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PirateQuest: Chapter 3.5: Moon Phases Wf+6 No.358611
Night
Largely uneventful. Curry retrieves the repaired necklace, which thrums with power, but Mera is nowhere to be seen at water's edge. Perhaps she'll surface in the morning.
Felfire beds down for the night in Terrebonne's room in the sleeping bag on the floor after a long day of practicing and studying, preparing for her first resurrection ever tomorrow. Late at night, Terrebonne is summoned and leaves, but you're too tired and sleep through it.
Tasia fights the urge to kill herself as the Guilt overtakes her in full swing. There is no one to comfort her.
Morning
Though it's early, the crew of the fleet seems to be congregating on the Darklantern.
Largely uneventful. Curry retrieves the repaired necklace, which thrums with power, but Mera is nowhere to be seen at water's edge. Perhaps she'll surface in the morning.
Felfire beds down for the night in Terrebonne's room in the sleeping bag on the floor after a long day of practicing and studying, preparing for her first resurrection ever tomorrow. Late at night, Terrebonne is summoned and leaves, but you're too tired and sleep through it.
Tasia fights the urge to kill herself as the Guilt overtakes her in full swing. There is no one to comfort her.
Morning
Though it's early, the crew of the fleet seems to be congregating on the Darklantern.
>>358612
Mmmm… if I didn't enjoy it, I might have let you follow your teacher.
>>358613
>>358614
>>358617
Fullmaster Abilio seems to be preparing to address the crew.
>>358615
He's not there. He couldn't possibly have spent all day and night with Cloudy, could he?
>>358616
She's there in the surf. She waves good morning at you.
Mmmm… if I didn't enjoy it, I might have let you follow your teacher.
>>358613
>>358614
>>358617
Fullmaster Abilio seems to be preparing to address the crew.
>>358615
He's not there. He couldn't possibly have spent all day and night with Cloudy, could he?
>>358616
She's there in the surf. She waves good morning at you.
>>358620
She gracefully glides over and into the pendant, dawning it with a sigh.
"Thank you."
>>358623
>>358621
>>358619
"The previous fleetmaster, Commodore Tallow has met with a grisly death in the last few hours, which is beyond the repair of modern necromancy and healing. The Officers' Council has convened and held a moot to respectfully deal with the body and the issue of succession to the seat of fleetmastery. Given my imminent retirement and the ineligibility of Captain Umlock, succession proceeds to the heir apparent to the seat of the captain of the Pillager's Fancy. In short, long live the new commodore. Long live Commodore Smitts."
>>358622
Mmmm… Well I had to reward you for your good work in the temple, didn't I?
She gracefully glides over and into the pendant, dawning it with a sigh.
"Thank you."
>>358623
>>358621
>>358619
"The previous fleetmaster, Commodore Tallow has met with a grisly death in the last few hours, which is beyond the repair of modern necromancy and healing. The Officers' Council has convened and held a moot to respectfully deal with the body and the issue of succession to the seat of fleetmastery. Given my imminent retirement and the ineligibility of Captain Umlock, succession proceeds to the heir apparent to the seat of the captain of the Pillager's Fancy. In short, long live the new commodore. Long live Commodore Smitts."
>>358622
Mmmm… Well I had to reward you for your good work in the temple, didn't I?
>>358625
"I did… in fact, it was good to have time to collect myself after so much in one day. No doubt you have questions… and I have you at a disadvantage, too."
>>358627
I don't understand. What do you mean?
>>358626
>>358628
>>358629
The new commodore addresses the crew briefly:
"This will not change our current plans significantly. Our job remains the same here in Autumnsreach. This will be a smooth transition: there will be more than enough time to renovate policy after we are on open sea. Back to work: we have a busy day."
With that, he disappears into his cabin.
"I did… in fact, it was good to have time to collect myself after so much in one day. No doubt you have questions… and I have you at a disadvantage, too."
>>358627
I don't understand. What do you mean?
>>358626
>>358628
>>358629
The new commodore addresses the crew briefly:
"This will not change our current plans significantly. Our job remains the same here in Autumnsreach. This will be a smooth transition: there will be more than enough time to renovate policy after we are on open sea. Back to work: we have a busy day."
With that, he disappears into his cabin.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.358635
>>358630
I'll nod.
"But the questions will likely have to wait. I've a small task that I need to do in return for the favor Smitts allowed, and after that, I shall return. And we'll have a nice, long talk. You, me, and perhaps even miss Seas. I'm certain she'd like to speak with you."
I'll nod.
"But the questions will likely have to wait. I've a small task that I need to do in return for the favor Smitts allowed, and after that, I shall return. And we'll have a nice, long talk. You, me, and perhaps even miss Seas. I'm certain she'd like to speak with you."
>>358633
You knock on the cabin door and he lets you in.
"Normally I would not allow one in so early, but I'll make an exception for you, Miss Heart. I trust you understand what role you've played in my succession, after all."
>>358632
He's still there on the Darklantern.
"Yes, Emrille?"
>>358635
"Okay, then…"
>>358636
He seems to have sequestered himself in his cabin for now, having a private chat. You could wait here or do something else.
You knock on the cabin door and he lets you in.
"Normally I would not allow one in so early, but I'll make an exception for you, Miss Heart. I trust you understand what role you've played in my succession, after all."
>>358632
He's still there on the Darklantern.
"Yes, Emrille?"
>>358635
"Okay, then…"
>>358636
He seems to have sequestered himself in his cabin for now, having a private chat. You could wait here or do something else.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.358643
>>358637
I'll give her a little smile.
"It's nothing that should take long. Just scatter a few seeds, and try not to be suspicious. On the bright side, we found a lovely tub for you, if you'd like to spend the night on the ship. I might even be able to convince the crew to help me move it closer to miss Spring and Seas."
I'll give her a little smile.
"It's nothing that should take long. Just scatter a few seeds, and try not to be suspicious. On the bright side, we found a lovely tub for you, if you'd like to spend the night on the ship. I might even be able to convince the crew to help me move it closer to miss Spring and Seas."
>>358638
>>358640
"That is correct. As soon as we make port in Reptil."
>>358639
You see Sho Time wandering around on deck and lose yourself in his flank.
>>358641
"What Commodore Tallow failed to tell you that no part of your mission was an exercise in officer training. He didn't want you to tell others because there would be a greater likelihood somepony might tell you what a hydra heart does. You see, hydra hearts have a certain quirk: they can heal almost any disorder or disease if consumed while still beating. For two decades, Commodore Tallow has struggled with a heart disorder not unlike yours. That is why he took sympathy on you, and why he had better medicine in his cabin. He convinced the rest of the crew he was abusing opium. An easy lie to pass off. And now… you are in a compromising position. It would not be good for you if the others found out you had a hand in this. Which brings us to your future… You can either accept that you work for me now in a much more direct way, or you can flee the fleet. I intend to install you in the officer corps."
>>358643
"Oh, I can already spend the night on the ship."
She lumbers out of the surf with a fully function back pair of legs.
"I like my normal form more, though…"
>>358640
"That is correct. As soon as we make port in Reptil."
>>358639
You see Sho Time wandering around on deck and lose yourself in his flank.
>>358641
"What Commodore Tallow failed to tell you that no part of your mission was an exercise in officer training. He didn't want you to tell others because there would be a greater likelihood somepony might tell you what a hydra heart does. You see, hydra hearts have a certain quirk: they can heal almost any disorder or disease if consumed while still beating. For two decades, Commodore Tallow has struggled with a heart disorder not unlike yours. That is why he took sympathy on you, and why he had better medicine in his cabin. He convinced the rest of the crew he was abusing opium. An easy lie to pass off. And now… you are in a compromising position. It would not be good for you if the others found out you had a hand in this. Which brings us to your future… You can either accept that you work for me now in a much more direct way, or you can flee the fleet. I intend to install you in the officer corps."
>>358643
"Oh, I can already spend the night on the ship."
She lumbers out of the surf with a fully function back pair of legs.
"I like my normal form more, though…"
>>358646
She laughs. "The pendant! Do you think I wanted to be dragged around all day? Although…" She mutters something quietly.
>>358648
Depends on how much you need to do. Cast an actual Tartarian spell? It would take days. If you just need to know the theory of it, we could do it today.
>>358647
He chuckles. "I don't think so. You've been a good protege, but it's time for some rest."
She laughs. "The pendant! Do you think I wanted to be dragged around all day? Although…" She mutters something quietly.
>>358648
Depends on how much you need to do. Cast an actual Tartarian spell? It would take days. If you just need to know the theory of it, we could do it today.
>>358647
He chuckles. "I don't think so. You've been a good protege, but it's time for some rest."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.358658
>>358645
"Hmm…"
I nod sagely
"I see. As it stands, I see no reason to leave this fleet. Though dangerous, I have found it to be quite the intriguing place so far. As you mentioned, it would be quite unhealthy for both of us if this plot leaked to the crew. While I do not enjoy being used as a political pawn, I must say I am quite impressed by your plotting abilities. I believe that as it stands, the officer corps would make for quite the position for me. As long as no more hydras are involved, that is. Pray tell, what would all grant me, exactly?"
"Hmm…"
I nod sagely
"I see. As it stands, I see no reason to leave this fleet. Though dangerous, I have found it to be quite the intriguing place so far. As you mentioned, it would be quite unhealthy for both of us if this plot leaked to the crew. While I do not enjoy being used as a political pawn, I must say I am quite impressed by your plotting abilities. I believe that as it stands, the officer corps would make for quite the position for me. As long as no more hydras are involved, that is. Pray tell, what would all grant me, exactly?"
