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Starting in about an hour. Will make a new post then directing to the dead thread we'll use.

SYNOPSIS: Anon moved to Equestria and shacked up with Lyra, who started an affair with him behind Bonbon's back. Pregnant with his hybrid child, they head off to Canterlot to see the mysterious Anthro-Equestrian Interspecies Outreach Union, a think tank organization with particular interest in Lyra's condition...

LAST TIME: The train ride to Canterlot led to an unpleasant encounter with a pony from Bonbon's past, and Anon got some overdue bonding time with Lyra's significant other.

TONIGHT: Anon and company arrive in Canterlot and are welcomed by Lyra's parents. In between meeting the family, going sightseeing, and visiting the AEIOU, you and Lyra will need to get some space and privacy without raising suspicion.

INTRO: http://pastebin.com/6ETeJZdT — PART 1: http://pastebin.com/ACSQ11iw — PART 2: http://pastebin.com/vuDWd0gN — PART 3: http://pastebin.com/FHsBM3FS — PART 4: http://pastebin.com/JQQyvrGT — PART 5: http://pastebin.com/qA7iNnNK — PART 6: http://pastebin.com/MC8nJrAD

"Uh... There's someone I like. I'm sorry, but it just wouldn't be fair to them, you know?" You grit your teeth and pull the robe over your completely engorged member. The curious glow in her eyes fades and she frowns as it disappears from her sight. You remember seeing that wrenched disappointment in Lyra's face that first night. "I'm flattered, really. I would if I could. Um, and I can't. But there you have it."

"I am sorry to have bothered you." She gathers up her things and turns to depart. "Um, thank you. For not getting upset at me. I forget myself."
"I'm sure you'll make another man very happy." You attempt a nod and a smile as you see her out the door.

That was rough. Aside from getting dressed, what are your plans? Ember is in her study, and who knows what the girls are up to...

>>2439544
Let's go out and familiarize ourselves with the local area.

>>2439597
this. be sure to take a little dosh with us, just in case we need it (we do have some, right?). try to keep a low profile while wandering, and try not to get attacked by a mob.

captcha: careful dbackpu

>>2439597 >>2439650
You put on some warm clothes and pocket some bits in preparation for going out. Surely, Lyra won't begrudge you letting her have some quality time with Bonbon.

As you approach the foyer and get your coat on, a valet addresses you. "Would you like a carriage, sir?"

Where are we even going? If we're just going to wander, I think we should risk the possibility of running into angry mobs and just go on foot. They seem to be concentrated elsewhere though, so it might be better that way. My vote is for no carriage.

>>2439753
i think we're just wandering, no particular destination in mind. i agree with the no carriage vote. probably want to remain relatively within distance to the estate (for safety purposes)

>>2439731
Let's skip the carriage for now.
We're not gonna be traveling that far from the estate anyways, so why take a carriage?
Maybe we could ask the guy a few questions before we leave though.

I should probably clarify:

The Travis estate is in Castletown, which is set in the foothills surrounding the main Citadel district and Canterlot Castle. It's grandiose and takes up quite a bit of space in the city, even has its own park, but it's no country manor. You could easily traverse Castletown on foot.

Getting to Downtown is a longer slog down the hills, thankfully not too hard since the weather is kept milder than the harsh winter conditions you experienced in Ponyville, with just enough snowfall to keep children entertained.

Entering the Citadel is most likely a no-go, as that's likely reserved for royal business.

>>2439817
Castletown on foot.

>>2439817
castletown!
to castletown on foot!

>>2439817
to castletown! no carriage.

>>2439753 >>2439767 >>2439806
"No, thanks, I was just going to take a walk and explore the local area. Anything you can tell me about the city, though?"

The valet gives you the above summary. About Castletown, he adds: "I'm afraid there's very little to cater to your kind in this upscale district, apart from that witch... Guillemot was her name, I think. You'll find her establishment hidden in the bazaar."

He continues, "If you're not returning for lunch, I would recommend Pony Joe's, or Le Griff. They don't discriminate there."

So:
Bazaar - go shopping
Guillemot's - human stuff (a witch?)
Le Griff - food
Pony Joe's - food

>>2439925
pony joe's then the witch

>>2439925
I vote for Guillemot's
Best to make some friends with other humans who've been here longer than us, we might learn stuff from them

>>2439925
pony joe's, the witch (probably would be good to meet other humans), then the bazaar maybe? we could get something for bonbon and lyra, or maybe something just for us.

>>2439925
Let's visit the witch.

>>2439925
Let's check out the Bazaar, and idly search for the Witch.

