>>816452
>xXx Yank on pin xXx 1/3 chance of trigger chest trap
>**Pin Removed**
>Open the White Chest, wrap Adanemzurai inside of dress
>**Convince guard that bundled dresses are all the rage in fashion** 1/5 chance of failure, modified to 2/5 chance due to lack of significant chosen number
>Have Sweetie Belle wrap up the writing supplies (Glass Jar, Quills, Parchment, Empty Ink Bottle) in her dress
>Go out onto airdock balcony, begin inspecting chariots for your old supplies
>Apprehended by guard that asked you to leave the chariots alone
>--Tell Sweetie that you planned on taking over the guard—
>Send Sweetie to distract guard while you sneak up and take over his mind
>--Bail out of plan, go to airship instead—
>Wind messes up Raisin’s mane (1/6 chance while on balcony)
>Enter airship, invited to stay in private lodgings
(Continued)

RAISIN PLS GO.

>>816466
In a small dark cabin aboard a rich unicorn couple’s airship, Raisin and her friend Sweetie Belle dump their belongings onto the posh bedding provided for them and prepare to enact a bold plan. Whatever this bold plan is, the two fillies must find a way to reach the Castle in the Sand… and fast.

Will they succeed in the wild adventure ahead? Only you, the questers, with a little bit of luck, will be able to decide Raisin’s fate. Again, you take on the role of our poor purple pony, Raisin, as you attempt to shutdown Tezel’s operations permanently, restore peace to Equestria… and recover your good name.

Good luck.

>>816519

She'll be going to Pony Hell in a bit.

>>816526

INVENTORY

FUCKING

CHECK

>>816526
inv check
then make out with sweetie belle

>>816526
Rape the maids.

>>816544
GAME INFO:
Raisin: Fancy Horsehoes
Sweetie Belle: Fancy Horseshoes

(Dress bundles are on the bed, not currently in inventory.
Raisin Dress Bundle: Adanemzurai
Sweetie Dress Bundle: Glass Jar, Parchment, Quills, Empty Ink Jar)

>>816526

Alright, since you fucking faggot cowards lost us our slingshots, we need a pegasus.

Don't know how we're going to get one, but we NEED one.

Anyways, tell weetie we need to commandeer this airship and ask her if she has any ideas.

>>816526

Tell Sweetie that we were really scared of using the golden box earlier, but we don't see any other choice here unless she has any brighter ideas.

>>816526
Put our dress back on and tell Sweetie to do the same. Hide the Adanemzurai and tell Sweetie to stay and make sure no one else touches it and hurt by it. After that we should head out to look for the ponies that own this ship.

>>816584
>>816610
You make sure that the nosy Pegasus guard isn't flapping around your window. Peeking through the shades quick, you make sure he isn't trying to listen in on your conversation.

Sweetie Belle looks around, then spots a candle on a nearby dresser. "It's a little dark in here..." As she searches around for a way to light it, you close the drapes and turn to face her.

"Sweetie Belle... we need to takeover this ship."

She looks at you, though it's hard to see. She continues feeling around for a stompstarter. "W..what? Takeover the ship? Why in Equestria do we need to do that?" She sounds a little nervous.

"We've gotta stop Tezel. If we can fly over there in this airship quick, I can whoop his stone tail and have us back home before breakfast."

She shakes her head. "Why do we need to stop this 'Tezel' guy anyways? Who is he?" She finally gets her hooves on a small stompstarter. "Gonna light up this candle quick..."

>>816738

Grab it, let US light the candle.

Knowing Sweetie, she'll light the whole ship on fire.

>>816738

Oh hey, and item. Let's light the candle and put it in our jar.

>>816738

Tell her we THINK that he MIGHT be the one who created the box and is behind all the unicorn disappearances, including the spell that made Sweetie's sister a bit crazy.

Try to pass it off as something we're not totally sure about, like we pieced together pieces from books and what Sally told us.

>>816738
Tell Sweetie that we will light the candle. After we light it tell her that King Tezel is a giant unicorn made of stone who have abducted and brainwashed a bunch of unicorns to help him make a warrior he can use to attack Celestia. We learned all this from Sally, Celestia, and some of Twilight's books.

>>816822
>Tell her we THINK that he MIGHT be the one who created the box

Just asking to make sure, but you know that isn't the case, right?

>>816738

Calm Sweetie and tell her that she needs to trust you. Something bigger than the two of us is going down and she needs to be strong.

inb4 we're in the ship's gunpowder room and we blow up

>>816849

Yeah, but we have to pass it off as something that we're guessing to Sweetie. We can't just say "herp, I've died and come back to save y'allz;" we have to make it sound believable.

>>816784

The stompstarter I mean, fuck.

>>816879
>Bed in the gunpowder room
1,000 niggawatts

>>816738
lets let a little light into the room from the window while the candle is lit, then close it afterwards, just in case

>>816952

Yeah, let's.

>>816766
>>816784
You stop Sweetie Belle quick. "Here, let me get it. Don't want to burn yourself, right?"

"...I've used a Stompstarter before..." Sweetie Belle whines a bit as you take it from her hooves. With one good kick, you manage to spark up the candle. Carefully, you set the candle back on its holster and let it's light fill the room. You begin to take in how grandeur this room truly is; not a single bit was spared in making sure this room would impress a guest.

You drop the Stompstarter inside of Sweetie's Glass Jar. It barely fits.

>>816822
>>816828
>>816850
You decide to try and explain yourself. "Okay, we don't really have much time to talk. I found out a few things about this whole curse, Sally's elixir, this..." You hesitate a moment, drinking in the lustrous sheen of the Adanemzurai. "...this Golden Box... they're all the reason that some of the unicorns we've seen lately are acting a little funny."

Sweetie Belle nods her head. "Um... okay... I think I understand... But who's Tezel?"

"He's some giant stone pony that lives in the West mountains that's making all this stuff happen. I have a feeling that Sh...this box can stop him."

>>816952
>>816973
As you explain yourself to Sweetie, you pull the drapes open a little bit. "We need to get there so I can... do something... I don't know what, with this box to stop Tezel. Otherwise, we're all going to be in a lot of trouble."

You watch a tan feather drift by the window.

>>817021

Put on our dress and yank the windowshade back while sticking our tongue out.

>>817021
>You watch a tan feather drift by the window.

Close the drapes, whisper in Sweetie's ear that we need to use the box to check on something, then put one hoof one the box so we can get a feel for everyone that is nearby. Don't actually do anything with the box, just feel.

>>817021
Tan? I I can't think of any tan pegasus, what color was the guard?

>>817021

Either we're being watched or our good friend Griffy sally is here to bust us out.

I hope it's the latter.

>>817083
GAME INFO: The guard that was poking around earlier was a tan shade in color.

>>817089
>The boss in Raisin Quest 4 is Griffy
>There is no Good End

>>817076

I vote this, but close our eyes when we're reaching out for we don't scare her anymore with our glowy-eyes.

>>817142
Better not, using that thing for anything has a chance of something bad happening and we already know it's the guard outside. Let's close the drapes and tell Sweetie to stay quiet.

>>817142
This. While we are whispering to her make sure that she knows that a guard may be listening in on us and that our eyes are going to glow when we touch the box.

>>817091

Alright, so we're being watched.

Which means they probably won't let us leave.

