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PirateQuest: Chapter 5.1: Trifling Affairs Wf+6 No.444910[Last 50 Posts] >>444916
It's afternoon now, and once everyone is feeling settled, we can timeskip to the end of the week.
Wf+6 No.444941 >>444949 >>444953 >>444961
>>444930
When you arrive at the mirror you're confused and your eyes skew a moment. Shaking yourself, you move close to the mirror, touching your nose gently against its cool surface, such that you can make out every pore, and make out the fine threads that make up your retina. Your wings are strong, and you flex them experimentally, but…
Your scarred face is healed. It is unpocked and unscarred. Your once-oily hair is fresh, and bounces pleasantly. Your cheeks are no longer covered by ten layers of dirt, dead skin, and wayward clumps of fur. You look… fresh. Reborn.
>>444932
"It implies a merge of ze marksman capabilities and ze mastery of ze elements, you dummkopf."
>>444936
"She's easy. Just wants to be told she's the best and she'll do whatever you want."
She laughs somewhere between mischievously and filled with guile.
When you arrive at the mirror you're confused and your eyes skew a moment. Shaking yourself, you move close to the mirror, touching your nose gently against its cool surface, such that you can make out every pore, and make out the fine threads that make up your retina. Your wings are strong, and you flex them experimentally, but…
Your scarred face is healed. It is unpocked and unscarred. Your once-oily hair is fresh, and bounces pleasantly. Your cheeks are no longer covered by ten layers of dirt, dead skin, and wayward clumps of fur. You look… fresh. Reborn.
>>444932
"It implies a merge of ze marksman capabilities and ze mastery of ze elements, you dummkopf."
>>444936
"She's easy. Just wants to be told she's the best and she'll do whatever you want."
She laughs somewhere between mischievously and filled with guile.
Wf+6 No.444978 >>444981 >>444982 >>444983 >>444984
>>444968
Eventually you wander down deeper into the great vault and find a neat little stack of paintings that you recognize from the temple, and you assume the other objects here must be related.
>>444969
You just hurt her neck.
>>444971
"I haven't heard about that." She shrugs. "As far as I heard, some diamond dogs beat her up. Two on one, and adults! I reckon that ain't fair."
>>444972
"What about 'em?"
>>444973
You finally look forward and remove it carefully.
Eventually you wander down deeper into the great vault and find a neat little stack of paintings that you recognize from the temple, and you assume the other objects here must be related.
>>444969
You just hurt her neck.
>>444971
"I haven't heard about that." She shrugs. "As far as I heard, some diamond dogs beat her up. Two on one, and adults! I reckon that ain't fair."
>>444972
"What about 'em?"
>>444973
You finally look forward and remove it carefully.
Wf+6 No.445015 >>445020 >>445021 >>445024 >>445026 >>445028
>>444979
He gives you a shadow hug for a few seconds, then asks:
Can you stay calm on your own a moment while I get something?
>>444981
He scrutinizes you. "I said he could look at them here. And I'll uphold my word."
He goes back to a set of gunsafes set up in the back and dials a combination, before pulling out a revolver and a repeater. Stein examines them.
"Interestink. Ze slidink mechanisms… I've seen this tried before, but the precision of the cut is so sharp. How did ze do it?"
He looks at you. "Zis vill take some time."
>>444982
Well, the art doesn't have names on it, but you take down the scrolls and books pretty easily. Finding authorial initials may be a egghunt on its own.
>>444984
"Alright then. Oh, careful!"
You're coasting too low near the waves and you get splashed. You're both sopping wet, but Grey Worm laughs.
>>444999
They're down in the hold inspecting stuff.
He gives you a shadow hug for a few seconds, then asks:
Can you stay calm on your own a moment while I get something?
>>444981
He scrutinizes you. "I said he could look at them here. And I'll uphold my word."
He goes back to a set of gunsafes set up in the back and dials a combination, before pulling out a revolver and a repeater. Stein examines them.
"Interestink. Ze slidink mechanisms… I've seen this tried before, but the precision of the cut is so sharp. How did ze do it?"
He looks at you. "Zis vill take some time."
>>444982
Well, the art doesn't have names on it, but you take down the scrolls and books pretty easily. Finding authorial initials may be a egghunt on its own.
>>444984
"Alright then. Oh, careful!"
You're coasting too low near the waves and you get splashed. You're both sopping wet, but Grey Worm laughs.
>>444999
They're down in the hold inspecting stuff.
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.445024 >>445038
>>445015
"How much time?"
Show him my revolver.
"And I need them to be a cataclyst like this. I have a rifle that is also a cataclyst like this, should be at Abilio. Can you modify those to spare the extra effort with those guns before starting to make more of the normal versions?"
"How much time?"
Show him my revolver.
"And I need them to be a cataclyst like this. I have a rifle that is also a cataclyst like this, should be at Abilio. Can you modify those to spare the extra effort with those guns before starting to make more of the normal versions?"
Wf+6 No.445038 >>445039 >>445040 >>445041 >>446107
>>445020
He disappears a moment, and after a few minutes of uncertainty, you feel his embrace again.
Will you model for me?
Opening your eyes, you see he's brought your dress.
>>445021
Hm… the first one is… E. J.
>>445024
"Combinink ze designs… hm. Do you have blueprints for your revolver?"
>>445026
"Where's that?"
>>445028
You arrive there.
He disappears a moment, and after a few minutes of uncertainty, you feel his embrace again.
Will you model for me?
Opening your eyes, you see he's brought your dress.
>>445021
Hm… the first one is… E. J.
>>445024
"Combinink ze designs… hm. Do you have blueprints for your revolver?"
>>445026
"Where's that?"
>>445028
You arrive there.
Tony [Trickster] No.445047 >>445058
>>445037
"Well that's of course just the rules.
THe subtility you've heard about comes during the betting.
Since that's when you've got to put your doubloons on the line. Sure, you've got that Full House, but what if the other smiling guy has that Straight Flush?
It's at those times you've got to keep your wits together."
"Well that's of course just the rules.
THe subtility you've heard about comes during the betting.
Since that's when you've got to put your doubloons on the line. Sure, you've got that Full House, but what if the other smiling guy has that Straight Flush?
It's at those times you've got to keep your wits together."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.445058 >>445074
>>445047
"Seems like that subtlety is the most important part. Being able to make others go and do what you want… Reminds me of my days back East. Throwing rocks to distract guards, shooting vases to make them look elsewhere, I might just have an advantage at this game."
"Seems like that subtlety is the most important part. Being able to make others go and do what you want… Reminds me of my days back East. Throwing rocks to distract guards, shooting vases to make them look elsewhere, I might just have an advantage at this game."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.445079 >>445081
>>445074
"Like I said, I won't be parting with my money unless it's to buy a new hat or a cooking knife. Learned from the mistakes of others, remember? Besides, last thing you want is to get a bloke mad at you and having no way to escape, seeing as how were on a boat."
"Like I said, I won't be parting with my money unless it's to buy a new hat or a cooking knife. Learned from the mistakes of others, remember? Besides, last thing you want is to get a bloke mad at you and having no way to escape, seeing as how were on a boat."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.445110 >>445115
>>445099
How… H-how do you want me to pose?
Awkwarly, take a few steps back, in an empty part of the room, and strike what I think would be a seductive pose.
Roll #1 5 - 2 = 3
How… H-how do you want me to pose?
Awkwarly, take a few steps back, in an empty part of the room, and strike what I think would be a seductive pose.
Roll #1 5 - 2 = 3
Felfire [Necromancer] No.445123 >>445126
>>445115
Flush red for a second.
I'm happy… I really are…
Keep posing for him. He asked for it, no?
Roll #1 10 - 2 = 8
Flush red for a second.
I'm happy… I really are…
Keep posing for him. He asked for it, no?
Roll #1 10 - 2 = 8
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.445125 >>445138
>>445118
"Not just any hat. A Perfect Hat. A hat that all others will bow to."
Just start laughing.
"Sorry, maybe I've spent too much time with Discordians, but it's a silly dream of mine that keeps me going. I just tell myself that its out there, and it helps get me up. I know too many soldiers my age who just abandoned all will to live, and I had promised to myself I would always keep looking for it like it was the voice of a lovely lady, always right around the corner."
"As for the knife, I still haven't decided. My line of work makes me realize I should get one to protect myself, but I still just want to get a few that are perfect for cooking. You've seen how chefs always seem to have a stable full of them and know what most of them can do, don't ya?"
"Not just any hat. A Perfect Hat. A hat that all others will bow to."
Just start laughing.
"Sorry, maybe I've spent too much time with Discordians, but it's a silly dream of mine that keeps me going. I just tell myself that its out there, and it helps get me up. I know too many soldiers my age who just abandoned all will to live, and I had promised to myself I would always keep looking for it like it was the voice of a lovely lady, always right around the corner."
"As for the knife, I still haven't decided. My line of work makes me realize I should get one to protect myself, but I still just want to get a few that are perfect for cooking. You've seen how chefs always seem to have a stable full of them and know what most of them can do, don't ya?"
Wf+6 No.445126 >>445128 >>445129 >>445130 >>445132
>>445119
He strikes out a couple lines, then signs it and hoofs it back.
Smitts
>>445122
"Oh, I'm your average mushroom when it comes to introductions."
>>445123
You toss your hair, catching the single candle just right, and a little saliva collects invitingly on your lips. You flex your wings, and contort your spine as you stretch down low. Fervored comes and joins you in a loving embrace and a kiss. It's quite passionate, safe, and warm.
He strikes out a couple lines, then signs it and hoofs it back.
Smitts
>>445122
"Oh, I'm your average mushroom when it comes to introductions."
>>445123
You toss your hair, catching the single candle just right, and a little saliva collects invitingly on your lips. You flex your wings, and contort your spine as you stretch down low. Fervored comes and joins you in a loving embrace and a kiss. It's quite passionate, safe, and warm.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.445150 >>445151
>>445146
Wow, okay. She's weird. I get it.
"Yes… Hm… Very well. In any case… let us go and collect Grey and Red in preparation for the unicorns to arrive."
Can I find those two rascals?
Roll #1 7 = 7
Wow, okay. She's weird. I get it.
"Yes… Hm… Very well. In any case… let us go and collect Grey and Red in preparation for the unicorns to arrive."
Can I find those two rascals?
Roll #1 7 = 7
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.445172 >>445174
>>445171
"So it is possible to stop at a certain point… It would have worked, then."
I'll shake my head.
"Anyway. You were saying about Skylight's replacement? Does that mean you are releasing her from your custody, or are you simply keeping her on the boat unless she wishes to go ashore?"
"So it is possible to stop at a certain point… It would have worked, then."
I'll shake my head.
"Anyway. You were saying about Skylight's replacement? Does that mean you are releasing her from your custody, or are you simply keeping her on the boat unless she wishes to go ashore?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.445175 >>445179
>>445174
"I see… thank you for the consideration. I will likely need her help transcribing as much of those old Lunar texts into newer binding so we don't have to worry about the books falling apart on us if we want to read them."
I'll think a moment.
"And I was considering perhaps selling copies of them, at least the ones relating to things like botany or history, to those so inclined. Do you think that might be a good idea? It would be a way for us to scrape together some sort of funds without resorting to, well, morally gray acts."
