrespect you with that statement. I'm just being honest."
He looks around
"Nobody is looking…"
>>366591
"Which stemmed from his lack of willingness to compromise enough to make, or keep, friends."
>>366593
"Make sure it stays that way."
>>366594
He waves goodbye to you
Welcome to to the room
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2A8XJ-d_QQ
"Make sure it stays that way."
>>366594
He waves goodbye to you
Welcome to to the room
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2A8XJ-d_QQ
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366597
>>366595
Take a shower.
Cold.
And think about just how much trouble this thing is bringing me.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Take a shower.
Cold.
And think about just how much trouble this thing is bringing me.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366599
>>366598
If Balsa finds… He might flip his shit, or might stop pushing me.
The first, most likely.
Nock? I can tell her. She will understand.
I will make her understand.
Sit like a very sad pony in the shower and let the water wash over me.
I should study for my classes. Get some training done…
Spend the day training in the garden, doing Blast practice.
Roll #1 8, 10, 1, 6, 4, 5, 3, 6, 1, 10 = 54
If Balsa finds… He might flip his shit, or might stop pushing me.
The first, most likely.
Nock? I can tell her. She will understand.
I will make her understand.
Sit like a very sad pony in the shower and let the water wash over me.
I should study for my classes. Get some training done…
Spend the day training in the garden, doing Blast practice.
Roll #1 8, 10, 1, 6, 4, 5, 3, 6, 1, 10 = 54
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366617
>>366616
"I… Yeah. I should. Meet me in the dinery in half a hour."
Time to take another shower I guess.
Any more shower meditations, wise voice?
Roll #1 1 = 1
"I… Yeah. I should. Meet me in the dinery in half a hour."
Time to take another shower I guess.
Any more shower meditations, wise voice?
Roll #1 1 = 1
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366619
>>366618
Damn it all to hell.
I am supposed to be Nock's mare, not Leaf's! I love her! Who cares for a kiss, she's given me more than that, and I've betrayed her for my wish to… Know, to know something I'm not supposed to.
I hate myself for this.
And if Leaf tries anything I'm totally gelding him. He'll make a great Royal Guard.
I should hide in here for a while.
Yeah.
That might help.
Curl up and hide in the shower.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
Damn it all to hell.
I am supposed to be Nock's mare, not Leaf's! I love her! Who cares for a kiss, she's given me more than that, and I've betrayed her for my wish to… Know, to know something I'm not supposed to.
I hate myself for this.
And if Leaf tries anything I'm totally gelding him. He'll make a great Royal Guard.
I should hide in here for a while.
Yeah.
That might help.
Curl up and hide in the shower.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366623
>>366622
"Stopped to think some. I'm sorry."
A fruit drink?
I should totally drink this totally new and never seen before drink right here and now with no prejudice whatsoever!
Roll #1 8 = 8
"Stopped to think some. I'm sorry."
A fruit drink?
I should totally drink this totally new and never seen before drink right here and now with no prejudice whatsoever!
Roll #1 8 = 8
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366630
>>366625
"I had a chat with Nock… She didn't like the idea.
And a roommate of mine wants to help.
Oh, and there's somepony that likes you."
Roll #1 6 = 6
"I had a chat with Nock… She didn't like the idea.
And a roommate of mine wants to help.
Oh, and there's somepony that likes you."
Roll #1 6 = 6
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366638
>>366635
I'll look him in the eye.
"Leaf, I don't know you beyond this thing with Balsa, and that you've helped Vera get comfortable with her magic. But don't think for one second that I'm not going to make sure nothing… untoward happens to my friend. Second-year or no, if you hurt her, I may do something that'd get us both expelled."
I'll look him in the eye.
"Leaf, I don't know you beyond this thing with Balsa, and that you've helped Vera get comfortable with her magic. But don't think for one second that I'm not going to make sure nothing… untoward happens to my friend. Second-year or no, if you hurt her, I may do something that'd get us both expelled."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366642
>>366639
"So long as you remember boundaries, Leaf, it isn't."
Then I'll sit on the floor, and sigh a little.
"Just wish she'd come to her friends for a little help instead of getting herself a reputation instead. You know Nock's going to hear about this, right? And you know what she thinks about mages…"
"So long as you remember boundaries, Leaf, it isn't."
Then I'll sit on the floor, and sigh a little.
"Just wish she'd come to her friends for a little help instead of getting herself a reputation instead. You know Nock's going to hear about this, right? And you know what she thinks about mages…"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366648
>>366643
I'll nod slightly.
"I've gotten into a few fights with her on the subject, especially when it came to Vera."
I'll shake my head a little.
