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Sol [DM Mode] No.287661[Last 50 Posts]
A great change has overcome Equestria with the ushering in of a new era of the rule of Her Majesty Princess Celestia. A devotion to fervent societal change has overcome the populace, ever refining their own social, moral and political sensibilities as their country expanded outwards, bringing civilization to the savage lands surrounding them.
Whether by fate or by destiny, you have all been summoned to the prestigious Amends Club, a gentlemares club right in the heart of Canterlot, composed of only the finest and noblest breeds to walk the city. Adventurers, fighters, detectives, intellectuals and professors, all summoned to this very club by a mysterious benefactor, with promises of riches and adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
You all are standing in front of the entrance to the Amends Club. A set of doors, carved from the finest mahogany and inlaid with the only the best choice pieces of ivory, proudly forming the initials "A.C.," stand between you and the club.
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Whether by fate or by destiny, you have all been summoned to the prestigious Amends Club, a gentlemares club right in the heart of Canterlot, composed of only the finest and noblest breeds to walk the city. Adventurers, fighters, detectives, intellectuals and professors, all summoned to this very club by a mysterious benefactor, with promises of riches and adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
You all are standing in front of the entrance to the Amends Club. A set of doors, carved from the finest mahogany and inlaid with the only the best choice pieces of ivory, proudly forming the initials "A.C.," stand between you and the club.
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>>287680
You summon up your magic and attempt to peer inside, but it all comes across rather fuzzy, and you can only make out vague images of ponies socializing, enjoying themselves over expensive drinks and food.
>>287681
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>>287684
>>287689
>>287694
>>287695
>>287698
You all enter, stepping into the foyer, similar decorated in immaculate style, with only the most fashionable designs and pieces adorning the room.
A stallion stops you all as you enter.
"Excuse moi? What are you all doing here?"
You summon up your magic and attempt to peer inside, but it all comes across rather fuzzy, and you can only make out vague images of ponies socializing, enjoying themselves over expensive drinks and food.
>>287681
>>287683
>>287684
>>287689
>>287694
>>287695
>>287698
You all enter, stepping into the foyer, similar decorated in immaculate style, with only the most fashionable designs and pieces adorning the room.
A stallion stops you all as you enter.
"Excuse moi? What are you all doing here?"
>>287701
"Appointment? You are aware this is the Amends Club, yes? You cannot simply waltz in here, expecting to be welcomed, especially while wearing that."
He gestures with a sneer towards your outfit.
>>287702
>>287709
He perks up at Eira's Fancy, though his sneer quickly returns.
"That applies to you as well, madame Eira, as well as your… pet… dog."
He gives a look of disgust towards Cassie.
"You are aware this is not the circus, yes? Whatever tricks you may have her trained to do won't impress anyone. We hold all our members to a standard, and everypon- er, everyone is expected to follow it. Even dogs."
>>287703
>>287705
>>287707
"Regardless of your 'invitation' or 'summon,' I still cannot allow you to enter dressed like that."
>>287704
He looks you over,
"Pardon me, monsieur. I did not recognize you. Still, I cannot allow you admission until you return in something a little less… lower class."
>>287711
He narrows his eyes towards you.
"I'm going to have to ask you to leave. All of you. Now."
>>287714
You walk inside, only to catch one of the servants staring daggers at the group you came with and gesturing for you all to leave.
"Appointment? You are aware this is the Amends Club, yes? You cannot simply waltz in here, expecting to be welcomed, especially while wearing that."
He gestures with a sneer towards your outfit.
>>287702
>>287709
He perks up at Eira's Fancy, though his sneer quickly returns.
"That applies to you as well, madame Eira, as well as your… pet… dog."
He gives a look of disgust towards Cassie.
"You are aware this is not the circus, yes? Whatever tricks you may have her trained to do won't impress anyone. We hold all our members to a standard, and everypon- er, everyone is expected to follow it. Even dogs."
>>287703
>>287705
>>287707
"Regardless of your 'invitation' or 'summon,' I still cannot allow you to enter dressed like that."
>>287704
He looks you over,
"Pardon me, monsieur. I did not recognize you. Still, I cannot allow you admission until you return in something a little less… lower class."
>>287711
He narrows his eyes towards you.
"I'm going to have to ask you to leave. All of you. Now."
>>287714
You walk inside, only to catch one of the servants staring daggers at the group you came with and gesturing for you all to leave.
Dr. Giggleworth [Bard] No.287755
>>287740
"This? This suit is the symbol of the modern society! It has brought enlightenment to millions of zebroids worldwide! But fine, let's see how you will like the army plowing this plot over to use as extra latrines for the local garrison!"
I shake my cane at him.
Terrify
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
"This? This suit is the symbol of the modern society! It has brought enlightenment to millions of zebroids worldwide! But fine, let's see how you will like the army plowing this plot over to use as extra latrines for the local garrison!"
I shake my cane at him.
Terrify
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>287747
"The shoulders are far too wide, the waist is far too large, the hem on your left sleeve is uneven, your waistcoat is missing, and your tails are too long. Need I go on?"
>>287749
>commanding a servant of a prestigious club
DC 12 bro
He glares at you even harder.
"Leave, or I will be forced to make you leave."
>>287750
"The hat is… acceptable. Certainly leagues better than the rest of your attire."
>>287753
"For someone of your status? Probably… 'Le Haute Couture,'"
His face turns to disgust.
"It's a… I hesitate to call it a boutique. A 'store' run by a stallion by the name of Lagerfelt."
>>287754
"Acquire some proper clothing, and then, and only then, will you be allowed entrance. Invitation, summon or whatever your excuse is, we still expect everyone to follow our standards."
>>287755
His composed posture falters under your threats.
"They wouldn't! Our members are the ones that pay their salaries!"
>>287756
>>287761
"Companions, siblings, lovers, whatever you two may be that does not exclude either of you from adhering to our clubs rules and standards."
>>287759
"Your… traveling companions, are acting rude and barbaric."
"The shoulders are far too wide, the waist is far too large, the hem on your left sleeve is uneven, your waistcoat is missing, and your tails are too long. Need I go on?"
>>287749
>commanding a servant of a prestigious club
DC 12 bro
He glares at you even harder.
"Leave, or I will be forced to make you leave."
>>287750
"The hat is… acceptable. Certainly leagues better than the rest of your attire."
>>287753
"For someone of your status? Probably… 'Le Haute Couture,'"
His face turns to disgust.