"I see… thank you for the consideration. I will likely need her help transcribing as much of those old Lunar texts into newer binding so we don't have to worry about the books falling apart on us if we want to read them."
I'll think a moment.
"And I was considering perhaps selling copies of them, at least the ones relating to things like botany or history, to those so inclined. Do you think that might be a good idea? It would be a way for us to scrape together some sort of funds without resorting to, well, morally gray acts."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.445179 >>445182
>>445175
I chuckle
"It has been quite some time since I worked as a business consultant, mister Curry, but I very much doubt a tactic such as that will work. Yes, these are texts that are quite old and no doubt informative, but I doubt you will be able to sell many copies on the fleet. A few at most perhaps. You could of course attempt to sell them in the ports we visit, perhaps to local libraries or bookstores, but I still am not sure if the reward would be very profitable."
I chuckle
"It has been quite some time since I worked as a business consultant, mister Curry, but I very much doubt a tactic such as that will work. Yes, these are texts that are quite old and no doubt informative, but I doubt you will be able to sell many copies on the fleet. A few at most perhaps. You could of course attempt to sell them in the ports we visit, perhaps to local libraries or bookstores, but I still am not sure if the reward would be very profitable."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.445182 >>445184
>>445179
"Anything is better than nothing, Light Heart. And though reprints may not sell as well as the original texts might, I am certain there is a market for them somewhere. Assuming they aren't branded as heretical, since they've probably got a strong lunar leaning. And it would give me something to do to keep me out of trouble."
"Anything is better than nothing, Light Heart. And though reprints may not sell as well as the original texts might, I am certain there is a market for them somewhere. Assuming they aren't branded as heretical, since they've probably got a strong lunar leaning. And it would give me something to do to keep me out of trouble."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.445192 >>445193
>>445190
"I see you as a business pony in the wrong line of work, perhaps. The fact you honor your contracts, whatever they may have on them, is a good mark for your character. It's just this job seems to have focused on the more negative talents."
I'll think a moment.
"Though you have managed to work in quite a bit of social things, haven't you? You've likely got almost all of the ships' doctors or medical staff beholden to you one way or the other…"
"I see you as a business pony in the wrong line of work, perhaps. The fact you honor your contracts, whatever they may have on them, is a good mark for your character. It's just this job seems to have focused on the more negative talents."
I'll think a moment.
"Though you have managed to work in quite a bit of social things, haven't you? You've likely got almost all of the ships' doctors or medical staff beholden to you one way or the other…"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.445193 >>445194
>>445192
"For good reason."
I tap my chest.
"I am walking around with a ticking timebomb inside me mister Curry, I need insurances that when it does go off, I wont be doomed. I have done far too many bad things to turn back and pray for forgiveness now. Your gods will not listen to a pony like me, so instead I will turn to other, more flexible gods."
"For good reason."
I tap my chest.
"I am walking around with a ticking timebomb inside me mister Curry, I need insurances that when it does go off, I wont be doomed. I have done far too many bad things to turn back and pray for forgiveness now. Your gods will not listen to a pony like me, so instead I will turn to other, more flexible gods."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.445194 >>445195
>>445193
"You never know, Light Heart. Earnest repentance can be met with an astounding degree of forgiveness. Just look at Felfire and her paladin's ghost, Fervored. In his day, he would have killed her when they first met, most likely. Now? They are practically lovers."
I'll shrug.
"It's easier to say that it is useless and not try, than it is to put forth the effort to try, and even an honest failure is a success in its own way. It shows you're willing to do what is necessary. Why do you think I'm looking forward to those books? I know nine out of ten times I'm going to fail trying whatever is in them, but try I will. Who knows, that one in ten success might happen."
"You never know, Light Heart. Earnest repentance can be met with an astounding degree of forgiveness. Just look at Felfire and her paladin's ghost, Fervored. In his day, he would have killed her when they first met, most likely. Now? They are practically lovers."
I'll shrug.
"It's easier to say that it is useless and not try, than it is to put forth the effort to try, and even an honest failure is a success in its own way. It shows you're willing to do what is necessary. Why do you think I'm looking forward to those books? I know nine out of ten times I'm going to fail trying whatever is in them, but try I will. Who knows, that one in ten success might happen."
Wf+6 No.445611 >>445612 >>445614 >>445620 >>445621 >>445623
>>445152
As is traditional in Terrebonne's chamber, the only light is the single candle in the center of the room. He gives you a simple nod.
>>445153
She looks it over, then stamps it with approval and lets you take the books.
>>445154
Red outruns her. Grey tries a tricky jump on the corner, but it's not enough to make up the ground, and eventually she tires and leans against a wall. Red comes back and says something, but they're too far for you to hear.
As is traditional in Terrebonne's chamber, the only light is the single candle in the center of the room. He gives you a simple nod.
>>445153
She looks it over, then stamps it with approval and lets you take the books.
>>445154
Red outruns her. Grey tries a tricky jump on the corner, but it's not enough to make up the ground, and eventually she tires and leans against a wall. Red comes back and says something, but they're too far for you to hear.
Wf+6 No.445628 >>445629 >>445630 >>445631 >>445632 >>445633 >>445634
>>445623
She has returned to her paperwork. "There are only nineteen of them. That's not that many."
>>445622
You carry her back to the cabin. There is a tub in front of it, blocking the way.
>>445621
They're all over the ships, working on repairs, not collecting in one place specifically.
>>445624
You can carry them all.
>>445625
>There are rats inside the sack. The rats burst out and disappear into the darkness.
>"Not long ago. You were inactive. Haven't you felt lethargic lately? Sitting on the benches while all the lead actors take the spotlight?"
>(You) "? Right.. Right, you are."
They have returned to reading their programs… perception check.
>>445626
Suddenly, one of your legs falls limp. Like it's asleep.
She has returned to her paperwork. "There are only nineteen of them. That's not that many."
>>445622
You carry her back to the cabin. There is a tub in front of it, blocking the way.
>>445621
They're all over the ships, working on repairs, not collecting in one place specifically.
>>445624
You can carry them all.
>>445625
>There are rats inside the sack. The rats burst out and disappear into the darkness.
>"Not long ago. You were inactive. Haven't you felt lethargic lately? Sitting on the benches while all the lead actors take the spotlight?"
>(You) "? Right.. Right, you are."
They have returned to reading their programs… perception check.
>>445626
Suddenly, one of your legs falls limp. Like it's asleep.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.445631 >>445635
>>445628
Oh dear, I had forgotten the seapony sleeps in that thing.
Try to move it out of the way by pushing it.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Oh dear, I had forgotten the seapony sleeps in that thing.
Try to move it out of the way by pushing it.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Wf+6 No.445635 >>445640 >>445641 >>445642 >>445643 >>445644 >>445645
>>445629
One of the rats has found its way to the stage and is nibbling through the wires that are holding up the unicorn filly, Summer Seas. One has already come loose, and it is working on another.
>>445630
"It's alright. Junk is about the word I'd use to describe it. No aerodynamic capabilities at all… But I've seen worse in my time."
>>445631
With a grunt, you shove it out of the way.
Rosemary frowns. "I would've done that if you asked."
Happy Puzzle cheerfully remarks, "I wouldn't've!"
>>445632
No… And your other front hoof feels strangely tingle-y, too. Like it's about to fall asleep.
>>445633
You mean the hold? Of which ship? You were last on the Sirocco.
One of the rats has found its way to the stage and is nibbling through the wires that are holding up the unicorn filly, Summer Seas. One has already come loose, and it is working on another.
>>445630
"It's alright. Junk is about the word I'd use to describe it. No aerodynamic capabilities at all… But I've seen worse in my time."
>>445631
With a grunt, you shove it out of the way.
Rosemary frowns. "I would've done that if you asked."
Happy Puzzle cheerfully remarks, "I wouldn't've!"
>>445632
No… And your other front hoof feels strangely tingle-y, too. Like it's about to fall asleep.
>>445633
You mean the hold? Of which ship? You were last on the Sirocco.
Wf+6 No.445646 >>445648 >>445650 >>445651 >>445653 >>445655 >>445662 >>445670
>>445639
"Naught all, but most. In fact, someting like five percent of unicorns dere are slaveowners demselves."
>>445640
It does, a large one. It's closed off entirely, though. You knock on the metal door to the hold, and a slit opens.
"Whaddya want?"
>>445642
Roll.
>>445641
He gives you an odd look. "Well of course we weren't pressganged. And what do you mean 'the others'." He gestures around at the hundreds of other workers on the ships that do the sails, the bilge, the rigging, the mopping, et cetera. "We're with others."
>>445643
Pretty clean, except that corner with the bike which is now caked in oil.
>>445644
Last I recall you were stalking around the deck asking about the ship regenerating.
>>445645
You have no experience with anything like this.
"Naught all, but most. In fact, someting like five percent of unicorns dere are slaveowners demselves."
>>445640
It does, a large one. It's closed off entirely, though. You knock on the metal door to the hold, and a slit opens.
"Whaddya want?"
>>445642
Roll.
>>445641
He gives you an odd look. "Well of course we weren't pressganged. And what do you mean 'the others'." He gestures around at the hundreds of other workers on the ships that do the sails, the bilge, the rigging, the mopping, et cetera. "We're with others."
>>445643
Pretty clean, except that corner with the bike which is now caked in oil.
>>445644
Last I recall you were stalking around the deck asking about the ship regenerating.
>>445645
You have no experience with anything like this.
Wf+6 No.445656 >>445657 >>445658 >>445659 >>445661 >>445664 >>445665
>>445647
>>445648
You blast off the rat, frying it. There are still others lurking in the darkness, but no more threat to the stage, for now. You groan, realizing you let this loose.
"Look at that, fried rat!"
"About as good as anything else they serve here!"
"DOHOHOHOHOHO!"
"BAHAHAHAHAHA!"
>>445650
He facehoofs. "What? No! Only the carpenters and shipwrights. What I mean is, it's stupid to act like a separate entity on the ships. We're part of the crew now, not a subdivision within it."
>>445651
Chip is badgering a menial. Curry, Spring, and Summer are transporting books.
>>445652
>>445654
You arrive there.
>>445653
"Well, you can't do it here, sorry. Try another ship."
>>445655
He's out, as is everyone else.
>>445648
You blast off the rat, frying it. There are still others lurking in the darkness, but no more threat to the stage, for now. You groan, realizing you let this loose.
"Look at that, fried rat!"
"About as good as anything else they serve here!"
"DOHOHOHOHOHO!"
"BAHAHAHAHAHA!"
>>445650
He facehoofs. "What? No! Only the carpenters and shipwrights. What I mean is, it's stupid to act like a separate entity on the ships. We're part of the crew now, not a subdivision within it."
>>445651
Chip is badgering a menial. Curry, Spring, and Summer are transporting books.
>>445652
>>445654
You arrive there.
>>445653
"Well, you can't do it here, sorry. Try another ship."
>>445655
He's out, as is everyone else.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.445671 >>445675
>>445660
I look them over.