>>358657
"I meant… ʸᵒᵘʳ ᵐᵃᶰᵉ ˢᵐᵉᶫᶫᵉᵈ ᶰᶦᶜᵉ."
>>358655
You retrieve them successfully.
>>358654
If he won't stay to train Emrille, what makes you think he will stay to train you?
>>358658
"A seat on the Officers' Council. Power, prestige, administrative pay. Or perhaps you'd like loose mares? I can arrange it."
>>358659
"Emrille. What do you want from me? I can't place a student before family."
"I meant… ʸᵒᵘʳ ᵐᵃᶰᵉ ˢᵐᵉᶫᶫᵉᵈ ᶰᶦᶜᵉ."
>>358655
You retrieve them successfully.
>>358654
If he won't stay to train Emrille, what makes you think he will stay to train you?
>>358658
"A seat on the Officers' Council. Power, prestige, administrative pay. Or perhaps you'd like loose mares? I can arrange it."
>>358659
"Emrille. What do you want from me? I can't place a student before family."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.358666
>>358662
I'll chuckle softly.
"Well, that's the first I've heard of that. Thank you."
I'll look her up and down for a moment.
"Well, since you can join me on land, perhaps we could get you something to wear? A nice cloak, or a dress, if any are available. I'm certain we can get something decent after exchanging a few of those hydra scales."
I'll chuckle softly.
"Well, that's the first I've heard of that. Thank you."
I'll look her up and down for a moment.
"Well, since you can join me on land, perhaps we could get you something to wear? A nice cloak, or a dress, if any are available. I'm certain we can get something decent after exchanging a few of those hydra scales."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.358668
>>358662
"I believe I have my bases covered when it comes to mares, mister Smitts. You make a attractive offer and I am very inclined to accept it. Although if you do not mind me asking, what are your plans regarding the unicorns now that you have taken up the Commodore's hat?"
"I believe I have my bases covered when it comes to mares, mister Smitts. You make a attractive offer and I am very inclined to accept it. Although if you do not mind me asking, what are your plans regarding the unicorns now that you have taken up the Commodore's hat?"
>>358665
"We are two different ponies, Emrille."
>>358667
She welcomes you in when you arrive at her room. "You return, Chip."
>>358668
"They are useless to me. I don't see the point in keeping them around. I suppose I'll give them an opportunity to plead their case, then have them executed in the morning."
>>358663
Whatever you say… It would take a few days at least.
"We are two different ponies, Emrille."
>>358667
She welcomes you in when you arrive at her room. "You return, Chip."
>>358668
"They are useless to me. I don't see the point in keeping them around. I suppose I'll give them an opportunity to plead their case, then have them executed in the morning."
>>358663
Whatever you say… It would take a few days at least.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.358678
>>358673
"True, but on land some ponies find it odd to go without at least a hat. Besides, I'm certain we could find something that would suit you, and not weigh you down terribly should you need to return to the water at a moment's notice. We could surprise miss Seas and Spring with it, as well."
"True, but on land some ponies find it odd to go without at least a hat. Besides, I'm certain we could find something that would suit you, and not weigh you down terribly should you need to return to the water at a moment's notice. We could surprise miss Seas and Spring with it, as well."
>>358674
"The new commodore plans to set sail at sundown."
>>358675
He nods and leads you to his cabinets and starts to pull out various jars.
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>>358676
She gestures to the high value cage behind herself.
"Many of the items within I have either restored or made from scratch."
>>358677
"You have Miss Rosemary, do you not? But in truth, the real question for me is whether or not you can keep them reined in. They know too much about the fleet and its personalities. They can't escape with that knowledge."
>>358678
"Okay, if you think so. I have not kept much company for my life…"
"The new commodore plans to set sail at sundown."
>>358675
He nods and leads you to his cabinets and starts to pull out various jars.
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>>358676
She gestures to the high value cage behind herself.
"Many of the items within I have either restored or made from scratch."
>>358677
"You have Miss Rosemary, do you not? But in truth, the real question for me is whether or not you can keep them reined in. They know too much about the fleet and its personalities. They can't escape with that knowledge."
>>358678
"Okay, if you think so. I have not kept much company for my life…"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.358683
>>358679
I'll laugh a little.
"Nor have I. Had I known you were down there, I likely would have tried to speak with you before…"
Then I'll frown a little.
"Never mind. Let's find you something to wear. Would you prefer to go shopping in town, or see if there's anything on the Darklantern we might be able to barter for?"
I'll laugh a little.
"Nor have I. Had I known you were down there, I likely would have tried to speak with you before…"
Then I'll frown a little.
"Never mind. Let's find you something to wear. Would you prefer to go shopping in town, or see if there's anything on the Darklantern we might be able to barter for?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.358686
>>358679
"Then they can stay in the crew, no? Miss Rosemary is capable, but she is not a doctor. I have seen the sheer power little Summer holds, mister Smitts. She saved our lives plenty of times already despite her age. Killing her would be an incredible waste of resources. I believe I can persuade them not to try and do anything foolish."
"Then they can stay in the crew, no? Miss Rosemary is capable, but she is not a doctor. I have seen the sheer power little Summer holds, mister Smitts. She saved our lives plenty of times already despite her age. Killing her would be an incredible waste of resources. I believe I can persuade them not to try and do anything foolish."
>>358680
He takes a swig of whiskey before mixing up a few different contents of bottles.
"Be careful. This could kill you."
>>358681
"We should have a strong current. We'll make port very quickly once we leave."
>>358672
"I am dead set on pleasing my to-be-wife."
>>358682
"Sometimes, but not often."
>>358683
"I saw you, sometimes… trying to explore below. But I never knew there were others above. As for who to ask, I don't know…"
>>358686
"Very well. In that case, the responsibility will be on your head. Do not fail in this regards."
He takes a swig of whiskey before mixing up a few different contents of bottles.
"Be careful. This could kill you."
>>358681
"We should have a strong current. We'll make port very quickly once we leave."
>>358672
"I am dead set on pleasing my to-be-wife."
>>358682
"Sometimes, but not often."
>>358683
"I saw you, sometimes… trying to explore below. But I never knew there were others above. As for who to ask, I don't know…"
>>358686
"Very well. In that case, the responsibility will be on your head. Do not fail in this regards."
>>358691
"This is weak poison."
>>358692
He gives you a deadpan look. "Don't test me, schoolfilly."
>>358694
Abilio shakes his head. "Grogar was a ram, a male sheep. And his realm does not extend to Tartarus. Those would be the Tartarian Overlords. Perhaps you might have been ready to learn if not for the interference of that paladin. She brought death to the commodore, kept me apart from my beloved for so long, and now ruined your training. Awful."
>>358695
"I plan to use them to scout the Saint Radiant Basilica, then they will have an accident."
>>358696
"Some of the more complex rigging on the ships… Bilging mechanisms. Mostly matters of convenience."
>>358697
"Okay…" She follows you.
>>358698
Curled up in a ball in the hold, trying not to give yourself righteous justice (e.g.: commit suicide), you utter villain. Scum. Filth.
>>358699
So many ponies.
"This is weak poison."
>>358692
He gives you a deadpan look. "Don't test me, schoolfilly."
>>358694
Abilio shakes his head. "Grogar was a ram, a male sheep. And his realm does not extend to Tartarus. Those would be the Tartarian Overlords. Perhaps you might have been ready to learn if not for the interference of that paladin. She brought death to the commodore, kept me apart from my beloved for so long, and now ruined your training. Awful."
>>358695
"I plan to use them to scout the Saint Radiant Basilica, then they will have an accident."
>>358696
"Some of the more complex rigging on the ships… Bilging mechanisms. Mostly matters of convenience."
>>358697
"Okay…" She follows you.
>>358698
Curled up in a ball in the hold, trying not to give yourself righteous justice (e.g.: commit suicide), you utter villain. Scum. Filth.
>>358699
So many ponies.
>>358702
Looks like he is. He's up near the top, holding part of the sail.
>>358703
"It's not a matter of you being a good student. It's a matter of what we want out of life."
>>358705
Nope, it looks like you just ruined everything for everyone. Here you are, being a coward, not even accepting your righteous hatred from other ponies. Well, not much you can expect out of somepony as useless as you.
>>358706
Alright, I'll teach you about the Tartarian Overlords, then.
>>358707
"Some… complex mechanisms like revolvers interest me. But I have made armor in the past… and folded blades."
>>358709
"Make use of her now, then. I can't imagine what we're going to do with them out at sea. They'll just get in the way, don't you think?"
>>358716
With Spring in your room (the brig). It's not locked.
Notably, Redcoat is no longer chained in the corner. You wonder if he was executed.
>>358710
Quite a few. Any particular kind of busy you're looking for?
Looks like he is. He's up near the top, holding part of the sail.
>>358703
"It's not a matter of you being a good student. It's a matter of what we want out of life."
>>358705
Nope, it looks like you just ruined everything for everyone. Here you are, being a coward, not even accepting your righteous hatred from other ponies. Well, not much you can expect out of somepony as useless as you.
>>358706
Alright, I'll teach you about the Tartarian Overlords, then.
>>358707
"Some… complex mechanisms like revolvers interest me. But I have made armor in the past… and folded blades."