"It's a… I hesitate to call it a boutique. A 'store' run by a stallion by the name of Lagerfelt."
>>287754
"Acquire some proper clothing, and then, and only then, will you be allowed entrance. Invitation, summon or whatever your excuse is, we still expect everyone to follow our standards."
>>287755
His composed posture falters under your threats.
"They wouldn't! Our members are the ones that pay their salaries!"
>>287756
>>287761
"Companions, siblings, lovers, whatever you two may be that does not exclude either of you from adhering to our clubs rules and standards."
>>287759
"Your… traveling companions, are acting rude and barbaric."
>>287826
"How else are you going to acquire them? Stealing like the ruffians you are?"
He scoffs.
>>287831
"That's precisely why the hat is better than the rest of your 'outfit.'"
>>287835
"These 'fashion rules' are the only thing that will allow you in here."
>>287843
"As long as she behaves, yes."
>>287841
>>287845
His eyes widen from your threats, and he begins shivering. He doesn't even flinch when you swing at him, your words deeply terrifying him, that he just drops as your cane connects with his knee.
>>287833
You walk outside and take a good look around. You see that there are several high end stores, selling everything from tailored clothing to playthings for the rich.
No sign of that shop he was talking about though.
>>287842
You walk outside and similarly take a look around, seeing all the same things and also similarly not finding "Le Haute Couture."
>>287861
You find several.
None of which even allow you to step inside.
"How else are you going to acquire them? Stealing like the ruffians you are?"
He scoffs.
>>287831
"That's precisely why the hat is better than the rest of your 'outfit.'"
>>287835
"These 'fashion rules' are the only thing that will allow you in here."
>>287843
"As long as she behaves, yes."
>>287841
>>287845
His eyes widen from your threats, and he begins shivering. He doesn't even flinch when you swing at him, your words deeply terrifying him, that he just drops as your cane connects with his knee.
>>287833
You walk outside and take a good look around. You see that there are several high end stores, selling everything from tailored clothing to playthings for the rich.
No sign of that shop he was talking about though.
>>287842
You walk outside and similarly take a look around, seeing all the same things and also similarly not finding "Le Haute Couture."
>>287861
You find several.
None of which even allow you to step inside.
>>287913
"It's a gentlemare's club! If you wish to take up an issue you must discuss it with the club members!"
He tries to stand back up, a noticeable limp on the leg where you hit his knee, and gestures for you to move inwards.
>>287914
You ask around on the street for directions, coming across several ponies dressed in only the most fashionable attire available, and wearing only the most fabulous accessories of gold and gems, but none seem to know where it is.
>>287917
You search the area with your magic, but you find nothing.
>>287929
You, however, are much smarter than that. Or at least have a much better memory.
You realize that the store is probably in another part of town, going off of how the door attendant talked about it, so you head to one of the more lower class parts of town and find the store with no trouble. It's a very quaint looking place, the wood on the storefront worn from years of abuse by the elements and the window looking like it's seen better days, paint having very obviously been applied and removed several times in its life, though for the time being now bearing the store's name, "Le Haute Couture," and showing off some of the designs they carry.
>>287926
You search every which way, your keen eyes darting to and fro trying to find any sign of the store you're looking for, but your search comes up with nothing.
>>287928
You wander around and- hey! Whaddya know! There's tons of shops here!
You attempt to walk into one and-
wait
what are you doing
a window is not a doo-
CRASH
…Looks like your birdly instincts got the better of you. You're now sitting in one of the fashion boutiques sitting in a pile of broken glass and knocked over display mannequins.
"It's a gentlemare's club! If you wish to take up an issue you must discuss it with the club members!"
He tries to stand back up, a noticeable limp on the leg where you hit his knee, and gestures for you to move inwards.
>>287914
You ask around on the street for directions, coming across several ponies dressed in only the most fashionable attire available, and wearing only the most fabulous accessories of gold and gems, but none seem to know where it is.
>>287917
You search the area with your magic, but you find nothing.
>>287929
You, however, are much smarter than that. Or at least have a much better memory.
You realize that the store is probably in another part of town, going off of how the door attendant talked about it, so you head to one of the more lower class parts of town and find the store with no trouble. It's a very quaint looking place, the wood on the storefront worn from years of abuse by the elements and the window looking like it's seen better days, paint having very obviously been applied and removed several times in its life, though for the time being now bearing the store's name, "Le Haute Couture," and showing off some of the designs they carry.
>>287926
You search every which way, your keen eyes darting to and fro trying to find any sign of the store you're looking for, but your search comes up with nothing.
>>287928
You wander around and- hey! Whaddya know! There's tons of shops here!
You attempt to walk into one and-
wait
what are you doing
a window is not a doo-
CRASH
…Looks like your birdly instincts got the better of you. You're now sitting in one of the fashion boutiques sitting in a pile of broken glass and knocked over display mannequins.
Sir Gaspard [Voodoo Doctor] No.288007
>>287997
"My glasses betray me!"
Get up and estimate the damage done. Nothing too serious I hope?
Roll #0 9 = 9
"My glasses betray me!"
Get up and estimate the damage done. Nothing too serious I hope?
Roll #0 9 = 9
>>288000
NOPE
NOTHING
YOU FIND A PRETTY BUTTERFLY AND IT DISTRACTS YOU
There it goes, fluttering away!~
Fly butterfly, fly! Be free!~
>>288001
You move inside and your senses are immediately flooded by the sight.
The room you find yourself in is exquisitely decorated and designed, functioning as the central focal point of the entire building, the upper floors all surrounding this main area, allowing the ceiling to stretch to the very height of the building itself, with a staircase leading upwards to the upper two floors.
>>288006
You peer inside and find the interior to be as quaint as the exterior. A variety of mannequins, displays and clothing racks scattered around the store's small interior. You also notice a… very, very feminine stallion earth pony, with an immaculately styled mane and a shiny coat darting around the shop and fixing the various displays and mannequins, and muttering to himself.
>>288005
That would be the stallion darting to and fro, straightening out and fixing everything. He notices you entering, and turns to face you, a look of delight on his face and in his inflection as he notices you, calling out to you in a feminine twinged voice.
"Hmm? Oh! A customer! I am Lagerfelt, fashion extraordinaire, at your service! What may I do for you?~"
>>288007
Lucky for you, you barged into one of the smaller side windows, so the damage is rather small, and even the mannequins you knocked over are perfectly unharmed, their dresses and outfits remaining in pristine condition.
>>288012
That's fine. Y'can just assume that you followed her because she looked like she knew what she was doing.