"Yes. To be quite fair, I had forgotten about the tub already. In any case, there may be a change of plans. Due to an increase in staff, the amount of space left in my cabin has decreased dramatically. As such, I will need to reorganize things somewhat. Would any of you mind residing in Landgrave's domain instead?"
I look them over.
"Yes. To be quite fair, I had forgotten about the tub already. In any case, there may be a change of plans. Due to an increase in staff, the amount of space left in my cabin has decreased dramatically. As such, I will need to reorganize things somewhat. Would any of you mind residing in Landgrave's domain instead?"
Wf+6 No.445672 >>445677 >>445678 >>445680 >>445681
>>445661
This guy seems like an upstanding citizen. You respect his privacy and his commitment to duty.
>>445664
They start laughing hysterically.
"There's someone you should meet. Someone without strings."
"It won't give him any comfort."
"Would you want to give him any?"
"DOHOHOHOHOHO!"
"BAHAHAHAHAHA!"
>>445665
"Alright."
He goes back to hammering some planks into place.
>>445670
"Fer da most part."
Doc Peg adds, "They also have powerful magic manipulation technology and guns."
This guy seems like an upstanding citizen. You respect his privacy and his commitment to duty.
>>445664
They start laughing hysterically.
"There's someone you should meet. Someone without strings."
"It won't give him any comfort."
"Would you want to give him any?"
"DOHOHOHOHOHO!"
"BAHAHAHAHAHA!"
>>445665
"Alright."
He goes back to hammering some planks into place.
>>445670
"Fer da most part."
Doc Peg adds, "They also have powerful magic manipulation technology and guns."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.445677 >>445688
>>445672
"Whatever you have down here must be awfully important, so I'll be adding this place as part of my rounds to make sure that help will be here when you need it."
Let's try the hold on the Eagle's Roost. It should have a few places to practice, or at least one large area I can cordon off.
"Whatever you have down here must be awfully important, so I'll be adding this place as part of my rounds to make sure that help will be here when you need it."
Let's try the hold on the Eagle's Roost. It should have a few places to practice, or at least one large area I can cordon off.
Wf+6 No.445688 >>445689 >>445705 >>445707 >>445719
>>445677
It is quite large, and mostly empty, so you have plenty of room to work.
>>445678
They seem to be. They're reinforcing it with plating right now.
>>445680
"Light Heart – da turd mate on da Sirocco – was born dere."
>>445681
They look over to another box, but it's empty.
"Looks like he isn't visiting."
"I wouldn't visit either if I knew this guy was around."
"DOHOHOHOHO!"
"BAHAHAHAHA!"
>>445683
She blushes a little when you say that.
It is quite large, and mostly empty, so you have plenty of room to work.
>>445678
They seem to be. They're reinforcing it with plating right now.
>>445680
"Light Heart – da turd mate on da Sirocco – was born dere."
>>445681
They look over to another box, but it's empty.
"Looks like he isn't visiting."
"I wouldn't visit either if I knew this guy was around."
"DOHOHOHOHO!"
"BAHAHAHAHA!"
>>445683
She blushes a little when you say that.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.445705 >>445710
>>445688
I'll set up a few targets and a little warning sign about interrupting. Maybe I can talk Emrille into another shooting contest?
Do I have to talk to the Commodore to get this place cordoned off permanently for practice? We can't be have the crew going out of practice during our voyage.
I'll set up a few targets and a little warning sign about interrupting. Maybe I can talk Emrille into another shooting contest?
Do I have to talk to the Commodore to get this place cordoned off permanently for practice? We can't be have the crew going out of practice during our voyage.
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.445708 >>445710 >>445711 >>445714
>>445696
'Miss Feelfear?… You look… you look much better! Your wings are all healed and your scars are all gone!"
I perk up from Spring's back, smiling.
"What happened?"
>>445704
I scrunch up immediately after.
What's going on?…
Can I figure ANYTHING out at all? Are any other body parts except my legs asleep?
'1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
'Miss Feelfear?… You look… you look much better! Your wings are all healed and your scars are all gone!"
I perk up from Spring's back, smiling.
"What happened?"
>>445704
I scrunch up immediately after.
What's going on?…
Can I figure ANYTHING out at all? Are any other body parts except my legs asleep?
'1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
Wf+6 No.445762 >>445768 >>445772 >>445777
>>445750
"He's usually here this time of day. An hour or two from now he usually goes home to sleep."
>>445751
They inspect the leg and find nothing wrong with it.
Rosemary asks, "Could it be psychological?"
Puzzle bursts, "Oooh, oooh! A puzzle! Let's make a differential diagnosis with neurological disorders!"
"He's usually here this time of day. An hour or two from now he usually goes home to sleep."
>>445751
They inspect the leg and find nothing wrong with it.
Rosemary asks, "Could it be psychological?"
Puzzle bursts, "Oooh, oooh! A puzzle! Let's make a differential diagnosis with neurological disorders!"
Wf+6 No.445850 >>445851 >>445853 >>445854 >>445858 >>445862
>>445845
You can't but it is totally indescribable in the most literal sense.
"It looks like he's back, anyway."
They point to the box, which now has a shadowy figure populating it.
>>445844
You do so.
>>445843
"Most of them. There are also requisition forms, requests, that sort of thing. And cataloging the hold."
>>445840
You arrive there.
>>445837
>>445834
She nods.
"We did adopt her."
You can't but it is totally indescribable in the most literal sense.
"It looks like he's back, anyway."
They point to the box, which now has a shadowy figure populating it.
>>445844
You do so.
>>445843
"Most of them. There are also requisition forms, requests, that sort of thing. And cataloging the hold."
>>445840
You arrive there.
>>445837
>>445834
She nods.
"We did adopt her."
Wf+6 No.445879 >>445885 >>445887
>>445874
"Ah, yes. Dreadfully pedestrian, aren't they? Burghers with no higher aspirations and no manners."
>>445876
"Nor I, but we have many crewmembers that are not spell-casters. We'll simply have to overrun them. Or ideally, buy our crop and quickly get out. We don't, strictly speaking, have deceptive intentions this time."
"Ah, yes. Dreadfully pedestrian, aren't they? Burghers with no higher aspirations and no manners."
>>445876
"Nor I, but we have many crewmembers that are not spell-casters. We'll simply have to overrun them. Or ideally, buy our crop and quickly get out. We don't, strictly speaking, have deceptive intentions this time."
Borders Skewed No.445881 >>445890
>>445872
You called me a puppet, and you may be right. My strings bind me, but they are the only means I have to move.
Look at summer on the stage.
If this is a world beyond the stage I hail from, then I want to know how I can rid myself of my need for strings. And, who controls the strings?
You called me a puppet, and you may be right. My strings bind me, but they are the only means I have to move.
Look at summer on the stage.
If this is a world beyond the stage I hail from, then I want to know how I can rid myself of my need for strings. And, who controls the strings?
>>445898
I doubt that pony likes being broken.
And though it is not my place to meddle in this show… perhaps I can lend that much assistance.
I can help repair the strings that have been broken, so the play can go on.
And as for seeing who holds them… just be sure that is what you truly want to know, puppet.
There are revelations one may not be ready for, in the worlds beyond the stage.
I doubt that pony likes being broken.
And though it is not my place to meddle in this show… perhaps I can lend that much assistance.
I can help repair the strings that have been broken, so the play can go on.
And as for seeing who holds them… just be sure that is what you truly want to know, puppet.
There are revelations one may not be ready for, in the worlds beyond the stage.
Borders Skewed No.445909 >>445912
>>445902
"I have lived my life full of peculiarities. I have always known something was wrong, and now I know it is. That is, if I have even lived my life at all, and wasn't just made as I am and introduced into the show. I am closer to truth than I have ever been. I cannot stop now."
"And, though the 'emotions' of a puppet may not mean much, I am sure she would like to be able to move her leg. "
"I have lived my life full of peculiarities. I have always known something was wrong, and now I know it is. That is, if I have even lived my life at all, and wasn't just made as I am and introduced into the show. I am closer to truth than I have ever been. I cannot stop now."
"And, though the 'emotions' of a puppet may not mean much, I am sure she would like to be able to move her leg. "
>>445915
Why not grab yourself by the mane and lift yourself up?
When one accepts that the laws of reality as you knew them are false, much becomes possible.
And when you tire of doing that and looking silly, yes, start climbing.
But be a good puppet and fix what you broke first. It would be a shame to ruin the show.
Why not grab yourself by the mane and lift yourself up?
When one accepts that the laws of reality as you knew them are false, much becomes possible.
And when you tire of doing that and looking silly, yes, start climbing.
But be a good puppet and fix what you broke first. It would be a shame to ruin the show.
Wf+6 No.446109 >>446110 >>446112 >>446113 >>446114 >>446115
>>446104
"It's always worthwhile to have the discourse. Besides, it's so rare we all get together."
>>446105
"Just finishing up here. Talk to me."
>>446106
She scrunches. "I told you, Nurturing Heart."
>>446107
"Ze blueprints are required. Zis will take some time, though… I have ze motorcycle to fix, too."
>>445899
She reminds you of the effeminate stallion that bought you ice cream in Stonebriar, but she is definitely a mare. Could be a sister or something.
"It's always worthwhile to have the discourse. Besides, it's so rare we all get together."
>>446105
"Just finishing up here. Talk to me."
>>446106
She scrunches. "I told you, Nurturing Heart."
>>446107
"Ze blueprints are required. Zis will take some time, though… I have ze motorcycle to fix, too."
>>445899
She reminds you of the effeminate stallion that bought you ice cream in Stonebriar, but she is definitely a mare. Could be a sister or something.
Wf+6 No.446118 >>446119 >>446120 >>446121 >>446122 >>446123 >>446124 >>446125
>>446112
"Yes, I find society's outskirts has a tendency to attract a very involved sort."
>>446113
>>446116
She looks confused and rubs her head. "You're… giving me a headache. What did you come here for?"
>>446114
"You're scheduled for the helm tonight. Make sure you get plenty of rest before then. Have you ever held the helm of a sailing vessel before, Light Heart?"
>>446115
He shakes his head. "Ze hard part is makink zim successfully. Drawink some scale blueprints is relatively easy. Need very precise cuts."
>>446117
"F'I were him I'd just sell them into slavery at Dixie or toss them overboard. They're a liability on the ship. Can't risk them stabbing us in the back."
"Yes, I find society's outskirts has a tendency to attract a very involved sort."
>>446113
>>446116
She looks confused and rubs her head. "You're… giving me a headache. What did you come here for?"
>>446114
"You're scheduled for the helm tonight. Make sure you get plenty of rest before then. Have you ever held the helm of a sailing vessel before, Light Heart?"
>>446115
He shakes his head. "Ze hard part is makink zim successfully. Drawink some scale blueprints is relatively easy. Need very precise cuts."
>>446117
"F'I were him I'd just sell them into slavery at Dixie or toss them overboard. They're a liability on the ship. Can't risk them stabbing us in the back."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.446122 >>446126
>>446118
"Light Heart did say to aid me in this.
And this is not just for me, this is for the whole fleet. If you can make those prints and give them to Blue Topaz, we could possibly start making more of these weapons for the crew.
I'm sure Light would agree that making the fleet stronger is top priority.
