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>>368551
The gang is all here. You even notice that Emrille is particularly hosed and is splayed out, practically unconscious. She's wearing a sized down version of her normal outfit instead of a school uniform.
>>368552
You might as well be unconscious.
>>368550
Presumably, given you and Summer were curled together, Spring brought Emrille over and they cuddled up with the two of you.
The gang is all here. You even notice that Emrille is particularly hosed and is splayed out, practically unconscious. She's wearing a sized down version of her normal outfit instead of a school uniform.
>>368552
You might as well be unconscious.
>>368550
Presumably, given you and Summer were curled together, Spring brought Emrille over and they cuddled up with the two of you.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.368571
>>368568
"Still, I'm actually surprised at Emrille's talent. I've never heard of a pony getting a second mark."
I'll shrug.
"But then again, age spells are new to me as well, and it's not beyond the realm of reason that some might wish to give themselves a second chance at finding their life's talent."
"Still, I'm actually surprised at Emrille's talent. I've never heard of a pony getting a second mark."
I'll shrug.
"But then again, age spells are new to me as well, and it's not beyond the realm of reason that some might wish to give themselves a second chance at finding their life's talent."
Seekkill [Dark Hunter] No.368577
>>368573
I've seen ponies in here before. Can I tell if the same pony always stays up here, or if it is a different one every day?
Roll #1 1 = 1
I've seen ponies in here before. Can I tell if the same pony always stays up here, or if it is a different one every day?
Roll #1 1 = 1
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.368578
>>368575
"Well, I don't see why not. She might never get her old one back, or if she reverts who's to say which mark will remain?"
I'll shake my head.
"It's curious. But! We've an appointment with master Abilio, and we shan't keep him waiting."
I'll step over to where Emrille and Summer are sleeping, and then gently wake them.
"Rise and shine, little ones."
"Well, I don't see why not. She might never get her old one back, or if she reverts who's to say which mark will remain?"
I'll shake my head.
"It's curious. But! We've an appointment with master Abilio, and we shan't keep him waiting."
I'll step over to where Emrille and Summer are sleeping, and then gently wake them.
"Rise and shine, little ones."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.368599
>>368598
I nod.
"Obviously. And if any of you ever tries to feed me the 'no guns' bullshit again after this…"
I shake my head.
"Where would we be without it now, huh? And that wasn't a question, so let me rephrase, I will go in first to have a few words with Abilio alone. We might not even need the book to keep him here."
I nod.
"Obviously. And if any of you ever tries to feed me the 'no guns' bullshit again after this…"
I shake my head.
"Where would we be without it now, huh? And that wasn't a question, so let me rephrase, I will go in first to have a few words with Abilio alone. We might not even need the book to keep him here."
>>368635
No way you'd know this, based on when you woke up, but Spring and Curry should know you ended up curled up with him. Probably do to sleep shifting. Or possibly rogues.
>>368636
He opens the door. "Ah! If it isn't my favorite little pupil. I already have some theories I'd like to bounce off of you…"
No way you'd know this, based on when you woke up, but Spring and Curry should know you ended up curled up with him. Probably do to sleep shifting. Or possibly rogues.
>>368636
He opens the door. "Ah! If it isn't my favorite little pupil. I already have some theories I'd like to bounce off of you…"
>>368628
She scrunches again. "I'm not very used to your land customs yet…"
>>368640
He frowns. "Well it's not like I'm going to drop the research even if you don't comply. I'll age you back if you demand it, there will simply be no reason to remain here to do it. I suppose I will abduct beggars from cities and return them to youth. Certainly they could do with a different fate…"
He pauses. "That being said, I would obviously prefer to study somepony that is naturally more compliant, such as a student. And there's the matter of your as-yet unfinished training. I haven't taught you quite a bit."
>>368641
If he's in his cabin, he doesn't answer.
She scrunches again. "I'm not very used to your land customs yet…"
>>368640
He frowns. "Well it's not like I'm going to drop the research even if you don't comply. I'll age you back if you demand it, there will simply be no reason to remain here to do it. I suppose I will abduct beggars from cities and return them to youth. Certainly they could do with a different fate…"
He pauses. "That being said, I would obviously prefer to study somepony that is naturally more compliant, such as a student. And there's the matter of your as-yet unfinished training. I haven't taught you quite a bit."
>>368641
If he's in his cabin, he doesn't answer.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.368658
>>368646
I'll chuckle slightly.
"Well, it's hardly custom, just an invitation. I can't remember the last time I shared bed space with another pony, so this was likely the first time in many years."
I'll smile a little.
"It was… more comforting than I thought it would be."
I'll chuckle slightly.
"Well, it's hardly custom, just an invitation. I can't remember the last time I shared bed space with another pony, so this was likely the first time in many years."
I'll smile a little.
"It was… more comforting than I thought it would be."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.368660
>>368655
"Ah, mister Seekkill, good morning. I myself am not quite certain, mister Smitts appears to be absent for now. I suppose we will have to be patient some while longer."
I pause for a moment
"Mister Seekkill, did you hear or see anything suspicious last night by any chance?"
"Ah, mister Seekkill, good morning. I myself am not quite certain, mister Smitts appears to be absent for now. I suppose we will have to be patient some while longer."
I pause for a moment
"Mister Seekkill, did you hear or see anything suspicious last night by any chance?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.368666
>>368661
I'll look a little sad.
"Ah. Like a family…"
Shaking my head, I'll sort my thoughts.
"It seems I'll have to make the invitation clearer next time, miss Mera. You are welcome to join me whenever you wish, and if you so desire I could try sharing the tub with you some nights. If that isn't too forward a suggestion, of course."
I'll look a little sad.
"Ah. Like a family…"
Shaking my head, I'll sort my thoughts.
"It seems I'll have to make the invitation clearer next time, miss Mera. You are welcome to join me whenever you wish, and if you so desire I could try sharing the tub with you some nights. If that isn't too forward a suggestion, of course."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.368672
>>368668
I hold up one wing.
"Firstly, you will try to search for a way that allows you to grow me back into a mare with this new cutie mark, so you can keep studying it and teaching me, but I won't have to be a filly for it."
Hold up my other wing.
"Secondly, I want an officers uniform. A fucking fancy one at that, possibly one to match my hat. So everypony who sees me will know that I mean business, even if I look like a filly. And the fact I will need a gun fitting for my size is pretty obvious too. Do these, and we have a deal."
I hold up one wing.
"Firstly, you will try to search for a way that allows you to grow me back into a mare with this new cutie mark, so you can keep studying it and teaching me, but I won't have to be a filly for it."
Hold up my other wing.
"Secondly, I want an officers uniform. A fucking fancy one at that, possibly one to match my hat. So everypony who sees me will know that I mean business, even if I look like a filly. And the fact I will need a gun fitting for my size is pretty obvious too. Do these, and we have a deal."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.368678
>>368668
"We are probably more alike than they know. We were both raised by the sea, tides, and Moon. I likely seem to fit in more easily because I have lived longer on the land, and recall things from before the sea took me."
I'll give her a wry smile.
"I'm actually surprised they seem to like me, grumpy old hermit that I am."
"We are probably more alike than they know. We were both raised by the sea, tides, and Moon. I likely seem to fit in more easily because I have lived longer on the land, and recall things from before the sea took me."
I'll give her a wry smile.
"I'm actually surprised they seem to like me, grumpy old hermit that I am."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.368679
>>368675
I shake my head
"I believe they were interested in Summer because of her skills. As you may have noticed down in the temple, she appears to be of quite some importance to the Lunite religion. I imagine the Celestials somehow learned about this and wished to take them in. Perhaps they perceive her as a threat… or simply something to be watched. Unfortunately for them, they made a mistake and captured miss Emrille instead."
I shake my head
"I believe they were interested in Summer because of her skills. As you may have noticed down in the temple, she appears to be of quite some importance to the Lunite religion. I imagine the Celestials somehow learned about this and wished to take them in. Perhaps they perceive her as a threat… or simply something to be watched. Unfortunately for them, they made a mistake and captured miss Emrille instead."
>>368672
He nods along. "I had actually intended to do the first, anyway. As for the second one… I have an idea…"
He reaches into the tophat on his desk and pulls out a fancy dress unicorn and magically sizes it down.
"How does this look?"
He examines your rifle. "I don't want to disturb the delicate mechanisms inside of this weapon. I will have Topaz reduce it, and enchant the outfit…"
>>368678
She just sighs a little.
He nods along. "I had actually intended to do the first, anyway. As for the second one… I have an idea…"
He reaches into the tophat on his desk and pulls out a fancy dress unicorn and magically sizes it down.
"How does this look?"
He examines your rifle. "I don't want to disturb the delicate mechanisms inside of this weapon. I will have Topaz reduce it, and enchant the outfit…"
>>368678
She just sighs a little.
>>368705
"Just a little something to make you seem more imposing to the passive observer. It won't work on anyone who remembers who you are, but to strangers, you'll seem more intimidating than you did before your downsizing."
You'll get a +1 to intimidation rolls and only the most oblivious strangers will treat you like you're a little filly if you have it on.
"Just a little something to make you seem more imposing to the passive observer. It won't work on anyone who remembers who you are, but to strangers, you'll seem more intimidating than you did before your downsizing."
You'll get a +1 to intimidation rolls and only the most oblivious strangers will treat you like you're a little filly if you have it on.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.368708
>>368701
"A wicked tyrant as in… a pony that keeps all the power to herself and cares not for others. She'll go through any lengths to uphold and increase her power. Nightmare Moon is simply the name given to Luna after she turned. She wished for the night to be eternal and loathed the Sun. A rather silly view on life, I must say."
I chuckle softly
"Religions tend to be silly like that, mister Seekkill."
"A wicked tyrant as in… a pony that keeps all the power to herself and cares not for others. She'll go through any lengths to uphold and increase her power. Nightmare Moon is simply the name given to Luna after she turned. She wished for the night to be eternal and loathed the Sun. A rather silly view on life, I must say."
I chuckle softly
"Religions tend to be silly like that, mister Seekkill."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.368709
>>368703
My smile will falter, but I'll hitch it back up again in a flash.
"Alright, then I suppose it's time we get the others realize you're a charming young mare. We'll call it: 'Operation SSBD - fostering companionship of land and sea!'"
I'll have of course place my arm around Mera, and be gesturing in a non-direction, as I had for Summer just the other day.
My smile will falter, but I'll hitch it back up again in a flash.
"Alright, then I suppose it's time we get the others realize you're a charming young mare. We'll call it: 'Operation SSBD - fostering companionship of land and sea!'"
I'll have of course place my arm around Mera, and be gesturing in a non-direction, as I had for Summer just the other day.
>>368715
"Well it would be definitively wrong to refer to you as a jobber if you were an officer."
Magic lights come out of his horn and begin to dance and form words, floating from top to bottom in this order:
"It's a considerable promotion, you know…"
"Well it would be definitively wrong to refer to you as a jobber if you were an officer."
Magic lights come out of his horn and begin to dance and form words, floating from top to bottom in this order:
COMMODORE
CAPTAINS
FIRST MATES
SECOND MATES
THIRD MATES
OFFICER CORPS
SENIOR RAIDERS
VETERAN RAIDERS
GREEN RAIDERS
NON-RAIDERS
JOBBERS
PRISONERS
SLAVES"It's a considerable promotion, you know…"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.368720
>>368714
I'll give her a hurt look.
"Miss Mera, please. We aren't going to force them to do anything! We'll just show them that it doesn't matter what sort of pony you are, so long as your heart is true and you have a desire to be with others."
I'll give a her a playful little nudge.
"Now, miss Seas already likes you, and you won me over fairly quickly. Miss Heart seems to have an interest in you, so perhaps she could be a friend. Miss Spring as well."
I'll smile at her.
"We land ponies are rather simple once you get to know us, miss Mera. A kind word or deed can sometimes be all it takes for someone to begin to like you. That's the magic of friendship."
I'll give her a hurt look.
"Miss Mera, please. We aren't going to force them to do anything! We'll just show them that it doesn't matter what sort of pony you are, so long as your heart is true and you have a desire to be with others."
I'll give a her a playful little nudge.
"Now, miss Seas already likes you, and you won me over fairly quickly. Miss Heart seems to have an interest in you, so perhaps she could be a friend. Miss Spring as well."
I'll smile at her.
"We land ponies are rather simple once you get to know us, miss Mera. A kind word or deed can sometimes be all it takes for someone to begin to like you. That's the magic of friendship."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.368722
>>368713
I chuckle
"Perhaps she is smart, yes. Though I am sure she will meet her downfall one day."
I shake my head slightly
"As for Luna… she transformed into what can only be described as a dangerous monster. Though again, this is assuming that the stories are true, which I don't quite believe."
I chuckle
"Perhaps she is smart, yes. Though I am sure she will meet her downfall one day."
I shake my head slightly
"As for Luna… she transformed into what can only be described as a dangerous monster. Though again, this is assuming that the stories are true, which I don't quite believe."
>>368721
"Ah. Very good. Now then, onto the interesting part. Speculation. I wonder what could have brought on a different fate than your original one? My initial guess would be the training, but that is a little bit too hubris-filled for my liking as an initial hypothesis. Have you undergone any other major lifestyle changes lately? Something that could potentially affect the course of your ultimate fate?"
>>368720
She scrunches. "I'm not good at being friends with other ponies, though. The concept is alien to seaponies… Though… not entirely to me."
"Ah. Very good. Now then, onto the interesting part. Speculation. I wonder what could have brought on a different fate than your original one? My initial guess would be the training, but that is a little bit too hubris-filled for my liking as an initial hypothesis. Have you undergone any other major lifestyle changes lately? Something that could potentially affect the course of your ultimate fate?"
>>368720
She scrunches. "I'm not good at being friends with other ponies, though. The concept is alien to seaponies… Though… not entirely to me."
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.368736
>>368732
I push my way out of her embrace.
