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>>595201
>xXx Announce your presence, exit the cellar to confront guards face-to-face xXx
>**Threaten guards with Adanemzurai; issue demands for Grape Peppermint Jelly, Sweetie’s Freedom, and that nopony touches the Adanemzurai **
>xXx Get knocked out by one of the guards while staring at the Adanemzurai xXx Bad Roll Result

Last Time on My Little Dried Grapes Pone...
>Arrive at Canterlot Castle; keep an eye on a box which you believe contains the Adanemzurai
>Hear an old pone arguing with the guards about taking the chest into the Archives without paperwork
>Meet Princess Celestia, she tells you that you've been cursed and must stay under guard
>xXx Use metagaming knowledge to tell Celestia that Twilight is under the influence of Siren Sand xXx
>**Talk around your question, assure her that Twilight told you about it along with Sally**
>Escorted up to a private suite, locked into room with Sweetie Belle

>>595245
>>595245

Well, we're at net zero so far, which is better than usual.

>>595245
>**Successful Roll Convince Sweetie Belle that you are not cursed; get her to go along with your escape idea
>Search the room, find some Dresses, Fancy Horseshoes, a Glass Jar, some Parchment, Quills, and String
>Equip Dresses and restyle mane; Disguised
>Tie bedsheets together into a long rope

Raisin and her unicorn friend Sweetie Belle plan an epic escape from their posh prison in the Southern tower sweet of Canterlot Castle. Currently, the two fillies try to come up with a plan that's going to see them out of the room and back on track with their adventure... but a risky decision must be made in order to see them through. How will these prettied up fillies escape their current holdings?

That, my friends, is the question that you shall answer tonight. Let's put you in Raisin's fancy horseshoes and see if you can save her from her current state of affairs.

Good Luck.

>>595319

Alright, let's think about this: If we break the window, the guard will be alerted. The solution has to be something else.

Can we check for heating vents?

Rape the maids.

>>595319

Just to confirm, the window is locked, right?

How about this?

>don't break the window, throw the rope out it and then hide under the bed while Sweetie calls for the guard and tells him that Raisin jumped out the window and Raisin escapes out the door while hes looking

>>595387

The goal is to be stealthy. If we do that, the whole castle will be on high alert and our disguises won't do us any good.

>>595351
GAME INFO: There doesn't appear to be any heating ducts within the suite. In fact, even if there were, you wouldn't be able to identify it; you've never seen one.

>>595362
GAME INFO: There are no maids inside your suite at the moment. You also do not know what the concept of >rape is, so you would be unable to complete this action.

>>595364
GAME INFO: The window looks like it's seated firmly in its frame. You're rather positive that it wasn't meant to be opened.

>>595351

Yeah, I'm drawing blanks. Everything seems so secure. Look under the bed and around furniture.

Check Sweetie Belle's intimate places to see if there's anything else we can use.

>>595423

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.

Alright, so the only way out is through the door. Any ideas?

>>595446
>>595446
>>595446

How about no?

>>595450

We can try to lock the guard inside, but then he'll probably just break out.

>>595423

We might have to go with this >>595387

Jr, was the guard a unicorn or a pegasus?

Break the jar and use the shards of glass to shank the guard when he comes to investigate the noise.

>>595504
GAME INFO: The guard outside of your door is a Pegasus. He's rather blunt about his actions and very disciplined. From what you saw, he is also armed with a Spear.

>>595485

Yeah, they're strong.

>>595532

So we have to lure him in without breaking the window.

>>595544

Even then, what's stopping him from breaking the window himself and flying off to alert others?

We can't knock him out; his helmet would block anything we tossed at his head.

>>595571
We could stab him to death with shards of glass.

>>595571

I'm not seeing any other way, though.

Guys. Remember Jr's hint. He said escaping would be relatively easy. Dont do anything drastic.

>>595584

Absolutely not. We are an innocent filly who could never hurt anyone.

>>595611
Not for long.

>>595596

You're right. It has something to do with the guard.

Alright, shut the bathroom door, hide in a wardrobe close to the door, have Sweetie yell out that we're doing black magic in the bathroom, and then us and her bolt out and lock the door when the guard starts slamming himself against the bathroom door?

Alright, I'm seeing a few ideas here... There's really 2 ways out of the room, correct?

>Window
>Door

There's gotta be some way out of here... and a relatively easy one, at that. Or quite straightforward, at least.

>>595641

As much as I hate to say it, I can't think of anything else. Let's just hope the guard's shift is long.

>>595663

Window is a 1/4 chance of instant death, plus the sound of it shattering will alert the guard.

>>595663
Is there a vent or something in the bathroom?

>>595666
>>595641

Also, untie the blanket rope we made. We don't want him getting ideas of his own.

>>595663

You said the escape would be easy.

Ugh. I really hope we don't get game over so soon.

>>595685
GAME INFO: From what you can see at your current vantage toward the bathroom, it has a single, opulent marble wash basin, a bathtub, mirror, and a toilet. Beyond that, there isn't a single window or 'ventilation duct' anywhere in there.

>>595684

Yeah, double digit chanced of instant game over are not the sort of odds I want to be working with.

How about we jump through the window and hope a passing pegasus catches us?

>>595715

Does it have a door that might be lockable from the inside?

>>595728

The goal here is to NOT kill ourselves or get caught.

>>595742
GAME INFO: The door appears to have a keyhole, so it goes to reason that it could probably be latched from the inside.