You walk inside the store, the bell attached to the door ringing to announce your arrival. The shopkeeper gasps.
"Another customer? Oh praise be the da- erm, I'm Lagerfelt, fashion extraordinaire, at your service! What may I do for you, handsome stallion?~"
>>288022
You spot the butterfly that Eira noticed.
It's a really pretty butterfly…
NOPE
NOTHING
YOU FIND A PRETTY BUTTERFLY AND IT DISTRACTS YOU
There it goes, fluttering away!~
Fly butterfly, fly! Be free!~
>>288001
You move inside and your senses are immediately flooded by the sight.
The room you find yourself in is exquisitely decorated and designed, functioning as the central focal point of the entire building, the upper floors all surrounding this main area, allowing the ceiling to stretch to the very height of the building itself, with a staircase leading upwards to the upper two floors.
>>288006
You peer inside and find the interior to be as quaint as the exterior. A variety of mannequins, displays and clothing racks scattered around the store's small interior. You also notice a… very, very feminine stallion earth pony, with an immaculately styled mane and a shiny coat darting around the shop and fixing the various displays and mannequins, and muttering to himself.
>>288005
That would be the stallion darting to and fro, straightening out and fixing everything. He notices you entering, and turns to face you, a look of delight on his face and in his inflection as he notices you, calling out to you in a feminine twinged voice.
"Hmm? Oh! A customer! I am Lagerfelt, fashion extraordinaire, at your service! What may I do for you?~"
>>288007
Lucky for you, you barged into one of the smaller side windows, so the damage is rather small, and even the mannequins you knocked over are perfectly unharmed, their dresses and outfits remaining in pristine condition.
>>288012
That's fine. Y'can just assume that you followed her because she looked like she knew what she was doing.
You walk inside the store, the bell attached to the door ringing to announce your arrival. The shopkeeper gasps.
"Another customer? Oh praise be the da- erm, I'm Lagerfelt, fashion extraordinaire, at your service! What may I do for you, handsome stallion?~"
>>288022
You spot the butterfly that Eira noticed.
It's a really pretty butterfly…
>>288083
>>288084
>>288116
His eyes light up even further, becoming noticeably more excited.
"Yes yes yes, of course I can help you! Please, please come here!"
He picks up a piece of rope marked off with length measurements and immediately sets to work, getting down on his knees and measuring the three of you, caring little for personal space as he noses around your body and legs, taking mental measurements of your various dimensions and muttering potential designs.
"Yes yes… hmm… maybe if I cut the shoulders like that…"
Mere minutes later, he pops right back up, grinning at the three of you.
"I have the perfect ideas! A few modifications to some of my existing outfits and they should be perfect for you two! Though tell me, what kind of budget do you have? Fifty bits? A hundred?"
>>288088
…Looks like everyone's been staring at your ever since you barged in.
"…Sorry? You think you can barge into my shop and just apologize?"
A mare walks over to you, glaring daggers at you.
>>288089
It looks pretty deserted, all things considered.
You don't even see any servants. They must be concentrated elsewhere.
>>288092
WHAT A HORRIBLE THOUGHT
You grab Eira and drag her off in chase of the others, finding the shop.
>>288084
>>288116
His eyes light up even further, becoming noticeably more excited.
"Yes yes yes, of course I can help you! Please, please come here!"
He picks up a piece of rope marked off with length measurements and immediately sets to work, getting down on his knees and measuring the three of you, caring little for personal space as he noses around your body and legs, taking mental measurements of your various dimensions and muttering potential designs.
"Yes yes… hmm… maybe if I cut the shoulders like that…"
Mere minutes later, he pops right back up, grinning at the three of you.
"I have the perfect ideas! A few modifications to some of my existing outfits and they should be perfect for you two! Though tell me, what kind of budget do you have? Fifty bits? A hundred?"
>>288088
…Looks like everyone's been staring at your ever since you barged in.
"…Sorry? You think you can barge into my shop and just apologize?"
A mare walks over to you, glaring daggers at you.
>>288089
It looks pretty deserted, all things considered.
You don't even see any servants. They must be concentrated elsewhere.
>>288092
WHAT A HORRIBLE THOUGHT
You grab Eira and drag her off in chase of the others, finding the shop.
>>288124
>>288134
The shopkeepers eyes light up even more. You're pretty sure that if he keeps this up he might just outright burst with happiness.
"More customers? Oh praise be to Celestia! How many I help you two?"
>>288139
>>288145
"Matching outfits between a dog and her pony companion? Oh, how romantic~"
>>288126
"And pray tell, how do you intend to do that?"
>>288130
You find tons of valuable things.
The only problem is they're all inlaid into the walls.
You do manage to find a pretty nice set of silverware though.
>>288132
Of course you have enough!
What are you, a plebian?
"Yes, yes, what'll it be? Do we have a sale?"
He looks at you, beaming with happiness.
>>288156
"For you… I'll give you a good deal! 60 bits. How does that sound?!"
He looks at you expectantly.
That's… still pretty expensive.
Wow.
Fashion's costly. Who knew.
Looks like you probably don't have enough.
>>288134
The shopkeepers eyes light up even more. You're pretty sure that if he keeps this up he might just outright burst with happiness.
"More customers? Oh praise be to Celestia! How many I help you two?"
>>288139
>>288145
"Matching outfits between a dog and her pony companion? Oh, how romantic~"
>>288126
"And pray tell, how do you intend to do that?"
>>288130
You find tons of valuable things.
The only problem is they're all inlaid into the walls.
You do manage to find a pretty nice set of silverware though.
>>288132
Of course you have enough!
What are you, a plebian?
"Yes, yes, what'll it be? Do we have a sale?"
He looks at you, beaming with happiness.
>>288156
"For you… I'll give you a good deal! 60 bits. How does that sound?!"
He looks at you expectantly.
That's… still pretty expensive.
Wow.
Fashion's costly. Who knew.
Looks like you probably don't have enough.
>>288194
You pull out your bits bag and open it to check on your wealth, and…
You find half a sandwich. And a dead fly.
The sandwich's gone moldy too.
…Yeeeah. Now you're starting to remember why you decided to take on this quest in the first place.
The mare clears her throat.
"Well? Where's this… 'money' that you said you had? Am I going to have to call the police?"
>>288196
>>288205
"Only simple? No frills or bright colors? But that simply isn't style, my dears. Are you sure?"