"Or… or maybe if that murderous pony wasn't there there wouldn't have been any conflict or shooting at all! Maybe miss Emrille just started shooting and made them start fighting back in defense! Maybe if she wasn't there you wouldn't have been in any danger at all!"
I push my way out of her embrace.
"Or… or maybe if that murderous pony wasn't there there wouldn't have been any conflict or shooting at all! Maybe miss Emrille just started shooting and made them start fighting back in defense! Maybe if she wasn't there you wouldn't have been in any danger at all!"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.368737
>>368729
I turn back to the mirror and start admiring my new outfit again.
"I've been trying to 'be a better pony', by the advice of Spring, yeah. I also couldn't use any of the elements at the time when I earned my first cutie mark, my magical abilites manifested later only."
I turn back to the mirror and start admiring my new outfit again.
"I've been trying to 'be a better pony', by the advice of Spring, yeah. I also couldn't use any of the elements at the time when I earned my first cutie mark, my magical abilites manifested later only."
>>368735
Rosemary blushes. "Well, since we slept near fillies, we didn't… last night, I mean."
Wark just shrugs.
>>368737
"Interesting. Tell me more."
He approaches and lifts you up onto the counter so you can get closer, then fusses about helping you button the buttons with his telekinesis.
>>368738
She looks embarrassed. "No… but I've studied them."
Rosemary blushes. "Well, since we slept near fillies, we didn't… last night, I mean."
Wark just shrugs.
>>368737
"Interesting. Tell me more."
He approaches and lifts you up onto the counter so you can get closer, then fusses about helping you button the buttons with his telekinesis.
>>368738
She looks embarrassed. "No… but I've studied them."
>>368742
"Perhaps I'll have time for your whole story in time – might even be useful for the book I plan to write. For now, the differences between your first fillyhood and your second one would be the most relevant."
He pulls out a sugar jar filled with little cubes and sets it in front of you by the mirror, then levitates off the lid.
>>368743
"Up until ten years ago, Luna used to talk to me every night…"
"Perhaps I'll have time for your whole story in time – might even be useful for the book I plan to write. For now, the differences between your first fillyhood and your second one would be the most relevant."
He pulls out a sugar jar filled with little cubes and sets it in front of you by the mirror, then levitates off the lid.
>>368743
"Up until ten years ago, Luna used to talk to me every night…"
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.368747
>>368741
"Listen Summer… I know Emrille has done some bad things… hurt ponies that didn't deserve it… and probably some other stuff that wasn't very nice."
I sigh
"But there is no point in remaining hostile to somepony if they truly want to repent and feel bad for their sins. That is a teaching of Luna herself… and you should know that."
"Listen Summer… I know Emrille has done some bad things… hurt ponies that didn't deserve it… and probably some other stuff that wasn't very nice."
I sigh
"But there is no point in remaining hostile to somepony if they truly want to repent and feel bad for their sins. That is a teaching of Luna herself… and you should know that."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.368749
>>368744
I glance at the sugar, then at him.
"Uh, what's this?"
Then shake my head slightly.
"Anyway, the first time I got my cutie mark is when I saved my life by shooting a bullet that was fired at me. And that was the fourth time I ever fired a gun in my life, so I can't say I did it conciously either, I just did it out of reflex. It not only saved my life, but it killed the guy who was trying to kill me to, and landed me my first cutie mark."
I glance at the sugar, then at him.
"Uh, what's this?"
Then shake my head slightly.
"Anyway, the first time I got my cutie mark is when I saved my life by shooting a bullet that was fired at me. And that was the fourth time I ever fired a gun in my life, so I can't say I did it conciously either, I just did it out of reflex. It not only saved my life, but it killed the guy who was trying to kill me to, and landed me my first cutie mark."
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.368751
>>368747
"And how do you know she isn't just setting us up again? How do you know… how do you know that she isn't gonna do something bad to us! How do you know she wasn't lying when she apologized?"
I shake my head and grit my teeth.
"She's already gotten you… she got you killed once! A- And nearly got you killed again! Momma… she's dangerous…"
"And how do you know she isn't just setting us up again? How do you know… how do you know that she isn't gonna do something bad to us! How do you know she wasn't lying when she apologized?"
I shake my head and grit my teeth.
"She's already gotten you… she got you killed once! A- And nearly got you killed again! Momma… she's dangerous…"
>>368748
"I could hear her voice all around me, and she would present herself with the moon as her symbol."
>>368749
He raises an eyebrow. "A reward stimulus for being cooperative. Too lab-ratty?"
He listens to your story. "Interesting. I need more context, though. I presume that 'being a good pony' was not emphasized in your first experience at youth based on your volunteering of that information."
He absently floats a sugar cube up and into his mouth.
>>368750
She blushes. "If we have spare time."
"I could hear her voice all around me, and she would present herself with the moon as her symbol."
>>368749
He raises an eyebrow. "A reward stimulus for being cooperative. Too lab-ratty?"
He listens to your story. "Interesting. I need more context, though. I presume that 'being a good pony' was not emphasized in your first experience at youth based on your volunteering of that information."
He absently floats a sugar cube up and into his mouth.
>>368750
She blushes. "If we have spare time."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.368756
>>368752
I glare at him.
"You got to be kidding me…"
Okay, take one sugarcube anyway.
"And no, I wasn't trying to be a good pony back then. I was trying to fucking survive. When I got my hooves on my gun and discovered just how much more mugging ponies helps out than digging out food from the trash, I didn't really care about image or anything."
I glare at him.
"You got to be kidding me…"
Okay, take one sugarcube anyway.
"And no, I wasn't trying to be a good pony back then. I was trying to fucking survive. When I got my hooves on my gun and discovered just how much more mugging ponies helps out than digging out food from the trash, I didn't really care about image or anything."
>>368755
"Luna takes many forms. I am confident she was acting through your teacher, like the tide."
>>368754
She smiles and rubs against you amorously, clearly ready to go find a bunk. Wark politely looks away.
"Just remember… when you decide things are stable… I'll be ready to take things to the next level. And… don't worry too much about being a good parent. I'm sure you'll make a great father, even as a mare!"
>>368756
He seems pleased that you are accepting the sugarcubes. He nods, interested at your story.
"Do you think being a good pony could change your fate?"
"Luna takes many forms. I am confident she was acting through your teacher, like the tide."
>>368754
She smiles and rubs against you amorously, clearly ready to go find a bunk. Wark politely looks away.
"Just remember… when you decide things are stable… I'll be ready to take things to the next level. And… don't worry too much about being a good parent. I'm sure you'll make a great father, even as a mare!"
>>368756
He seems pleased that you are accepting the sugarcubes. He nods, interested at your story.
"Do you think being a good pony could change your fate?"
>>368760
She softly replies, "The filly is ten…"
>>368759
He nods along. "That could be it… Though the idea that even the most cut-throat could be reformed if returned to their formative years… It would certainly be appealing to the legal system…"
He brightens. "Ah! Your talent itself. I think it has something to do with developing your abilities to shoot directly tied to the elements themselves. I expect you'll want to continue your training soon."
She softly replies, "The filly is ten…"
>>368759
He nods along. "That could be it… Though the idea that even the most cut-throat could be reformed if returned to their formative years… It would certainly be appealing to the legal system…"
He brightens. "Ah! Your talent itself. I think it has something to do with developing your abilities to shoot directly tied to the elements themselves. I expect you'll want to continue your training soon."
>>368753
"But she… she… she got you KILLED momma! And nearly got you killed a SECOND TIME! A- and… and…"
I sniffle.
"How do you… she's evil! Evil! She's a murderer and a killer and and…"
I sniffle some more, reaching up with a hoof to wipe away a tear.
"And you don't even care… y- you just want to hug her and let her cry to you a- a- and nothing she does will ever be wrong ever! No matter how many ponies she kills or how many times she gets you killed!… W- Well fine! Fine fine fine! You can do that! I- I'll just leave then! And you can replace me with her like you want to! I hate her and I hate all the pirates a-and… and… I hate you!"
I run away and off the ship, assuming we're still docked.
"But she… she… she got you KILLED momma! And nearly got you killed a SECOND TIME! A- and… and…"
I sniffle.
"How do you… she's evil! Evil! She's a murderer and a killer and and…"
I sniffle some more, reaching up with a hoof to wipe away a tear.
"And you don't even care… y- you just want to hug her and let her cry to you a- a- and nothing she does will ever be wrong ever! No matter how many ponies she kills or how many times she gets you killed!… W- Well fine! Fine fine fine! You can do that! I- I'll just leave then! And you can replace me with her like you want to! I hate her and I hate all the pirates a-and… and… I hate you!"
I run away and off the ship, assuming we're still docked.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.368768
>>368761
I'll blink.
"You don't think…"
I'll toss a glance at Summer.
"No, that… she's just a filly."
I'll pause a moment.
"…A filly that could make a moonstone work, after they've been inactive for who knows how long."
I'll rub my beard for a moment.
"I see. That must be why the Celestials seem to want her, even to the point of attempted kidnapping."
I'll frown.
"But then… what sort of duties does Luna expect her to fulfill? And how in the deep blue am I going to convince her mother to let miss Seas learn to defend herself? She likely won't swallow 'because Luna needs her to' as an excuse…"
I'll blink.
"You don't think…"
I'll toss a glance at Summer.
"No, that… she's just a filly."
I'll pause a moment.
"…A filly that could make a moonstone work, after they've been inactive for who knows how long."
I'll rub my beard for a moment.
"I see. That must be why the Celestials seem to want her, even to the point of attempted kidnapping."
I'll frown.
"But then… what sort of duties does Luna expect her to fulfill? And how in the deep blue am I going to convince her mother to let miss Seas learn to defend herself? She likely won't swallow 'because Luna needs her to' as an excuse…"
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.368792
>>368791
"Why do you believe her?! She's evil! Like the rest of the pirates! She can't be… redeemed! Not Feelfear not Light Heart not Chip not Tiny not anyone, and especially not her! She's a bad apple! A murderer! A killer! Evil!"
I frown deeply.
"But you don't care! You don't care at all what I say!"
I stay silent afterwords, ignoring whatever Spring or Curry say or do.
"Why do you believe her?! She's evil! Like the rest of the pirates! She can't be… redeemed! Not Feelfear not Light Heart not Chip not Tiny not anyone, and especially not her! She's a bad apple! A murderer! A killer! Evil!"
I frown deeply.
"But you don't care! You don't care at all what I say!"
I stay silent afterwords, ignoring whatever Spring or Curry say or do.
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.368794
>>368792
"Summer listen to me… I care about you more than anything else in this world, you… you probably don't know it but… you're what gives me purpose in this world. You've been my driving force for the past 10 years… I'm nothing without you but a lonesome broken old mare…"
I wipe away a tear
"I-If you want to hate me… then I guess I can't really stop you… Knowing that you do hurts me more than anything else in this world but… that doesn't change my purpose. I'm going to keep you safe, give you the attention and care you deserve and keep guarding you by any means necessary… and if that makes me the villain of the piece to you… then I guess I've failed you… and I'm sorry for that."
I close my eyes, my voice starting to waver again
"There's a lot of things I regret saying and doing in my life but… I'll never regret being your mother."
"Summer listen to me… I care about you more than anything else in this world, you… you probably don't know it but… you're what gives me purpose in this world. You've been my driving force for the past 10 years… I'm nothing without you but a lonesome broken old mare…"
I wipe away a tear
"I-If you want to hate me… then I guess I can't really stop you… Knowing that you do hurts me more than anything else in this world but… that doesn't change my purpose. I'm going to keep you safe, give you the attention and care you deserve and keep guarding you by any means necessary… and if that makes me the villain of the piece to you… then I guess I've failed you… and I'm sorry for that."
I close my eyes, my voice starting to waver again
"There's a lot of things I regret saying and doing in my life but… I'll never regret being your mother."
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.368796
>>368794
My expression gradually becomes sadder and sadder as she continues with her speech, my anger swiftly dissipating and being replaced by sadness.
I wiggle my way out of Curry's hug and move over to her, pulling her into a hug and burying my face in her chest.
"I- I- I'm sorry momm! I just… I'm scared a- and… and you've already died once and I don't want you to die again a- and I don't know what to do and everything's so scary a- and…"
I trail off into sobs.
My expression gradually becomes sadder and sadder as she continues with her speech, my anger swiftly dissipating and being replaced by sadness.
I wiggle my way out of Curry's hug and move over to her, pulling her into a hug and burying my face in her chest.
"I- I- I'm sorry momm! I just… I'm scared a- and… and you've already died once and I don't want you to die again a- and I don't know what to do and everything's so scary a- and…"
I trail off into sobs.
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.368798
>>368796
I return the hug, tearing up as well
"I know sweetie… I'm scared too… but we just have to be brave, okay? Both of us have to be brave right now… we'll work our way out of this… I know we will… I know it's really hard but… you're a strong filly, you always have been a real fighter…"
>>368797
I wince slightly as he touches me, but relax soon after
I return the hug, tearing up as well
"I know sweetie… I'm scared too… but we just have to be brave, okay? Both of us have to be brave right now… we'll work our way out of this… I know we will… I know it's really hard but… you're a strong filly, you always have been a real fighter…"
>>368797
I wince slightly as he touches me, but relax soon after
>>369316
He gives you an odd look.
"Not in my cabin."
>>369317
A certain rabbit is waiting there for you.
"YOU HAVE RETURNED DO YOU HAVE IT."
>>369318
Rosemary is a very cuddly lover pone.
>>369319
It is morning! Abilio is likely in his cabin. When you arrive, you hear voices inside.
>>369320
There's a massive bull looking impatient at the helm of the Seaworthy. He's chatting with a pegasus in a naval uniform.
He gives you an odd look.
"Not in my cabin."
>>369317
A certain rabbit is waiting there for you.
"YOU HAVE RETURNED DO YOU HAVE IT."
>>369318
Rosemary is a very cuddly lover pone.
