>>559289
"Troubled."
>>559290
Sure, we can say they were dropped off here.
He hasn't started work on repairing Crux. His… arm? Is waving aimlessly around as he mumbles.
>>559292
This is an undead servant. It is awaiting its master. Perhaps it could be freed of its thralldom by the removal of the Cursed Seal on its neck.
>>559291
Stretched out on the deck, chewing on a piece of hay.
>>559293
Marsh is in his chambers.
"Troubled."
>>559290
Sure, we can say they were dropped off here.
He hasn't started work on repairing Crux. His… arm? Is waving aimlessly around as he mumbles.
>>559292
This is an undead servant. It is awaiting its master. Perhaps it could be freed of its thralldom by the removal of the Cursed Seal on its neck.
>>559291
Stretched out on the deck, chewing on a piece of hay.
>>559293
Marsh is in his chambers.
>>559305
"Well, to come over there would require standing up, and as you may have noticed from our repeated meetings, I am shockingly lazy."
>>559306
"I don't know. I need advice."
>>559307
Unlike most still-barren cabins, he's already filled his with junk and baubles. Papers. Trinkets. Spare armor and clothes. Books.
>>559308
"She had a huge skeleton with her, didn't you see?"
"Well, to come over there would require standing up, and as you may have noticed from our repeated meetings, I am shockingly lazy."
>>559306
"I don't know. I need advice."
>>559307
Unlike most still-barren cabins, he's already filled his with junk and baubles. Papers. Trinkets. Spare armor and clothes. Books.
>>559308
"She had a huge skeleton with her, didn't you see?"
>>559323
She has departed since then.
>>559322
Eventually you locate her back in your cabin. She was curled up on your old clothes that you wore before the dress uniform. Specifically your vest.
>>559324
"Not particularly, I'm afraid. It's a topic that has come up much of late. I suppose death will do that to ponies."
>>559325
"It was not comfortable."
She has departed since then.
>>559322
Eventually you locate her back in your cabin. She was curled up on your old clothes that you wore before the dress uniform. Specifically your vest.
>>559324
"Not particularly, I'm afraid. It's a topic that has come up much of late. I suppose death will do that to ponies."
>>559325
"It was not comfortable."
>>559331
"I don't think so."
With that, he suddenly stands up, causing you to slide off, and he walks off.
>>559332
"Maybe. You were a Solar, right? Or your family is? That's an interesting faith. Maybe the only one that interests me. Much more than Celestial."
>>559333
Manako, Fly, and Selena are here in Selena's lab.
"I don't think so."
With that, he suddenly stands up, causing you to slide off, and he walks off.
>>559332
"Maybe. You were a Solar, right? Or your family is? That's an interesting faith. Maybe the only one that interests me. Much more than Celestial."
>>559333
Manako, Fly, and Selena are here in Selena's lab.
>>559342
You pull it out of your bag. Where to?
>>559343
"Are you familiar with the central dogma of Solar worship? Or too many Sundays spent day dreaming?"
>>559344
She slowly stirs.
"Hmmm? Oh… good morning, idiot."
>>559346
She is still curled up in a ball.
It's questionable how much liberty undead thralls have to say 'no', even if intelligent. And you're not totally sure this thrall is very smart, either. Maybe you can make better ones with more practice…
You pull it out of your bag. Where to?
>>559343
"Are you familiar with the central dogma of Solar worship? Or too many Sundays spent day dreaming?"
>>559344
She slowly stirs.
"Hmmm? Oh… good morning, idiot."
>>559346
She is still curled up in a ball.
It's questionable how much liberty undead thralls have to say 'no', even if intelligent. And you're not totally sure this thrall is very smart, either. Maybe you can make better ones with more practice…
>>559350
Solars believe that Celestia was merely a profit of the sun's divine might, but she was led astray and became a false divine, like the other domains. They believe that after your consciousness fades from the void, you can finally move on to the next life. Preserving your soul through lingering in one of the afterlife domains is merely a distraction to keep you from moving on.