>>358709
"Make use of her now, then. I can't imagine what we're going to do with them out at sea. They'll just get in the way, don't you think?"
>>358716
With Spring in your room (the brig). It's not locked.
Notably, Redcoat is no longer chained in the corner. You wonder if he was executed.
>>358710
Quite a few. Any particular kind of busy you're looking for?
Light Heart [Warlord] No.358746
>>358729
"Mister Curry is rather stubborn in his ways. He is, however, just one pony. I believe I could make use of his skills in battle if he were to be kept alive. I wont say I am terribly concerned about keeping him alive, but I would rather have him and his pet alive than dead. Their skills may come in handy at one point in the future."
"Mister Curry is rather stubborn in his ways. He is, however, just one pony. I believe I could make use of his skills in battle if he were to be kept alive. I wont say I am terribly concerned about keeping him alive, but I would rather have him and his pet alive than dead. Their skills may come in handy at one point in the future."
>>358736
"A new kind of hand-cannon. The chamber shifts to allow for firing again without reloading. Marvels of engineering. Modern technology is amazing."
>>358735
"Nothing is more important than my dynasty."
>>358737
"Wh'd'y'wan'?"
>>358738
Nope. You cry like the useless crybaby you are.
>>358704
You drink it like a shot. You already feel stronger.
>>358746
"Hmmm… we have plenty of muscle. You can't think of a better reason than that?"
>>358740
I don't know many. There's Azazel, the Scapegoat, who bears the guilt of the world. He mentioned President Haagenti, who manages the money and bureaucracy of Tartarus. Other than that, there are the seven princes, Lucifer, Mammon, Asmodeus, Leviathan, Beelzebub, Satan, and Belphegor. There are some other minor overlords, such as Gressil, the impure, or Sonneillon, the hateful. There are the astrologers, Kokabiel and Baraqiel. Astaroth, who watches over fallen paladins, Abaddon, over warlords. And if you wish to deepen your knowledge of the Tartarian, you will certainly have to deal with Belial, the inventor of cursed things at some point.
>>358753
He's nowhere to be found. At least you avoid getting into trouble.
"A new kind of hand-cannon. The chamber shifts to allow for firing again without reloading. Marvels of engineering. Modern technology is amazing."
>>358735
"Nothing is more important than my dynasty."
>>358737
"Wh'd'y'wan'?"
>>358738
Nope. You cry like the useless crybaby you are.
>>358704
You drink it like a shot. You already feel stronger.
>>358746
"Hmmm… we have plenty of muscle. You can't think of a better reason than that?"
>>358740
I don't know many. There's Azazel, the Scapegoat, who bears the guilt of the world. He mentioned President Haagenti, who manages the money and bureaucracy of Tartarus. Other than that, there are the seven princes, Lucifer, Mammon, Asmodeus, Leviathan, Beelzebub, Satan, and Belphegor. There are some other minor overlords, such as Gressil, the impure, or Sonneillon, the hateful. There are the astrologers, Kokabiel and Baraqiel. Astaroth, who watches over fallen paladins, Abaddon, over warlords. And if you wish to deepen your knowledge of the Tartarian, you will certainly have to deal with Belial, the inventor of cursed things at some point.
>>358753
He's nowhere to be found. At least you avoid getting into trouble.
>>358783
He mixes up another batch. "You took that one well."
>>358782
"T'p'z d's most of th'r'pairs b'y'may as jus'as'any quar'mas'er."
>>358789
Didn't you realize? Summoning circles qualify as cursed. The knowledge of how to make them can't enter your mind without his permission. It simply won't stick.
>>358790
"Perhaps when you're my age, you'll understand."
>>358791
"We've come into contact with them over the years. They're becoming more common, but they're exceptionally tricky to forge properly."
>>358794
"If you insist, but try not to weigh yourself down with too much responsibility. Because you will be held responsible if they become a liability."
>>358796
She looks like a normal earth pon right now. Did you see her before now?
He mixes up another batch. "You took that one well."
>>358782
"T'p'z d's most of th'r'pairs b'y'may as jus'as'any quar'mas'er."
>>358789
Didn't you realize? Summoning circles qualify as cursed. The knowledge of how to make them can't enter your mind without his permission. It simply won't stick.
>>358790
"Perhaps when you're my age, you'll understand."
>>358791
"We've come into contact with them over the years. They're becoming more common, but they're exceptionally tricky to forge properly."
>>358794
"If you insist, but try not to weigh yourself down with too much responsibility. Because you will be held responsible if they become a liability."
>>358796
She looks like a normal earth pon right now. Did you see her before now?
>>358803
It varies. I wouldn't dwell on it, too much. Cross that bridge when you come to it.
>>358804
This one doesn't go down so well. You start to convulse and vomit, but you seem okay.
"Going to live?"
>>358805
"For one, I'd have a pony that actually cares about me, rather than just about the knowledge I could impart."
>>358808
"Very well. Then you are dismissed. I have a lot of paperwork to fill out."
>>358810
"It's not a matter of having the plans. Plenty of ponies have blueprints. They are exceedingly difficult to make. Most models jam on the first fire."
It varies. I wouldn't dwell on it, too much. Cross that bridge when you come to it.
>>358804
This one doesn't go down so well. You start to convulse and vomit, but you seem okay.
"Going to live?"
>>358805
"For one, I'd have a pony that actually cares about me, rather than just about the knowledge I could impart."
>>358808
"Very well. Then you are dismissed. I have a lot of paperwork to fill out."
>>358810
"It's not a matter of having the plans. Plenty of ponies have blueprints. They are exceedingly difficult to make. Most models jam on the first fire."
>>358815
He did. The door is open when you arrive.
"Ah, the party is complete. Why don't you have a seat, Miss Heart?"
>>358816
"I suppose we may as well continue."
He mixes up another batch.
>>358819
Neeeeeeeeeeecromancy is a difficult thing to explain. It's not like I can impart the information to you eeeeeeeeeeeeeefficiently like this. Normally neeeeeeeeeecromancy magic is routed through a point near the kidney, called the Beeeeeeeeeethany Point. You've had contact there, right?
>>358823
To die without leaving a corpse. Such is the way of the Lordblades.
>>358829
"Perhaps."
>>358817
"If you actually cared, then you wouldn't be so concerned with keeping my wife from being happy."
He did. The door is open when you arrive.
"Ah, the party is complete. Why don't you have a seat, Miss Heart?"
>>358816
"I suppose we may as well continue."
He mixes up another batch.
>>358819
Neeeeeeeeeeecromancy is a difficult thing to explain. It's not like I can impart the information to you eeeeeeeeeeeeeefficiently like this. Normally neeeeeeeeeecromancy magic is routed through a point near the kidney, called the Beeeeeeeeeethany Point. You've had contact there, right?
>>358823
To die without leaving a corpse. Such is the way of the Lordblades.
>>358829
"Perhaps."
>>358817
"If you actually cared, then you wouldn't be so concerned with keeping my wife from being happy."
>>358837
Indeed. That stupid paladin is missing, though.
>>358839
Poison. Goes down smooth.
He mixes up a final batch. "Are you ready? This one is nasty. It's slow poison. We'll have to wait for the results."
>>358840
"Well, you can try to talk to her if you want."
>>358842
When you show up to his old room, you find it empty. A couple crewponies in the hall chuckle at you. "Didn't go to the morning meeting?"
>>358843
That's where I would make contact to guide you. But shadows can't do that.
Indeed. That stupid paladin is missing, though.
>>358839
Poison. Goes down smooth.
He mixes up a final batch. "Are you ready? This one is nasty. It's slow poison. We'll have to wait for the results."
>>358840
"Well, you can try to talk to her if you want."
>>358842
When you show up to his old room, you find it empty. A couple crewponies in the hall chuckle at you. "Didn't go to the morning meeting?"
>>358843
That's where I would make contact to guide you. But shadows can't do that.
>>358853
He just sighs at you and returns to his cabin.
>>358854
Today's appetizer is a light salad with iceberg lettuce and imported tomatoes, lightly garnished with cheese in from the far west. Notably, the Viscountess of Autumnsreach has not joined the group for breakfast.
Abbess Ballast speaks up, "So, has Lady Heart been confirmed?"
Landgrave nods, "I do believe so."
"Well we'll certainly have to bring her up to speed."
"I do believe so."
"There is much to discuss, and so little time before the day of reckoning."
"I do believe so, indeed."
>>358858
Cloudy is back in her chambers. She lets you in when you knock.
>>358860
You head to the new Commodore's quarters. After knocking, he lets you in.
"Yes, Mister Chip?"
>>358861
"Slower than you're drinking it. Slow down!"
>>358865
It's just a matter of how much potential he was looking for. Maybe you could find out?
>>358867
"He's been promoted. To commodore."
He just sighs at you and returns to his cabin.
>>358854
Today's appetizer is a light salad with iceberg lettuce and imported tomatoes, lightly garnished with cheese in from the far west. Notably, the Viscountess of Autumnsreach has not joined the group for breakfast.
Abbess Ballast speaks up, "So, has Lady Heart been confirmed?"
Landgrave nods, "I do believe so."
"Well we'll certainly have to bring her up to speed."
"I do believe so."
"There is much to discuss, and so little time before the day of reckoning."
"I do believe so, indeed."
>>358858
Cloudy is back in her chambers. She lets you in when you knock.
>>358860
You head to the new Commodore's quarters. After knocking, he lets you in.
"Yes, Mister Chip?"