>>2439957 >>2439960 >>2439973
Checking out this "Guillemot" is certainly high on your priorities, but first you resolve to refuel at Pony Joe's.

The regulars here all seem the upscale sort, but not aristocracy. There's a particularly fetching cool white unicorn in the center of the establishment, wearing a black sweater-dress and beret, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and a paperback novel.

The barrister is a cream-golden unicorn, the eponymous Joe. He welcomes you. "What's your pleasure?"

Pony Joe's is a bakery, smaller than the other eateries you pass by but a very clean and stylish operation. The counter display is filled with donuts, eclaires, cookies and baclava; their entrees include hot soup, vegetarian pizzas and quiche.

>>2440107
either hot soup or the quiche, and something cool to drink as well. compliment the establishment.

I almost wish we had gone to Le Griff's just so we could make some sort of chevaline joke.

>>2440107
Let's get some soup

>>2440107
Hot soup.

>>2440138 >>2440146 >>2440155
You opt for the soup du jour—onion chowder—and soon have a nice cup of thick, creamy soup in your hands. You compliment Joe on the operation he runs.

"Thanks. I try to keep it maintained through the slow season. Most of my business is from university students, but they're all on vacation right now. It's a shame, you can meet some nice, intelligent folk here." He nods towards the oddly glamorous unicorn in the center of the floor. You silently admit there is something else about her, but you've had about enough of pretty mares for one day.
"Cool drink of water."
"Yeah, no kidding."
"No, I mean—"
"Oh. Ice?"
"Not this time, thanks."

As you sit down to lunch, you notice a few glances directed your way. You're not the only nonpony in the establishment—you count some donkeys, and a zebra—but you are probably the only human on the block. Then you realize they're not looking at you, but at the oddly magnetic unicorn in the clingy black dress at the table next to you. Then you realize she's surreptitiously taken out a sketchbook and is magicking her pencil while stealing glances at you.

>>2440284
Continue like nothing is happening. Let the mare draw.

>>2440284
unicorn drawfag at pony joe's. heh. well, might as well enjoy our soup and let her sketch away. maybe approach her once we're finished and see if we can check out her sketches.

>>2440314
>>2440325
not coughing HIPSTER before returning to your food

>>2440389
Don't offend the fancy unicorn please.

>>2440314 >>2440325
You want no trouble, at least not until you finish your soup. After emptying your bowl, you wait a moment, looking in the artist's direction to make sure she's been looking at you. You catch her eyes for an awkward split-second and finally resolve to approach her.
"I noticed you've been sketching. I really enjoy seeing art, myself... could I take a look?"
"Oh, well, it's nothing to be particularly proud of, just practicing." Her language is clear and crisp, a refined but unplaceable accent. "But if you insist... I hope you don't mind I was using you as a model. I don't often get the chance to study a human in their natural state."

Looking through her recent sketches, you first see some amazingly detailed studies of your hands: holding the spoon, holding the glass, resting on the table, etc. Every knuckle and crease in your skin, every hair is lovingly rendered in soft pencil. Next is a set of studies on your legs and feet, and then shoulders and neck, your ears. Finally, she attempted to put it all together in a full-body rendition of you hunched over a pony-size table eating soup. She's signed the last one "Rarity".

>>2440488
Complement her skill and ask about the name.

>>2440488
>study a human in their natural state
Dohoho.

>Rarity
"Rarity?
Like, the Rarity who owns the Carousel Boutique in Ponyville?
Oh man, what are the odds!
I'm from Ponyville too!"

>>2440539
Let's try to not sperg out here.

>>2440488
ask her if she's a student, and also ask if she's willing to part with some of those sketches

>>2440551
It would give us something to talk about.
Maybe we could do it with a bit less enthusiasm and a bit more class, but we should at least stay and make a bit of small talk with her other than "Hi who are you?".

>>2440539
9: The Sperg is strong with this one.
You recall seeing this name and finally put two and two together: this is Rarity, the unicorn who runs a clothesmaking business back in Ponyville!

"Wow, Rarity? THE Rarity, of Carousel Boutique? What are the odds? I'm visiting from Ponyville, too!"
"Ah... Oh, goodness! How could I have not recognized you? My apologies, um, Anon, was it?" She looks visibly flustered, not just at the awkwardness of not recognizing the only human from Ponyville but also being caught off guard by your sudden appreciation for her work and name.

>>2440513 >>2440554
"This is some great work you have here. Would you mind if I could maybe keep a few?"
"Oh, certainly, dear! But choose just one; I wanted to keep these for further study and possibly to create designs off of them." She doesn't giggle so much as give off a rising squeal of joy to know she's being appreciated.