>>559351
She bounces a bit.
>>559353
Just going to leave a golden apple out here? Better keep an eye on it.
>>559355
"Idiot, I was only using them because there were no better options!"
Solars believe that Celestia was merely a profit of the sun's divine might, but she was led astray and became a false divine, like the other domains. They believe that after your consciousness fades from the void, you can finally move on to the next life. Preserving your soul through lingering in one of the afterlife domains is merely a distraction to keep you from moving on.
>>559351
She bounces a bit.
>>559353
Just going to leave a golden apple out here? Better keep an eye on it.
>>559355
"Idiot, I was only using them because there were no better options!"
>>559360
I smirk.
"Dont worry about using them. perhaps I'll get a blanket from the spare Sailcloth we have here in the ships. We can use those." I cuddle her a bit tighter.
"Say, want to meet the commodore later? I am planning to introduce you as a shiban doge who knows her way around Neighpon."
I smirk.
"Dont worry about using them. perhaps I'll get a blanket from the spare Sailcloth we have here in the ships. We can use those." I cuddle her a bit tighter.
"Say, want to meet the commodore later? I am planning to introduce you as a shiban doge who knows her way around Neighpon."
>>559374
"She is both things, Fly.
She is your minion, and she is your captive.
And the commodore doesn't like captives. But we have left port already…"
Sigh.
"I will go have a talk with him. You keep your minion safe for now, okay?
And keep the paper on her head!
But never do this again without warning!"
"She is both things, Fly.
She is your minion, and she is your captive.
And the commodore doesn't like captives. But we have left port already…"
Sigh.
"I will go have a talk with him. You keep your minion safe for now, okay?
And keep the paper on her head!
But never do this again without warning!"
>>559416
"Are those really the only two ways to seduce a girl you see?
Making her change her mind, for good, is a matter of subtelty.
And what we can say to her depends, in no small part, to what the commodore will have to say on the task.
Of course I don't want her to go around kidnapping civilians and cursing them, who do you think you are talking to?"
"Are those really the only two ways to seduce a girl you see?
Making her change her mind, for good, is a matter of subtelty.
And what we can say to her depends, in no small part, to what the commodore will have to say on the task.
Of course I don't want her to go around kidnapping civilians and cursing them, who do you think you are talking to?"
>>559426
"Lady Selena, I'd like to remind you, this is but a temporary engagement.
Soon, Ichi will fall, and this war will be over. And then, we won't be bound by our letter of marque anymore.
Now, I do hope it doesn't happen, but if we can't find another engagement, well, then this will make us pirates.
And if you think taking a single dog prisoner is bad, you might not have listened to those pirate stories as well as you said."
"Lady Selena, I'd like to remind you, this is but a temporary engagement.
Soon, Ichi will fall, and this war will be over. And then, we won't be bound by our letter of marque anymore.
Now, I do hope it doesn't happen, but if we can't find another engagement, well, then this will make us pirates.
And if you think taking a single dog prisoner is bad, you might not have listened to those pirate stories as well as you said."
>>559458
"They practice Solar worship and believe that Celestia was merely a prophet of the sun's divine might, but that she was led astray and became a 'false' divine, like the other domains. They also believe that after your consciousness fades from the void, you can finally move on to the next life. Preserving your soul through lingering in one of the 'false' afterlife domains is merely a distraction to keep you from moving on."
"They practice Solar worship and believe that Celestia was merely a prophet of the sun's divine might, but that she was led astray and became a 'false' divine, like the other domains. They also believe that after your consciousness fades from the void, you can finally move on to the next life. Preserving your soul through lingering in one of the 'false' afterlife domains is merely a distraction to keep you from moving on."