As well as getting those weapons done before we hit the next port."
"Light Heart did say to aid me in this.
And this is not just for me, this is for the whole fleet. If you can make those prints and give them to Blue Topaz, we could possibly start making more of these weapons for the crew.
I'm sure Light would agree that making the fleet stronger is top priority.
As well as getting those weapons done before we hit the next port."
Wf+6 No.446126 >>446127 >>446128 >>446130 >>446131 >>446132 >>446143
>>446119
"There was a time thousands of years ago when Tartarian research was considered acceptable. When the Gate Guardians were viewed as heroes. That time has long sense passed."
>>446121
She shakes her head. "I don't know when he'll be back. He went belowdecks somewhere."
You notice, though, that the feeling has returned to your leg, and you can move it again.
>>446122
He groans, but agrees, and pulls out some drafting paper.
>>446123
"Two big differences. Well, three. And they're your dimensions. The Sirocco is deeper, longer, and heavier than a sloop-of-war. That doesn't mean much out here, but if we get into any coral or make port, you need to maneuver with more premeditation. Other than that, they're pretty similar. Somepony else will probably take the helm if we make port or get into a fight at sea, so you don't have to worry about that so much right now."
>>446124
She shakes her head. "I TOLD YOU TWICE NOW! I DON'T KNOW!"
>>446125
"Well, I'd just as soon see them let go safely. Whatever. As long as we don't have potential defectors on deck."
"There was a time thousands of years ago when Tartarian research was considered acceptable. When the Gate Guardians were viewed as heroes. That time has long sense passed."
>>446121
She shakes her head. "I don't know when he'll be back. He went belowdecks somewhere."
You notice, though, that the feeling has returned to your leg, and you can move it again.
>>446122
He groans, but agrees, and pulls out some drafting paper.
>>446123
"Two big differences. Well, three. And they're your dimensions. The Sirocco is deeper, longer, and heavier than a sloop-of-war. That doesn't mean much out here, but if we get into any coral or make port, you need to maneuver with more premeditation. Other than that, they're pretty similar. Somepony else will probably take the helm if we make port or get into a fight at sea, so you don't have to worry about that so much right now."
>>446124
She shakes her head. "I TOLD YOU TWICE NOW! I DON'T KNOW!"
>>446125
"Well, I'd just as soon see them let go safely. Whatever. As long as we don't have potential defectors on deck."
Wf+6 No.446135 >>446136 >>446137 >>446138 >>446142 >>446144
>>446130
You pass Felfire in the hallway, and in Terrebonne's room, through the open door, you see her and Doc Peg, before you get all the way to Abilio's door.
>>446131
"If the conditions are right, I figure it can do sixteen knots at full sprint. But of course, we stay close to the rest of the fleet."
>>446132
He waves you off and starts drawing.
>>446133
Someone's talkative lately. Didja miss me, honey?
You pass Felfire in the hallway, and in Terrebonne's room, through the open door, you see her and Doc Peg, before you get all the way to Abilio's door.
>>446131
"If the conditions are right, I figure it can do sixteen knots at full sprint. But of course, we stay close to the rest of the fleet."
>>446132
He waves you off and starts drawing.
>>446133
Someone's talkative lately. Didja miss me, honey?
Wf+6 No.446146 >>446147 >>446149 >>446151 >>446152 >>446157
>>446141
"THIS VESSEL IS CHAOS-BLESSED."
>>446142
"Well, we don't have any extras in stock here, I know. Maybe… on the Seaworthy. We did just add four hundred some odd to the crew, so that makes it harder to find spare hammocks and the like. Yep, I'd try Jones."
>>446143
"Go ahead. Couldn't care less."
>>446144
"Yes? Who is it?"
>>446145
Oh, my, yes.
Still, at this point, you're probably going to make it to the final act. That's the climax you should be preparing for.
"THIS VESSEL IS CHAOS-BLESSED."
>>446142
"Well, we don't have any extras in stock here, I know. Maybe… on the Seaworthy. We did just add four hundred some odd to the crew, so that makes it harder to find spare hammocks and the like. Yep, I'd try Jones."
>>446143
"Go ahead. Couldn't care less."
>>446144
"Yes? Who is it?"
>>446145
Oh, my, yes.
Still, at this point, you're probably going to make it to the final act. That's the climax you should be preparing for.
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446172 >>446175 >>446179
>>446167
"This was quite different, though. Her leg lost all sensation, and mobility. She could not move it at all. For a moment we suspected magical interference, but who would waste their time stopping a filly's leg from feeling or moving?"
"This was quite different, though. Her leg lost all sensation, and mobility. She could not move it at all. For a moment we suspected magical interference, but who would waste their time stopping a filly's leg from feeling or moving?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446176 >>446199
>>446175
"Ah, mister Chip, good day. There was a small oddity that occurred, and we're getting an expert's opinion on the matter."
I'll remember Seekkill's questioning.
"Also, you do work on repairing the ships, correct? Do you know anything about 'moving holes?' Seekkill seems to think the ship's wood moves."
"Ah, mister Chip, good day. There was a small oddity that occurred, and we're getting an expert's opinion on the matter."
I'll remember Seekkill's questioning.
"Also, you do work on repairing the ships, correct? Do you know anything about 'moving holes?' Seekkill seems to think the ship's wood moves."
Wf+6 No.446179 >>446180 >>446181 >>446182 >>446183 >>446184 >>446185
>>446169
He does some mental calculations. "Lemme check what we've got. It's pretty empty."
Slot closes.
A few minutes later it reopens. We've got just barely enough. It'll cost you a few doubloons, though. Five for all ten."
>>446171
Have you decided on an instrument?
>>446172
>>446170
>>446173
"It sounds like it to me, but if you're sure, I suppose you should see a doctor."
>>446174
"FREEDOM HAPPINESS UNLIMITED POSSIBILITY."
He does some mental calculations. "Lemme check what we've got. It's pretty empty."
Slot closes.
A few minutes later it reopens. We've got just barely enough. It'll cost you a few doubloons, though. Five for all ten."
>>446171
Have you decided on an instrument?
>>446172
>>446170
>>446173
"It sounds like it to me, but if you're sure, I suppose you should see a doctor."
>>446174
"FREEDOM HAPPINESS UNLIMITED POSSIBILITY."
Wf+6 No.446186 >>446187 >>446188 >>446189 >>446191 >>446192
>>446180
"Magical and medical problems don't usually solve themselves. Have you ever heard of the Zebra Diagnosis?"
>>446181
"COST IS A CONSTRUCT OF ORDER."
>>446183
"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were stupid. If this is about restocking your ship, you should see your own quartermaster. It's his job to get an exact count on the number of crew on your vessel and supply that exact number of beds in the bunkhouse. But if you need hammocks for personal reasons – like building a bed fort or keeping all your bootie calls in your personal chambers, you need to pay for those."
>>446185
You have to pick at the strings with the sharp corner of your hoof. If you keep brushing the hole surface over it, you won't create crisp sounds.
"Magical and medical problems don't usually solve themselves. Have you ever heard of the Zebra Diagnosis?"
>>446181
"COST IS A CONSTRUCT OF ORDER."
>>446183
"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were stupid. If this is about restocking your ship, you should see your own quartermaster. It's his job to get an exact count on the number of crew on your vessel and supply that exact number of beds in the bunkhouse. But if you need hammocks for personal reasons – like building a bed fort or keeping all your bootie calls in your personal chambers, you need to pay for those."
>>446185
You have to pick at the strings with the sharp corner of your hoof. If you keep brushing the hole surface over it, you won't create crisp sounds.
Wf+6 No.446194 >>446196 >>446197 >>446198 >>446200
>>446189
"The Zebra Diagnosis is a diagnosis where a doctor likes to make a rare diagnosis because it's interesting or uncommon, when in reality it's probably something much more simple. So if you're in Canterlot and you hear the clopping of hooves, go ahead and think 'pony', not 'zebra'."
>>446191
"Right. Papers, please."
"The Zebra Diagnosis is a diagnosis where a doctor likes to make a rare diagnosis because it's interesting or uncommon, when in reality it's probably something much more simple. So if you're in Canterlot and you hear the clopping of hooves, go ahead and think 'pony', not 'zebra'."
>>446191
"Right. Papers, please."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446201 >>446211
>>446199
"I've no idea, but it seems that Seekkill saw some sort of moving hole in the ship, and was worried enough to ask us about it. I thought, since you work on the ships, that you'd be say if it were possible. Perhaps you could join him and myself to look for it, since a hole like that could effect the ship."
"I've no idea, but it seems that Seekkill saw some sort of moving hole in the ship, and was worried enough to ask us about it. I thought, since you work on the ships, that you'd be say if it were possible. Perhaps you could join him and myself to look for it, since a hole like that could effect the ship."
Wf+6 No.446204 >>446205 >>446207 >>446208
>>446195
"AN OUTDATED IDEOLOGY LIKE A SECURITY BLANKET HARD TO LET GO OF IN TIME PERHAPS YOU WILL SEE THE BENEFITS OF A RETURN TO A NATURAL STATE."
>>446197
>>446200
"Well, I don't have anything for you if you're certain. Most spells would be line-of-sight, so you'd know who it was."
>>446198
Al-Jinn is at the helm.
"Heart."
"AN OUTDATED IDEOLOGY LIKE A SECURITY BLANKET HARD TO LET GO OF IN TIME PERHAPS YOU WILL SEE THE BENEFITS OF A RETURN TO A NATURAL STATE."
>>446197
>>446200
"Well, I don't have anything for you if you're certain. Most spells would be line-of-sight, so you'd know who it was."
>>446198
Al-Jinn is at the helm.
"Heart."
Chip(DD knight) No.446211 >>446212 >>446213 >>446216
>>446202
>>446203
I close my arms.
"I'm no doctor but if Summer has fallen asleep lying on the wrong side of the bed then that leg of hers might feel numb. Trust me it happens to me sometimes"
>>446201
"Seekkill found some moving hole in the ship. Well that is a matter of concern, we shall find it… after I speak with Spring and Summer."
>>446203
I close my arms.
"I'm no doctor but if Summer has fallen asleep lying on the wrong side of the bed then that leg of hers might feel numb. Trust me it happens to me sometimes"
>>446201
"Seekkill found some moving hole in the ship. Well that is a matter of concern, we shall find it… after I speak with Spring and Summer."
Wf+6 No.446214 >>446215 >>446218
>>446207
"You'll need an Inventory Request to be filled out, signed, and approved by our quartermaster, Mellow Marsh, then an Intership Commerce to be signed off by Blue Topaz and Mellow Marsh, and after the transaction, Lockermaster Jones. If the weight of the items exceeds four stone, you'll need my signature and the signature of Thirsty Umlock. Those papers can be obtained from Blue Topaz. Really though, this is a personal failing of Marsh's, which is disappointing. At the end of your shift at the helm tonight, you will report to muster at 7 AM. I will be conducting a personal count of the entire crew of the Sirocco in line formation, and we will have that exact number of cots, hammocks, and bunks stocked in the bunkhouse. You don't need to do anything else."
>>446209
"MIGHT MAKES RIGHT."