Maybe we should try to get the rich couple to take us for a ride so we make sure that we can fly out of here without getting hassled.

>>817076
>>817142
>>817193
An urge overtakes you... the Adanemzurai just looks so brilliant by the candlelight. You're sure somepony is outside, spying on you... just a quick peek with your better vision...

"Hold on, Sweetie... I'm just going to check something really quick..."

Your hoof almost feels like it's being magnetically pulled toward the beautiful golden box. As you touch it, you realize that you cannot hear Her. "...eh?" Your horseshoe clinks against the side. You slip it off quick, then go to touch the box again. You close your eyes in anticipation...

Suddenly, you feel calm, but almost whispy in a way... as if you were no longer in your own body. Your vision becomes incredibly clear; your eyelids nor the walls can hinder your sight. You see the aura of a pegasus pony outside of the window. Above your head, you can feel the Rich Couple... they seem to be chatting with one another. You can feel fear in your little friend... what's-her-name...

"Raisin... I've so longed for your touch..." A calm voice resonates through your head.

Quickly, you pull away, then put your horseshoe back on. A rush seems to pull the happiness out of your body... you feel a little cold as your vision dulls once more.

>>817190

Not using it got us into this mess. If we used it last time, the guard would be napping right now or even on board with us.

>>817292
Whisper to Sweetie Belle that one of the guards is outside our window spying on us.

When we were looking out the window did we notice if it was big enough for a full grown pony to fit through or if it could be opened?

>>817343
GAME INFO: The window feels like a second entrance into the ship. It's large enough to accommodate the tallest of ponies. You wager that Celestia herself could easily pass through the sliding window.

>>817292

Hmm

Hide the box under the bed or something, then open the windowshade and give him the angry eyes.

>>817363
Looks like the box is going to have to stay with us. Whisper for Sweetie to carry it with her and follow us while we look for the ponies that own this ship.

>>817363

Is there a little balcony on the outer side?

We need to throw the guard off. Can we get a quick search of the room for possible useful items?

Maybe we could open the window so he sees us drawing and doing other little filly things.

>>817408

DON'T LET SWEETIE CARRY IT

She'll have her soul sucked, remember?

>>817408

>Sweetie carry it

You do realize what you just said, right?

>>817457
Good point. Find something to wrap it in then take it with us.

>>817408

Do you think that instead, we could leave it slightly out in the open so that the guard may be tempted to retrieve it, making him our slave the moment he grabs the box with his mouth?

>>817416
GAME INFO: There is a small platform outside of the window with limited railing on either side. It looks like a great place for a Pegasus to land and gain entry into the guest room. Had the couple have had a Pegasus as a guest staying over, they'd find the balcony a fantastic jump off point to take to the air.

Also, don't make too many assumptions on how the Adanemzurai works. Try to remember how you captured that guard in Ponyville

>>817526
I wasn't here for that. Can we hear what the rich ponies are talking about?

>>817526

He, stabbed it.

Oh shit.

Umm.

>>817526
from what i remember, we took control of the guard in ponyville once his spear hit the precious, but i could be wrong
someone should probably check, knowing how the box of power works is probably important

>>817561
GAME INFO: The floors are rather well insulated. Given that this is such a magnificent airship, care was taken to insulate most of the inner portions of the ship against noise.

You cannot hear the Pegasus guard flapping outside from in the room, either. Speech could probably penetrate the glass window rather easily, however.

>>817578

So maybe it's impact triggered?

It's just that when we got captured at Sweet Apple Acres, telling nobody to touch it was a good decision.

>>817578
>>817582
We were holding it at the time, remember that. Also remember that the pegasi managed to get it into the chest just fine.

>>817634
but someone had to touch it to put it in the chest, and they aren't under our control as far as i know at least

>>817624

I think that maybe we should go up and ask the Rich Couple to take this ship for a spin.

>>817661
so it might have to be connected to us and the target

>>817665

But the guard never physically touched it.

>>817683
I guess that's the only thing we can do.

>>817683
we need to make sure we keep the one box with us

>>817683

Better than us sending a zombie out to get permission to set out.

Wrap the box in a cloth and tell Sweetie to carry it upstairs and let us do the talking.

>>817772
>tell Sweetie to carry it

We carry it.

>>817812

I was thinking of passing it off as a super secret sophisticated art project that no-one's supposed to see until it's finished, which was easier to pin on Writesalot if she continues to be our silent, loyal companion.

>>817862
But every time we try to let a PC that isn't Pinkie Pie do something Jr screws us.

>>817901
>>817862
sweetie has messed stuff up before, at least if its on us and shit hits the fan we can use it

>>817408
>>817683
>>817735
>>817772
With the guard right outside the window, you decide it best to cease your conversation and see if you can talk to the Rich Couple upstairs.

You stare at Sweetie Belle for a few seconds, then finally remember her name. "S..Sweetie..." You whisper yell for her attention before nodding your head toward the window. You blink your eyes in a certain pattern at her. She looks concerned, then motions toward the door. "C'mon... let's go see what's going on upstairs. They said they had food, right... Amethyst?"

"Yes, let us dine. I'm ever so famished, Writesalot." You speak a little louder before wrapping up the Adanemzurai and putting it on your back. You quickly follow Sweetie out of the room and back upstairs into the well lit main deck.

The Rich Mare looks you over quick. "...let me guess... your dress was totaled?" She pours over the little bundle on your back. "It was such a lovely dress, too."

The Rich Stallion walks over to you and Sweetie. "Ah, girls! I see you've freshened up a li-" He stops. "Well, you're both probably quite famished. Do help yourselves to the cuisine!" He motions a hoof to the outer deck door.

"Actually, good sir... I was wondering if you could... fly the airship for a while?"

He and his wife chortle. "Oh, I do remember when I was so small and adventurous." He calms down a bit. "We shall do all the flying you like, but not tonight." He polishes his monocle quick. "Tonight, I was hoping to dine in the company of your esteemed parents! I've extended them invitations to dine aboard the airship tonight... then, we'll be heading out to visit the Northern Crystal Ranges in the morning."

Sweetie Belle looks about. She gives you a little bump.

>>817987

"Not even for a little spin under the night sky? I'm sure my mother would love you giving me a little peek?"

Give them the filly eyes.

>>817987
it never comes easy
is sweetie indicating in any direction?

>>818061
GAME INFO: You have not broken eye contact with the well-groomed Stallion before you. She gave you a little bump on the flank. It was barely even noticeable.

>>817987

Let's look at Sweetie while telling the Rich Couple that we are kind of hungry and that they should get some food for us. It's not because we're rude and/or want them to be separated, it's just that they are the host and you have to honor high class traditions.

>>818085

"Yes, Writesalot?"

Pray that it was just an accident.

>>817987
Use our eyecode to ask her what is wrong.

>>818059

I also vote to push them on it while giving Sweetie a quick look to make sure we're not about to be ambushed by da po-po.

>>818099
>>818132

You turn around to see what Sweetie Bumped you for. "Yes, Writesalot?" She looks off toward the main entrance to the ship.

Through the panoramic windows, you see a small platoon of guards outside looking in. They're holding up a small scroll, looking down at it, then up at you and Sweetie Belle.

Sweetie shakes slightly by your side.

>>818059
>>818167
"Not even for a little spin under the night sky? I'm sure my mother would love you giving me a little peek?"