>>358861
"Slower than you're drinking it. Slow down!"
>>358865
It's just a matter of how much potential he was looking for. Maybe you could find out?
>>358867
"He's been promoted. To commodore."
>>358888
"I'm busy, go away!"
>>358887
Yes
>>358886
I can! It just requires more time than you probably have.
He sighs. "That just shows you don't really understand the basics enough to handle Tartarian spells. Your Bethany Point doesn't become 'locked' – though it can become blocked. That's not the case with you, though. It's the means by which one necromancer can guide another through a spell."
>>358885
"He hasn't yet appointed a new quartermaster, but the safe money is on Mellow Marsh, the duty officer."
>>358890
"How familiar are you with the founding of Equestria, Lady Heart?"
>>358892
He nods slowly. "Yes, I thought you'd take to each other. You'll do well, no doubt."
"I'm busy, go away!"
>>358887
Yes
>>358886
I can! It just requires more time than you probably have.
He sighs. "That just shows you don't really understand the basics enough to handle Tartarian spells. Your Bethany Point doesn't become 'locked' – though it can become blocked. That's not the case with you, though. It's the means by which one necromancer can guide another through a spell."
>>358885
"He hasn't yet appointed a new quartermaster, but the safe money is on Mellow Marsh, the duty officer."
>>358890
"How familiar are you with the founding of Equestria, Lady Heart?"
>>358892
He nods slowly. "Yes, I thought you'd take to each other. You'll do well, no doubt."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.358914
>>358901
"Look I'm asking you to touch me and that's already hard enough. I'm doing all thi-"
Fuck this.
Take a deep breath.
"I need you to guide me. Don't worry. I have another teacher, if you really don't intend to stick around.
She's been telling me about tartarus this whole time.
It would just be faster if you did it yourself."
"Look I'm asking you to touch me and that's already hard enough. I'm doing all thi-"
Fuck this.
Take a deep breath.
"I need you to guide me. Don't worry. I have another teacher, if you really don't intend to stick around.
She's been telling me about tartarus this whole time.
It would just be faster if you did it yourself."
>>358915
She's in the captain's quarters with Abilio and Emrille.
>>358919
"Hold of the Seaworthy."
>>358920
"Nothing new for now… we'll leave that for when we reach the sea."
>>358914
"You're going to destroy yourself. I won't see Terrebonne's work wasted because of some paladin."
>>358916
He shakes his head. "Indeed."
She's in the captain's quarters with Abilio and Emrille.
>>358919
"Hold of the Seaworthy."
>>358920
"Nothing new for now… we'll leave that for when we reach the sea."
>>358914
"You're going to destroy yourself. I won't see Terrebonne's work wasted because of some paladin."
>>358916
He shakes his head. "Indeed."
>>358938
"Fine. Ruin your soul, then. No doubt you'll find yourself twisted into some bargain with Belial or Haagenti and have your soul shredded, and put Terrebonne through more grief."
>>358939
"Not the time, Emrille."
>>358937
"Indeed. Tell me, what do you know about the Unicorn tribe?"
>>358936
You stumble around and eventually find it.
The Lockermaster slides back a viewing port. "What do you want?"
"Fine. Ruin your soul, then. No doubt you'll find yourself twisted into some bargain with Belial or Haagenti and have your soul shredded, and put Terrebonne through more grief."
>>358939
"Not the time, Emrille."
>>358937
"Indeed. Tell me, what do you know about the Unicorn tribe?"
>>358936
You stumble around and eventually find it.
The Lockermaster slides back a viewing port. "What do you want?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.358950
>>358941
I think for a moment
"The unicorn 'tribe' was ruled by the Unicorn king and represented by his daughter, princess Platinum. If I recall correctly, they shared power with one another. They were of course the prime magic users back then, said to be responsible for maintaining the day and night cycles."
I think for a moment
"The unicorn 'tribe' was ruled by the Unicorn king and represented by his daughter, princess Platinum. If I recall correctly, they shared power with one another. They were of course the prime magic users back then, said to be responsible for maintaining the day and night cycles."
>>358950
"Indeed. And there was a Unification under usurpers. The Alicorn sisters. Now everyone sees that one of them was a traitor, but they still praise the other. Given that the military dictatorship of Pegisolopis has dissolved and the republic of Earth no longer holds elections, there is only one successor to the throne of Equestria. The Platinum line. We intend to see ponies ruling ponies once again, rather than so-called 'gods'."
>>358947
"She was a fixture of the fleet since before I arrived. I hardly know."
>>358948
"No, it's how I treat a schoolfilly that doesn't know her place."
With that, you find yourself rolling out of your coat and gun and into the wall, too small for them.
>>358951
I only dealt with Azazel, and he doesn't play tricks. He just wants a bargain.
"Oh? And how is that?"
>>358945
"And do you have anything for trade? You don't look like the sort that has… money."
"Indeed. And there was a Unification under usurpers. The Alicorn sisters. Now everyone sees that one of them was a traitor, but they still praise the other. Given that the military dictatorship of Pegisolopis has dissolved and the republic of Earth no longer holds elections, there is only one successor to the throne of Equestria. The Platinum line. We intend to see ponies ruling ponies once again, rather than so-called 'gods'."
>>358947
"She was a fixture of the fleet since before I arrived. I hardly know."
>>358948
"No, it's how I treat a schoolfilly that doesn't know her place."
With that, you find yourself rolling out of your coat and gun and into the wall, too small for them.
>>358951
I only dealt with Azazel, and he doesn't play tricks. He just wants a bargain.
"Oh? And how is that?"
>>358945
"And do you have anything for trade? You don't look like the sort that has… money."
>>358966
"Good. Then you should have no issue with what's on the agenda."
The Baron speaks up next, "Our host, Landgrave, has taken his title as a name to protect himself. You see, in truth, his real name is… King Perfect Platinum LXII."
>>358971
He laughs. "Tell him. I doubt he'd be surprised. Besides… you don't want to see my stock."
>>358970
"I'll put you in time out. You wouldn't like that, trust me. Get ready for class and read your book."
>>358967
"Fine. Meet me on the main deck. You get one chance. One. The only reason I have the patience to deal with the schoolfilly is that she has true raw potential."
"Good. Then you should have no issue with what's on the agenda."
The Baron speaks up next, "Our host, Landgrave, has taken his title as a name to protect himself. You see, in truth, his real name is… King Perfect Platinum LXII."
>>358971
He laughs. "Tell him. I doubt he'd be surprised. Besides… you don't want to see my stock."
>>358970
"I'll put you in time out. You wouldn't like that, trust me. Get ready for class and read your book."
>>358967
"Fine. Meet me on the main deck. You get one chance. One. The only reason I have the patience to deal with the schoolfilly is that she has true raw potential."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.358990
>>358981
I'll raise an eyebrow at him.
"Why does that give me the feeling I just need to see it even more?"
Shaking my head, I'll continue.
"No matter at the moment, though. I need some nice town clothes for miss Mera, and perhaps a decent cloak or covering for myself."
I'll raise an eyebrow at him.
"Why does that give me the feeling I just need to see it even more?"
Shaking my head, I'll continue.
"No matter at the moment, though. I need some nice town clothes for miss Mera, and perhaps a decent cloak or covering for myself."
>>358987
It makes contact with the side of his head, rather painfully, and he groans. "Timeout it is."
He uses telekinesis to jerk Summer's old collar off his desk and around your neck.
"Go wait in the brig like a good little filly. I'll collect you later."
DC6 to resist compulsion.
>>358990
"Cloak? I can do a cloak. In fact… For this town, I have a habit. Will that work?"
>>358993
"Indeed. We now control lower offices all across Equestria. Counties, towns, cities under direct vassalage. What need is there for dukes when they are so close to the throne, and so distant from their levies and homes?"
>>358989
I don't know… Maybe heeeeeee'll ask you to draw a summoning circle? Why would heeeeee want you to go outdoors? Fight a Tartarian? Maybe… Will he make a gate and throw you inside? Just a teeeeeeeeeest? Maybe he wants to humiliate you in front of the creeeeeeeeeeew to get you to stop.
It makes contact with the side of his head, rather painfully, and he groans. "Timeout it is."
He uses telekinesis to jerk Summer's old collar off his desk and around your neck.
"Go wait in the brig like a good little filly. I'll collect you later."
DC6 to resist compulsion.
>>358990
"Cloak? I can do a cloak. In fact… For this town, I have a habit. Will that work?"
>>358993
"Indeed. We now control lower offices all across Equestria. Counties, towns, cities under direct vassalage. What need is there for dukes when they are so close to the throne, and so distant from their levies and homes?"
>>358989
I don't know… Maybe heeeeeee'll ask you to draw a summoning circle? Why would heeeeee want you to go outdoors? Fight a Tartarian? Maybe… Will he make a gate and throw you inside? Just a teeeeeeeeeest? Maybe he wants to humiliate you in front of the creeeeeeeeeeew to get you to stop.
>>359007
Seeing you resist, he tries again.
"Emrille. Wait in the hold until I pick you up."
DC6 again.
You should probably get out of earshot if you don't want to have to keep making checks.
>>359008
If you lean over it, I might be able to help subtly. Otherwise the shadow will be obvious.
>>359009
"Very well. Slide the scales through the opening."
Seeing you resist, he tries again.
"Emrille. Wait in the hold until I pick you up."
DC6 again.
You should probably get out of earshot if you don't want to have to keep making checks.
