>>545484
>>545483
I scratch my head.
"Well that is the surprise. I guess I am not good with making surprises."
I then relax.
"Say, Ms. September. What do you think with all of this? The pirating, the pillaging then… the mutiny? We've been together for some time and both of us have not talked with each other that much."
I then stand up and bow.
"Excuse me if this is all out of a sudden, I mean I am not that kind of Dog that get serious that much but I'd like to know more about my captain, the Captain of the Hourglass."
>>545483
I scratch my head.
"Well that is the surprise. I guess I am not good with making surprises."
I then relax.
"Say, Ms. September. What do you think with all of this? The pirating, the pillaging then… the mutiny? We've been together for some time and both of us have not talked with each other that much."
I then stand up and bow.
"Excuse me if this is all out of a sudden, I mean I am not that kind of Dog that get serious that much but I'd like to know more about my captain, the Captain of the Hourglass."
>>545492
"Well she can be a bear just for the bearing ceremony!"
>>545494
"I think it was a foolish endeavor. Piracy is… usually a good gamble. We hit targets of opportunity. The mutiny was not one of those times. It was all just… foolishness."
>>545496
She giggles.
"Don't take this the wrong way, but that sounded quite forced."
>>545497
She thinks for a time.
"Do you… wish you were big? I know that growing up I always wanted to be big, but when I lived with you I wanted to be smaller so I could fit in and go outside."
>>545498
"Goodnight, Selena."
"Well she can be a bear just for the bearing ceremony!"
>>545494
"I think it was a foolish endeavor. Piracy is… usually a good gamble. We hit targets of opportunity. The mutiny was not one of those times. It was all just… foolishness."
>>545496
She giggles.
"Don't take this the wrong way, but that sounded quite forced."
>>545497
She thinks for a time.
"Do you… wish you were big? I know that growing up I always wanted to be big, but when I lived with you I wanted to be smaller so I could fit in and go outside."
>>545498
"Goodnight, Selena."
>>545499
"FORCE YOURSELF INTO THE EQUATION NO ONE WILL DO IT FOR YOU YOU MUST LIVE LIFE FOR YOURSELF YOU ARE FOOLISH TO DO OTHERWISE IF YOU LIVE ON THE OUTSKIRTS YOU WILL DIE ON THE OUTSKIRTS AND WHAT MAKES THIS PATHETIC IS THAT PIRACY IS ALREADY ON THE OUTSKIRTS SO YOU ARE ON THE EDGE OF THE EDGE YOU SHOULD AT LEAST FIT IN AMONG OUTCASTS."
"FORCE YOURSELF INTO THE EQUATION NO ONE WILL DO IT FOR YOU YOU MUST LIVE LIFE FOR YOURSELF YOU ARE FOOLISH TO DO OTHERWISE IF YOU LIVE ON THE OUTSKIRTS YOU WILL DIE ON THE OUTSKIRTS AND WHAT MAKES THIS PATHETIC IS THAT PIRACY IS ALREADY ON THE OUTSKIRTS SO YOU ARE ON THE EDGE OF THE EDGE YOU SHOULD AT LEAST FIT IN AMONG OUTCASTS."
>>545500
>>545495
"That I agree, the mutiny is really something foolish… its such a waste of manpower and resources. Not to mention good friends." I look down and grit my teeth.
I ponder.
"If it is a foolish endeavor then why be captain here? I mean its been some time but Sir Smitts chose you for a reason."
>>545495
"That I agree, the mutiny is really something foolish… its such a waste of manpower and resources. Not to mention good friends." I look down and grit my teeth.
I ponder.
"If it is a foolish endeavor then why be captain here? I mean its been some time but Sir Smitts chose you for a reason."
>>545500
Shrug, and match her giggle with a chuckle.
"Oversea poets don't translate well.
Or maybe they just are pretentious like that.
Then, milady, I will suggest you something quite bold, but as real as the setting sun.
One touch, one moment to be with you, and make those nights not so cold anymore."
Give her a direct gaze, confident in my tone.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Shrug, and match her giggle with a chuckle.
"Oversea poets don't translate well.
Or maybe they just are pretentious like that.
Then, milady, I will suggest you something quite bold, but as real as the setting sun.
One touch, one moment to be with you, and make those nights not so cold anymore."
Give her a direct gaze, confident in my tone.
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>545501
Laugh grimly.
"You think I don't know that? I'm twenty years old, Itztli; for a slum rat who grew up to be a thief, I'm in the later part of middle-aged. Everypony I ever really trusted either stabbed me in the back…"
Adopt a thousand-yard stare for a moment.
"…or hurt me worse than any guardsman's sword ever could.
I envy them; they have a family, ponies they can count on through thick or thin. I… I don't know how to do that. How to go to sleep in the same room as someone without taking precautions to keep them from stabbing me in the back."
Laugh grimly.
"You think I don't know that? I'm twenty years old, Itztli; for a slum rat who grew up to be a thief, I'm in the later part of middle-aged. Everypony I ever really trusted either stabbed me in the back…"
Adopt a thousand-yard stare for a moment.
"…or hurt me worse than any guardsman's sword ever could.
I envy them; they have a family, ponies they can count on through thick or thin. I… I don't know how to do that. How to go to sleep in the same room as someone without taking precautions to keep them from stabbing me in the back."
>>545516
You stop by his cabin. Passionate sounds come from within. It's unclear if this is business or pleasure. You've learned in the last months that his job requires him to 'open doors' for the fleet. Sometimes this isn't pretty.
>>545517
Nowhere is silent, and there are still a lot of ponies out. Dark, yes.
>>545518
"YOU ARE POSITIVELY UNINTERESTING AND YOUR LACK OF PASSION DISGUSTS ME YOU MUST EITHER COMMIT TO ME NOW THAT YOU WILL MAKE AN EFFORT OR I WILL CEASE TO BE YOUR MENTOR."
>>545519
>>545520
The Hourglass is in ship shape. Ha!
>>545521
She gives you a bug hug.
"If I could be littler for you I would do it, big sis. But for now I am gonna have to be the big sister to the outside world, but you'll always be the big sister to me."
You stop by his cabin. Passionate sounds come from within. It's unclear if this is business or pleasure. You've learned in the last months that his job requires him to 'open doors' for the fleet. Sometimes this isn't pretty.
>>545517
Nowhere is silent, and there are still a lot of ponies out. Dark, yes.
>>545518
"YOU ARE POSITIVELY UNINTERESTING AND YOUR LACK OF PASSION DISGUSTS ME YOU MUST EITHER COMMIT TO ME NOW THAT YOU WILL MAKE AN EFFORT OR I WILL CEASE TO BE YOUR MENTOR."
>>545519
>>545520
The Hourglass is in ship shape. Ha!
>>545521
She gives you a bug hug.
"If I could be littler for you I would do it, big sis. But for now I am gonna have to be the big sister to the outside world, but you'll always be the big sister to me."
>>545523
She gives you a mischievous smile. "I am, huh?"
She gently tickles your tummy with a hoof.
>>545524
There are some young schoolgirls about. None of the fancy makeup or clothes – they're in uniforms and enjoying the night out. Awa is a rare home to a university, and even rarer home to a university where women are allowed to study. Of course, only proper subjects, like home care, tradition, shrine keeping, etc.
>>545525
"THE FIRST STEP IS TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOURSELF WHICH SHOULDN'T BE TOO HARD I SEE YOUR FATE YOU ARE HANDY BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY PONIES LIKE TO TALK ABOUT THEMSELVES KEEP ASKING THEM WHAT THEY WANT AND ABOVE ALL THE BEST WAY TO BOND IS TO GET INTO CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS WITH ANOTHER FOR INSTANCE GO OUT ON JOBS OR SIGN A LEASE TOGETHER OR ADOPT A CHILD IN SHOWBUSINESS THIS IS CALLED A SUBPLOT YOU MUST FIND YOUR SUBPLOT IMMEDIATELY I NOTICE YOU ALMOST HAVE ONE BURGEONING WITH THE ALCHEMIST SEIZE UPON THIS SUBPLOT AND LEARN TO BREW WITH HER GROW CLOSE TO HER AND ESTABLISH THE FRIENDSHIP."
>>545526
You don't see him so much as hear him. You even think you pick out your name. It's coming from the crow's nest!
She gives you a mischievous smile. "I am, huh?"
She gently tickles your tummy with a hoof.
>>545524
There are some young schoolgirls about. None of the fancy makeup or clothes – they're in uniforms and enjoying the night out. Awa is a rare home to a university, and even rarer home to a university where women are allowed to study. Of course, only proper subjects, like home care, tradition, shrine keeping, etc.
>>545525
"THE FIRST STEP IS TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOURSELF WHICH SHOULDN'T BE TOO HARD I SEE YOUR FATE YOU ARE HANDY BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY PONIES LIKE TO TALK ABOUT THEMSELVES KEEP ASKING THEM WHAT THEY WANT AND ABOVE ALL THE BEST WAY TO BOND IS TO GET INTO CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS WITH ANOTHER FOR INSTANCE GO OUT ON JOBS OR SIGN A LEASE TOGETHER OR ADOPT A CHILD IN SHOWBUSINESS THIS IS CALLED A SUBPLOT YOU MUST FIND YOUR SUBPLOT IMMEDIATELY I NOTICE YOU ALMOST HAVE ONE BURGEONING WITH THE ALCHEMIST SEIZE UPON THIS SUBPLOT AND LEARN TO BREW WITH HER GROW CLOSE TO HER AND ESTABLISH THE FRIENDSHIP."
>>545526
You don't see him so much as hear him. You even think you pick out your name. It's coming from the crow's nest!
>>545548
>>545550
I look at her with suspicion.
"I saw you talking to it last time while we are waiting for the ships."
And stare at her straight in the eye.
"You know that girls who lie dont go straight to pony heaven."
I then stand up and raise my arms high in the air with my claws showing and make an attempt to scare her.
"All those who are dishonest will go to Davy Doges Locker far beneath the sea!! Where they will serve the tentacled doge of the sea FOREVER!!"
Intimidate in an… atttempt to make her tell the truth?
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>545550
I look at her with suspicion.
"I saw you talking to it last time while we are waiting for the ships."
And stare at her straight in the eye.
"You know that girls who lie dont go straight to pony heaven."
I then stand up and raise my arms high in the air with my claws showing and make an attempt to scare her.
"All those who are dishonest will go to Davy Doges Locker far beneath the sea!! Where they will serve the tentacled doge of the sea FOREVER!!"
Intimidate in an… atttempt to make her tell the truth?
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>545569
You spend all night on sleazy lines and you don't end up with anypony. The worst part is that since you're not an officer you spend the evening in the bunkhouse surrounded by menials, many of whom are having sex among themselves.
Well… maybe there's still a chance on the fleet… maybe a menial mare (or stallion if you prefer) who would respect a raider-ranked pony?
You spend all night on sleazy lines and you don't end up with anypony. The worst part is that since you're not an officer you spend the evening in the bunkhouse surrounded by menials, many of whom are having sex among themselves.
Well… maybe there's still a chance on the fleet… maybe a menial mare (or stallion if you prefer) who would respect a raider-ranked pony?
>>545589
I then look at her straight in the eye.
All the while stroking her mane.
"Well now you are with us…. for a little bit of time."
"You see Ms. Felix, the ships will not be going straight to Equestria as of this time. Perhaps in the future we will go to Equestria but as of now we got some work to do that will lead us staying here in Neighpon for some time, you understand?"
I then look at her straight in the eye.
All the while stroking her mane.
"Well now you are with us…. for a little bit of time."
"You see Ms. Felix, the ships will not be going straight to Equestria as of this time. Perhaps in the future we will go to Equestria but as of now we got some work to do that will lead us staying here in Neighpon for some time, you understand?"
>>545590
Yep, right there.
>>545591
She seems a little uncomfortable but doesn't tell you to stop.
"Um, so what do you do here?"
>>545592
"I'm not even part of the real battle. I'm a sailor by trade, I'm going to be managing the sails… but a stray cannonball could still hit me at any time."
She groans. "I get why… all the others are going at each other in the bunks right now. They know that they have to enjoy every night because it might be their last. Hey… Neighponese pony… do you think that love can bloom, even on the battlefield?"
>>545594
Tactical drop!
Yep, right there.
>>545591
She seems a little uncomfortable but doesn't tell you to stop.
"Um, so what do you do here?"
>>545592
"I'm not even part of the real battle. I'm a sailor by trade, I'm going to be managing the sails… but a stray cannonball could still hit me at any time."
