>>573339
A treasure hauler. An expert in salvage. He's on deck standing on top of a crate, giving directions to a couple of diamond dog menials.
He's an odd sort. He's a dwarf – by some freak of nature, stunted in growth to be no bigger than a colt, though you can tell by his features he's certainly not that age. He's also adorned by all manner of luck charms, trinkets, and belts. Really, so many belts: most of them propping up other belts or holding maps, keys, bottles, or the aforementioned charms and trinkets.
>>573341
"Come on in."
The elderly pony is hard at work at the forge. There's a very interestingly colored diamond dog female here, though she seems a little short.
>>573340
You were busy.
"I'm sure you did. What a convenient place to land."
(You claimed to trip)
A treasure hauler. An expert in salvage. He's on deck standing on top of a crate, giving directions to a couple of diamond dog menials.
He's an odd sort. He's a dwarf – by some freak of nature, stunted in growth to be no bigger than a colt, though you can tell by his features he's certainly not that age. He's also adorned by all manner of luck charms, trinkets, and belts. Really, so many belts: most of them propping up other belts or holding maps, keys, bottles, or the aforementioned charms and trinkets.
>>573341
"Come on in."
The elderly pony is hard at work at the forge. There's a very interestingly colored diamond dog female here, though she seems a little short.
>>573340
You were busy.
"I'm sure you did. What a convenient place to land."
(You claimed to trip)
>>573344
"Hoy there, me heartie. Batten down the hatch and a bottle of rum. Yarr. You lot certainly don't talk much like pirates, do you?"
>>573343
She teasingly runs a hoof through your mane.
"No, I'd imagine you don't. You never really said why you keep coming back, you know?"
There's a hint of amusement in her voice.
>>573345
"Ah, Chip. I'm glad to see you, too. To be honest, this whole death thing has wreaked havoc on the finances. I'm training a successor to run the books and mint if I die again. Meet Vasilisa."
The short diamond dog gives you a smile. "Enchanted, darling."
"She's half-Shiban. We picked her up in Neighpon."
>>573347
She had confirmed that yes, she does enjoy sewing.
"Hoy there, me heartie. Batten down the hatch and a bottle of rum. Yarr. You lot certainly don't talk much like pirates, do you?"
>>573343
She teasingly runs a hoof through your mane.
"No, I'd imagine you don't. You never really said why you keep coming back, you know?"
There's a hint of amusement in her voice.
>>573345
"Ah, Chip. I'm glad to see you, too. To be honest, this whole death thing has wreaked havoc on the finances. I'm training a successor to run the books and mint if I die again. Meet Vasilisa."
The short diamond dog gives you a smile. "Enchanted, darling."
"She's half-Shiban. We picked her up in Neighpon."
>>573347
She had confirmed that yes, she does enjoy sewing.
>>573348
"Glad to make acquaintance with the chosen successor of Ms. Topaz, whoever she trusted I also trust. " I then bow and grin.
"Name's Chip, first mate of the seaworthy. I am glad to meet you Vasilisa."
I then turn to Topaz.
"I cant say much about finance's or minting since I am no skilled hand at that. What I can say is that I am glad that you are here Ms. Topaz. Welcome back dear friend." I wrap an arm around her(if able).
"Glad to make acquaintance with the chosen successor of Ms. Topaz, whoever she trusted I also trust. " I then bow and grin.
"Name's Chip, first mate of the seaworthy. I am glad to meet you Vasilisa."
I then turn to Topaz.
"I cant say much about finance's or minting since I am no skilled hand at that. What I can say is that I am glad that you are here Ms. Topaz. Welcome back dear friend." I wrap an arm around her(if able).
>>573352
"Avast! I knew that ye scurvy dog. Ye think I haven't learned the leadership in the last few months? Also I'm out of pirate-y phrases. How can I be of service to ye, Light Heart first officer on the Sirocco under Captain Marsh?"
He really plays up the emphasis on the 'ye'.
>>573353
She lets you touch it. Her face is surprisingly soft… no makeup, which is interesting. She's relatively plain looking, but it's all natural: no major blemishes, fair facial structure. She could look pretty beautiful if she made the effort. There's something comfortably casual about the way she carries herself… like she's not doing anything special for you and doesn't expect you to treat her special in return. Like a warm blanket. Easy to just relax.
"My, my. The menials will talk, won't they?"
>>573355
She accepts your embrace and gives you a half-hug with one hoof in return. "Good. Well, Vasilisa, we're done for today, you're free to go."
"So I see! Well, have fun." She leaves.
"Well then. Wine? You certainly missed me."
>>573356
"You know, I've heard about you. From the way ponies talk, I'm surprised you care about what you wear. Still, I could whip something up."
"Avast! I knew that ye scurvy dog. Ye think I haven't learned the leadership in the last few months? Also I'm out of pirate-y phrases. How can I be of service to ye, Light Heart first officer on the Sirocco under Captain Marsh?"
He really plays up the emphasis on the 'ye'.
>>573353
She lets you touch it. Her face is surprisingly soft… no makeup, which is interesting. She's relatively plain looking, but it's all natural: no major blemishes, fair facial structure. She could look pretty beautiful if she made the effort. There's something comfortably casual about the way she carries herself… like she's not doing anything special for you and doesn't expect you to treat her special in return. Like a warm blanket. Easy to just relax.
"My, my. The menials will talk, won't they?"
>>573355
She accepts your embrace and gives you a half-hug with one hoof in return. "Good. Well, Vasilisa, we're done for today, you're free to go."
"So I see! Well, have fun." She leaves.
"Well then. Wine? You certainly missed me."
>>573356
"You know, I've heard about you. From the way ponies talk, I'm surprised you care about what you wear. Still, I could whip something up."
>>573358
"Oh you have no idea Mada'm, I sometimes wander in these forge's and stay here just to reminisce about the past. You are a good teacher and companion and though we rarely talk with each other because of our work demands concentration, without you I wont be more skillfull in dealing and identifying metals and ore's from each other." I chuckle.
"Hey you know, your teaching does work, pigsilver does work in negating metals that can conduct magical powers. I kind of stopped the flow of magical energies from a castle recently." I grin enthusiastically as I pour wine for both of us and offer her some.
"Oh you have no idea Mada'm, I sometimes wander in these forge's and stay here just to reminisce about the past. You are a good teacher and companion and though we rarely talk with each other because of our work demands concentration, without you I wont be more skillfull in dealing and identifying metals and ore's from each other." I chuckle.
"Hey you know, your teaching does work, pigsilver does work in negating metals that can conduct magical powers. I kind of stopped the flow of magical energies from a castle recently." I grin enthusiastically as I pour wine for both of us and offer her some.
>>573359
"Oh believe me, I know when ponies are watching. I doubt you care, though."
>>573360
"What? This? Garbage, all of it. Still, what are you going to do? You wear anything of real value and it's bound to get stolen. These are all decoys."
>>573361
"I've heard 'reckless', 'lascivious', and 'insatiable' tossed around."
She gives you an amused smile.
>>573362
"Well done. You can do that with any highly corrupt metal. Those outside of the craft so often think that corrupt metal isn't useful, but anything can be useful with the proper leverage."
"Oh believe me, I know when ponies are watching. I doubt you care, though."
>>573360
"What? This? Garbage, all of it. Still, what are you going to do? You wear anything of real value and it's bound to get stolen. These are all decoys."
>>573361
"I've heard 'reckless', 'lascivious', and 'insatiable' tossed around."
She gives you an amused smile.
>>573362
"Well done. You can do that with any highly corrupt metal. Those outside of the craft so often think that corrupt metal isn't useful, but anything can be useful with the proper leverage."
>>573363
"It is quite magical… pff forgive me for that lazy pun." I nod shyly as I drank some wine and then look at her enthusiastically again as I wipe my mouth with my hand as began making gestures..
"You know, in that neighpon castle? Those neighpons are able to cover a whole castle, I mean a whole castle with a magical forcefield! Able to repel flyers and even cannons if I am correct! They use this big metal statue's as conductor of magic and are able to resist our ships from firing at it because of that!" I then drink wine again then wipe my mouth again.
"So I was thinking if we are able to use this kind of magic to our ships, we would be invisible!"
"It is quite magical… pff forgive me for that lazy pun." I nod shyly as I drank some wine and then look at her enthusiastically again as I wipe my mouth with my hand as began making gestures..
"You know, in that neighpon castle? Those neighpons are able to cover a whole castle, I mean a whole castle with a magical forcefield! Able to repel flyers and even cannons if I am correct! They use this big metal statue's as conductor of magic and are able to resist our ships from firing at it because of that!" I then drink wine again then wipe my mouth again.
"So I was thinking if we are able to use this kind of magic to our ships, we would be invisible!"
>>573367
She draws on her own glass.
"You mean invincible?"
>>573368
"Oh, a girl like myself doesn't care to draw too much undo attention."
She starts playing with your mane.
>>573369
"Well then, mission accomplished. But if you ask me, a good mission is one that ends with, as you pirates say, fine booty."
She draws on her own glass.
"You mean invincible?"
>>573368
"Oh, a girl like myself doesn't care to draw too much undo attention."
She starts playing with your mane.
>>573369
"Well then, mission accomplished. But if you ask me, a good mission is one that ends with, as you pirates say, fine booty."
>>573370
I chuckle as I scratched my head.
"Ah yes invincible…. though invisible do sound mighty nice too considering this magic conducting metals can conduct spells. I am quite amazed by the power of it, if the ships are installed with that kind of device's then we can have mage's just power it and bam, the fleet can charge closer to ships or even board them with the ships taking little to no damge if such magics are utilized here!" I said excitedly as I drank wine again,.
"So what do you think?" I grin as I wag my tail.
I chuckle as I scratched my head.
"Ah yes invincible…. though invisible do sound mighty nice too considering this magic conducting metals can conduct spells. I am quite amazed by the power of it, if the ships are installed with that kind of device's then we can have mage's just power it and bam, the fleet can charge closer to ships or even board them with the ships taking little to no damge if such magics are utilized here!" I said excitedly as I drank wine again,.
"So what do you think?" I grin as I wag my tail.
>>573382
I blush a bit and look frustrated "yea. I totally knew the whole time baka yagi. Only you would do something so dumb as to pretend to be a girl.." then my eyes light up and I buzz around your head "but then that means! You finally did your spy thing?! Did you find out about tree-sempai?!"
I blush a bit and look frustrated "yea. I totally knew the whole time baka yagi. Only you would do something so dumb as to pretend to be a girl.." then my eyes light up and I buzz around your head "but then that means! You finally did your spy thing?! Did you find out about tree-sempai?!"
>>573389
"I don't know. He dropped it as soon as he mentioned it. Remembering probably still hurts."
Sigh and look around, biting my lip before hanging my head.
"I don't want to tell you this, but: You might want to leave this alone. I can't change what the heart wants, so I can't tell you what would be best for you…
But I can't help but feel that going after Flowing Tree is setting yourself up for heartbreak.
If you want to keep trying, then… I'll do everything I can to help. Just… be careful, okay? You're my friend, Manako. I don't want to see you get hurt."
"I don't know. He dropped it as soon as he mentioned it. Remembering probably still hurts."
Sigh and look around, biting my lip before hanging my head.
"I don't want to tell you this, but: You might want to leave this alone. I can't change what the heart wants, so I can't tell you what would be best for you…
But I can't help but feel that going after Flowing Tree is setting yourself up for heartbreak.
If you want to keep trying, then… I'll do everything I can to help. Just… be careful, okay? You're my friend, Manako. I don't want to see you get hurt."
>>573397
"Well… kinda… he said he'd be happy even if I decided not to, but… I felt like it was… something I had to do, or else I'd feel like I'd taken advantage of him.
But… I think I see where you're going with this. You're saying you're… willing to change yourself to make him happy, right?"