>>288202
"A fighter… I'll try to accommodate your requests, madame. May I have a name from you for my ledgers? I know every face that steps through my door, so that is not at all a problem! Especially for one as pretty as yours! But it is nice to have for record keeping."
He takes out a thick book and blows the dust off it, panicking and flailing his hooves in an attempt to wave it away when it approaches his wares.
To pay for Tails outfit as well would definitely put a dent in your money.
>>288203
His expression falls.
"Oh… so you won't be able to pay?"
He scrunches his face.
"I… suppose I have a few errands that require someone to run them. That might be enough to pay for your dress."
>>288220
That would require either a roll or a more specific action.
You pull out your bits bag and open it to check on your wealth, and…
You find half a sandwich. And a dead fly.
The sandwich's gone moldy too.
…Yeeeah. Now you're starting to remember why you decided to take on this quest in the first place.
The mare clears her throat.
"Well? Where's this… 'money' that you said you had? Am I going to have to call the police?"
>>288196
>>288205
"Only simple? No frills or bright colors? But that simply isn't style, my dears. Are you sure?"
>>288202
"A fighter… I'll try to accommodate your requests, madame. May I have a name from you for my ledgers? I know every face that steps through my door, so that is not at all a problem! Especially for one as pretty as yours! But it is nice to have for record keeping."
He takes out a thick book and blows the dust off it, panicking and flailing his hooves in an attempt to wave it away when it approaches his wares.
To pay for Tails outfit as well would definitely put a dent in your money.
>>288203
His expression falls.
"Oh… so you won't be able to pay?"
He scrunches his face.
"I… suppose I have a few errands that require someone to run them. That might be enough to pay for your dress."
>>288220
That would require either a roll or a more specific action.
>>288234
"What do you take me for, a harlot?! What work would someone like me have for the likes of you?"
>>288235
>>288239
"Yes yes, d'accord. I'll find something that isn't expensive for you two. Just… let me take a few measurements so I may be able to fit them to you better, especially for your dog companion. That may take some work."
He sighs and gives both of you hopeful looks.
"Are you two capable of paying?"
>>288238
"Lularia. A beautiful name for a beautiful mare~"
He jots it down in his book and writes the date, his last sale having been quite a few days ago…
>>288261
You try several doors around the place, find various rooms until you eventually stumble into what appears to be a library, where you find three elegant mares, two unicorns and a pegasus, talking to each other.
>>288250
>>288262
His expression picks up again as Lularia offers him partial payment for your attire, and he perks back up.
"Well… perhaps it'd be better if I just showed you what I need done. See me after I'm done helping the other customers."
[PAUSE?]
"What do you take me for, a harlot?! What work would someone like me have for the likes of you?"
>>288235
>>288239
"Yes yes, d'accord. I'll find something that isn't expensive for you two. Just… let me take a few measurements so I may be able to fit them to you better, especially for your dog companion. That may take some work."
He sighs and gives both of you hopeful looks.
"Are you two capable of paying?"
>>288238
"Lularia. A beautiful name for a beautiful mare~"
He jots it down in his book and writes the date, his last sale having been quite a few days ago…
>>288261
You try several doors around the place, find various rooms until you eventually stumble into what appears to be a library, where you find three elegant mares, two unicorns and a pegasus, talking to each other.
>>288250
>>288262
His expression picks up again as Lularia offers him partial payment for your attire, and he perks back up.
"Well… perhaps it'd be better if I just showed you what I need done. See me after I'm done helping the other customers."
[PAUSE?]
Sir Gaspard [Voodoo Doctor] No.288280
>>288271
"Mh…"
Commune on her shadow.
Did you lose anything recently? Things you really missed? Also, what's your name and where can I read it?
Roll #0 1 = 1
"Mh…"
Commune on her shadow.
Did you lose anything recently? Things you really missed? Also, what's your name and where can I read it?
Roll #0 1 = 1
Eira, Cassie
You two are still in the tailor's shop.
He's looking at the two of you hopefully.
"You… are capable of paying. Yes? Yes?"
Dr. Gigglesworth
You have brute forced your way into the Amends Club, and after some exploration have stumbled upon what you assume to be a library, what with it being filled with many shelves, lined with many books.
Despite it being a library though, the three mares you find inside are chatting up a storm.
They sound quite annoying, too…
Sir Gaspard
I'm gonna give you a choice. That 1 came after I officially paused. Do you still want to take it, or do you want to pretend it was non-canon?
You two are still in the tailor's shop.
He's looking at the two of you hopefully.
"You… are capable of paying. Yes? Yes?"
Dr. Gigglesworth
You have brute forced your way into the Amends Club, and after some exploration have stumbled upon what you assume to be a library, what with it being filled with many shelves, lined with many books.
Despite it being a library though, the three mares you find inside are chatting up a storm.
They sound quite annoying, too…
Sir Gaspard
I'm gonna give you a choice. That 1 came after I officially paused. Do you still want to take it, or do you want to pretend it was non-canon?
>>291702
Their conversation abruptly stops.
One of the unicorns speaks up,
"Why, it's barely time for brunch. There's always almost nobody here this early, aside from the staff. Don't you know?"
Her two companions, the other unicorn and the pegasus, nod.
"It's quite common knowledge. Are you new here?
…Judging by your… shall we say 'rough' apparel, it's a wonder they let you past the door in the first place. And a male at that! Shouldn't you be at home, cleaning or working in your wife's shop?"
"And a gryphon at that… I thought your kind all lived up in the mountains like barbarians, and hunted your food! Those poor creatures…"
The pegasus' mention of gryphon society piqued the other two mare's interest, and they launch into a conversation on the subject.
>>291706
>>291708
"It will be a bargain! As far as fashion goes at least. Only fifty bits per dress, a hundred total!"
He beams at the pair of you.
"…You probably can't pay that, can you?"
He deflates and sighs.
"I suppose I can offer you the same thing I offered the other pony. I have a few errands that need running that you can do in exchange for your dresses."
>>291707
Works with me
The mare impatiently taps her hoof.
"Well?… Are you going to clean this up? Or am I going to have to call the police?"
Their conversation abruptly stops.
One of the unicorns speaks up,
"Why, it's barely time for brunch. There's always almost nobody here this early, aside from the staff. Don't you know?"
Her two companions, the other unicorn and the pegasus, nod.
"It's quite common knowledge. Are you new here?
…Judging by your… shall we say 'rough' apparel, it's a wonder they let you past the door in the first place. And a male at that! Shouldn't you be at home, cleaning or working in your wife's shop?"