>>595781

Let's exmine the inside lock and see if maybe we can rig it to lock from the outside, maybe using the string somehow to be able to pull a certain part through one of the door cracks.

>>595821

This might be a good idea. Worth a shot. Would definitely delay the guard while we ducked out.

>>595842
>>595821

Do we have strong? Can we get an inventory check?

>>595856

Seconding inventory check. There's got to be something that can help us.

>>595865

Thirding. We should just do this at the beginning of each session.

Hey, why don't we do a test?

Maybe we can try smashing the glass jar against a wall and see if it's loud enough for the guard to come in? He might not be able to hear a window smashing from through the door.

save

>>595914

No saving, we're on our last life.

>>595821
>>595842
You primp your manestyle quick and take a gander towards the private bathroom in your suite. You trot on up to the door, giving it a once over. Sweetie stands by the small bedsheet rope pile the two of you made, then looks on over to you.

"It'd be a good idea to go before we bust on out of here..." She dumps her supplies out of her jar quick, taking an inventory. "..I'm going to get into character for my disguise... tell me when you're ready..." In a weak french accent, she starts saying 'how do you do' a few times, cracking her voice at the end of her sentences.

You approach the door, seeing how the lock mechanism works. On the inside of the bathroom, the door has a fancy 'key' lock; there's a key that seems stuck in the door that turns the lock to secure it.

"Hmmm..."

>>595856
>>595865
>>595879
Raisin: Fancy Dress, Fancy Horseshoes
Sweetie Belle: Glass Jar, Parchment (x3), Quills, String

>>595907

But then we'd be out a jar, and still 25% chance of an instant game over isn't appealing.

>>595932

Do the quills include ink?

>>595923
please
how did you let this happen

>>595955
There was nothing we could do.
Jr ate it.

>>595955
We had two lives. Jr took one away just because.

>>595932

Try tying the string around one end of the key, pulling it to the over side of the door, shutting the door and pulling on the string so the key turns while we're on the outside?

>>595945
GAME INFO: The Quills are not laden with ink. They are stained with it, but they do not currently contain wet Ink.

>>595955
META INFO: Sorry, Anon. I ended up stealing their extra soul for hints.

>>595932

Well, we need the parchment and quills because I strongly think that retrieving the box will involve forging some paperwork somehow.

>>595978

And there's no ink inside this suite?

Fuck, there goes my idea of "Getting an autograph from a high-ranking guard and writing a note around it" plan.

>>595989

And we need the jar to carry both at the same time.

Alright, go for door plan. Tell Sweetie to grab the jars and bolt with us when the guard is focused on the bathroom door.

>>596009
GAME INFO: The suite was given a once over. Ink was not specifically looked for during Sweetie Belle's search of the desks.

>>596020

Maybe instead of rushing out, how about we tip-toe out to make no noise? Clopping on hard floors is kind of noticeable and pegasi have speed on their side.

>>596022

Look for ink before enacting plan. If it can't fit in her jar, then let us carry it in our mouth until we're outside and locked the guard in.

>>596022

Look for ink, >>596009's idea sounds genius.

The paranoia's setting in again.

I just really hope this guard thing isn't a totally separate tangent and the window really was the solution.

>>596080

How can it not be? Instant death in the double digits, plus the only way to open it is to shatter it, which involves alerting the guards.

inb4 ded

>get home
>Raisin up

Oh boy, I can't wait until things go horribly wrong like they've always been going.

>>596055
>>596066
After analyzing the door, you feel pretty confident with the plan you've cooked up in your head. "This should work.."

"Vut should verk?" Sweetie Belle speaks in a lame, indistinguishable accent. You quickly give Sweetie Belle a general run down of you plan, whisper shouting it to her as your dash over to the desks.

"...and then, we sneak out while he investigates the door."

"Hey, that should work! For a second there, I thought we were going to go out the window!" She seems excited about this sneaky plan you've concocted. As you rummage through the desk, you see a nearly empty vial of Ink jammed in the back of the drawer. You take it out of the desk.

"Oh, I didn't even see that there..." Sweetie Belle packs her items back into the jar, leaving the String out for you to use. "...so, are we doing this?" She tilts her head toward you, then adjusts her beautiful dress a bit.

>Continue with Plan?

Just reminding you all that she trusts us to make good decisions.

>>596172

Do it.

>>596172

Going out the window would make us get thrown into another suite instantly.

Go for it

>>596172
GAME INFO: To clarify, the following actions represent 'The Plan'

>Tie String to Key inside bathroom door
>Pull String, closing door and turning the lock
>You and Sweetie hide under the bed
>Have Sweetie Belle call out to the guard that you're conducting dark, evil black magic rituals in the bathroom
>When he comes in to investigate, carefully sneak on passed him
>Lock the door on your way out

>>596172

Goddammit Jr you said this would be easy.

Yes, enact the plan that is most sure to fail, except for the other plans.

>>596247

Yes, except have Sweetie be under the bed. If she's standing in the middle of the room, the guard won't think to look for her and find us hiding with her.

>>596247

Unless there's a closer hiding spot to the door, do it.

But have Sweetie Belle be out. Seems sort of suspicious under the bed.

>>596247

Engage stealth mode.

Pray.

>>596282
>>596265

What these guys said.

>>596306

Seconding praying.

>>596247

Let's just hope Raisin put her points into sneak.

I JUST DON'T KNOW ANYMORE

>>596265
>>596282
>>596318
>>596306
>>596330
>>596341
You revise your plan a little bit. "Yeah, we're going to do this... except, how about instead, you stand out in the middle of the room and call to the guard? That seems a lot less suspicious..."