"You'll need an Inventory Request to be filled out, signed, and approved by our quartermaster, Mellow Marsh, then an Intership Commerce to be signed off by Blue Topaz and Mellow Marsh, and after the transaction, Lockermaster Jones. If the weight of the items exceeds four stone, you'll need my signature and the signature of Thirsty Umlock. Those papers can be obtained from Blue Topaz. Really though, this is a personal failing of Marsh's, which is disappointing. At the end of your shift at the helm tonight, you will report to muster at 7 AM. I will be conducting a personal count of the entire crew of the Sirocco in line formation, and we will have that exact number of cots, hammocks, and bunks stocked in the bunkhouse. You don't need to do anything else."
>>446209
"MIGHT MAKES RIGHT."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.446218 >>446219
>>446214
"I'm afraid you misunderstand. My associates reside in my cabin with me. Unfortunately, with only one bed present there, they are forced to sleep on the floor. Mister Marsh informed me of my shift already, yes."
What time is it now?
"If you do not mind me saying… this seems somewhat unnecessarily complicated. Why not make this happen orally and save up on time?"
"I'm afraid you misunderstand. My associates reside in my cabin with me. Unfortunately, with only one bed present there, they are forced to sleep on the floor. Mister Marsh informed me of my shift already, yes."
What time is it now?
"If you do not mind me saying… this seems somewhat unnecessarily complicated. Why not make this happen orally and save up on time?"
>>446218
"The purpose of the process is because we operate among thieves. Complications add extra layers to make it impossible to abuse the system. If you want to furnish your own room, that comes out of your personal account – especially when we're so short on beds. We took on more than four hundred new crewmembers in Reptil."
"The purpose of the process is because we operate among thieves. Complications add extra layers to make it impossible to abuse the system. If you want to furnish your own room, that comes out of your personal account – especially when we're so short on beds. We took on more than four hundred new crewmembers in Reptil."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.446221 >>446222
>>446219
"But these are ponies who would need a place to sleep either way. The only difference is that they chose to sleep in my personal cabin rather than in the bunkroom. Surely, that must mean that they must have hammocks reserved for them in the bunkroom that could be transferred over to my cabin, no?"
"But these are ponies who would need a place to sleep either way. The only difference is that they chose to sleep in my personal cabin rather than in the bunkroom. Surely, that must mean that they must have hammocks reserved for them in the bunkroom that could be transferred over to my cabin, no?"
Wf+6 No.446240 >>446243 >>446244 >>446245 >>446248
>>446227
"Of those, only Mocking Wark and Weeping Sitar are actually crewmembers."
>>446228
"I have all of the data I need. If you're interested if participating for personal reasons or simply want to contribute further, there's no reason to not let you, though. I've documented no side-effects or permanent effects at all."
>>446232
"Yes?"
>>446234
Today you see a pretty pone with a very long mane.
"Of those, only Mocking Wark and Weeping Sitar are actually crewmembers."
>>446228
"I have all of the data I need. If you're interested if participating for personal reasons or simply want to contribute further, there's no reason to not let you, though. I've documented no side-effects or permanent effects at all."
>>446232
"Yes?"
>>446234
Today you see a pretty pone with a very long mane.
Wf+6 No.446254 >>446258 >>446259 >>446260 >>446261
>>446244
"Very well then. The research is related to cutie marks, so I'll be using age magic. What is your graphical specialization notation for?"
>>446245
But you are! She sings a plaintive melody.
Don't leave bobbing in the waves until November.
I am here. I am not going away.
Hey, if I was you, I might want me to go away too,
But what the hell? Do what you've got to do.
But don't leave me bobbing in the waves until November.
Until November.
Don't leave me bobbing in the waaaaaves. The waves.
>>446243
"Interesting. I would assume that has to do with your catalytic revolver."
>>446248
"Yes."
"Very well then. The research is related to cutie marks, so I'll be using age magic. What is your graphical specialization notation for?"
>>446245
But you are! She sings a plaintive melody.
Don't leave bobbing in the waves until November.
I am here. I am not going away.
Hey, if I was you, I might want me to go away too,
But what the hell? Do what you've got to do.
But don't leave me bobbing in the waves until November.
Until November.
Don't leave me bobbing in the waaaaaves. The waves.
>>446243
"Interesting. I would assume that has to do with your catalytic revolver."
>>446248
"Yes."
Wf+6 No.446271 >>446273 >>446274 >>446276 >>446278
>>446258
"The former."
>>446259
She smiles at you.
I am. Who are you?
>>446260
"That's actually the subject of my research. Changing cutie marks. Emrille is the only recorded case I've ever heard of, and I'm quite well read. As I've already been able to duplicate old cutie marks under the right circumstances, I have focused all of my energy into studying how to change them. No luck so far, but if you really want, I suppose we can try."
>>446261
"Right, right. I'll factor it into my research. Hm.
Actually… why don't you summon the Eye for me?"
"The former."
>>446259
She smiles at you.
I am. Who are you?
>>446260
"That's actually the subject of my research. Changing cutie marks. Emrille is the only recorded case I've ever heard of, and I'm quite well read. As I've already been able to duplicate old cutie marks under the right circumstances, I have focused all of my energy into studying how to change them. No luck so far, but if you really want, I suppose we can try."
>>446261
"Right, right. I'll factor it into my research. Hm.
Actually… why don't you summon the Eye for me?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446278 >>446283 >>446284 >>446287
>>446271
"If it's possible, it would be interesting. And if it doesn't work, well, then there's nothing lost."
>>446274
"Tela would be heartbroken. Surely you wouldn't drive away the one mare you successfully caught?"
>>446275
"Ah yes, the plant. I was tending it for the commodore, as an exercise. I was learning to speak to it, and have it speak back."
"If it's possible, it would be interesting. And if it doesn't work, well, then there's nothing lost."
>>446274
"Tela would be heartbroken. Surely you wouldn't drive away the one mare you successfully caught?"
>>446275
"Ah yes, the plant. I was tending it for the commodore, as an exercise. I was learning to speak to it, and have it speak back."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446286 >>446289 >>446306
>>446265
I'll be a moment until then, and depending on how things go, well, I might be different.
>>446283
"It was rather crass, for a plant, but thanks to it I managed to not be left behind by the fleet when I went overboard. And you talk to animals? My old teacher could do that, but I never got the hang of it."
>>446284
"Quality is better than quantity, Emrille."
I'll be a moment until then, and depending on how things go, well, I might be different.
>>446283
"It was rather crass, for a plant, but thanks to it I managed to not be left behind by the fleet when I went overboard. And you talk to animals? My old teacher could do that, but I never got the hang of it."
>>446284
"Quality is better than quantity, Emrille."
Wf+6 No.446287 >>446288 >>446289 >>446290 >>446292
>>446273
Great Aria. It's a little bit of a silly name, isn't it? It puts a lot on your plate when your parents name you 'Great'. Who does that?
She looks embarrassed, but in good humor about it.
>>446274
"The Eye. The Eye of the fleet. Ruxiang, the Eye."
>>446276
She's over at the sitting in the sun.
>>446278
"Very well… anything in particular you want to try? Well, what are you good at, besides fighting on ships?"
Great Aria. It's a little bit of a silly name, isn't it? It puts a lot on your plate when your parents name you 'Great'. Who does that?
She looks embarrassed, but in good humor about it.
>>446274
"The Eye. The Eye of the fleet. Ruxiang, the Eye."
>>446276
She's over at the sitting in the sun.
>>446278
"Very well… anything in particular you want to try? Well, what are you good at, besides fighting on ships?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446292 >>446301
>>446287
"Well, I thought perhaps I could focus on my more nature-related talents. There are a few books related to botany that were requisitioned from the Darklantern, and I hoped that I might put my efforts into those. A mark in what I might learn could be useful."
>>446289
I'll just roll my eyes as she leaves.
"Well, I thought perhaps I could focus on my more nature-related talents. There are a few books related to botany that were requisitioned from the Darklantern, and I hoped that I might put my efforts into those. A mark in what I might learn could be useful."
>>446289
I'll just roll my eyes as she leaves.
Wf+6 No.446301 >>446304 >>446308
>>446292
"I find most of the time cutie marks are obtained through action, not research. If you want to get your mark in something you don't already know, you could be a colt for a long time. It took Emrille, what, four or five days as a filly before hers appeared."
>>446296
"Yeah, what for? He not a regular customer. Some of us have jobs to attend to."
"I find most of the time cutie marks are obtained through action, not research. If you want to get your mark in something you don't already know, you could be a colt for a long time. It took Emrille, what, four or five days as a filly before hers appeared."
>>446296
"Yeah, what for? He not a regular customer. Some of us have jobs to attend to."
Wf+6 No.446315 >>446318 >>446322 >>446330 >>446340
>>446304
He groans and sticks out a hoof. "You gonna help a cripple pony up or what?"
>>446307
She frowns. "I don't know about making any long-term commitments to be part of a pirate fleet."
>>446308
"Very well, then."
With that, an aura of light surrounds you and you find yourself looking up at Abilio, no taller than Emrille. You must be about Summer's age, perhaps a little younger, because you don't have a mark now.
>>446310
She smiles. They tell you it's all from the heart, but in my experience it's in the vocal chords. What happened?
He groans and sticks out a hoof. "You gonna help a cripple pony up or what?"
>>446307
She frowns. "I don't know about making any long-term commitments to be part of a pirate fleet."
>>446308
"Very well, then."
With that, an aura of light surrounds you and you find yourself looking up at Abilio, no taller than Emrille. You must be about Summer's age, perhaps a little younger, because you don't have a mark now.
>>446310
She smiles. They tell you it's all from the heart, but in my experience it's in the vocal chords. What happened?
Sateo [dd berserker] No.446376 >>446381
>>446351
"Cheese is a wise one, can get im'self back to me if there is any trouble." I look a little distant "But yes, ye could just find a critter of yer own that way ye could stay together." and the snap back to reality "I could help wit that." and then look you over again. "did ye.. shrink?"
"Cheese is a wise one, can get im'self back to me if there is any trouble." I look a little distant "But yes, ye could just find a critter of yer own that way ye could stay together." and the snap back to reality "I could help wit that." and then look you over again. "did ye.. shrink?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446381 >>446386
>>446376
"Helping out master Abilio with an experiment or two. Mostly on if changing cutie marks is possible in a reliable way."
I'll nod.
"And I would appreciate the help, though I'm going to take a bit of time to learn a few things before I focus on that. Now that I've the time to study, I can catch up on things that I missed out on while I was growing up. Or at least learn the lessons my teacher tried to pass on to me."
"Helping out master Abilio with an experiment or two. Mostly on if changing cutie marks is possible in a reliable way."
I'll nod.
"And I would appreciate the help, though I'm going to take a bit of time to learn a few things before I focus on that. Now that I've the time to study, I can catch up on things that I missed out on while I was growing up. Or at least learn the lessons my teacher tried to pass on to me."
Wf+6 No.446407 >>446413 >>446416
>>446403
"I thought you just told me to round them up, sorry. I guess I'll go see Al-Jinn, then…"
>>446404
You see yourself. There's a theater mask on the ground, and you're searching for it, one hoof sliding about the floor, the other covering your face.