>>369319
It is morning! Abilio is likely in his cabin. When you arrive, you hear voices inside.
>>369320
There's a massive bull looking impatient at the helm of the Seaworthy. He's chatting with a pegasus in a naval uniform.
>>369322
He's about to speak when there's a knock at the door.
"Ah, I was going to say now, but it looks like I'm going to be inextricably occupied. An unfortunate burden right now, I'm afraid. Go out and get some practice, I need to deal with this first."
>>369323
He calls through the door, "Come in."
It unlocks. Emrille is in the chamber. She's wearing a new outfit.
>>369324
"VERY GOOD TONY WE MOVE INTO PHASE TWO OF THE PLAN IT IS A GOOD DAY FOR DISCORD I THINK DO YOU NOT BEFORE WE PROCEED FURTHER I SHOULD INTRODUCE MYSELF FORMALLY I HAVE YOU AT A DISADVANTAGE MY NAME IS ITZTLI AND I AM INDEED THE KEEPER OF THIS SHRINE TO THE CHANGER OF WAYS BUT ENOUGH WITH PLEASANTRIES LET US DISPENSE WITH THEM THERE WILL BE FURTHER TIME LATER FOR NOW WE NEED SOMETHING ELSE IN PARTICULAR A MIX OF THINGS AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS LIST RETURN AND THE FUN BEGINS NEXT WE REQUIRE A MINE ORB FROM THE CHURCH OF DEALS WHEN YOU HAVE OBTAINED IT SET IT LOOSE ON THE ENDLESS PARTY AT THE SHRINE OF THE LAUGHING ONE AND BRING THE RESULT HERE"
>>369325
The bull breaks out into conversation with the pegasus in a language of gibberish.
"Jag kunde inte förstå. Vad säger han?"
"Vad säger hon."
"Det är vad jag ber."
"Nej, jag korrigera dig. Det är en hona."
"Är du säker?"
"Jag tror det."
"Tja, om så är fallet, tala om för henne att hon kan gå när hon monterar mig."
"Jag tror inte att hon kommer att tro det."
"Spelar det någon roll?"
"Jo hon inte göra det om hon inte tror det."
"Huruvida hon faktiskt inte att det är oviktigt." "Dessutom ponnyer är för små och svaga, och jag kan inte skilja dem åt?"
"Vad händer med mig?"
"Jag använder din uniform för att skilja dig."
"Du är för grym."
They chuckle back and forth, then seem to remember you're there. The pegasus addresses you.
"Captain Umlock doesn't know."
He's about to speak when there's a knock at the door.
"Ah, I was going to say now, but it looks like I'm going to be inextricably occupied. An unfortunate burden right now, I'm afraid. Go out and get some practice, I need to deal with this first."
>>369323
He calls through the door, "Come in."
It unlocks. Emrille is in the chamber. She's wearing a new outfit.
>>369324
"VERY GOOD TONY WE MOVE INTO PHASE TWO OF THE PLAN IT IS A GOOD DAY FOR DISCORD I THINK DO YOU NOT BEFORE WE PROCEED FURTHER I SHOULD INTRODUCE MYSELF FORMALLY I HAVE YOU AT A DISADVANTAGE MY NAME IS ITZTLI AND I AM INDEED THE KEEPER OF THIS SHRINE TO THE CHANGER OF WAYS BUT ENOUGH WITH PLEASANTRIES LET US DISPENSE WITH THEM THERE WILL BE FURTHER TIME LATER FOR NOW WE NEED SOMETHING ELSE IN PARTICULAR A MIX OF THINGS AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS LIST RETURN AND THE FUN BEGINS NEXT WE REQUIRE A MINE ORB FROM THE CHURCH OF DEALS WHEN YOU HAVE OBTAINED IT SET IT LOOSE ON THE ENDLESS PARTY AT THE SHRINE OF THE LAUGHING ONE AND BRING THE RESULT HERE"
>>369325
The bull breaks out into conversation with the pegasus in a language of gibberish.
"Jag kunde inte förstå. Vad säger han?"
"Vad säger hon."
"Det är vad jag ber."
"Nej, jag korrigera dig. Det är en hona."
"Är du säker?"
"Jag tror det."
"Tja, om så är fallet, tala om för henne att hon kan gå när hon monterar mig."
"Jag tror inte att hon kommer att tro det."
"Spelar det någon roll?"
"Jo hon inte göra det om hon inte tror det."
"Huruvida hon faktiskt inte att det är oviktigt." "Dessutom ponnyer är för små och svaga, och jag kan inte skilja dem åt?"
"Vad händer med mig?"
"Jag använder din uniform för att skilja dig."
"Du är för grym."
They chuckle back and forth, then seem to remember you're there. The pegasus addresses you.
"Captain Umlock doesn't know."
>>369333
"Once you understand how the element of Earth feels, you should know if you are successful by feel regardless of whether or not there are physical effects."
>>369331
He starts drawing a series of lines on the chalkboard while he carries his discussion with Emrille.
>>369332
"That? Oh, it's from the North. You've probably never come into contact with it."
Umlock seems to be staring at you while Sunnyskies chats.
>>369334
She nuzzles you. "I did."
"Once you understand how the element of Earth feels, you should know if you are successful by feel regardless of whether or not there are physical effects."
>>369331
He starts drawing a series of lines on the chalkboard while he carries his discussion with Emrille.
>>369332
"That? Oh, it's from the North. You've probably never come into contact with it."
Umlock seems to be staring at you while Sunnyskies chats.
>>369334
She nuzzles you. "I did."
>>369336
>>369337
"The functional benefit of the Earth element is to shore up your stance and keep you on your hooves longer. It doesn't actually heal physical wounds. Targets will do just as well as real foes if you're just practicing, but in real combat, hitting your target is necessary to give you the time to get back into position."
>>369336
A few of them. The general purpose summoning circle is the most obvious. There are a few symbols for various Tartarian Overlords, and some script in Tartarian tongue.
>>369338
You don't think you've ever seen a rabbit laugh before. It's odd looking.
"[b]IT WOULD SOUND LIKE THAT WOULD IT NOT IT IS NOT A WEAPON IT IS AN ENCHANTED OBJECT USED BY MINERS DUE TO THE NATURE OF SOME UNDERGROUND AIR IT ABSORBS TOXINS."
>>369340
"Through his First Mate if necessary, but that's rarely required. The Captain's orders are usually simple enough."
Umlock mutters something:
"Jag kan inte sluta föreställande henne att infogad Face och Tough Guy."
"Sluta."
"Jag tror att hon gillar det grovt."
Sunnyskies clears his throat. "I assure you, I am not drunk."
>>369341
She nods. "What is it?"
>>369337
"The functional benefit of the Earth element is to shore up your stance and keep you on your hooves longer. It doesn't actually heal physical wounds. Targets will do just as well as real foes if you're just practicing, but in real combat, hitting your target is necessary to give you the time to get back into position."
>>369336
A few of them. The general purpose summoning circle is the most obvious. There are a few symbols for various Tartarian Overlords, and some script in Tartarian tongue.
>>369338
You don't think you've ever seen a rabbit laugh before. It's odd looking.
"[b]IT WOULD SOUND LIKE THAT WOULD IT NOT IT IS NOT A WEAPON IT IS AN ENCHANTED OBJECT USED BY MINERS DUE TO THE NATURE OF SOME UNDERGROUND AIR IT ABSORBS TOXINS."
>>369340
"Through his First Mate if necessary, but that's rarely required. The Captain's orders are usually simple enough."
Umlock mutters something:
"Jag kan inte sluta föreställande henne att infogad Face och Tough Guy."
"Sluta."
"Jag tror att hon gillar det grovt."
Sunnyskies clears his throat. "I assure you, I am not drunk."
>>369341
She nods. "What is it?"
Felfire [Necromancer] No.369347
>>369343
Looks solid. Tartarian tongue, I have to learn that. Try and locate Azazel's symbol. Memorize the others.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Looks solid. Tartarian tongue, I have to learn that. Try and locate Azazel's symbol. Memorize the others.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>369355
She looks confused and panicky at first, but takes a deep breath, and nods. "Okay."
>>369357
"You must be looking for a 'canary', right?"
He summons a servant who drops a golden-yellow orb of about four inch diameter on the table.
>>369359
"Not all of them… And because it's not a real circle. These are some of the more commonly selected Overlords and an incomplete circle. Note the lack of seal lines here and here, as well as no symbol inscription at the center, though that is optional."
She looks confused and panicky at first, but takes a deep breath, and nods. "Okay."
>>369357
"You must be looking for a 'canary', right?"
He summons a servant who drops a golden-yellow orb of about four inch diameter on the table.
>>369359
"Not all of them… And because it's not a real circle. These are some of the more commonly selected Overlords and an incomplete circle. Note the lack of seal lines here and here, as well as no symbol inscription at the center, though that is optional."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.369365
>>369363
I shake my head with a smirk.
"No, look!"
Show her my new cutie mark that looks entire different than the old one.
"I got it when I got abducted yesterday and shot the guy who did it, then Abilio said that if I stay as a filly so he can study how a pony can get a second cutie mark, he will make me an officer! That's what with the outfit!"
I shake my head with a smirk.
"No, look!"
Show her my new cutie mark that looks entire different than the old one.
"I got it when I got abducted yesterday and shot the guy who did it, then Abilio said that if I stay as a filly so he can study how a pony can get a second cutie mark, he will make me an officer! That's what with the outfit!"
"I'm just saying how it is, Emmy."
I crack my neck slightly and put up a new shield
"Now come on. Quit holding back like a little bitch and hit me with your best shot."
Roll #1 9 = 9
I crack my neck slightly and put up a new shield
"Now come on. Quit holding back like a little bitch and hit me with your best shot."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>369428
Your aim sucks, but it doesn't matter. It explodes, and soon the serious-looking clergy break out into dance and rabid partying. Itztli nods in approval.
The effects of the drink fade and you find yourself explode back into normal form. Not that anyone below seems to notice.
"DISCORD COMMANDS HIS ENEMIES CUT LOOSE."
>>369430
Suddenly the world seems a dark and scary place for a filly like yourself.
Your aim sucks, but it doesn't matter. It explodes, and soon the serious-looking clergy break out into dance and rabid partying. Itztli nods in approval.
The effects of the drink fade and you find yourself explode back into normal form. Not that anyone below seems to notice.
"DISCORD COMMANDS HIS ENEMIES CUT LOOSE."
>>369430
Suddenly the world seems a dark and scary place for a filly like yourself.
>>369441
"DISCORD IS PLEASED BY YOUR PROGRESS AND WILLING TO SHARE HIS SECRETS THE CHANGER OF WAYS HAS MUCH IN STORE FOR YOU FURTHER I WILL OFFER MY ASSISTANCE THE PIECES ARE IN PLACE FOR A CONVERGENCE NOW ONLY THE TIDE WE AWAIT."
>>369442
He draws four sets of two lines at regular intervals on the circle. "Do you know what these are?"
>>369444
Noted.
"DISCORD IS PLEASED BY YOUR PROGRESS AND WILLING TO SHARE HIS SECRETS THE CHANGER OF WAYS HAS MUCH IN STORE FOR YOU FURTHER I WILL OFFER MY ASSISTANCE THE PIECES ARE IN PLACE FOR A CONVERGENCE NOW ONLY THE TIDE WE AWAIT."
>>369442
He draws four sets of two lines at regular intervals on the circle. "Do you know what these are?"
>>369444
Noted.
>>369459
You lose yourself in thoughts of that one time when you totally fucked a mare.
Well, really, she just fell on you. That sure was something though.
>>369461
He nods. "Freedom is the important part. Remember that in general, Tartarians are evil, and will hurt you if they can. Now then, do you recognize this symbol?"
He indicates the chalking of two concentric circles surrounded by eight dots.
>>369463
He puts a paw to his chin. "RIGHT. ONE OF US WAS TO WEAR THAT TO AVOID BECOMING LOOPY. BUT WE WERE BOTH RABBITS AT THE TIME SO IT DIDN'T FIT YOU. THIS PLAN MAY HAVE BEEN POORLY THOUGHT OUT."
It is now readily apparent that you are surrounded on all sides by the gas. Roll to save.
You lose yourself in thoughts of that one time when you totally fucked a mare.
Well, really, she just fell on you. That sure was something though.
>>369461
He nods. "Freedom is the important part. Remember that in general, Tartarians are evil, and will hurt you if they can. Now then, do you recognize this symbol?"
He indicates the chalking of two concentric circles surrounded by eight dots.
>>369463
He puts a paw to his chin. "RIGHT. ONE OF US WAS TO WEAR THAT TO AVOID BECOMING LOOPY. BUT WE WERE BOTH RABBITS AT THE TIME SO IT DIDN'T FIT YOU. THIS PLAN MAY HAVE BEEN POORLY THOUGHT OUT."
It is now readily apparent that you are surrounded on all sides by the gas. Roll to save.
>>369468
Itztli ends up stuffing another vial down your throat and dragging an incredibly high rabbit out of the chapel.
"GOOD MAIN PHASE ONE IS COMPLETE RETURN TO ME AT NOON AND MAIN PHASE TWO BEGINS WHEN NOON COMES RETURN TO ME UNTIL THEN I CAN SHARE WITH YOU THE TEACHINGS OF DISCORD OR EVEN CHANGE YOUR WAYS MYSELF."
Itztli unlocked as Respec Trainer for everyone. Unlocked as Discord Trainer for you.
Itztli ends up stuffing another vial down your throat and dragging an incredibly high rabbit out of the chapel.
"GOOD MAIN PHASE ONE IS COMPLETE RETURN TO ME AT NOON AND MAIN PHASE TWO BEGINS WHEN NOON COMES RETURN TO ME UNTIL THEN I CAN SHARE WITH YOU THE TEACHINGS OF DISCORD OR EVEN CHANGE YOUR WAYS MYSELF."