Sweetie Belle agrees. "Right! Good thinking!" She stands out in the middle of the room. Quickly, you pick up the little piece of String and tie it to the key on the inside of the bathroom door. It takes a moment, but you're able to somehow maneuver the little thread through the hole and cinch it up with a simple knot. Standing on the outside of the door, you give it a tug. The door simply shuts the first few times, but then, suddenly, you hear the door click upon shutting. Testing the knob, it refuses to open.

Giddily, you scramble to your hiding spot. With a silent prayer, you call out to Sweetie. "Now!"

Sweetie Belle clears her throat. "Guard! Guard! Help!! Raisin's locked herself in the bathroom and she's doing something evil!" Sweetie Belle tries to spice it up by sounding sincere, but it kind of falls flat. Regardless, you hear the door open up. Your heart races as the Pegasus walks in.

"What's the problem?" His expression is flat. He doesn't seem to notice you, but he lurches a brow when he sees Sweetie.

(Continued)

>>596385

I immediately regret everything.

>>596385
"It's Raisin. She said she was going to use the bathroom, but then she locked herself in there! I think she's doing something evil, I'm sure of it!" Sweetie Belle's excitement shows through a little bit. Your heart pounds, hoping the guard buys your ploy.

"I'll investigate this. Hold on." The Pegasus reaches to his side for his keyring. Sweetie's eyes light up as she turns her head your way. She tilts her head toward the door with an questioning expression on her face.

>>596385

We made the wrong decision, huh?

I'm sorry.

>>596419

Run out as fast as our tippy-toeing will let us.

beckon Sweetie to grab her jar and the ink if she didn't stuff it in there.

>>596419

GOTTA GO FAST!

>>596419
Signal for sweetie to move over to somewhere where if he looks at her he wont see us while we book it for the door.

>>596419

Run while he's focused on the door.

>>596419

Continue with plan, i.e. run out, shut that door, and lock it.

>>596452

Resist our urge to call the guard a shazbot and run out with our comrade.

>>596443
>>596452
>>596454
>>596459
>>596467
>>596480
You carefully slide out from under the bed, picking up Sweetie Belle's Glass Jar filled with Parchment, Quills, and Ink. You take on a very stealthy stance, tip-toeing toward the open door. The guard uses his wings to feather through his large collection of keys. Suddenly, as you're moving out with Sweetie, he speaks.

"You'd do well to open this door right now, young lady. If I must find this key and unlock it myself, you'll be in serious trouble with Her Highness... do you understand?" He threatens the door as he continues looking through his keys.

Within a few moments, you and Sweetie have reached the threshold of the main room doors. Silently, you trade your Glass Jar to Sweetie Belle and pull the big door shut. You notice that the door has a keyhole by the knob...

"...I don't have a key..."

Sweetie Belle jumps up excitedly, carrying the jar in her mouth. Muffled, she repeats 'go go go' around the lip of the jar, heading down the stairs as quickly as she can without tripping.

>>596419
Kill the guard and take his keys and spear.

>>596547

FUUUUUUUUUUCK

Well, run down the stairs, try to put as much distance as we can between us and the guard.

>>596547

Follow Sweetie.

>>596547

Alright chucklenuts, let me bring up the pastebin so I can remember what the directions are.

>>596630

>You continue to follow the guard, noting the hallways you walk down. From the Chest where it sits currently, right outside of the upper docks, you have gone straight. You take a left down another hallway, then take a right as you near the end. You ascend up a spiral staircase and find yourself outside once more. A cool breeze washes over you.

>You continue along to another flight of stairs. It spirals up an opulent white tower, ending at a large, grand door. "Make yourselves at home. I will be at the door if you require my immediate assistance. Inform me if Raisin attempts to harm you." The guard stands by the open door, ushering you both inside. As soon as you cross the threshold, the door slams shut. You hear a click.

>>596649

You're a lifesaver.

>>596649

So, go down the stairs, take a left, make a right, and go straight.

Hurry at first, but then walk normally so we don't arouse suspicion.

>>596684

Keep on the lookout for a guard in armor that seems more decorated than others so he can give us his "autograph"

>>596604
>>596614
Panicking a little bit, you follow after Sweetie as fast as your hooves will take you. The Fancy Horseshoes you and Sweetie have on make a light glassy sound as they clop against the stairs, but you're certain the guard shouldn't be able to hear you behind a closed door.

As you reach the bridge heading toward the castle, you hear the doors up in the tower burst open. You and Sweetie dash the last bit of the way and hide inside an alcove. You hear his wings beat through the air as he flies passed an open window right outside the alcove. He seems to be heading toward Celestia's throne room.

"Uh oh..." Sweetie Belle whispers. "...thank Celestia we've got these disguises on..." She adjusts her shoes a little bit, then sits down against the wall. "Alright... let's go get our stuff back. Lead the way, Raisin..."

Ahead of you is another alcove that connect to two bridges going in opposite directions. If you continue straight, you'll be heading down a stairway.

>>596698

Time is of the essence, let's find the white chest first and make sure it's still at the docks.

>>596699

Go straight, according to >>596649

Did we ever decide on our psuedonym?

>>596699

Down the staircase, hurry up.

We made the wrong decision, didn't we?

>>596749

Purple Heart and Writesalot.

>>596710

I agree, but we shouldn't rush out as soon as we see it. Celestia probably knows we'll make a beeline to it.

We really should have tried the window idea, huh?