The Rich Stallion glances over to his wife. "She really knows how to use her status, doesn't she?" His wife simply rolls her eyes, then lifts another small leaf of lettuce to her mouth. "Certainly. A small trip around Canterlot would be an excellent way to unwind at the end of such a long day, wouldn't you agree?"

"Most certainly."

The guards outside seem extremely curious. Two of them approach the ship as the Rich Stallion heads for the main controls. He doesn't seem to notice the distant Pegasi.

>>818266

Things are going badly,

Very badly.

>>818266

goddamn it, we didn't put our dresses back on?

>>818309
GAME INFO: Currently, your dresses are being used as makeshift saddlebags.

>>818266
Get the rich Mare's attention and point out the guards. Tell her that we think some more guards have mistaken us for that pony that escaped from custody.

>>818266

Tell Sweetie to stay calm, shift towards the door to the bedroom and put the box on the ground in between our legs just in case.

Just watch how it plays out. We might get lucky again please oh please

>>818332
After we tell her this let's wander off and find a closet or something where we can the Adanemzurai.

>>818326

Maybe it would be a good idea to duck out, put them on, then duck back in.

>>818355
GAME INFO: The guest bedroom that you were previously in is located below deck.

>>818332
>>818359
>>818378
Watching as the guards make their advance, you decide to put on a little act. "Oh, bother it all. Those second class simpletons just won't leave me alone today."

The Rich Mare turns her head from the beautiful sunset. She sees the encroaching ponies making their way toward the ship. "Oh my..." She simply sets her plate down and wanders over to the door. As she does so, you and Sweetie peel out of sight, drop your items off in a lonely corner of the ship, then reappear by the Rich Mare's side, your dresses crinkled up quite a bit from being bundled around your belongings.

The Mare opens the door. "Can I help you, gentlemen?" The two guards stop out on the bridge.

"Uh.. yes, actually..." One guard speaks up. "Can you tell us who 'that' is over there?" He points directly at you.

The Mare turns her head for a moment. "That? This is Amethyst, Lady Velvet's little filly." The Rich Mare puts a slight bit of aggravation in her tone. "Do you have business with her?"

You and Sweetie have your noses held up high. The guard stammers. "Uh... well, honestly.. we thought that..." He trails off for a moment. The Rich Stallion calls back over his shoulder as he preps the engines. "Who's that? Is that Lady Velvet?"

"No, dear. It's nobody." She gives the two a scowl before shutting the doors. They look embarrassed as they trek back to their platoon. The others appear to be laughing at them.

"...those dresses are beyond recognition..." the Rich Mare looks down at you and sighs.

You hear the hum of the airship as it comes to life.

>>818332

Better than anything I guess.

>>818627

Like I said earlier, 10 charisma.

Revel in our little victory while we secure the box and wrap it up again.

>>818627
Awesome. Thank the Rich Mare for dealing with them and ask her if she could show us where we will be eating.

>>818627
We're finally out of that castle. Now what, try to find Rainbow Dash?

>>818627

Finally, let's help ourselves to those snacks while we plan our insidious attack.

>>818675
Yep. We need to get a bite to eat and then find out how we are going to get this ship close enough to Ponyville to attract Rainbow Dashes attention.

>>818675

>That feel when we won't be able to find a pegasus.

Rarity might be good as an alternative. Luna was able to lift the box with magic, so that might be an option.

>>818663

Let's wait until we're sure we're not being followed.

>>818627
that worked better than i expected
so now we have to get this ship to ponyville to get a pegasus

>>818736
I've got the sinking feeling that Tezel can detect magic that is used near him.

>>818769

Me too, which is we we've probably condemned ourselves to bad end by not leaving with a possessed guard or our slingshots.

>>818669
>>818682
You lavish the Rich Mare in thanks. She gives you a soft smile which fades as she speaks. "It's always such a hassle dealing with the lower classes... they're so... unrefined. Backwards, I dare say."

"Madam, where did you say we could dine?"

She waves a hoof toward the back doors that lead to the outer deck. You feel the airship rock a bit as it pulls away from the safety of the Canterlot airdocks. "On the main deck, dear. Be sure to feed your servant as well, Amethyst. There is plenty to be had." She returns to nibbling on her little piece of lettuce. As she does, she begins to calm down a bit.

You look towards the back of the ship before the Rich Stallion calls out. "Oh, do come back shortly! I'll show you a few little tricks I picked up in my years of aviation!" He throws the wheel to the left. The airship spins and ascends, leaving the airdocks below and behind you.

Sweetie takes a few gasps of breath. "Rai-Amethyst, that was ever so bothersome! I'm so relieved to be rid of those terrible guards!" She rests her forehead against yours for a moment before heading toward the outer dock door.

"You comin'?"

>>818795

Every moment we spent in the castle was bad end at every turn.

Do you imagine how lucky we've been? With so many rolls, one was bound to go bad.

>>818829
Let's grab a quick bite to eat, get our stuff back and covered, then go join the Rich Stallion and see what he has to show us.

>>818829

Alright, but let's proceed with caution. You never know if those guards are following us.

>>818829

Let's go out on the main deck, then talk with sweetie about how we're going to commandeer this vessel.

The rich couple are unicorns, so we need to have the element of surprise.

Tell her that we really don't want to use the box, but we're afraid there's no other way. If Sweetie has any other alternatives, tell her to speak up and tell us.

>>818888

Nice quads

Maybe we could sense with the box whenever we get around to using it, which should be soon.

>>818941

Sounds like a good plan.

Take a look around though, just to be sure no guard got delusions of being the one that recaptured us.

>>818941
I don't think we need to commandeer the ship. All we need to do is butter them up enough that we get close to Ponyville. Rainbow Dash will probably swing by to check out the airship because everyone knows blue ponies love airships.

Hello questers!
How's it going in here? I'm late to the party, so I won't be taking part. We still alive?

Good luck!

>>819076

We're just now escaping. You should play though, we haven't done much other than trick the guards again.

>>818883
>>818888
>>818941
>>819044
Your hunger rumbles your belly. You decide that you've had quite the adventure thus far.. being knocked out, imprisoned, escaping... and getting your precious Adanemzurai back. It's about time you got yourself some food. "Let us go, Writesalot." You and Sweetie giggle as you head out onto the main deck, making sure to shut the door behind you.

The main deck is wonderful. You see a big windscreen unfurling into place as the airship ascends and cruises through the sky. You pass a few golden clouds on the left as the sunset washes over the beautiful ship. Sweetie immediately spots the gourmet food prepared at one of the tables. She squeals with delight and takes off, you following in her wake.

You look off toward the lit mountain range. Sweetie just sighs as she takes another bite of her salad. "Isn't this just beautiful?" You look toward the gold and pink clouds hanging in the distance. Honestly, you've never been this far up. You're quite fearful of heights ever since your run in with Sally, but you figure that if you just look toward the distance and not down, it is quite a sight.

As you stare into the sunset, you glance off to the left back towards the ship. Something odd catches your eyes; a big, black spot stuck to the wall. It doesn't move, but the eyes in the mask seem to enlarge a bit. It moves a single claw up to the face, a gesture to ensure you'll remain silent.

>>819054

They're probably only interested in a short spin, not a big journey.