>>559577
"I don't worship her as the Celestials do, and there were some Celestials who treated us bad back in Dawnwood because we weren't Celestials. But that doesn't mean Princess Celestia is bad. Without her Equestria would have fallen into Chaos and Eternal Night long ago. And she raises the Sun every day, the whole world benefits from that, not just Equestria."
"I don't worship her as the Celestials do, and there were some Celestials who treated us bad back in Dawnwood because we weren't Celestials. But that doesn't mean Princess Celestia is bad. Without her Equestria would have fallen into Chaos and Eternal Night long ago. And she raises the Sun every day, the whole world benefits from that, not just Equestria."
>>559582
"Oh no, an actual follower of princess Luna. There were four of them to be exact. One of them a mere child with incredible magic powers… another a seapony who could transform into a normal pony and speak Equestrian.
… It is a shame they are gone. They were an interesting group of peculiar individuals."
"Oh no, an actual follower of princess Luna. There were four of them to be exact. One of them a mere child with incredible magic powers… another a seapony who could transform into a normal pony and speak Equestrian.
… It is a shame they are gone. They were an interesting group of peculiar individuals."
>>559592
"There are those who see her as that, yes, but most see her as merely… misguided. I myself do not think she is 'evil' per se either. Good and evil are such subjective matters in any case. I do think she is likely not as kind and almighty as the Celestials wish us to believe."
I cock my head.
"But you… do you think I am evil?"
"There are those who see her as that, yes, but most see her as merely… misguided. I myself do not think she is 'evil' per se either. Good and evil are such subjective matters in any case. I do think she is likely not as kind and almighty as the Celestials wish us to believe."
I cock my head.
"But you… do you think I am evil?"
>>559594
"Let us be honest. We may be privateers now, but we all used to be pirates. And you know what it is that pirates do, do you not?"
Give her a look.
"I will not deny the fact that innocent ponies have died because of us. Did I want them to die? Of course not, I certainly do not enjoy to see suffering of any kind. But they are dead nonetheless."
"Let us be honest. We may be privateers now, but we all used to be pirates. And you know what it is that pirates do, do you not?"
Give her a look.
"I will not deny the fact that innocent ponies have died because of us. Did I want them to die? Of course not, I certainly do not enjoy to see suffering of any kind. But they are dead nonetheless."
>>559595
"Well you're a pirate, but I thin, from everything I've seen of you that you're not a bloodthirsty pirate like the tales. I think that you're like me, you became a pirate not to pillage and hurt ponies but to get out of a bad situation and you're making the best of it as you can."
I shift my weight.
"Think about Awa, there would have been other pirates who would have taken that writ, maybe they'd have plundered that first town and killed all the ponies there. At least we left them alive, we even went out of our way to keep them alive! That is sort of good right?"
"Well you're a pirate, but I thin, from everything I've seen of you that you're not a bloodthirsty pirate like the tales. I think that you're like me, you became a pirate not to pillage and hurt ponies but to get out of a bad situation and you're making the best of it as you can."
I shift my weight.
"Think about Awa, there would have been other pirates who would have taken that writ, maybe they'd have plundered that first town and killed all the ponies there. At least we left them alive, we even went out of our way to keep them alive! That is sort of good right?"
>>559602
"Could you… inquire about her feelings of this current course we are following? She is the most senior officer around aside from the commodore, so knowing her stance on this privateering business we are delving into could be useful. I would ask her myself but… I do not wish to arouse any suspicion. In truth, I am curious to understand how she would hoofle the fleet if she were to succeed Fullmaster Abilio when he retires, which he has made obvious that he eventually will."
"Could you… inquire about her feelings of this current course we are following? She is the most senior officer around aside from the commodore, so knowing her stance on this privateering business we are delving into could be useful. I would ask her myself but… I do not wish to arouse any suspicion. In truth, I am curious to understand how she would hoofle the fleet if she were to succeed Fullmaster Abilio when he retires, which he has made obvious that he eventually will."
>>559649
The PC's who are present. Rosemary or Wark might be around too. The kids likely aren't.