>>596764

Not snooty enough. I say we call ourselves Amethyst Moneybags. There's got to be A family in Canterlot with that name.

>>596699

Stairs, left, right, straight.

Tell Sweetie to let us do any talking.

>>596782

Amethyst Jewel.

Still vote on calling Sweetie Writesalot.

>>596808

That's a pretty name.

>>596684
>>596710
>>596737
>>596759
You head toward the next alcove, letting Sweetie Belle follow close behind. As you start heading towards the stairs, she stops you in the bridge alcove. "Wait!"

"What? What is it?"

Sweetie Belle fixes your mane up quick, making it look prissy again. "It's one thing to look fancy, it's another to ACT fancy." Sweetie Belle stands back, then tilts her head back, letting her nose go high up into the air. "Rich ponies always walk around like this."

You take the information to heart, mimicking the pose. "Alright, then let's get going. We don't have much time."

You descend the stairs, then immediately trace your steps backwards in your mind. "Right... left... straight... that should bring us back to the docks." As you exit the staircase, you take an immediate right, walk a distance, then go left. You're down a familiar hallway, but as you round the corner, you see a set of ponies ahead. They look very classy.

"I say, young filly, are you wearing a Hoity Toity #29?" The elegant mare adjusts her spectacles. "...and a Diamond Moon Elegant Design Limited Edition?" She approaches. "You two have such refined taste..."

Her husband comes up to her side. "You wouldn't happen to be Lady Velvet's daughters, would you?"

The guards seem to be patrolling around the hallway calmly. They don't recognize you.

>>596808
>>596782
>>596829
GAME INFO: You've currently going to call yourself Amethyst Jewel.

>>596834
"My appologies, sir, but no."
Thank them for the compliments, and compliment their shit in return.
Give introductions, be clasy as fuck, but say that you are visiting from away.
And as much as we would like to stay, our dear mother is surely wondering where we've gotten to and we must be going.

>>596834

"No, but I've met her. I'm a Jewel filly. Everypone who's anypone in Canterlot has heard of us. I'd love to chat, but if you excuse me, I must be going. Perhaps my parents can do business with you. Ciao!"

>>596834

>That feel when Jr can't trick us and exploit our poor memory.

Haha, the tables have turned this one time and you'll probably be extra harsh on the next few challenges.

META INFO: Be careful what you say to these two. You have no idea who they are, but they are at Canterlot Castle. How you interact with them may be integral to your success.

>>596834

Do >>596877
>>596880

Then proceed to the docks. Have Sweetie watch our backs once we're out of earshot off anyone, but have her go first to scope out the docks.

>>596930

Uhh, oh shit.

"Why yes. Celestia let me roam about the castle as long as I don't go into any of the forbidden corridors."

>>596930

Do we really want to lie to them? What can we possibly have to gain?

>>596908
META INFO: Yeah, the pastebins really act to defuse a lot of memory trickery. I was kinda hoping you guys would stick with the same directions instead of reversing them or something, but I should know better. You're Raisin Questers, after all.

>>596930

Alright, change my vote to yes, but be extra careful what we say around them. Say nothing about our parents unless the two specifically ask about them.

>>596968

Yes

Potentially a lot.

Let's play along for a while. Introduce ourselves as Amethyst and our loyal companion Writesalot.

>>597017

Fine, but if this backfires then don't blame me.

I'll bet they won't hesitate to rat us out once they hear the guards are on the lookout for a purple filly.

>>596956
>>596989
>>597017
You quickly realize that these two ponies are probably somewhat important, so you decide to go along with their assumption.

"Why, yes, of course!" You primp your mane. Sweetie Belle follows your lead. "I am Amethyst. This is my... loyal companion... Writesalot." Sweetie Belle nods, holding her writing supplies in her mouth.

The jovial gentlepone gives you a warm smile. "Spllllllendid! Tell your mother we have been having ever so many rousing adventures with our new airship!" He uses his telekinetic magic to pluck his monocle out and clean it up. "...Velvet is staying in the West Suite, correct? We'd ever so love to drink tea with her this evening." His wife gives him a sharp glance.

You see a small gaggle of guards rush by and head down the hall from where you just came. Sweetie Belle holds her composure, but you can hear her breathing a little faster. One of the guards gives Sweetie Belle a double take.

>>597128

"Airship? Oh, I love airships! Can you show me?"

>>597128

Casually put a hoof around Sweetie to comfort her, and also don't make eye contact with any of the guards.

>>597128

Oh, this is rich.

Tell them that your mother is usually busy, but maybe if they showed us their airship then we can "suggest" a tea party.

>>597128

Disregard guards, acquire airship.

think a little about how we can possibly backstab them and steal their flying boat. Look for subtle personality weaknesses you can play off of.

>>597198

Exploit that shit, nigga.

So the question remains, how do we get the box?

>>597255

Let's play it by ear for a little bit.

Maybe try to walk so that the couple is between us when we pass some guards, just in case.

>>597160
>>597198
>>597226
>>597241
"Airship? Oh, I love airships! Can you show me?"

The big stallion laughs lightly. "Ah, a chip off the old block, I see?" He tilts his head slightly. "I'd think you'd spend enough time on board one that you'd be sick of them by now."

His wife chimes in. "Dear, it must run in the family." She gives a light, feminine laugh. "Airship design is a very prestigious business... one of Lord Tackweld's heirs should at least be somewhat interested in the trade."

The guards in the hallway seem to be suspicious of the group that just ran passed. They start whispering to one another as you talk with the rich couple.