>>359008
If you lean over it, I might be able to help subtly. Otherwise the shadow will be obvious.
>>359009
"Very well. Slide the scales through the opening."
>>359025
You can't muster the courage to leave the hold. Fortunately no one is looking for you here. Not that they'd want to see your ugly face.
>>359027
I need something to work with. Do you have charcoal or chalk?
>>359032
"Indeed. We have the pirate crew working on that. They are quite useful."
>>359034
Her door is still closed. Spring Water is sitting outside, waiting alone.
You can't muster the courage to leave the hold. Fortunately no one is looking for you here. Not that they'd want to see your ugly face.
>>359027
I need something to work with. Do you have charcoal or chalk?
>>359032
"Indeed. We have the pirate crew working on that. They are quite useful."
>>359034
Her door is still closed. Spring Water is sitting outside, waiting alone.
>>359044
"I had planned on it. A pirate ship is no place to raise a foal…"
She gives you a weak smile. "You've grown up so fast, haven't you? You're already a young mare…"
>>359048
"Oh, fine. You're going to try to sell me seaweed or something next, just get out of here."
He pushes another habit through and closes the port.
>>359051
"Indeed. Well, we've had amicable dealings with Smitts in the past. I am certain we will come to an understanding. Incidentally, you may or may not realize that Smitts has a certain talent for finding information. We've learned that he can't seem to pierce my dimensional door, so discussion here should be safe."
>>359061
Nope. Might as well kill yourself. You're rotten to the core.
"I had planned on it. A pirate ship is no place to raise a foal…"
She gives you a weak smile. "You've grown up so fast, haven't you? You're already a young mare…"
>>359048
"Oh, fine. You're going to try to sell me seaweed or something next, just get out of here."
He pushes another habit through and closes the port.
>>359051
"Indeed. Well, we've had amicable dealings with Smitts in the past. I am certain we will come to an understanding. Incidentally, you may or may not realize that Smitts has a certain talent for finding information. We've learned that he can't seem to pierce my dimensional door, so discussion here should be safe."
>>359061
Nope. Might as well kill yourself. You're rotten to the core.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.359077
>>359067
"I have attempted to find out where he gets his information, yes. I myself spend quite some time in the information business, you see. Unfortunately, no success so far. I am pleased to hear he is unable to listen in on us here however. So… what happens once we've acquired the necessary documents?"
"I have attempted to find out where he gets his information, yes. I myself spend quite some time in the information business, you see. Unfortunately, no success so far. I am pleased to hear he is unable to listen in on us here however. So… what happens once we've acquired the necessary documents?"
>>359076
A joke. In a good way!
>>359077
"We prepare correspondence and sail for Central Dock. Ideally Celestia will back down without a fight, but I doubt it. She is a tyrant usurper, after all."
>>359085
She gives you a hesitant hug, careful about her sight. "What do you want an old pirate's company for?"
A joke. In a good way!
>>359077
"We prepare correspondence and sail for Central Dock. Ideally Celestia will back down without a fight, but I doubt it. She is a tyrant usurper, after all."
>>359085
She gives you a hesitant hug, careful about her sight. "What do you want an old pirate's company for?"
>>359094
Just the thought of trying to remove it gives you a headache. You crumple over next to Spring and give an involuntary whimper.
>>359095
You think you have the jist of them…
>>359099
"I don't think… I'd be comfortable. Abilio told me about her… and I don't think she'd like me…"
>>359101
"Huh? Oh… well, I've never seen one before! Could you… help me?"
>>359102
The hardest. You test it to see if it's any good, and you immediately collapse against the wall, using it for support. Your vision immediately start to spin.
Just the thought of trying to remove it gives you a headache. You crumple over next to Spring and give an involuntary whimper.
>>359095
You think you have the jist of them…
>>359099
"I don't think… I'd be comfortable. Abilio told me about her… and I don't think she'd like me…"
>>359101
"Huh? Oh… well, I've never seen one before! Could you… help me?"
>>359102
The hardest. You test it to see if it's any good, and you immediately collapse against the wall, using it for support. Your vision immediately start to spin.
>>359117
No, your lines are kinda wavy, so it's definitely not perfect. But it'll have to do.
Abilio is waiting there on the deck.
"This is a three part test. First, which Tartarian Overlord will you be contacting?"
>>359120
"But Abilio said she hates all of us…"
>>359124
And sleep, you do. Sweet dreams. Dreams of Nurturing Heart.
>>359122
Sleep doesn't take you, though. It would seem that even sleep rejects you, and you stew in your misery. You feel your very soul ripping.
>>359127
You see the collared Spring outside Cloudy's room comforting a little collared filly. You think it's Summer at first, then realize she has wings instead of a horn.
No, your lines are kinda wavy, so it's definitely not perfect. But it'll have to do.
Abilio is waiting there on the deck.
"This is a three part test. First, which Tartarian Overlord will you be contacting?"
>>359120
"But Abilio said she hates all of us…"
>>359124
And sleep, you do. Sweet dreams. Dreams of Nurturing Heart.
>>359122
Sleep doesn't take you, though. It would seem that even sleep rejects you, and you stew in your misery. You feel your very soul ripping.
>>359127
You see the collared Spring outside Cloudy's room comforting a little collared filly. You think it's Summer at first, then realize she has wings instead of a horn.
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.359142
>>359130
"She… she doesn't like some of the pirates. Because… well, you know why. But she still likes some! I know she'll like you! You've helped me out miss Cloudy Skies, and you've never been mean to me and… I know she'll like you!"
I hug her again.
"And… I want her to meet you before you… go."
I sniffle.
"She… she doesn't like some of the pirates. Because… well, you know why. But she still likes some! I know she'll like you! You've helped me out miss Cloudy Skies, and you've never been mean to me and… I know she'll like you!"
I hug her again.
"And… I want her to meet you before you… go."
I sniffle.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.359162
>>359147
"Well, I see that put him in the mood to collar you."
I'll frown.
"We'll have to ask him to take that off."
Turning to Spring, I'll speak again.
"Miss Spring, I was heading into town, to investigate the basilica. I was wondering if you and miss Seas would like to join me for the short trip?"
"Well, I see that put him in the mood to collar you."
I'll frown.
"We'll have to ask him to take that off."
Turning to Spring, I'll speak again.
"Miss Spring, I was heading into town, to investigate the basilica. I was wondering if you and miss Seas would like to join me for the short trip?"
>>359133
I'll try.
"Very well then. Now draw a summoning circle with his symbol."
+2 to draw.
>>359134
You get the feeling they'd be angry at you.
>>359135
"Indeed. Being so close to her zealots is sickening."
A butler pony comes to take your dish as you finish.
>>359137
I thought you were hitting it off with Seekkill and Tela.
>>359142
She sighs. "She doesn't like my husband-to-be. She won't like me."
>>359165
Remember how you got flung against the wall the first time you tried?
That happens again. But now you bounce off the ceiling, too. Ouch.
I'll try.
"Very well then. Now draw a summoning circle with his symbol."
+2 to draw.
>>359134
You get the feeling they'd be angry at you.
>>359135
"Indeed. Being so close to her zealots is sickening."
A butler pony comes to take your dish as you finish.
>>359137
I thought you were hitting it off with Seekkill and Tela.
>>359142
She sighs. "She doesn't like my husband-to-be. She won't like me."
>>359165
Remember how you got flung against the wall the first time you tried?
That happens again. But now you bounce off the ceiling, too. Ouch.
>>359149
>>359153
Fortunately it's easy to find a sleeping target. He's passed out in the hold near some hard liquor.
>>359173
Yes… just have to put up with it for two more days.
Oh, who are you kidding? You'll fail.
>>359178
"Good, good. Tomorrow, then."
>>359171
The stress gets to you, and you accidentally draw the symbol of Belial. You also forget to draw closed circuits, and there is no binding present. Terrible miasma spews forth as a Greater Tartarian rises from the smoke and outstretches a terrible claw. A bolt of lightning hits you square in the chest, and you collapse.
As you begin to black out, you think you hear Abilio yelling something and lights fly back and forth as ponies yell and run to and fro…
Roll to maintain consciousness.
>>359153
Fortunately it's easy to find a sleeping target. He's passed out in the hold near some hard liquor.
>>359173
Yes… just have to put up with it for two more days.
Oh, who are you kidding? You'll fail.
>>359178
"Good, good. Tomorrow, then."
>>359171
The stress gets to you, and you accidentally draw the symbol of Belial. You also forget to draw closed circuits, and there is no binding present. Terrible miasma spews forth as a Greater Tartarian rises from the smoke and outstretches a terrible claw. A bolt of lightning hits you square in the chest, and you collapse.
As you begin to black out, you think you hear Abilio yelling something and lights fly back and forth as ponies yell and run to and fro…
Roll to maintain consciousness.
>>359190
Still in shock, you can't make out what's being yelled. You sort of stare blankly from your vantage, collapsed on the ground, as Abilio summons Tartarians of his own, and finally seals the beast you summoned back into the circle and dismisses it.
He trots over to you and gently shoves your non-reactive form with a hoof.
"Still alive?"
>>359191
They join you right away. You find Emrille outside the navigator's cabin, being comforted by Spring and Curry.
>>359192
Nope. How could a fuckup like you do something clever like that?
Still in shock, you can't make out what's being yelled. You sort of stare blankly from your vantage, collapsed on the ground, as Abilio summons Tartarians of his own, and finally seals the beast you summoned back into the circle and dismisses it.