"Well… kinda… he said he'd be happy even if I decided not to, but… I felt like it was… something I had to do, or else I'd feel like I'd taken advantage of him.
But… I think I see where you're going with this. You're saying you're… willing to change yourself to make him happy, right?"
>>573423
"She came in and told me that… well, she told me that she was pregnant.
At first it was all okay; I offered to have Ciddir make a crib for her, said that if the father skipped out, I'd be willing to help…
Then when she started getting dodgy whenever I tried to figure out what would be a bad time to send Ciddir to get started, I…
I asked if she was considering abortion, and… she said she hadn't made any decisions yet."
"She came in and told me that… well, she told me that she was pregnant.
At first it was all okay; I offered to have Ciddir make a crib for her, said that if the father skipped out, I'd be willing to help…
Then when she started getting dodgy whenever I tried to figure out what would be a bad time to send Ciddir to get started, I…
I asked if she was considering abortion, and… she said she hadn't made any decisions yet."
>>573425
"Manako… Everyone has parents. Even if your parents die, you get appointed a caretaker who's responsible for you until you came of age.
I grew up on the street, Manako. Every time I saw a happy family walk by, I was reminded that… that I was so unwanted, that whoever was supposed to take care of me… that I wasn't even worth the trouble of… of being put in an orphanage…"
Clench my eyes shut as I try not to cry at the memories. '1d10'
"B-but even then… even being that unwanted… they at least had the decency to not slit my throat before throwing me out. If a child is so unwanted, it gets aborted… that could have been me, Manako. The idea that someone could have kept me from having even the crappy chance at life that I had, before I could be old enoug to do anything about it…"
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Manako… Everyone has parents. Even if your parents die, you get appointed a caretaker who's responsible for you until you came of age.
I grew up on the street, Manako. Every time I saw a happy family walk by, I was reminded that… that I was so unwanted, that whoever was supposed to take care of me… that I wasn't even worth the trouble of… of being put in an orphanage…"
Clench my eyes shut as I try not to cry at the memories. '1d10'
"B-but even then… even being that unwanted… they at least had the decency to not slit my throat before throwing me out. If a child is so unwanted, it gets aborted… that could have been me, Manako. The idea that someone could have kept me from having even the crappy chance at life that I had, before I could be old enoug to do anything about it…"
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>573429
"THAT DOESN'T MAKE IT RIGHT!"
Whirl on her with tear-stained eyes.
"Don't you get it? I was on the streets, not because my family was in horrible conditions, but because THEY DIDN'T WANT ME! Do you have any idea what that feels like?! To grow up with nobody to take care of you, nobody to go to when you have to cry, nobody to teach you how to live a good life…
But damnit, it was still a life! I made the most of what I had, and now I actually have more than I've ever had before! If I deserved a chance, so does that kid!"
"THAT DOESN'T MAKE IT RIGHT!"
Whirl on her with tear-stained eyes.
"Don't you get it? I was on the streets, not because my family was in horrible conditions, but because THEY DIDN'T WANT ME! Do you have any idea what that feels like?! To grow up with nobody to take care of you, nobody to go to when you have to cry, nobody to teach you how to live a good life…
But damnit, it was still a life! I made the most of what I had, and now I actually have more than I've ever had before! If I deserved a chance, so does that kid!"
>>573543
"The President of Frankfurterfort, Strom."
>>573539
"No."
>>573541
Construction has been completed. You have a new assistant there.
>>573544
"We can continue later, my dear."
"Very well, darling."
Bat Pone takes off. The diamond dog turns to acknowledge you. "Yes?"
>>573546
"Oh! Hey sis, look – you made so much money! I put it in a box."
She holds up a box overflowing with coins.
"They're gonna have to melt it down into doubloon soon, though."
"The President of Frankfurterfort, Strom."
>>573539
"No."
>>573541
Construction has been completed. You have a new assistant there.
>>573544
"We can continue later, my dear."
"Very well, darling."
Bat Pone takes off. The diamond dog turns to acknowledge you. "Yes?"
>>573546
"Oh! Hey sis, look – you made so much money! I put it in a box."
She holds up a box overflowing with coins.
"They're gonna have to melt it down into doubloon soon, though."
>>573563
Songs are smaller than bits and thin like flakes. Of course, it's all bigger than Breezie currency.
"They're pretty small compared to what we had in Equestria, actually. You could probably swim in this!"
>>573567
How now brown cow.
Seriously, though, she's a brown cow. She flits her ears in surprise as you enter.
"Hello?"
>>573568
"I'm Vasilisa, enchanted."
>>573569
Iunno.
Songs are smaller than bits and thin like flakes. Of course, it's all bigger than Breezie currency.
"They're pretty small compared to what we had in Equestria, actually. You could probably swim in this!"
>>573567
How now brown cow.
Seriously, though, she's a brown cow. She flits her ears in surprise as you enter.
"Hello?"
>>573568
"I'm Vasilisa, enchanted."
>>573569
Iunno.
>>573592
"Doubtless. Say, I understand we're headed north and to a place of culture. I'm starting a trend."
She flits her scarf about. "Scarves. It will be in all over the fleet soon. If you want to stay in fashion I suggest you pick one up!"
>>573593
"Iunno… for the longest time all I wanted was to show you what home looks like… oh! We should buy some new dolls and you can model the dresses!"
>>573594
She doesn't acknowledge such battery!
"A bovine."
"Doubtless. Say, I understand we're headed north and to a place of culture. I'm starting a trend."
She flits her scarf about. "Scarves. It will be in all over the fleet soon. If you want to stay in fashion I suggest you pick one up!"
>>573593
"Iunno… for the longest time all I wanted was to show you what home looks like… oh! We should buy some new dolls and you can model the dresses!"
>>573594
She doesn't acknowledge such battery!
"A bovine."
>>573618
"You'd best check it before I wreck it, pony! If you gonna be some racist motherfucker you can just get oughta my grill now."
>>573612
"A means of conveyance. Teleportation. Used to be used for boarding, back in the day."
>>573622
"I'm not really sure where he goes during the day… I only ever see him in the evenings."
"You'd best check it before I wreck it, pony! If you gonna be some racist motherfucker you can just get oughta my grill now."
>>573612
"A means of conveyance. Teleportation. Used to be used for boarding, back in the day."
>>573622
"I'm not really sure where he goes during the day… I only ever see him in the evenings."
>>573632
"…and what are you sorry about?"
>>573633
Watch as Fly leaves.
>>573636
Trot up to her and puff my chest.
"And I've taken down bigger than you."
Look her over.
"If you're as capable as you say you are, I'm in the wrong and I'll be the first to apologize. But I am in charge of this lab, that has to be clear."
"…and what are you sorry about?"
>>573633
Watch as Fly leaves.
>>573636
Trot up to her and puff my chest.
"And I've taken down bigger than you."
Look her over.
"If you're as capable as you say you are, I'm in the wrong and I'll be the first to apologize. But I am in charge of this lab, that has to be clear."
>>573651
"Hello? Sir? I was wondering if I could ask you about something?"
>>573654
"…I spoke hastily, and… made you think I was trying to take your kids when that was the last thing I wanted to do. And then, when you left… I didn't mean what I said then either. I just… I was trying to help, and I screwed it up. Again."
"Hello? Sir? I was wondering if I could ask you about something?"
>>573654
"…I spoke hastily, and… made you think I was trying to take your kids when that was the last thing I wanted to do. And then, when you left… I didn't mean what I said then either. I just… I was trying to help, and I screwed it up. Again."
>>573652
"Yes, I will simply have to lay down. My regards, Miss Heart."
>>573653
You fly up and knock loose a hammer that almost smashes you!
"Sis! Are you okay? There's a smaller part of the workshop over here for a breezie-sized smither!"
>>573654
"Fine, honey, as long as you realize you don't own me. I seen your type before. You probably Equestrian. Every Equestrian thinks bovines are slaves. But we will rise."
>>573656
He's working on some accounting books. "Yes?"
>>573658
"I don't think it's broken. It needs a sort of enchanter to look at it."
"Yes, I will simply have to lay down. My regards, Miss Heart."
>>573653
You fly up and knock loose a hammer that almost smashes you!
"Sis! Are you okay? There's a smaller part of the workshop over here for a breezie-sized smither!"
>>573654
"Fine, honey, as long as you realize you don't own me. I seen your type before. You probably Equestrian. Every Equestrian thinks bovines are slaves. But we will rise."
>>573656
He's working on some accounting books. "Yes?"
>>573658
"I don't think it's broken. It needs a sort of enchanter to look at it."
>>573662
"Have you ever heard of a Golden Apple before?
I know it sounds strange, but… I've had one in my possession for a while now, and… I'm trying to figure out what it is."
>>573664
"…I let my fear… my emotions regarding my own past… I let them cloud the fact that you would never do such a thing. You wouldn't be capable of it."
Put my wrists on the table.
"Show me."
"Have you ever heard of a Golden Apple before?
I know it sounds strange, but… I've had one in my possession for a while now, and… I'm trying to figure out what it is."
>>573664
"…I let my fear… my emotions regarding my own past… I let them cloud the fact that you would never do such a thing. You wouldn't be capable of it."
Put my wrists on the table.
"Show me."
>>573678
She's probably upstairs in her room.
>>573680
She moves your box and sets you down over by a smaller set of tools and comfortable benches made to breezie specifications.
>>573682
"That's propaganda. You've been brainwashed by the system. If they were happy – why would they need chains?"
>>573683
She grins wider. "Not even a little."
With that she amusedly drags you along by the talon.
She's probably upstairs in her room.
>>573680
She moves your box and sets you down over by a smaller set of tools and comfortable benches made to breezie specifications.
>>573682
"That's propaganda. You've been brainwashed by the system. If they were happy – why would they need chains?"
>>573683
She grins wider. "Not even a little."
With that she amusedly drags you along by the talon.
>>573695
She tosses her mane in the afternoon glow.
"Protection from sunlight is one of the first things a young vampire should find, don't you think? Whether as primitive as a cave or as elegant as a spell, it's something you need to survive. You haven't embraced the gift, yet, though."
>>573696
"Why so serious gloomy Gabby!"
>>573698
"Perhaps. I suppose we'll see eventually one way or the other."
>>573677
"A golden apple? Sounds like a curiosity for the mantle."
She tosses her mane in the afternoon glow.
"Protection from sunlight is one of the first things a young vampire should find, don't you think? Whether as primitive as a cave or as elegant as a spell, it's something you need to survive. You haven't embraced the gift, yet, though."
>>573696
"Why so serious gloomy Gabby!"
>>573698
"Perhaps. I suppose we'll see eventually one way or the other."
>>573677
"A golden apple? Sounds like a curiosity for the mantle."
>>573708
I shrug.
"Thanks for the offer, though. Oh, he did?"
I grin and give her a hug.
"That was really nice of him! I'm not fixed yet, but mister Abilo says he can help me if I let him make me a little older. I'm going to let him do that soon, I think. Oh! I'm also learning how to put corpses together!"
I shrug.
"Thanks for the offer, though. Oh, he did?"
I grin and give her a hug.
"That was really nice of him! I'm not fixed yet, but mister Abilo says he can help me if I let him make me a little older. I'm going to let him do that soon, I think. Oh! I'm also learning how to put corpses together!"
>>573700
"Selena… if I hurt you that bad, even if I didn't mean to… I… I don't know what to do. I don't want you to hate me, but… I don't know how to fix this. I can say "I'm sorry" all I want, but I can't take back saying those things, no matter how much I want to."
Clunk my head on the table and just lay there.
"…If you still hate me and want me gone, I understand. I'm just a stupid goat you'd probably be better off without."
>>573701
"Thing is, Ciddir says it's still alive."
"Selena… if I hurt you that bad, even if I didn't mean to… I… I don't know what to do. I don't want you to hate me, but… I don't know how to fix this. I can say "I'm sorry" all I want, but I can't take back saying those things, no matter how much I want to."