Besides, what would a noblepony like us want to do near a hick town like Ponyville? It might break character enough to make them a bit suspicious.

Grab a bite to eat and keep an eye one whatever it is.

>>819136

QUICK! CALL WILLIAM SHATNER!

>>819136

>Get a little confident
>Now a Terror at 50,000 ft challenge

Why you do dis?

>>819136
Query: We are on an open deck, right? Is that spot we see on the side of the ship or actually on a wall on the deck?

>>819136

Grab our box through its wrapping and hold it tight.

Stare it down.

>>819263
We hid the box elsewhere.

>>819233
GAME INFO: You are out on an open deck. Currently, a sophisticated wind screen has deployed and is keeping the otherwise harsh winds from blowing over your lavish dinner.
The 'dark spot' looks like something big in a black costume. You can tell whatever it is has wings and is holding a small bag with a large 'Bit' graphic logo applied to the front.

>>819263
GAME INFO: The box is currently inside the ship. You temporarily ditched it when you went to go put on your dresses.

>>819302
Wink at it and make a small "come here" motion.

>>819302
bigger than a pony?

>>819302

Oh dear, it's Sally and she's come to collect, huh?

Without breaking eye contact, just slowly go back inside and get the box.

>>819302

And claws?

It doesn't look like it has a pointy beak under that mask, right?

>>819367
GAME INFO: This creature, whatever it is, looks a bit larger than anypony you've ever seen. It has a broad chest and bigger arms, but you cannot determine exactly what it could be.

>>819398
GAME INFO: From this distance, you're not quite certain, but the face may or may not be pointy. All you can see is a pair of eyes; the rest of the face is wrapped in black cloth.

>>819376
GAME INFO: This figure is next to the door. Sneaking around it would be impossible... was it there when you went out to eat?

>>819376
I think we interrupted a robbery.

>>819438

Uhhh, shit.

We have to get our box...somehow

>>819481
Wait... shit.
What if it's here to steal our box!?

>>819438

Just wait for it to move and don't break eye contact.

If it goes inside, follow it in.

Can we see any other entrances on the main deck?

>>819438
Mouth "come here" at her.

>>819438

Nod to the figure.

>>819495
the bag seems meant for dosh, but that probably wouldnt stop a thief from taking our golden box if they find it

>>819495

I doubt Sally would go anywhere near Canterlot. Besides, if she wasn't did, she would have had to follow us around the castle, at great risk to getting arrested herself.

>>819528

Whatever it is, if we let it grab the box and get away, that's game over.

>>819568
Doesn't have to be Sally. Could be something sent by Tezel to retrieve the box.

...Fuck, if that's the case then something might've happened to Sally!

>>819631
It could be, but this seems a lot more like Sally.

>>819358
>>819507
>>819519
You stop and think for a moment. For some reason or another, the figure looks familiar. Butterflies roll around your stomach. Finally, you nod at it, then mouth the words "come here". The figure doesn't move for a moment. It squints. Then, it puts a claw over its eyes to look at you. The figure drops its shoulders, then drops its bag. The clink gets Sweetie's attention. She immediately shrieks.

The figure waves its arms about wildly, putting a claw up to its mouth. It turns its head toward the door, then dashes over the deck. It rolls over Sweetie and curls her into a ball, covering Sweetie's mouth.

Two strong wings clasp around the back of your head, bringing you in close. The three of you are now huddled up on the deck. The mysterious figure talks, but its speech is muffled. "...of all places... are you who I think you are? Kid?"

>>819647

That just means we know what she's capable of. If we rush her, she might swipe us hard and send up plummeting off the edge of the ship.

>>819687

"Sally. Or have you gotten yourself a new name now? What are you doing here?"

>>819687
"Hello Sally, care to take care of a Royal pain in the ass with us?"

>>819687

"Why are you here? I can understand scamming a couple of gullible ponies with your brew, but I thought you were above petty thievery"

>>819753

If she's a straight up burglar, I kind of feel bad for letting her go earlier.

>>819687

Tell her thanks for letting us go earlier, and even though we've had our setbacks, we've got back on track and well on our way on completing our mission.

>>819753
No. Don't do this. We've seen in previous lives that Sally isn't THAT bad of a person, even if she was attempting to burglarize this ship.
Something like,
>>819750
This would be better IMO. 'Sides that, if we antagonize her she might not be as willing to help us.

>>819687
no pegasus? a griffon is fine too
"hey sally, want to help us kill your old boss?"

>>819857
>"hey sally, want to help us kill your old boss?"

Not this. Tezel may or may not be listening to what Sally ears and says.

>>819743
>>819750
>>819753
"Sally... Or have you gotten yourself a new name now?" You look at the bewildered figure.

She looks down at Sweetie Belle. "You gonna scream?" Sweetie's eyes are wide as dinner saucers, but she shakes her head back and forth. The figure lets her go.

"...It's Serene Saffron now. I'm a jewelry dealer... merchant." She puts a firm claw around your body. "...nice mane."

"Nice to meet you again. Care to take care of a Royal pain in the ass with us?"

She seems mortified. "...you haven't... he's still around?!" She puts a claw up to your mouth. "No names, no specifics. Where's... it? The thing? Your not dead, so I assume you didn't open it..." The griffon pulls the wraps off her head. She's wearing some very interesting makeup that makes her look a bit more high class.

"You sold it, didn't you?" She just squints at you. "What in Equestria are you DOING here?! What were you doing in Canterlot?! Were you what the guards were going nuts about?!" Her grip tightens a little.

>>819910

Especially if she's here for the box.

>>819940

"I got arrested for you. Listen, do you know how to fly an airship? I'll let you rob these snoots blind if you are able to tie them up and put them out of commission for a while."

>>819940
God no, Why would we have sold it?
She's projecting.

We hit a snag a ways back, nothing we could do about it.
Things are settling out though, in fact, you could help.

>>819940

Tell her to please let go and that she's hurting us. We can further explain when she's not touching us.

>>819978

We should at least tell her there's a couple of unicorns lounging inside, but their telekinetic abilities are probably weak and unpracticed.

>>819940
"We opened that present you gave us and added a personalizing touch to it. It works like a charm and should be able to solve our problems so long as we have a friend with wings."

This thread is getting close to falling off, I recommend moving when we get a chance.

>>814329
>>814329
>>814329
>>814329

>>819978
>>820033
We might not even have to steal the aircraft. All we have to do is let Sally hide until we get as close to the mountains as the ship is going to get then have her fly us and the Adanemzurai the rest of the way.

>>820055

Maybe this.

Maybe also insinuate that you don't need to be a unicorn to use magic, it seems.

Ah, an old friend has unexpectedly shown up. Her grip seems to be as strong as ever. Let's see... what do you guys think we should do here...

>"I got arrested for you. Listen, do you know how to fly an airship? I'll let you rob these snoots blind if you are able to tie them up and put them out of commission for a while."
>"Hit a snag, got arrested. Escaped, now I'm here."
>"We opened that present you gave us and added a personalizing touch to it. It works like a charm and should be able to solve our problems so long as we have a friend with wings."

This situation could help you out quite a bit... if all goes well... unlucky number picking ahead. Choose your conversation wisely.

>>820085
Thank you, Leth. Let's continue over in this next thread:

>>814329
>>814329
>>814329
>>814329

>>820088

We should stay out of the air while the bird is still around.