>>446405
There are pirates in this time period. Everyone likes pirates, right?
"I thought you just told me to round them up, sorry. I guess I'll go see Al-Jinn, then…"
>>446404
You see yourself. There's a theater mask on the ground, and you're searching for it, one hoof sliding about the floor, the other covering your face.
>>446405
There are pirates in this time period. Everyone likes pirates, right?
Light Heart [Warlord] No.446416 >>446418 >>446423
>>446407
I nod.
"See to it that you do. That way you will all be able to sleep in hammocks rather than on the hard floor. Not to worry, it will not take long."
I motion at Grey
"Oh and could you please be a dear and look after Grey while miss Rosemary and I go see mister Abilio? Mister Curry may need a playmate after all."
I nod.
"See to it that you do. That way you will all be able to sleep in hammocks rather than on the hard floor. Not to worry, it will not take long."
I motion at Grey
"Oh and could you please be a dear and look after Grey while miss Rosemary and I go see mister Abilio? Mister Curry may need a playmate after all."
Wf+6 No.446439 >>446441 >>446442 >>446443 >>446444
>>446318
He sends you to the ground as he leverages himself up. "Thanks."
And off to Abilio.
>>446431
No, you didn't summon me until after.
>>446427
"Red usually wants to play tag but we could play I Spy while we ride."
You arrive. Al-Jinn inspects Onik who does a few gun tricks and gets approved.
>>446426
"I have a minute. Come in, but be quick."
He sends you to the ground as he leverages himself up. "Thanks."
And off to Abilio.
>>446431
No, you didn't summon me until after.
>>446427
"Red usually wants to play tag but we could play I Spy while we ride."
You arrive. Al-Jinn inspects Onik who does a few gun tricks and gets approved.
>>446426
"I have a minute. Come in, but be quick."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446467 >>446472 >>446473
>>446460
"Nah. Lucky guess."
I'll look around for a moment.
"Okay, I spy something that starts with… a B."
>>446463
"More than likely. Though I may request not returning to my full age, since a younger body will likely serve better than one that's getting over the hill. I think somewhere around 16 should be a good age."
"Nah. Lucky guess."
I'll look around for a moment.
"Okay, I spy something that starts with… a B."
>>446463
"More than likely. Though I may request not returning to my full age, since a younger body will likely serve better than one that's getting over the hill. I think somewhere around 16 should be a good age."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446493 >>446497 >>446503
>>446482
"You don't have to sign up, Skylight. I can do the work for both of us."
And to Al-jinn.
"I'm older than I look, though I suppose you'd already know that."
>>446488
"Seekkill tell you about that, too? I had asked Chip about it, but he doesn't seem to think too much about it. I had suggested we all go look for the moving hole together, and if you want to come along, that would be great."
"You don't have to sign up, Skylight. I can do the work for both of us."
And to Al-jinn.
"I'm older than I look, though I suppose you'd already know that."
>>446488
"Seekkill tell you about that, too? I had asked Chip about it, but he doesn't seem to think too much about it. I had suggested we all go look for the moving hole together, and if you want to come along, that would be great."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.446500 >>446516
>>446497
"To be fair, the commodore doesn't care one whit whether I'm on this fleet or not. The doctors, however, he wants to stay. So as long as they're here, so am I. And joining this crew is the only way I'll make money. Perhaps, with enough, I'll be able to purchase their freedom from Light Heart."
"To be fair, the commodore doesn't care one whit whether I'm on this fleet or not. The doctors, however, he wants to stay. So as long as they're here, so am I. And joining this crew is the only way I'll make money. Perhaps, with enough, I'll be able to purchase their freedom from Light Heart."
Wf+6 No.447055 >>447057 >>447058 >>447066 >>447071 >>447187
>>446518
Another shake. "One more try."
>>446521
As soon as you approach, both Happy Puzzle and Itztli tense up. Itztli jumps to the ground, and Happy Puzzle combat-rolls behind a nearby wall.
There are a few tense moments of uncertainty as you stand directly between them, each taking cover, when suddenly a barrage of pies starts flying from either side.
"DO NOT FORCE ME TO BRING IN ARTILLERY."
"You wouldn't dare! We're on a ship!"
"YOUR CAPACITY FOR CHAOS IS WEAK."
>>446522
You knock, but there's no answer.
Another shake. "One more try."
>>446521
As soon as you approach, both Happy Puzzle and Itztli tense up. Itztli jumps to the ground, and Happy Puzzle combat-rolls behind a nearby wall.
There are a few tense moments of uncertainty as you stand directly between them, each taking cover, when suddenly a barrage of pies starts flying from either side.
"DO NOT FORCE ME TO BRING IN ARTILLERY."
"You wouldn't dare! We're on a ship!"
"YOUR CAPACITY FOR CHAOS IS WEAK."
>>446522
You knock, but there's no answer.
>>447080
"THE STATE OF NATURE BECKONS WHEN IN WILD WOODS THE NOBLE SAVAGE RAN HE LOOKS WITH COMPASSION ON POOR CIVILIZED MAN NO COURAGE NO STRENGTH INCAPABLE OF PROVIDING HIMSELF WITH FOOD AND SHELTER A DEGENERATE A MORAL CRETIN A FIGURE OF FUN IN HIS BLUE COAT HE NEVER REALLY LIVES BECAUSE HE IS ALWAYS TORTURING THE LIFE OUT OF HIMSELF TO CLUTCH AT WEALTH AND HONORS WHICH EVEN IF HE WINS WILL PROVE BUT GLITTERING ILLUSIONS THE SAVAGE UNDERSTANDS CHAOS AND IS THEREFORE HAPPY IT IS CIVILIZED FOLK WHO ARE THE REAL BARBARIANS."
"Whatsoever therefore is consequent to a time or war where every man is enemy to every man, the same is consequent to the time wherein men live without other security than what their own strength and their own invention shall furnish them withal. In such condition there is no place for industry, because the fruit thereof is uncertain, and consequently no culture of the earth, no navigation nor use of the commodities that may be imported by sea, no commodious building, no instruments of moving and removing such things as require much force, no knowledge of the face of the earth; no account of time, no arts, no letters, no society, and, which is worst of all, continual fear and danger of violent death, and the life of man solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short! I thus argue not for the absurdity of absolute chaos or absolute order – but the happy medium. The modicum of sense and balance which brings joy!"
>>447082
In your stalking about the ship, you come across Seekkill, who is observing some sort of pie war slash philosophical debate.
>>447083
The pie-throwers break out into philosophy.
"THE STATE OF NATURE BECKONS WHEN IN WILD WOODS THE NOBLE SAVAGE RAN HE LOOKS WITH COMPASSION ON POOR CIVILIZED MAN NO COURAGE NO STRENGTH INCAPABLE OF PROVIDING HIMSELF WITH FOOD AND SHELTER A DEGENERATE A MORAL CRETIN A FIGURE OF FUN IN HIS BLUE COAT HE NEVER REALLY LIVES BECAUSE HE IS ALWAYS TORTURING THE LIFE OUT OF HIMSELF TO CLUTCH AT WEALTH AND HONORS WHICH EVEN IF HE WINS WILL PROVE BUT GLITTERING ILLUSIONS THE SAVAGE UNDERSTANDS CHAOS AND IS THEREFORE HAPPY IT IS CIVILIZED FOLK WHO ARE THE REAL BARBARIANS."
"Whatsoever therefore is consequent to a time or war where every man is enemy to every man, the same is consequent to the time wherein men live without other security than what their own strength and their own invention shall furnish them withal. In such condition there is no place for industry, because the fruit thereof is uncertain, and consequently no culture of the earth, no navigation nor use of the commodities that may be imported by sea, no commodious building, no instruments of moving and removing such things as require much force, no knowledge of the face of the earth; no account of time, no arts, no letters, no society, and, which is worst of all, continual fear and danger of violent death, and the life of man solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short! I thus argue not for the absurdity of absolute chaos or absolute order – but the happy medium. The modicum of sense and balance which brings joy!"
>>447082
In your stalking about the ship, you come across Seekkill, who is observing some sort of pie war slash philosophical debate.
>>447083
The pie-throwers break out into philosophy.
Chip(DD knight) No.447142 >>447146 >>447156
>>447120
>>447117
Seeing her scared at my presence, I stop and step back a bit.
"Look, have you really considered your stance or even the situation you two are in? Many crew in this ship will find your absence incredibly irritating at best and at worst.. I cant say."
"What I am saying is that its a bad idea if you two do have plans on doing that."
>>447117
Seeing her scared at my presence, I stop and step back a bit.
"Look, have you really considered your stance or even the situation you two are in? Many crew in this ship will find your absence incredibly irritating at best and at worst.. I cant say."
"What I am saying is that its a bad idea if you two do have plans on doing that."
Wf+6 No.447176 >>447178 >>447179 >>447200
>>447171
"Well, most Elementals are actually Celestials. The Elements don't have their own spheres in the afterlife. Following an Element is like – a mode of being. A way of life!"
>>447173
"What could be more important than making ponies happy? If you don't stop to enjoy life while you're still here, it wasn't worth living at all!"
>>447175
Where should we start?
"Well, most Elementals are actually Celestials. The Elements don't have their own spheres in the afterlife. Following an Element is like – a mode of being. A way of life!"
>>447173
"What could be more important than making ponies happy? If you don't stop to enjoy life while you're still here, it wasn't worth living at all!"
>>447175
Where should we start?
Wf+6 No.447201 >>447204 >>447205
>>447187
"Nope! They were sails!"
Skylight has now started ferrying you about the ships in search of Light Heart. Eventually you find her.
>>447190
"It's popular!"
No sign of him, though your followers have shown up. Grey and Curry are riding on Skylight's back playing some game.
"Should we go back to the room?"
"Nope! They were sails!"
Skylight has now started ferrying you about the ships in search of Light Heart. Eventually you find her.
>>447190
"It's popular!"
No sign of him, though your followers have shown up. Grey and Curry are riding on Skylight's back playing some game.
"Should we go back to the room?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.447211 >>447214 >>447216
>>447207
"Oh? I must say I am surprised, mister Curry, I had not counted on that."
I shake my head.
"Rest assured that there was a reason for this display. Only crewmembers can acquire hammocks for free you see. I very much doubt any of you enjoy sleeping on the floor."
"Oh? I must say I am surprised, mister Curry, I had not counted on that."
I shake my head.
"Rest assured that there was a reason for this display. Only crewmembers can acquire hammocks for free you see. I very much doubt any of you enjoy sleeping on the floor."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447290 >>447293 >>447294 >>447296
>>447285
"Well, that all depends on some things. I'm going to see if I can't change my cutie mark, much like how Emrille did with hers. And even if I do make it change, I probably won't go all the way back to my actual age. I'd stop somewhere around 16 or so. That way I can keep up with you young folk."
>>447288
"Now we head back to Light Heart to hear about sleeping arrangements and who gets which hammock."
"Well, that all depends on some things. I'm going to see if I can't change my cutie mark, much like how Emrille did with hers. And even if I do make it change, I probably won't go all the way back to my actual age. I'd stop somewhere around 16 or so. That way I can keep up with you young folk."