"Good heavens... there certainly are a lot of guards out and about today." The stallion finally takes notice to the numerous guards patrolling the halls. "Whatever could it be about, one must wonder..."

>>597309

ACT CASUAL

>>597309
Who knows what the princesses do most of the time?

And yeah, we've always loved airships, it would be just spectacular to be able to take a look at theirs, if they didn't mind showing off for a little while.

Guards should ignore a family of clearly wealthy ponies all walking together.

>>597309

"Yeah, weird."

Maybe huddle close to them, maybe make casual chat.

>>597384

Yeah. If they pull us over, we have to have the couple vouch for us. Ask him what kind of airship he pilots. Just ask questions and let him talk; the less we say, the better.

>>597309

>The less we say, the less shit we're going to get wrong.

ANYWAYS, follow the rich couple and think about how we can make them our mind slaves. They're our ticket out of this dump.

>>597309

"Probably some ruffian. I'm sure the Princess can handle it. After all, she handled Whats-his-Name a while back promptly."

Talk fancy.

>>597458

As much as I hate to use the box again, we might have to. Flying an airship ourselves will probably turn out like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gZey_ycYh0

>>597384
>>597390
>>597419
>>597458
>>597492
>Casual Fancy Chatter
You can hear Sweetie Belle getting a little nervous, but remarkably, she doesn't make a peep. She's putting on a heck of a show.

"Oh, do tell me more! Do you fly it yourself?"

He lifts his head up a little, closing his eyes proudly. "Why, but of course! I've been piloting dirigibles and flying aircraft of all sorts since I was just a young lad! I remember my first Hot Air Balloon I received from father on my 6th birthday..." He starts reminiscing in his past exploits.

Suddenly, a guard comes up to Sweetie Belle. "Excuse me. Young filly, are you not the friend of Raisin that was assigned to keep watch of her in the Southern Tower?" Sweetie Belle is rife with fear. If you didn't know any better, you'd say her heart stopped then and there.

Offended, the unicorn stallion butts in. "I beg your pardon!" He pushes you and Sweetie Belle to his side. "Do you know who you're talking to?"

The guard wears a very embarrassed expression. "I...I'm sorry, I..."

The rich stallion gets right up in the guard's face. "This is Amethyst's servant, the servant of the daughter of Lady Velvet..." He pauses for a moment, pushing his snout into the guard's. "...that's Lord Tackweld's daughter's servant you just touched."

His wife comes up between him and the guard. "Darling, please, he's just a guard. Leave him be."

The offended gentlepony stands down. "I'm sorry, dear. I take extreme offense to rudeness from such lowly... 2nd class servants." He cleans his monocle again, looking away from the guard. "Leave us."

The guard sheepishly backs off. The other guards seem to be much less interested in you and Sweetie Belle.

>>597655

AHAHAHAHA YES

Feels good to be making some good decisions for once.

Continue to airship, act even snootier.

>>597655
Thank him, smile apologetically at sweetie when they aren't looking and give her a quick hug.

So is he going to lead us to our escape mechanism or what?

>>597655

Proceed to airship.

Whisper to Sweetie good job.

>>597730

A hug should do. Don't want to do anything that would make the rich couple suspicious.

>>597708
Still need to get our box first.

>>597749

Speaking of the box, how are we going to get it? Our writing supplies will probably come in handy, but I'm afraid to approach a guard for a signature because they're on alert, and I doubt the rich couple have any government standing.

>>597655

Thank the rich pony for defending a helpless noble filly.

Did we ever get his name? We might want to ask that

>>597784

Let's just wait and see what kind of security it has.

So, I see you guys kind of want to go into that richie-rich airship, eh?
How do you plan on doing that?

>>597784

We should probably hang back a bit when we get to the docks, just in case the guards have orders to arrest any filly that goes anywhere near it.

>>597865
>>597865

Well, we last saw the box at the docks, which we're presumably being led to.

>>597865

I thought the plan was to exploit their kindness and somehow create a diversion to get the box, then escape gallantly.

>>597865
We asked if he wanted to show it to us and he seemed interested, we do need to get the box and the rest of our crap before we can leave, but it will be far safer getting lead around by this guy than wandering around ourselves.

The ideal situation is:
He leads us to the airship dock, which is in the direction of the box, shows it to us and we make the appropriate appreciative noises, take our polite leave and get the box, return and leave via airship.

>>597865

Uhh, they let us on and show us around?

>>597920
META INFO: I'm seeing some ideas for getting into the airship or going for the box. Currently, you're still in the hallway with a now slightly agitated Rich Stallion and his Rich Mare. You are not moving.

>>597931

Maybe we can trade off the writing supplies, have Sweetie Belle keep them occupied while we "slip off to the little filly's room" to do our thieving.

>>597967
I don't think we want to get into the airship yet, just know where it is, because its sounding like the best plan for escape.

>>597972
We might need the writing supplies, Jr keeps mentioning paperwork in relation to the chest.

>>597967

So the box ISN'T at the docks? I thought that was where we last saw it.

If not, then have Sweetie go with them and we can meet them at the docks. We won't be long, having been in this castle often we know our way around.

>>597998

I meant Sweetie gives them to us.

>>598007

If is isn't at the docks, then the guy obviously got the right paperwork.

>>598007
>>597972

The moment we go off alone, we're going to get arrested, you know that.

Maybe ask the mare to escort us around. Say that we don't like wandering the castle alone.