She groans. "I get why… all the others are going at each other in the bunks right now. They know that they have to enjoy every night because it might be their last. Hey… Neighponese pony… do you think that love can bloom, even on the battlefield?"
>>545594
Tactical drop!
>>545596
>>545594
Stop doing my thing and grab the doll.
"Oh here." and give it to her back.
"As for what I do, I am a first mate of these ship also a good ship builder you see. Basically I maintain the ships so it wont sink you see."
>>545597
Whoa where.. wha..
"Hello there Selena, I was talking to our new ship mate Ms. Felix."
>>545594
Stop doing my thing and grab the doll.
"Oh here." and give it to her back.
"As for what I do, I am a first mate of these ship also a good ship builder you see. Basically I maintain the ships so it wont sink you see."
>>545597
Whoa where.. wha..
"Hello there Selena, I was talking to our new ship mate Ms. Felix."
>>545610
Before she storms off, shout after her.
"Take care pretty bird."
Sigh, with a smile on my face, and fall defeated on the ground after watching her go.
Wonder if she will be alive, tomorrow.
Wonder if I will care, tomorrow.
Wonder if there's a hole in the wall I can stick it in because I got denied so many fucking times it's not even funny.
Before she storms off, shout after her.
"Take care pretty bird."
Sigh, with a smile on my face, and fall defeated on the ground after watching her go.
Wonder if she will be alive, tomorrow.
Wonder if I will care, tomorrow.
Wonder if there's a hole in the wall I can stick it in because I got denied so many fucking times it's not even funny.
>>545615
"We haven't for a while. The captain merely wanted me to take an inventory for now."
>>545616
"I'm glad to have met you too. Now I wonder what happened to that goat. She told me she was going to start her own island."
>>545624
"They're very tiny cute ponies. Like those we met in the forest."
>>545625
GASP.
Try to contain urge to squee. '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
"We haven't for a while. The captain merely wanted me to take an inventory for now."
>>545616
"I'm glad to have met you too. Now I wonder what happened to that goat. She told me she was going to start her own island."
>>545624
"They're very tiny cute ponies. Like those we met in the forest."
>>545625
GASP.
Try to contain urge to squee. '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>545640
Bow in response.
"Likewise. I must admit, I'm curious how you and your little sister came to be together."
>>545638
"Well, this is an interesting development, is it not?"
>>545642
"They are children. We hold all the power over them. The only weapon they have to protect themselves is secrecy. And when they display the trust to hand over that secrecy, you respond with anger?"
Bow in response.
"Likewise. I must admit, I'm curious how you and your little sister came to be together."
>>545638
"Well, this is an interesting development, is it not?"
>>545642
"They are children. We hold all the power over them. The only weapon they have to protect themselves is secrecy. And when they display the trust to hand over that secrecy, you respond with anger?"
>>545644
>>545645
>>545646
I smile before scratching my head.
"Ahahahaha… wow, that is very good… very good you know. Lying in front of me, just like those goddamn TRAITORS lying in front of our eyes!!" I stamp my paws on the deck and laugh for a bit.
"LightHeart, Emrille, Tela…. I mean even Summer Breeze, that cute little filly doctor who help us back then? Now those ponies are trustworthy and I tell you now that I will lay my life for them no matter what."
I then smile again.
"Why? Do I look untrustworthy to you?" I grin before I stand up to everyone.
"DO I LOOK UNTRUSTWORTHY TO ANYONE IN HERE!!?!"
>>545645
>>545646
I smile before scratching my head.
"Ahahahaha… wow, that is very good… very good you know. Lying in front of me, just like those goddamn TRAITORS lying in front of our eyes!!" I stamp my paws on the deck and laugh for a bit.
"LightHeart, Emrille, Tela…. I mean even Summer Breeze, that cute little filly doctor who help us back then? Now those ponies are trustworthy and I tell you now that I will lay my life for them no matter what."
I then smile again.
"Why? Do I look untrustworthy to you?" I grin before I stand up to everyone.
"DO I LOOK UNTRUSTWORTHY TO ANYONE IN HERE!!?!"
>>545651
I look carefully, then slowly grab your paw.
"No one thinks you're untrustworthy, mister Chip." I say in a calm tone.
"Manako is just a small Breezie and Felix is just a kid, and in Neighpon ponies don't like Breezies, it's understandable that they didn't trust us immediately. And the fact that they show it now, shows that they have nothing to hide."
>>545652
You probably run into Who in there.
I look carefully, then slowly grab your paw.
"No one thinks you're untrustworthy, mister Chip." I say in a calm tone.
"Manako is just a small Breezie and Felix is just a kid, and in Neighpon ponies don't like Breezies, it's understandable that they didn't trust us immediately. And the fact that they show it now, shows that they have nothing to hide."
>>545652
You probably run into Who in there.
>>545651
Stare him eye to eye, even though I have to crane my neck.
"A lost filly, alone and scared, with only the breezy who decided to take her in to look after her… They don't know you, they just know you're an adult, and that if the adults find out about the breezie, they'll be separated, with nothing they can do about it."
>>545656
"…I know loss too. So can you maybe understand the overwhelming terror in the thought of losing the only one close to you you have left?"
Stare him eye to eye, even though I have to crane my neck.
"A lost filly, alone and scared, with only the breezy who decided to take her in to look after her… They don't know you, they just know you're an adult, and that if the adults find out about the breezie, they'll be separated, with nothing they can do about it."
>>545656
"…I know loss too. So can you maybe understand the overwhelming terror in the thought of losing the only one close to you you have left?"
>>545658
"Yes…. I know. I just…. gaahhh…." I try to hold tears.
>>545657
"… It is you know.. I mean they…. are all gone."
Stand there for a moment and just let her do her thing before pushing her away.
"…. my mistake for bringing up and getting this antsy you know. I'll take my leave then." I grin.
>>545655
Lift the hat.
"Sorry if I scared you…. "
"Yes…. I know. I just…. gaahhh…." I try to hold tears.
>>545657
"… It is you know.. I mean they…. are all gone."
Stand there for a moment and just let her do her thing before pushing her away.
"…. my mistake for bringing up and getting this antsy you know. I'll take my leave then." I grin.
>>545655
Lift the hat.
"Sorry if I scared you…. "
>>545662
"….. just sad." I then look away.
>>545660
>>545661
Hug her back before slowly holding her hooves and letting her go.
"…. Maybe some other time darling. I am… not like this you know. I hope you understand." I give a weak smile.
>>545663
"Yes…. Yes I know. By the sea's what have I done? I have spoiled the atmosphere eh? Fuck…. '
"….. just sad." I then look away.
>>545660
>>545661
Hug her back before slowly holding her hooves and letting her go.
"…. Maybe some other time darling. I am… not like this you know. I hope you understand." I give a weak smile.
>>545663
"Yes…. Yes I know. By the sea's what have I done? I have spoiled the atmosphere eh? Fuck…. '
>>545681
Rosemary fishes her doctor bag out of the closet.
"You want me to help?" It's a little muffled because of the handle.
Wark has returned, with a faint smile, to the bed where he plays with Adel and Lilly, blowing raspberries on their stomachs. Little Adel stretches lethargically while Lilly giggles energetically.
Rosemary fishes her doctor bag out of the closet.
"You want me to help?" It's a little muffled because of the handle.
Wark has returned, with a faint smile, to the bed where he plays with Adel and Lilly, blowing raspberries on their stomachs. Little Adel stretches lethargically while Lilly giggles energetically.
>>545687
"Let's enjoy tonight like it'll be our last~"
"HP has taken ta sleepin' back in tha mansion. If… ya want ta be alone, I'll go take tha kids over there. Unless, ahem, ya want me ta drop them off and come back."
Rosemary gives him an appreciative smile.
Over the last few months Wark has taken you up on your original offer of sharing the Royal Assassin size bed, and even with one adult pony and one adult donkey on either side of you, it still feels quite big, since it was designed for an orgy of no less than six.
>>545689
Perhaps there will be someone if you go out into the city. Or maybe you could whip a menial into shape as a sparring partner. Certainly no one guard here would be your match as Bear was. Only the great court samurai of Awa would hold their own against you – or a whole patrol of guards.
>>545688
She's snuggled cutely into the corner like a little cinnamon roll! And what a nice, soft pillow little sis makes!
Wake her up? Explore? Look for goodies to invent with?
"Let's enjoy tonight like it'll be our last~"
"HP has taken ta sleepin' back in tha mansion. If… ya want ta be alone, I'll go take tha kids over there. Unless, ahem, ya want me ta drop them off and come back."
Rosemary gives him an appreciative smile.
Over the last few months Wark has taken you up on your original offer of sharing the Royal Assassin size bed, and even with one adult pony and one adult donkey on either side of you, it still feels quite big, since it was designed for an orgy of no less than six.
>>545689
Perhaps there will be someone if you go out into the city. Or maybe you could whip a menial into shape as a sparring partner. Certainly no one guard here would be your match as Bear was. Only the great court samurai of Awa would hold their own against you – or a whole patrol of guards.
>>545688
She's snuggled cutely into the corner like a little cinnamon roll! And what a nice, soft pillow little sis makes!
Wake her up? Explore? Look for goodies to invent with?
>>545693
"Well, Happy would look after them, but… I understand."
Wark lovingly hoists Lilly and Adel. "Up ye little munchkins. Comon now." He gives them one last loving nuzzle and perhaps a brief look of longing at the two of you mares before taking them away to care for the evening. Happy may enjoy being around kids, but you get the feeling that they're going to be much better cared for under Wark's fatherly eye.
>>545694
A diamond dog laying on the deck cracks an eye open.
"Oi, morning spear? Izzit nine bong arready? Sun's not up!"
>>545695
Morning it is! Light streams pleasantly through the windows of the Darklantern. Abilio and Cloudy are up for the day and moving about, working on sea charts.
>>545696
Nah, the nice thing about the Darklantern is that the dark corners feel ESPECIALLY dark here. Very sneaking, good place for sneaky buck.
"Well, Happy would look after them, but… I understand."
Wark lovingly hoists Lilly and Adel. "Up ye little munchkins. Comon now." He gives them one last loving nuzzle and perhaps a brief look of longing at the two of you mares before taking them away to care for the evening. Happy may enjoy being around kids, but you get the feeling that they're going to be much better cared for under Wark's fatherly eye.
>>545694
A diamond dog laying on the deck cracks an eye open.
"Oi, morning spear? Izzit nine bong arready? Sun's not up!"
>>545695
Morning it is! Light streams pleasantly through the windows of the Darklantern. Abilio and Cloudy are up for the day and moving about, working on sea charts.
>>545696
Nah, the nice thing about the Darklantern is that the dark corners feel ESPECIALLY dark here. Very sneaking, good place for sneaky buck.
>>545698
"Oh? Yes, I suppose so."
He chuckles. "You know, we were just talking about you."
Cloudy looks embarrassed.
>>545700
"Oi, not til you started crowin, yeah?!"
>>545701
She moves in and starts to gingerly preen your wings. "Did you want to start slow… or get started right away?"
>>545702
What a night! Roll for your dream!
>>545703
Just Flowing and Chip. Flowing is making a lot of noise.
"Oh? Yes, I suppose so."
He chuckles. "You know, we were just talking about you."
Cloudy looks embarrassed.
>>545700
"Oi, not til you started crowin, yeah?!"
>>545701
She moves in and starts to gingerly preen your wings. "Did you want to start slow… or get started right away?"
>>545702
What a night! Roll for your dream!
>>545703
Just Flowing and Chip. Flowing is making a lot of noise.
>>545709
"Oh, yes, we were –"
"Stop! It's embarrassing."
"Well she's certainly aware–"
"Nonono."
"Okay, then."
>>545707
She gently works your wings, which is bliss after all that flying you did. Finally she slowly guides you to bed and fades to black.
The only thing that would've made this night better is if you had eaten anything in the last three days. You're starving! Oh well.
Roll for dreams?
>>545710
"Kept me alive when cannons were goin' off."
"Oh, yes, we were –"
"Stop! It's embarrassing."
"Well she's certainly aware–"
"Nonono."
"Okay, then."
>>545707
She gently works your wings, which is bliss after all that flying you did. Finally she slowly guides you to bed and fades to black.
The only thing that would've made this night better is if you had eaten anything in the last three days. You're starving! Oh well.
Roll for dreams?
>>545710
"Kept me alive when cannons were goin' off."