"But Vera's the only one she likes. Every other mage, divine or otherwise, they're all the same to her. She may think she's being polite about it, but she can be incredibly back-hoofed in how she talks."
"Anyway. The point of this is that I don't want you to do something that would end up hurting Vera."
I'll nod slightly.
"I've gotten into a few fights with her on the subject, especially when it came to Vera."
I'll shake my head a little.
"But Vera's the only one she likes. Every other mage, divine or otherwise, they're all the same to her. She may think she's being polite about it, but she can be incredibly back-hoofed in how she talks."
"Anyway. The point of this is that I don't want you to do something that would end up hurting Vera."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366653
>>366649
"I don't doubt that either. But that doesn't mean we should set the clock running. Only reason I'm trying to be friendly with Nock is because Star and Vera want me to."
I'll sigh again.
"Anyway, just make sure there aren't any 'accidents.' I know Vera likes you, but I trust you about as far as I can throw you."
"I don't doubt that either. But that doesn't mean we should set the clock running. Only reason I'm trying to be friendly with Nock is because Star and Vera want me to."
I'll sigh again.
"Anyway, just make sure there aren't any 'accidents.' I know Vera likes you, but I trust you about as far as I can throw you."
>>366653
"I don't particularly blame you for that.
Still. I won't stop helping her. Because I know how she feels better than anyone."
>>366654
"True as that might be, that doesn't mean I can't help you with the process.
Though I will admit Leaf was probably your best option after myself. In term of skill I'd call him my equal. In terms of personality… not necessarily."
>>366655
"Well, that makes sense. I'm glad you picked me for that."
"I don't particularly blame you for that.
Still. I won't stop helping her. Because I know how she feels better than anyone."
>>366654
"True as that might be, that doesn't mean I can't help you with the process.
Though I will admit Leaf was probably your best option after myself. In term of skill I'd call him my equal. In terms of personality… not necessarily."
>>366655
"Well, that makes sense. I'm glad you picked me for that."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366659
>>366656
"I don't want you to stop helping her with her magic. But I also don't want you taking advantage of your lessons."
I'll shuffle my hooves.
"And don't have them in the Sword dorm. She doesn't need that kind of attention, or reputation. We've got that secret room for a reason, after all."
"I don't want you to stop helping her with her magic. But I also don't want you taking advantage of your lessons."
I'll shuffle my hooves.
"And don't have them in the Sword dorm. She doesn't need that kind of attention, or reputation. We've got that secret room for a reason, after all."
>>366661
"I think in the long run even he realized that. He was pragmatic, almost cold. He didn't even have fun doing it. He saw it as some kind of mission, while to the rest of us, it was a game.
Well, maybe game is a little light in my case, but I still enjoyed doing it. He… he just did it. No smile, no congratulations or bragging in the end. Just… nothing."
>>366662
I'm trying to get everything set and ready for the gala. We can even timeskip to your shopping trip in Canterlot.
>>366663
"She's from Eaglecrest, no?
Her culture is very different from ours. And I intended to respect that, rather than impose my own values on her."
"I think in the long run even he realized that. He was pragmatic, almost cold. He didn't even have fun doing it. He saw it as some kind of mission, while to the rest of us, it was a game.
Well, maybe game is a little light in my case, but I still enjoyed doing it. He… he just did it. No smile, no congratulations or bragging in the end. Just… nothing."
>>366662
I'm trying to get everything set and ready for the gala. We can even timeskip to your shopping trip in Canterlot.
>>366663
"She's from Eaglecrest, no?
Her culture is very different from ours. And I intended to respect that, rather than impose my own values on her."
>>366666
"Let me just ask one thing. Did he try to do anything to you?"
>>366667
"Eaglecrest always valued individuality. Everypony was a nation onto themselves, free to set their own rules and act as they saw fit. The strong ruled and the weak trained harder to better themselves. Their armies were not so much a single force, but an alliance between hundreds of individuals.
And this extended to the way they viewed families as well. Indeed, Eaglecrest had no real concept of a family like Equestria does. It was rare for both parents to raise a child. Many here look down on ponies who enjoy one-night-stands and hop from relationship to relationship. But in old Eaglecrest, that was the norm. You fight, and if you end up liking the fight, you sleep with them and hen be on your way to find a new conquest."
>>366665
Over the next days you worked int he forge, learning the properties of metals, how to fold steel to remove impurities, and how to balance a weapon properly.
After you present the smith with a simple but well made sword you yourself forged, he approves your work and signs a notice to the battlemaster.
"Let me just ask one thing. Did he try to do anything to you?"