Clunk my head on the table and just lay there.
"…If you still hate me and want me gone, I understand. I'm just a stupid goat you'd probably be better off without."
>>573701
"Thing is, Ciddir says it's still alive."
>>573703
"Miss Aloe. And you can call me Selena. You oversaw the construction of the lab too, I take it?"
>>573713
I sigh.
"Hircus, I'm willing to let the past rest in the past. But you need to understand, I make my own decisions, you're more than welcome to give your opinion on them, but in the end I have the final say on my affairs. If you honor that, I will let this whole thing rest."
"Miss Aloe. And you can call me Selena. You oversaw the construction of the lab too, I take it?"
>>573713
I sigh.
"Hircus, I'm willing to let the past rest in the past. But you need to understand, I make my own decisions, you're more than welcome to give your opinion on them, but in the end I have the final say on my affairs. If you honor that, I will let this whole thing rest."
>>573718
"Of course. You think an old pony like me has any other home?"
>>573719
She giggles. "Probably. I make little effort to hide it. But the easiest place for an outcast to hide is among outcasts is it not?"
>>573720
"That's correct. From the alembics to the zero contamination."
>>573721
"Two ponies isn't much of a party!"
"Of course. You think an old pony like me has any other home?"
>>573719
She giggles. "Probably. I make little effort to hide it. But the easiest place for an outcast to hide is among outcasts is it not?"
>>573720
"That's correct. From the alembics to the zero contamination."
>>573721
"Two ponies isn't much of a party!"
>>573720
"I couldn't stop you from making your own decisions if I tried; I wouldn't think I could control what you do for any reason.
But I will never, ever, agree with abortion. It's wrong, and it's… it's personally terrifying for me, since it could have easily happened to me.
…and that's my opinion. It won't change whatever you finally decide, but… now you know where I stand on the issue, at least."
Extend a hoof cautiously.
"So… forgive me for being a baka yagi?"
>>573717
"Alright… well, if you find anything, could you let me know? I'd really appreciate it."
"I couldn't stop you from making your own decisions if I tried; I wouldn't think I could control what you do for any reason.
But I will never, ever, agree with abortion. It's wrong, and it's… it's personally terrifying for me, since it could have easily happened to me.
…and that's my opinion. It won't change whatever you finally decide, but… now you know where I stand on the issue, at least."
Extend a hoof cautiously.
"So… forgive me for being a baka yagi?"
>>573717
"Alright… well, if you find anything, could you let me know? I'd really appreciate it."
>>573723
"Good! Let's have a party!"
>>573724
"That's okay, I've already secured a few taps, my dear."
She trails off after you.
The mansion isn't ruined in the places that are not boarded up. Your room is on the second floor. Crux is there, stacking rocks.
"Curses…"
>>573725
Nothing has been started yet. There are some ingredients: a pump directly to water-level, and a furnace next to it that is rigged up to pump heat to various beakers for desalination and other things. There are large mortars and pestles of every size – the tubes twist all about all around the room.
There is a very small flowerbox in the window with a few common ingredients.
>>573726
"I'll let you know, but I doubt I'll run into anything."
"Good! Let's have a party!"
>>573724
"That's okay, I've already secured a few taps, my dear."
She trails off after you.
The mansion isn't ruined in the places that are not boarded up. Your room is on the second floor. Crux is there, stacking rocks.
"Curses…"
>>573725
Nothing has been started yet. There are some ingredients: a pump directly to water-level, and a furnace next to it that is rigged up to pump heat to various beakers for desalination and other things. There are large mortars and pestles of every size – the tubes twist all about all around the room.
There is a very small flowerbox in the window with a few common ingredients.
>>573726
"I'll let you know, but I doubt I'll run into anything."
>>573737
"Vasilisa, a gilder."
>>573738
"Thank you."
>>573739
She teases and tugs on a your wing.
"Maybe I'll make a thrall out of you! Who knows?"
"Curses! CURSE!"
>>573740
"The Mother is connected to all living things. It is why we work with the living and not with the dead. But she is also in the dead. She did place the dirt and the ores."
"Vasilisa, a gilder."
>>573738
"Thank you."
>>573739
She teases and tugs on a your wing.
"Maybe I'll make a thrall out of you! Who knows?"
"Curses! CURSE!"
>>573740
"The Mother is connected to all living things. It is why we work with the living and not with the dead. But she is also in the dead. She did place the dirt and the ores."
>>573752
"It's a sort of goldsmith. One who works on making things look pretty with gold. In any case, she has a competence for gold purification, which is what I needed."
>>573753
"No, no. I think I'm too old for such games. Besides, I'd lose my girlish figure if I gained muscle weight."
>>573754
His poker face never wavers. "Yes."
"It's a sort of goldsmith. One who works on making things look pretty with gold. In any case, she has a competence for gold purification, which is what I needed."
>>573753
"No, no. I think I'm too old for such games. Besides, I'd lose my girlish figure if I gained muscle weight."
>>573754
His poker face never wavers. "Yes."
>>573755
"Ah, a goldsmith, well that is quite a relief." I wipe the sweat forming from my head.
"Come to think about it, we do have lots of booties here but no one to furnish it so its quality is sub-par. I can already imagine how much our stuff will be worth now that you two are here." I grin.
"Ah, a goldsmith, well that is quite a relief." I wipe the sweat forming from my head.
"Come to think about it, we do have lots of booties here but no one to furnish it so its quality is sub-par. I can already imagine how much our stuff will be worth now that you two are here." I grin.
>>573765
"I meant in means of control. That is such a primitive control method. It's so obvious!"
>>573764
"I will make time for you."
He climbs up and mounts you, easing his now-unsheathing member into you. He now performs it with casual and practiced ease: it seems so natural that no one would have imagined only three months ago you had always been male. He gently nips at your ear and rubs your teats.
"I meant in means of control. That is such a primitive control method. It's so obvious!"
>>573764
"I will make time for you."
He climbs up and mounts you, easing his now-unsheathing member into you. He now performs it with casual and practiced ease: it seems so natural that no one would have imagined only three months ago you had always been male. He gently nips at your ear and rubs your teats.
>>574187
I shake my head as I fully open the door way.
"… No… no you dont Ms. Selena. I mean come in." I then stand aside to let you enter before closing the door while chuckling.
"…. Well this is a surprise, no one visits me in my room unless I'd invite them to come. So what brings you here?" I smile.
I shake my head as I fully open the door way.
"… No… no you dont Ms. Selena. I mean come in." I then stand aside to let you enter before closing the door while chuckling.
"…. Well this is a surprise, no one visits me in my room unless I'd invite them to come. So what brings you here?" I smile.
>>574194
I then sit down.
"The same story here, only one I've meet is a goldsmith named Vasilisa, a good recruit mind you since we can improve the price of any booty we won with her around… but yeah so far I had yet to talk with her about business." I scratch my chin.
I look around and grab some left over wine.
"Want a drink?"
I then sit down.
"The same story here, only one I've meet is a goldsmith named Vasilisa, a good recruit mind you since we can improve the price of any booty we won with her around… but yeah so far I had yet to talk with her about business." I scratch my chin.
I look around and grab some left over wine.
"Want a drink?"
>>574197
"Well clean water is hard to come by in the sea's so I store some just in case."
Go grab a secure and sealed jug in a closet before pouring it in and give it to you.
"Here ya go lass, fresh as spring rain." I nod before storing it away again and sit.
"So have you talked to Light Heart about us going to go get some sharp suits and dresses?"
"Well clean water is hard to come by in the sea's so I store some just in case."
Go grab a secure and sealed jug in a closet before pouring it in and give it to you.
"Here ya go lass, fresh as spring rain." I nod before storing it away again and sit.
"So have you talked to Light Heart about us going to go get some sharp suits and dresses?"
>>574220
I pace again quickly before stopping to look at you, anger is clear on my face.
"If this is one of the menials who forced you…. " I grit my teeth for a moment before I stop and just slump on the chair holding my head.
"…. is there anything I can do to help you….. " I said in a weak voice.
I pace again quickly before stopping to look at you, anger is clear on my face.
"If this is one of the menials who forced you…. " I grit my teeth for a moment before I stop and just slump on the chair holding my head.
"…. is there anything I can do to help you….. " I said in a weak voice.
>>574246
Yes indeed. They're still down at the pub. Lacy is helping an older pony in a pith helmet run the place.
>>574247
It has a lot of room for improvement. No crow's nest, no cannons, no bunkhouse. Without these (plus the bilge and hold which you already have), it is impossible to range out from the fleet and you must serve strictly as a support vessel. Specifically, without a bunkhouse, you can never have a permanent staff.
Yes indeed. They're still down at the pub. Lacy is helping an older pony in a pith helmet run the place.
>>574247
It has a lot of room for improvement. No crow's nest, no cannons, no bunkhouse. Without these (plus the bilge and hold which you already have), it is impossible to range out from the fleet and you must serve strictly as a support vessel. Specifically, without a bunkhouse, you can never have a permanent staff.
>>574254
The fleet's diplomat. He's a mate on the Sirocco.
>>574255
"Oh? Planning on breaking ground?"
"Or planks!"
>>574256
"The Sirocco and Seaworthy have very small holds to facilitate their high speed. The Darklantern has a sizeable hold, but the Hourglass is almost entirely a hold. It serves as a support vessel to the rest of the fleet."
The fleet's diplomat. He's a mate on the Sirocco.
>>574255
"Oh? Planning on breaking ground?"
"Or planks!"
>>574256
"The Sirocco and Seaworthy have very small holds to facilitate their high speed. The Darklantern has a sizeable hold, but the Hourglass is almost entirely a hold. It serves as a support vessel to the rest of the fleet."
>>574264
"Winston was asking if there were other goats on the fleet."
>>574265
"I don't think so, although it does have to remain with the other ships during battle. You never know."
>>574266
"The Great Temple of the Elements in Roads was around twice the size of the Darklantern."
"In Neighpon we saw all kinds of shrines, ranging from a single stone to great complexes. The one at my home was a single room shrine."
"I don't know anything about shrines besides what Lavinia said."
"Winston was asking if there were other goats on the fleet."
>>574265
"I don't think so, although it does have to remain with the other ships during battle. You never know."
>>574266
"The Great Temple of the Elements in Roads was around twice the size of the Darklantern."
"In Neighpon we saw all kinds of shrines, ranging from a single stone to great complexes. The one at my home was a single room shrine."
"I don't know anything about shrines besides what Lavinia said."
>>574296
"No, no. All those stories get blown out of proportion. It was only seven."
>>574297
"You had to pick me first? You know I'm less spiritual than those two… Hm… maybe a confessional? Or a place people can leave prayer notes?"
>>574298
"Well, I wouldn't let such personal matters affect my judgment."
>>574299
She gives you a roguish smile. "Perhaps another time."
With that, she vanishes.
"No, no. All those stories get blown out of proportion. It was only seven."
>>574297
"You had to pick me first? You know I'm less spiritual than those two… Hm… maybe a confessional? Or a place people can leave prayer notes?"
>>574298
"Well, I wouldn't let such personal matters affect my judgment."
>>574299
She gives you a roguish smile. "Perhaps another time."
With that, she vanishes.
>>574307
A huge, dark brown buffalo. His horns are long ad stretch out forward without much deviation.
>>574308
He's jawing with a short dwarf pony on deck, chewing something. He has a white coat and is wearing a big, stuffed backpack.
>>574309
"A party! Or… at least some balloons and games."
>>574312
Just Ji I believe.
A huge, dark brown buffalo. His horns are long ad stretch out forward without much deviation.
>>574308
He's jawing with a short dwarf pony on deck, chewing something. He has a white coat and is wearing a big, stuffed backpack.
>>574309
"A party! Or… at least some balloons and games."
>>574312
Just Ji I believe.
>>574322
Ponies don't have owners.