>>545713
You dream about Lilly's wedding day. It's odd… something you never thought you'd have to think about, given your condition. She's there in her veil, approaching the altar. You haven't aged a day, perhaps because it's a dream, perhaps because you never find a better solution than temporary age treatments. You can't really focus on the groom's face, but it's a proud moment.
>>545714
Wow, this place is barren. This fleet must be absolutely strapped for cash.
>>545716
Abilio and Cloudy burst out laughing.
>>545715
To a goat, everything is edible. You see menials, ships, grass, buildings…
You dream about Lilly's wedding day. It's odd… something you never thought you'd have to think about, given your condition. She's there in her veil, approaching the altar. You haven't aged a day, perhaps because it's a dream, perhaps because you never find a better solution than temporary age treatments. You can't really focus on the groom's face, but it's a proud moment.
>>545714
Wow, this place is barren. This fleet must be absolutely strapped for cash.
>>545716
Abilio and Cloudy burst out laughing.
>>545715
To a goat, everything is edible. You see menials, ships, grass, buildings…
>>545718
Finally, Cloudy nods through her giggles.
Abilio clarifies: "We were just remarking on how sometimes you act more like our adopted daughter than our employee. Especially when you throw temper tantrums."
He ruffles your mane. "Don't worry, it's a good thing."
>>545719
Still very early morning. Sun isn't up.
>>545720
He gives you a crooked grin."I think I'll leave that bit fer you and go hide in a barrel."
Finally, Cloudy nods through her giggles.
Abilio clarifies: "We were just remarking on how sometimes you act more like our adopted daughter than our employee. Especially when you throw temper tantrums."
He ruffles your mane. "Don't worry, it's a good thing."
>>545719
Still very early morning. Sun isn't up.
>>545720
He gives you a crooked grin."I think I'll leave that bit fer you and go hide in a barrel."
>>545722
All over these ships! They're huge even if you're a big pony! Or… into town? You might want Felix for that.
>>545724
He chimes in from behind you. "Not a one! All gone, mate!"
>>545726
Hm… you do spy an empty barrel…
The grass would probably be even less used though.
>>545727
They go back into another fit of laughs. "Yes, something like that. Now is there something you wanted?"
All over these ships! They're huge even if you're a big pony! Or… into town? You might want Felix for that.
>>545724
He chimes in from behind you. "Not a one! All gone, mate!"
>>545726
Hm… you do spy an empty barrel…
The grass would probably be even less used though.
>>545727
They go back into another fit of laughs. "Yes, something like that. Now is there something you wanted?"
>>545733
Abilio looks it over.
"It's a conduit for elemental energy. A sort of… magic sword. They were popularized some six hundred years ago if I recall correctly. Battlemage weapon. Like Tela, actually."
>>545736
"All that means is that I'll outlive you by even longer."
>>545735
Hm… they're squared unlike other ship sails you've seen… okay, you've got a general idea.
Abilio looks it over.
"It's a conduit for elemental energy. A sort of… magic sword. They were popularized some six hundred years ago if I recall correctly. Battlemage weapon. Like Tela, actually."
>>545736
"All that means is that I'll outlive you by even longer."
>>545735
Hm… they're squared unlike other ship sails you've seen… okay, you've got a general idea.
>>545739
He shrugs.
"Could be today. Battle's comin'."
>>545740
Back on the ship. Eat it?
>>545741
Face has the helm. He's looking a little disheveled from last night.
>>545742
"If you care to. You can both use Elemental magic, right?"
>>545743
Sadly, no. The fleet can't afford better right now – you could go out on the town and buy food though.
Lacy is sleeping in the bunkhouse.
>>545744
Hm… there is rope! Rope is good.
He shrugs.
"Could be today. Battle's comin'."
>>545740
Back on the ship. Eat it?
>>545741
Face has the helm. He's looking a little disheveled from last night.
>>545742
"If you care to. You can both use Elemental magic, right?"
>>545743
Sadly, no. The fleet can't afford better right now – you could go out on the town and buy food though.
Lacy is sleeping in the bunkhouse.
>>545744
Hm… there is rope! Rope is good.
>>545752
"I'd say both, but this time I can't. Just work. In the local culture it is very rude to refuse a gift, and Abilio was offered a pack of the daimyo's whores for the night. So I had to dress up as him and pleasure them into submission so they'd leave. It was some kind of workout. I am too exhausted."
>>545753
The rope is huge to you, so you unravel it and take just one of the three main threads.
>>545754
You do a doubletake when, on deck, you're sure you spot "Tough Guy" Salty Slugs out in the middle of town. He was the old chef on the Seaworthy, you remember his cooking!
>>545755
"Don't gotta fear it to eat it."
>>545756
Yep. How much food? A pound of chicken jerky is 3000 songs.
>>545757
Pulpy.
To the town! Sadly barely anyone is out but the guards this early in the morning…
"I'd say both, but this time I can't. Just work. In the local culture it is very rude to refuse a gift, and Abilio was offered a pack of the daimyo's whores for the night. So I had to dress up as him and pleasure them into submission so they'd leave. It was some kind of workout. I am too exhausted."
>>545753
The rope is huge to you, so you unravel it and take just one of the three main threads.
>>545754
You do a doubletake when, on deck, you're sure you spot "Tough Guy" Salty Slugs out in the middle of town. He was the old chef on the Seaworthy, you remember his cooking!
>>545755
"Don't gotta fear it to eat it."
>>545756
Yep. How much food? A pound of chicken jerky is 3000 songs.
>>545757
Pulpy.
To the town! Sadly barely anyone is out but the guards this early in the morning…
>>545759
She's still lazing around. Ears twitching slightly as the sun slowly works its way up.
She did get used to a sedentary lifestyle living in your basement…
>>545760
"That'd be good… later…"
He limps off.
>>545761
There are no real ponies to target. Maybe a shop? It's a little riskier of course.
Homes are very bad targets because ponies will be inside at this hour.
>>545762
"Hm? Emrille? What're you doing in Awa?"
>>545763
He seems honest enough.
"It's about 30 bits."
She's still lazing around. Ears twitching slightly as the sun slowly works its way up.
She did get used to a sedentary lifestyle living in your basement…
>>545760
"That'd be good… later…"
He limps off.
>>545761
There are no real ponies to target. Maybe a shop? It's a little riskier of course.
Homes are very bad targets because ponies will be inside at this hour.
>>545762
"Hm? Emrille? What're you doing in Awa?"
>>545763
He seems honest enough.
"It's about 30 bits."
>>545767
You watch the sun slowly rise. Eventually you probably ought to go check on your 'master' and let him know that the kids can return. He has been awfully faithful about taking care of your pack of four kids in spite of only blood relations with one. Then again, you're only blood with two of them.
>>545768
You eat a nice 8oz hunk and keep the rest for later.
>>545769
"Oh yeah? Huh. Well, good luck to you I guess. Sounds like you have plenty already, though."
>>545770
Flowing is pestering some diamond dog. Light Heart is at the helm. Emrille is on land talking to somepony. Chip is eating jerky.
You watch the sun slowly rise. Eventually you probably ought to go check on your 'master' and let him know that the kids can return. He has been awfully faithful about taking care of your pack of four kids in spite of only blood relations with one. Then again, you're only blood with two of them.
>>545768
You eat a nice 8oz hunk and keep the rest for later.
>>545769
"Oh yeah? Huh. Well, good luck to you I guess. Sounds like you have plenty already, though."
>>545770
Flowing is pestering some diamond dog. Light Heart is at the helm. Emrille is on land talking to somepony. Chip is eating jerky.
>>545784
I give you a disbelieving look.
"Even if the Commodore could do age magic, which would be very impressive, I doubt he'd do that over such a silly thing."
>>545783
"Ah Hircus."
I look up over some boiling cauldron.
"No, no it's fine. This stuff need to boil for a little while anyway."
I put a lid on the cauldron and wipe my hooves with a cloth while trotting to you.
"What brings you here?"
I give you a disbelieving look.
"Even if the Commodore could do age magic, which would be very impressive, I doubt he'd do that over such a silly thing."
>>545783
"Ah Hircus."
I look up over some boiling cauldron.
"No, no it's fine. This stuff need to boil for a little while anyway."
I put a lid on the cauldron and wipe my hooves with a cloth while trotting to you.
"What brings you here?"
>>545778
"Yes… it appears the Daimyo saw fit to send some mares over to signify his thanks to the commodore. Seeing as how the commodore was not interested and refusing such a gift would be seen as an insult, mister Face was tasked to deal with them personally. A rather large task, if you ask me."
"Yes… it appears the Daimyo saw fit to send some mares over to signify his thanks to the commodore. Seeing as how the commodore was not interested and refusing such a gift would be seen as an insult, mister Face was tasked to deal with them personally. A rather large task, if you ask me."
>>545786
"And why did he do that?
Because you interrupted him and Cloudy…being together?"
>>545787
"It surely sounded like he had his hooves full."
>>545788
I pause for a second, then smile.
"Not at all. It's perhaps because I've gotten used to how…spontaneous goats can be after my year with Buttermilk. It takes ponies a while to get to know goats. But don't worry, I'm sure with some time you'll fit in just fine."
"And why did he do that?
Because you interrupted him and Cloudy…being together?"
>>545787
"It surely sounded like he had his hooves full."
>>545788
I pause for a second, then smile.
"Not at all. It's perhaps because I've gotten used to how…spontaneous goats can be after my year with Buttermilk. It takes ponies a while to get to know goats. But don't worry, I'm sure with some time you'll fit in just fine."
>>545789
"You make it sound like all goats are the same."
I chuckle.
"Still, it's good to have someone to talk to about stuff that interests me. Most ponies aren't willing to talk about explosives beyond "those are dangerous," and sneaking around… Talking about that tends to get me in trouble.
So, what are you working on? Some health tonic for aching bones or something?"
"You make it sound like all goats are the same."
I chuckle.
"Still, it's good to have someone to talk to about stuff that interests me. Most ponies aren't willing to talk about explosives beyond "those are dangerous," and sneaking around… Talking about that tends to get me in trouble.
So, what are you working on? Some health tonic for aching bones or something?"
>>545789
Go off in an excited rant.
"Or whenever I pissed him off… but, there was this one time, when I was filly, and I was kidnapped because this Lordblade or something dude thought I was somepony else, then he realized I wasn't and tried to kill me so I shot him in the neck, and the BAM!"
Smack my forehooves together.
"I got a cutie mark while I was shrunk down! One that was different than my last! It not only showed that my destiny is shooting things, it was a mark that showed that my destiny is shooting things with the elements!"
Smile proudly, and show off my butt.
"That's right, this is how an advanced cutie mark looks like."
Go off in an excited rant.
"Or whenever I pissed him off… but, there was this one time, when I was filly, and I was kidnapped because this Lordblade or something dude thought I was somepony else, then he realized I wasn't and tried to kill me so I shot him in the neck, and the BAM!"
Smack my forehooves together.
"I got a cutie mark while I was shrunk down! One that was different than my last! It not only showed that my destiny is shooting things, it was a mark that showed that my destiny is shooting things with the elements!"
Smile proudly, and show off my butt.
"That's right, this is how an advanced cutie mark looks like."
>>545791
"He is somepony special in that regard I've heard."
>>545790
"Ah, mister Tree. Yes, I think I'm ready for another day."
>>545792
"I've been working on health potion yes. I'm experimenting with some herbs I found while we were travelling in neighpon. And I need to make another batch of tonic for Chip to help with his occasional sea-sickness."
>>545793
I look at your buttmark.
"That's very….nice."
"He is somepony special in that regard I've heard."
>>545790
"Ah, mister Tree. Yes, I think I'm ready for another day."
>>545792
"I've been working on health potion yes. I'm experimenting with some herbs I found while we were travelling in neighpon. And I need to make another batch of tonic for Chip to help with his occasional sea-sickness."
>>545793
I look at your buttmark.
"That's very….nice."
>>545805
Slowly pull out one of my bombs. When I start talking, my voice is tinged with pride.
"This is actually my own personal design. See, since I don't want to end up blowing myself up, I figured I needed to figure out a safer trigger for my grenades than usual. See this protrusion here? That's my solution."
Slowly pull out one of my bombs. When I start talking, my voice is tinged with pride.
"This is actually my own personal design. See, since I don't want to end up blowing myself up, I figured I needed to figure out a safer trigger for my grenades than usual. See this protrusion here? That's my solution."
>>545807
I blush a bit.
"I'm a curious mare."
>>545810
Straighten up again.
Turn to you.
"Maybe those ships will surrender when they see us. Why would they fight if we clearly have superior firepower?"