>>366667
"Eaglecrest always valued individuality. Everypony was a nation onto themselves, free to set their own rules and act as they saw fit. The strong ruled and the weak trained harder to better themselves. Their armies were not so much a single force, but an alliance between hundreds of individuals.
And this extended to the way they viewed families as well. Indeed, Eaglecrest had no real concept of a family like Equestria does. It was rare for both parents to raise a child. Many here look down on ponies who enjoy one-night-stands and hop from relationship to relationship. But in old Eaglecrest, that was the norm. You fight, and if you end up liking the fight, you sleep with them and hen be on your way to find a new conquest."
>>366665
Over the next days you worked int he forge, learning the properties of metals, how to fold steel to remove impurities, and how to balance a weapon properly.
After you present the smith with a simple but well made sword you yourself forged, he approves your work and signs a notice to the battlemaster.
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366672
>>366668
I'll just stare at him for a second.
"If that were still true, then Vera wouldn't have been so upset about the thought of her family disowning her for knowing magic. Besides, she chose to stick with Nock. If anything, that should be a big sign to not try and force old Eaglecrest values on her, right?"
I'll just stare at him for a second.
"If that were still true, then Vera wouldn't have been so upset about the thought of her family disowning her for knowing magic. Besides, she chose to stick with Nock. If anything, that should be a big sign to not try and force old Eaglecrest values on her, right?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366683
>>366681
Then I shall.
Though I'll stop a bit short when I see you sharing a drink with Balsa.
What if I'm wrong about things? No, Vera's not that kind of mare. She wouldn't lie about something like that.
Shaking my head a little, I'll walk up.
"Hey there, Vera. Who's your friend?"
Then I shall.
Though I'll stop a bit short when I see you sharing a drink with Balsa.
What if I'm wrong about things? No, Vera's not that kind of mare. She wouldn't lie about something like that.
Shaking my head a little, I'll walk up.
"Hey there, Vera. Who's your friend?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366707
>>366705
"Hey, I was there the first time you told the headmaster about your nightmares. You said something about a symbol, and he said something about his collection. It's not hard to see where this is going."
I'll give her a little grin.
"Besides, I was curious about what was down there anyway. And Star wouldn't forgive me if I let her best friend get hurt."
"Hey, I was there the first time you told the headmaster about your nightmares. You said something about a symbol, and he said something about his collection. It's not hard to see where this is going."
I'll give her a little grin.
"Besides, I was curious about what was down there anyway. And Star wouldn't forgive me if I let her best friend get hurt."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366710
>>366708
"I have looking after my friend to do in there."
I'll cross my forelegs.
"And even if you say I shouldn't go, I'll probably follow you in anyway. I'm a lot less stealthy, though."
She's right, though. Star probably would be in tears if I got hurt. Just means I shouldn't get hurt, then.
"I have looking after my friend to do in there."
I'll cross my forelegs.
"And even if you say I shouldn't go, I'll probably follow you in anyway. I'm a lot less stealthy, though."
She's right, though. Star probably would be in tears if I got hurt. Just means I shouldn't get hurt, then.
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366723
>>366719
"I think I've got what it takes to look after my friend, if she'll let me."
>>366720
"You think being friends with Star is a joke? With me? You're only looking at what you think is bad. You think your family disowned you for having magic? So what, come join the Apple family. We can always use the help. And you've got Nock, who loves you, even if she is a…"
I'll bite my tongue at the last bit and shake my head.
"Anyway, your life isn't a joke, Vera. It matters. And if you think a couple of demons are having a laugh at you, then we'll just kick them in the face and be done with it."
"I think I've got what it takes to look after my friend, if she'll let me."
>>366720
"You think being friends with Star is a joke? With me? You're only looking at what you think is bad. You think your family disowned you for having magic? So what, come join the Apple family. We can always use the help. And you've got Nock, who loves you, even if she is a…"
I'll bite my tongue at the last bit and shake my head.
"Anyway, your life isn't a joke, Vera. It matters. And if you think a couple of demons are having a laugh at you, then we'll just kick them in the face and be done with it."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366735
>>366732
Screw everything. I know what I will have to do.
Take the warhammer-guitar.
Climb to the roof.
Be sneaky about it.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Screw everything. I know what I will have to do.
Take the warhammer-guitar.
Climb to the roof.
Be sneaky about it.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366741
>>366737
Good.
Set the hammer down.
Try a quieter tune than usual. Something… Lively but not imposing.
"What's a mare to do-"
Roll #1 8 = 8
Good.
Set the hammer down.
Try a quieter tune than usual. Something… Lively but not imposing.
"What's a mare to do-"
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>366738
"Not that the faculty would ever speak of it. Highflanks was a student here once. He liked to break the rules and go where he was not allowed to. They say he visited every off-limits area there is.