Itztli unlocked as Respec Trainer for everyone. Unlocked as Discord Trainer for you.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369473
>>369467
Shake my head clear of such thoughts. It's too improper, and she's right there! And so Mera.
Besides, that Celestial probably tripped her to embarrass her and make my job more difficult. Luckily that didn't work.
Anyway, so long as Spring and Summer are bonding, I'll just leave them in Mera's care and start to head back to the boat to gather the empty books and writing supplies for copying the History text.
Unless something stops me on the way, of course.
Shake my head clear of such thoughts. It's too improper, and she's right there! And so Mera.
Besides, that Celestial probably tripped her to embarrass her and make my job more difficult. Luckily that didn't work.
Anyway, so long as Spring and Summer are bonding, I'll just leave them in Mera's care and start to head back to the boat to gather the empty books and writing supplies for copying the History text.
Unless something stops me on the way, of course.
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.369576
>>369569
Stare back at him.
"What, you got a thing for fillies?"
>>369570
I snort.
"Do you know? Did she make an offer for you, huh?~ Oh Tela, you know I could have done the same~"
I let out a laugh.
>>369572
"That nasty water on the bottom of the ship. I don't know how it works but I know it's not a good job to do."
Stare back at him.
"What, you got a thing for fillies?"
>>369570
I snort.
"Do you know? Did she make an offer for you, huh?~ Oh Tela, you know I could have done the same~"
I let out a laugh.
>>369572
"That nasty water on the bottom of the ship. I don't know how it works but I know it's not a good job to do."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369740
So, at some point before we head back to the boats…
"So, aside from the whole discussion with Abilio thing, miss Emrille, was there anything else you needed help with? I still don't think I've thanked you properly for the risk you and miss Heart have taken for us."
"So, aside from the whole discussion with Abilio thing, miss Emrille, was there anything else you needed help with? I still don't think I've thanked you properly for the risk you and miss Heart have taken for us."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369746
>>369745
"Not at all. Mera and myself just got bundled with miss Spring and her daughter. I know you really only care about miss Spring."
I'll nod slightly.
"That's why I'm thanking you. You took a debt to save somepony you hate in order to save the mare you love. If that isn't the definition of a good act, I don't know what is."
"Not at all. Mera and myself just got bundled with miss Spring and her daughter. I know you really only care about miss Spring."
I'll nod slightly.
"That's why I'm thanking you. You took a debt to save somepony you hate in order to save the mare you love. If that isn't the definition of a good act, I don't know what is."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369748
>>369747
"Miss Emrille, what exactly do you want me to say? I've forgiven you the incident in the treasury, I try to be pleasant, if not friendly, to you, and I've no intention of actively impeding any progress you make with miss Spring, be that as her lover, or as a potential daughter, considering the situation."
I'll shrug.
"What more do you want me to do?"
"Miss Emrille, what exactly do you want me to say? I've forgiven you the incident in the treasury, I try to be pleasant, if not friendly, to you, and I've no intention of actively impeding any progress you make with miss Spring, be that as her lover, or as a potential daughter, considering the situation."
I'll shrug.
"What more do you want me to do?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369750
>>369749
I'll frown at her.
"Especially when I am not told my options."
I'll rub my beard a bit.
"Though, in this situation I'm probably more worthless than I was then. It seems all I am now is just muscle for miss Summer. And even in that I failed, as both you and miss Spring were kidnapped while I was supposed to guard you."
I'll sit.
"So as we are now, miss Emrille, I am a stallion with no real purpose outside of keeping miss Summer and her mother safe, and with my current strength I can do nothing. Everything I've promised to help them with has been accomplished by another. Even you, shrunken as you are, performed my duties as guardian better than I did."
I'll grimace.
"Surely you can see how this rankles. I have spent my entire life preparing for this, and I am effectively shown I didn't try hard enough. That I am worse than useless, I am dead weight. Can you imagine how bitter that makes me feel? To work for something for years, and then find out you just aren't good enough, and unwanted?"
I'll frown at her.
"Especially when I am not told my options."
I'll rub my beard a bit.
"Though, in this situation I'm probably more worthless than I was then. It seems all I am now is just muscle for miss Summer. And even in that I failed, as both you and miss Spring were kidnapped while I was supposed to guard you."
I'll sit.
"So as we are now, miss Emrille, I am a stallion with no real purpose outside of keeping miss Summer and her mother safe, and with my current strength I can do nothing. Everything I've promised to help them with has been accomplished by another. Even you, shrunken as you are, performed my duties as guardian better than I did."
I'll grimace.
"Surely you can see how this rankles. I have spent my entire life preparing for this, and I am effectively shown I didn't try hard enough. That I am worse than useless, I am dead weight. Can you imagine how bitter that makes me feel? To work for something for years, and then find out you just aren't good enough, and unwanted?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369752
>>369751
I'll just frown at her harder.
"And give up? Not bloody likely. So long as I'm alive I will keep trying to fulfill my duties, useless as I am. Because that is the one thing I learned that holds true from my teacher. Put enough effort into something, and anything becomes possible."
I'll look over to the others.
"So I will train. I will subject myself to the nearest point of death to improve myself, and I will do my duty. I owe that to the mare that saved my life and gave me a purpose. I owe that much to miss Seas and miss Spring."
I'll turn back to face Emrille.
"And I owe that much to you."
I'll just frown at her harder.
"And give up? Not bloody likely. So long as I'm alive I will keep trying to fulfill my duties, useless as I am. Because that is the one thing I learned that holds true from my teacher. Put enough effort into something, and anything becomes possible."
I'll look over to the others.
"So I will train. I will subject myself to the nearest point of death to improve myself, and I will do my duty. I owe that to the mare that saved my life and gave me a purpose. I owe that much to miss Seas and miss Spring."
I'll turn back to face Emrille.
"And I owe that much to you."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.369759
>>369758
Raise a wing.
"First thing first, you will not block me any way with Spring. I know you said that, but just to make sure. If you become a nuisance, I won't hesitate to remove you out of the way."
Raise my other wing.
"Second, you will not smack talk me behind my back, oh no, you will praise me to Spring and the kid, just so I will have somepony to do that instead of me, and you seem to hang out with them all the time anyway, so anything bad you hear, you will deny, anything good you hear you will emphasise. Got it?"
Raise a wing.
"First thing first, you will not block me any way with Spring. I know you said that, but just to make sure. If you become a nuisance, I won't hesitate to remove you out of the way."
Raise my other wing.
"Second, you will not smack talk me behind my back, oh no, you will praise me to Spring and the kid, just so I will have somepony to do that instead of me, and you seem to hang out with them all the time anyway, so anything bad you hear, you will deny, anything good you hear you will emphasise. Got it?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369762
>>369761
"There is only so far it can bend. But I suppose, for now, I'll have to see just how far it can go. Though, please, just don't do anything outright villainous."
I'll grump slightly.
"And don't call me 'cupcake,' or I'll start calling you Emmy like your friend miss Tela does."
"There is only so far it can bend. But I suppose, for now, I'll have to see just how far it can go. Though, please, just don't do anything outright villainous."
I'll grump slightly.
"And don't call me 'cupcake,' or I'll start calling you Emmy like your friend miss Tela does."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369772
>>369771
"I'm not quite certain how far I can safely assume things. The two of you certainly seem more than friendly, and her reaction to your teasing about an offer from miss Heart certainly showcased her fascination with that idea. I don't see how you think… wait. You couldn't possibly want me to try and seduce your friend so she doesn't interfere? That's beyond unlikely."
"I'm not quite certain how far I can safely assume things. The two of you certainly seem more than friendly, and her reaction to your teasing about an offer from miss Heart certainly showcased her fascination with that idea. I don't see how you think… wait. You couldn't possibly want me to try and seduce your friend so she doesn't interfere? That's beyond unlikely."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369778
>>369777
I'll roll my eyes a little.
"You'll have to pardon my slowness. If you hadn't remembered, I've lived something quite close to isolation for the last 30 years and my interactions with mares have been limited to shopkeepers and the occasional old mare I help across the street."
I'll think for a moment.
"Couldn't possibly be convincing her to turn into a filly, could it? See if she acts like one too?"
I'll roll my eyes a little.
"You'll have to pardon my slowness. If you hadn't remembered, I've lived something quite close to isolation for the last 30 years and my interactions with mares have been limited to shopkeepers and the occasional old mare I help across the street."
I'll think for a moment.
"Couldn't possibly be convincing her to turn into a filly, could it? See if she acts like one too?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369784
>>369783
I'll stare at her in disbelief as best I can from my position.
"You want me… to deliver your break-up notice, without actually saying you don't want her to pursue you that way directly?"
I'll think for a second.
"Well, if she reacts like she did earlier, that would probably just cause her to explode into swearing and have run off, I guess."
I'll tap my hoof in the sand.
"But why me? Because I'm convenient?
I'll stare at her in disbelief as best I can from my position.
"You want me… to deliver your break-up notice, without actually saying you don't want her to pursue you that way directly?"
I'll think for a second.
"Well, if she reacts like she did earlier, that would probably just cause her to explode into swearing and have run off, I guess."
I'll tap my hoof in the sand.
"But why me? Because I'm convenient?
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.369785
>>369784
"Obviously, there can't be anything between us, not after the progress I made with Spring… and after we shared our first kiss."
I smirk at Curry.
"But why I want you, is because I know you can speak about absolutely nothing for hours, not to mention when you have something to actually say. You'll be just right to do this."
"Obviously, there can't be anything between us, not after the progress I made with Spring… and after we shared our first kiss."
I smirk at Curry.
"But why I want you, is because I know you can speak about absolutely nothing for hours, not to mention when you have something to actually say. You'll be just right to do this."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369790
>>369789
I'll nod.
"And mister Chip does seem to get the short end of the stick, it seems. If you'll pardon the expression. Same with master Wark. It's like the folk here are more concerned with what they can get out of someone without giving anything back…"
After a moment, I'll finish the thought.
"…and then I recall this is a flotilla of pirate ships. Receiving appreciation for anything is likely the exception, as opposed to the norm."
I'll nod.
"And mister Chip does seem to get the short end of the stick, it seems. If you'll pardon the expression. Same with master Wark. It's like the folk here are more concerned with what they can get out of someone without giving anything back…"
After a moment, I'll finish the thought.
"…and then I recall this is a flotilla of pirate ships. Receiving appreciation for anything is likely the exception, as opposed to the norm."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.369792
>>369791
"It wasn't, actually. Not everything I say is in relation to your sex life, Emrille."
Or childhood, for that matter.
"I pray that was not solicitation on your part, Emrille, as I would not like another encounter with that altar anytime in the near future."
After a moment of thought, I'll continue.
"Though, if you think about it, it would really be an excellent disguise."
"It wasn't, actually. Not everything I say is in relation to your sex life, Emrille."
Or childhood, for that matter.
"I pray that was not solicitation on your part, Emrille, as I would not like another encounter with that altar anytime in the near future."
After a moment of thought, I'll continue.
"Though, if you think about it, it would really be an excellent disguise."
>>370107
>>370118
>>370119
Inside the black lair that could be called, if one were to take such matters lightly, Abilio's cabin, the wicked grandmaster of the ebon arts sits with a confident air behind a nigh-impenetrable oaken bulwark, AKA desk. This dread warlock, twister of the twisting black void of the Tartarian Plane, looks on with a grim expression at his necrolyte, a fledgling of malign intent accompanied by two shadow-beasts. The necrolyte herself is seemingly half dead, body pockmarked with scars untreated and wings literally encased in copper, bearing a wicked scythe of deadly origins. In some archaic, dead language of devils, he speaks seven syllables while anointing a chalkboard with his terrible rod.
In short, looks like Abilio is teaching Felfire! Nothing out of the ordinary. He gives you a courteous nod as you enter.
>>369603
"If I despised you, I would continue to teach you that you might destroy yourself with no blood on my hooves."
>>370117
You knock on his door and no one answers.
>>370121
You haven't done anything since morning dawned, so presumably you're in bed, inserted into Nurturing Heart.
>>370122
Noted.
>>370118
>>370119
Inside the black lair that could be called, if one were to take such matters lightly, Abilio's cabin, the wicked grandmaster of the ebon arts sits with a confident air behind a nigh-impenetrable oaken bulwark, AKA desk. This dread warlock, twister of the twisting black void of the Tartarian Plane, looks on with a grim expression at his necrolyte, a fledgling of malign intent accompanied by two shadow-beasts. The necrolyte herself is seemingly half dead, body pockmarked with scars untreated and wings literally encased in copper, bearing a wicked scythe of deadly origins. In some archaic, dead language of devils, he speaks seven syllables while anointing a chalkboard with his terrible rod.
In short, looks like Abilio is teaching Felfire! Nothing out of the ordinary. He gives you a courteous nod as you enter.
>>369603
"If I despised you, I would continue to teach you that you might destroy yourself with no blood on my hooves."
>>370117
You knock on his door and no one answers.
>>370121
You haven't done anything since morning dawned, so presumably you're in bed, inserted into Nurturing Heart.
>>370122
Noted.
>>370148
These pirates are playing with me…
Knock on his door, more insistent this time!
"COMMODORE!"
Roll #1 6 = 6
These pirates are playing with me…
Knock on his door, more insistent this time!
"COMMODORE!"
Roll #1 6 = 6
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.370176
>>370166
"Fullmaster, this book was recovered from the Lunar Library, and I thought perhaps you and miss Felfire would both enjoy a copy of it."
I'll pull out the blank books.
"However, as I am most certainly incapable of making an accurate copy, I had thought to provide you the means to make one. And miss Felfire could only benefit from the shared activity."
"Fullmaster, this book was recovered from the Lunar Library, and I thought perhaps you and miss Felfire would both enjoy a copy of it."
I'll pull out the blank books.
"However, as I am most certainly incapable of making an accurate copy, I had thought to provide you the means to make one. And miss Felfire could only benefit from the shared activity."
>>370162
Main plot would like you back soon, but it looks like they're keeping themselves busy. You probably have time to learn some skills or respec.