>>545811
I perk my ears at what you say and try to huff my chest.
"Why did you shoot at me?" I say angrily.
>>545809
I look it over very carefully.
"Very nice. The usual mixture of nitroglycering, sodium carbonate and diatomite?"
I blush a bit.
"I'm a curious mare."
>>545810
Straighten up again.
Turn to you.
"Maybe those ships will surrender when they see us. Why would they fight if we clearly have superior firepower?"
>>545811
I perk my ears at what you say and try to huff my chest.
"Why did you shoot at me?" I say angrily.
>>545809
I look it over very carefully.
"Very nice. The usual mixture of nitroglycering, sodium carbonate and diatomite?"
>>545813
"Nah, with the amount of jumping around I do I'd be in pieces if I used nitroglycerine. Anyway, see this protrusion? It's the trigger, but here's the thing…"
Grab and twist it. it starts sliding into the bomb until only a little is sticking out.
"I got the idea from a bag of screws, actually. Very simple design, but unless I twist it in, the bomb can't go off."
"Nah, with the amount of jumping around I do I'd be in pieces if I used nitroglycerine. Anyway, see this protrusion? It's the trigger, but here's the thing…"
Grab and twist it. it starts sliding into the bomb until only a little is sticking out.
"I got the idea from a bag of screws, actually. Very simple design, but unless I twist it in, the bomb can't go off."
>>545818
"Curious? About what? What would happen if you shot right next to me?"
>>545819
I wave that away with my hoof, but there's a tiny grin on my face.
"Let's change the subject for now. What do you think, miss Heart? Will we have trouble with the ships?"
>>545816
"Uh…ask for parlay?"
>>545820
"…smart, very smart."
>>545822
"Hello mr Chip, forgive me to keep you waiting, but I had to seal up this vat here."
"Curious? About what? What would happen if you shot right next to me?"
>>545819
I wave that away with my hoof, but there's a tiny grin on my face.
"Let's change the subject for now. What do you think, miss Heart? Will we have trouble with the ships?"
>>545816
"Uh…ask for parlay?"
>>545820
"…smart, very smart."
>>545822
"Hello mr Chip, forgive me to keep you waiting, but I had to seal up this vat here."
>>545824
"The Darklantern will be a blessing for us, it is the bread and butter of naval combat in our fleet. It is extremely sturdy and as a 175-gun ship of the line… well, there are few ships that outclass it in terms of strength. However… that is not to say it is invincible. The Sirocco is excellent to chase targets with its extreme speed, but is far more fragile. The Hourglass will only serve as support. It is a shame some of the old ships such as the Eagle's Roost and the Seaworthy are not with us anymore. They were fine battleships."
"The Darklantern will be a blessing for us, it is the bread and butter of naval combat in our fleet. It is extremely sturdy and as a 175-gun ship of the line… well, there are few ships that outclass it in terms of strength. However… that is not to say it is invincible. The Sirocco is excellent to chase targets with its extreme speed, but is far more fragile. The Hourglass will only serve as support. It is a shame some of the old ships such as the Eagle's Roost and the Seaworthy are not with us anymore. They were fine battleships."
>>545829
"Yes indeed. It was sunk during the mutiny, unfortunately. A corvette class ship customized for boarding actions. It had a fortified hull for ramming actions, making it quite sturdy, yet fast."
>>545830
"Oh, no doubt they will. They will have a numerical advantage after all. The trick for both sides will likely be to make use of the wind. They are playing on the home field as well, so they know the seas here better… But I trust in miss Cloudy's navigational skills and ability to avoid coral reefs and sandbanks."
"Yes indeed. It was sunk during the mutiny, unfortunately. A corvette class ship customized for boarding actions. It had a fortified hull for ramming actions, making it quite sturdy, yet fast."
>>545830
"Oh, no doubt they will. They will have a numerical advantage after all. The trick for both sides will likely be to make use of the wind. They are playing on the home field as well, so they know the seas here better… But I trust in miss Cloudy's navigational skills and ability to avoid coral reefs and sandbanks."
>>545830
I'll go ahead and, with barely contained eagerness, show Selena how they are made, taking one apart to show her how it all fits together, discussing which chemicals I tried using before settling on the stable ones I use today, and so forth.
and that concludes my Pirates faff for now while I focus on other things.
I'll go ahead and, with barely contained eagerness, show Selena how they are made, taking one apart to show her how it all fits together, discussing which chemicals I tried using before settling on the stable ones I use today, and so forth.
and that concludes my Pirates faff for now while I focus on other things.
>>545838
"Was he part of the boarding crew?"
>>545839
>>545841
Nod.
"It's a way to make sure soldiers will give their all for their lord.
Their will to run away is quickly curbed if they realize they have nowhere else to go.
Seppuku is done not to bring your shame onto your family, which would basically mean killing them.
Cruel, effective. But makes soldiers grow stupid."
"Was he part of the boarding crew?"
>>545839
>>545841
Nod.
"It's a way to make sure soldiers will give their all for their lord.
Their will to run away is quickly curbed if they realize they have nowhere else to go.
Seppuku is done not to bring your shame onto your family, which would basically mean killing them.
Cruel, effective. But makes soldiers grow stupid."
>>545840
"Yes, the ginger extract, it's ready."
I hoof you a bottle.
"Take a sip whenever you start to feel a bit sick. It will take away most of the uneasiness."
>>545841
>>545843
I shake my head.
"That's….I can't believe that ponies would do that."
>>545842
"You want to be friends?"
I look at you disbelievingly.
"Yes, the ginger extract, it's ready."
I hoof you a bottle.
"Take a sip whenever you start to feel a bit sick. It will take away most of the uneasiness."
>>545841
>>545843
I shake my head.
"That's….I can't believe that ponies would do that."
>>545842
"You want to be friends?"
I look at you disbelievingly.
>>545847
Give her a slow nod.
"Neighpon might look fashinating from the outside, but it is a dying world. I have no regrets over the life I never had."
Shake my head and pick up again in a jovial tone.
"Here's me rambling on.
What were we talking about?
Oh, the battle, right. Where will you be, Lady Selena?"
>>545848
"I would love to have a talk with him. And that little Fae you picked up during our travels, I haven't had the occasion to talk with him either yet."
Give her a slow nod.
"Neighpon might look fashinating from the outside, but it is a dying world. I have no regrets over the life I never had."
Shake my head and pick up again in a jovial tone.
"Here's me rambling on.
What were we talking about?
Oh, the battle, right. Where will you be, Lady Selena?"
>>545848
"I would love to have a talk with him. And that little Fae you picked up during our travels, I haven't had the occasion to talk with him either yet."
>>545849
"It is done by letting ginger rest into some alchohol for a while. The healing properties mix into the alcohol and with that I make the potion."
I grab a pot of tea and give you a cup.
"Here, too wash the taste away."
>>545848
"Simply awful. Why would common ponies do that."
>>545850
"Uh..nopony has given me orders yet. But I'll brew up some healing potions perhaps, to help those in need."
"It is done by letting ginger rest into some alchohol for a while. The healing properties mix into the alcohol and with that I make the potion."
I grab a pot of tea and give you a cup.
"Here, too wash the taste away."
>>545848
"Simply awful. Why would common ponies do that."
>>545850
"Uh..nopony has given me orders yet. But I'll brew up some healing potions perhaps, to help those in need."
>>545853
"I'll try to see it that way then…"
I clap my hooves.
"Who's so adorable. I let him sleep in my hair last night and when I woke up he lay on my side hugging me. The poor thing must have rolled out."
>>545852
"I'm still preparing some standard potions. Some ponies have told me I should try making some age magic potions or transformation potions, but I'll have to figure out how those work."
"I'll try to see it that way then…"
I clap my hooves.
"Who's so adorable. I let him sleep in my hair last night and when I woke up he lay on my side hugging me. The poor thing must have rolled out."
>>545852
"I'm still preparing some standard potions. Some ponies have told me I should try making some age magic potions or transformation potions, but I'll have to figure out how those work."
>>545866
"It's because all of you are such nice ponies.
I didn't know pirates could be such good friends!"
>>545865
"..how old is he anyway?"
>>545864
"If you promise me you won't shoot me, you'll break your promise if you do. If you just say I'll try that means you don't really mean it and you'll just shoot next to me some other time while saying I tried."
>>545869
"I would appreciate it still, but don't feel forced, mister Chip. Us being friends is good enough for me."
I sit down.
"Do you feel better after a good nights sleep?"
"It's because all of you are such nice ponies.
I didn't know pirates could be such good friends!"
>>545865
"..how old is he anyway?"
>>545864
"If you promise me you won't shoot me, you'll break your promise if you do. If you just say I'll try that means you don't really mean it and you'll just shoot next to me some other time while saying I tried."
>>545869
"I would appreciate it still, but don't feel forced, mister Chip. Us being friends is good enough for me."
I sit down.
"Do you feel better after a good nights sleep?"
>>545876
I giggle.
>>545877
I pause for a few seconds.
"…I suppose you really won't tell me you wouldn't shoot at me again?"
>>545878
I nod.
"I heard only a little bit about the mutiny. But from what I heard it shocked all of you. These things can happen. When my mother died I felt like screaming even months later. And you must have been so busy with the ships since then that it just came out. Don't feel guilty about it, it's natural."
>>545879
I take a look at your wings.
"You know, miss Heart, you have such wonderful feathers. I have a special conditioner my mom taught my to make, for my feathers. Perhaps I could brew a bottle for you as well?"
I giggle.
>>545877
I pause for a few seconds.
"…I suppose you really won't tell me you wouldn't shoot at me again?"
>>545878
I nod.
"I heard only a little bit about the mutiny. But from what I heard it shocked all of you. These things can happen. When my mother died I felt like screaming even months later. And you must have been so busy with the ships since then that it just came out. Don't feel guilty about it, it's natural."
>>545879
I take a look at your wings.
"You know, miss Heart, you have such wonderful feathers. I have a special conditioner my mom taught my to make, for my feathers. Perhaps I could brew a bottle for you as well?"
>>545889
I put my tea dow.
"You know, talking about this usually helps.
Maybe you can tell me more about this mr Smitts and Tony and Felfire. What were they like? Were you good friends?
I promise this will just be between us."
>>545890
"Nonsense, if there's anything you need me to brew for you, I'm happy to do it."
>>545891
I look at the uniform.
"It's a very nice uniform. Very…commanding."
I put my tea dow.
"You know, talking about this usually helps.
Maybe you can tell me more about this mr Smitts and Tony and Felfire. What were they like? Were you good friends?
I promise this will just be between us."
>>545890
"Nonsense, if there's anything you need me to brew for you, I'm happy to do it."
>>545891
I look at the uniform.
"It's a very nice uniform. Very…commanding."
>>545893
I smile.
"I appreciate that, miss Heart. Oh and thanks for telling me to talk to Abilio. He promised to help me, like you said."
>>545894
"Well with the hat and the attire, there's no mistaking it, that's for sure. But…."
I tap my hoof against my chin.
"I was thinking…maybe you should as some crystals to it. To make it more shiny, more bling bling. And it would complement very well with Tela's shinyness."
Gotta go now. Laters.
I smile.
"I appreciate that, miss Heart. Oh and thanks for telling me to talk to Abilio. He promised to help me, like you said."
>>545894
"Well with the hat and the attire, there's no mistaking it, that's for sure. But…."
I tap my hoof against my chin.
"I was thinking…maybe you should as some crystals to it. To make it more shiny, more bling bling. And it would complement very well with Tela's shinyness."
Gotta go now. Laters.
>>545938
Probably picking which swords to bring and which ones to keep behind.
"Hmh? What's up?"
>>545939
"Well maybe that fortune teller was full of shit, did you ever consider that? If someone walked up to you and told you you are the daughter of a Zebrican prince and asks you for a royal donation, would you believe them?"
Probably picking which swords to bring and which ones to keep behind.
"Hmh? What's up?"
>>545939
"Well maybe that fortune teller was full of shit, did you ever consider that? If someone walked up to you and told you you are the daughter of a Zebrican prince and asks you for a royal donation, would you believe them?"
>>545957
"What? Who the hell is quivering? The new crew?"
>>545960
"It's not hard to guess that an armed foreigner in Neighpon is probably going to be a merc. And heck… troubled childhoods are pretty common too."
I sigh.
"Look, I don't know much about fortune telling, okay? But even if she's right, what does it matter?"
"What? Who the hell is quivering? The new crew?"