Then he went for the Collection, but was caught. He was never seen again, but we all know what really happened.
They killed him for trying it."
>>366739
"Well the Academy's money is always good for me. Shall I just pick one for you or?"
>>366740
Boop >>366738
>>366741
You play quietly enough to not attract background singers
"Not that the faculty would ever speak of it. Highflanks was a student here once. He liked to break the rules and go where he was not allowed to. They say he visited every off-limits area there is.
Then he went for the Collection, but was caught. He was never seen again, but we all know what really happened.
They killed him for trying it."
>>366739
"Well the Academy's money is always good for me. Shall I just pick one for you or?"
>>366740
Boop >>366738
>>366741
You play quietly enough to not attract background singers
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366758
>>366756
Slip out of bed and move to the exit of the dorm. Time to get to Sword, stealthy style.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Slip out of bed and move to the exit of the dorm. Time to get to Sword, stealthy style.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.366766
>>366762
I'll look at him oddly.
"Well, yeah. Don't feel right asking for money while working in the kitchens, especially after the head chef did me a big favor on Hearts and Hooves, and there's always something that needs cleaning. Figured it was a good way to earn some coin."
>>366765
'1d10' to contain sadness.
"Is that so?"
Roll #1 2 = 2
I'll look at him oddly.
"Well, yeah. Don't feel right asking for money while working in the kitchens, especially after the head chef did me a big favor on Hearts and Hooves, and there's always something that needs cleaning. Figured it was a good way to earn some coin."
>>366765
'1d10' to contain sadness.
"Is that so?"
Roll #1 2 = 2
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366771
>>366768
Those must be the night classes!
Out of the bushes. Go back to my room. Star must have one!
Roll #1 5 = 5
Those must be the night classes!
Out of the bushes. Go back to my room. Star must have one!
Roll #1 5 = 5
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366790
>>366789
This means I'm trying to get past the guards the classic way.
Anything that I could use?
As in, places to hide.
Roll #1 7 = 7
This means I'm trying to get past the guards the classic way.
Anything that I could use?
As in, places to hide.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Papaver Field [Mage] No.366795
>>366794
I know, but lying is not…
Not something I want to do. As a paladin. As a pony.
Try to get past them by the bushes. If they are at the door, look for someplace to climb.
Roll #1 5 = 5
I know, but lying is not…
Not something I want to do. As a paladin. As a pony.
Try to get past them by the bushes. If they are at the door, look for someplace to climb.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>366795
It seems the moon badge wearer is headed for sword dorm too, and beating you there because she can walk right past the guards.
She starts climbing the plans on the wall.
>>366797
Burning nods
"Very well, very well. So, would you prefer a more military style, or a royal style?"
>>366798
Sure thing.
It seems the moon badge wearer is headed for sword dorm too, and beating you there because she can walk right past the guards.
She starts climbing the plans on the wall.
>>366797
Burning nods
"Very well, very well. So, would you prefer a more military style, or a royal style?"
>>366798
Sure thing.
>>366804
She notices a flower jammed under the window, plucks it out and tries to open the window itself.
She seems surprised that it isn't locked.
>>366805
"I'll manage. What's up?"
>>366806
The room is full of mannequins wearing various outfits
"Now then. We need to pick a base cut and how to decorate it."
She notices a flower jammed under the window, plucks it out and tries to open the window itself.
She seems surprised that it isn't locked.
>>366805
"I'll manage. What's up?"
>>366806
The room is full of mannequins wearing various outfits
"Now then. We need to pick a base cut and how to decorate it."
>>366829
He sighs
"Hm, fine.
Oh, here's an idea! How about a high collar coat worn on the shoulders? A little military, yes, but I can spice it up to be more flashy."
>>366830
"…oh right. I forgot to lock the window. Haaa… silly me. This is Waning Crescent by the way."
Crescent gives a shy wave
>>366831
"Thanks again~"
She goes2bed
He sighs
"Hm, fine.
Oh, here's an idea! How about a high collar coat worn on the shoulders? A little military, yes, but I can spice it up to be more flashy."
>>366830
"…oh right. I forgot to lock the window. Haaa… silly me. This is Waning Crescent by the way."
Crescent gives a shy wave
>>366831
"Thanks again~"
She goes2bed
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.367636
I am once again on the training fields on my own accord, hitting a dummy with my mace.
Rolling to see how I'm faring
Roll #1 6 = 6
Rolling to see how I'm faring
Roll #1 6 = 6
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.367916
>>367912
I blush in embarrassment
"S-Shut up… I-I'm trying, okay?"