>>820094
I meant for the "it works like a charm" part to let her know that we can use it.

>>820115
The third option. Also let her know that one of the Unicorn probably heard Sweetie scream and that she might want to hide until the coast is clear.

>>820146
>>820115
The third option. Also let her know that one of the Unicorn probably heard Sweetie scream and that she might want to hide until the coast is clear.

>>820115

The third option seems best.

>>820146

"Calm down. I can explain everything to you, but it's a little hard to breathe at the moment. You mind?"

>>820171

Yes. We can tell her that we've gained their trust and will just tell them that Sweetie looked over the edge and got a little scared. We'll send them back in once they see it's nothing.

>>820115
the third one seems like the best choice for getting it across that we want her help without overtly saying that we want to go kill Tez

>>820171
>>820192
"We opened that present you gave us and added a personalizing touch to it. It works like a charm and should be able to solve our problems so long as we have a friend with wings."

'Saffron' blinks in disbelief. She cracks a smile. "You 'opened' it and added a personal touch, huh?" She gives you a light toss as you slide across the deck on your ruffled dress. "Kid, you know how much I hate liars." She cracks her knuckles, then turns around. "Who'd ya sell it to? Jaffre downtown? Those traveling gypsies?" Her face gets right up in yours. "You don't still have it, do you?" She looks very upset. "That box is cursed. I only gave it to you because, for some idiotic reason, I thought you might know how to put an end to it." Her fist slams down next to you, cracking the board on the deck. Sweetie looks about, frozen in place.

"If you've still got it, then I need it back. That cannot fall into the wrong hooves... or claws... or gigantic golem mitts."

>>820362
Tell her that we aren't lying and can kill to birds with one stone, so to speak. All she needs to do is stay hidden until we are sure that neither of the unicorns on board the ship heard her then we can prove that we are telling the truth.

>>820362

"That's exactly what I'm trying to do. You have no idea how much I want this to end so I can go home and play with my friends like normal again.

I have the box. And I need your help to put an end to this."

>>820405
>I have the box.

No specifics. We need to hurry up and resolve this before Jr throws his bad roll at us.

>>820400
>>820405
Pick a number between 1 and 6. Time to play Russian Roulette.

>>820492
2

>>820362

"Well, you see, that would be a bad idea. Now it turns whoever touches it into a mindless slave that obeys me and only me. It's pretty cool, actually."

Perhaps offer to demonstrate if she doesn't believe us.

>>820492

FUCK

2

>>820492

2

Tell her that we do know how to put an end to it for sure. She trusted us before, why can't she trust us now?

THE SUSPENSE!

inb4 ded

>>820501
>>820519
>>820536
ROLLED: 5 http://i.imgur.com/a9Kin.png

>>820400
>>820405
>>820536
"Sally, that's exactly what I'm trying to do. You have no idea how much I want this to end so I can go home and play with my friends like normal again.

I have the box. And I need your help to put an end to this."

The griffin looks into your eyes and stares you down. Your resolve remains; you don't so much as quiver in her intimidating presence. She suddenly melts a bit. "...you're not lying... wh... how did you open it without becoming a zombie?" She catches herself. "No names if there are any involved."

Sweetie sounds like she's gasping for air. She's huffing loud, just watching the giant, scary griffon stand over you. How fast Sally seems to go from pleasant to almost murderous frightens her immensely.

"And what do you need my help for, anyways? I'm not going anywhere near that sandy place in some random general direction." Sally looks about, then freezes as she stares at the dock door. "Aw... shoot."

>>820675

If it's the couple, introduce our good friend Serene Saffron, the jeweler. She's a very reputable and wealthy griffin from a foreign land that you were surprised to meet up here.

>>820675
Turn around and greet whichever pony is there and introduce them to one of our more recently made acquaintances, Serene Saffron.

>>820675

Show her that our trust isn't misplaced. Introduce her as her alter ego to whoever's staring us down.

>>820729

After all, everyone knows high altitude air is great for feathers.!

>>820729
We saw her flying by and waved her in.

>>820675
Can you tell us what that roll was for?

>>820792

Probably so that she didn't smack us off the side in rage.

>>820729
>>820730
>>820745
these, we want to stay on her good side cause we will probably need her

>>820675

Inb4 it's a guard that was trailing us and not one of the rich pones.

Something bad is going to happen, the entry is too long.

>>820729
>>820730
>>820745
The Rich Mare ducks from the window of the main deck door. As she disappears from sight for a few moments, Sally looks around for a place to escape the main deck. The windscreen has it all sealed in. "Well, there goes another identity..." She opens her claws up, ready to pounce at the door. You put a hoof up to her.

"Come now, my dear. You're a good friend of Amethyst's."

The griffon looks at you funny. Suddenly, the door bursts open. The Rich Stallion is armed with two exceptionally long spears. "Amethyst... Amethyst's servant... stand back!" He twirls the weapons around skillfully, then throws one in Sally's direction. She catches it in her claws. "Defend yourself."

You interrupt the fight immediately. "Oh! No, no, sir. Serene Saffron is nooo fighter. She's a noble lady... like I!" You nod at 'Saffron', who puts on her own act and sets the spear down.

"Charmed to meet you... sir...?" Saffron's accent is suddenly foreign... a bit like that weird Photo Finish pony that visited Ponyville a while back. It's amazingly convincing.

"Serene... Saffron?" The Rich Stallion keeps his spear pointed at her for a second. "Are you a friend of Lady Velvet?"

Sally nearly chokes with laughter, then composes herself. "Oh yes, quite a close friend. I've known her ki- daughter since she was oh so very young."
(Continued - keep getting 'too long' errors)

>>821132
The Stallion seems a bit skeptical. "If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were a burglar..." The spear goes up in the air as he picks the other one off the deck, wiping off where Sally touched it. "Forgive me, madame. I'm not used to your... taste... in fashion." The Rich Stallion hands the two spears back to his wife. "If you're a close acquaintance of Lady Velvets... then tell me. What color is the jeweled necklace she so prizes?"

Saffron almost instantly replies. "Amethyst, a very fine, large carat one, set in a 200 year old intricate gold amulet."

The Rich Stallion smiles. "Ah, it's good to know a friend of a friend! You're welcome aboard the deck. Do enjoy the view; we'll be heading back to Canterlot soon."

As he turns around, Sally just gives you a look. "How was I? Not bad, eh kid?"

>>820792
GAME INFO: The roll would determine whether or not Sally trusted you or whether she crushed your 'lying' body like a small, dried grape. Accidentally, of course...

>>821156
Give her a hug and tell her she was great.
Then get down to brass tacks and start discussing whether or not she'll join us in our fight against Tezel.

>>821156
>we'll be heading back to Canterlot soon
"Could you drop us off at that sandcastle over there?"

>>821184
this but without mentioning names
>>821207
i doubt we're anywhere near the sandcastle right now

>>821156
Make sure that Sweetie Belle is ok before we do anything else.

Lead her downstairs to the Adanemzurai and warn her to not touch it directly no matter what. Once we are out of earshot of the Rich Couple ask Sally if she can fly the two of us off this ship and if she knows about any backdoors.

>>821207
GAME INFO: There is no such thing in sight. The Rich Stallion would be quite confused by this request.

>>821184
>and start discussing whether or not she'll join us in our fight against Tezel.