>>597967

Alright, so Sweetie and stallion go to airship, Sweetie gives us writing supplies, ask mare to escort us to...somewhere?

If she asks, tell them that mother always tells us to practice good penmanship wherever we go, or something.

Here's what I've gathered so far:

>Have the Rich Mare escort you around the castle... for some reason
>Take Sweetie Belle's writing supplies
>Have Rich Stallion keep Sweetie Belle over at the airship

Does this sound about right? Proceed with plan?

>>598180

If the box isn't at the docks, then I guess.

>>598180
For now, lets just get lead to the docks to look at their airship.

>>598180

Just to be clear, TO RAISIN'S KNOWLEDGE, she last saw the box at the dock, right?

>>598180

The excuse we should use is that we need to go to the bathroom. That way, we can hope around if we say that the bathrooms are too dirty for a noblefilly like us to use.

>>598213
GAME INFO: The last time Raisin checked, the White Chest that she believes contains the Adanemzurai is still near the docks, just outside the entrance. The last she saw, an old pony with thick glasses and a blue rod was badgering the guards for paperwork.

>>598213

Yeah, I'm a bit confused at this. I thought the box was at the docks or at least near it.

>>598249

Oh, okay. To the docks it is. The less we have to travel, the better.

>>598249

That's what I thought. Go to the docks and continue asking questions and flattering our escorts.

>>598249

We can work at the docks. Maybe use the excuse that we'd hate to interrupt mid tour, so we'll need to freshen up before we get started.

>>598322

Sounds like a good idea.

>>598322
>>598291
>>598276

The guards are probably expecting us at the docks. Let's be prepared to ask to go to the bathroom right before we pass the doorway to the docks, in case the area is swarming with guards.

>>598276
>>598207
>>598291
>>598322
>>598337
As the proud stallion begins to calm down a bit, you chip in your request to go check out his amazing, fantastic airship that your 'dad' built for him.

"Oh, goodness. That whole debacle with the incompetent guardsman made me lose my train of thought." He adjusts his fancy mane and clears his throat. "Right this way, then. I believe we just passed the docks a moment ago."

You follow behind the couple, making sure to keep a little distance as to not step on the Rich Mare's elegant dress. You hold your noses up high... as you walk, you hang back a little bit. "Good job, Sweetie..." You give her a little nuzzle on the cheek, reassuring her that everything's good now. She breathes a sigh of relief.

"We've sailed all over Equestria in this fantastic new ship!" The Rich Stallion begins speaking. "I just cannot believe how smooth this one glides through even the choppiest of skies! We never feel so much as a single bit of shake or shock inside, isn't that right, dear?"

"Absolutely. This is truly your Father's greatest masterpiece to date, Amethyst." The mare compliments.

You approach the entrance to the airdock. As you near, you feel a wonderfully calm sensation course through your body. "It's near." You whisper very quietly to yourself. That familiar, calming breeze seems to carry through your body, pulling you close like a loving embrace. You know your treasure can't be far off...

Sure enough, you see an elderly pony reading a very long scroll over the White Chest. He's squinting over it, starting at the very top. He mutters to himself as you pass. Two exhausted guards wait patiently as he slowly reads through over it.

(Continued)

>>598458
Through the glass windows, you see the shadows of many guards. "My... what an... 'aged' fellow, yes?" The Rich Stallion chortles over his shoulder to his wife. She giggles softly.

>>598458

inb4 we're descended upon by guards.

>>598458

Okay, so, how do we do this? It's going to require finesse.

>>598503

Well, I doubt we can just make a forgery.

>>598503

too risky to ask for a guard. We might just have to.

>>598554

I bet those guards will recognize us.

goddammit, we should have got an autograph from Celestia.

>>598561

We could forge Celestia's signature.

>>598572

FUCK
NO

>>598572

Yeah, there is no way that can end horribly, fucknut.

I bet that guy knows forgeries when he sees them.

So our options for getting the box are either forge something or distract the guards and grab it.

>>598606
META INFO: According to the ideas your team has put forth, this would seem to be the case.

I will say that there's another way to get that White Chest, but it may be too early in the morning to consider the option.

>>598476

Maybe we can tell the rich stallions that the box is pretty and we want it.

>>598630
>>598606

Maybe we can pressure the rich couple into getting it?

Tell them that we'd really like it and maybe they can pull some strings.

>>598635
>>598662

Well, this is better than forgery and stealing.

>>598662
>>598635

Tell them if they did we'd speak really highly of them to our parents. We only want to see it for a second...

Give them the sad eyes.

>>598662
Seems unlikely that theyd just hand it to some random couple, the guards wont want to give up something dangerous and the old guy won't want to give it to anyone without the right paperwork.

>>598630

god fucking dammit Jr, it's a fucking constant uphill battle with you.

If it's not either of those, then what?

>>598678

We could ask Sweetie to go get an autograph from Celestia.

>>598692

MAYBE IF WE GIVE THEM THE PAPER AND INK SO THEY CAN WRITE PROPER PAPERWORK

If you have any better ideas, shoot.

>>598727

Bad idea, The guard probably told Celestia that she's our accomplice since we escaped with her.

>>598727

NEVER SEND ANYONE TO DO ANYTHING ON THEIR OWN, HAVE YOU EVEN BEEN PLAYING LONG?

I...I just don't know anymore.

Everything seems so terrible. It's got to be something involving paperwork.

>>598635
>>598662
>>598678
>>598687
>>598692
As you pass by the White Chest, a sudden idea strikes you.