>>447288
"Now we head back to Light Heart to hear about sleeping arrangements and who gets which hammock."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447298
>>447293
>>447294
"Well, if I'm going to help rebuild your clinic eventually, I'll need all the time I can get."
I'll shake my head.
"And if you think about it, miss Seas, I'm still technically older than you. I just look younger."
I'll roll my eyes a little.
"A lot younger, sure, but you get the idea."
>>447296
I'll flail my legs a little as she lift me up, but then I'll just go with it, and sigh slightly. Then try and straighten my mane a bit. Constant rufflings will put it all out of order.
>>447294
"Well, if I'm going to help rebuild your clinic eventually, I'll need all the time I can get."
I'll shake my head.
"And if you think about it, miss Seas, I'm still technically older than you. I just look younger."
I'll roll my eyes a little.
"A lot younger, sure, but you get the idea."
>>447296
I'll flail my legs a little as she lift me up, but then I'll just go with it, and sigh slightly. Then try and straighten my mane a bit. Constant rufflings will put it all out of order.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.447312 >>447319
>>447308
Well then.
"Thank you for answering my summons, everypony. Firstly,
in regards of your accommodations, all of you save from the non-crewmembers will soon receive hammocks to sleep in. As you may be aware, I have a cabin on the Sirocco to be used for just that. As you may not be aware, I have a room on the Darklantern as well. As such, I need to organize who will sleep where. Miss Rosemary, Happy Puzzle, Grey Worm, Onik and I will be residing on the Darklantern. The rest of you may use my cabin. I trust you will keep things clean in there."
Well then.
"Thank you for answering my summons, everypony. Firstly,
in regards of your accommodations, all of you save from the non-crewmembers will soon receive hammocks to sleep in. As you may be aware, I have a cabin on the Sirocco to be used for just that. As you may not be aware, I have a room on the Darklantern as well. As such, I need to organize who will sleep where. Miss Rosemary, Happy Puzzle, Grey Worm, Onik and I will be residing on the Darklantern. The rest of you may use my cabin. I trust you will keep things clean in there."
Chip(DD knight) No.447318 >>447321
>>447146
"Which is good, I dont want to know what will Ms. LightHeart do if you two go around missing, nor do I want to participate in the hunt in case that did happen."
>>447156
I fold my arms and just frown.
"Look, we all know your status but it will be better for you two if you won your freedom through hard work than running off. Who knows what will happen afterwards if you two did."
"Which is good, I dont want to know what will Ms. LightHeart do if you two go around missing, nor do I want to participate in the hunt in case that did happen."
>>447156
I fold my arms and just frown.
"Look, we all know your status but it will be better for you two if you won your freedom through hard work than running off. Who knows what will happen afterwards if you two did."
Wf+6 No.447337 >>447338 >>447341 >>447346
>>447329
There are a lot of shaking heads.
Mocking Wark grumbles something.
Weeping Sitar looks a little healthier than usual.
Stein looks distracted.
Skylight is carrying Curry on her back.
Happy Puzzle seems cheerful.
Onik has a neutral expression.
Rosemary looks interested.
There are a lot of shaking heads.
Mocking Wark grumbles something.
Weeping Sitar looks a little healthier than usual.
Stein looks distracted.
Skylight is carrying Curry on her back.
Happy Puzzle seems cheerful.
Onik has a neutral expression.
Rosemary looks interested.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.447348 >>447350 >>447351
>>447343
"Dixie is not located within Equestrian borders, mister Curry. Slavery is still legal there."
>>447344
"Second of all, please bear in mind that Dixie's elite consists of mostly earth ponies. Unicorns are generally enslaved to work on the plantations, though there are exceptions, of course. Still, our resident unicorns have very little to worry about as long as they remain polite and do not cause trouble."
"Dixie is not located within Equestrian borders, mister Curry. Slavery is still legal there."
>>447344
"Second of all, please bear in mind that Dixie's elite consists of mostly earth ponies. Unicorns are generally enslaved to work on the plantations, though there are exceptions, of course. Still, our resident unicorns have very little to worry about as long as they remain polite and do not cause trouble."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.447355 >>447357 >>447360
>>447351
I chuckle.
"Your concerns are understandable, but things are not quite as bad as you may think. It has been a while since I last visited it, so perhaps matters improved."
>>447350
"Indeed, that was to be my next point. Because of the enslavement of so many unicorns, Dixie is quite famous for their anti-magic hunters. According to miss Felfire, they also have mind readers in their ranks these days. I advice you all to steer clear of trouble for that reason."
I chuckle.
"Your concerns are understandable, but things are not quite as bad as you may think. It has been a while since I last visited it, so perhaps matters improved."
>>447350
"Indeed, that was to be my next point. Because of the enslavement of so many unicorns, Dixie is quite famous for their anti-magic hunters. According to miss Felfire, they also have mind readers in their ranks these days. I advice you all to steer clear of trouble for that reason."
>>447321
I just frown at her still looking at me like that.
"Look, I may not look like it but I am a dog who has come to be fond of you two. Helped me countless times to stay alive if needed. Thats why I am here to warn you and Ms. Summer against the danger of… well escaping. Unless you bought it or is released thats fine and none of my concern."
I just frown at her still looking at me like that.
"Look, I may not look like it but I am a dog who has come to be fond of you two. Helped me countless times to stay alive if needed. Thats why I am here to warn you and Ms. Summer against the danger of… well escaping. Unless you bought it or is released thats fine and none of my concern."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.447365 >>447366 >>447367
>>447360
I smile at him.
"I am pleased to hear you think so, master Wark."
Turn to the others.
"Any questions or complaints?"
>>447361
"Ah, I see. I understand and share your concerns, mister Curry, but I also know that you are tasked to protect little Summer, which would be quite hard to do if you did such a thing."
I smile at him.
"I am pleased to hear you think so, master Wark."
Turn to the others.
"Any questions or complaints?"
>>447361
"Ah, I see. I understand and share your concerns, mister Curry, but I also know that you are tasked to protect little Summer, which would be quite hard to do if you did such a thing."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447383 >>447386
>>447382
"This regards the earlier talk about the doctors wishing to leave. I signed onto the crew hoping that, with the money made from that and perhaps the sale of a few copies of the books, I'd be able to buy their freedom. I know you aren't as easily swayed by coin as Emrille is, but I'm sure we can work out a deal of some kind."
"This regards the earlier talk about the doctors wishing to leave. I signed onto the crew hoping that, with the money made from that and perhaps the sale of a few copies of the books, I'd be able to buy their freedom. I know you aren't as easily swayed by coin as Emrille is, but I'm sure we can work out a deal of some kind."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.447386 >>447387
>>447383
I chuckle heartily.
"Mister Curry please. Any associate of mine is free to leave as they please, which includes you and the others as well. That's not to say it would not be most unfortunate to lose out on such talents, but such is life. As I said before, as long as you have clearance to leave the fleet from the commodore, I will not stop you. That is my word."
I chuckle heartily.
"Mister Curry please. Any associate of mine is free to leave as they please, which includes you and the others as well. That's not to say it would not be most unfortunate to lose out on such talents, but such is life. As I said before, as long as you have clearance to leave the fleet from the commodore, I will not stop you. That is my word."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447400 >>447402
>>447396
"Not all of them."
I'll shrug.
"I just hope me being this small doesn't put my sister's sense of guilt into control. I think she might use this as an excuse to further try to make up for what our parents did so long ago, even though she doesn't owe me anything."
"Not all of them."
I'll shrug.
"I just hope me being this small doesn't put my sister's sense of guilt into control. I think she might use this as an excuse to further try to make up for what our parents did so long ago, even though she doesn't owe me anything."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447417 >>447419
>>447414
"When I first joined you all on the fleet, whenever you smiled your eyes never seemed to be smiling either. It was a cold smile, like a mask. Now? You actually seem happy when you smile. And I'm fairly certain adopting a child never crossed your mind, even in Autumnsreach."
I'll scratch my chin again.
"You just seem less… detached? Like you're caring about ponies in more than just in a professional relationship."
"When I first joined you all on the fleet, whenever you smiled your eyes never seemed to be smiling either. It was a cold smile, like a mask. Now? You actually seem happy when you smile. And I'm fairly certain adopting a child never crossed your mind, even in Autumnsreach."
I'll scratch my chin again.
"You just seem less… detached? Like you're caring about ponies in more than just in a professional relationship."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447423 >>447428
>>447419
"I'd hardly call it stuck-up, just… very polite. Overly polite in some cases. I'd pass it off as being raised in Dixie, since you said politeness is highly valued there, but it could also have stemmed from your business ventures. No one likes dealing with an angry mare, after all."
I'll shrug.
"I was just remarking on a change, though. A crack in the mask, so to speak. And I'm sure more ponies would be able to see, if they took the time to notice the small things."
"I'd hardly call it stuck-up, just… very polite. Overly polite in some cases. I'd pass it off as being raised in Dixie, since you said politeness is highly valued there, but it could also have stemmed from your business ventures. No one likes dealing with an angry mare, after all."
I'll shrug.
"I was just remarking on a change, though. A crack in the mask, so to speak. And I'm sure more ponies would be able to see, if they took the time to notice the small things."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.447428 >>447430
>>447423
"Mind you, everypony in Dixie is like this. Well… they do have an accent that comes with it too which I don't have anymore, but that's besides the point. Still, it really drives you nuts after a while. Hell, it drove Emrille nuts at one point as well."
"Mind you, everypony in Dixie is like this. Well… they do have an accent that comes with it too which I don't have anymore, but that's besides the point. Still, it really drives you nuts after a while. Hell, it drove Emrille nuts at one point as well."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447435 >>447437
>>447432
"Well, she snapped at me once already, and all it cost me was my front knees. Luckily doc Peg fixed them up, and Smitts forced her to behave. Now she's presented a truce, and so long as she keeps to it nothing should happen."
I'll chuckle a little.
"To be fair, after that little spat I had thrown her revolver as far as I could out into the sea. She had to ask Mera for help to get it back."
I'll take a seat.
"Still, if you're comfortable around me, or even Emrille, enough to relax and let the mask drop, go right ahead. Giving you a small haven of relaxation away from miss Rosemary and the rest of the fleet is something I can do in return for how you've helped me and the others."
"Well, she snapped at me once already, and all it cost me was my front knees. Luckily doc Peg fixed them up, and Smitts forced her to behave. Now she's presented a truce, and so long as she keeps to it nothing should happen."
I'll chuckle a little.
"To be fair, after that little spat I had thrown her revolver as far as I could out into the sea. She had to ask Mera for help to get it back."
I'll take a seat.
"Still, if you're comfortable around me, or even Emrille, enough to relax and let the mask drop, go right ahead. Giving you a small haven of relaxation away from miss Rosemary and the rest of the fleet is something I can do in return for how you've helped me and the others."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.447437 >>447439
>>447435
"She just couldn't restrain herself from resorting to violence, could she? Damn crazy mare…"
I snort
"And please, this isn't a mask. It's an act. I'm an actress, so it's what I do, what I'm good at. That said, the fact that you managed to see through it means it's pointless to continue the exercise. I might as well drop it completely now. I guess I had a good run with it."