>>545960
"It's not hard to guess that an armed foreigner in Neighpon is probably going to be a merc. And heck… troubled childhoods are pretty common too."
I sigh.
"Look, I don't know much about fortune telling, okay? But even if she's right, what does it matter?"
>>545988
"Exactly. I've got enough headaches already with keeping Emmy in check. Maybe once this battle is over I'll ask the commodore about the crew, but now it's a bit too late for that. And hey, sure thing. I bought a katana and haven't been able to put it to use yet. Unless you're talking about unarmed sparring…"
>>545993
"Yeah… I've got parts of my life I prefer not thinking about either."
"Exactly. I've got enough headaches already with keeping Emmy in check. Maybe once this battle is over I'll ask the commodore about the crew, but now it's a bit too late for that. And hey, sure thing. I bought a katana and haven't been able to put it to use yet. Unless you're talking about unarmed sparring…"
>>545993
"Yeah… I've got parts of my life I prefer not thinking about either."
>>546013
Nod.
"And there is nothing of that touch-and-become-ashes hex that was mentioned by my sensei."
>>546014
"Not only that.
Do you know what metal it is made from?"
Chuckle.
"Sand.
Iron extracted from sand.
That's why the metal has to be folded hundreads of times before being usable.
Otherwise, it'd shatter too easily."
Nod.
"And there is nothing of that touch-and-become-ashes hex that was mentioned by my sensei."
>>546014
"Not only that.
Do you know what metal it is made from?"
Chuckle.
"Sand.
Iron extracted from sand.
That's why the metal has to be folded hundreads of times before being usable.
Otherwise, it'd shatter too easily."
>>546062
Laugh as I pull myself up after that hit.
"Very good! Very, very good!"
Sheath my rapiers.
"Please, do tell me if you were offended in any way, I just wanted to put your magical abilities to the test."
Take out the katana, without even unsheating it.
"Let's continue."
Bonk her.
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
Laugh as I pull myself up after that hit.
"Very good! Very, very good!"
Sheath my rapiers.
"Please, do tell me if you were offended in any way, I just wanted to put your magical abilities to the test."
Take out the katana, without even unsheating it.
"Let's continue."
Bonk her.
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>546168
"No, flattering you would be saying your eyes are as shining as the sea at noon, or that your mane smells like the winds of spring.
But I am praising the warrior within you, and that warrior wants to be praised.
It wants to feel its power come to bloom. Like every other warrior."
>>546172
"How long and how quickly can you fly?"
"No, flattering you would be saying your eyes are as shining as the sea at noon, or that your mane smells like the winds of spring.
But I am praising the warrior within you, and that warrior wants to be praised.
It wants to feel its power come to bloom. Like every other warrior."
>>546172
"How long and how quickly can you fly?"
>>546333
"Hm. Certainly I would muchly enjoy to stay here and enjoy the provincial pleasures, but I will answer your question with a story. In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?"
"I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same."
"Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil.
When the winter came the Grasshopper found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing, every day, corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer.
Then the Grasshopper knew… It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.
In our case, however, we're more like ants who have been robbed of their industry and need to steal more food before they starve. We're running dire low on supplies."
"Hm. Certainly I would muchly enjoy to stay here and enjoy the provincial pleasures, but I will answer your question with a story. In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?"
"I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same."
"Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil.
When the winter came the Grasshopper found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing, every day, corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer.
Then the Grasshopper knew… It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.
In our case, however, we're more like ants who have been robbed of their industry and need to steal more food before they starve. We're running dire low on supplies."
>>546335
I smile at the story.
"That story rings true to my ears. Indeed, we are somewhat low on everything, unfortunately. But I believe we made a good move coming here. If we perform well… we may alleviate many of our worries. Stabilize ourselves first, then focus on expansion once again, a sound plan."
I smile at the story.
"That story rings true to my ears. Indeed, we are somewhat low on everything, unfortunately. But I believe we made a good move coming here. If we perform well… we may alleviate many of our worries. Stabilize ourselves first, then focus on expansion once again, a sound plan."
>>546355
"One think I would like all the raider crew to be aware of.
Sees like we have picked up a second fae, and she's an excellent healer, has shown me as much herself.
They should know not to shoot or attack them.
They are easy to miss so I'm fearing the rest of the crew hasn't seen them yet."
"One think I would like all the raider crew to be aware of.
Sees like we have picked up a second fae, and she's an excellent healer, has shown me as much herself.
They should know not to shoot or attack them.
They are easy to miss so I'm fearing the rest of the crew hasn't seen them yet."
>>546358
You've leaving Wark behind to babysit then? As long as you're waiting around for Emmy and Flowing to finish, you may as well collect them and farewell the kids/donk.
>>546359
"I do have a job here. Anything to sweeten the deal, doll? No offense but I'm a STALLION'S STALLION and I'm not getting seduced by any mares."
In case you forgot, Salty Slugs was all about extreme acts of strength. Back before you were aboard the fleet he challenged Rahjak to pull the brain out of a shark by claw.
>>546360
He dismisses it. "I'm not concerned about that. We've had stranger on our ships. Being on the outskirts of society attracts oddballs like a magnet. Only in polite society do they need to worry."
You've leaving Wark behind to babysit then? As long as you're waiting around for Emmy and Flowing to finish, you may as well collect them and farewell the kids/donk.
>>546359
"I do have a job here. Anything to sweeten the deal, doll? No offense but I'm a STALLION'S STALLION and I'm not getting seduced by any mares."
In case you forgot, Salty Slugs was all about extreme acts of strength. Back before you were aboard the fleet he challenged Rahjak to pull the brain out of a shark by claw.
>>546360
He dismisses it. "I'm not concerned about that. We've had stranger on our ships. Being on the outskirts of society attracts oddballs like a magnet. Only in polite society do they need to worry."
>>546364
"Hm…"
He flexes pensively.
"Alright. I'll come back aboard, then."
>>546365
You swing by the room and find that Wark has returned in your absence and woken up your waifu. He's snuggled up close to her so that they can both play with the little ones.
As you wake up, she smiles and leaps out of bed. "Good morning!!"
>>546366
"I doubt the enemy will employ Breezies, but I'll put the word out."
"Hm…"
He flexes pensively.
"Alright. I'll come back aboard, then."
>>546365
You swing by the room and find that Wark has returned in your absence and woken up your waifu. He's snuggled up close to her so that they can both play with the little ones.
As you wake up, she smiles and leaps out of bed. "Good morning!!"
>>546366
"I doubt the enemy will employ Breezies, but I'll put the word out."
>>546373
"I do have something for you. See that ship coming into harbor? I'd bet a week's pay that's got our representative on it. Go get him so we can sail out."
>>546374
Wark ruffles the manes of little Adel and Lilly. Red and Grey are out playing somewhere. "Oh, ya, they're merry lit'l souls."
>>546375
You return.
"I do have something for you. See that ship coming into harbor? I'd bet a week's pay that's got our representative on it. Go get him so we can sail out."
>>546374
Wark ruffles the manes of little Adel and Lilly. Red and Grey are out playing somewhere. "Oh, ya, they're merry lit'l souls."
>>546375
You return.
>>546376
You find an earth pony spreading seeds on the deck. Odd.
>>546379
Non-raiders that stay on the ship get salary instead of commission.
>>546380
"Tch. Sounds like ya can't find enough doctors."
"Haha… a pity Doctor Cutter stayed behind in Stonebriar."
"Y'know, Red 'n' Grey may still be young, but they're gettin' mature. I spend a lot of time with them… teachin' the little lassies how ta care fer their sisters."
You find an earth pony spreading seeds on the deck. Odd.
>>546379
Non-raiders that stay on the ship get salary instead of commission.
>>546380
"Tch. Sounds like ya can't find enough doctors."
"Haha… a pity Doctor Cutter stayed behind in Stonebriar."
"Y'know, Red 'n' Grey may still be young, but they're gettin' mature. I spend a lot of time with them… teachin' the little lassies how ta care fer their sisters."
>>546383
It's clear immediately which one is the daimyo's rep. Everyone on deck looks like a sailor, except for one pony draped in a purple cloak that is overflowing with gold ornaments and jewelry. She's scribing as she walks. This must be the daimyo's personal cartographer or scribe.
>>546384
"Well, as long as we're still on the ships anyway, they can babysit while we're up on deck. I wouldn' leave em alone fer three days or something." He chuckles.
>>546385
"Not quite evening yet, is it? Have you seen the birds around here? Specifically the eagles. The HUGE ones."
It's clear immediately which one is the daimyo's rep. Everyone on deck looks like a sailor, except for one pony draped in a purple cloak that is overflowing with gold ornaments and jewelry. She's scribing as she walks. This must be the daimyo's personal cartographer or scribe.
>>546384
"Well, as long as we're still on the ships anyway, they can babysit while we're up on deck. I wouldn' leave em alone fer three days or something." He chuckles.
>>546385
"Not quite evening yet, is it? Have you seen the birds around here? Specifically the eagles. The HUGE ones."
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>>546399
He's talking to Hircus.
"Birds."
>>546397
"They're on the flag."
>>546398
"Leaving Who behind? Maybe he can help supervise… though his small size might make it hard."
>>546400
"Ah, you must be the daimyo's representative."
"That is correct. I have a map here. I also have more detailed maps of each town when we arrive at each."
He's talking to Hircus.
"Birds."
>>546397
"They're on the flag."
>>546398
"Leaving Who behind? Maybe he can help supervise… though his small size might make it hard."
>>546400
"Ah, you must be the daimyo's representative."
"That is correct. I have a map here. I also have more detailed maps of each town when we arrive at each."
>>546468
You have the following information to work with:
1) The local economy, all three are heavily trade-based, there is a copper mine in Shiba, there are fishing villages around Uraurafutsu. Ichi is the hardest target, specializing in military production.
2) Cannon placement locations, there are far more in Ichi
3) Distance from Awa, Shiba is the furthest, Uraurafutsu is the closest
4) An outdated troop count, but Ichi had the most.
Choose based on that.
>>546469
"I'll catch normal birds first, then lure them in with these birds."
You have the following information to work with:
1) The local economy, all three are heavily trade-based, there is a copper mine in Shiba, there are fishing villages around Uraurafutsu. Ichi is the hardest target, specializing in military production.
2) Cannon placement locations, there are far more in Ichi
3) Distance from Awa, Shiba is the furthest, Uraurafutsu is the closest
4) An outdated troop count, but Ichi had the most.
Choose based on that.
>>546469
"I'll catch normal birds first, then lure them in with these birds."
>>546477
"We did, but you weren't there for that part!"
>>546478
"Eighth turn to starboard. Full sail. We'll box them in."
>>546480
Two light corvettes. It's hard to make out how many guns they have, but their main advantage is light speed. They won't take much of a barrage from the Darklantern and they will likely not let you line up a shot.
"We did, but you weren't there for that part!"
>>546478
"Eighth turn to starboard. Full sail. We'll box them in."
>>546480
Two light corvettes. It's hard to make out how many guns they have, but their main advantage is light speed. They won't take much of a barrage from the Darklantern and they will likely not let you line up a shot.
>>546487
These ships have only chase guns… they look more equipped for boarding. They want to seize the ships, or employ other tricks. Pegasus knights are preparing for battle on deck.
Roll for Darklantern
>>546488
>>546484
Flowing tree finishing relaying the part of the order you left out.
Roll for Sirocco
These ships have only chase guns… they look more equipped for boarding. They want to seize the ships, or employ other tricks. Pegasus knights are preparing for battle on deck.
Roll for Darklantern
>>546488
>>546484
Flowing tree finishing relaying the part of the order you left out.
Roll for Sirocco
>>546494
The Sirocco pulls far ahead of the Darklantern and gets peppered with chasegun shots, missing its own shots.
There's an explosion down below as gunpowder barrels go off, and the ship is crippled. Both ships pull alongside the Sirocco to use it for screening, and pegasi begin to board as ropes and ladders are strung across.
Your own menials retreat below deck…
Boarding Pegasus x 6
Boarding Seastallion x15
>>546496
You're slammed against the wall as the gunpowder stores are lit. You're helpless.
>>546491
The Darklantern has presented a broad side to fire, but the other ships use the Sirocco to screen! Abilio commands for the ship to be brought around to close, but you have to get over there and help!
The Sirocco pulls far ahead of the Darklantern and gets peppered with chasegun shots, missing its own shots.
There's an explosion down below as gunpowder barrels go off, and the ship is crippled. Both ships pull alongside the Sirocco to use it for screening, and pegasi begin to board as ropes and ladders are strung across.