Getting Itztli to join the crew would be useful because he's a respec trainer and anyone can ask him for this service.
>>370177
As you turn, you hear him call again. "I've changed my mind. Come."
>>370176
>>370166
He examines the book. "This is in Tartarian. It reads: 'The Original Guardians', paraphrased. Literally it reads, 'The Most First Jailers'. But you're right, it does look quite interesting to me."
>>370178
She moans and grinds. "I'll miss you, Chip. You're so good to me. No one else cares about what's best for me but you. Come back soon and fill me again, please~."
>>370164
He doesn't comment on it.
Main plot would like you back soon, but it looks like they're keeping themselves busy. You probably have time to learn some skills or respec.
Getting Itztli to join the crew would be useful because he's a respec trainer and anyone can ask him for this service.
>>370177
As you turn, you hear him call again. "I've changed my mind. Come."
>>370176
>>370166
He examines the book. "This is in Tartarian. It reads: 'The Original Guardians', paraphrased. Literally it reads, 'The Most First Jailers'. But you're right, it does look quite interesting to me."
>>370178
She moans and grinds. "I'll miss you, Chip. You're so good to me. No one else cares about what's best for me but you. Come back soon and fill me again, please~."
>>370164
He doesn't comment on it.
>>370192
"Well, it is quite thick, and I've only seen the cover. You know what they say about judging a book by its cover…"
He opens it and pages through the table of contents. "Yes, it does appear to be a history book, though, at first examination."
>>370197
He's waiting at the altar.
"IT IS NOT YET NOON WHY DID YOU RETURN PERHAPS YOU WISH TO BE ENDOWED WITH DISCORDS MIRACLES?"
>>370198
The door is unlocked when you test it. You enter.
"I was testing your persistence, Tela. I will settle for obedience, though. A good mercenary always follows a contract to the letter, after all. It looks like you've managed that quite well so far."
"Well, it is quite thick, and I've only seen the cover. You know what they say about judging a book by its cover…"
He opens it and pages through the table of contents. "Yes, it does appear to be a history book, though, at first examination."
>>370197
He's waiting at the altar.
"IT IS NOT YET NOON WHY DID YOU RETURN PERHAPS YOU WISH TO BE ENDOWED WITH DISCORDS MIRACLES?"
>>370198
The door is unlocked when you test it. You enter.
"I was testing your persistence, Tela. I will settle for obedience, though. A good mercenary always follows a contract to the letter, after all. It looks like you've managed that quite well so far."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.370225
>>370209
I'll nod slightly.
"True, but I did promise her a copy. And as you are likely the only one in the fleet who can copy it as accurately as possible, I'm afraid I've little choice but to come to you."
After a moment, I'll speak again.
"Unrelatedly, are you aware of any side effects of age magic?"
I'll nod slightly.
"True, but I did promise her a copy. And as you are likely the only one in the fleet who can copy it as accurately as possible, I'm afraid I've little choice but to come to you."
After a moment, I'll speak again.
"Unrelatedly, are you aware of any side effects of age magic?"
>>370221
>>370223
He nods. "I do appreciate the gesture, Miss Water."
>>370225
"It's become the recent focus of my research. As far as I know, no side-effects except loss of cutie mark for the duration, though as you've no doubt learned, we've made a breakthrough in that area. Now I work on trying to figure out how to let her retain new her mark when I restore her. I was considering having some of the crew go out and gather a few ponies no one will miss… prisoners, bandits, homeless, and bringing them back so I can age them down and study them. It would certainly help speed up my work if I had guinea pigs I could practice more freely on."
>>370220
He shakes his head at you.
>>370226
"I can do that anytime. How often do I get to be fucked by you?"
She cuddles closer and starts grinding
>>370229
"It's good to see you understand the arrangement. You'll do well here."
>>370217
"I CAN TEACH YOU TO PRAY TO HIM FOR MIRACLES BEHOLD."
He takes you back to the shrine and gestures to the various offerings around it.
"I OBSERVED YOUR OFFERING YOUR FAITH IS TRUE.""
>>370223
He nods. "I do appreciate the gesture, Miss Water."
>>370225
"It's become the recent focus of my research. As far as I know, no side-effects except loss of cutie mark for the duration, though as you've no doubt learned, we've made a breakthrough in that area. Now I work on trying to figure out how to let her retain new her mark when I restore her. I was considering having some of the crew go out and gather a few ponies no one will miss… prisoners, bandits, homeless, and bringing them back so I can age them down and study them. It would certainly help speed up my work if I had guinea pigs I could practice more freely on."
>>370220
He shakes his head at you.
>>370226
"I can do that anytime. How often do I get to be fucked by you?"
She cuddles closer and starts grinding
>>370229
"It's good to see you understand the arrangement. You'll do well here."
>>370217
"I CAN TEACH YOU TO PRAY TO HIM FOR MIRACLES BEHOLD."
He takes you back to the shrine and gestures to the various offerings around it.
"I OBSERVED YOUR OFFERING YOUR FAITH IS TRUE.""
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.370253
>>370249
"Well, this brings us to the second reason of our visit. On two occasions, miss Emrille has mentally returned to her apparent age, and upon recovery has no memory of the time she spent believing she was a filly of that age."
I'll rub my beard slightly.
"The first case was after a fall down a flight of stairs, and the second was during her practice with miss Tela a short while ago."
"Well, this brings us to the second reason of our visit. On two occasions, miss Emrille has mentally returned to her apparent age, and upon recovery has no memory of the time she spent believing she was a filly of that age."
I'll rub my beard slightly.
"The first case was after a fall down a flight of stairs, and the second was during her practice with miss Tela a short while ago."
>>370252
"It would help. I don't want to alter your age any further and lose the progress we have until I have a greater understanding. Others to practice on would make things considerably faster."
>>370253
He frowns. "Mental effects are part of the enchantment school and are completely unrelated to transformative effects. Perhaps I'll review the spell, but that shouldn't be happening. I have no explanation for it."
>>370259
"She has yet to pass the required interview."
"It would help. I don't want to alter your age any further and lose the progress we have until I have a greater understanding. Others to practice on would make things considerably faster."
>>370253
He frowns. "Mental effects are part of the enchantment school and are completely unrelated to transformative effects. Perhaps I'll review the spell, but that shouldn't be happening. I have no explanation for it."
>>370259
"She has yet to pass the required interview."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.370266
>>370261
I'll frown as well.
"It's actually quite odd. She seems to know who we are, but sees everything through a filter of a filly's mind, and believes she is the age she appears to be. She's also remarkably non-confrontational. If I did not know it were her, I would easily mistake her for another filly."
I'll frown as well.
"It's actually quite odd. She seems to know who we are, but sees everything through a filter of a filly's mind, and believes she is the age she appears to be. She's also remarkably non-confrontational. If I did not know it were her, I would easily mistake her for another filly."
>>370262
"UNADULTERATED CHAOS FROM DISCORD HIMSELF HE HAS NOT FORGOTTEN HIS FOLLOWERS AND WILL BESTOW AMAZING ABILITIES ON THOSE THAT SERVE HIM MANY SCALES LARGER THAN ANY SPELL A PONY COULD CAST."
>>370263
>>370266
>>370265
"Interesting. I'll make a note. If you can, bring her to me for observation next time such an event occurs."
>>370267
He laughs again. "Yes, I suppose I'll have to."
"UNADULTERATED CHAOS FROM DISCORD HIMSELF HE HAS NOT FORGOTTEN HIS FOLLOWERS AND WILL BESTOW AMAZING ABILITIES ON THOSE THAT SERVE HIM MANY SCALES LARGER THAN ANY SPELL A PONY COULD CAST."
>>370263
>>370266
>>370265
"Interesting. I'll make a note. If you can, bring her to me for observation next time such an event occurs."
>>370267
He laughs again. "Yes, I suppose I'll have to."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.370275
>>370272
I'll nod.
"Please do consider letting miss Felfire help with the book. I would hate to be made a liar by circumstance."
After a moment, I'll continue.
"On a side note, I hear miss Emrille brought you a book on plant magic earlier? I was hoping to get a look at it, if I may. Whenever you've finished with it, of course."
I'll nod.
"Please do consider letting miss Felfire help with the book. I would hate to be made a liar by circumstance."
After a moment, I'll continue.
"On a side note, I hear miss Emrille brought you a book on plant magic earlier? I was hoping to get a look at it, if I may. Whenever you've finished with it, of course."
>>370275
"Of a sort. It's an arcane outlook on nature."
>>370277
As you go, he remarks, "Get Emrille… and Tony. Light Heart, too. I have a job."
>>370281
"CREATE CHAOS YOUR CURRENT SKILLS ARE NOT USEFUL FOR THIS BUT I CAN REDIRECT YOUR POTENTIAL USING THE GIFT OF CHAOS AND FURTHER I CAN TEACH YOU NEW ABILITIES AS WELL."
"Of a sort. It's an arcane outlook on nature."
>>370277
As you go, he remarks, "Get Emrille… and Tony. Light Heart, too. I have a job."
>>370281
"CREATE CHAOS YOUR CURRENT SKILLS ARE NOT USEFUL FOR THIS BUT I CAN REDIRECT YOUR POTENTIAL USING THE GIFT OF CHAOS AND FURTHER I CAN TEACH YOU NEW ABILITIES AS WELL."
>>370292
"Su–"
>>370302
>>370303
>>370305
"Will someone tear those two apart? What is this fighting all about? I run a ship, not a circus. Now come on ladies, settle down. I am a teacher of repute, I the captain of this vessel. I look to you to sort this out and be as patient as you can."
>>370295
"WHERE SHALL WE BEGIN? SOMETHING SIMPLE? OR PERHAPS YOU'D LIKE A CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR PRE-EXISTING ABILITIES FIRST?"
"Su–"
>>370302
>>370303
>>370305
"Will someone tear those two apart? What is this fighting all about? I run a ship, not a circus. Now come on ladies, settle down. I am a teacher of repute, I the captain of this vessel. I look to you to sort this out and be as patient as you can."
>>370295
"WHERE SHALL WE BEGIN? SOMETHING SIMPLE? OR PERHAPS YOU'D LIKE A CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR PRE-EXISTING ABILITIES FIRST?"
>>370343
Fullmaster Abilio looks a little disappointed.
"I thought we were on amicable terms, Miss Seas. What a shame we are not. Noted."
>>370340
"CHAOTIC ENERGY IS DERIVED FROM HIGH RISK WHEN YOU AVOID THE LASH OF FAILURE IN SUCH INSTANCE A VOID OF CHAOS IS LEFT THE ENEMY OF THIS CHAOS IS NEMESIS THE ASPECT OF JUDGMENT WHICH BRING BALANCE AND FAIR DUE UPSETTING HER DESIGNS WILL CREATE CHAOS AND EARN DISCORD'S FAVOR APPROACH AND I WILL IMBUE YOU WITH ABILITIES."
Fullmaster Abilio looks a little disappointed.
"I thought we were on amicable terms, Miss Seas. What a shame we are not. Noted."
>>370340
"CHAOTIC ENERGY IS DERIVED FROM HIGH RISK WHEN YOU AVOID THE LASH OF FAILURE IN SUCH INSTANCE A VOID OF CHAOS IS LEFT THE ENEMY OF THIS CHAOS IS NEMESIS THE ASPECT OF JUDGMENT WHICH BRING BALANCE AND FAIR DUE UPSETTING HER DESIGNS WILL CREATE CHAOS AND EARN DISCORD'S FAVOR APPROACH AND I WILL IMBUE YOU WITH ABILITIES."
>>370372
GM's Note: Emrille isn't wearing a schoolfilly uniform anymore. However, the fact that she is wearing the outfit means it can't go get enchanted so she should probably swap that out.
>>370374
He touches your skull and you feel a jabbing pain. It's a good pain, though.
Skills Acquired: Discordian Agenda, Telegraphed Attack, Drunken Swipe
>>370382
>>370378
He shakes his head. "I was not informed why we chose to lay anchor here in particular. The new commodore recommended it to the previous one after we got into the slightly amount of trouble with the port authority."
GM's Note: Emrille isn't wearing a schoolfilly uniform anymore. However, the fact that she is wearing the outfit means it can't go get enchanted so she should probably swap that out.
>>370374
He touches your skull and you feel a jabbing pain. It's a good pain, though.
Skills Acquired: Discordian Agenda, Telegraphed Attack, Drunken Swipe
>>370382
>>370378
He shakes his head. "I was not informed why we chose to lay anchor here in particular. The new commodore recommended it to the previous one after we got into the slightly amount of trouble with the port authority."
>>370384
I get up again, feeling reborn.
"Thank you for these gifts.
I'll use them to bring chaos upon our enemies.
Though I would like to ask something.
Soon the pirates will leave this city again.
I was hoping that when that time comes you might come with us, so I can continue my training. And we shall bring the Changers will to every city we see."
I get up again, feeling reborn.
"Thank you for these gifts.
I'll use them to bring chaos upon our enemies.
Though I would like to ask something.
Soon the pirates will leave this city again.
I was hoping that when that time comes you might come with us, so I can continue my training. And we shall bring the Changers will to every city we see."
>>370401
Sources indicate he's out on the town.
>>370395
>>370402
"You're being awfully vague about 'temple thing'. I don't even know what you're talking about. One of the temples in town? Saint Radiant's Basilica? Yes, I organized the group that infiltrated Saint Radiant's Basilica last night, if that's the temple you're talking about. You're saying you got this book there?"
Sources indicate he's out on the town.
>>370395
>>370402
"You're being awfully vague about 'temple thing'. I don't even know what you're talking about. One of the temples in town? Saint Radiant's Basilica? Yes, I organized the group that infiltrated Saint Radiant's Basilica last night, if that's the temple you're talking about. You're saying you got this book there?"