"Our recent victory in Shiba and the return of the Seaworthy seem like events worth celebrating. Killing that assassin will yield us a fine bounty indeed."
>>559652
>>559651
>>559650
"A mere pool of six sided dice for us to roll. I was going to propose a little game of truth or dare."
I smirk.
The PC's who are present. Rosemary or Wark might be around too. The kids likely aren't.
"Our recent victory in Shiba and the return of the Seaworthy seem like events worth celebrating. Killing that assassin will yield us a fine bounty indeed."
>>559652
>>559651
>>559650
"A mere pool of six sided dice for us to roll. I was going to propose a little game of truth or dare."
I smirk.
>>559664
"That works too."
>>559663
"Former ship of the mutineering captain Umlock, yes. Fast speed, light cannons, great durability… and a customized bow for ramming actions."
>>559662
>>559663
>>559665
"My my…"
I smirk.
"So many choices… Miss Emrille? How about you entertain us with the story of your first romantic conquest?"
"That works too."
>>559663
"Former ship of the mutineering captain Umlock, yes. Fast speed, light cannons, great durability… and a customized bow for ramming actions."
>>559662
>>559663
>>559665
"My my…"
I smirk.
"So many choices… Miss Emrille? How about you entertain us with the story of your first romantic conquest?"
>>559667
>>559670
>>559671
Damnit.
Sip of my tea.
"Well, it doesn't have a happy ending, so I'll keep it short. When I was just a filly on the streets, I was with this another filly called Palm Tree. Y'know, we did all kinds of shit kids do to get their minds off of the shit that we lived in. I was totally crushing on her, but I didn't really realize that at the time. Then one night we were really bored, and we somehow got the idea to… well, try things we saw the adult ponies did."
Snicker.
"And that's when I had my first kiss. It seems weird, thinking back. We didn't even use tongue!"
>>559670
>>559671
Damnit.
Sip of my tea.
"Well, it doesn't have a happy ending, so I'll keep it short. When I was just a filly on the streets, I was with this another filly called Palm Tree. Y'know, we did all kinds of shit kids do to get their minds off of the shit that we lived in. I was totally crushing on her, but I didn't really realize that at the time. Then one night we were really bored, and we somehow got the idea to… well, try things we saw the adult ponies did."
Snicker.
"And that's when I had my first kiss. It seems weird, thinking back. We didn't even use tongue!"
>>559690
"I know right." I grin.
>>559687
"Ooohh.. you got to be clearer sir Tree, but anyway."
"If by technicalities, if you mean by a real fight it was with this griffon who wanted to shank me in the gut. Almost got me too if I did not shanked her wing bone and crippled her wings in the process."
"Hmmm… now that I try to recall it, it was like… a blur. I acted through instinct and before I knew it she was shuddering on the floor and looking at me intensely before the watcher told us its time to scram."
"Not really brimming in action and suspense I tell you but for me, the first time fighting is really a tense one. You really dont know who will be the one standing in the end, you know what I mean sir Tree?" I stroke my chin.
>>559689
"Aahhh… that is another story LH." I grin.
"I know right." I grin.
>>559687
"Ooohh.. you got to be clearer sir Tree, but anyway."
"If by technicalities, if you mean by a real fight it was with this griffon who wanted to shank me in the gut. Almost got me too if I did not shanked her wing bone and crippled her wings in the process."
"Hmmm… now that I try to recall it, it was like… a blur. I acted through instinct and before I knew it she was shuddering on the floor and looking at me intensely before the watcher told us its time to scram."
"Not really brimming in action and suspense I tell you but for me, the first time fighting is really a tense one. You really dont know who will be the one standing in the end, you know what I mean sir Tree?" I stroke my chin.
>>559689
"Aahhh… that is another story LH." I grin.
>>559703
>>559706
I fumed
"Uggghh…. it was that one time in a lunar temple, we are delving through treasures and one of the treasures is an altar that can change someone's gender. Talk about these Lunarians being… weird." I gulp.