Ignoring my bloody nose, I pick up my mace once again and get back to training
Roll #1 4 = 4
I blush in embarrassment
"S-Shut up… I-I'm trying, okay?"
Ignoring my bloody nose, I pick up my mace once again and get back to training
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>368000
Keep a stern voice.
"If I were to make a bet right now, I'd say you would manage to do just that. If you are thinking about how you can fail, you did already. When you are no longer saying 'Boo-hoo, I'll get him killed' but 'Yes, I will watch his back and keep him safe', then I could bet on your victory."
Keep a stern voice.
"If I were to make a bet right now, I'd say you would manage to do just that. If you are thinking about how you can fail, you did already. When you are no longer saying 'Boo-hoo, I'll get him killed' but 'Yes, I will watch his back and keep him safe', then I could bet on your victory."
>>366836
Crescent looks at you questioningly, then turns to Balsa.
Balsa smiles at her and shakes his head
"I don't think she's quite ready."
"Hey! W-what's that supposed to mean! What's she got that I don't!?"
>>368139
We can assume you already did if you don't want to waste time on it.
Or I can leave you out of it entirely.
>>368141
>>368143
Balsa looks at Cherry
"My my. Three mares at once. I hope my room is big enough."
>>368142
Lets assume your dirt jobs did pay off and the custodian, pleased with the extra sleep, signed off on getting you a day's worth of leave.
Did you go on the same day Sidus did, or?
Crescent looks at you questioningly, then turns to Balsa.
Balsa smiles at her and shakes his head
"I don't think she's quite ready."
"Hey! W-what's that supposed to mean! What's she got that I don't!?"
>>368139
We can assume you already did if you don't want to waste time on it.
Or I can leave you out of it entirely.
>>368141
>>368143
Balsa looks at Cherry
"My my. Three mares at once. I hope my room is big enough."
>>368142
Lets assume your dirt jobs did pay off and the custodian, pleased with the extra sleep, signed off on getting you a day's worth of leave.
Did you go on the same day Sidus did, or?
>>368145
He observes all of you
"It's quite more than I expected, I will admit."
He then hugs Crescent with one hoof
"Are both of you two intending to become my partners, or?"
>>368146
Welcome to the finest in affordable niceness in Canterlot - The Everypony's Dressery and Clothing Emporium.
>>368147
"Indeed I am. And you are?"
He observes all of you
"It's quite more than I expected, I will admit."
He then hugs Crescent with one hoof
"Are both of you two intending to become my partners, or?"
>>368146
Welcome to the finest in affordable niceness in Canterlot - The Everypony's Dressery and Clothing Emporium.
>>368147
"Indeed I am. And you are?"
>>368149
"Certainly sir. For what kind of occasion?"
>>368150
>>368151
"Ah yes. I can see where the name comes from.
I must admit I mismanaged my time a little. Um, you don't mind, do you Cre-"
"I want in on this."
"I bed your pardon?"
"I've always admired your… skills, Balsa. I want to be there to see them in person."
"So all three of you want to help me with this?"
"Certainly sir. For what kind of occasion?"
>>368150
>>368151
"Ah yes. I can see where the name comes from.
I must admit I mismanaged my time a little. Um, you don't mind, do you Cre-"
"I want in on this."
"I bed your pardon?"
"I've always admired your… skills, Balsa. I want to be there to see them in person."
"So all three of you want to help me with this?"
>>368172
"That'd be a start. Really, they say the gala is really boring. That's mostly thanks to our lads dragging the worst rowdy drunkards away in silence. At least the food is supposedly good."
>>368174
Balsa takes a firm step forward, knocks you down and puts a sword on your throat
"Like hell you were. This area is off-limits and you know it. You have seen too much, and I'm afraid I cannot let you walk away."
He looks seriously terrifying…
>>368177
"Sounds good. Would you also like a coat, or?"
"That'd be a start. Really, they say the gala is really boring. That's mostly thanks to our lads dragging the worst rowdy drunkards away in silence. At least the food is supposedly good."
>>368174
Balsa takes a firm step forward, knocks you down and puts a sword on your throat
"Like hell you were. This area is off-limits and you know it. You have seen too much, and I'm afraid I cannot let you walk away."
He looks seriously terrifying…
>>368177
"Sounds good. Would you also like a coat, or?"
>>368230
"I don't really like fights. They always mean more work for me. But I'm good at fixing ponies, so I guess I'm doomed to see ones that got hurt…
As for what's fun, I did always appreciate theater."
>>368231
Fantastic.
A coat for your front half, a greatcoat over the shoulders, like a cape, with high collars to accent your face, epaulettes, some gold trimming, poofy wig, gold-tipped shoes, two monocles, a cane…
>>368232
Oh fuck is that sword actually real? It feels like it's cutting into you.