"And a gryphon at that… I thought your kind all lived up in the mountains like barbarians, and hunted your food! Those poor creatures…"
The pegasus' mention of gryphon society piqued the other two mare's interest, and they launch into a conversation on the subject.
>>291706
>>291708
"It will be a bargain! As far as fashion goes at least. Only fifty bits per dress, a hundred total!"
He beams at the pair of you.
"…You probably can't pay that, can you?"
He deflates and sighs.
"I suppose I can offer you the same thing I offered the other pony. I have a few errands that need running that you can do in exchange for your dresses."
>>291707
Works with me
The mare impatiently taps her hoof.
"Well?… Are you going to clean this up? Or am I going to have to call the police?"
Dr. Gigglesworth [Bard] No.291749
>>291736
>Gryphon
Que
"I don't have a wife. I am an officer of the army, a decorated veteran AND MY UNIFORM IS NOT ROUGH! It is made of finer material than any of your frilly underwear!"
I tap my cane on the floor to make my point.
"I was sent to this cess-pool of a club because one of your members had need for a daring, cunning and intelligent adventurer such as myself."
>Gryphon
Que
"I don't have a wife. I am an officer of the army, a decorated veteran AND MY UNIFORM IS NOT ROUGH! It is made of finer material than any of your frilly underwear!"
I tap my cane on the floor to make my point.
"I was sent to this cess-pool of a club because one of your members had need for a daring, cunning and intelligent adventurer such as myself."
Sir Gaspard [Voodoo Doctor] No.291757
>>291736
"Uh… Sure madame! It'll be my pleasure!"
Let's get to work.
Do I know any songs about cleaning?
That's not very gentlegryphon-ish, uh?
Just clean it up.
Roll #0 8 = 8
"Uh… Sure madame! It'll be my pleasure!"
Let's get to work.
Do I know any songs about cleaning?
That's not very gentlegryphon-ish, uh?
Just clean it up.
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>291749
DERP
Confused you and Gaspard. To be fair both your names start with G and have some kind of title!
"My, so rude."
"Yes, very rude."
"He's a male, what do you expect?"
"That's true."
"That's very true."
"You say you were sent here by invitation?"
"That doesn't sound like something I'd request. Nor do you even look like the kind of stallion I'd request either."
"Nor I."
"I certainly would never request for something as brutish as an adventurer. But… do you think it might have been her?"
"Her? Wh- Oooh, that her."
The pegasus looks you over.
"No, it can't possibly have been her. She only associates with nobles! This riff raff probably isn't even a baron!"
"Yes, but don't you remember what she was talking about? That bizarre thing that she's recently become obsessed with?"
"Oh, yes, that thing… you don't think…?"
They start talking amongst themselves again, though with less volume than before.
>>291740
>>291744
>>291758
>>291761
>>291762
>>291764
>>291765
>>291767
He chuckles at your back and forth.
"Never mind that you two! I shall make only the most suitable outfits for the two of you, that shall make everypon- err, everyone you come across jealous!"
He grabs his tape measure and begins nosing around the two of you, mentally taking measurements of the various parts he's going to have to modify to better fit you, taking particular note of Cassie's Diamond Dog body.
"And may I have a name for the two of you for my record books?"
>>291757
Singing may be un-gentlegryphonly, but you still hum a small tune to yourself as you sweep up the shattered glass with your wing, pushing it all into a neat pile, picking it up, and depositing it in a nearby bin.
As you were doing that, the mare -who is now the only one left in the shop, the other customers having left after your little 'incident'- goes into her back room and returns with a package, shoving it against you with her magic.
"Here, you can read can't you? Take this to where it needs to go, and return with something that proves to me you took it there. Otherwise, I will report you to the police. They punish vandals very seriously, you know."
DERP
Confused you and Gaspard. To be fair both your names start with G and have some kind of title!
"My, so rude."
"Yes, very rude."
"He's a male, what do you expect?"
"That's true."
"That's very true."
"You say you were sent here by invitation?"
"That doesn't sound like something I'd request. Nor do you even look like the kind of stallion I'd request either."
"Nor I."
"I certainly would never request for something as brutish as an adventurer. But… do you think it might have been her?"
"Her? Wh- Oooh, that her."
The pegasus looks you over.
"No, it can't possibly have been her. She only associates with nobles! This riff raff probably isn't even a baron!"
"Yes, but don't you remember what she was talking about? That bizarre thing that she's recently become obsessed with?"
"Oh, yes, that thing… you don't think…?"
They start talking amongst themselves again, though with less volume than before.
>>291740
>>291744
>>291758
>>291761
>>291762
>>291764
>>291765
>>291767
He chuckles at your back and forth.
"Never mind that you two! I shall make only the most suitable outfits for the two of you, that shall make everypon- err, everyone you come across jealous!"
He grabs his tape measure and begins nosing around the two of you, mentally taking measurements of the various parts he's going to have to modify to better fit you, taking particular note of Cassie's Diamond Dog body.
"And may I have a name for the two of you for my record books?"
>>291757
Singing may be un-gentlegryphonly, but you still hum a small tune to yourself as you sweep up the shattered glass with your wing, pushing it all into a neat pile, picking it up, and depositing it in a nearby bin.
As you were doing that, the mare -who is now the only one left in the shop, the other customers having left after your little 'incident'- goes into her back room and returns with a package, shoving it against you with her magic.
"Here, you can read can't you? Take this to where it needs to go, and return with something that proves to me you took it there. Otherwise, I will report you to the police. They punish vandals very seriously, you know."
Sir Gaspard [Voodoo Doctor] No.291798
>>291783
Roll my eyes around.
"Mylady, if I told you it was an accident a thousand times over would you believe me?
I will take care of the package, don't you worry."
Read the adress and be on my way.
Also, commune on the shadow of the package.
What's inside you?
Roll #0 8 = 8
Roll my eyes around.
"Mylady, if I told you it was an accident a thousand times over would you believe me?
I will take care of the package, don't you worry."
Read the adress and be on my way.
Also, commune on the shadow of the package.
What's inside you?
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>291790
>>291795
"Eira and Cassie…"
He picks up his quill and jots down entries for the two of you, looking a little more cheerful as he looks over his records book.
"And done!~
Now… for the favors I asked of yo- well, it's only one really."
>>291792
>>291797
You leave the room in an annoyed huff and start searching the rest of the premises for someone to talk to.
Unfortunately, it appears that the three mares really are the only ones here, who aren't servants that shrug off all attempts of conversation as they rush around, preparing the club for the arrival of its members.