"But since it is a treasure, we did acquire it. Who knows when it will be useful."
>>559706
I fumed
"Uggghh…. it was that one time in a lunar temple, we are delving through treasures and one of the treasures is an altar that can change someone's gender. Talk about these Lunarians being… weird." I gulp.
"But since it is a treasure, we did acquire it. Who knows when it will be useful."
>>559769
"A few thousands against a few hundreads.
I was amongst the few hundreads, leading the defense of this little Keep in central equestria.
Enclosed in the side of a mountain, only one way in and one way out.
We all knew our end a mile away. Death by starvation and diseases as our evemy waited at the gates.
But it was not the way we were meant to go.
So I organized our militia in a spearhead formation which took our enemies by surprise, and we were able to get a messanger through, telling our allies to come in haste.
This is where things get ugly.
We had unsealed the massive iron door keeping us from them, the thousands from the hundreads.
That was the day, we had to hold the line.
Once the messanger moved, we knew it'd take him one day to reach his destination.
One more day for our allied vanguard to reach us, two more for the rest of the army to find us.
And so for three days, four hundread mares and stallions fought four thousands, and I screamed until my throat fell off.
To this day, there is no conquest I'd not give up, no siege I'd not renounce, to relieve those two days in hell."
"A few thousands against a few hundreads.
I was amongst the few hundreads, leading the defense of this little Keep in central equestria.
Enclosed in the side of a mountain, only one way in and one way out.
We all knew our end a mile away. Death by starvation and diseases as our evemy waited at the gates.
But it was not the way we were meant to go.
So I organized our militia in a spearhead formation which took our enemies by surprise, and we were able to get a messanger through, telling our allies to come in haste.
This is where things get ugly.
We had unsealed the massive iron door keeping us from them, the thousands from the hundreads.
That was the day, we had to hold the line.
Once the messanger moved, we knew it'd take him one day to reach his destination.
One more day for our allied vanguard to reach us, two more for the rest of the army to find us.
And so for three days, four hundread mares and stallions fought four thousands, and I screamed until my throat fell off.
To this day, there is no conquest I'd not give up, no siege I'd not renounce, to relieve those two days in hell."
>>559806
>>559807
>>559808
>>559809
"Well, one day I was dying for some cake. I fished out a cake, but I was really, really hungry so I fished out another one. That was no cake that came out."
Dramatic pause.
"I put my hoof in there and I pulled out…well first came out a tentacle, then another, then another, then a slimy head with 6 eyes and then 4 mouths. It was glowing in all kinds of weird colors. I screamed and dropped it, it fell back down in there and was gone again."
I shudder.
"I still wonder sometime where the hell that thing came from, since my hat can only pull out things that exist somewhere in the world…"
>>559807
>>559808
>>559809
"Well, one day I was dying for some cake. I fished out a cake, but I was really, really hungry so I fished out another one. That was no cake that came out."
Dramatic pause.
"I put my hoof in there and I pulled out…well first came out a tentacle, then another, then another, then a slimy head with 6 eyes and then 4 mouths. It was glowing in all kinds of weird colors. I screamed and dropped it, it fell back down in there and was gone again."
I shudder.
"I still wonder sometime where the hell that thing came from, since my hat can only pull out things that exist somewhere in the world…"
>>559831
Nopo's gone right?
"Alright! Looks like calling luck really works."
I then ponder and look around.
>>559827
"We didnt have a dare yet so let me start." I smile slyly.
I then gather a shot of rum for both of us and show it to her.
"Alright LightHeart. Either you'll drink or you'll… hmmm…. let me preen one of your wings."
Nopo's gone right?
"Alright! Looks like calling luck really works."
I then ponder and look around.
>>559827
"We didnt have a dare yet so let me start." I smile slyly.
I then gather a shot of rum for both of us and show it to her.