"That's bullshit. How. Many?"
"I don't really like fights. They always mean more work for me. But I'm good at fixing ponies, so I guess I'm doomed to see ones that got hurt…
As for what's fun, I did always appreciate theater."
>>368231
Fantastic.
A coat for your front half, a greatcoat over the shoulders, like a cape, with high collars to accent your face, epaulettes, some gold trimming, poofy wig, gold-tipped shoes, two monocles, a cane…
>>368232
Oh fuck is that sword actually real? It feels like it's cutting into you.
"That's bullshit. How. Many?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.368235
>>368224
"A set, I mean."
I'll rub my nose a little.
"Or however this works. I'm really sorry that I don't quite know what I'm asking for."
I'll think for a second, and then brighten up.
"I've got it. How about I let you pick? You know your way around what's fashionable, so you should have a good idea of what fits who, right?"
"A set, I mean."
I'll rub my nose a little.
"Or however this works. I'm really sorry that I don't quite know what I'm asking for."
I'll think for a second, and then brighten up.
"I've got it. How about I let you pick? You know your way around what's fashionable, so you should have a good idea of what fits who, right?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.368240
>>368237
I'll nod.
"You work here, so you're more familiar with what you have available, as well as what would go together best."
I'll shuffle my front hooves a little.
"I have to admit, I'm pretty useless when it comes to dressing fancy, so I think leaving it to a trained professional would be better than me mixing and matching things…"
I'll nod.
"You work here, so you're more familiar with what you have available, as well as what would go together best."
I'll shuffle my front hooves a little.
"I have to admit, I'm pretty useless when it comes to dressing fancy, so I think leaving it to a trained professional would be better than me mixing and matching things…"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.368245
>>368237
Hey I guess time is ripe for me to do absolutely nothing. Check me ready for the Gala, unless the dress needs some helping.
Rolling to give you some inspiration.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Hey I guess time is ripe for me to do absolutely nothing. Check me ready for the Gala, unless the dress needs some helping.
Rolling to give you some inspiration.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>368242
"I will admit the natural world never did fascinate me that much. And that ties into why I don't like battle. It is so primal and animalistic. Unfit for a creature capable of higher though.
Which is why I enjoy theater. And music. And literature. Fruits of the tree of civilization."
>>368243
He eases the sword
"Took you long enough.
I'll go easy on you this time. But that really was a rather miserable first impression."
He helps you up with a smile
>>368244
"Lets hope they are good hooves…"
She goes out and soon returns with a cape, top hat, small coat, two boots and a pair of cuffs
>>368245
Balsa is done with Cherry for a moment if you need him.
If you've made dresses for everyone who needs them, you should be good to go for the gala.
>>368246
"Pf. Simplicity.
That is for peasants who cannot afford flamboyance."
"I will admit the natural world never did fascinate me that much. And that ties into why I don't like battle. It is so primal and animalistic. Unfit for a creature capable of higher though.
Which is why I enjoy theater. And music. And literature. Fruits of the tree of civilization."
>>368243
He eases the sword
"Took you long enough.
I'll go easy on you this time. But that really was a rather miserable first impression."
He helps you up with a smile
>>368244
"Lets hope they are good hooves…"
She goes out and soon returns with a cape, top hat, small coat, two boots and a pair of cuffs
>>368245
Balsa is done with Cherry for a moment if you need him.
If you've made dresses for everyone who needs them, you should be good to go for the gala.
>>368246
"Pf. Simplicity.
That is for peasants who cannot afford flamboyance."
>>368249
How many dresses are there in total?
>>368250
No.
But he was very convincing with a dull wooden one.
He smirks at you
"I didn't scare you did I?"
>>368251
>>368253
"O-oh dear… too small?"
>>368252
"I suppose they are nice. I don't complain, that is for sure. But I prefer the magnificent architectures of Canterlot to any landscape I have ever seen."
>>368254
"Are you saying that the works of the magnificent Pish Posh are… sameish?"
How many dresses are there in total?
>>368250
No.
But he was very convincing with a dull wooden one.
He smirks at you
"I didn't scare you did I?"
>>368251
>>368253
"O-oh dear… too small?"
>>368252
"I suppose they are nice. I don't complain, that is for sure. But I prefer the magnificent architectures of Canterlot to any landscape I have ever seen."
>>368254
"Are you saying that the works of the magnificent Pish Posh are… sameish?"
>>368256
"L-let me get you a bigger set sir… s-sorry…"
She hurries out and returns with a larger set
>>368257
"Hmp. What nerve.
…oh dear but what if you're right?