"My, what a beautiful chest..." You put on your best 'want' expression in your repertoire. Sweetie Belle whispers 'fancy' over to you, cueing you to look down your nose at it.

The Rich Stallion leading the way stops for a moment and turns. "...you mean that wretched thing over there by the old dud and his witless guards?" As he looks at the chest, he stops. "Hmmm... now that you mention it... it does seem important..."

"Honey, come. We were just about to board the airship." The Rich Mare pleads for her husband not to get distracted. Ignoring her pleas, he's only encouraged to approach the small group.

"Excuse me, gentleponies." The guards stop and turn. The Stallion continues. "I see that you're having a slight debate over that chest there. Is it up for sale?"

The guards look dumbfounded. "Absolutely not. This chest is property of the Canterlot Archives..."

The old pony drops the scroll he was reading. "Not right now it isn't! Who made this for you two dimwits?!" He shakes the scroll.

"Princess Celestia. Can you please get this thing out of the hallway, old man?" The guards groan as the reluctant old codger is nothing but infuriated with their words.

The Stallion butts in again. "Excuse me, but I want to buy this Chest for Amethyst." He takes a dramatic pause. "...Lady Velvet's daughter?"

The guards look a bit concerned. "...Lady Velvets... daughter?" They look around him and stare you down. One of them opens his eyes up wide. "...R..Raisin? Is that Raisin?!?"

>>598834

GOD FUCK NO.

>>598834
Shitfuck
Feign confusion.
What would such a high bred filly like us be doing with such a common name?
Look plaintivly at the rich stallion.

>>598834

Oh God, shit, uhh.

>>598834

Are they carrying spears?

>>598887
GAME INFO: These guards appear to be unarmed escorts. They were with you when you initially came into the airdocks.

>>598887

If they aren't, explode at them and ask them how dare they confuse you for some lowlife mud pony named after a fruit.

why don't you ziggers move to the newer thread?

>>598903

And the chest doesn't appear to be bolted, does it?

>>598903

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

>>598933
This one probably still won't die for a long time, although I actually don't know wich page its on.
And now if someone wants to read the thread its all in one archive link.

...Pull the race card?

So all purple ponies look alike? Huh?

>>598942
GAME INFO: The chest does not appear to be bolted shut. You're not sure how the chest is opened; you only saw Luna open it with her magic once.

>>598873
>>598928
I think this is pretty much all we can do right now.

What'shisname should jump in to defend our honour.
Hopefully we look different enough that he isn't completely sure.

>Lie
>Get arrested just to be sure
>Thrown in maximum security prison to rot
>Game Over

>Fight
>Guards are quicker, faster more agile than us
>Even if we're able to get the box, we have to use it's powers for tons of damage control
>Guards see the light from through the windows
>Descend upon us violently
>Game Over.

Alright,

Half as long, twice as bright. Don't be a pussy, tell Sweetie to bum rush the chest with us.

>>598979

"I thought Equestria was a place where a pony wouldn't be judged by the color of their fur but by the content of their wallets!"

>>599027

Rush only if our racist rant is clearly not working.

>>598982

How come we have come this far, only for this?

>>599104
>>599104

FUCK YOU IT'S NOT GAME OVER UNLESS JR WRITES IT

>>599104

We can still win this.

Rape the chest.

>>599095
>>599063

But they were the ones who escorted us. There's not way they can see through our disguise.

Maybe say that if a filthy farm pony wants it, then you want nothing to do with the chest and just leave it alone.

>>599021
>>598873
>>598928
>>598979
>>599063
Immediately, you keep your calm and feign incredible offense. "What!? 'Raisin'? That sounds like some dirty... Ponyville dirt farmer name!" You scoff. Sweetie Belle sets her jar down.

"How DARE you insult Lady Amethyst by calling her a small fruit!" She looks around, unsure if her yelling has helped the situation. A small gathering of guards starts to form around your group. The Stallion looks about.

"What is this? Raisin? Do you even know who you're talking to?" He looks at all the serious guards. "And what is this 'Raisin' you speak of?"

The guard by the chest walks forward, looking you over suspiciously. "Raisin is a small, purple filly with blue eyes..." He looks directly into your eyes. "...that is currently supposed to be under lock and key of the Royal Guard. She's been cursed by the item in this chest."

The Rich Stallion looks at you, noticing several of the traits matching up. You keep your nose up in the air, feigning repulsion. "Are we looking at the same filly here?" The Stallion continues. "No filthy farmer pony would have a mane this well groomed, nor a dress this expensive."

The guard who called you out stops for a moment. He rubs his chin. "...now that you mention it..." The other guards shake their heads. "...I...I might have made a mistake... she DOES look a lot like our suspect, however..."

(Continued)

Guys, I'm starting to nod off a bit... I may have to call it a night soon

We should have ditched the fucking rich couple.

>>599229
MY HEART IS POUNDING ON ITS OWN!

>>599229

PULL THE RACE CARD

PULL THE RACE CARD

>>599229

You can't leave us on a cliffhanger

>>599229
"I swear, these guards today. They'll go to no end to pester their superiors!" The Rich Stallion starts getting a bit loud.

The guards back down. "Sir, we're terribly sorry. Amethyst here looks almost EXACTLY like our suspect... and Raisin is currently missing from her chambers. The castle has been on high alert for a few minutes now."

"My word! A criminal running amiss in the Castle?" The Rich Mare gasps. "Honey, what are we still doing in here? We should go to the ship until this matter is resolved!"