>>370472
>>370476
>>370478
"Good. I spent last night with some of our non-raiding crew excavating an alternative entrance to the vault in Saint Radiant's Basilica. I've already had a team recover our primary objective, the documents, but I'd like to get into their vault if at all possible. I'd like the four of you for that job. Three out of four of you have experience with vaults, after all."
>>370476
>>370478
"Good. I spent last night with some of our non-raiding crew excavating an alternative entrance to the vault in Saint Radiant's Basilica. I've already had a team recover our primary objective, the documents, but I'd like to get into their vault if at all possible. I'd like the four of you for that job. Three out of four of you have experience with vaults, after all."
>>370481
He slides it across the table. "I don't see the harm."
>>370483
"Golems are an unfortunate possibility. The tunnel bypasses the bulk of the guards, however. Traps? Almost certainly. I have each of you selected for a very specific purpose."
He unfurls a map of the Basilica underdepths on his desk.
"The first obstacle that requires overcoming is a door made of dolomite. We have no means fast or quiet enough of dealing with this door. There is a vent into the later rooms, but only a filly could fit, and she'd need to be able to fly to get up to it."
He pauses. "There are a number of traps that I believe are triggered by detecting the intent of the mark. I was hoping Miss Heart could convince her unicorn friends to help disable those, as they would not have the same greed proclivities shared by the rest of us. Mister Curry may relish the chance to ruin a Celestial temple as well."
>>370488
"Besides that, there's a rather extensive alarm system that I'd like Mister Tony to deal with, and a possibility of guards requires the presence of one who can deal with heavy hitters. Chip or Tela would do nicely."
He pauses again. "This is not a secret mission. You are free to invite whoever you wish, and they will share in the take."
He slides it across the table. "I don't see the harm."
>>370483
"Golems are an unfortunate possibility. The tunnel bypasses the bulk of the guards, however. Traps? Almost certainly. I have each of you selected for a very specific purpose."
He unfurls a map of the Basilica underdepths on his desk.
"The first obstacle that requires overcoming is a door made of dolomite. We have no means fast or quiet enough of dealing with this door. There is a vent into the later rooms, but only a filly could fit, and she'd need to be able to fly to get up to it."
He pauses. "There are a number of traps that I believe are triggered by detecting the intent of the mark. I was hoping Miss Heart could convince her unicorn friends to help disable those, as they would not have the same greed proclivities shared by the rest of us. Mister Curry may relish the chance to ruin a Celestial temple as well."
>>370488
"Besides that, there's a rather extensive alarm system that I'd like Mister Tony to deal with, and a possibility of guards requires the presence of one who can deal with heavy hitters. Chip or Tela would do nicely."
He pauses again. "This is not a secret mission. You are free to invite whoever you wish, and they will share in the take."
>>370497
"Not quite. It's a history of those that guarded the gates of Tartarus."
>>370501
"It may have intention-triggered failsafes, so work quickly. Expect light and fire magic inside the vault."
>>370499
"Correct. The vent is not an ordinary vent. It vents toxic fumes, which is the only reason to ever have a vent into a highly secure area. You will need to traverse it quickly."
>>370502
"If you become compromised and there is no other option, crush your lapel rose. Remember that this is an absolute last resort, we'll be forced to flee the city if it becomes necessary."
"Not quite. It's a history of those that guarded the gates of Tartarus."
>>370501
"It may have intention-triggered failsafes, so work quickly. Expect light and fire magic inside the vault."
>>370499
"Correct. The vent is not an ordinary vent. It vents toxic fumes, which is the only reason to ever have a vent into a highly secure area. You will need to traverse it quickly."
>>370502
"If you become compromised and there is no other option, crush your lapel rose. Remember that this is an absolute last resort, we'll be forced to flee the city if it becomes necessary."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.370504
>>370503
"Must be some strong willed ponies in here…"
Keep flipping pages, slowly, trying to figure something out.
Roll #1 6 = 6
"Must be some strong willed ponies in here…"
Keep flipping pages, slowly, trying to figure something out.
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>370505
"It's hard to say for certain, but extended exposure to the skin will be very damaging. I understand you know basic wind magic, though, so this may mitigate the matter. In any case, if you survive, we can treat it. If you don't survive, we can treat that too. In general, I wouldn't worry about any wounds that don't involve getting melted, disintegrated, or exploded."
"It's hard to say for certain, but extended exposure to the skin will be very damaging. I understand you know basic wind magic, though, so this may mitigate the matter. In any case, if you survive, we can treat it. If you don't survive, we can treat that too. In general, I wouldn't worry about any wounds that don't involve getting melted, disintegrated, or exploded."
>>370793
"Think whatever you want of it.
I'm just making sure that you don't think I tried to hide from you.
Besides, if there's one thing the Changer teaches us. It's that everypony is a target of the joke.
When you went out to clear that cult,
he just allowed you to.
Who am I to argue with that?"
"Think whatever you want of it.
I'm just making sure that you don't think I tried to hide from you.
Besides, if there's one thing the Changer teaches us. It's that everypony is a target of the joke.
When you went out to clear that cult,
he just allowed you to.
Who am I to argue with that?"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.370867
>>370866
I roll my eyes.
"That wasn't pressure, I was angry. And in the end, it all worked out well. That place was full of wines that were alive and snaking at our hooves, and acid spitting plants. Once the fire was over we were all fine, and the way to the real treasury was wide open."
I roll my eyes.
"That wasn't pressure, I was angry. And in the end, it all worked out well. That place was full of wines that were alive and snaking at our hooves, and acid spitting plants. Once the fire was over we were all fine, and the way to the real treasury was wide open."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.370869
>>370868
I snort.
"I used to say that I was still just a mercenary, but that's not true. I'm a pirate now, and fuck me if I don't like it. It has good pay, a place to sleep, free food, and so much more, like a crew that helps and looks out for each other. If being a pirate means Al-Jinn will fish me out of the sea after I get drugged by Ruxiang while I try to buy ammo from him after a lesson in magic from Abilio, hell yeah I want to be a part of the crew. And if any of them came to me to ask me 'Hey Emrille, how the heck do you aim that well', I'd tell them."
I snort.
"I used to say that I was still just a mercenary, but that's not true. I'm a pirate now, and fuck me if I don't like it. It has good pay, a place to sleep, free food, and so much more, like a crew that helps and looks out for each other. If being a pirate means Al-Jinn will fish me out of the sea after I get drugged by Ruxiang while I try to buy ammo from him after a lesson in magic from Abilio, hell yeah I want to be a part of the crew. And if any of them came to me to ask me 'Hey Emrille, how the heck do you aim that well', I'd tell them."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.370875
>>370874
I nod.
"I might look like a filly now, but that doesn't make any less dangerous or simple."
Chuckle.
"As for image, one of the leading roles is fullfilled by someone who likes to get drunk and doesn't even speak the language. Now what I'm saying is not that he can't do his job, he can probably do it damn fucking well if he got there, but we all have our little quirks. I think my image would be fitting because of that, yes."
I nod.
"I might look like a filly now, but that doesn't make any less dangerous or simple."
Chuckle.
"As for image, one of the leading roles is fullfilled by someone who likes to get drunk and doesn't even speak the language. Now what I'm saying is not that he can't do his job, he can probably do it damn fucking well if he got there, but we all have our little quirks. I think my image would be fitting because of that, yes."
>>370897
"Kill her?
What's the fun in that?
Those are big words for a little girl like you, do you want me to help find your momma?"
I chuckle.
"Oh Spring, that girl of yours got out again and is saying bad words, you should discipline her."
I start laughing.
"No wait, Emrille might actually like that."
"Kill her?
What's the fun in that?
Those are big words for a little girl like you, do you want me to help find your momma?"
I chuckle.
"Oh Spring, that girl of yours got out again and is saying bad words, you should discipline her."
I start laughing.
"No wait, Emrille might actually like that."
>>370903
gotta go fast. be back in an hour or two
"Yeah…"
I shake my head
"Poor kid… must all be real damn scary to her. And hella confusing too with Emmy being… Emmy-like. Gotta wonder where her the kid's daddy is in all this… I thought it was that Curry fellow at first, but apparently not. It's good that she's got her mother still though, at least she's not alone in this mess."
gotta go fast. be back in an hour or two
"Yeah…"
I shake my head
"Poor kid… must all be real damn scary to her. And hella confusing too with Emmy being… Emmy-like. Gotta wonder where her the kid's daddy is in all this… I thought it was that Curry fellow at first, but apparently not. It's good that she's got her mother still though, at least she's not alone in this mess."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.370930
>>370928
>>370929
I sigh.
"I know, I know, but there's probably no giant vault golem this time. Maybe a little one. And I need the two of you for two reasons. One of them is, obviously, to patch us up if something goes bad again, the other is, that from what I heard there is a barrier or someshit that can only be passed by somepony not driven by greed."
>>370929
I sigh.
"I know, I know, but there's probably no giant vault golem this time. Maybe a little one. And I need the two of you for two reasons. One of them is, obviously, to patch us up if something goes bad again, the other is, that from what I heard there is a barrier or someshit that can only be passed by somepony not driven by greed."
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.370938
>>370937
"Okay… Say we come along, there are a few things I need to set straight. First of all, no casualties. I'm not a big fan of Celestials but… I don't want a second Stonebriar. And secondly, any items or artifacts that have to do with Luna go to us. As well as any books or scrolls that are of interest to us."
"Okay… Say we come along, there are a few things I need to set straight. First of all, no casualties. I'm not a big fan of Celestials but… I don't want a second Stonebriar. And secondly, any items or artifacts that have to do with Luna go to us. As well as any books or scrolls that are of interest to us."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.370941
>>370939
"You know that Redcoat, so, huh? Is he your friend?"
>>370938
"I don't know what is inside, so whatever we loot and you want, you'll have to settle that with Smitts once we brought it back. As for the first one… I can't make any promises. This won't be a crowded bank or anything from what I, so we should be fine."
"You know that Redcoat, so, huh? Is he your friend?"
>>370938
"I don't know what is inside, so whatever we loot and you want, you'll have to settle that with Smitts once we brought it back. As for the first one… I can't make any promises. This won't be a crowded bank or anything from what I, so we should be fine."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.370944
>>370942
"If you can sedate ponies, then fine. But I'm not making the rules here. And I can't promise the others won't go for the kill either. I can't and won't speak in their name."
>>370943
I glare back at her.
"Really? So I would stop killing? Do you know what really happened? I was just a filly in their eyes, but I wasn't the pony they were looking for. I wanted to talk it over, but they stabbed me in the gut with a sword, not even willing to listen to me. If it wasn't for my gun, I would have died, and who knows what they would have done to your mother?"
"If you can sedate ponies, then fine. But I'm not making the rules here. And I can't promise the others won't go for the kill either. I can't and won't speak in their name."
>>370943
I glare back at her.
"Really? So I would stop killing? Do you know what really happened? I was just a filly in their eyes, but I wasn't the pony they were looking for. I wanted to talk it over, but they stabbed me in the gut with a sword, not even willing to listen to me. If it wasn't for my gun, I would have died, and who knows what they would have done to your mother?"
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.370946
>>370944
"Mister Redcoat just wanted to get back at the pirates! He didn't want to hurt me or my momma!"
I pause, frowning deeper.
"The pirates… they caught him a- and… they hurt him a bunch. They… they broke his bones a- a- and… and even tore his eyes out…"
I pause, frowning hard and sniffling.
"Mister Redcoat just wanted to get back at the pirates! He didn't want to hurt me or my momma!"
I pause, frowning deeper.
"The pirates… they caught him a- and… they hurt him a bunch. They… they broke his bones a- a- and… and even tore his eyes out…"
I pause, frowning hard and sniffling.
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.370947
>>370945
"I'm not an officer just yet, I had the interview with Smitts. And I told yout that Ruxiang is a bitch to deal with, he didn't give me them yet."
>>370946
"They should have killed him while they had the chance. How do you know they won't come back? How do you know they really want good for you, huh?"
"I'm not an officer just yet, I had the interview with Smitts. And I told yout that Ruxiang is a bitch to deal with, he didn't give me them yet."
>>370946
"They should have killed him while they had the chance. How do you know they won't come back? How do you know they really want good for you, huh?"
>>370972
You're wandering through the ship, looking for Emrille, when you wander into one of the rooms. It's pitch black but you figure she might be sleeping in here.
The door slams shut behind you. You try it, but it's locked. In the middle of the room, a candle lights seemingly from nowhere.
The ghostly screech of a violin begins to play, and a figure emerges from the shadows with a platter, setting it on the table with the candle.
"Uh… W-would you care to share lunch with me, Miss Tela?"
It seems you've fallen for the most ancient trap of all. Romantic candle-lit meal trap.
You're wandering through the ship, looking for Emrille, when you wander into one of the rooms. It's pitch black but you figure she might be sleeping in here.
The door slams shut behind you. You try it, but it's locked. In the middle of the room, a candle lights seemingly from nowhere.
The ghostly screech of a violin begins to play, and a figure emerges from the shadows with a platter, setting it on the table with the candle.
"Uh… W-would you care to share lunch with me, Miss Tela?"
It seems you've fallen for the most ancient trap of all. Romantic candle-lit meal trap.
>>370976
"Yes, I have a job for you. I was going to send for you, in fact. I'd like you to join Miss Light Heart, Mister Tony, Miss Emrille, and Miss Tela on a job. We'll be dealing with another vault, and those seem to be your specialties. Fortunately we'll be able to evade most of the guards. They can fill you in on the details if you link up with them."
"Yes, I have a job for you. I was going to send for you, in fact. I'd like you to join Miss Light Heart, Mister Tony, Miss Emrille, and Miss Tela on a job. We'll be dealing with another vault, and those seem to be your specialties. Fortunately we'll be able to evade most of the guards. They can fill you in on the details if you link up with them."
>>370978
"I'm Ros– I mean, w-who I am doesn't matter. Just the two of us, anonymous lunch. We don't even have to know each other's names at all, Miss Tela. We can just enjoy ourselves."