Your own menials retreat below deck…
Boarding Pegasus x 6
Boarding Seastallion x15
>>546496
You're slammed against the wall as the gunpowder stores are lit. You're helpless.
>>546491
The Darklantern has presented a broad side to fire, but the other ships use the Sirocco to screen! Abilio commands for the ship to be brought around to close, but you have to get over there and help!
>>546497
"Boarders on deck! To arms! I want this filth removed on the double!"
Cheap Shot one of the pegasi.
Wark can go in for melee against whoever tries to charge us first '1d10'
HP Lovepone can set up a substitute '1d10'
And Rosemary can shoot one of the pegasi as well.
Roll #1 7 = 7 / Roll #2 4 = 4
"Boarders on deck! To arms! I want this filth removed on the double!"
Cheap Shot one of the pegasi.
Wark can go in for melee against whoever tries to charge us first '1d10'
HP Lovepone can set up a substitute '1d10'
And Rosemary can shoot one of the pegasi as well.
Roll #1 7 = 7 / Roll #2 4 = 4
>>546498
Your blades flash as you rip and tear into the first two boarders, and they fall down into the sea, unable to cross.
One soldier does get through, though, and jabs you directly in the chest.
>>546500
Agh… pull yourself together Hircus! Come on… get up! +1 to next attempt to get up.
You're also not in vision of the enemy. Consider yourself Stealthed here.
>>546501
HP scribbles a face on a log but it doesn't look convincing enough to her so she frowns and erases it. Wark bravely cleaves halfway through one stallion and turns to take on the next one. Rosemary finishes him off with a hesitant shot.
(Be sure to give a number on which ones you're aiming at for each attack.)
The first pegasus you shot gets back up. Seven soldiers charge you. Wark intercepts the first three. The first two hits aren't so bad, but the third one catches him by surprise and jabs him between the ribs. He collapses.
Rosemary gets knocked down on the first hit, and HP gets laid into by two seastallions.
The seventh attacks you directly. He charges, but you sidestep and he falls off the deck to the sea.
>>546503
That shot to the wing only made him angrier! You did draw blood, though.
Two stallions close on you and begin to attack from all sides. It's overwhelming dealing with so many at once. A slash here, a slash there – the one gets you from behind really bad!
>>546499
You fall to the deck as a huge wave bucks you from your perch. Ouch!
>>546504
It's a big distance, but you might be able to make it with a good roll.
You ready 3 swords.
Everyone: You notice that the pegasus are not engaging you directly and attacking. Instead, they're stripping the sails to disable the ship.
Targets:
Boarding Stallion 4
Boarding Stallion 5
Boarding Stallion 6
Boarding Stallion 7
Boarding Stallion 8
Boarding Stallion 9
Boarding Stallion 10
Boarding Stallion 11
Boarding Stallion 13
Boarding Stallion 14
Boarding Stallion 15
Boarding Pegasus 1
Boarding Pegasus 2
Boarding Pegasus 3
Boarding Pegasus 4
Boarding Pegasus 5
Boarding Pegasus 6
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░] HLP
>Rosemary [▓▓▓▓░░░░] HLP
>Happy Puzzle [▓▓▓░░░░░]
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Flowing Tree [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░]
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓] HLP
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓] HLP STH
Your blades flash as you rip and tear into the first two boarders, and they fall down into the sea, unable to cross.
One soldier does get through, though, and jabs you directly in the chest.
>>546500
Agh… pull yourself together Hircus! Come on… get up! +1 to next attempt to get up.
You're also not in vision of the enemy. Consider yourself Stealthed here.
>>546501
HP scribbles a face on a log but it doesn't look convincing enough to her so she frowns and erases it. Wark bravely cleaves halfway through one stallion and turns to take on the next one. Rosemary finishes him off with a hesitant shot.
(Be sure to give a number on which ones you're aiming at for each attack.)
The first pegasus you shot gets back up. Seven soldiers charge you. Wark intercepts the first three. The first two hits aren't so bad, but the third one catches him by surprise and jabs him between the ribs. He collapses.
Rosemary gets knocked down on the first hit, and HP gets laid into by two seastallions.
The seventh attacks you directly. He charges, but you sidestep and he falls off the deck to the sea.
>>546503
That shot to the wing only made him angrier! You did draw blood, though.
Two stallions close on you and begin to attack from all sides. It's overwhelming dealing with so many at once. A slash here, a slash there – the one gets you from behind really bad!
>>546499
You fall to the deck as a huge wave bucks you from your perch. Ouch!
>>546504
It's a big distance, but you might be able to make it with a good roll.
You ready 3 swords.
Everyone: You notice that the pegasus are not engaging you directly and attacking. Instead, they're stripping the sails to disable the ship.
Targets:
Boarding Stallion 4
Boarding Stallion 5
Boarding Stallion 6
Boarding Stallion 7
Boarding Stallion 8
Boarding Stallion 9
Boarding Stallion 10
Boarding Stallion 11
Boarding Stallion 13
Boarding Stallion 14
Boarding Stallion 15
Boarding Pegasus 1
Boarding Pegasus 2
Boarding Pegasus 3
Boarding Pegasus 4
Boarding Pegasus 5
Boarding Pegasus 6
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░] HLP
>Rosemary [▓▓▓▓░░░░] HLP
>Happy Puzzle [▓▓▓░░░░░]
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Flowing Tree [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░]
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓] HLP
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓] HLP STH
>>546505
Godsdamn.
"Don't let them get away with stripping our sails!"
Open fire on pegasus 1 '1d10'
HP should heal Wark immediately. '1d10'
Rosemary needs to recover and make sure she stays alive herself '1d10'
Wark, if possible, attacks stallion 15 '1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10 / Roll #2 8 = 8 / Roll #3 1 = 1 / Roll #4 5 = 5
Godsdamn.
"Don't let them get away with stripping our sails!"
Open fire on pegasus 1 '1d10'
HP should heal Wark immediately. '1d10'
Rosemary needs to recover and make sure she stays alive herself '1d10'
Wark, if possible, attacks stallion 15 '1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10 / Roll #2 8 = 8 / Roll #3 1 = 1 / Roll #4 5 = 5
>>546507
You're feeling REALLY motivated. +2 to next roll to get up.
>>546508
You completely eviscerate the pony who stabbed you, then rip up another.
The first pony to attack you barely scratches you, but the next catches you off balance and digs in with his blade, leaving you bleeding on the deck.
>>546509
You fly up as high as you can, evading a few blades for just now.
Sooner or later you'll dive back into the fray, though…
>>546510
You roll back up.
>>546512
You feel truly shiny as you appear on the deck of the Sirocco in a blast of light!
You feel less shiny when two interlopers take swipes at you, though glancingly.
>>546511
You line up a beautiful shot and knock him to the deck, dead.
HP helps Wark up with a refreshing heal.
Rosemary gets trampled and ends up Dazed. -1 to next roll.
Wark chips one of the boarders.
The boarders have now shifted their focus back to the two of you.
Wark holds off two hits, then has to back off.
Stallions 8 and 9 close on HP and Rosemary, slashing them while they're hurt and down respectively.
Another stallion tries to leap on top of you, but you catch him in the mouth with a gun and fire.
THE PEGASI HAVE FINISHED DISABLING THE SAILS AND WILL JOIN THE MELEE
Stallion 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15
Pegasus 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░]
>Rosemary [▓▓░░░░░░] HLP DZD
>Happy Puzzle [▓░░░░░░░]
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Flowing Tree [▓░░░░░░░░░] HLP
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓] HLP STH
Tela [▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░]
You're feeling REALLY motivated. +2 to next roll to get up.
>>546508
You completely eviscerate the pony who stabbed you, then rip up another.
The first pony to attack you barely scratches you, but the next catches you off balance and digs in with his blade, leaving you bleeding on the deck.
>>546509
You fly up as high as you can, evading a few blades for just now.
Sooner or later you'll dive back into the fray, though…
>>546510
You roll back up.
>>546512
You feel truly shiny as you appear on the deck of the Sirocco in a blast of light!
You feel less shiny when two interlopers take swipes at you, though glancingly.
>>546511
You line up a beautiful shot and knock him to the deck, dead.
HP helps Wark up with a refreshing heal.
Rosemary gets trampled and ends up Dazed. -1 to next roll.
Wark chips one of the boarders.
The boarders have now shifted their focus back to the two of you.
Wark holds off two hits, then has to back off.
Stallions 8 and 9 close on HP and Rosemary, slashing them while they're hurt and down respectively.
Another stallion tries to leap on top of you, but you catch him in the mouth with a gun and fire.
THE PEGASI HAVE FINISHED DISABLING THE SAILS AND WILL JOIN THE MELEE
Stallion 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15
Pegasus 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░]
>Rosemary [▓▓░░░░░░] HLP DZD
>Happy Puzzle [▓░░░░░░░]
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Flowing Tree [▓░░░░░░░░░] HLP
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓] HLP STH
Tela [▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░]
>>546514
You coat stallions 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 in frost. It looks pretty painful! Tela finished off two of em as well! Not bad.
>>546515
The magic bottle explodes pre-maturely in your hoof, coating you in fire! You scream in pain and crumple over.
>>546516
You writhe about on the deck. +1 next attempt.
>>546517
You roll to your hooves. Action goat time!
>>546518
You shoot him right in the chest. That'll leave a mark! Rosemary is no longer dazed. +1 to next attempt to get up. HP collapses from bloodloss.
Wark begins a defensive position. He guards against a glancing attack but can't cover anyone else.
For the first time in the battle, your blood is drawn as two enemies attack you. Those are 8 9 and 11.
>>546519
You slam into Stallion 6, crushing him to death. Stallion 7 is executed by your blades, but one of your blades goes haywire and slashes you up, rendering you helpless!
13 and 14 manage to rip into you, but even from your prone position you stab 15, killing him.
–
Captain Marsh trades blows with the pegasi. He kills one of them, but they overwhelm him and kill him.
The Pegasi are terrrorizing the menials, killing them left and right.
Ciddir is gravely wounded by the Pegasus attacks and retreats belowdecks.
–
The Sirocco is sinking.
–
Stallion 8, 9, 11, 13, 14
Pegasus 2, 4, 5, 6
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓░░░░░░░░░░]
>Rosemary [▓▓░░░░░░] HLP
>Happy Puzzle [▓░░░░░░░] HLP
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░] HLP
Flowing Tree [▓░░░░░░░░░] HLP
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓] STH
Tela [▓░░░░░░░░░] HLP
You coat stallions 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 in frost. It looks pretty painful! Tela finished off two of em as well! Not bad.
>>546515
The magic bottle explodes pre-maturely in your hoof, coating you in fire! You scream in pain and crumple over.
>>546516
You writhe about on the deck. +1 next attempt.
>>546517
You roll to your hooves. Action goat time!
>>546518
You shoot him right in the chest. That'll leave a mark! Rosemary is no longer dazed. +1 to next attempt to get up. HP collapses from bloodloss.
Wark begins a defensive position. He guards against a glancing attack but can't cover anyone else.
For the first time in the battle, your blood is drawn as two enemies attack you. Those are 8 9 and 11.
>>546519
You slam into Stallion 6, crushing him to death. Stallion 7 is executed by your blades, but one of your blades goes haywire and slashes you up, rendering you helpless!
13 and 14 manage to rip into you, but even from your prone position you stab 15, killing him.
–
Captain Marsh trades blows with the pegasi. He kills one of them, but they overwhelm him and kill him.
The Pegasi are terrrorizing the menials, killing them left and right.
Ciddir is gravely wounded by the Pegasus attacks and retreats belowdecks.
–
The Sirocco is sinking.
–
Stallion 8, 9, 11, 13, 14
Pegasus 2, 4, 5, 6
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓░░░░░░░░░░]
>Rosemary [▓▓░░░░░░] HLP
>Happy Puzzle [▓░░░░░░░] HLP
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░] HLP
Flowing Tree [▓░░░░░░░░░] HLP
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓] STH
Tela [▓░░░░░░░░░] HLP
>>546521
Yep, you're up.
>>546522
Back on your hooves.
>>546523
You can't take +2 on a basic attack, and Sleight of Hand doesn't deal damage.
Instead you Attack (stealth critical, roll=7) stallion 14 by throwing a grenade onto him and blowing him up! Ded.
Two stallions corner you and begin to attack you, but you're so swift they only deal glancing damage!
>>546525
Rosemary is Dazed. +1 to next get up. HP gets up though! The two of you play it safe and attempt to hold off enemies.