The Rich Stallion nods his head. "Yes, let's." He turns to you and Sweetie Belle. "Amethyst, you should go find your mother. Let her know we're at the airdocks; I do so ever want to have her over for a spell..." His wife rolls her eyes again. "You're welcome aboard anytime!"

The Rich couple starts heading out toward the docks. The guard that called you out looks embarrassed. "I...I'm so sorry. You're not going to tell your mother about this, right?" His buddy bumps into him, then nods towards the chest.

"We've got more important things to deal with besides your career. C'mon."

Sweetie Belle finally breathes again. She stands frozen in place, waiting for you to make a move. "...I can't believe..."

>>599358

>No sassy purple filly

I don't fucking care. We got sooooo fucking lucky.

Mind telling us the odds on that one?

>>599358
Lucky fucking roll. I had a 1/3 chance of you guys being called out by your Rich Stallion buddy.

>>599395
Finally one fucking piece of luck.
Is this it for the day?

>>599358

Well, at least no game over.

Still have no fucking clue how we're going to get the box.

I was really hoping we'd at least get out of the castle this session

Jr, you can't complain about this quest taking long if you're throwing all this shit at us

Okay, we know at least it involves the paper and quill for sure.

Question is, how?

We're free to roam about the castle, but I'll bet every guard will be looking for us soon enough.

>>599457

We might have to go for the autograph idea. We'll have to move fast, and Sweetie will have to be the one to do it.

>>599409
META INFO:
Considering that I've been trying to get you guys captured for the last hour and a half to no avail, yeah, I'd say count your blessings and wrap it up for tonight.

I guess we're going to be going another night on Raisin Quest after all... even after Sweetie's disguise was blown back up in the tower when you guys started. Every guard roll, a 1/2 or 1/3 chance of arousing suspicion with your Rich friends and having them dump you off.

>>599428
META INFO:
Hey, I'd rather have a fun story than a >ALRIGHT GUYS, YOU ESCAPED! BATTLE BIG BIRD, GOOD JOB! GOODBYE TEZEL! LOL! I want to make sure that I can appreciate the quest when I look back on it to improve on my future questing abilities.

I enjoy writing for you guys and making good stories. I know tonight was kinda rough/put you guys on edge... and honestly, I was trying to get you guys nabbed by the guard... but let's see where this lucky path takes us.

We should play up the guard that is currently terrified of us.
They think we aren't Raisin now, and know that we are already curious about what's in the box.
Suggest that we would be way less likely to remember about this when our mother asks us how our walk went if we get to peek in the box.

>>599495

Maybe I can breathe easy for now.

Friday, Saturday, what do you have in mind?

>>599495
META INFO: Hold up, could do one or two moves more, I suppose. I'm really tired at the moment, but if you guys really want, I can go a move or two more.

>>599495

No, I love Raisin. You getting tired and rushing through things is what I'm afraid of. trust me, I want to see this end, but I'd rather take bad end than to be handed it on a silver platter.

>>599533
>>599533

Nah, maybe we should stop here so everyone can have some time to think. These next few actions will require some careful thought and planning.

>>599533
I could stop if you want. Don't want to grind on if you don't want to.

Next quest when?

>>599533

Really, what can we do in a single move? It's not like we can just walk up to the first guard we see and get an autograph. Fuck, that might not even be the solution.

>>599508
Also, before you leave, is it just the two guards and the old guy around now?
Everyone else has left, and the other guards can't see us right?

>>599603

What else can it be? We can't cast magic, how do we even know we don't have to unlock the box while we're here in Canterlot because we can't cast magic?

>>599579
Alrighty, let's think here... I want to do an art stream probably on Saturday, so possibly Sunday? I think I should gather my notes up like I did with tonight's quest and make a couple of paths for you guys to possibly take.

It's getting interesting, I must say. The rolls have almost ALL been in your favor tonight.

Other than that, I'll catch you guys Sunday probably.

>>599613
GAME INFO:
Right now, the only two guards really paying you any attention are the two by the chest and the old pony.

>>599624
>>599624

I don't know. I just don't know.

>>599648

Okay, Sunday is fine. Let's hope we don't end up postponing until Wednesday like, what, the past two sessions?

>>599624
>>599652
>>599603

Why is no one thinking about >>599508

please respond

>>599648

What would have happened if we didn't have pastebinanon to tell us the right way back to the docks?

Capcha: Questmu Facio,

>>599700
Someone would have found it in the archive.

>>599687

That would be too suspicious. We're walking on THIN FUCKING ICE right now.

>>599680
Yeah, it's been some busy shit. Really sorry about that. The one night I got mild food poisoning from eating shitty burgers from a local restaurant; never again. The other have mostly been school/work related. I seriously hate telling you guys I'm planning on doing something a specific night and then moving it. It irks me in a bad way.

>>599700
META INFO:
If you would not have followed your exact path back out, you would have wound up getting lost in the Castle. More than likely, you would have ran into a guard that was alerted to your escape, resulting in almost immediate imprisonment (1/8 chance of pulling off convincing snob)

>>599648

>Art stram

AWWW YEAH I'll be there.

>>599743

I fucking knew that those specific directions were for a reason.

Also, just for visualization, or friend isn't Fancy Pants, is he?

>>599743

I hope Leth joins us next time, it seemed a little empty in here.

He is the smartest of us.

>>599786
GAME INFO: Your friend is NOT Fancy Pants. He is an entirely different yet extremely Rich pony with a very, very beautiful wife who looks nothing like Fleur