Horrid… oh deary me I feel weak just thinking about it…"
>>368258
Very well.
Wait… weren't you making one for Star?
>>368259
"Maybe. But I tend to prefer sleeping at night."
"L-let me get you a bigger set sir… s-sorry…"
She hurries out and returns with a larger set
>>368257
"Hmp. What nerve.
…oh dear but what if you're right?
Horrid… oh deary me I feel weak just thinking about it…"
>>368258
Very well.
Wait… weren't you making one for Star?
>>368259
"Maybe. But I tend to prefer sleeping at night."
>>368262
>>368263
"Whew… I'm glad you like it sir!"
>>368264
You did roll a 12 earlier today.
Along with a 1
Care for a deal?
>>368265
"Sometimes.
Depends on the day. Working with the wounded is very draining…"
>>368266
"I have to be. I've needed to pass as many things over the last year. And will need a lot more to get into the Collection."
>>368267
"Hmmm… oh dear… should I take such a risk?
Oh fine. You can do this. I know I can!
Very well! Here goes! INSPIRATION GUIDE ME!"
He nabs off the monocles and wig, then removes much of the decoration on the coat, looks at you for a while, and puts the epaulettes back.
"…my heart says yes. My eyes say… not sure."
>>368263
"Whew… I'm glad you like it sir!"
>>368264
You did roll a 12 earlier today.
Along with a 1
Care for a deal?
>>368265
"Sometimes.
Depends on the day. Working with the wounded is very draining…"
>>368266
"I have to be. I've needed to pass as many things over the last year. And will need a lot more to get into the Collection."
>>368267
"Hmmm… oh dear… should I take such a risk?
Oh fine. You can do this. I know I can!
Very well! Here goes! INSPIRATION GUIDE ME!"
He nabs off the monocles and wig, then removes much of the decoration on the coat, looks at you for a while, and puts the epaulettes back.
"…my heart says yes. My eyes say… not sure."
>>368269
Oh things will happen my lovely.
How many, and what kind of things, well, only the dice know.
>>368270
"I do admit I did enjoy the stars over Canterlot and the know beneath my hooves after last year's Hearth's Warming play…"
>>368271
"Oh please sir.."
She giggles a little
>>368272
"Hmmmm…."
He tweaks the outfit for a good while longer until settling on a more downplayed version of the original
"That's… what I feel is right."
>>368273
"Not exactly. But it is the Headmaster's most closely guarded secret. Even more so than his dungeons full of heretics beneath the Academy."
Oh things will happen my lovely.
How many, and what kind of things, well, only the dice know.
>>368270
"I do admit I did enjoy the stars over Canterlot and the know beneath my hooves after last year's Hearth's Warming play…"
>>368271
"Oh please sir.."
She giggles a little
>>368272
"Hmmmm…."
He tweaks the outfit for a good while longer until settling on a more downplayed version of the original
"That's… what I feel is right."
>>368273
"Not exactly. But it is the Headmaster's most closely guarded secret. Even more so than his dungeons full of heretics beneath the Academy."
>>368281
"From what I've understood, it is the safest place to keep them.
For even if one were to escape, every paladin in the academy would be standing between them and freedom."
>>368282
"Right… please take it off then?"
>>368284
"Incredible…
May I join you?"
>>368285
"Shame. You should. It's a very lovely rendition. Canterlot often does put on the best show. One year I stayed to watch the Academy play. Never again."
"From what I've understood, it is the safest place to keep them.
For even if one were to escape, every paladin in the academy would be standing between them and freedom."
>>368282
"Right… please take it off then?"
>>368284
"Incredible…
May I join you?"
>>368285
"Shame. You should. It's a very lovely rendition. Canterlot often does put on the best show. One year I stayed to watch the Academy play. Never again."
>>368292
"I'm going to need to see those.
Let us be off."
>>368293
"It was… rather amateurish. And really, when the story is always the same, I'd rather watch professionals do it."
>>368294
"Ever heard of deodorant?
Well I suppose I could remake the ensemble in a lighter, more breathing fabric if you want, mr. Sweatfountain?"
"I'm going to need to see those.
Let us be off."
>>368293
"It was… rather amateurish. And really, when the story is always the same, I'd rather watch professionals do it."
>>368294
"Ever heard of deodorant?
Well I suppose I could remake the ensemble in a lighter, more breathing fabric if you want, mr. Sweatfountain?"
>>368296
"Over the last year I've been getting closer and closer. But never quite there.
I know it is int he lower basements, past the dungeons. Possibly past the Proving Halls. But I only have an idea where those might be."
>>368297
"Mhm. Come back tomorrow then. It should be ready."