>>546526
You're back up!
>>546524
The Darklantern has docked with the Sirocco. Strom and Burnside enter the fray.
You set the sails of the enemy ship on fire out of spite. Opposing menials begin putting out the fire.
Strom is badly injured, and Burnside takes some light blows. Diamond Luck tops off Burnside. The two of them are able to kill two pegasi.
Now that you're docked, Stallions 8 and 9 cross to attack you in revenge. They find their mark as you're distracted with lighting sails on fire.
—
The Sirocco was stabilized by Ciddir.
—
Boarding Stallion 8 9 11 13
Pegasus 2 4
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓░░░░░░░░░░]
>Rosemary [▓▓░░░░░░] HLP DZD
>Happy Puzzle [▓░░░░░░░]
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Flowing Tree [▓░░░░░░░░░]
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░]
Tela [▓░░░░░░░░░]
Yep, you're up.
>>546522
Back on your hooves.
>>546523
You can't take +2 on a basic attack, and Sleight of Hand doesn't deal damage.
Instead you Attack (stealth critical, roll=7) stallion 14 by throwing a grenade onto him and blowing him up! Ded.
Two stallions corner you and begin to attack you, but you're so swift they only deal glancing damage!
>>546525
Rosemary is Dazed. +1 to next get up. HP gets up though! The two of you play it safe and attempt to hold off enemies.
>>546526
You're back up!
>>546524
The Darklantern has docked with the Sirocco. Strom and Burnside enter the fray.
You set the sails of the enemy ship on fire out of spite. Opposing menials begin putting out the fire.
Strom is badly injured, and Burnside takes some light blows. Diamond Luck tops off Burnside. The two of them are able to kill two pegasi.
Now that you're docked, Stallions 8 and 9 cross to attack you in revenge. They find their mark as you're distracted with lighting sails on fire.
—
The Sirocco was stabilized by Ciddir.
—
Boarding Stallion 8 9 11 13
Pegasus 2 4
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓░░░░░░░░░░]
>Rosemary [▓▓░░░░░░] HLP DZD
>Happy Puzzle [▓░░░░░░░]
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Flowing Tree [▓░░░░░░░░░]
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░]
Tela [▓░░░░░░░░░]
>>546528
You only shoot him in the leg, but he's done. He collapses. If he's not dead, he is clearly too injured to fight anymore.
>>546529
Those two are too injured to put up a fight as you cut them down.
>>546530
The two of you stay safe, Rosemary gets up. HP gets herself back in the safe range.
>>546531
She looks a lot better after that. Tastes good!
>>546532
I'll allow it for now It wouldn't have made a difference in damage anyway.
>>546534
Everyone looks much better after your intervention.
–
The two corvettes begin to pull away from the Sirocco.
–
Strom and Burnside manage to take down one more pegasus. The last pegasus flees to the corvettes. The last stallion surrenders rather than attack.
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░]
>Rosemary [▓▓░░░░░░]
>Happy Puzzle [▓▓▓▓░░░░]
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Flowing Tree [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░]
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░]
Tela [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
Manako [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
You only shoot him in the leg, but he's done. He collapses. If he's not dead, he is clearly too injured to fight anymore.
>>546529
Those two are too injured to put up a fight as you cut them down.
>>546530
The two of you stay safe, Rosemary gets up. HP gets herself back in the safe range.
>>546531
She looks a lot better after that. Tastes good!
>>546532
I'll allow it for now It wouldn't have made a difference in damage anyway.
>>546534
Everyone looks much better after your intervention.
–
The two corvettes begin to pull away from the Sirocco.
–
Strom and Burnside manage to take down one more pegasus. The last pegasus flees to the corvettes. The last stallion surrenders rather than attack.
Light Heart [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
>Mocking Wark [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░]
>Rosemary [▓▓░░░░░░]
>Happy Puzzle [▓▓▓▓░░░░]
Selena [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Flowing Tree [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░]
Emrille [▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░]
Hircus [▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░]
Tela [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
Manako [▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓]
>>546546
Failed
>>546544
She backs into you by accident and knocks you into a sail.
>>546543
You shoot the same ship with the fire again. It's looking pretty damaged, and the Darklantern comes around to finish it off.
The other one pulls far away, though.
>>546541
You kill him.
>>546546
Fails
>>546550
Ciddir is below and commanding repairs although grievously wounded. He has turned pale and his horns appear dessicated. He can't stand and is commanding from his position leaned against a barrel where he is leaking large amounts of blood.
Failed
>>546544
She backs into you by accident and knocks you into a sail.
>>546543
You shoot the same ship with the fire again. It's looking pretty damaged, and the Darklantern comes around to finish it off.
The other one pulls far away, though.
>>546541
You kill him.
>>546546
Fails
>>546550
Ciddir is below and commanding repairs although grievously wounded. He has turned pale and his horns appear dessicated. He can't stand and is commanding from his position leaned against a barrel where he is leaking large amounts of blood.
>>546567
It's so high! Where to even begin…?
>>546569
The real damage isn't here, the only gun deck was trashed by a huge explosion. Ciddir is here on the very brink of death.
Up top a lot of ropes have been cut.
>>546571
"Tried to…" He coughs blood, "Hold off… not much of a fighter…"
>>546568
It's pretty bad. He's all pale and blood is everywhere. Roll to examine.
>>546572
You put the real goat to shame with your amazing jump! Crystal emotions.
It's so high! Where to even begin…?
>>546569
The real damage isn't here, the only gun deck was trashed by a huge explosion. Ciddir is here on the very brink of death.
Up top a lot of ropes have been cut.
>>546571
"Tried to…" He coughs blood, "Hold off… not much of a fighter…"
>>546568
It's pretty bad. He's all pale and blood is everywhere. Roll to examine.
>>546572
You put the real goat to shame with your amazing jump! Crystal emotions.
>>546575
You're not very familiar with how deer work. You try touching his wounds and he howls in pain.
>>546580
You fall back down.
>>546579
One big leap and you're back up!
>>546578
She heals other menials while Manako examines him.
>>546577
Finally a few menials come over from the Darklantern – and one from belowdecks, that griffon hen from before.
>>546581
Uh… which knot is for sea ropes again? You don't remember learning this on the streets…
You're not very familiar with how deer work. You try touching his wounds and he howls in pain.
>>546580
You fall back down.
>>546579
One big leap and you're back up!
>>546578
She heals other menials while Manako examines him.
>>546577
Finally a few menials come over from the Darklantern – and one from belowdecks, that griffon hen from before.
>>546581
Uh… which knot is for sea ropes again? You don't remember learning this on the streets…
>>546592
You have stopped the bleeding but he is still injured. You need to identify the source of the problem in order to actually treat it. It seems internal.
>>546593
He gives a week nod.
>>546594
They're done now, which is good, because you're busy having a heart attack.
>>546596
Roll
>>546595
Is carpentry in your skillset?
You have stopped the bleeding but he is still injured. You need to identify the source of the problem in order to actually treat it. It seems internal.
>>546593
He gives a week nod.
>>546594
They're done now, which is good, because you're busy having a heart attack.
>>546596
Roll
>>546595
Is carpentry in your skillset?
>>546602
You run a tiny hoof over his belly and determine that shards of a bullet are trapped under his skin which you healed over without thinking of. He has lead poisoning and internal bleeding.
>>546604
You're alright now.
>>546603
You manage to get a few boards in place for when a menial comes by and hammers it together.
>>546605
"Aye."
She departs with the body.
"You're cutting off the circulation."
>>546606
"Aye…"
You run a tiny hoof over his belly and determine that shards of a bullet are trapped under his skin which you healed over without thinking of. He has lead poisoning and internal bleeding.
>>546604
You're alright now.
>>546603
You manage to get a few boards in place for when a menial comes by and hammers it together.
>>546605
"Aye."
She departs with the body.
"You're cutting off the circulation."
>>546606
"Aye…"
>>546611
"Tha attack? Eh, had worse. Tha wasn' half as bad as tha time tha fleet sent some mooks ta go rob a bank. Dohoho. Ya shoulda heard how they came back from tha mission!"
>>546613
"We're wrapping up here, should be good if Ciddir is alright."
>>546612
Well, they're out, mostly… with a bunch of blood.
>>546615
>>546616
He doesn't answer.
>>546617
He nods slightly. Manako cut him again and blood is gushing out.
"Tha attack? Eh, had worse. Tha wasn' half as bad as tha time tha fleet sent some mooks ta go rob a bank. Dohoho. Ya shoulda heard how they came back from tha mission!"
>>546613
"We're wrapping up here, should be good if Ciddir is alright."
>>546612
Well, they're out, mostly… with a bunch of blood.
>>546615
>>546616
He doesn't answer.
>>546617
He nods slightly. Manako cut him again and blood is gushing out.
>>546633
"They had a favorable wind and managed to hit us quite hard with their cannonfire while we missed. I agree however, we must train our crew to handle our cannons better. And perhaps think about employing grapeshots and chainshots. They disabled our sails, we should have done the same by destroying their masts before they even got to us.."
"They had a favorable wind and managed to hit us quite hard with their cannonfire while we missed. I agree however, we must train our crew to handle our cannons better. And perhaps think about employing grapeshots and chainshots. They disabled our sails, we should have done the same by destroying their masts before they even got to us.."
>>546642
>>546641
>>546639
You're not sure if it'll be good long term, but he seems a bit better now.
He needs rest.
>>546640
You didn't untie him? Nevermind, he's dead from a combination of wounds, shock, and loss of circulation.
>>546645
You shove a cannon back into place.
>>546647
You shove TWO cannons into place!
>>546641
>>546639
You're not sure if it'll be good long term, but he seems a bit better now.
He needs rest.
>>546640
You didn't untie him? Nevermind, he's dead from a combination of wounds, shock, and loss of circulation.
>>546645
You shove a cannon back into place.
>>546647
You shove TWO cannons into place!
>>546650
His hooves are on his chest unless you wrapped him around the pole, in which case he died from spinal trauma.
He's dead.
>>546651
That's all the heavy lifting.
>>546652
That takes care of that.
>>546653
Everyone is either healed or dead and awaiting revival.
>>546654
Face is… somewhere, probably. You don't see him.
>>546655
The floor has a hole in it.
>>546658
You look finished.
His hooves are on his chest unless you wrapped him around the pole, in which case he died from spinal trauma.
He's dead.
>>546651
That's all the heavy lifting.
>>546652
That takes care of that.
>>546653
Everyone is either healed or dead and awaiting revival.
>>546654
Face is… somewhere, probably. You don't see him.
>>546655
The floor has a hole in it.
>>546658
You look finished.
>>546661
"No matter, we still have some necromancers on the fleet to my knowledge."
>>546663
"Not at the moment. We are waiting for repairs to be completed."
>>546664
"Indeed. We will likely chase the other down eventually."
>>546666
"A little bit more detail would be appreciated."
>>546668
>>546669
"Ah, there we go. Was that so hard, Wark?"
"No matter, we still have some necromancers on the fleet to my knowledge."
>>546663
"Not at the moment. We are waiting for repairs to be completed."
>>546664
"Indeed. We will likely chase the other down eventually."
>>546666
"A little bit more detail would be appreciated."
>>546668
>>546669
"Ah, there we go. Was that so hard, Wark?"
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>>546692
Okay, this one seems pretty easy to fix…
It's just a matter of getting everything balanced if you want to keep the wood together.
>>546693
Nah, they're done.
Wark nudges you. "Yer not really upset, are ya?"
>>546694
Yes, he's returning to the ship.
>>546695
>>546697
Neither of you have Tinker, so the remaining repairs are outside of your skillset.
>>546696
"We need to hunt down that remaining ship."
Okay, this one seems pretty easy to fix…
It's just a matter of getting everything balanced if you want to keep the wood together.
>>546693
Nah, they're done.
Wark nudges you. "Yer not really upset, are ya?"
>>546694
Yes, he's returning to the ship.
>>546695
>>546697
Neither of you have Tinker, so the remaining repairs are outside of your skillset.
>>546696
"We need to hunt down that remaining ship."
>>546713
Nope! You've solved all their problems with breezie ingenuity.
Actually, you notice while looking around that the other Breezie, Who, is watching you, impressed.
>>546711
"Should I cover for you?"
Marsh arrives. "I'll take the helm. Thank you for covering."
"Swish! Double luck!"
>>546714
He's sleeping.
Nope! You've solved all their problems with breezie ingenuity.
Actually, you notice while looking around that the other Breezie, Who, is watching you, impressed.