>>291798
She glares at you again and forces you out the door.
You're now standing on the street again.
The package reads:
'To Ms. W. Chestnut,
525 S. Neighsborough
Canterlot'
You attempt to commune on the shadow of the package, but you find it has nothing to say.
Because it's a package.
>>291795
"Eira and Cassie…"
He picks up his quill and jots down entries for the two of you, looking a little more cheerful as he looks over his records book.
"And done!~
Now… for the favors I asked of yo- well, it's only one really."
>>291792
>>291797
You leave the room in an annoyed huff and start searching the rest of the premises for someone to talk to.
Unfortunately, it appears that the three mares really are the only ones here, who aren't servants that shrug off all attempts of conversation as they rush around, preparing the club for the arrival of its members.
>>291798
She glares at you again and forces you out the door.
You're now standing on the street again.
The package reads:
'To Ms. W. Chestnut,
525 S. Neighsborough
Canterlot'
You attempt to commune on the shadow of the package, but you find it has nothing to say.
Because it's a package.
>>291798
>>291813
AHEM
You commune with the package's shadow and you find that all it contains is a rather pretty dress.
>>291814
>>291815
"Excellent!"
He looks around for a loose piece of paper, and upon finding it, writes down a loose set of directions and hoofs it to the pair of you.
"Go there and tell the pony who's running the place that I sent you."
>>291819
You sit yourself in the main common area.
Unfortunately, it's out of the way enough that the only pony you see walk by is the door attendant, who, still deeply frightened by his previous experience with you, ducks away as soon as he sees you.
>>291821
Roll.
>>291813
AHEM
You commune with the package's shadow and you find that all it contains is a rather pretty dress.
>>291814
>>291815
"Excellent!"
He looks around for a loose piece of paper, and upon finding it, writes down a loose set of directions and hoofs it to the pair of you.
"Go there and tell the pony who's running the place that I sent you."
>>291819
You sit yourself in the main common area.
Unfortunately, it's out of the way enough that the only pony you see walk by is the door attendant, who, still deeply frightened by his previous experience with you, ducks away as soon as he sees you.
>>291821
Roll.
>>291844
"…No? Why would I send you to a brothel?"
>>291846
"That's… directions. To get to the place I'm sending you."
He gives you a look of confusion.
>>291847
You find the place easy enough.
It is a giant manor, after all.
Like, giant. This Chestnut must easily be one of the richest ponies you've seen yet.
Unfortunately though, in addition to being so large, it is also rather well secured. A wrought iron fence surrounds the entire perimeter of the place, and a locked gate prevents you from traveling further along the road towards the house.
>>291855
Why, yes actually!
The presses have yet to officially start selling today's issue of the Canterlot Times, but apparently this club gets advanced copies or something.
You pick up a copy and begin flipping through it, seeing a variety of headlines.
"Foals in Factories: A Lesson in the Value of Hard Work or a Crash Course to Death?"
"Will We Be Wrapping Up Winter Early This Year?"
"The Coal Crisis: Are They Really Harming Our Health?"
"The Dangers of the Occult: Is Your Significant Other Trying to Summon a Demon?"
"This Spring's Newest Fashions!"
"…No? Why would I send you to a brothel?"
>>291846
"That's… directions. To get to the place I'm sending you."
He gives you a look of confusion.
>>291847
You find the place easy enough.
It is a giant manor, after all.
Like, giant. This Chestnut must easily be one of the richest ponies you've seen yet.
Unfortunately though, in addition to being so large, it is also rather well secured. A wrought iron fence surrounds the entire perimeter of the place, and a locked gate prevents you from traveling further along the road towards the house.
>>291855
Why, yes actually!
The presses have yet to officially start selling today's issue of the Canterlot Times, but apparently this club gets advanced copies or something.
You pick up a copy and begin flipping through it, seeing a variety of headlines.
"Foals in Factories: A Lesson in the Value of Hard Work or a Crash Course to Death?"
"Will We Be Wrapping Up Winter Early This Year?"
"The Coal Crisis: Are They Really Harming Our Health?"
"The Dangers of the Occult: Is Your Significant Other Trying to Summon a Demon?"
"This Spring's Newest Fashions!"
Sir Gaspard [Voodoo Doctor] No.291874
>>291867
Well there has to be a bell to ring! A chain to pull! A guard to bugger!
Or I could always shout.
I'm doing a delivery here, after all!
Roll #0 1 = 1
Well there has to be a bell to ring! A chain to pull! A guard to bugger!
Or I could always shout.
I'm doing a delivery here, after all!
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>291872
You flip to the page and begin to read.
"IT is a cold morning. Your cozy in your study, and your significant other is reading a book. Now… you might think nothing of this perfectly normal sight. But there's an evil menace lurking beneath this picturesque scene. Demons.
Demonology and interest in the occult has been on the rise in recent times. Experts estimate that one in every five ponies have at least some interest in the otherworldly…
>>291874
Oh, you see a guard to bugger alright.
You walk over to him and pull him into a deep kiss, a talon trailing south as you feel blood rushing somewhere in particular.
>>291879
He gives you a deadpan stare and sighs.
"I'm sending you to a pony who I owe a favor… in addition to other things."
He blushes slightly.
"He's a bit of a ponce. Very full of himself. Hate dealing with him. I'd much prefer for you two to deal with him than I. Is that enough information for you, miss Cassie?"
You flip to the page and begin to read.
"IT is a cold morning. Your cozy in your study, and your significant other is reading a book. Now… you might think nothing of this perfectly normal sight. But there's an evil menace lurking beneath this picturesque scene. Demons.
Demonology and interest in the occult has been on the rise in recent times. Experts estimate that one in every five ponies have at least some interest in the otherworldly…
>>291874
Oh, you see a guard to bugger alright.
You walk over to him and pull him into a deep kiss, a talon trailing south as you feel blood rushing somewhere in particular.
>>291879
He gives you a deadpan stare and sighs.
"I'm sending you to a pony who I owe a favor… in addition to other things."
He blushes slightly.
"He's a bit of a ponce. Very full of himself. Hate dealing with him. I'd much prefer for you two to deal with him than I. Is that enough information for you, miss Cassie?"
>>291898
'1d10'
>>291900
"And what does this mean for society? Atrocity! Anarchy! Ponies are losing faith in Her Majesty Princess Celestia! Soon, they'll start arguing that she doesn't even raise the sun!"