>>574323
Merlot: "You did kinda interrupt!"
Winston shakes his head. "It's fine. Another time then."
"Alright. Later, then."
The dwarf pony departs.
"So, where's the fire?"
>>574324
"All of our chances were slim. It must have been the Elements that preserved us."
>>574325
"Routine maintenance. Old wood. Replace it. New wood."
Ponies don't have owners.
>>574323
Merlot: "You did kinda interrupt!"
Winston shakes his head. "It's fine. Another time then."
"Alright. Later, then."
The dwarf pony departs.
"So, where's the fire?"
>>574324
"All of our chances were slim. It must have been the Elements that preserved us."
>>574325
"Routine maintenance. Old wood. Replace it. New wood."
>>574332
"If I had an idea of that, it wouldn't be a question."
>>574334
It does, but it lacks a trained crow. You can't just leave a menial up in the crow's nest for hours on end. They'll doze off or worse, actually stay awake but be so unperceptive they don't get you any early warning at all. A real crow knows how to keep his eyes on the entire horizon at once.
>>574333
"What kind?"
>>574335
"The whole world, land and sea. Looking forward to pushing back those borders."
"If I had an idea of that, it wouldn't be a question."
>>574334
It does, but it lacks a trained crow. You can't just leave a menial up in the crow's nest for hours on end. They'll doze off or worse, actually stay awake but be so unperceptive they don't get you any early warning at all. A real crow knows how to keep his eyes on the entire horizon at once.
>>574333
"What kind?"
>>574335
"The whole world, land and sea. Looking forward to pushing back those borders."
>>574338
You slowly hoist yourself up. It's an annoying climb. At the top there is an abominable Hippogriff. He has a white head with flecks of brown, one large spot around his left eye. His plumage and lower coat are a tawny brown.
"Uh… yep, sure am, I guess. It's Spot."
>>574340
"Air's free. Work's done."
He gives you a toothy grin.
>>574341
"I have it on good authority that this vessel will be exploring new seas soon."
>>574343
"Yes. That is a truism."
You slowly hoist yourself up. It's an annoying climb. At the top there is an abominable Hippogriff. He has a white head with flecks of brown, one large spot around his left eye. His plumage and lower coat are a tawny brown.
"Uh… yep, sure am, I guess. It's Spot."
>>574340
"Air's free. Work's done."
He gives you a toothy grin.
>>574341
"I have it on good authority that this vessel will be exploring new seas soon."
>>574343
"Yes. That is a truism."
>>574346
"Conifer maybe. Soft wood. Need measurements."
>>574347
"It's just as I said before. If you want to find the goats, all you have to do is ask."
>>574349
He tentatively shakes it with his talon.
"Not much of a story to tell. Lived in Novdogod for a long time… now I'm here."
>>574350
"Farewell."
"Take care."
"Where're we going now?"
"Conifer maybe. Soft wood. Need measurements."
>>574347
"It's just as I said before. If you want to find the goats, all you have to do is ask."
>>574349
He tentatively shakes it with his talon.
"Not much of a story to tell. Lived in Novdogod for a long time… now I'm here."
>>574350
"Farewell."
"Take care."
"Where're we going now?"
>>574354
"Given time."
>>574357
"I thought we were planning a party!"
>>574355
"Not really. Company is usually interesting enough. You sure came in a hurry, though. Miss having goat companionship?"
He continues chewing on whatever he's chewing on.
>>574358
"They like their navy. Trade princes… and they mostly view other races as inferior. But… every race is equally inferior. It's not like there are tiers. So it was a good place for me."
"Given time."
>>574357
"I thought we were planning a party!"
>>574355
"Not really. Company is usually interesting enough. You sure came in a hurry, though. Miss having goat companionship?"
He continues chewing on whatever he's chewing on.
>>574358
"They like their navy. Trade princes… and they mostly view other races as inferior. But… every race is equally inferior. It's not like there are tiers. So it was a good place for me."
>>574383
"No idea? Is it not obvious with all the flirting that I am doing in front of you pony? I'm basically already hinting on….."
Realising what I just said, I then cover my face with my paw and sit there calming down.
"….. Gaahh, I didnt expect that it will get to this. My mistake Selena, a dog like me should'nt have reacted like that… Aaahh… you're just too pretty and good-hearted to ignore and now…. aaargghh…"
"No idea? Is it not obvious with all the flirting that I am doing in front of you pony? I'm basically already hinting on….."
Realising what I just said, I then cover my face with my paw and sit there calming down.
"….. Gaahh, I didnt expect that it will get to this. My mistake Selena, a dog like me should'nt have reacted like that… Aaahh… you're just too pretty and good-hearted to ignore and now…. aaargghh…"
>>574384
>name
>>574385
I sat there in silence before looking back at you with a downcast glare.
"Well…. this pretty much turns out into something I didnt expect, its the first time someone visited my room and I reacted with teeth's gnashing. I'm sorry Ms. Selena for all of this, I think you've come here for comfort or advice and such and look at how I treated a guest like you." I bite my lips.
"Why did you come to me to tell me that you are pregnant? Is it to find comfort or ask for help or is there something more." I smiled weakly.
>name
>>574385
I sat there in silence before looking back at you with a downcast glare.
"Well…. this pretty much turns out into something I didnt expect, its the first time someone visited my room and I reacted with teeth's gnashing. I'm sorry Ms. Selena for all of this, I think you've come here for comfort or advice and such and look at how I treated a guest like you." I bite my lips.
"Why did you come to me to tell me that you are pregnant? Is it to find comfort or ask for help or is there something more." I smiled weakly.
>>574398
I shake my head as I look at you rubbing your belly.
"Naaah… nahh… dont let this old sea-dog drag you down in despair. Expecting a friend to be happy with your pregnancy is a sign that you've somewhat already accepted your predicament. Sorry if this friend of yours reacted like that, it is no one's fault but meself."
I look downcast staring at your belly before looking at you smiling.
"Well, at least I know you will keep the child."
I shake my head as I look at you rubbing your belly.
"Naaah… nahh… dont let this old sea-dog drag you down in despair. Expecting a friend to be happy with your pregnancy is a sign that you've somewhat already accepted your predicament. Sorry if this friend of yours reacted like that, it is no one's fault but meself."
I look downcast staring at your belly before looking at you smiling.
"Well, at least I know you will keep the child."
>>574660
"What do you want?"
>>574661
You had a framework. Now you need to experiment!
You might need test subjects… and to consider an antidote in case you cause horrible problems. Perhaps Aloe can make suggestions. Whenever you're confused on the lab, don't hesitate to rely on her.
>>574663
"Fine by me. It would certainly help morale."
>>574665
"Hmmm, well, I think that much has been proven already with the fleet bringing me back."
>>574666
She giggles. "You THINK he's wrong?"
"What do you want?"
>>574661
You had a framework. Now you need to experiment!
You might need test subjects… and to consider an antidote in case you cause horrible problems. Perhaps Aloe can make suggestions. Whenever you're confused on the lab, don't hesitate to rely on her.
>>574663
"Fine by me. It would certainly help morale."
>>574665
"Hmmm, well, I think that much has been proven already with the fleet bringing me back."
>>574666
She giggles. "You THINK he's wrong?"
>>574668
[Giggling intensifies]
"So you don't know who your parents are? Because I think I could answer with certainty who my father was!"
>>574669
Yes.
"Can you tell me with the door closed?"
>>574670
"Well, I dismissed her. She's been down here most of the day. She seems like a fine girl, but she has mostly a background in fashion, not minting."
>>574671
"It's not much of a party without entertainment, but we could bust out the swill."
>>574672
Okay
[Giggling intensifies]
"So you don't know who your parents are? Because I think I could answer with certainty who my father was!"
>>574669
Yes.
"Can you tell me with the door closed?"
>>574670
"Well, I dismissed her. She's been down here most of the day. She seems like a fine girl, but she has mostly a background in fashion, not minting."
>>574671
"It's not much of a party without entertainment, but we could bust out the swill."
>>574672
Okay
>>574687
This door has no keyhole. It apparently lacks a mechanical lock.
"Why don't you ask Abilio? Or those other necromancers?"
>>574685
"But if he was? By some twist of fate?"
>>574686
"Well, then you agree that a good party needs entertainment?"
>>574688
You have basic ingredients and in your recipe book you have a few potions with similar effects. You can experiment to try to get closer. Of course, just creating a potion won't tell you its effects: it needs testing. And as I said before, you might want to think about some means of dispelling it.
>>574691
"Topside, probably. Maybe back to the bunkhouse."
This door has no keyhole. It apparently lacks a mechanical lock.
"Why don't you ask Abilio? Or those other necromancers?"
>>574685
"But if he was? By some twist of fate?"
>>574686
"Well, then you agree that a good party needs entertainment?"
>>574688
You have basic ingredients and in your recipe book you have a few potions with similar effects. You can experiment to try to get closer. Of course, just creating a potion won't tell you its effects: it needs testing. And as I said before, you might want to think about some means of dispelling it.
>>574691
"Topside, probably. Maybe back to the bunkhouse."
>>574695
"You certainly are a cold sort!"
>>574696
We went o'er this before, remember? Magical ship doors devised by the crew engineers. You still haven't done any work toward discovering how they work or finding the tools to open it. Certainly no lock is impossible to unlock, you'll just need to find a way to unravel the riddle.
"I prefer to stay alone. I don't do well with others. Please find help elsewhere."
>>574697
"Go ahead. She's off duty."
>>574698
"The best way to deal with magic potions is with highly corrupt minerals and insulative plastics. I would oxidize lead into litharge and crush that. Extract the casein from milk and treat with lye. Mix the two, and you should have a reasonably powerful dispelling potion. Any laboratory that is undergoing alchemic experiments should have some sort of dispelling potion on hand, honey."
>>574699
"If the theater was finished with its first work, they could perform. Other than that… perhaps the fleet could look into hiring dancers or musical entertainers to help boost morale. A magic-user like an illusionist could do a magic show. Or something more mundane, like a card or swordfighting contest."
"You certainly are a cold sort!"
>>574696
We went o'er this before, remember? Magical ship doors devised by the crew engineers. You still haven't done any work toward discovering how they work or finding the tools to open it. Certainly no lock is impossible to unlock, you'll just need to find a way to unravel the riddle.
"I prefer to stay alone. I don't do well with others. Please find help elsewhere."
>>574697
"Go ahead. She's off duty."
>>574698
"The best way to deal with magic potions is with highly corrupt minerals and insulative plastics. I would oxidize lead into litharge and crush that. Extract the casein from milk and treat with lye. Mix the two, and you should have a reasonably powerful dispelling potion. Any laboratory that is undergoing alchemic experiments should have some sort of dispelling potion on hand, honey."
>>574699
"If the theater was finished with its first work, they could perform. Other than that… perhaps the fleet could look into hiring dancers or musical entertainers to help boost morale. A magic-user like an illusionist could do a magic show. Or something more mundane, like a card or swordfighting contest."
>>574712
"…Listen. I stayed alone for five years. I don't just mean "I didn't get out much," I mean alone. No friends, no family, not anything beyond a passing aquaintance. And you know what I found? I found that being alone sucks.
I understand not doing well with others. That doesn't mean you have to cut all contact with the outside world."
"…Listen. I stayed alone for five years. I don't just mean "I didn't get out much," I mean alone. No friends, no family, not anything beyond a passing aquaintance. And you know what I found? I found that being alone sucks.
I understand not doing well with others. That doesn't mean you have to cut all contact with the outside world."
>>574713
"Are you flirting with me, Miss Emrille?"
>>574714
"Yes, I think so."
Vasilisa is her name, Gilder is her title.
She has returned to the bunkhouse where she is fussing over some fabric.
>>574715
"I already have friends. They're dead. I don't like living ponies. Please just leave me alone."
>>574716
"Well, you've never put on a show."