NO SPECIFICS! Tell her that we need a friend with wings to put a puzzle back together.

>>821184

Tell her that you'd really appreciate help against "Big Boss," but right now you have to get back to Ponyville above all else.

Make a proposal, if she thinks you can commandeer this ship, then you'll help her, but if now, ask her if she's strong enough to carry the two of us on her back.

>>821253

This, also >>821266 about getting back to Ponyville so we can recruit Applebloom and maybe Pinkie if we can persuade her to go for round 2.

>>821266

Don't even say Big Boss.

>>821318
Applebloom is unnecessary if we can recruit Sally and Pinkie Pie probably isn't necessary if Sally know another way in.

>>821266
Tell her that we need our help to at least get back to Ponyville if she can't help us with our more pressing problem.

>>821184
>>821225
>>821253
>>821318
You give Sally a hug around her waist, telling her that she was amazing. Sally puts a claw between you and her, pushing you away. "Thanks, kid... now what were you talking about? You needed help or something?"

You nod. "Yes, Sally. We need your help. I've gotta have a flyer with me to defeat... uh.. you know who." You wink at her.

Sally rolls her eyes. "Okay, yeah, I know who you're talking about. I can't believe you're still that dead set on suicide." She looks a little annoyed. "I'm not going anywhere NEAR that place ever again. I'm dead meat if I even talk about it... I tried to earlier." She leans in close. "Some statue came to life and nearly stomped me into a pile of feathers."

Sweetie Belle finally speaks up. "Wait.. you're... you're that griffin from Ponyville!"

"Yeah." Sally looks at you. "Fast one, ain't she?"

The ship seems to be making a wide, graceful turn. You watch as the sunset moves to the other side of the deck. The Rich Mare keeps an eye on you from inside the cabin.

>>821398

Seems like a good compromise, if we can convince her.

>>821448
if shes not willing to come with us to the sandcastle, lets get her to at least bring us to ponyville so we can get dash

>>821448

"Alright, if we can't convince you, then how about we relive the owners of this fine vessel?"

>>821448
Ask her if she could at least get us back to Ponyville with our present so we could get some friends to help us. Warn her not to touch the present directly.

>>821448

Ask her if she'd be willing to fly us back to Ponyville at least?

>>821537
You saw how that Rich Stallion was handling those spears. We try anything and we are dead meat.

>>821576
yeah, we dont want to fuck with him

>>821576

Point get it taken.

He might be a former guard, best not try anything.

>>821518
>>821462
>>821554
>>821567
"Alright, then... if you're too chicken to help us out, then I need to at least get back to Ponyville." You look up at her with your big, filly eyes. "Can you pleeease fly me and my friend down there?"

Sally busts up. "Go back to Ponyville? Are you kidding?" She walks over to her bag of pilfered goods. "Look, kid... the Princess was down there looking for ME and someone else just a few hours ago. There ain't no way I'm heading back to Ponyville with all those guards crawlin' about." She looks you over. "Plus, you'd stick out like a sore thumb. None of those hicks could afford dresses like you two probably stole. No offense."

Failed roll: 1/3 chance, unlucky was 2

>>821672

Maybe off the edge of the forest?

Besides, these pretty dresses probably fetch a good price on the market. We wouldn't be asking her to do it for free.

>>821672
Ask her to at least put of on the ground somewhere outside of town. If we are still on board when we get back our cover will be blown.

>>821672

"Well, the Princess won't be a problem any longer, hehe."

>>821672
Maybe we can get down without her help. This is an airship, there must be emergency parachutes somewhere.

>>821748

Somehow /i doubt that would make her help us.

>Oh yeah, Luna got almost mortally wounded and I'm at the top of the most wanted list.

>>821672
>>821748
Right, tell her that she doesn't have to worry about the guards in town looking for her. The princess tried to steal our present and got hurt pretty bad on accident.

>>821759

>>821724

She likes money, and we know our way around the surrounding countryside.

>>821672
Tell her that she can have the dresses if she gets us off the ship with our present and near enough to Ponyville that we can walk there.

>>821724
>>821742
>>821839
"C'mon, we just saved your tail. Help us out a little, won't ya?" You point at your dress. "Drop us off at the edge of the forest and we'll give you these expensive dresses. You can probably sell them for a few Bits, I'll bet."

Sweetie looks hesitant. "Wh.. wait, Raisin... how do you know she won't just drop us and take our dresses anyways after we hit the ground?"

Sally scratches her chin. "Somehow, I think flat fillies in expensive dresses wouldn't fetch me much on the market." The griffin goes up to the windscreen and starts cutting it with her claws. "Y'know what? This is my last favor. I'll fly you two down, but you give me those dresses when we land."

Sweetie Belle nuzzles up next to you. "I don't trust her, Raisin..."

>Anything you guys want to do before going with Sally?

>>821875
Check that we still have my precious

>>821875
>>821875
get the precious

>>821875
Tell her that we need to get our present first and tell Sweetie that Sally has tried to saves are lives so many times that we doubt she'd kill us now. After she sets us down we can ask her if she knows any other ways in.

>>821915
>>821916
GAME INFO: You do not have the Adanemzurai in your inventory.

>>821875

Get the box

Tell the Rich couple that Sally will give you a little flight before heading back to Canterlot and to not throw spears at us.

>>821875

Tell Sweetie that if she trusts us, then we'll trust her.

Then >>821981

>>821916
>>821949
>>821981
>>822012
You tell Sally to wait for a moment. "Hold on, I gotta get something... Sweetie Belle, you wait here."

Sweetie puts a little distance between herself and Sally. You turn around before going inside. "Sweetie, if you trust me, then you can definitely trust her. She's the one that gave me the Adanemz- The box." Sweetie doesn't seem too relieved to hear this.

You rush inside quick looking to the spot you dropped off your items. You notice that the Glass Jar and it's contents are still on the floor... but where is the Adanemzurai?

"My word... Amethyst? Is this your box?" The Rich Stallion is holding the box up in the air. "This is absolutely magnificent! What a treasure to behold!" He looks excited to hold it. "Where did you get this? I must have one just like it! No matter the cost, I need to get one of these..." He pushes on the top a bit. "Does it open?"

The Rich Mare notices that the windscreen is being cut up. "Uh... Amethyst... what is your friend doing out there?"

>>822105
Stand back, wait until he is in your control and try to make him act natural while he drives towards the castle in the sand.

>>822105
our parents got it for us as a gift, you should ask them where they got it

>>822105

"NOPE, IT'S DECORATIVE, please give it back, it's delicate."

>>822105
Tell him that there is a very powerful anti tamper spell on the box that is triggered if the box is opened incorrectly. Beg him to hold on and not try to open the box while we see what our friend is up to.

>>822145
>>822199
Oh man which one.

>>822105

"It's a custom made with an ancient unicorn design. It cost me more than you can imagine. Gibe plz."

>>822199

Yes it's for our secret possessions. A pony like him appreciates the need to keep some things secret.

Also, our mother will pay for that screen.

>>822105
It's a test of strength. Try to hold it open for as long as you can. My best is two minutes.

>>822319

Let's not.

>>822182
>>822233
>>822271
You panic a little bit as the hooves of an unworthy stain the outer casing of your precious Adanemzurai. "Give Her to me."