>>291901
You find the place easily enough. It's a small cart in the marketplace, occupied by a stallion with a peculiarly bright sage green coat. He's selling watches.
>>291902
"…miss?"
Roll #1 10 = 10
'1d10'
>>291900
"And what does this mean for society? Atrocity! Anarchy! Ponies are losing faith in Her Majesty Princess Celestia! Soon, they'll start arguing that she doesn't even raise the sun!"
>>291901
You find the place easily enough. It's a small cart in the marketplace, occupied by a stallion with a peculiarly bright sage green coat. He's selling watches.
>>291902
"…miss?"
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>291923
>10
Looks like you could not have picked a better guard to bugger.
The pair of you duck off into some bushes, and after a brief acclimation period the pair of you are screwing like rabbits.
Looks like he's really enjoying those barbs, just based off the noises he's making.
You're now lying in a bush in post-coital bliss, cuddling with him and covered in various fluids.
>>291928
>>291932
"…Boutique? You mean Lagerfelt sent you? That rat bastard…"
He says a few more curse words under his breath.
"Well, I suppose I have a few things you can do… Tell me, what are you two good at?"
>>291938
"THE perfect winter morning. A kettle of delicious tea brewing, the fireplace burning bright, and a sense of festive cheer in the air.
Unfortunately however, it looks like the good times are going to have to end early this year. Experts estimate that with the amount of smoke put out by the factories, the snow will become dangerous to our health within a matter of days…"
>10
Looks like you could not have picked a better guard to bugger.
The pair of you duck off into some bushes, and after a brief acclimation period the pair of you are screwing like rabbits.
Looks like he's really enjoying those barbs, just based off the noises he's making.
You're now lying in a bush in post-coital bliss, cuddling with him and covered in various fluids.
>>291928
>>291932
"…Boutique? You mean Lagerfelt sent you? That rat bastard…"
He says a few more curse words under his breath.
"Well, I suppose I have a few things you can do… Tell me, what are you two good at?"
>>291938
"THE perfect winter morning. A kettle of delicious tea brewing, the fireplace burning bright, and a sense of festive cheer in the air.
Unfortunately however, it looks like the good times are going to have to end early this year. Experts estimate that with the amount of smoke put out by the factories, the snow will become dangerous to our health within a matter of days…"
>>291956
>>291965
Lucky you.
Looks like you managed to keep down the guard's… essence, well enough when you decided to return the favor.
He cuddles up to you a bit more.
"Mm… I don't care if it wasn't gentlegryphon-like. It was wonderful~"
>>291957
>>291961
"So tracking… perhaps you could find some of my wares that were stolen from me?"
>>291962
"The snow will blacken from all the soot in the air, and melt into a watery slush from the heat. It will definitely not be as pretty a sight as winters past, and indeed even the government is considering skipping Winter Wrap Up for the year because of all the potential hazards."
>>291965
Lucky you.
Looks like you managed to keep down the guard's… essence, well enough when you decided to return the favor.
He cuddles up to you a bit more.
"Mm… I don't care if it wasn't gentlegryphon-like. It was wonderful~"
>>291957
>>291961
"So tracking… perhaps you could find some of my wares that were stolen from me?"
>>291962
"The snow will blacken from all the soot in the air, and melt into a watery slush from the heat. It will definitely not be as pretty a sight as winters past, and indeed even the government is considering skipping Winter Wrap Up for the year because of all the potential hazards."
>>291983
>>291989
"About two weeks ago, some street urchin thieves stole a few watches from me. Three, to be exact. One was… a standard watch. Nothing particular fancy. The other two though… they had a unique engraving on them. One had an engraving of a winter scene, the other a fall scene. Easily two of my best ones, if I do say so myself."
>>291988
"There's one in the servants quarters we can use. And… there's nobody around, either~"
He grins at you and gives you a quick peck on the beak.
>>291986
"IT is a common sight among the skyline of the lower class districts of Canterlot. Towering chimney stacks, reaching hundreds of feet in the sky and spewing in black soot and ash.
They have generally been an accepted, if complaining about, eye sore because of what they're for and what they do. But what if they're actually slowly killing us with every puff of smoke they spew?"
>>291989
"About two weeks ago, some street urchin thieves stole a few watches from me. Three, to be exact. One was… a standard watch. Nothing particular fancy. The other two though… they had a unique engraving on them. One had an engraving of a winter scene, the other a fall scene. Easily two of my best ones, if I do say so myself."
>>291988
"There's one in the servants quarters we can use. And… there's nobody around, either~"
He grins at you and gives you a quick peck on the beak.
>>291986
"IT is a common sight among the skyline of the lower class districts of Canterlot. Towering chimney stacks, reaching hundreds of feet in the sky and spewing in black soot and ash.
They have generally been an accepted, if complaining about, eye sore because of what they're for and what they do. But what if they're actually slowly killing us with every puff of smoke they spew?"
>>292024
"…Contract?"
He looks at you strangely.
"You get me the watches back, Lagerfelt no longer owes me a favor and you get whatever you're trying to get from him."
>>292031
"How should I know?! Ask around! Say you're looking to buy a watch or something. You're the ones looking for it."
>>292025
He stands up and helps you up, but pouts.
"Does this mean I'll never see you again?…"
>>292040
You start to slowly relax into the couch and drift off to sleep, but the sound of a clock chiming brings you back to reality.
You can hear the sound of a mare and a stallion talking to each other walking by.
"…Contract?"
He looks at you strangely.
"You get me the watches back, Lagerfelt no longer owes me a favor and you get whatever you're trying to get from him."
>>292031
"How should I know?! Ask around! Say you're looking to buy a watch or something. You're the ones looking for it."
>>292025
He stands up and helps you up, but pouts.
"Does this mean I'll never see you again?…"
>>292040
You start to slowly relax into the couch and drift off to sleep, but the sound of a clock chiming brings you back to reality.
You can hear the sound of a mare and a stallion talking to each other walking by.
>>292064
You rush to get up to greet the pair, but as you get up you trip a waiter passing by, spilling the tea pot he was carrying and soaking your uniform.
The pair of ponies stops to give you a queer look.
>>292066
>>292074
"They did it behind my back! You really think that they'd let me see them as they stole from me?!"
He huffs.
>>292065
"All over the world?… So you're an adventurer?"
He lets you in and leads you to the servant's quarters. and true to his word, the place is deserted. Everyone must be inside the house cleaning or cooking.
You rush to get up to greet the pair, but as you get up you trip a waiter passing by, spilling the tea pot he was carrying and soaking your uniform.