>>546711
"Should I cover for you?"
Marsh arrives. "I'll take the helm. Thank you for covering."
"Swish! Double luck!"
>>546714
He's sleeping.
>>546718
"It's short for my real name (one word in Neighponese: Who-Hunts-The-Monsters-in-the-Woods), but as you know, there is no single word translation for this in Equestrian. You are certainly industrious!"
>>546717
"Half an hour maybe?"
>>546722
It's all set.
>>546720
"You fought bravely, it's just as well as long as we did not lose the ship."
"It's short for my real name (one word in Neighponese: Who-Hunts-The-Monsters-in-the-Woods), but as you know, there is no single word translation for this in Equestrian. You are certainly industrious!"
>>546717
"Half an hour maybe?"
>>546722
It's all set.
>>546720
"You fought bravely, it's just as well as long as we did not lose the ship."
>>546740
>>546739
>>546738
>>546737
>>546736
You continue sailing after the Sirocco is able. Up ahead you see a naval blockade of many small sloops.
>>546744
He glides over to a big rope and quickly flies around in a few loops with it. You're unclear as to where he's going with it until a menial walks over the contraption and flies up, suspended in the air by one leg.
"I make traps!"
"Damn trickster pixies!"
>>546739
>>546738
>>546737
>>546736
You continue sailing after the Sirocco is able. Up ahead you see a naval blockade of many small sloops.
>>546744
He glides over to a big rope and quickly flies around in a few loops with it. You're unclear as to where he's going with it until a menial walks over the contraption and flies up, suspended in the air by one leg.
"I make traps!"
"Damn trickster pixies!"
>>546752
"Let me down already!"
>>546752
"Where are you staying? I bet it isn't as good as the cabin I'm staying in~"
>>546750
>>546751
>>546753
>>546754
Takikaga flags. Each is a little threat, but so many can swarm even a great vessel in the same way that a great warrior can be overwhelmed by many weak enemies.
"Let me down already!"
>>546752
"Where are you staying? I bet it isn't as good as the cabin I'm staying in~"
>>546750
>>546751
>>546753
>>546754
Takikaga flags. Each is a little threat, but so many can swarm even a great vessel in the same way that a great warrior can be overwhelmed by many weak enemies.
>>546758
>>546759
>>546761
>>546765
"There are so many sloops, I think the best course of action is to punch through. If we can get them to line up in a chase of the Sirocco, the Darklantern can rip all of them apart very quickly. It would be dangerous for whichever warriors we put on the Sirocco, but our only way of dealing with all of them without getting swarmed."
>>546766
"Let me down you little monsters!"
"It's fun to tease big ponies, isn't it? So… do you have a workspace yet? It's so lonely being the only Breezie here… I could use the company in my huge cabin room."
>>546759
>>546761
>>546765
"There are so many sloops, I think the best course of action is to punch through. If we can get them to line up in a chase of the Sirocco, the Darklantern can rip all of them apart very quickly. It would be dangerous for whichever warriors we put on the Sirocco, but our only way of dealing with all of them without getting swarmed."
>>546766
"Let me down you little monsters!"
"It's fun to tease big ponies, isn't it? So… do you have a workspace yet? It's so lonely being the only Breezie here… I could use the company in my huge cabin room."
>>547005
I'll talk to her later. I'll need to have some kind of daily agenda and let people make appointments to talk to me at this rate!
Once we find a place to talk in privat-
>>547006
… What's she doing here?
Nevermind, I'll deal with that later. Find a room to talk in first. Maybe my old room if no one is there right now.
I'll talk to her later. I'll need to have some kind of daily agenda and let people make appointments to talk to me at this rate!
Once we find a place to talk in privat-
>>547006
… What's she doing here?
Nevermind, I'll deal with that later. Find a room to talk in first. Maybe my old room if no one is there right now.
>>547021
"Um, okay… if you think it's best!"
Who glides you over there.
In the room, there is a donkey playing with two fillies about Felix's age and two very young infants. They seem to be having a very good time and don't even notice the three of you.
>>547020
"More or less ship shape. Sure beats the last time I kicked it. I was fishing soil out of my spine for weeks."
"Um, okay… if you think it's best!"
Who glides you over there.
In the room, there is a donkey playing with two fillies about Felix's age and two very young infants. They seem to be having a very good time and don't even notice the three of you.
>>547020
"More or less ship shape. Sure beats the last time I kicked it. I was fishing soil out of my spine for weeks."
>>547025
"Ah… you merely panicked. It is natural to do so when you are not used to battle yet, your primal instinct kicks in and you are filled to the brim with adrenaline, which is quite hard to deal with if you are not experienced yet. I promise you, it will get better. Rosemary cried after her first battle, but I never blamed her for that either, nor would I do so today"
"Ah… you merely panicked. It is natural to do so when you are not used to battle yet, your primal instinct kicks in and you are filled to the brim with adrenaline, which is quite hard to deal with if you are not experienced yet. I promise you, it will get better. Rosemary cried after her first battle, but I never blamed her for that either, nor would I do so today"
>>547032
"When I was young and had left the house mere months before… I found myself in the company of a group of ponies with whom I traveled and worked with. We went from town to village, from city to outpost, carrying our belongings on our backs and sleeping under the stars. One night, while I was assigned as one of the watchponies for the camp, I was wandering a bit too close to a nearby set of bushes and not paying any particular attention. It was only at the last moment that I spotted somepony silently galloping toward me out of the corner of my eye. I swiftly turned around and immediately fired my weapon… but missed."
I chuckle.
"I suppose I was lucky enough to have spotted him before he reached me and silenced me."
"When I was young and had left the house mere months before… I found myself in the company of a group of ponies with whom I traveled and worked with. We went from town to village, from city to outpost, carrying our belongings on our backs and sleeping under the stars. One night, while I was assigned as one of the watchponies for the camp, I was wandering a bit too close to a nearby set of bushes and not paying any particular attention. It was only at the last moment that I spotted somepony silently galloping toward me out of the corner of my eye. I swiftly turned around and immediately fired my weapon… but missed."
I chuckle.
"I suppose I was lucky enough to have spotted him before he reached me and silenced me."
>>547034
I shake my head.
"Not at all, he leapt towards me with a drawn knife and attempted to stab me. He was not alone either, shots were being fired at our camp from the bushes. My friends grabbed their own weapons and took cover to return fire. Unfortunately, one of my own ponies misfired attempting to help me and I was shot in the leg. The pain caused me to lose my grip and the pony I was wrestling with stabbed me in the shoulder with ease. He then retreated and left me for dead while I was bleeding out. The battle went on for a few more minutes, but eventually our attackers relented and retreated. Several of our own had fallen and we managed to kill some of them as well. I had lost a lot of blood however… and with my heart that is not a desirable thing in the slightest. I blacked out soon after and only woke up again about a day later. I felt horrible, my body was weak and I could feel my heartbeat hammering away throughout my entire body."
I shake my head.
"Not at all, he leapt towards me with a drawn knife and attempted to stab me. He was not alone either, shots were being fired at our camp from the bushes. My friends grabbed their own weapons and took cover to return fire. Unfortunately, one of my own ponies misfired attempting to help me and I was shot in the leg. The pain caused me to lose my grip and the pony I was wrestling with stabbed me in the shoulder with ease. He then retreated and left me for dead while I was bleeding out. The battle went on for a few more minutes, but eventually our attackers relented and retreated. Several of our own had fallen and we managed to kill some of them as well. I had lost a lot of blood however… and with my heart that is not a desirable thing in the slightest. I blacked out soon after and only woke up again about a day later. I felt horrible, my body was weak and I could feel my heartbeat hammering away throughout my entire body."
>>547036
I chuckle.
"More than once. I only wished to go back home and spend the rest of my life in bed at that moment. Not what I would call my finest hour, but I did get through it. I missed my family dearly, but I had friends and ponies I could count on which gave me strength. I had fully recovered a few days later and was able to walk and fly again with ease. We had… lost some good ponies however, and our group split up a few weeks after that. The next few battles I had I was always on edge… but by training both my skills and mind, I eventually grew confident enough to cast that doubt and fear away."
I chuckle.
"More than once. I only wished to go back home and spend the rest of my life in bed at that moment. Not what I would call my finest hour, but I did get through it. I missed my family dearly, but I had friends and ponies I could count on which gave me strength. I had fully recovered a few days later and was able to walk and fly again with ease. We had… lost some good ponies however, and our group split up a few weeks after that. The next few battles I had I was always on edge… but by training both my skills and mind, I eventually grew confident enough to cast that doubt and fear away."
>>547049
"Eh? You thought he wouldn't? Hope you didn't bet money on that."
>>547050
They look like they're having >fun
It reminds you of that one time you had fun. Was it awful?
>>547051
"Mother Nature is perhaps the most enigmatic of the pantheon. We have one or two of her followers on the fleet. You might not guess it, but Face is one of 'em."
"Eh? You thought he wouldn't? Hope you didn't bet money on that."
>>547050
They look like they're having >fun
It reminds you of that one time you had fun. Was it awful?
>>547051
"Mother Nature is perhaps the most enigmatic of the pantheon. We have one or two of her followers on the fleet. You might not guess it, but Face is one of 'em."
>>547053
"He worships in his own way. The lack of guidance leaves Nature followers to their own devices."
>>547054
It looks like it was more good than awful, assuming you were rolling for amount of awfulness.
>>547055
"Well, I don't think the eagle expected him to jump on its back."
He comments without taking his eyes off the bucking bird.
"He worships in his own way. The lack of guidance leaves Nature followers to their own devices."
>>547054
It looks like it was more good than awful, assuming you were rolling for amount of awfulness.
>>547055
"Well, I don't think the eagle expected him to jump on its back."
He comments without taking his eyes off the bucking bird.
>>547061
"Nothing, daddy's being silly."
She giggles. The Donkey is now letting the two little ones gnaw on his long ears.
There's a red earth pony on his head, still, barking orders at them.
>>547062
"Perhaps you'll speak to Face, then. Or Ciddir, the deer."
>>547063
"I don't suppose it can go on for MUCH longer. They've already been at it for fifteen minutes."
"Nothing, daddy's being silly."
She giggles. The Donkey is now letting the two little ones gnaw on his long ears.
There's a red earth pony on his head, still, barking orders at them.
>>547062
"Perhaps you'll speak to Face, then. Or Ciddir, the deer."
>>547063
"I don't suppose it can go on for MUCH longer. They've already been at it for fifteen minutes."
>>547174
I think for a second.
"….she had it very hard, I never realized that as a filly. She had to raise me all by herself while keeping the potion shop up and running. We never really had much money and some of the townsfolk looked down on her for having a daughter while being unmarried. And despite all that, she was always strong, she always knew what to do. She used to say that she had me and that was enough…."
I rub my eyes.
"You know, we had like this special tradition on hearts warming eve."
I think for a second.
"….she had it very hard, I never realized that as a filly. She had to raise me all by herself while keeping the potion shop up and running. We never really had much money and some of the townsfolk looked down on her for having a daughter while being unmarried. And despite all that, she was always strong, she always knew what to do. She used to say that she had me and that was enough…."
I rub my eyes.
"You know, we had like this special tradition on hearts warming eve."
>>547193
I smile as I think back.
"It's a bit silly. As I said, we never had a lot of money. But she saved a bit throughout the year so we could get a good dinner on Heart Warmings Eve and even a tree! I was always so happy when I saw the tree sparkling with lights. But one year we didn't have enough money for a tree. So the day before Eve, I snuck outside before dawn and started making a snowpony of me and her and one snowtree. The tree was so big, I couldn't get to the top to finish it, but when she came outside she lifted me up so I could get to the top. Then she poured a sparkly potion on it, that made it glow just like a Heart Warmings Eve tree, and we spent the Eve with each other near the fire looking at the sparkling tree near the window. And since then every year we made one."
I smile as I think back.
"It's a bit silly. As I said, we never had a lot of money. But she saved a bit throughout the year so we could get a good dinner on Heart Warmings Eve and even a tree! I was always so happy when I saw the tree sparkling with lights. But one year we didn't have enough money for a tree. So the day before Eve, I snuck outside before dawn and started making a snowpony of me and her and one snowtree. The tree was so big, I couldn't get to the top to finish it, but when she came outside she lifted me up so I could get to the top. Then she poured a sparkly potion on it, that made it glow just like a Heart Warmings Eve tree, and we spent the Eve with each other near the fire looking at the sparkling tree near the window. And since then every year we made one."