He trots over to you and gently shoves your non-reactive form with a hoof.
"Still alive?"
>>359191
They join you right away. You find Emrille outside the navigator's cabin, being comforted by Spring and Curry.
>>359192
Nope. How could a fuckup like you do something clever like that?
Light Heart [Warlord] No.359208
>>359205
"How unfortunate. Perhaps I could try and sway him otherwise. I myself have good news however… miss Alys has passed away and as such, Landgrave has decided to grant me a seat in his inner circle. Aside from that, Commodore Smitts has decided to assign me to the officer corps."
"How unfortunate. Perhaps I could try and sway him otherwise. I myself have good news however… miss Alys has passed away and as such, Landgrave has decided to grant me a seat in his inner circle. Aside from that, Commodore Smitts has decided to assign me to the officer corps."
>>359203
She puts a hoof to her face. "Maybe you should wait outside in case she gets mad. Abilio says she gets mad a lot."
>>359206
You have a nightmare in which you're the trap and Nurturing Heart is your dom. You languish around in bed all day and he comes to fuck you every once in a while.
>>359198
He sighs. "Well, if anything, now you need training. Where did you learn those sigils and circle?"
>>359211
How true. You never did a thing that didn't deserve this. That is to say, you always did things that deserved this.
She puts a hoof to her face. "Maybe you should wait outside in case she gets mad. Abilio says she gets mad a lot."
>>359206
You have a nightmare in which you're the trap and Nurturing Heart is your dom. You languish around in bed all day and he comes to fuck you every once in a while.
>>359198
He sighs. "Well, if anything, now you need training. Where did you learn those sigils and circle?"
>>359211
How true. You never did a thing that didn't deserve this. That is to say, you always did things that deserved this.
>>359239
You're like John Lennon's guitar. You slowly weep.
>>359241
You wake up.
>>359246
"Where did that get you?"
>>359247
The only light in the room comes from the door.
"Summer wants me to meet you for some reason I can't fathom."
>>359248
She smiles. "Luna gave me that pendant so I could meet the next Lunar priestess. So I had to be able to talk to her and walk around!"
She whispers to you, "And that's you, isn't it?"
You're like John Lennon's guitar. You slowly weep.
>>359241
You wake up.
>>359246
"Where did that get you?"
>>359247
The only light in the room comes from the door.
"Summer wants me to meet you for some reason I can't fathom."
>>359248
She smiles. "Luna gave me that pendant so I could meet the next Lunar priestess. So I had to be able to talk to her and walk around!"
She whispers to you, "And that's you, isn't it?"
>>359257
"I could tell. You went into a trance when you took my pendant back in the Sanctum."
>>359256
"With the help of this!" She indicates the Lunar pendant.
>>359258
"It doesn't matter if they're trustworthy if that's stupid trustworthiness. I don't think Chip would lie to me if his life was on the line, but I also don't think Chip would ever provide wise council either."
>>359261
That seems like a wise place to pick up.
The bunny kicks you in the head again.
"I could tell. You went into a trance when you took my pendant back in the Sanctum."
>>359256
"With the help of this!" She indicates the Lunar pendant.
>>359258
"It doesn't matter if they're trustworthy if that's stupid trustworthiness. I don't think Chip would lie to me if his life was on the line, but I also don't think Chip would ever provide wise council either."
>>359261
That seems like a wise place to pick up.
The bunny kicks you in the head again.
Arrange a table and set down some cup for the small gathering
>>359271
"Truth be told, you are a strange gryphon Seek. Say where are you yesterday? I have'nt seen you on deck all day long."
I then hand him a drink.
>>359272
"And here's a welcome drink for you Tela. May your stay be a prosperous one."
Hand her a drink.
"You're friends of Emrille you said?"
I then take my drink and gulp down.
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>359271
"Truth be told, you are a strange gryphon Seek. Say where are you yesterday? I have'nt seen you on deck all day long."
I then hand him a drink.
>>359272
"And here's a welcome drink for you Tela. May your stay be a prosperous one."
Hand her a drink.
"You're friends of Emrille you said?"
I then take my drink and gulp down.
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>359292
"Ah… I guess we were partners at one point. A few years back we did some jobs together. I taught her a thing or two about merc work and how to keep your ass alive in this world. Eventually we split ways. Not much to it, but I'm kinda glad to see her ugly mug again."
Take a swig
"Ah… I guess we were partners at one point. A few years back we did some jobs together. I taught her a thing or two about merc work and how to keep your ass alive in this world. Eventually we split ways. Not much to it, but I'm kinda glad to see her ugly mug again."
Take a swig
>>359301
You're a natural champ. Looks like all those fermented berries you've eaten over the years were good training.
>>359300
"I don't have the time to train you to master the realm, but perhaps enough to help you to live with your condition…"
>>359304
You try to sneak into the kitchen, but the cook finds you and kicks you around for '1d10' damage, capped at 9.
>>359307
"Yes… We'll be retiring when the fleet reaches Reptil."
Roll #1 5 = 5
You're a natural champ. Looks like all those fermented berries you've eaten over the years were good training.
>>359300
"I don't have the time to train you to master the realm, but perhaps enough to help you to live with your condition…"
>>359304
You try to sneak into the kitchen, but the cook finds you and kicks you around for '1d10' damage, capped at 9.
>>359307
"Yes… We'll be retiring when the fleet reaches Reptil."
Roll #1 5 = 5
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.359322
>>359314
"That's uh… great!"
I look around the room. Anything that might indicate what interests this mare to talk about?
Roll #1 10 = 10
"That's uh… great!"
I look around the room. Anything that might indicate what interests this mare to talk about?
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>359277
I scratch my head.
"Look, mister bunny, or whatever you are.
I suppose it's a safe bet that you're the one who maintains this shrine or at least know him.
I am a fellow follower of the Changer Of Ways,
and I merely seek guidance.
Can you help me?"
Great, now I'm talking to bunnies.
I scratch my head.
"Look, mister bunny, or whatever you are.
I suppose it's a safe bet that you're the one who maintains this shrine or at least know him.
I am a fellow follower of the Changer Of Ways,
and I merely seek guidance.
Can you help me?"
Great, now I'm talking to bunnies.
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.359325
>>359315
I scrunch.
"I'm not really in the mood because of this collar, and the fact I can't keep that idiot here, okay?"
>>359321
"He didn't turn you into a filly either!"
>>359318
I narrow my eyes, squirm out of the Light Heart's hooves and try to fly over there to kick him in his face.
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
I scrunch.
"I'm not really in the mood because of this collar, and the fact I can't keep that idiot here, okay?"
>>359321
"He didn't turn you into a filly either!"
>>359318
I narrow my eyes, squirm out of the Light Heart's hooves and try to fly over there to kick him in his face.
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>359322
The room is dark, but it's also filled completely with charts of the seas and skies. Inkwells are lying everywhere, and it's now obvious what the black liquid she's covered in is.
>>359323
He opens his cute little mouth and a heinous, booming voice echoes out from within:
"I KNOW WHO YOU ARE, TONY. HE WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS, SENDING YOU HERE AT THIS TIME."
>>359324
"Then it will simply have to keep you up at night. I'm not going to hold off on retirement just because you're probably going to destroy your own soul."
>>359329
You sneak away.
>>359327
World. Champ.
>>359331
Stoic.
>>359330
Okay, you're starting to feel it now.
The room is dark, but it's also filled completely with charts of the seas and skies. Inkwells are lying everywhere, and it's now obvious what the black liquid she's covered in is.
>>359323
He opens his cute little mouth and a heinous, booming voice echoes out from within:
"I KNOW WHO YOU ARE, TONY. HE WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS, SENDING YOU HERE AT THIS TIME."
>>359324
"Then it will simply have to keep you up at night. I'm not going to hold off on retirement just because you're probably going to destroy your own soul."
>>359329
You sneak away.
>>359327
World. Champ.
>>359331
Stoic.
>>359330
Okay, you're starting to feel it now.
>>359339
I chuckle
"Looks like you don't. You're no lightweight, I'll give you that much."
another
Roll #1 4 = 4
I chuckle
"Looks like you don't. You're no lightweight, I'll give you that much."
another
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>359343
It occurs to you that you are unworthy of this meal. Whatever. No point in trying to justify this guilty meal.
Skill Acquired: Gluttony
Part of the goat racial. You can now eat ANYTHING.
>>359347
"I KNOW MANY THINGS TONY WHY WOULDN'T I MY KNOWLEDGE COMES FROM THE CHANGER HIMSELF."
Retcon his earlier statement to also be full of run-on sentence.
>>359350
"That's why they call me 'Lucky'."
It occurs to you that you are unworthy of this meal. Whatever. No point in trying to justify this guilty meal.
Skill Acquired: Gluttony
Part of the goat racial. You can now eat ANYTHING.
>>359347
"I KNOW MANY THINGS TONY WHY WOULDN'T I MY KNOWLEDGE COMES FROM THE CHANGER HIMSELF."
Retcon his earlier statement to also be full of run-on sentence.
>>359350
"That's why they call me 'Lucky'."