"Alright LightHeart. Either you'll drink or you'll… hmmm…. let me preen one of your wings."
>>559853
"Hmmm…"
I think for a moment, deciding on what to say.
"One thing that truly struck me back in the day and which I still remember as if it were yesterday was when my heart gave out for the first time. I was quite young back then and had no idea what was going on, which was of course very scary. To feel death's tendrils pull at you at that age… it was not a good experience at all. Luckily, I was treated in time and recovered in a few days. Still, the news hit quite hard."
"Hmmm…"
I think for a moment, deciding on what to say.
"One thing that truly struck me back in the day and which I still remember as if it were yesterday was when my heart gave out for the first time. I was quite young back then and had no idea what was going on, which was of course very scary. To feel death's tendrils pull at you at that age… it was not a good experience at all. Luckily, I was treated in time and recovered in a few days. Still, the news hit quite hard."
>>560118
You locate him on deck. You're surprised to see him dragging a cannon into position all on his own, which is tough for a pegasus to do alone. He looks like he's bulked up considerably since you last saw him. Also odd is that he saw you coming and didn't react at all, positive or negative.
>>559409
"Well, Elementalism is certainly quite popular here in the provinces of Neighpon. I think in a way it is fitting that this disparate land should find its faith in a disparate religion."
>>559392
"Hmph. That's a little bit personal isn't it? And even if it wasn't, you don't think you could have figured it out just from being around me on your own? I guess I shouldn't expect much about of you when it comes to brains, though! I am a great chef, not that you'll ever get to eat my bento, that is!"
You locate him on deck. You're surprised to see him dragging a cannon into position all on his own, which is tough for a pegasus to do alone. He looks like he's bulked up considerably since you last saw him. Also odd is that he saw you coming and didn't react at all, positive or negative.
>>559409
"Well, Elementalism is certainly quite popular here in the provinces of Neighpon. I think in a way it is fitting that this disparate land should find its faith in a disparate religion."
>>559392
"Hmph. That's a little bit personal isn't it? And even if it wasn't, you don't think you could have figured it out just from being around me on your own? I guess I shouldn't expect much about of you when it comes to brains, though! I am a great chef, not that you'll ever get to eat my bento, that is!"
>>559394
He's gone to Light Heart's room. He knocks on the door and someone lets him in.
>>560123
"Putting in a few extra hours. The other workers are taking a break because there's technically no work to do right now, but I figure one can always find extra work to do. After this I'm going to be working on my aim for the next six or eight hours, then it's back to the grindstone. Think I'm gonna ask the commodore for some more hours. I get a little antsy without something to work on."
>>560125
"They say the Forbidden City is quite spectacular in itself, but that's somewhere I don't think any of us will ever see. Foreigners, after all. Still… it was interesting to visit this place. It was certainly something different. With the way that Equestria incorporates the cultures of the mainland, it is refreshing to see something new."
He's gone to Light Heart's room. He knocks on the door and someone lets him in.
>>560123
"Putting in a few extra hours. The other workers are taking a break because there's technically no work to do right now, but I figure one can always find extra work to do. After this I'm going to be working on my aim for the next six or eight hours, then it's back to the grindstone. Think I'm gonna ask the commodore for some more hours. I get a little antsy without something to work on."
>>560125
"They say the Forbidden City is quite spectacular in itself, but that's somewhere I don't think any of us will ever see. Foreigners, after all. Still… it was interesting to visit this place. It was certainly something different. With the way that Equestria incorporates the cultures of the mainland, it is refreshing to see something new."
>>560127
Hm… odd, you don't hear anything, and frankly this wood isn't THAT thick. Roll perception.
>>560128
"Nah. I feel great since I ditched those other two loser thirds of me. The gains have been great. And let me tell you, I have a whole new appreciation for all the nutrients that the gruel served here has."