The pair of ponies stops to give you a queer look.
>>292066
>>292074
"They did it behind my back! You really think that they'd let me see them as they stole from me?!"
He huffs.
>>292065
"All over the world?… So you're an adventurer?"
He lets you in and leads you to the servant's quarters. and true to his word, the place is deserted. Everyone must be inside the house cleaning or cooking.
Sir Gaspard [Voodoo Doctor] No.292098
>>292093
"I'm a detective my dear. A famous one at that! I can deduct just about everything! For example…"
Commune with his shadow.
What's your name?
Roll #0 7 = 7
"I'm a detective my dear. A famous one at that! I can deduct just about everything! For example…"
Commune with his shadow.
What's your name?
Roll #0 7 = 7
>>292098
"Huh?"
My name's Valiant Hoof
>>292104
>>292106
You wander around for a bit, but you don't really find anything that screams 'poor' to you.
…In fact, you're not even quite sure where you are now.
>>292107
"But I-… Sorry, sir! It won't happen again!"
He rushes off.
The pair approaches you.
"Such clumsy servants… they really have let this place go. So, who might you be? I don't think I've seen you around here before."
He lifts a hoof to shake to you.
"Neither have I. Certainly not that clothing before. It looks… interesting. Moreso than the usual affair of dresses and suits you see around here..
"Huh?"
My name's Valiant Hoof
>>292104
>>292106
You wander around for a bit, but you don't really find anything that screams 'poor' to you.
…In fact, you're not even quite sure where you are now.
>>292107
"But I-… Sorry, sir! It won't happen again!"
He rushes off.
The pair approaches you.
"Such clumsy servants… they really have let this place go. So, who might you be? I don't think I've seen you around here before."
He lifts a hoof to shake to you.
"Neither have I. Certainly not that clothing before. It looks… interesting. Moreso than the usual affair of dresses and suits you see around here..
Sir Gaspard [Voodoo Doctor] No.292137
>>292130
"Your posture, the shape of your cutie mark, and the way you approached the building all tell me your name is Valiant Hoof. And all this just from a gaze!
Now let us take that shower."
Roll #0 4 = 4
"Your posture, the shape of your cutie mark, and the way you approached the building all tell me your name is Valiant Hoof. And all this just from a gaze!
Now let us take that shower."
Roll #0 4 = 4
>>292132
You however, being much more skilled in tracking, manage to at least suss out a general area where you assume the street urchins might lurk.
It's a slum through and through. The place stinks, reeks even, of garbage and fecal matter. The buildings are decaying and falling apart, and because of the area's proximity to the factories there's a thick presence of soot and ash in the air that makes you want to gag.
>>292136
The stallion, who you now see is an earth pony, speaks up.
"A pony look for adventurers?… You don't think this has anything to do with Lady Chestnut, do you Melody?"
He looks to the mare, who you also now see is a pegasus.
"Her silly bet? No… she'd never resort to something like this. Hmm…"
The stallion looks back to you.
"Could you by chance tell us more, Mr…?"
>>292137
He looks at you in awe.
"Just from that?… Wow…"
He regains himself as he feels you starting to wash him. Somewhat roughly, though, given your talons.
As soon as you finish, he gets to work washing you as per part of the deal. '1d10'
>>292152
You get too distracted by the thought of butts and you accidentally end up just copping a feel on her butt instead of yanking her tail like you planned.
Roll #1 8 = 8
You however, being much more skilled in tracking, manage to at least suss out a general area where you assume the street urchins might lurk.
It's a slum through and through. The place stinks, reeks even, of garbage and fecal matter. The buildings are decaying and falling apart, and because of the area's proximity to the factories there's a thick presence of soot and ash in the air that makes you want to gag.
>>292136
The stallion, who you now see is an earth pony, speaks up.
"A pony look for adventurers?… You don't think this has anything to do with Lady Chestnut, do you Melody?"
He looks to the mare, who you also now see is a pegasus.
"Her silly bet? No… she'd never resort to something like this. Hmm…"
The stallion looks back to you.
"Could you by chance tell us more, Mr…?"
>>292137
He looks at you in awe.
"Just from that?… Wow…"
He regains himself as he feels you starting to wash him. Somewhat roughly, though, given your talons.
As soon as you finish, he gets to work washing you as per part of the deal. '1d10'
>>292152
You get too distracted by the thought of butts and you accidentally end up just copping a feel on her butt instead of yanking her tail like you planned.
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>292164
"Maybe… maybe I can come with you! I just need to see if I can quit my job, and… will you let me?"
He follows you inside the house.
What a large place… you're not even quite sure where to begin looking.
>>292165
>>292173
You try to act as naive and subtle as possible, but all your efforts are for naught as the street is completely empty.
Looks like the street urchins might have some place they gather, or at least some place besides the streets where they hang out.
>>292168
"My my, quite the history. Though… I must say, I'm not terribly familiar with many of those events."
>>292170
"Ah yes, right, sorry about that.
You see, Lady Chestnut cares very much for being the 'lady of the hour' as it were. She's constantly on the look out for the next popular thing, be it style of dress, manor decor or even just topic of conversation. And in this particular instance, she somehow came across a legend of a… she was never quite specific what it was, but she just kept speaking of how it gave the user 'magic that can rival that of even the princesses. Both of them.' And well, nobody believed her, of course. But she was gravely offended, and made a rather serious bet. Something like if she couldn't prove the existence of her artifact, she'd donate her entire estate to the club."
"Maybe… maybe I can come with you! I just need to see if I can quit my job, and… will you let me?"
He follows you inside the house.
What a large place… you're not even quite sure where to begin looking.
>>292165
>>292173
You try to act as naive and subtle as possible, but all your efforts are for naught as the street is completely empty.
Looks like the street urchins might have some place they gather, or at least some place besides the streets where they hang out.
>>292168
"My my, quite the history. Though… I must say, I'm not terribly familiar with many of those events."
>>292170
"Ah yes, right, sorry about that.
You see, Lady Chestnut cares very much for being the 'lady of the hour' as it were. She's constantly on the look out for the next popular thing, be it style of dress, manor decor or even just topic of conversation. And in this particular instance, she somehow came across a legend of a… she was never quite specific what it was, but she just kept speaking of how it gave the user 'magic that can rival that of even the princesses. Both of them.' And well, nobody believed her, of course. But she was gravely offended, and made a rather serious bet. Something like if she couldn't prove the existence of her artifact, she'd donate her entire estate to the club."