>>574718
Lye can be obtained by leeching ashes, which can be obtained from the fleet's forge. It will never be in shortage. Lead can also be obtained from the forge, with permission from Blue Topaz. Milk is a bit more complicated. You are not yet producing milk. Aloe may be able to help. Light Heart and Rosemary are both producing milk.
"Are you flirting with me, Miss Emrille?"
>>574714
"Yes, I think so."
Vasilisa is her name, Gilder is her title.
She has returned to the bunkhouse where she is fussing over some fabric.
>>574715
"I already have friends. They're dead. I don't like living ponies. Please just leave me alone."
>>574716
"Well, you've never put on a show."
>>574718
Lye can be obtained by leeching ashes, which can be obtained from the fleet's forge. It will never be in shortage. Lead can also be obtained from the forge, with permission from Blue Topaz. Milk is a bit more complicated. You are not yet producing milk. Aloe may be able to help. Light Heart and Rosemary are both producing milk.
>>574737
"I'm afraid you're talking in circles. I guess I thought you'd be more straightforward."
>>574739
"That doesn't count as undead. The living are dangerous… please leave me alone. I'm going to stop answering you now."
Hm. She's a bit if a weirdo.
>>574740
"Well in this case I was talking about the entertaining type of actor, not the 'lie to get into a club' actor'."
>>574741
"Alright, honey. I'll get the heat goin'."
>>574746
She raises a brow and tentatively accepts your paw in hers.
"Enchanted. What was spurned?"
"I'm afraid you're talking in circles. I guess I thought you'd be more straightforward."
>>574739
"That doesn't count as undead. The living are dangerous… please leave me alone. I'm going to stop answering you now."
Hm. She's a bit if a weirdo.
>>574740
"Well in this case I was talking about the entertaining type of actor, not the 'lie to get into a club' actor'."
>>574741
"Alright, honey. I'll get the heat goin'."
>>574746
She raises a brow and tentatively accepts your paw in hers.
"Enchanted. What was spurned?"
>>574748
"Sure. But you shouldn't be flirting if you have a marefriend at all!"
>>574749
Yes, an aging blue pony with a large snout. She looks to be the oldest member on the fleet. This room is deep in the darkest recesses of the Darklantern, below even the floor that Scarab stays on. Below the hold is this area: the Vault lay behind the Quartermaster's quarters, and here is the forge.
"Hoy there. What brings you down here?"
>>574750
"I meant in the sense of performing a show as opposed to the sense of getting tea for a guest."
>>574752
You stop by the lab. There's a brown cow here working on heating up some burners.
>>574754
"Ah! Yes, that would be quite a different thing. Hehe. You're quite amusing, Mister Chip."
"Sure. But you shouldn't be flirting if you have a marefriend at all!"
>>574749
Yes, an aging blue pony with a large snout. She looks to be the oldest member on the fleet. This room is deep in the darkest recesses of the Darklantern, below even the floor that Scarab stays on. Below the hold is this area: the Vault lay behind the Quartermaster's quarters, and here is the forge.
"Hoy there. What brings you down here?"
>>574750
"I meant in the sense of performing a show as opposed to the sense of getting tea for a guest."
>>574752
You stop by the lab. There's a brown cow here working on heating up some burners.
>>574754
"Ah! Yes, that would be quite a different thing. Hehe. You're quite amusing, Mister Chip."
>>574758
"Well! I appreciate the compliment. Perhaps if you ever become free, but I wouldn't want to step in on a two-pony dance. Now, was there something you needed?"
>>574759
"This is the fleet's lab, honey."
>>574760
"No doubt I will. It sounds like quite the event."
>>574761
"Well, not so much a dressmaker as one who makes dull dresses more interesting. A tailor or even fashionista would make dresses themselves, you see. I put on the finishing touches. That said, I joined the fleet to see the world – but mostly Novdogod. My mother was from Novdogod and I have longed to see it, though I have lived in Shiba my entire life."
"Well! I appreciate the compliment. Perhaps if you ever become free, but I wouldn't want to step in on a two-pony dance. Now, was there something you needed?"
>>574759
"This is the fleet's lab, honey."
>>574760
"No doubt I will. It sounds like quite the event."
>>574761
"Well, not so much a dressmaker as one who makes dull dresses more interesting. A tailor or even fashionista would make dresses themselves, you see. I put on the finishing touches. That said, I joined the fleet to see the world – but mostly Novdogod. My mother was from Novdogod and I have longed to see it, though I have lived in Shiba my entire life."
>>574772
"I can juggle and do surgery! Also I can usually color inside the lines."
>>574771
"Hm. Well, here's the thing: there are a lot of components to a good dress. Fabrics. Dyes. Not to mention metal finish. If you can supply the parts, I can sew it."
>>574773
"Yes, I'm half-and-half. Quite a rarity!"
"I can juggle and do surgery! Also I can usually color inside the lines."
>>574771
"Hm. Well, here's the thing: there are a lot of components to a good dress. Fabrics. Dyes. Not to mention metal finish. If you can supply the parts, I can sew it."
>>574773
"Yes, I'm half-and-half. Quite a rarity!"
>>574784
"What constitutes best? Hmmm? I would like canvas for a flag, sail, or backpack. It would resist weathering and sword fights the best. Silk is of course comfortable. Flax I would choose for the desert: it breathes. Fleece keeps the heat in for a colder climate."
>>574786
"Uuuh, just what're you implying, honey? You think a cow can't make potions just as good as any pony?"
"What constitutes best? Hmmm? I would like canvas for a flag, sail, or backpack. It would resist weathering and sword fights the best. Silk is of course comfortable. Flax I would choose for the desert: it breathes. Fleece keeps the heat in for a colder climate."
>>574786
"Uuuh, just what're you implying, honey? You think a cow can't make potions just as good as any pony?"
>>574775
I scratch my head in surprise,
"I didnt know that can happen. That is a surprise indeed if you ask me, I mean these last months I've gone to Shiba and meet their kind and now I am looking at a rarity like you."
I then sit down and put my paws on my jaw.
"I dont know but I kind of imagine your life must be hard without your mother…. "
I scratch my head in surprise,
"I didnt know that can happen. That is a surprise indeed if you ask me, I mean these last months I've gone to Shiba and meet their kind and now I am looking at a rarity like you."
I then sit down and put my paws on my jaw.
"I dont know but I kind of imagine your life must be hard without your mother…. "
>>574798
I lower my head.
"Apologies Miss Vasilisa, I should have not asked."
I then look at her.
"True, Neighpon is indeed a hotspot because of how the feudal lords always fights with each other, no wonder there is always an opportunity for the noble's to wage war. I think you made a right decision to get out of the country but it is bugging me why you picked to saddle with this fleet? We are really not the peaceful sort of types you know."
I lower my head.
"Apologies Miss Vasilisa, I should have not asked."
I then look at her.
"True, Neighpon is indeed a hotspot because of how the feudal lords always fights with each other, no wonder there is always an opportunity for the noble's to wage war. I think you made a right decision to get out of the country but it is bugging me why you picked to saddle with this fleet? We are really not the peaceful sort of types you know."
>>574802
"You can have a few bars for now, but it's not limitless."
>>574800
"I thought appearances were the point, though? Canvas doesn't look as nice as silk."
>>574801
"Oh, you poor little goat girl. You just need advice on how to do yourself up pretty?"
>>574803
"It seemed the right time to get out, with this fleet freeing the Shibans."
"You can have a few bars for now, but it's not limitless."
>>574800
"I thought appearances were the point, though? Canvas doesn't look as nice as silk."
>>574801
"Oh, you poor little goat girl. You just need advice on how to do yourself up pretty?"
>>574803
"It seemed the right time to get out, with this fleet freeing the Shibans."
>>574817
"It's just been an evaluation so far, darling. But really, I'd rather not talk about it. I just spent my whole day at work, I think I'd rather not spend my time off at work too."
>>574818
She waves her hooves in a 'spooky' fashion.
"Woohoooo! Magic! Here to solve all the problems!"
>>574820
"It's my job. Back when I ran the mint before, not a single coin slipped out unnoticed."
>>574821
"Oh lawdy it's worse than I thought. Honey, I don't have the tools it'll take you set you straight. Tell ya what. You come up with some jewelry, and some lipstick, I can get you concealer, shadow, liner, and powder."
"It's just been an evaluation so far, darling. But really, I'd rather not talk about it. I just spent my whole day at work, I think I'd rather not spend my time off at work too."
>>574818
She waves her hooves in a 'spooky' fashion.
"Woohoooo! Magic! Here to solve all the problems!"
>>574820
"It's my job. Back when I ran the mint before, not a single coin slipped out unnoticed."
>>574821
"Oh lawdy it's worse than I thought. Honey, I don't have the tools it'll take you set you straight. Tell ya what. You come up with some jewelry, and some lipstick, I can get you concealer, shadow, liner, and powder."
>>574823
"Sure… that sounds pleasant."
>>574824
"Magic can do a lot of things. But what do you want it to do? Make it rigid like plate? Besides, I don't know anything about enchanting clothes."
>>574825
"Well, you on a pirate ship honey. I think 'bad' is the standard."
>>574826
"It's the only home I've known for a long time. I think so."
"Sure… that sounds pleasant."
>>574824
"Magic can do a lot of things. But what do you want it to do? Make it rigid like plate? Besides, I don't know anything about enchanting clothes."
>>574825
"Well, you on a pirate ship honey. I think 'bad' is the standard."
>>574826
"It's the only home I've known for a long time. I think so."
>>574832
Awww….
"Most of the cities are that of industry and technology, The cities of Nodvogod has a mind of metal and steel, creating fine works of such as steel that can bent steel and forge's working 24 hours a day to craft golems of exquisite nature and power, many are sent to foreign lands for protection and you know how they sent them to foreign lands mind you."
I then pat the wooden floor.
"The nodvogodian ports are master ship-crafter. Iron wood and the finest metals with the best sails imported from Saddle Arabia to power such behemoths that will put the ports of the Crystal Empire to shame." I smile.
Awww….
"Most of the cities are that of industry and technology, The cities of Nodvogod has a mind of metal and steel, creating fine works of such as steel that can bent steel and forge's working 24 hours a day to craft golems of exquisite nature and power, many are sent to foreign lands for protection and you know how they sent them to foreign lands mind you."
I then pat the wooden floor.
"The nodvogodian ports are master ship-crafter. Iron wood and the finest metals with the best sails imported from Saddle Arabia to power such behemoths that will put the ports of the Crystal Empire to shame." I smile.
>>574859
I smirk.
"Caravaneers that comes from Saddle Arabia and from the lands east would rather go and deal with Nodvogod. The government is a republic you see and even if it is one, it has a strong grasp and control of the land and the sea's surrounding it, merchants, sailors and petty travalers and adventurer feels much more safe dealing with Nodvogod than deal and risk their asses on the southern borders where small kingdoms and warlords of various diamond dogs forts rule the land. At least you are not at risk of ever getting enslaved in Nodvogod eh?" I drink my wine.
I smirk.
"Caravaneers that comes from Saddle Arabia and from the lands east would rather go and deal with Nodvogod. The government is a republic you see and even if it is one, it has a strong grasp and control of the land and the sea's surrounding it, merchants, sailors and petty travalers and adventurer feels much more safe dealing with Nodvogod than deal and risk their asses on the southern borders where small kingdoms and warlords of various diamond dogs forts rule the land. At least you are not at risk of ever getting enslaved in Nodvogod eh?" I drink my wine.
>>574860
He's having tea in the fleet's pub and speaking animatedly with a fancy pone. He usually doesn't seem so enthusiastic. They both laugh. They must really be enjoying their conversation.
>>574861
>>574862
Emrille opens the door.
>>574863
"Yes, I have heard of Lost Musdoggy, the land of the southern Diamond Dogs, too."