>>2440627
The sketch of us holding a glass seems like it'd be interesting.

>>2440627
Let's keep a study of our hands.

>>2440627
one holding the spoon, definitely one holding the spoon

>>2440627
ask for the signed sketch.... er, actually i like this >>2440661

tell her you'd be interested to see what designs she comes up with in the future.

also, be sure to leave a tip for pony joe

>>2440661 >>2440672
You ask for a page of your hands holding the glass. She carefully extracts the sheet from her sketchbook and sends it to you. It's a marvelous collection of various angles and positions, even catching the beads of condensation on the outside surface and the slight refraction through the water.

[Hands Holding Glass Sketch added to inventory]

"Might I ask where you're staying? It's awful dreadful for your kind Downtown, and I'd hate to think a neighbor of mine is suffering through their winter vacation in Canterlot!"

>>2440739
Tell her that we're friends with Lyra and are staying with her and Bonbon at her parents place.

>>2440739
About that...
Should we actually tell her where we're staying? Or should we just be vague?

>>2440739
tell her that we've heard how it is downtown and we appreciate her concern. as to where we're staying, we could tell her we're a guest of a family here in canterlot, if we don't want to be specific about who we're here with. otherwise, we can just do this >>2440790

Alright, let's be nonspecific.

>>2440739
assure her that we're not in any danger and that we're here more or less on unofficially "official" business fixing our residency business

I'll have to wrap this up after we finish with Rarity, but before we can reach Guillemot. Sorry!

>>2440790 >>2440797 >>2440816 >>2440831
"Oh, I'm staying with a friend who's visiting family up here. We're far away from all that trouble—I mean, hey, I walked in here, right?"
"Ah, true. That is good to hear. Where are you headed after this, if I may ask?"

>>2440897
tell her that we were just out wandering around town, familiarizing ourselves with our surroundings. mention that we were thinking of visiting the bazzar. should we mention 'the witch'?

>>2440897
"to some ~spooooky witch~ for whatever information/advice she's worth"

>>2440936 >>2440939
"I was just wandering about Castletown to get a feel for the area. I heard there was a witch living here..."
"Oh, that darling Shana! For a human, she is quite a gem, let me tell you. Wouldn't let me draw her, though, something about pictures stealing her soul."
"Curious. What does she do, exactly?"
"Why, she's a witch, of course! And by that I mean an herbalist, alchemist, mystic healer and homoepathic remedy specialist, much like Zecora back in Ponyville. Quite popular with Canterlot humanfolk."
"Why would she be up in Castletown? I thought more humans lived Downtown."
"Well, I don't know her all that well, myself. I would visit her again today if not for previous engagements. But if we do bump into each other again, you can tell me what you learn! Maybe she'll trust a fellow human."

>>2441062
thank her and politely take our leave

>>2441062
thank her for the sketch and conversation, take care of any bill for our meal if we haven't already, and head out to our next destination (the witch, i believe)

>>2441062
Don't forget to pay and tip Pony Joe.

>>2441074 >>2441088
You thank Rarity once again and promise to take care of the sketch page before heading back to the counter to pay Joe for lunch (and tip him for the encounter with Rarity).

The Castletown bazaar is a colorful garden square populated with tents and booths, a veritable maze of stalls set into the promenade and even bleeding through the alleyways on the sides. Asking for directions to Guillemot, you find her stall in one such hidden corner, and you pass between some glass crystal dreamcatchers to enter her stall.

Amidst a mess of tchotchkes, incense holders, and elaborate tapestries, you see a curvy redhead with a yellow headband quietly meditating. It'll be a relief to have human contact again, especially with a woman so comely.

That's the third attractive stranger today. You quietly curse your fate.

[END]

That's it for now. Hope you all had fun.

Did you figure out who Kiwi Keen is? I realize I may have made a continuity error there, butt fuck it.

>>2441224
This was fun and no I don't recognize her.

Pastebin'd: http://pastebin.com/TMPtZnp9

>>2441224
thanks as always. this was a good session, looking forward to the next.

no, didn't figure it out. care to let us know?

Kiwi Keen

She had a brief cameo in Part 1.

I even highlighted it for you in the post where she gave you her name.

>>2441301
duh. wow, i feel stupid now. i'll just blame it on being tired. heh.

regardless, thanks again for the quest!

>>2441301
What was the cameo? Was she one of Lyra's online friends?

>>2441337
The fellow anthrophile.

>>2441387
oh shit i'm glad we turned her down!

fuck that would've been awkward!

and lyra would've found out like a motherfucker!

she might find out regardless! fuck!