"She just couldn't restrain herself from resorting to violence, could she? Damn crazy mare…"
I snort
"And please, this isn't a mask. It's an act. I'm an actress, so it's what I do, what I'm good at. That said, the fact that you managed to see through it means it's pointless to continue the exercise. I might as well drop it completely now. I guess I had a good run with it."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447439 >>447443
>>447437
"A mask, a role, an act, it's all really the same. And considering only two of us have seen fit to call attention to it, we are likely the odd ones out. Though there are some, such as the commodore, who have probably seen and discounted the act. It might be a bit jarring for the others if you drop it all at once, though."
"A mask, a role, an act, it's all really the same. And considering only two of us have seen fit to call attention to it, we are likely the odd ones out. Though there are some, such as the commodore, who have probably seen and discounted the act. It might be a bit jarring for the others if you drop it all at once, though."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447446 >>447450
>>447443
"Should be."
I'll smile a little as well.
"So, I noticed you've acquired a few more for your retinue. Recent hires from Reptil? Don't suppose I can ask the name of that pegasus mare who'll be in your cabin, since I can get introductions from the others?"
"Should be."
I'll smile a little as well.
"So, I noticed you've acquired a few more for your retinue. Recent hires from Reptil? Don't suppose I can ask the name of that pegasus mare who'll be in your cabin, since I can get introductions from the others?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.447450 >>447454
>>447446
"Onik? She's a curious one, I'm not really sure what to make of her. She owns some kind of… machine contraption she calls a 'motorcycle'. Stein is trying to figure out how it works and how to repair it. She also owns a very unique gun, I've never seen anything quite like it."
"Onik? She's a curious one, I'm not really sure what to make of her. She owns some kind of… machine contraption she calls a 'motorcycle'. Stein is trying to figure out how it works and how to repair it. She also owns a very unique gun, I've never seen anything quite like it."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.447507 >>447509
>>447505
"Yeah, right, that, you get it.
I used the word 'conductor' for the longest time but apparently that's not it.
Any yes, I can use my elements, but repeaters…"
Shiver as I think of the mere thought.
"Repeaters don't need to reload between shots.
Imagine the barrage of magical bullets I can unleash!"
Let out a vicious laugh.
"Yeah, right, that, you get it.
I used the word 'conductor' for the longest time but apparently that's not it.
Any yes, I can use my elements, but repeaters…"
Shiver as I think of the mere thought.
"Repeaters don't need to reload between shots.
Imagine the barrage of magical bullets I can unleash!"
Let out a vicious laugh.
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447509 >>447511
>>447507
"Oh yes, because firing them one at a time is far too slow. Just imagine how many kneecaps you can take out at once with that."
I'll roll my eyes.
"I know you like guns, but I honestly think you're going a bit overboard on the reaction."
I'll sit next to the door.
"And don't laugh like that. It's unsettling."
"Oh yes, because firing them one at a time is far too slow. Just imagine how many kneecaps you can take out at once with that."
I'll roll my eyes.
"I know you like guns, but I honestly think you're going a bit overboard on the reaction."
I'll sit next to the door.
"And don't laugh like that. It's unsettling."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447516 >>447517
>>447515
"I'd still have my legs. My hooves. A spare catalyst if I'm smart."
I'll make a show of thinking for a moment.
"Oh yes, and that most important thing. Friends. Or at least comrades who would rather not see me dying in a pool of my own brain matter."
I'll frown at Emrille.
"What is the matter with you that you seem to spend your free time fantasizing how to kill ponies that mildly annoy you?"
"I'd still have my legs. My hooves. A spare catalyst if I'm smart."
I'll make a show of thinking for a moment.
"Oh yes, and that most important thing. Friends. Or at least comrades who would rather not see me dying in a pool of my own brain matter."
I'll frown at Emrille.
"What is the matter with you that you seem to spend your free time fantasizing how to kill ponies that mildly annoy you?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447518 >>447519
>>447517
"There are healthier alternatives. Like exercises, stretching, that sort of thing. Sweat the anger out."
I'll shrug.
"Or if you're dead-set on using the bullets, set up a target range. Practice your aim. You don't have to threaten, or actually inflict, bodily harm on ponies just to make yourself feel better. Doing so just makes you little better than a rabid dog."
"There are healthier alternatives. Like exercises, stretching, that sort of thing. Sweat the anger out."
I'll shrug.
"Or if you're dead-set on using the bullets, set up a target range. Practice your aim. You don't have to threaten, or actually inflict, bodily harm on ponies just to make yourself feel better. Doing so just makes you little better than a rabid dog."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447524 >>447525
>>447523
"I also assumed I would be staying alive. And I believe we had agreed mostly on mutually ignoring each other save when the situation demands it."
I'll shrug.
"Besides, even if I was that self-destructive, I'd still charge you five doubloons a shot. Even if you miss."
"I also assumed I would be staying alive. And I believe we had agreed mostly on mutually ignoring each other save when the situation demands it."
I'll shrug.
"Besides, even if I was that self-destructive, I'd still charge you five doubloons a shot. Even if you miss."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447528 >>447529
>>447527
"She likes miss Spring and miss Seas better. And so long as they're happy and not causing trouble, she's happy. Me being killed repeatedly for your own amusement would make the doctors unhappy, and by extension make Light Heart unhappy. I'm not saying it's foolproof, but there is a very obvious chain of consequence."
"She likes miss Spring and miss Seas better. And so long as they're happy and not causing trouble, she's happy. Me being killed repeatedly for your own amusement would make the doctors unhappy, and by extension make Light Heart unhappy. I'm not saying it's foolproof, but there is a very obvious chain of consequence."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447549 >>447550
>>447548
"Have fun losing three healers in one insult, then. Because they would take miss Spring and my sister as well. Paired with their mind-readers and anti-mages, even you'd be nothing more than a filly with an ill-fitted gun. I'm sure there's a market for your type. And I doubt the commodore would care too much about leaving you behind."
"Have fun losing three healers in one insult, then. Because they would take miss Spring and my sister as well. Paired with their mind-readers and anti-mages, even you'd be nothing more than a filly with an ill-fitted gun. I'm sure there's a market for your type. And I doubt the commodore would care too much about leaving you behind."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447573 >>447574
>>447569
I'll smile a little.
"I'm afraid so. It's only a matter of time before we're all a fleet of children."
I'll wave my front hooves a little in a spooky motion.
"Honestly, though, I'm just helping master Abilio with an experiment. Seeing if I can't change my mark."
I'll smile a little.
"I'm afraid so. It's only a matter of time before we're all a fleet of children."
I'll wave my front hooves a little in a spooky motion.
"Honestly, though, I'm just helping master Abilio with an experiment. Seeing if I can't change my mark."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447607 >>447608
>>447601
I'll roll my eyes.
"You'd have to be blind not to see it, really. Most of us could tell you two were more than friends after watching you go at each other."
I'll hop down to the floor, and take a seat.
"And she wanted to have a little 'breaking it off' lunch with Spring that never happened because she was late. Though it was never 'on' to begin with, to my knowledge. Perhaps she just wanted Spring's approval on finding a mare willing to keep her."
I'll roll my eyes.
"You'd have to be blind not to see it, really. Most of us could tell you two were more than friends after watching you go at each other."
I'll hop down to the floor, and take a seat.
"And she wanted to have a little 'breaking it off' lunch with Spring that never happened because she was late. Though it was never 'on' to begin with, to my knowledge. Perhaps she just wanted Spring's approval on finding a mare willing to keep her."
Tela [Spellsword] No.447641 >>447645 >>447646
>>447631
Give her a noogie in return for that.
>>447635
"Well then, squirt, lemme tell you something. When I first met Emmy, she was a cocky little cunt who thought the world was her oyster because she had a gun. I knew she'd get her ass killed that way, so I took her under my wings, so to say. Fast forward a few years and she's still a cocky little cunt, but at least she has enough skill to not get her ass horribly killed. So yeah, when you go on near-suicide missions together, you tend to create bonds. Strong bonds."
Give her a noogie in return for that.
>>447635
"Well then, squirt, lemme tell you something. When I first met Emmy, she was a cocky little cunt who thought the world was her oyster because she had a gun. I knew she'd get her ass killed that way, so I took her under my wings, so to say. Fast forward a few years and she's still a cocky little cunt, but at least she has enough skill to not get her ass horribly killed. So yeah, when you go on near-suicide missions together, you tend to create bonds. Strong bonds."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447658 >>447659
>>447656
"Considering you've traveled all that way to confess your feelings, her being in a child's body would be a terrible shock."
I'll shrug.
"And ever since you've been mustering up the courage to actually say the words, and then it all happened in Reptil?"
"Considering you've traveled all that way to confess your feelings, her being in a child's body would be a terrible shock."
I'll shrug.
"And ever since you've been mustering up the courage to actually say the words, and then it all happened in Reptil?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447662 >>447664
>>447659
"But by then it could have been too late. I was starting to worry she'd go to some extreme length to get miss Spring to look at her romantically, filly body or no."
I'll look up and down the hallway for a second.
"I'm even convinced the aphrodisiac she picked up in Reptil was intended for her, before you confessed."
"But by then it could have been too late. I was starting to worry she'd go to some extreme length to get miss Spring to look at her romantically, filly body or no."
I'll look up and down the hallway for a second.
"I'm even convinced the aphrodisiac she picked up in Reptil was intended for her, before you confessed."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447665 >>447666
>>447664
"Or something. Miss Seas was convinced that Emrille was going to drug miss Spring at that little lunch they would have, and that's when she pulled out the bottle of odd pink liquid. She said it was intended for you, but I don't know if that was before or after we found her out."
I'll shrug.
"Ah, and don't tell her I said anything about that. She's getting her guns modified to fire more bullets at once, so I'd rather like to keep my kneecaps this time around."
"Or something. Miss Seas was convinced that Emrille was going to drug miss Spring at that little lunch they would have, and that's when she pulled out the bottle of odd pink liquid. She said it was intended for you, but I don't know if that was before or after we found her out."
I'll shrug.
"Ah, and don't tell her I said anything about that. She's getting her guns modified to fire more bullets at once, so I'd rather like to keep my kneecaps this time around."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447668 >>447669
>>447666
"To my knowledge, aphrodisiacs are things that can arouse ponies just by drinking or eating them. I could be mistaken, though. Most of what I heard of her yelling match with miss Seas about the perils of drugged food centered around 'spicing' things up. So I might just be making assumptions on what she had."
"To my knowledge, aphrodisiacs are things that can arouse ponies just by drinking or eating them. I could be mistaken, though. Most of what I heard of her yelling match with miss Seas about the perils of drugged food centered around 'spicing' things up. So I might just be making assumptions on what she had."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.447678 >>447679
>>447677
"Seekkill's seen things moving, and I volunteered to help him look around for what might be doing it. Mister Chip and Sateo are going to help out as well, since they work around the ship, but I feel that a fifth member of the troupe would balance things out a bit."
"Seekkill's seen things moving, and I volunteered to help him look around for what might be doing it. Mister Chip and Sateo are going to help out as well, since they work around the ship, but I feel that a fifth member of the troupe would balance things out a bit."