Your direct command catches the Rich Stallion off guard. "...oh, yes... quite. Sorry, I have a keen eye for beauty, as one may have been able to tell..." He looks outside. "Confound it all! Is Serene ripping through my dragonsilk windscreen?!" He drops the little box in your hooves. It clinks against your fancy horseshoes, but it's power resonates beyond your limits for temptation. You close your eyes and follow behind the Rich Stallion, hitting the main deck.

"You could have just asked for me to retract it! I put it up so the girls could enjoy a dinner on deck!" He seems very upset. "This screen cost almost as much as the ship itself! It's pure Eastern Dragonsilk from over the ocean!"

"Oh, my apologies." Sally bluntly states as she finishes cutting a swatch out of the screen. She's already got Sweetie Belle under one of her arms like a small football. She eyes the Adanemzurai with great want...

"Shall we?"

>>822476
Make sure we have a good grip on the box without actually touching. Once we get close to her warn her that if she tries to take the box from us she'll end up in the same hospital ward as Luna.

>>822476

Did we also get our jar with the stompstarter?

I have a feeling that's going to be vital somehow.

>>822511
GAME INFO: You never ended up taking it into your inventory. You left if on the ship when the Rich Stallion was playing with your Adanemzurai

>>822476
>>822511

Yeah, let's get the stomp starter and the jar and tell the Rich Stallion that Saffron will fly us back to Canterlot. Also say that our mom will pay for the screen.

>>822476
Rush back and grab the jar in our mouth. Give it to Sweetie Belle and then do this >>822509.

>>822544

Let's go back and get it then, since we probably know where it is.

>>822556

We can do it while we're flying.

>>822555
>>822556
>>822571
Quickly, you run as fast as you can on two hooves, heading back inside. The Adanemzurai almost seems to vibrate in your hands... it's hard to hold on to. A pulse shivers up your legs. "..Raisin..."

You look around the corner, then pick up the small Glass Jar in your mouth. Clumsily, you rush back out onto the deck. The Rich Stallion puts a hoof out, stopping you from getting close to Sally.

"You... you, madam... you have offended me greatly this day." The Rich Stallion is absolutely livid. "The audacity... the nerve of coming aboard, unannounced, then cutting through my prized windscreen..." He shakes with anger. "I shall have your stores shutdown in any city you go to. You will never sell jewelry again, you hear?!"

Sally rolls her eyes. "Ready, kid?"

Let's move, we're on page 15
>>816403
>>816403
>>816403

>>822673
Nod our head.

>>822691
Alright, responses in the next thread Thanks much, anon.

>>816403
>>816403
>>816403
>>816403
>>816403
>>816403

>>822673

No we're ready.

Tell the stallion that our mother will foot the bill, then set out.

>>822705
But don't forget to grab that jar before we leave.

>>822673

I BELIEVE I CAN FLY

I BELIEVE I CAN TOUCH THE SKY

>>822735

>interesting

We're flying down having avoided using black magic entirely. I say that's a victory.

>>822735
Tell them that we will make sure she pays for the damages then grab out glass jar, hold on tight to the Adanemzurai, and go flying.

>>822735
>>822735

Experience the joy of flight.

>>822735

Thank him for all his help, especially with the guards, and head off with Sally.

>>822769
>>822728
>>822705
>>822695
"I'm sorry, good sir, but me and my friends here must be going now. Mother shall foot the bill for the windscreen, rest assured." You nuzzle up to his foreleg. His anger seems to disappear for a moment. "Thanks for all your help."

"You're... quite welcome?" He seems a little confused, but accepts your thanks. You rush toward Sally, but suddenly a voice booms in your head. "Raisin... command me..." The Adanemzurai beckons for your touch. You can feel it draw you close, but you resist.

You can see Sally pulling away from you. She grabs around your body with one claw and holds you at a distance. "Comfy?" She gives you a little squeeze, making you squeak. With one last nod to the Rich Stallion, Sally jumps off of the deck. "Later, snob. Thanks for the goods."

She divebombs towards the ground, pulling up as she nears the treeline. To your side, you feel Sweetie Belle breathing softer now... she's snuggled up against Sally's 'ninja suit'. You find it incredibly difficult to hold the Adanemzurai with your horseshoes on.

>>822891

Tell Sally to slow down and reach for it with our mouth.

>>822891

HAHA SWEET FREEDOM

Unfortunately, we're back to almost square 1.

>>822922
This, but let's not touch it with our mouth.

>>822922
Aren't we holding the jar in our mouth?

>>822891

"Command" it to stay in your grip.

>>822954
GAME INFO: This is correct. The Glass Jar is currently equipped to your mouth.

>>822954

Sweetie has it, right?

>>822955
Didn't Jr say that the more often we use it the more likely it is to take over our mind?

>>822975

Okay, then Command the box mentally to stay in our grasp.

>>823025
yep

>>823025

Better than losing it going 200 SANICS and not being able to find it again.

And I thought it was a bad roll made us do something that we didn't intend, not that it would dominate our mind.

>>822955
>>823033
>>823063
Hug it close to us then.

>>823063

>Going only 200 SANICS

Never knew Sally was sandraker scum.

>>822955
>>823033
You think of a command for the box. "Stop slipping out of my grasp."

Suddenly, you feel the box nearly pull your hooves into the side of it. It almost feels as though it's crushing your hooves. You cannot separate them from the box's sides. It hurts a little bit, but the box doesn't seem to be going anywhere. "As you command, my queen..."

As Sally banks around a few trees, she swoops down outside of the edge of a forest. She sets you and Sweetie Belle down.

"Wait, this isn't close to Ponyville..." Sweetie looks about. "Isn't this Whitetail Wood?"

"Everfree Forest, Whitetail Wood... it's all the same, right?" Sally shrugs. "Okay, now for your end of the deal. Those dresses and those shoes. Pronto." Sally holds open her bag of pilfered goods. "Keep that thing, though." She scoffs as you hold the Adanemzurai in your unrelenting grasp.

>>823151
Let go off the Adanemzurai, commanding it if we have to, and strip. Make sure that we are between Sally and the Adanemzurai at all times.

>>823151

Shed our dresses and horseshoes. We'll be able to buy a whole wardrobe full of them once we loot Tezel's treasure chamber.

>>823151

Tell the box that it can let go now.

Also, tell Sally thanks for everything and hand over our dresses. Wish her luck and tell her that Canterlot guards are extremely sheepish deep down and crumble under pressure, if she's ever in a pinch.

>>823151

Slowly take off the dress and before you give it to her ask if she's sure she doesn't want to go loot the old sandcastle one last time.

>>823151

Give her the goods and a hug, then say goodbye and start to assess our surroundings.

>>823242

Don't say sandcastle, just say "the place"

>>823151
Hug Sally and tell her thanks.
Maybe we could play the whole "innocent-filly" act and try to convince her to come with us?

>>823185
>>823193
You try to pry your hooves free from the Adanemzurai, but it will not allow you to. A voice echoes out from the box. "What's wrong, my queen? Did you not wish for me to stay in your grasp?"

Again, you issue another command in your mind. "Let go! Fall! Release my hooves!" Suddenly, the Adanemzurai falls to the ground. You quickly shed your belongings, whipping your pretty horseshoes off and scooting your way out of your dress. Sweetie Belle seems reluctant on giving up the dress... she refuses to give up the horseshoes.