>>359366
"YOUR FAITH WILL BE REWARDED TONY BUT FOR OUR PLAN TO SUCCEED WE NEED TOOLS THE FIRST TOOL WILL BE THE RATHER UNIQUE ITEM PROVIDED TO OUR FRIEND MISTER BORDERS SKEWED YOU SEE HE HAS A TALENT WHICH ALLOWS HIM TO PULL THINGS FROM THE VOID ITSELF AND SOMETIMES HE PULLS OUT AN ITEM THAT DOES NOT YET EXIST THAT ITEM IS AN ITEM WE NEED IT IS CALLED A GAS MASK YOU NEED TO GO GET IT THEN I WILL TELL YOU THE REST OF THE PLAN."
>>359370
She shrugs. "I was talented so they hired me. Later I found out they were pirates. Decided I didn't care."
>>359367
She is compelled to obey.
"YOUR FAITH WILL BE REWARDED TONY BUT FOR OUR PLAN TO SUCCEED WE NEED TOOLS THE FIRST TOOL WILL BE THE RATHER UNIQUE ITEM PROVIDED TO OUR FRIEND MISTER BORDERS SKEWED YOU SEE HE HAS A TALENT WHICH ALLOWS HIM TO PULL THINGS FROM THE VOID ITSELF AND SOMETIMES HE PULLS OUT AN ITEM THAT DOES NOT YET EXIST THAT ITEM IS AN ITEM WE NEED IT IS CALLED A GAS MASK YOU NEED TO GO GET IT THEN I WILL TELL YOU THE REST OF THE PLAN."
>>359370
She shrugs. "I was talented so they hired me. Later I found out they were pirates. Decided I didn't care."
>>359367
She is compelled to obey.
>>359360
not wanting to turn down a drink, I take another swig, getting really tipsy now
"My worries are my own, jackass."
Roll #1 2 = 2
not wanting to turn down a drink, I take another swig, getting really tipsy now
"My worries are my own, jackass."
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>359377
"Alright alright, I'm not going to push a cute mare like you from revealing her secrets." I then pour myself and drink.
'1d10'
"I take it that Emrille hired you onboard this ship.
>>359363
I frown seeing the cup not being handled properly.
"That wont drink itself Seek."
"Besides you really need to eat more often." I point at his ribs showing.
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Alright alright, I'm not going to push a cute mare like you from revealing her secrets." I then pour myself and drink.
'1d10'
"I take it that Emrille hired you onboard this ship.
>>359363
I frown seeing the cup not being handled properly.
"That wont drink itself Seek."
"Besides you really need to eat more often." I point at his ribs showing.
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>359450
"Well a shame that we cant drink together merrily in spite of our differences." I then stand up.
"So thats that. Welcome aboard Ms Tela. I hope you like your stay."
>>359448
I look at Seekkill dumbfounded.
"We have re…. you know what I can help you fish. I like my those fresh before it is cooked."
"Well a shame that we cant drink together merrily in spite of our differences." I then stand up.
"So thats that. Welcome aboard Ms Tela. I hope you like your stay."
>>359448
I look at Seekkill dumbfounded.
"We have re…. you know what I can help you fish. I like my those fresh before it is cooked."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.359498
>>359496
"Had I known she was an orphan at all, and not fully grown, I'd have likely tried to adopt her."
I'll rub my beard for a moment.
"Though… that wizard turning her into a filly gives her an odd second chance, don't you think? A chance to find a family that would raise her with love and care, instead of the street."
"Had I known she was an orphan at all, and not fully grown, I'd have likely tried to adopt her."
I'll rub my beard for a moment.
"Though… that wizard turning her into a filly gives her an odd second chance, don't you think? A chance to find a family that would raise her with love and care, instead of the street."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.359515
>>359503
"Well, miss Spring, think on it. Miss Emrille most likely raised herself. I could have gone very similarly, had I somehow survived without the intervention of my teacher. So perhaps, just maybe, she might want a second chance to be a child, with a loving family."
I'll tap the side of my snout for a moment.
"She'd need to work on her temper, of course, though."
"Well, miss Spring, think on it. Miss Emrille most likely raised herself. I could have gone very similarly, had I somehow survived without the intervention of my teacher. So perhaps, just maybe, she might want a second chance to be a child, with a loving family."
I'll tap the side of my snout for a moment.
"She'd need to work on her temper, of course, though."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.359528
>>359524
"If she wants."
I'll nod.
"But she can never know I had the idea. Otherwise she would simply refuse on principle. I'd rather she hate me and have a family, than hate me and not have one."
>>359525
"You could always ask. The worst she can do is assume I came up with the plan, and shoot me. And bullet wounds heal."
"If she wants."
I'll nod.
"But she can never know I had the idea. Otherwise she would simply refuse on principle. I'd rather she hate me and have a family, than hate me and not have one."
>>359525
"You could always ask. The worst she can do is assume I came up with the plan, and shoot me. And bullet wounds heal."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.359557
>>359549
"But that doesn't mean that's what they always do. After all, if miss Emrille is pining for a mother figure, she might be trying to match the closeness you have with your mother."
I'll smile a little sadly.
"Though, I can understand where she's coming from, of course."
Shaking my head, I'll continue.
"But miss Seas, you shouldn't be worrying about that sort of thing until you're old enough that your mother starts chasing away colts with a broom."
"But that doesn't mean that's what they always do. After all, if miss Emrille is pining for a mother figure, she might be trying to match the closeness you have with your mother."
I'll smile a little sadly.
"Though, I can understand where she's coming from, of course."
Shaking my head, I'll continue.
"But miss Seas, you shouldn't be worrying about that sort of thing until you're old enough that your mother starts chasing away colts with a broom."
Seekkill [Dark Hunter] No.359605
>>359593
I nod and fly out over the city.
Can I see any places that look like a good place to hunt after the sun has set?
Roll #1 4 = 4
I nod and fly out over the city.
Can I see any places that look like a good place to hunt after the sun has set?
Roll #1 4 = 4
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.359611
>>359598
>>359601
I'll nod, and then along with miss Mera, we'll start heading off.
"Now, if mister Smitts kept his word which he should have, that large sack of bits and the books should be within easy reach of where you stay. If you'd like to pick up a few funds, perhaps to buy yourselves a luxury item or two, we can take a small detour before we hit the basilica itself."
>>359601
I'll nod, and then along with miss Mera, we'll start heading off.
"Now, if mister Smitts kept his word which he should have, that large sack of bits and the books should be within easy reach of where you stay. If you'd like to pick up a few funds, perhaps to buy yourselves a luxury item or two, we can take a small detour before we hit the basilica itself."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.359624
>>359619
"To be fair, I took it with us. The gems, unfortunately, were claimed by Smitts. The loose bits, books, and paintings I convinced to let him leave in your possession. And I thought they would do more good with you than sitting in the temple, waiting for the pirates to clean up after we left."
"To be fair, I took it with us. The gems, unfortunately, were claimed by Smitts. The loose bits, books, and paintings I convinced to let him leave in your possession. And I thought they would do more good with you than sitting in the temple, waiting for the pirates to clean up after we left."
Borders Skewed[Mage] No.359637
>>359629
"Ah, well, just an odd turn of events. I needed money, they offered me money for my services. And a place in their ship. I felt no attachment to my home, so I went. And it has proven fruitful. It is hard to explain, but I feel as if this place, more specifically people here are… 'real'. I am somehow more confident most of you have minds of your own than others."
"Ah, well, just an odd turn of events. I needed money, they offered me money for my services. And a place in their ship. I felt no attachment to my home, so I went. And it has proven fruitful. It is hard to explain, but I feel as if this place, more specifically people here are… 'real'. I am somehow more confident most of you have minds of your own than others."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.359641
>>359638
"As I had business at the basilica, I thought I would escort miss Spring and miss Seas for a little sight-seeing while they were here. Being cooped up on this boat can't be fun for a filly miss Seas's age, and Autumnsreach is rather renowned for the number of shrines here. I also considered a stop at the shops to give them a chance to get something nice for themselves, as well as perhaps find something for my associate, miss Mera."
"As I had business at the basilica, I thought I would escort miss Spring and miss Seas for a little sight-seeing while they were here. Being cooped up on this boat can't be fun for a filly miss Seas's age, and Autumnsreach is rather renowned for the number of shrines here. I also considered a stop at the shops to give them a chance to get something nice for themselves, as well as perhaps find something for my associate, miss Mera."
>>359649
I chuckle.
"I don't.
In fact I can't even be sure we're actually sitting here in this hold, maybe I'm still sleeping and this is all just a dream."
Look at my pint for a second.
"But I just assume most of the things I meet are real. Makes it easier to deal with them.
Besides I'm not a mage like you, I wouldn't be able to find out wether they're real or not."
I chuckle.
"I don't.
In fact I can't even be sure we're actually sitting here in this hold, maybe I'm still sleeping and this is all just a dream."
Look at my pint for a second.
"But I just assume most of the things I meet are real. Makes it easier to deal with them.
Besides I'm not a mage like you, I wouldn't be able to find out wether they're real or not."
Borders Skewed[Mage] No.359663
>>359658
"And I'd like to, yes. That's my purpose. I'd like to know the truths behind why I am what I am, you know?"
Drink down more.
Rolling for ability to handle alcohol
Roll #1 1 = 1
"And I'd like to, yes. That's my purpose. I'd like to know the truths behind why I am what I am, you know?"
Drink down more.
Rolling for ability to handle alcohol
Roll #1 1 = 1
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.359671
>>359666
"If they aren't near your normal sleeping area. I had asked mister Smitts to make it so that it would be available to you whenever you needed it."
I'll walk a little closer to Spring.
"You didn't turn over that book we recovered from the compartment in the library, did you?"