>>368298
"Very well."
He leads the way there
"Over the last year I've been getting closer and closer. But never quite there.
I know it is int he lower basements, past the dungeons. Possibly past the Proving Halls. But I only have an idea where those might be."
>>368297
"Mhm. Come back tomorrow then. It should be ready."
>>368298
"Very well."
He leads the way there
>>368301
Range
>>368302
"He'll walk again soon enough.
Oh, about that play, you could of course also perform in it if you liked. The actors are all students after all."
>>368303
"Well first we need to make sure you can sneak reliably.
The way to the dungeons is past the bestiary, which is in the basement. It has an access route that leads to one of the walled-off areas of the yard. That is where Monster Combat training is done.
I believe the Sanctum is also somewhere down there. And that another access route exists somewhere. I doubt the Headmaster and his guardians would slog through all those smelly monsters just to get to the Sanctum, Proving Grounds, Dungeon and Collection…"
>>368304
"Well in that time I can at best redo the inner coat."
Range
>>368302
"He'll walk again soon enough.
Oh, about that play, you could of course also perform in it if you liked. The actors are all students after all."
>>368303
"Well first we need to make sure you can sneak reliably.
The way to the dungeons is past the bestiary, which is in the basement. It has an access route that leads to one of the walled-off areas of the yard. That is where Monster Combat training is done.
I believe the Sanctum is also somewhere down there. And that another access route exists somewhere. I doubt the Headmaster and his guardians would slog through all those smelly monsters just to get to the Sanctum, Proving Grounds, Dungeon and Collection…"
>>368304
"Well in that time I can at best redo the inner coat."
>>368306
"Cadet I am more than capable of withstanding a simple miscast."
he erects a shield around himself
"Fire at will."
>>368307
"Do I look like a delivery service? Would you like me to pack some lunch for you too?
Please.
Mine are works of art that simply cannot be rushed or treated so… brutishly."
>>368308
"Thank you sir. I trust you'll pay for them here?"
"Cadet I am more than capable of withstanding a simple miscast."
he erects a shield around himself
"Fire at will."
>>368307
"Do I look like a delivery service? Would you like me to pack some lunch for you too?
Please.
Mine are works of art that simply cannot be rushed or treated so… brutishly."
>>368308
"Thank you sir. I trust you'll pay for them here?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.368311
>>368309
Sigh.
"I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to sound disrespectful."
Conjure.
A third, and last, pretty dress.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
Sigh.
"I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to sound disrespectful."
Conjure.
A third, and last, pretty dress.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>>368310
"Goodie. It was a pleasure to do business with you sir!"
She's beaming.
>>368311
It looks stable, but not permanent
"Let me see that."
>>368312
He squints at you
"Last I checked nopony at that academy could even afford my works."
>>368313
"It proves you can walk across a yard full of shadows.
Doing the same in a corridor too narrow for two ponies to pass one another is a different thing."
>>368314
"Nobody here is. That's why I prefer the Canterlot play.
The Academy play is more about letting the students have fun."
"Goodie. It was a pleasure to do business with you sir!"
She's beaming.
>>368311
It looks stable, but not permanent
"Let me see that."
>>368312
He squints at you
"Last I checked nopony at that academy could even afford my works."
>>368313
"It proves you can walk across a yard full of shadows.
Doing the same in a corridor too narrow for two ponies to pass one another is a different thing."
>>368314
"Nobody here is. That's why I prefer the Canterlot play.
The Academy play is more about letting the students have fun."
>>368322
"That's good to hear.
Why not go fetch us all a glass of water from the kitchen downstairs?"
>>368323
"It hurts a lot less. And the immobility has given me a chance to… reflect on myself."
>>368324
We'll pause now anyway.
>>368325
"Ah. Well, I guess that makes sense. Though it is a lot of hassle. We do have outfits for all those going to the gala you know?"
>>368326
"Or if you let me work in peace, I can get it done here and now. Now scoot. This requires focus."
NEXT TIME ON HORSE DICK
LAST PREPARATIONS FOR THE GALA
I MEAN IT
LAST
"That's good to hear.
Why not go fetch us all a glass of water from the kitchen downstairs?"
>>368323
"It hurts a lot less. And the immobility has given me a chance to… reflect on myself."
>>368324
We'll pause now anyway.
>>368325
"Ah. Well, I guess that makes sense. Though it is a lot of hassle. We do have outfits for all those going to the gala you know?"
>>368326
"Or if you let me work in peace, I can get it done here and now. Now scoot. This requires focus."
NEXT TIME ON HORSE DICK
LAST PREPARATIONS FOR THE GALA
I MEAN IT
LAST