He's having tea in the fleet's pub and speaking animatedly with a fancy pone. He usually doesn't seem so enthusiastic. They both laugh. They must really be enjoying their conversation.
>>574861
>>574862
Emrille opens the door.
>>574863
"Yes, I have heard of Lost Musdoggy, the land of the southern Diamond Dogs, too."
>>574867
"Well, certainly I have no objection if you're funding it."
>>574868
"Part of it was conquered by Novdogod. Part of it was conquered by Poneland. Many diamond dogs left it and traveled to other places like Equestria."
>>574870
Where are you listening from? Are you sitting down at another table? You can't hear them over the noise of the pub at the entrance to the mansion.
This pub has replaced the old sitting room, kitchen, and dining room in the mysterious extradimensional mansion.
"Well, certainly I have no objection if you're funding it."
>>574868
"Part of it was conquered by Novdogod. Part of it was conquered by Poneland. Many diamond dogs left it and traveled to other places like Equestria."
>>574870
Where are you listening from? Are you sitting down at another table? You can't hear them over the noise of the pub at the entrance to the mansion.
This pub has replaced the old sitting room, kitchen, and dining room in the mysterious extradimensional mansion.
>>574872
"Rather than paying per crew member, the easiest way would to be buy barrels of alcohol and self-serve. Swill, grog, or fine rum, depending on the level of celebration from least to greatest."
>>574873
The noise of the pub is making it impossible to listen in without being very obvious about it.
>>574874
Yes. There has also been a shooting range installed.
>>574875
"We do. And I have prudently invested that on having good food and drink available every day instead of having a party fund."
>>574876
>>574877
Aloe gives you a nod. "I have the furnace ready for rapid oxidation, I set up beakers for leaching. And the mortar and pestle stand ready to crush the oxidized lead."
>>574878
"You know. They were a Ponish kingdom that fell under a personal union with Lethuania."
"Rather than paying per crew member, the easiest way would to be buy barrels of alcohol and self-serve. Swill, grog, or fine rum, depending on the level of celebration from least to greatest."
>>574873
The noise of the pub is making it impossible to listen in without being very obvious about it.
>>574874
Yes. There has also been a shooting range installed.
>>574875
"We do. And I have prudently invested that on having good food and drink available every day instead of having a party fund."
>>574876
>>574877
Aloe gives you a nod. "I have the furnace ready for rapid oxidation, I set up beakers for leaching. And the mortar and pestle stand ready to crush the oxidized lead."
>>574878
"You know. They were a Ponish kingdom that fell under a personal union with Lethuania."
>>574885
"How far away were you planning this party?"
>>574886
He smiles. "Honestly? You are a bit."
The regal pony he's with gives you a little smile too.
>>574887
You don't need to roll for that.
Aloe fusses about preparing the ashes for leaching. You can let the furnace oxidize while you do the rest.
>>574888
"Maybe I can show you on a map sometime."
"How far away were you planning this party?"
>>574886
He smiles. "Honestly? You are a bit."
The regal pony he's with gives you a little smile too.
>>574887
You don't need to roll for that.
Aloe fusses about preparing the ashes for leaching. You can let the furnace oxidize while you do the rest.
>>574888
"Maybe I can show you on a map sometime."
>>574891
"Ah. Well, I will certainly speak to her when she is less occupied then. Now, I wanted to ask you a favor. You said before that you enjoy the showbusiness, correct?"
>>574897
"It depends on our next destination. Either before our arrival or after our departure. If we do not require additional stockpiling first, that is."
"Ah. Well, I will certainly speak to her when she is less occupied then. Now, I wanted to ask you a favor. You said before that you enjoy the showbusiness, correct?"
>>574897
"It depends on our next destination. Either before our arrival or after our departure. If we do not require additional stockpiling first, that is."
>>574898
Do you know Kara Coldlight, Lacy Doily, Wheatwall, Spry Jack, Peachy Smile, Crusted Citrine, "Tough Guy" Salkty Slugs, Burnside of Hamburgerburg, Strom of Hamburgerburg, Betsy of Hamburgerburg, or Diamond Luck?
>>574899
"We ought to hold the moot. We already have to officers here…"
>>574883
"Of course not. Why don't you round up the mates. We'll hold the moot for destination immediately."
>>574884
The axillary raiders don't assemble anywhere in particular. Like you and the main raiding force, they're free to do nothing at all while not raiding. This would of course be different if you got the Training Fields or Barracks upgrades.
Do you know Kara Coldlight, Lacy Doily, Wheatwall, Spry Jack, Peachy Smile, Crusted Citrine, "Tough Guy" Salkty Slugs, Burnside of Hamburgerburg, Strom of Hamburgerburg, Betsy of Hamburgerburg, or Diamond Luck?
>>574899
"We ought to hold the moot. We already have to officers here…"
>>574883
"Of course not. Why don't you round up the mates. We'll hold the moot for destination immediately."
>>574884
The axillary raiders don't assemble anywhere in particular. Like you and the main raiding force, they're free to do nothing at all while not raiding. This would of course be different if you got the Training Fields or Barracks upgrades.
>>574902
"I am ready, if you wish to call for it now commodore."
>>574903
"Well, Happy Puzzle proposed I host a feast on board the fleet. And… a feast is not quite complete without a fair share of entertainment. I have already applied to participate in mister Harun's upcoming play that will be performed in the theater, but I would like more than just that alone. Could you perform some sort of magic and illusionist show?"
"I am ready, if you wish to call for it now commodore."
>>574903
"Well, Happy Puzzle proposed I host a feast on board the fleet. And… a feast is not quite complete without a fair share of entertainment. I have already applied to participate in mister Harun's upcoming play that will be performed in the theater, but I would like more than just that alone. Could you perform some sort of magic and illusionist show?"
>>574903
Hircus's only real fault is that she looks quite plain. Advantageous to a rogue, but not to a pretty grill.
>>574905
"Well. It's a date, then."
>>574906
They're sharing drinks and stories. "I don't think so."
"Goat? Any of you met a goat?"
"Hm… No. Nope, sure haven't."
>>574907
Apparently the new flag signaler on the Darklantern is a great warrior who lived in exotic lands for a long time.
Sir J. C. Lawrence.
>>574908
"Yes, I think that would be wise."
>>574909
"Seize the day!"
Hircus's only real fault is that she looks quite plain. Advantageous to a rogue, but not to a pretty grill.
>>574905
"Well. It's a date, then."
>>574906
They're sharing drinks and stories. "I don't think so."
"Goat? Any of you met a goat?"
"Hm… No. Nope, sure haven't."
>>574907
Apparently the new flag signaler on the Darklantern is a great warrior who lived in exotic lands for a long time.
Sir J. C. Lawrence.
>>574908
"Yes, I think that would be wise."
>>574909
"Seize the day!"
>>574906
Ensure I've got the lead and wipe my head.
"I've already got a lot on my mind, Hircus. I know Aloe, and if she wants to help you I'm sure she can do it just as good as me."
>>574904
Scrunch.
"Uh….right…thanks. Uh…this is the first time I'm doing this…I'll be careful…"
Get some milk carefully '1d10'
>>574907
"Thank you, I'm glad you like it."
>>574908
My mouth drops open.
"Do I?!?"
>>574909
"NO."
Roll #1 3 = 3
Ensure I've got the lead and wipe my head.
"I've already got a lot on my mind, Hircus. I know Aloe, and if she wants to help you I'm sure she can do it just as good as me."
>>574904
Scrunch.
"Uh….right…thanks. Uh…this is the first time I'm doing this…I'll be careful…"
Get some milk carefully '1d10'
>>574907
"Thank you, I'm glad you like it."
>>574908
My mouth drops open.
"Do I?!?"
>>574909
"NO."
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>574911
"When was the last time someone asked you to do anything? If you delegate, that's up to you. Get it done."
>>574912
You don't have to roll to perform alchemic actions. You are a trained alchemist.
You squeeze out a few cups of milk. She acts very professional about it, even as you probably accidentally squeezed too hard.
>>574913
"Good."
You head out and gather the officers who in turn return.
>>574914
"So… I think I'm going to turn in now… so…"
>>574915
"Strom."
"Burnside."
"And I'm Betsy."
"When was the last time someone asked you to do anything? If you delegate, that's up to you. Get it done."
>>574912
You don't have to roll to perform alchemic actions. You are a trained alchemist.
You squeeze out a few cups of milk. She acts very professional about it, even as you probably accidentally squeezed too hard.
>>574913
"Good."
You head out and gather the officers who in turn return.
>>574914
"So… I think I'm going to turn in now… so…"
>>574915
"Strom."
"Burnside."
"And I'm Betsy."
>>574917
I figured milking a cow wasn't really part of alchemy.
Good, extract the caseine and treat it with lye, then mix it once the lead is ready.
That should be a good dispelling potion.
>>574916
"That's a very….polite way of putting it."
>>574913
"Just a shame I won't get to wear fancy performer costumes like this."
>>574919
"Oh like wanting to shoot ponies in the face is not weird."
I figured milking a cow wasn't really part of alchemy.
Good, extract the caseine and treat it with lye, then mix it once the lead is ready.
That should be a good dispelling potion.
>>574916
"That's a very….polite way of putting it."
>>574913
"Just a shame I won't get to wear fancy performer costumes like this."
>>574919
"Oh like wanting to shoot ponies in the face is not weird."
>>574919
By the time you have menials rounded up, you see Light Heart ushering in all the mates.
>>574920
"Go ahead. The stuff here isn't as good as the stuff back home, but we make do."
>>574921
Only captains and mates. Not members of the officer corps who aren't mate or higher.
>>574922
"It reminds me of something else."
>>574923
Light Heart shows up and asks that you come to the officer's meeting.
"Sure. It was enchanting."
By the time you have menials rounded up, you see Light Heart ushering in all the mates.
>>574920
"Go ahead. The stuff here isn't as good as the stuff back home, but we make do."
>>574921
Only captains and mates. Not members of the officer corps who aren't mate or higher.
>>574922
"It reminds me of something else."
>>574923
Light Heart shows up and asks that you come to the officer's meeting.
"Sure. It was enchanting."
>>574926
"You just don't understand, Emrille."
>>574927
I blush.
"Thanks mister Tree, I'm happy that at least one pony supports my decision."
>>574929
"Too bad I don't think they'll fit me."
Rub my belly.
>>574932
"Let's make a potion first. After that we can immediately get to finding a volunteer and testing."
Look up the similar potion in my recipe book.
Blink.
"Uh…how will we test that the potion was successful? Do you know any kind of spell to test fertility?"
"You just don't understand, Emrille."
>>574927
I blush.
"Thanks mister Tree, I'm happy that at least one pony supports my decision."
>>574929
"Too bad I don't think they'll fit me."
Rub my belly.
>>574932
"Let's make a potion first. After that we can immediately get to finding a volunteer and testing."
Look up the similar potion in my recipe book.
Blink.
"Uh…how will we test that the potion was successful? Do you know any kind of spell to test fertility?"
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>>574935
Light Heart stops by and summons Strom.
"Duty calls. Sorry."
He departs.
>>574936
>>574934
>>574937
The Commodore calls attention. "First on the agenda for today is an officers' moot concerning our next target. Our intelligence reports a few different main opportunities. Legitimate opportunities include an exploration contract in Teat to help explore and conquer the outer reaches in Caballeria and the New World, possibly even the southern world. There is also the opportunity to engage in a major trade deal in Anneiv, upriver. We have some more illegitimate options in the form of a bank robbery in Starry Slough, or a major target of opportunity in a huge merchant galleon making port in Crystalport. And of course, I'm open to alternative suggestions."
Crystalport is in the Frozen North of Equestria.
Teat is in Equestria.
Anneiv is in Equestria.
Starry Slough is in Novdogod.
Light Heart stops by and summons Strom.
"Duty calls. Sorry."
He departs.