>>560129
I already replied to you! see >>560121
>>560130
"I think Equestria strives to expand their borders every day. I would not be surprised to learn they annex Neighpon and Poneland-Lehuania, though perhaps not in our lifetimes."
Hm… odd, you don't hear anything, and frankly this wood isn't THAT thick. Roll perception.
>>560128
"Nah. I feel great since I ditched those other two loser thirds of me. The gains have been great. And let me tell you, I have a whole new appreciation for all the nutrients that the gruel served here has."
>>560129
I already replied to you! see >>560121
>>560130
"I think Equestria strives to expand their borders every day. I would not be surprised to learn they annex Neighpon and Poneland-Lehuania, though perhaps not in our lifetimes."
>>560132
"Yes, I suppose
>>560133
He laughs and starts talking in Neighponese, then Prench, then Germane (which sounds weirdly familiar), then Oddomane, then Ponish, then Dog.
"Turns out we have native speakers from nearly everywhere in the menial corps. I think after I finish the rest of the reading material I've got I'm going to start on dead languages. Northern, Tartarian, that kinda stuff. It's good. Brain muscle."
>>560134
You examine the door closely. Some sort of enchantment has been placed on it by the corps of engineers. Interesting. That said, it may not be impossible to pick with the right tools, or just to smash it in if you're in a big hurry.
>>560135
"Idiot! It's a very important type of packed food! And I can make seafood too. These ponies better have not turned you into a vegetarian!"
"Yes, I suppose
>>560133
He laughs and starts talking in Neighponese, then Prench, then Germane (which sounds weirdly familiar), then Oddomane, then Ponish, then Dog.
"Turns out we have native speakers from nearly everywhere in the menial corps. I think after I finish the rest of the reading material I've got I'm going to start on dead languages. Northern, Tartarian, that kinda stuff. It's good. Brain muscle."
>>560134
You examine the door closely. Some sort of enchantment has been placed on it by the corps of engineers. Interesting. That said, it may not be impossible to pick with the right tools, or just to smash it in if you're in a big hurry.
>>560135
"Idiot! It's a very important type of packed food! And I can make seafood too. These ponies better have not turned you into a vegetarian!"
>>560138
You'll need to do research and collection! How exciting! Not something that can be done quickly, but it might be worth the investment, assuming you ever want to blatantly break fleet rules and break into officers' quarters at some point.
>>560139
"Oh yeah. I feel better than ever."
He flexes. "A couple more days of this regimen and I bet I can take you in a shooting contest. And that's not to insult your skills, either, it's just that good."
You'll need to do research and collection! How exciting! Not something that can be done quickly, but it might be worth the investment, assuming you ever want to blatantly break fleet rules and break into officers' quarters at some point.
>>560139
"Oh yeah. I feel better than ever."
He flexes. "A couple more days of this regimen and I bet I can take you in a shooting contest. And that's not to insult your skills, either, it's just that good."
>>560142
"I learned that exhaustion is a state of mind. By expelling the weaker emotions from my mind and body I've been able to maximize my gains and keep myself sharp. What's the point of having feelings if you aren't going to be successful? Then you only feel miserable. So I kicked out my sense of anger and my sense of longing."
He thinks a moment. "I bet you ran into one of those idiots, and that's why you got confused. I'll go ahead and apologize for their weakness."
>>560141
"You know, I don't know. The Earth Ponies had a republic, and the Pegasi a military junta. No real heirs to either of those government types. And the Unicorns have apparently lost their last heir. I think it's more likely that the whole thing undergoes some sort of democratic revolution, but at this point Celestia just controls the minds of her countrymen too well."
"I learned that exhaustion is a state of mind. By expelling the weaker emotions from my mind and body I've been able to maximize my gains and keep myself sharp. What's the point of having feelings if you aren't going to be successful? Then you only feel miserable. So I kicked out my sense of anger and my sense of longing."
He thinks a moment. "I bet you ran into one of those idiots, and that's why you got confused. I'll go ahead and apologize for their weakness."