"If they aren't near your normal sleeping area. I had asked mister Smitts to make it so that it would be available to you whenever you needed it."
I'll walk a little closer to Spring.
"You didn't turn over that book we recovered from the compartment in the library, did you?"
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.359699
>>359686
"yeah, my dOlL tALKEd To me! IT jUtSt a DOlL I GOT BbEEFOore Ii coULD remEMBER, BUT I greW Really ATTched t To HeR FOr soME REAsON, LIKE, I attachED PERSOANLITY traiTs TO hER THAT I DIDN'T KNnoW EVeN EXisted, like I WAs rECEIVING someone else'S THoughts! bUT aAS for HER, A PurlPLE UNICORN doll Talking, I GUess I Was just HALLUCInating!"
"yeah, my dOlL tALKEd To me! IT jUtSt a DOlL I GOT BbEEFOore Ii coULD remEMBER, BUT I greW Really ATTched t To HeR FOr soME REAsON, LIKE, I attachED PERSOANLITY traiTs TO hER THAT I DIDN'T KNnoW EVeN EXisted, like I WAs rECEIVING someone else'S THoughts! bUT aAS for HER, A PurlPLE UNICORN doll Talking, I GUess I Was just HALLUCInating!"
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.359714
>>359705
"NoooOPE! GOt NOTHing WeIRD On ME! Not like ANYTHIng could Be WEirD!"
Rolling to sober up
Roll #1 3 = 3
"NoooOPE! GOt NOTHing WeIRD On ME! Not like ANYTHIng could Be WEirD!"
Rolling to sober up
Roll #1 3 = 3
Felfire [Necromancer] No.359717
>>359710
I won't die.
Not istantly.
Let's walk in and look around for somepony who seems to be doin nothing. Or look generally lost myself.
Roll #1 8 = 8
I won't die.
Not istantly.
Let's walk in and look around for somepony who seems to be doin nothing. Or look generally lost myself.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.359722
>>359719
"YoU TRYING to hiT on ME or SoMETHING? i'M NOT Interested IN DoG DICKS"
Try to sober up again!
Roll #1 4 = 4
"YoU TRYING to hiT on ME or SoMETHING? i'M NOT Interested IN DoG DICKS"
Try to sober up again!
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>359722
I give a hurt look.
"Borders, I wouldn't try to do that.
No I want to show you a thing I found,
it's a rather remarkable piece of equipment that I feel can't even logically exist."
I look around and move a bit closer conspiratorially.
"Of course, I can't show this just to anypony.
And I believe, because of your research you might be the perfect one to deliver this to,
but I would need to see something to show me you're really the mage who is really occupied with these sorts of unusual items."
I give a hurt look.
"Borders, I wouldn't try to do that.
No I want to show you a thing I found,
it's a rather remarkable piece of equipment that I feel can't even logically exist."
I look around and move a bit closer conspiratorially.
"Of course, I can't show this just to anypony.
And I believe, because of your research you might be the perfect one to deliver this to,
but I would need to see something to show me you're really the mage who is really occupied with these sorts of unusual items."
>>359732
I take a deep breath and exhale.
"Well at least I now know the answer to that.
I stretch a bit and stand up.
"Well the contract is still intact, I agree with my end, which is to protect the two unicorn healers and take no doubloon in the process. Next time, please do not mistake me as a breaker of oath Ms. LightHeart."
I take a deep breath and exhale.
"Well at least I now know the answer to that.
I stretch a bit and stand up.
"Well the contract is still intact, I agree with my end, which is to protect the two unicorn healers and take no doubloon in the process. Next time, please do not mistake me as a breaker of oath Ms. LightHeart."
>>359738
I look at her in annoyance.
"I did not take it in accordance to our agreement and not out of convenience. If it is anyone's fault it is to the one who assigns the wages. Dont lay the blame on me you little pony!"
I then sigh.
"Look, I do not want this… affiliation of ours to end in a sour note. Is there anything that I can do to make up?"
I look at her in annoyance.
"I did not take it in accordance to our agreement and not out of convenience. If it is anyone's fault it is to the one who assigns the wages. Dont lay the blame on me you little pony!"
I then sigh.
"Look, I do not want this… affiliation of ours to end in a sour note. Is there anything that I can do to make up?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.359746
>>359743
"Mister Smitts did not inform you then? Did you not hear what he told all of us when we exited the temple? The loot was to be distributed, after which the group was to collect their respective rewards. I assumed you had picked up your reward already, but it seems I was wrong."
I shrug slightly
"I suppose it does not matter. Our agreement is intact and will be completed soon. Do not worry about it too much, mister Chip."
"Mister Smitts did not inform you then? Did you not hear what he told all of us when we exited the temple? The loot was to be distributed, after which the group was to collect their respective rewards. I assumed you had picked up your reward already, but it seems I was wrong."
I shrug slightly
"I suppose it does not matter. Our agreement is intact and will be completed soon. Do not worry about it too much, mister Chip."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.360432
>>360429
"Are you certain? We were thinking of perhaps stopping by the merchant's area and perhaps getting miss Seas and Spring a nice dress. We could even pick out something for you in case you end up as a filly again, so that you don't have to run around unclothed."
"Are you certain? We were thinking of perhaps stopping by the merchant's area and perhaps getting miss Seas and Spring a nice dress. We could even pick out something for you in case you end up as a filly again, so that you don't have to run around unclothed."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.360434
>>360433
I thought Abilio had to dig that out of a closet.
"As you like, then. Good luck getting that collar off…"
I'll think a moment.
"Actually, that may have just given me an idea. Perhaps the new Commodore Smitts could be talked into uncollaring miss Seas and Spring to make my task a bit easier. Since I doubt they allow slaves near the basilica…"
I thought Abilio had to dig that out of a closet.
"As you like, then. Good luck getting that collar off…"
I'll think a moment.
"Actually, that may have just given me an idea. Perhaps the new Commodore Smitts could be talked into uncollaring miss Seas and Spring to make my task a bit easier. Since I doubt they allow slaves near the basilica…"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.360448
>>360447
I sigh.
"That's why I got so mad at him… back then, it was hopeless. I was skinny, dirty, dressed in rags, it was a wonder I never got any nasty diseases…or not for long, anyway… nopony would ever want a filly like that, but I went on every day and didn't give up, partly because that. And then he just…he just joked about it like it was a fucking comedy!"
I sigh.
"That's why I got so mad at him… back then, it was hopeless. I was skinny, dirty, dressed in rags, it was a wonder I never got any nasty diseases…or not for long, anyway… nopony would ever want a filly like that, but I went on every day and didn't give up, partly because that. And then he just…he just joked about it like it was a fucking comedy!"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.360450
>>360449
"I kept that naivity for so long… until… well, until I could start to actually take care of myself. Ever since then, I just try not to think of what happened before. Ignore it and pretend it didn't happen. Live for the present…. that's why… that's why I'm so pushy with you too. I'm not really used to long term… well, long term anything."
"I kept that naivity for so long… until… well, until I could start to actually take care of myself. Ever since then, I just try not to think of what happened before. Ignore it and pretend it didn't happen. Live for the present…. that's why… that's why I'm so pushy with you too. I'm not really used to long term… well, long term anything."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.360458
>>360457
"There was this colt… we didn't even know his name, but we didn't care. Neither did he. We met him in the park one day. He had a fancy tie and he was curious about us, but he didn't judge us. In the following weeks, he would always leave his house to meet with us somewhere to play, he even brought us things like cookies and sweets, things we never came by otherwise! Then… one day a servant saw he was playing with us and…"
I pause.
"Told us 'wretch' not to go near him. That was the last we've seen of him."
"There was this colt… we didn't even know his name, but we didn't care. Neither did he. We met him in the park one day. He had a fancy tie and he was curious about us, but he didn't judge us. In the following weeks, he would always leave his house to meet with us somewhere to play, he even brought us things like cookies and sweets, things we never came by otherwise! Then… one day a servant saw he was playing with us and…"
I pause.
"Told us 'wretch' not to go near him. That was the last we've seen of him."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.360462
>>360461
I scoot closer to her as well.
"I was the youngest of them… the colt, his name was Plank. A simple but brave kid. He was on a trip with his family, but got lost… he was a bit like a big brother to us. He scared off three stray dogs all by himself once! He was the strongest of us too, and earth pony. Sometimes when bread was put on windowsills, I would stand on his back and flutter my wings to reach it and give us something to eat…"
I smile bitterly.
"He was found eventually. A friend of a friend of his father recognised him. We all went to this guard station, got hot cocoa, warm food, clothes, a bed! And for two days, while his parents were notified and travelled there to pick him up… but of course, they weren't interested in us. We said goodbye to him and then… then we fled before we got shoved into an orphanage."
I scoot closer to her as well.
"I was the youngest of them… the colt, his name was Plank. A simple but brave kid. He was on a trip with his family, but got lost… he was a bit like a big brother to us. He scared off three stray dogs all by himself once! He was the strongest of us too, and earth pony. Sometimes when bread was put on windowsills, I would stand on his back and flutter my wings to reach it and give us something to eat…"
I smile bitterly.
"He was found eventually. A friend of a friend of his father recognised him. We all went to this guard station, got hot cocoa, warm food, clothes, a bed! And for two days, while his parents were notified and travelled there to pick him up… but of course, they weren't interested in us. We said goodbye to him and then… then we fled before we got shoved into an orphanage."