>>574936
>>574934
>>574937
The Commodore calls attention. "First on the agenda for today is an officers' moot concerning our next target. Our intelligence reports a few different main opportunities. Legitimate opportunities include an exploration contract in Teat to help explore and conquer the outer reaches in Caballeria and the New World, possibly even the southern world. There is also the opportunity to engage in a major trade deal in Anneiv, upriver. We have some more illegitimate options in the form of a bank robbery in Starry Slough, or a major target of opportunity in a huge merchant galleon making port in Crystalport. And of course, I'm open to alternative suggestions."
Crystalport is in the Frozen North of Equestria.
Teat is in Equestria.
Anneiv is in Equestria.
Starry Slough is in Novdogod.
>>574946
"They weren't going to simply change the name because Prance was annexed."
>>574945
"The Manesian Sea Trading Company, one of our longtime enemies, is offering a major shipping deal through to Dust, in the north of the New World, on the edges of the Confederation of Dixie. If we were to complete this job without a hitch, it would solidify our position as a legitimate operation and open up more opportunities with valid merchants and governments."
>>574948
"It wasn't my home… not truly. All the time I was there, I was an alien. But… one can have friends and love a land that is not truly his."
>>574947
"It's certainly on the table."
"They weren't going to simply change the name because Prance was annexed."
>>574945
"The Manesian Sea Trading Company, one of our longtime enemies, is offering a major shipping deal through to Dust, in the north of the New World, on the edges of the Confederation of Dixie. If we were to complete this job without a hitch, it would solidify our position as a legitimate operation and open up more opportunities with valid merchants and governments."
>>574948
"It wasn't my home… not truly. All the time I was there, I was an alien. But… one can have friends and love a land that is not truly his."
>>574947
"It's certainly on the table."
>>574939
"Eh, there were more, but the few last I told…well it wasn't a nice experience. Do you want some tea?" I add quickly.
>>574942
"Ugh…this is going to be a long day."
What's the starting recipe, the one I'm going to base myself on to experiment?
>>574940
"I think I should get back to work, Emrille."
>>574945
"To be honest…I don't think I'd be able to deal with it in a few weeks, I'd rather just…have them stay in there for a little while longer.""
"Eh, there were more, but the few last I told…well it wasn't a nice experience. Do you want some tea?" I add quickly.
>>574942
"Ugh…this is going to be a long day."
What's the starting recipe, the one I'm going to base myself on to experiment?
>>574940
"I think I should get back to work, Emrille."
>>574945
"To be honest…I don't think I'd be able to deal with it in a few weeks, I'd rather just…have them stay in there for a little while longer.""
>>574949
"Certainly?" I look at Abilio. "Well a bit of patriotism on my side but both Nodvogods port cities and the crystal empire's port are at each other's throat for decades. Nodvogod has better ports and safer sea's compared to the crystal ports…. so if we get this ship and get the plunder, not only will we destroy the crystal ports reputation but also get booty. Win win." I grin.
"Certainly?" I look at Abilio. "Well a bit of patriotism on my side but both Nodvogods port cities and the crystal empire's port are at each other's throat for decades. Nodvogod has better ports and safer sea's compared to the crystal ports…. so if we get this ship and get the plunder, not only will we destroy the crystal ports reputation but also get booty. Win win." I grin.
>>574950
Sure are.
"So… Going to get yourself a drink?"
>>574951
"They have a reputation, but we'd have to contact them to find out."
>>574952
"Yes, the Round Mountains near Canterlot are quite a sight. They seem almost impossible. Have you visited Great Bridle?"
>>574953
Legumes, soybeans preferably. The plant should be sunlight-engorged. Fish oil. Sugar. A piece of magic, and an egg, any species.
This was originally a performance enhancer, but that's a fairly similar base.
>>574954
>>574957
>>574961
"We'll put it to a vote. None of these opportunities has a time limit."
>>574958
You were summoned to the Officer's moot. You're about to vote.
Sure are.
"So… Going to get yourself a drink?"
>>574951
"They have a reputation, but we'd have to contact them to find out."
>>574952
"Yes, the Round Mountains near Canterlot are quite a sight. They seem almost impossible. Have you visited Great Bridle?"
>>574953
Legumes, soybeans preferably. The plant should be sunlight-engorged. Fish oil. Sugar. A piece of magic, and an egg, any species.
This was originally a performance enhancer, but that's a fairly similar base.
>>574954
>>574957
>>574961
"We'll put it to a vote. None of these opportunities has a time limit."
>>574958
You were summoned to the Officer's moot. You're about to vote.
>>574986
They both seem offended.
"It's Hamburgerburg, not Hamburger place."
"Maybe we should just go."
"Yes, it is getting late."
They leave. Hm, they must have great pride in their home.
>>574987
"I do. It remains my home in spite of the time I have spent elsewhere. For Queen and Country."
>>574988
"You literally just asked this question and received an answer."
They both seem offended.
"It's Hamburgerburg, not Hamburger place."
"Maybe we should just go."
"Yes, it is getting late."
They leave. Hm, they must have great pride in their home.
>>574987
"I do. It remains my home in spite of the time I have spent elsewhere. For Queen and Country."
>>574988
"You literally just asked this question and received an answer."
>>574980
"That will grow nicely. We should bring some beans to Ciddir later so he can grow more."
Now, let's find some sugar, fish oil and an egg on board and mix them together.
>>574983
"They'll both stay on the ship for a while. Hopefully the babies will be used to the rocking of the ship by the time they're born."
>>574979
"He definitely is."
"That will grow nicely. We should bring some beans to Ciddir later so he can grow more."
Now, let's find some sugar, fish oil and an egg on board and mix them together.
>>574983
"They'll both stay on the ship for a while. Hopefully the babies will be used to the rocking of the ship by the time they're born."
>>574979
"He definitely is."
>>574985
I look at smiling.
"Really now? So we will stop all of our efforts just for this? I mean no offense but the crystal ports are easy picking unlike the other port cities. If not for equestria's navy their trading companies might have already shut down a long time ago you know. If that ship makes to port then all the riches inside it will be gone and no more, an easy score gone just because us pirates are too compasionate and playing it safe to just let the opportunity slip by."
I then look at you.
"You do have to remember that we are pirates after all."
>>574998
>>574995
>>574989
I then look at the other officers with a bit of disdain in my eyes.
"So am I the only one considering taking over those galleons making sail toward the crystalports or are we going safe and 'legitimate ' again as what appears to be where we are trending now."
I look at smiling.
"Really now? So we will stop all of our efforts just for this? I mean no offense but the crystal ports are easy picking unlike the other port cities. If not for equestria's navy their trading companies might have already shut down a long time ago you know. If that ship makes to port then all the riches inside it will be gone and no more, an easy score gone just because us pirates are too compasionate and playing it safe to just let the opportunity slip by."
I then look at you.
"You do have to remember that we are pirates after all."
>>574998
>>574995
>>574989
I then look at the other officers with a bit of disdain in my eyes.
"So am I the only one considering taking over those galleons making sail toward the crystalports or are we going safe and 'legitimate ' again as what appears to be where we are trending now."
>>575000
Ooops.
Do we get fed in the bunkhouse then?
Where is the food coming from?
>>574999
"You can have it." I smirk. "But looks like that's not gonna happen."
>>575001
"So weird, you wouldn't expect that on a pirate ship. On land there's always more mares, but on a pirate ship I expect more stallions."
Ooops.
Do we get fed in the bunkhouse then?
Where is the food coming from?
>>574999
"You can have it." I smirk. "But looks like that's not gonna happen."
>>575001
"So weird, you wouldn't expect that on a pirate ship. On land there's always more mares, but on a pirate ship I expect more stallions."
>>575003
If you're tired, no one is making you play. It's just faff.
If you're complaining about the fact that he got angry when you started talking about war in his homeland, then you should maybe play a quest with less realistic characters who are just cardboard cutouts that serve as sword holsters and have no motivations of their own.
>>575004
From the quartermasters, so specifically the hold. Most pones eat on deck. The exception is the Seaworthy which has a real kitchen, if a small one.
If you're tired, no one is making you play. It's just faff.
If you're complaining about the fact that he got angry when you started talking about war in his homeland, then you should maybe play a quest with less realistic characters who are just cardboard cutouts that serve as sword holsters and have no motivations of their own.
>>575004
From the quartermasters, so specifically the hold. Most pones eat on deck. The exception is the Seaworthy which has a real kitchen, if a small one.
>>575008
I look at you, as I close my arms a bit surprised.
"You too? I didnt know that Emrille the ace marksmare of our fleet would be worried about the royal navy by the least."
>>575008
I scratch my head as I look at you.
"That is why we attack the galleons before they make port or if they are outside of it. Of course their ports will be defended but they do not have enough ships to protect their sea borders against pirate fleets."
>>575015
I just scrunch.
"Well I can make you hot soup and coffee once we are there."
I look at you, as I close my arms a bit surprised.
"You too? I didnt know that Emrille the ace marksmare of our fleet would be worried about the royal navy by the least."
>>575008
I scratch my head as I look at you.
"That is why we attack the galleons before they make port or if they are outside of it. Of course their ports will be defended but they do not have enough ships to protect their sea borders against pirate fleets."
>>575015
I just scrunch.
"Well I can make you hot soup and coffee once we are there."
>>575021
"You did a dragon once remember? What has happened to the Emrille I know, fearless dragon slayer and marksman of the fleet " I grin.
>>575023
>>575020
>>575021
I look at you.
"You mare's really dont have confidence with the strength of our fleet do you? Fine? Let us slink off and go Dilly dallows on the sidelines. I didnt thought that mutiny has made the lot of soft or sumthin."
"And no, my paws will not fall off but I am stating the fact this is a big thing and this is my vote for the fleet. Whether or not its supported or out-voted is up to the others but I am telling you guys to reconsider going back to our roots…. before all of us ends up growing shit in a farm or something.
"You did a dragon once remember? What has happened to the Emrille I know, fearless dragon slayer and marksman of the fleet " I grin.
>>575023
>>575020
>>575021
I look at you.
"You mare's really dont have confidence with the strength of our fleet do you? Fine? Let us slink off and go Dilly dallows on the sidelines. I didnt thought that mutiny has made the lot of soft or sumthin."
"And no, my paws will not fall off but I am stating the fact this is a big thing and this is my vote for the fleet. Whether or not its supported or out-voted is up to the others but I am telling you guys to reconsider going back to our roots…. before all of us ends up growing shit in a farm or something.
>>575074
"It was a while ago, so I have mostly tried to leave it behind me. Though they may have passed away, I still have other family left. One of them will soon be officially an adult and… become eligible to inherit what my parents used to own. I was never planning on inheriting any money myself and have decided to let my other kin have it… but unfortunately this brought up another issue. It appears somepony is attempting to revoke my citizenship in Dixie altogether. This will destroy my name."
"It was a while ago, so I have mostly tried to leave it behind me. Though they may have passed away, I still have other family left. One of them will soon be officially an adult and… become eligible to inherit what my parents used to own. I was never planning on inheriting any money myself and have decided to let my other kin have it… but unfortunately this brought up another issue. It appears somepony is attempting to revoke my citizenship in Dixie altogether. This will destroy my name."
>>575078
"No, they are still in the dark on this whole matter. They are not even aware of my current… occupation. But somepony in Dixie is. And that somepony clearly wants me gone. I have been accused of piracy and painted to be an absolute monster by whoever is behind this. If he or she can convince the court, I will no longer be a Dixie pony."
"No, they are still in the dark on this whole matter. They are not even aware of my current… occupation. But somepony in Dixie is. And that somepony clearly wants me gone. I have been accused of piracy and painted to be an absolute monster by whoever is behind this. If he or she can convince the court, I will no longer be a Dixie pony."
>>575444
"Hmmmm… I am awfully busy nursing this bottle. Fine, I'll get you out some fish and sugar, but just this once."