The top of the platter levitates off and there's a plate heaping with pasta below.
"You know, we could share this pasta, and then, we start to e-eat the same piece, and it pulls us together, and…"
"I'm Ros– I mean, w-who I am doesn't matter. Just the two of us, anonymous lunch. We don't even have to know each other's names at all, Miss Tela. We can just enjoy ourselves."
The top of the platter levitates off and there's a plate heaping with pasta below.
"You know, we could share this pasta, and then, we start to e-eat the same piece, and it pulls us together, and…"
>>370982
I growl
"You sure seem to know my fucking name!"
I take a few steps closer, trying to make out who this mare is
"Is this some kind of a joke? Did Emmy set this up? I will so punch her in the cunt if she did!"
… how does that pasta look?
Roll #1 3 = 3
I growl
"You sure seem to know my fucking name!"
I take a few steps closer, trying to make out who this mare is
"Is this some kind of a joke? Did Emmy set this up? I will so punch her in the cunt if she did!"
… how does that pasta look?
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>370983
You asked to see the book but you don't know a word of Tartarian. You asked to learn Tartarian but Abilio doesn't want to teach you.
>>370984
>Lean on him
He's behind a desk!
"I've already briefed our companions. Mostly doors, traps, and possible guardians, though our alternative entrance has removed the need for combat with most of the lot. Just need someone strong enough to take a few hits. I've asked Light Heart to bring the unicorn doctors as well."
>>370987
>3
You can't tell at all.
The pasta actually looks a lot better than most of the gruel on this ship.
"W-what? You don't think you're good looking enough to have admirers of your own? Miss Emrille doesn't have anything to do with us. This is between me, and your… uh… hot body."
You asked to see the book but you don't know a word of Tartarian. You asked to learn Tartarian but Abilio doesn't want to teach you.
>>370984
>Lean on him
He's behind a desk!
"I've already briefed our companions. Mostly doors, traps, and possible guardians, though our alternative entrance has removed the need for combat with most of the lot. Just need someone strong enough to take a few hits. I've asked Light Heart to bring the unicorn doctors as well."
>>370987
>3
You can't tell at all.
The pasta actually looks a lot better than most of the gruel on this ship.
"W-what? You don't think you're good looking enough to have admirers of your own? Miss Emrille doesn't have anything to do with us. This is between me, and your… uh… hot body."
>>370991
"I promise you, no one else is involved, so…"
You feel your flanks behind telekinetically massaged.
"Just r-relax."
>>370992
"You remind me of a goat that summoned a demon on my ship the first night she was here. She died on her next shore leave. You're just going to become another statistic if you know more. I'm looking out for your interests, Felfire."
>>370996
"Probably preparing to enter town. Take a look around the decks."
"I promise you, no one else is involved, so…"
You feel your flanks behind telekinetically massaged.
"Just r-relax."
>>370992
"You remind me of a goat that summoned a demon on my ship the first night she was here. She died on her next shore leave. You're just going to become another statistic if you know more. I'm looking out for your interests, Felfire."
>>370996
"Probably preparing to enter town. Take a look around the decks."
>>370999
"H-Hey! Stop that right now!"
I buck my hindlegs, then leap forward to pounce this mare non-sexually!
Roll #1 7 = 7
"H-Hey! Stop that right now!"
I buck my hindlegs, then leap forward to pounce this mare non-sexually!
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>371001
You tackle her and get close enough to see her blushing by candlelight.
"A-ah, you move so fast! I-I've gotta go!"
She shoves you off with telekinesis and flees the room, trailing floating candle and pasta.
You are alone in the dark on the floor.
>>371002
You locate Light Heart first. Rosemary is arriving with a candle and a tray of pasta.
You tackle her and get close enough to see her blushing by candlelight.
"A-ah, you move so fast! I-I've gotta go!"
She shoves you off with telekinesis and flees the room, trailing floating candle and pasta.
You are alone in the dark on the floor.
>>371002
You locate Light Heart first. Rosemary is arriving with a candle and a tray of pasta.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.371091
>>371072
"Is it my fault there is no work, mister Chip? There is no need to be disgruntled. As for the vault… we will be dealing with traps, lesser golems and a minor amount of guards. We plan on avoiding the bulk of the guarding force by using miss Emrille's small size to open up an alternative route for us."
"Is it my fault there is no work, mister Chip? There is no need to be disgruntled. As for the vault… we will be dealing with traps, lesser golems and a minor amount of guards. We plan on avoiding the bulk of the guarding force by using miss Emrille's small size to open up an alternative route for us."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371131
>>371126
I'll raise an eyebrow at that.
"Well, I can't promise anything about candles, since they're a light source in the ship, but you need not worry about pasta with me. Never even heard of the stuff. And I can't afford to be inebriated either, as there's still the matter of the collars with the Commodore that needs to be resolved. I'd like all my wits about me for that."
I'll raise an eyebrow at that.
"Well, I can't promise anything about candles, since they're a light source in the ship, but you need not worry about pasta with me. Never even heard of the stuff. And I can't afford to be inebriated either, as there's still the matter of the collars with the Commodore that needs to be resolved. I'd like all my wits about me for that."
>>371141
Poor him a mug and hoof it to him
"Here you go buddy."
And then do the same for myself, taking a swig
Roll #1 4 = 4
Poor him a mug and hoof it to him
"Here you go buddy."
And then do the same for myself, taking a swig
Roll #1 4 = 4
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371159
>>371152
"No. You seem to have a rather stormy history with Emrille, and you are, from what I've gathered, good enough with that weapon you have. Those two things are likely related. You said earlier you were a mercenary, and that means you've likely traveled quite a bit, seen quite a few things."
I'll take another sip of the booze. '1d10'
"Was Emrille always as obnoxious as she is?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
"No. You seem to have a rather stormy history with Emrille, and you are, from what I've gathered, good enough with that weapon you have. Those two things are likely related. You said earlier you were a mercenary, and that means you've likely traveled quite a bit, seen quite a few things."
I'll take another sip of the booze. '1d10'
"Was Emrille always as obnoxious as she is?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>371159
"Emmy and I go back a while, yeah. She's not too smart, but she's a pretty good shot nonetheless. I taught her the ropes of merc work a while back. Made sure her stupid ass wouldn't get killed too quickly. Apparently that spongy brain absorbed it pretty well seeing how she's still alive."
I poor him another.
"Emmy and I go back a while, yeah. She's not too smart, but she's a pretty good shot nonetheless. I taught her the ropes of merc work a while back. Made sure her stupid ass wouldn't get killed too quickly. Apparently that spongy brain absorbed it pretty well seeing how she's still alive."
I poor him another.
>>371188
"I don't use guns myself, so I could never beat the stupid out of her completely."
Another swig
"She's fucking reckless, yeah, but so am I to be honest. Guess the crazy is infectious."
Roll #1 5 = 5
"I don't use guns myself, so I could never beat the stupid out of her completely."
Another swig
"She's fucking reckless, yeah, but so am I to be honest. Guess the crazy is infectious."
Roll #1 5 = 5
Felfire [Necromancer] No.371283
>>371273
>masters resurrection at the first go
>dummy
Oh well.
"I wouldn't have trusted a living pony either about something like that, until a few weeks ago…"
Oh well.
Stand up and speak in a dry, serious tone.
"Thanks for the book. I won't delude you."
If he has nothing else to say, back to the cabin I go.
>masters resurrection at the first go
>dummy
Oh well.
"I wouldn't have trusted a living pony either about something like that, until a few weeks ago…"
Oh well.
Stand up and speak in a dry, serious tone.
"Thanks for the book. I won't delude you."
If he has nothing else to say, back to the cabin I go.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.371309
>>371303
And that's perfect, wouldn't want to rush it. See what's happened last time I did that.
Anything I need to know in here?
Raise Magenta to help me study.
Keep reading.
Roll #1 2 = 2
And that's perfect, wouldn't want to rush it. See what's happened last time I did that.
Anything I need to know in here?
Raise Magenta to help me study.
Keep reading.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Felfire [Necromancer] No.371318
>>371312
So I take you didn't learn from a book, uh?
Yeah well, I've absolutely nothing to do.
Keep reading.
Is this completely RNG based?
Roll #1 6 = 6
So I take you didn't learn from a book, uh?
Yeah well, I've absolutely nothing to do.
Keep reading.
Is this completely RNG based?
Roll #1 6 = 6
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371438
>>371433
"If you think I'm just trying to bed you, I'm afraid you're quite mistaken. I'm likely old enough to be your father, and besides, I don't entertain such thoughts lightly."
I'll turn back to my drink.
"However, if that is the opinion you wish to have of me, then that's the opinion you have of me."
I'll take a swig. '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
"If you think I'm just trying to bed you, I'm afraid you're quite mistaken. I'm likely old enough to be your father, and besides, I don't entertain such thoughts lightly."
I'll turn back to my drink.
"However, if that is the opinion you wish to have of me, then that's the opinion you have of me."
I'll take a swig. '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371455
>>371445
I'll look at Tela for a moment.
"Ah. It seems the ale knocked off about ten or so years from you. Well, that and you've remained a rather fine mare besides."
I'll push the mug away.
"However, if this is beginning to affect how I see things to this degree, I'd best stop for the moment."
I'll look at Tela for a moment.
"Ah. It seems the ale knocked off about ten or so years from you. Well, that and you've remained a rather fine mare besides."
I'll push the mug away.
"However, if this is beginning to affect how I see things to this degree, I'd best stop for the moment."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371466
>>371456
I'll wave a hoof dismissively.
"Charm seems to be in short supply when it comes to me, Tela. Graceless, I suppose you could say."
I'll sigh a little.
"But, I'll be honest with you. The reason I suggested getting back at Emrille is because she believes you have a crush on her and sent me to dissuade you from pursuing it. Most likely for her own entertainment."
I'll continue.
"As to why I accepted, I owe her a debt. I'm trusting her not to abuse it, but if this is how she treats her friends, then I'm loathe to see how she treats those indebted to her."
I'll wave a hoof dismissively.
"Charm seems to be in short supply when it comes to me, Tela. Graceless, I suppose you could say."
I'll sigh a little.
"But, I'll be honest with you. The reason I suggested getting back at Emrille is because she believes you have a crush on her and sent me to dissuade you from pursuing it. Most likely for her own entertainment."
I'll continue.
"As to why I accepted, I owe her a debt. I'm trusting her not to abuse it, but if this is how she treats her friends, then I'm loathe to see how she treats those indebted to her."
>>371477
I put my paws on my head as I try to recall.
"I… something about a vault or something.. I dont know really what Smitts wants with it. Perhaps it has something to do with those Lunites again most likely. I like those two unicorns dont get me wrong, but still they are prisoners of this ship. It baffles me why they are getting this much liberties."
I put my paws on my head as I try to recall.
"I… something about a vault or something.. I dont know really what Smitts wants with it. Perhaps it has something to do with those Lunites again most likely. I like those two unicorns dont get me wrong, but still they are prisoners of this ship. It baffles me why they are getting this much liberties."
>>371466
I let all that sink in for a moment, then roll my eyes
"Of course she asked you that. Look, Emmy is not that bad of a pony. Sure, she's a little thick and she can be a right cunt sometimes, but she does care about more than just gold. Hell, I'm not a big barrel of charm myself."
I let all that sink in for a moment, then roll my eyes
"Of course she asked you that. Look, Emmy is not that bad of a pony. Sure, she's a little thick and she can be a right cunt sometimes, but she does care about more than just gold. Hell, I'm not a big barrel of charm myself."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371502
>>371493
"I have noticed, actually. It's the reason I even mentioned my gratitude for what she had done. And she does care for miss Spring, in her own way."
I'll give Tela a small smile.
"Well, you're certainly a bit better off than me. I can't seem to talk to Emrille without her threatening to shoot me, and my standing with just about anyone else is either neutral or nuisance."
"I have noticed, actually. It's the reason I even mentioned my gratitude for what she had done. And she does care for miss Spring, in her own way."
I'll give Tela a small smile.
"Well, you're certainly a bit better off than me. I can't seem to talk to Emrille without her threatening to shoot me, and my standing with just about anyone else is either neutral or nuisance."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371616
>>371607
"Well, most of my time was spent doing the equivalent. Twenty years of trying to kill a hydra in single combat is hardly the actions of a rational mind. Though I was only alone for the last ten, after my teacher passed. Or returned to the sea. I'm not quite sure she was actually a living pony anymore, now that I've heard miss Mera's story."
I'll shake my head.
"Regardless, I didn't spend all of my time below. Every so often I'd need to come topside and shop around for materials and various other sundry items. Seapony scales aren't exactly the most long-lived of materials, especially if they aren't worked on by a professional."
"Well, most of my time was spent doing the equivalent. Twenty years of trying to kill a hydra in single combat is hardly the actions of a rational mind. Though I was only alone for the last ten, after my teacher passed. Or returned to the sea. I'm not quite sure she was actually a living pony anymore, now that I've heard miss Mera's story."
I'll shake my head.
"Regardless, I didn't spend all of my time below. Every so often I'd need to come topside and shop around for materials and various other sundry items. Seapony scales aren't exactly the most long-lived of materials, especially if they aren't worked on by a professional."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371645
>>371634
I'll nod.
"I try not to think about it too often."
I'll aimlessly fiddle with the mug.
"The waiting was the worst part, though. I only knew of one way to go, since the rest were filled with traps, and that was straight to the hydra. If I didn't want to fight that day, I'd have to wait. Sit and wait and stare at nothing for hours until the tide went down."
I'll sigh.
"And if I didn't make it back before the tide came back in, I'd be left without a place to sleep, as the temples aren't quite as charitable as you'd think."
I'll give Tela a crooked grin.
"Apparently in my youth I looked like a thief. Or some other form of urchin."
I'll nod.
"I try not to think about it too often."
I'll aimlessly fiddle with the mug.