"C'mon, kid. We made a deal. One flight, one set of clothes. Pay up." Sally jingles her bag.

"You said dresses! You never asked us for our shoes!" Sweetie looks upset. Sally just jingles the bag again. "Now."

Sweetie kicks off her horseshoes. "Those were so pretty..."

"Well, they'll look pretty on someone else now. We've all gotta make money, right?" Sally ties up her bag quick.

>>823242
>>823266
>>823287
"Sally... are you sure you don't want to raid... you know, the 'place'... just one more time? I bet there's a ton of loot-"

(Continued)

>>823359
"Listen. There's a lot of things in life that simply aren't worth the risk. That place's gold? That's one of them. That's how I got into this mess in the first place." She rubs her temples. "Okay, I'm not saying this again. No. If you want to go and get yourself killed, I won't stop you... but I'm certainly not going to carry you off to your death. Get somepony else to do that for you."

You run up and give Sally a hug quick. "...I know you did this for payment and whatnot... but thanks. Thanks for everything."

Sally leans back, but unexpectedly wraps a single arm around you. "Ah ha... yeah, that's nice, whatever." She speaks with a sarcastic tone before nudging you away. "My advice? Don't go out there. You're going to die. Just bury that... thing... somewhere, and go on your way."

The Adanemzurai sits on the ground before you.

>>823370
Ask her if she know about any back doors.

>>823370

"I would, but my friends are in danger. The loot's just extra. Fare well, Sally."

Assess our surroundings. Can we see any landmarks? Also, what time is it?

>>823399

Let's not, she jeopardized herself too much already.

Tell sally goodbye and let's begin the trek back to civilization.

>>823411
GAME INFO: It is currently evening. You can no longer see the sun over the mountain tops, but the golden energy of the sun's light still blankets the land in a dim glow.

Around you are many, many trees. You see a bridge off in the distance that you know is part of a path that leads back to town... though i's a very long, scenic route.

>>823370

Ok, let's head to Ponyville to see if we can recruit some ponies. Are the explosives still buried?

>>823370
We need a flyer. Pick up the box and bop Sally on the head. If she started this, she should help end it.

I'm starting to think we should have taken control the Rich Stallion.

>>823454
Bad idea. Tezel has some sort of Tracker on her.

>>823436

Don't know, we presumably need Applebloom and Pinkie at least, and either a pegasus or a unicorn to take the box and j-j-jam it into the crown from behind.

>>823436
GAME INFO: Amazingly, yes. I've been rolling for them each turn, but I still haven't got 127 to come up ever again.

>>823433

We, can't we orient ourselves with respect to the direction of the sunset? Also, we're in Whitetail if we can see the sky through the tree cover and there aren't monsters everywhere trying to kill us.

>>823475
It's 2:30 in the morning where I am, do you feel like stopping for the night?

>>823455

We should have, but he was trained in combat and probably wouldn't have reacted well. Also, there was his wife to deal with too.

>>823411
>>823431
>>823436
"Good bye, Sally. We'll meet again."

She looks back over her shoulder. "If you still plan on going where you say you're going, we probably won't. Good luck, kid."

In a rush of wind, the black cloaked griffin takes off into the sky. She passes a cloud, then seems to disappear. Sweetie Belle huddles up next to you. "...so, that was Snakeoil Sally..." She pauses for a moment. "She's a real jerk."

"C'mon, Sweetie Belle. We're still going to do this.. we'll need a Pegasus..." You stare at the Adanemzurai on the ground.

>>823520
META INFO: It's 3:40AM and I'm dead tired. We can stop here for the night if you guys want. We'll resume later on, not sure when; probably Wednesday.

>>823580

That's cool, uhh, maybe Thursday?

I'm sorry, but Wednesdays a bad time for me personally.

>>823580
We're probably not going to even make it to the castle before it's too late... heh.

Looking forward to seeing the continuation on Wednesday!

>>823580
Wednesday sounds good.

>>823580

Well, at least we're not in the castle anymore and don't have life threatening rolls every two steps. I count that as a victory.

>>823621

We have to try our best.

That's all we can do.

>>823580

Wednesday's awwright for me.

SPRING BREAK MUTHAFUCKAAAS

>>823658
Where do you live? Europe?

Hey, quick question: Was "Hostile Takeover"" ever an option, with us becoming a dark queen?

Maybe for a redux in the future?

>>823621
GAME INFO: Well, you guys know that you have until morning to get there. The evening just started... as long as you don't dilly-daddle in Ponyville too long, you should make it on time.

>>823615
Sorry, Anon. I think Wednesday works out best for most of the questers. I don't want to risk doing a Monday or Tuesday nighter; I'd probably pass out during the game.

Hey, it's been fun so far. I hope you guys are still enjoying the story and whatnot; I try to make things interesting/dangerous for you guys. Lots of luck, some bad luck here and there, but so far, so good.

>>823677
Isn't this the night before the morning that we got smushed in the last save?

>>823676
>dark queen
>Maybe for a redux in the future?

I think Jr is a little busy for that. MightyShockwave, on the other hand...

>>823677

That's okay, I'll probably just be coming in late. I'm sure that you guys won't let yourself get caught by the town patrols seriously, you all better fucking not

>>823676
You mean going full Adanemzurai on everypone? Hell yeah that's an option. It's not the best of endings, however... as it is, Tezel is not even really 'Tezel'; he's mostly the mind that the crown personifies.

>>823707
Indeed it is. Spend it wisely, guys.

>>823712

Damn people remember? I'm touched

Maybe after Raisin. I'm thinking of just dropping Sweetie Lich since people didn't seem to be interested in it.

>>823751
Nigger I thought you weren't interested in Sweetie Lich because you just dropped it like you were PQ.

>>823726
It took us like a full day to get there last time, how is there any way we can get there in time and not be completely and utterly exhausted?

Oh well, at least we can get out of getting in serious trouble for escaping the castle by blaming it on the box, but we still would have to deal with the princesses knowing about our 'future sight'.

Unless the box blasting her wiped Luna's memory or something.

>>823794
Maybe we could find an elixir and give it to Rainbow Dash after hooking her up to one of the Apple family's carts?

>>823794
Hopefully we can pass it off as the box messing with us and influencing us so that we would open it.

>>823794
I have a feeling we won't have to worry about the princesses again until Raisin Quest 4.

>>823813

We'll think of something.

>>823794

Wasn't it half a day? We also got knocked out at Zecora's that time.

>>823766
What you are supposed to get out of this post is that I am still interested in Sweetie Lich quest.

>>823794
>Pegasus
A new mode of transport, perhaps?

We'll see what you guys come up with, though.

>>823840
Celestia's been informed that Twilight is 'captured' by the siren sand in that general direction.

She won't just not do anything, she has to be formulating some sort of attack/investigation plan. They will have some sort of presence at Tezel's castle.

>>823848

Yeah, but if only one person is interested, there's not much raisin to put much effort into it.

Besides, I was going to kill you guys on the trip back for wasting too much time in Zecora's hut anyways.

Maybe I'll restart it in the future.

>>823877
How were we wasting time? First we did some research on our abilities then we unpetrified Applebloom.

>>823894

Meh, I thought I'd try and leave one riddle for the players to solve on their own.

The potion would have worked with 3 ingredients, but there would have been some high-larious side effects.

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