He leads you down to the hold of the Seaworthy where he unlocks the back room and retrieves some cold fish and a sack of sugar.
"Alright, begone ye siren. Tempress. Succubus. Feminine seduction monster trope."
"Hmmmm… I am awfully busy nursing this bottle. Fine, I'll get you out some fish and sugar, but just this once."
He leads you down to the hold of the Seaworthy where he unlocks the back room and retrieves some cold fish and a sack of sugar.
"Alright, begone ye siren. Tempress. Succubus. Feminine seduction monster trope."
>>575448
He was actually not far away. The old shooting range in the mansion has been renovated and heavily fortified. There is a larger banner that reads: Frankfurterfort.
A great conclave of Hamburgerburgians have settled here. It's like a little town: They've built houses and a town square, and there are quite a few of them. Twenty, perhaps.
He was actually not far away. The old shooting range in the mansion has been renovated and heavily fortified. There is a larger banner that reads: Frankfurterfort.
A great conclave of Hamburgerburgians have settled here. It's like a little town: They've built houses and a town square, and there are quite a few of them. Twenty, perhaps.
>>575469
Aloe has everything set up to run.
"I filled a pot with water. As you crush the fish with the pestle, the oil with rise to the top. I dropped off a few beans with Ciddir and also got the rest ready for use. The last thing you need is a wand, honey."
>>575468
"Maybe! So what do you want to do now?"
Aloe has everything set up to run.
"I filled a pot with water. As you crush the fish with the pestle, the oil with rise to the top. I dropped off a few beans with Ciddir and also got the rest ready for use. The last thing you need is a wand, honey."
>>575468
"Maybe! So what do you want to do now?"
>>575473
You need to extract the piece! Aloe directs your wand to your forehead, so that it touches the horn. "Now pull. Slow and firm, honey – dig deep and pull out a hunk of magic."
You mix all of the rest in a big bowl, though.
>>575474
He's overseeing a new house being constructed. There are several here, and even a forge. There must be twenty Hamburgerburgians. You recognize a couple who were lost at Roads, too.
You need to extract the piece! Aloe directs your wand to your forehead, so that it touches the horn. "Now pull. Slow and firm, honey – dig deep and pull out a hunk of magic."
You mix all of the rest in a big bowl, though.
>>575474
He's overseeing a new house being constructed. There are several here, and even a forge. There must be twenty Hamburgerburgians. You recognize a couple who were lost at Roads, too.
>>575491
"Uh, Little Candle."
>>575492
"See ya."
He raises his brows in surprise when you wink. You've no doubt left him wondering. Indeed, you've even left the narrator wondering.
There are a modest assortment of them, but most notably, Burnside is here. A tailor seems to always have the attention of others as she masterfully patches. There's a colt here, too, around Grey, Red, and Felix's age.
"Uh, Little Candle."
>>575492
"See ya."
He raises his brows in surprise when you wink. You've no doubt left him wondering. Indeed, you've even left the narrator wondering.
There are a modest assortment of them, but most notably, Burnside is here. A tailor seems to always have the attention of others as she masterfully patches. There's a colt here, too, around Grey, Red, and Felix's age.
>>575508
"She commented on how you would be aiding her in making a new outfit."
I smirk.
"Between the…"
Look around at the others.
"… several of us, her old uniform was always too garish in my humble opinion. I do hope she asked for something more sensible and pleasing to the eyes this time around?"
"She commented on how you would be aiding her in making a new outfit."
I smirk.
"Between the…"
Look around at the others.
"… several of us, her old uniform was always too garish in my humble opinion. I do hope she asked for something more sensible and pleasing to the eyes this time around?"
>>575617
"I don't mean it like that….I mean…when I went to tell him I was pregnant, before I told him he thought I had come to end the relationship, and he ended it just like that…no hard feelings he said."
I sigh.
"I don't know, is it even possible to be a mom and dad if you're not in a relationship? If he doesn't love me, will he resent me for making him a dad?"
"I don't mean it like that….I mean…when I went to tell him I was pregnant, before I told him he thought I had come to end the relationship, and he ended it just like that…no hard feelings he said."
I sigh.
"I don't know, is it even possible to be a mom and dad if you're not in a relationship? If he doesn't love me, will he resent me for making him a dad?"
>>578113
I chuckle
"Ah.. its been some time since we've talked with each other, not that I protest. Well, a fine lady like you is always welcome here." Inch closer.
"Say have you talked with any of the new crew? Abilio sure carted lots of them that I have trouble knowing each one of them, even Wark is having trouble's."
I chuckle
"Ah.. its been some time since we've talked with each other, not that I protest. Well, a fine lady like you is always welcome here." Inch closer.
"Say have you talked with any of the new crew? Abilio sure carted lots of them that I have trouble knowing each one of them, even Wark is having trouble's."
>>578123
I then put down my wine and refill it.
"Same here. The officers did agree with taking that contract so I doubt anyone would be able to relax that much once we reach Anniev."
"Though now that I think about it, Winston told me Anniev is a nice place. With mountains called Alps or something like that."
I then put down my wine and refill it.
"Same here. The officers did agree with taking that contract so I doubt anyone would be able to relax that much once we reach Anniev."
"Though now that I think about it, Winston told me Anniev is a nice place. With mountains called Alps or something like that."
>>578126
"Oh yes, Anneiv is world famous. I have always wanted to visit it but I unfortunately never truly got around to it. It is widely considered to be the cultural capital of the world, filled with theaters and opera houses. I am most anxious to see it. I do hope to get the chance to explore it for a few days. Perhaps if it truly appeals to me, I will not even be able to bring myself to leave it behind."
I chuckle.
>>578127
"She has been on the fleet longer than anyone. Everypony respects her and holds her in high regard. Her skills are a valuable asset to the fleet to be sure."
"Oh yes, Anneiv is world famous. I have always wanted to visit it but I unfortunately never truly got around to it. It is widely considered to be the cultural capital of the world, filled with theaters and opera houses. I am most anxious to see it. I do hope to get the chance to explore it for a few days. Perhaps if it truly appeals to me, I will not even be able to bring myself to leave it behind."
I chuckle.
>>578127
"She has been on the fleet longer than anyone. Everypony respects her and holds her in high regard. Her skills are a valuable asset to the fleet to be sure."
>>578142
"She is an adult, mister Chip. And I do believe she is very much looking forward to having children."
>>578143
"I do think we can both agree that he does not love you. Not yet. However, this does not mean he does not care about you. I certainly believe he cares about you, because he is by no means heartless. Did you know he saved Rosemary's and Grey's life during the mutiny?"
Bite my lip.
"I… feared they had been lost in the chaos. I had already seen Red die before my eyes. But in the end… he had risked his life for both of them. He rescued Rosemary from being crushed by a fallen mast and… made certain that Grey was safe as well. When I asked him why, he said that he could not bear to see a child suffer."
"She is an adult, mister Chip. And I do believe she is very much looking forward to having children."
>>578143
"I do think we can both agree that he does not love you. Not yet. However, this does not mean he does not care about you. I certainly believe he cares about you, because he is by no means heartless. Did you know he saved Rosemary's and Grey's life during the mutiny?"
Bite my lip.
"I… feared they had been lost in the chaos. I had already seen Red die before my eyes. But in the end… he had risked his life for both of them. He rescued Rosemary from being crushed by a fallen mast and… made certain that Grey was safe as well. When I asked him why, he said that he could not bear to see a child suffer."
>>578189
I lower my head with a disheartened frown, before turning to you with a frown too.
"How about you, what do you think of me? You did remember we did hooked up one time back then when you are still starting out to be part of the fleet. Is it because you find me attracitve or is it just…. to I dont know…"
I lower my head with a disheartened frown, before turning to you with a frown too.
"How about you, what do you think of me? You did remember we did hooked up one time back then when you are still starting out to be part of the fleet. Is it because you find me attracitve or is it just…. to I dont know…"
>>578193
"So you do like me?" I grin at you. "Too bad you already got Rosemary so well…. yeah… "
I then lie on my bed and just shake with frustration.
"Ugghh… its just upsets me that until now every mare I tended to like just dont look at me in the right way. I mean even the bubbly HP is clueless. Ms. Stream is a good mare but we have to leave Dixie too early so that didnt develop."
I then stand up and drink more wine.
"Uggh.. this is tiring, I mean chasing mare's and all. I should have listened to Klava and become a priest or something."
"So you do like me?" I grin at you. "Too bad you already got Rosemary so well…. yeah… "
I then lie on my bed and just shake with frustration.
"Ugghh… its just upsets me that until now every mare I tended to like just dont look at me in the right way. I mean even the bubbly HP is clueless. Ms. Stream is a good mare but we have to leave Dixie too early so that didnt develop."
I then stand up and drink more wine.
"Uggh.. this is tiring, I mean chasing mare's and all. I should have listened to Klava and become a priest or something."
>>578200
I sit down and drink more wine.
"Ugghh… talk about Ms. Emrille, that girl has a tight ass and flank. Too bad she is not putting it to proper use, if you know what I mean, eh? Proper use? Flank? *hic* "
"Ugghh… but yes, what you did say is true, that everyone has*hic*.. excuse me. everyone has a preference." I then eye you with a smile already clearly drunk.
"Also I do believe in what you said that these things are and cannot be forced on those who you are fond of, so I have to ask you, if you like to share some time with me.~"
I sit down and drink more wine.
"Ugghh… talk about Ms. Emrille, that girl has a tight ass and flank. Too bad she is not putting it to proper use, if you know what I mean, eh? Proper use? Flank? *hic* "
"Ugghh… but yes, what you did say is true, that everyone has*hic*.. excuse me. everyone has a preference." I then eye you with a smile already clearly drunk.
"Also I do believe in what you said that these things are and cannot be forced on those who you are fond of, so I have to ask you, if you like to share some time with me.~"
>>578205
I slowly approach you before giving a good hug and loving nuzzle.~
'1d10'
"Very lady-like of you LightHeart, thats why I like you. Its not like I appreciate the time that you and me are spending but I think both of us would appreciate it better if both the two of us are lying in my bed together."
Roll #1 9 = 9
I slowly approach you before giving a good hug and loving nuzzle.~
'1d10'
"Very lady-like of you LightHeart, thats why I like you. Its not like I appreciate the time that you and me are spending but I think both of us would appreciate it better if both the two of us are lying in my bed together."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>578215
I chuckle and make a closed mouth sign with my hoof. "We don't want that."
I grab a piece of paper and write down.
"1. Find mansion room in upper mansion
2. Clean this room, extensively, maybe ask help from Lacy.
3. Decorate room (see shopping list)
4. Talk to Empress/Anneiv chef about cooking
5. Get wine (for F <3)/water (me)"
I tap my quill.
"Am I missing something?"
I chuckle and make a closed mouth sign with my hoof. "We don't want that."
I grab a piece of paper and write down.
"1. Find mansion room in upper mansion
2. Clean this room, extensively, maybe ask help from Lacy.
3. Decorate room (see shopping list)
4. Talk to Empress/Anneiv chef about cooking
5. Get wine (for F <3)/water (me)"
I tap my quill.
"Am I missing something?"
>>578215
"That we are, it really feels good hearing those words specially when its coming from you." I smile as I nuzzle and slowly brings you closer but still stick with cuddling.
"If what you say about Anniev is true, then perhaps some of the officers might appreciate relaxing there even for a little while. They need it after that job back in Neighpon."
"Perhaps you can convince both Abilio and Lucky to come with you and watch the theathers?"
"That we are, it really feels good hearing those words specially when its coming from you." I smile as I nuzzle and slowly brings you closer but still stick with cuddling.
"If what you say about Anniev is true, then perhaps some of the officers might appreciate relaxing there even for a little while. They need it after that job back in Neighpon."
"Perhaps you can convince both Abilio and Lucky to come with you and watch the theathers?"