"The waiting was the worst part, though. I only knew of one way to go, since the rest were filled with traps, and that was straight to the hydra. If I didn't want to fight that day, I'd have to wait. Sit and wait and stare at nothing for hours until the tide went down."
I'll sigh.
"And if I didn't make it back before the tide came back in, I'd be left without a place to sleep, as the temples aren't quite as charitable as you'd think."
I'll give Tela a crooked grin.
"Apparently in my youth I looked like a thief. Or some other form of urchin."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371674
>>371655
I'll look vaguely surprised.
"No… that's not quite it. You see, her daughter, miss Seas… When I first ran across her, she had in her possession a Moonstone. Moonstones only worked in the possession of those ponies tied to Luna, as her priestesses."
I'll lightly tap my hoof on the counter.
"And no pony's made a moonstone glow like she has for centuries, most likely. She's who I was raised and trained to protect."
My face will fall slightly.
"Though I've been doing a rather terrible job of that, lately."
I'll look vaguely surprised.
"No… that's not quite it. You see, her daughter, miss Seas… When I first ran across her, she had in her possession a Moonstone. Moonstones only worked in the possession of those ponies tied to Luna, as her priestesses."
I'll lightly tap my hoof on the counter.
"And no pony's made a moonstone glow like she has for centuries, most likely. She's who I was raised and trained to protect."
My face will fall slightly.
"Though I've been doing a rather terrible job of that, lately."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.371707
>>371699
A small flash of surprise and unease will pass over my face.
"It seems you and miss Mera both had the same thought, then."
I'll just stare at my drink.
"Miss Spring can do far better for a husband, and miss Seas a father."
Draining the rest of the mug, I'll set it down. '1d10'
"Now, I've… got some things to take care of. Their collars, and asking commodore Smitts about that vault."
Roll #1 4 = 4
A small flash of surprise and unease will pass over my face.
"It seems you and miss Mera both had the same thought, then."
I'll just stare at my drink.
"Miss Spring can do far better for a husband, and miss Seas a father."
Draining the rest of the mug, I'll set it down. '1d10'
"Now, I've… got some things to take care of. Their collars, and asking commodore Smitts about that vault."
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>371738
"I'll disable the alarm. Emrille will climb through a tunnel of toxic waste. Light Heart will disable the traps. Tela will defend us.
And of course, any others we take with us will help with one of those tasks.
Though I'll probably have to take care of the alarm myself."
"I'll disable the alarm. Emrille will climb through a tunnel of toxic waste. Light Heart will disable the traps. Tela will defend us.
And of course, any others we take with us will help with one of those tasks.
Though I'll probably have to take care of the alarm myself."
>>371752
internet problem sorry
>>371753
I glare at her for a moment.
……
Then smile and drop her on the ground slowly. while sliding my paws to her flank before removing my paws.
"By all means."
I then breath in.
"Summer is… special to me. I admit I am a terrible dog at times, but I wont…. I cannot do that to her for some odd reason."
internet problem sorry
>>371753
I glare at her for a moment.
……
Then smile and drop her on the ground slowly. while sliding my paws to her flank before removing my paws.
"By all means."
I then breath in.
"Summer is… special to me. I admit I am a terrible dog at times, but I wont…. I cannot do that to her for some odd reason."
>>371767
I raise a finger and boop Emrille's nose.
"It will be best that you dont spill the bean, I dont want Summer to be upset to know that one of the friendliest crewmember of this ship has lusted over her during her earlier stay in here, and as you said, a sad Summer means a Sad Spring and…. "
I then think for a moment.
"What does Spring mean to you? She is… excuse for my words but she is very grumpy."
I raise a finger and boop Emrille's nose.
"It will be best that you dont spill the bean, I dont want Summer to be upset to know that one of the friendliest crewmember of this ship has lusted over her during her earlier stay in here, and as you said, a sad Summer means a Sad Spring and…. "
I then think for a moment.
"What does Spring mean to you? She is… excuse for my words but she is very grumpy."
>>371833
"Exactly.
That's why it was such genius.
You showed all of them how hypocritical they were.
I mean Chip was feeling up Emrille like no tomorrow in front of Summer with no trouble.
And then a few shadows were suddenly an issue?
It was hilarious.
And by the way, when we were there I called you "bird" and you didn't take issue with it.
Maybe you've changed your mind, but you can't blame me for not being able to read your mind and know that."
"Exactly.
That's why it was such genius.
You showed all of them how hypocritical they were.
I mean Chip was feeling up Emrille like no tomorrow in front of Summer with no trouble.
And then a few shadows were suddenly an issue?
It was hilarious.
And by the way, when we were there I called you "bird" and you didn't take issue with it.
Maybe you've changed your mind, but you can't blame me for not being able to read your mind and know that."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.372442
>>372435
"I was busy. Keeping ponies alive, studying from Abilio, plenty of reasons.
And you are not an easy pony to approach.
Too much of a crowd around you at all times, whining, shouting, judging.
I don't know if you noticed, but I don't like to be around ponies too much."
"I was busy. Keeping ponies alive, studying from Abilio, plenty of reasons.
And you are not an easy pony to approach.
Too much of a crowd around you at all times, whining, shouting, judging.
I don't know if you noticed, but I don't like to be around ponies too much."
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.372487
>>372480
"Okay… then know one thing; avoid killing anypony at all cost. I don't want any blood to be spilled in the name of greed today. Even if we are attacked, knock them out of the fight but don't kill them. The only reason I'm coming along is to make sure a disaster like Stonebriar doesn't repeat itself. That and I want to know what kind of Lunite items the Celestials have stored away in there…"
"Okay… then know one thing; avoid killing anypony at all cost. I don't want any blood to be spilled in the name of greed today. Even if we are attacked, knock them out of the fight but don't kill them. The only reason I'm coming along is to make sure a disaster like Stonebriar doesn't repeat itself. That and I want to know what kind of Lunite items the Celestials have stored away in there…"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.372509
>>372506
"Then you've simply found the wrong ponies to trust, then."
I'll rub my beard a moment.
"Though I am sorry the book didn't quite make it past master Abilio and on to you, as I had promised. You had wanted an exact copy, and I didn't know who else to give it to that would understand it enough to copy it properly."
"Then you've simply found the wrong ponies to trust, then."
I'll rub my beard a moment.
"Though I am sorry the book didn't quite make it past master Abilio and on to you, as I had promised. You had wanted an exact copy, and I didn't know who else to give it to that would understand it enough to copy it properly."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.372579
>>372573
I'll nod slightly.
"I'll have to take your word for it, miss Felfire. Only thing I've noticed is that the ship seems to sway a bit more than usual. And that things that shouldn't be moving start to."
>>372576
I'll rub the spot where she poked me with her horn.
"It's not that bad, miss Spring. Only a mug and a half, really. It would reflect badly on me if my first dance with the brew could take me out so easily."
I'll nod slightly.
"I'll have to take your word for it, miss Felfire. Only thing I've noticed is that the ship seems to sway a bit more than usual. And that things that shouldn't be moving start to."
>>372576
I'll rub the spot where she poked me with her horn.
"It's not that bad, miss Spring. Only a mug and a half, really. It would reflect badly on me if my first dance with the brew could take me out so easily."
>>372594
"Nah, just pissing around trying to pass time while waiting for that damn mission to finally start."
>>372595
I snort
"Riiight, just don't hurt yourself, alright? I already have to deal with Emrille's stupid ass getting itself into trouble constantly."
>>372600
I cock my head slightly
"… Right… language. Sorry. Hey kid."
"Nah, just pissing around trying to pass time while waiting for that damn mission to finally start."
>>372595
I snort
"Riiight, just don't hurt yourself, alright? I already have to deal with Emrille's stupid ass getting itself into trouble constantly."
>>372600
I cock my head slightly
"… Right… language. Sorry. Hey kid."
>>372609
"Yeah, you know… she's paying me. In gold pieces. To listen to her and keep her ass safe."
>>372610
"Funny. That's exactly what Light Heart said: 'Keep the doctors safe from harm'."
I shrug
"Simple enough for me. I keep them safe, they keep me safe. Nice little deal."
>>372611
I snicker
"Emrille says a lot, kid. A lot of it is bullshi- err… rubbish, so I tend to forget some stuff. What are you talking about?"
"Yeah, you know… she's paying me. In gold pieces. To listen to her and keep her ass safe."
>>372610
"Funny. That's exactly what Light Heart said: 'Keep the doctors safe from harm'."
I shrug
"Simple enough for me. I keep them safe, they keep me safe. Nice little deal."
>>372611
I snicker
"Emrille says a lot, kid. A lot of it is bullshi- err… rubbish, so I tend to forget some stuff. What are you talking about?"
>>372613
"Mister who?"
>>372614
I shrug
"Depends on what I'm supposed to do. Most of the time I get payed to kill stuff. Collect bounties. Killed a lot of pirates for Equestria for example. Bandits, cultists, raiders, other mercs…"
I shrug
"That's what a pony like me does, you know. We're just another weapon to be thrown at the enemies of whoever offers the best deals. Dangerous business, but it's what I live for."
>>372616
"I still don't get what you're getting out of this. Protecting a dead religion for no reason… seems weird."
"Mister who?"
>>372614
I shrug
"Depends on what I'm supposed to do. Most of the time I get payed to kill stuff. Collect bounties. Killed a lot of pirates for Equestria for example. Bandits, cultists, raiders, other mercs…"
I shrug
"That's what a pony like me does, you know. We're just another weapon to be thrown at the enemies of whoever offers the best deals. Dangerous business, but it's what I live for."
>>372616
"I still don't get what you're getting out of this. Protecting a dead religion for no reason… seems weird."
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.372627
>>372621
"Mister Redcoat, he… he was a prisoner like us. A- And… he worked for Princess Celestia."
I gulp.
"A- And… and… he… the pirates hurt him… they bruised him a- and broke his bones a- and… and… and they even tore his eyes out."
I whimper and huddle close to Spring.
"And… m- miss Emrille… she said they should have just killed him! That he deserved it!"
I whimper again.
"Mister Redcoat, he… he was a prisoner like us. A- And… he worked for Princess Celestia."
I gulp.
"A- And… and… he… the pirates hurt him… they bruised him a- and broke his bones a- and… and… and they even tore his eyes out."
I whimper and huddle close to Spring.
"And… m- miss Emrille… she said they should have just killed him! That he deserved it!"
I whimper again.
>>372624
"And where is that mare now?"
>>372627
"None of my business, really."
I grin at her weakly
"… And I'm probably not the best example of a good moral compass, kid. Although torture… Nobody walks away from torture unchanged, not the subject or the torturer. Never found torturing worth the price myself…"
>>372628
I frown
"I'd never threaten a kid, for one. Or hurt one. Can't stand watching them suffer…"
I shudder slightly
"And where is that mare now?"
>>372627
"None of my business, really."
I grin at her weakly
"… And I'm probably not the best example of a good moral compass, kid. Although torture… Nobody walks away from torture unchanged, not the subject or the torturer. Never found torturing worth the price myself…"
>>372628
I frown
"I'd never threaten a kid, for one. Or hurt one. Can't stand watching them suffer…"
I shudder slightly
>>372636
I roll my eyes
"Real poetic, pal. Still wont keep your belly filled and your needs sated though. Not like gold can, at least."
>>372639
I wave a hoof
"Been there, done that. My parents were both officers in the navy. Hell, I grew up on ships. Joined the army when I was older, that's where they taught me some magic. Thought it was too boring and restricted, so I left and took up the sword for my own good."
I grin
"That's the good part of being a merc… if you don't like the job, you just don't take it and tell your employer to shove it."
>>372645
"Listen kid, it's pretty clear you don't like me, and hell, I can't blame you for not liking me. But I ain't exactly here to make friends alone, I got other things to do as well. You don't have to agree with what I do and I'm pretty glad you don't, 'cause you're obviously a good pony. I'll do my damned best to keep you safe though, no matter what you think of me, because the world needs more ponies like you and your mother and… whatever this guy is to you."
I motion to Curry
I roll my eyes
"Real poetic, pal. Still wont keep your belly filled and your needs sated though. Not like gold can, at least."
>>372639
I wave a hoof
"Been there, done that. My parents were both officers in the navy. Hell, I grew up on ships. Joined the army when I was older, that's where they taught me some magic. Thought it was too boring and restricted, so I left and took up the sword for my own good."
I grin
"That's the good part of being a merc… if you don't like the job, you just don't take it and tell your employer to shove it."
>>372645
"Listen kid, it's pretty clear you don't like me, and hell, I can't blame you for not liking me. But I ain't exactly here to make friends alone, I got other things to do as well. You don't have to agree with what I do and I'm pretty glad you don't, 'cause you're obviously a good pony. I'll do my damned best to keep you safe though, no matter what you think of me, because the world needs more ponies like you and your mother and… whatever this guy is to you."
I motion to Curry
>>372656
"If you wanna eat seaweed and fish for the rest of your life, be my guest. I'd rather mine be less empty than that."
>>372658
"Because good ponies don't always pay that much, I guess. And because switching things up is exciting."
>>372659
I sigh but don't comment on that
>>372661
"I've been ready for a long damn time. All I did today was wait."
"If you wanna eat seaweed and fish for the rest of your life, be my guest. I'd rather mine be less empty than that."
>>372658
"Because good ponies don't always pay that much, I guess. And because switching things up is exciting."
>>372659
I sigh but don't comment on that
>>372661
"I've been ready for a long damn time. All I did today was wait."
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.372771
>>372765
I look down sadly
"The Celestials don't want to give it back… They barely tolerate us Lunites as it stands…"
I sigh
"I'm not going in without you, sweetie. I know you don't like this… but this is important. We can't just keep standing on the sidelines and do nothing… because that would make us just as guilty."
I look down sadly
"The Celestials don't want to give it back… They barely tolerate us Lunites as it stands…"
I sigh
"I'm not going in without you, sweetie. I know you don't like this… but this is important. We can't just keep standing on the sidelines and do nothing… because that would make us just as guilty."