>>560141
"You know, I don't know. The Earth Ponies had a republic, and the Pegasi a military junta. No real heirs to either of those government types. And the Unicorns have apparently lost their last heir. I think it's more likely that the whole thing undergoes some sort of democratic revolution, but at this point Celestia just controls the minds of her countrymen too well."
>>560149
Pegasus
"She keeps a tight hold on the reins of the military as it is. Movp was a good griffon, if you knew him as well as I did."
>>560147
Which?
>>560150
He chuckles. "Yeah, someone with emotions might think that. They're clouding your mind. But hey, if that's what you wanna do, that's what you wanna do. I don't begrudge you for that. In fact, I'm physically incapable of caring what you think."
>>560151
She laughs. "You idiot! No one wraps oysters in turkey bacon!"
Pegasus
"She keeps a tight hold on the reins of the military as it is. Movp was a good griffon, if you knew him as well as I did."
>>560147
Which?
>>560150
He chuckles. "Yeah, someone with emotions might think that. They're clouding your mind. But hey, if that's what you wanna do, that's what you wanna do. I don't begrudge you for that. In fact, I'm physically incapable of caring what you think."
>>560151
She laughs. "You idiot! No one wraps oysters in turkey bacon!"
>>560154
Roll to search.
>>560153
"A pity, I liked him. You know he managed to distract Landgrave's pack of sycophants for us while September and I retreated downstairs? I would've liked to take them out right then and there, but she had been badly injured by a stray cannonball and we had to meet up with Puzzle first."
Roll to search.
>>560153
"A pity, I liked him. You know he managed to distract Landgrave's pack of sycophants for us while September and I retreated downstairs? I would've liked to take them out right then and there, but she had been badly injured by a stray cannonball and we had to meet up with Puzzle first."
>>560156
"What good is there in being strong, skilled, intelligent, multilingual, and moving up the career ladder? Dunno, I'll get back to you when I have an answer for that."
>>560157
By interrogating menials, you're able to determine the source of the rumors. Apparently it's just a temporary storage room, but there's a big padlock on it. Clearly there are plans to move whatever is inside to a different location where it will be more secure later on.
>>560158
"Yes, Shiba is famous for its great meat buffets. It's not a pony city at all."
>>560159
"Always rubbed me the wrong way. If it were up to me, I'd have Topaz for Commodore. Now there's a straight shooter. Her senses about Landgrave and Umlock were right from the start."
"What good is there in being strong, skilled, intelligent, multilingual, and moving up the career ladder? Dunno, I'll get back to you when I have an answer for that."
>>560157
By interrogating menials, you're able to determine the source of the rumors. Apparently it's just a temporary storage room, but there's a big padlock on it. Clearly there are plans to move whatever is inside to a different location where it will be more secure later on.
>>560158
"Yes, Shiba is famous for its great meat buffets. It's not a pony city at all."
>>560159
"Always rubbed me the wrong way. If it were up to me, I'd have Topaz for Commodore. Now there's a straight shooter. Her senses about Landgrave and Umlock were right from the start."
>>560164
It's a stocky, lightly armored ship with crossbeams reinforcing it and providing light cover against cannonballs. There are a number of gangplanks and hanging ropes, clearly to facilitate easier crossing. There's even a large old orb in the middle of it, for teleport-boarding, you imagine. It has large, angular sails, but they don't appear to be particularly special. The prow is highly angular as well, jutting out with a heavy, metal filed point which is intended for use in ramming. The ship doesn't weigh itself down with a large hold or any cannons besides a couple chase guns at the bow. If you'd like to investigate belowdecks, you can.
>>560165
It takes several minutes to articulate it open, but eventually it clicks. Not too bad.
>>560166
"Yes, she was training a successor, but apparently he died as well in the battle."
>>560167
"Yes? Come in."
>>560168
He shrugs and goes back to his work.
>>560169
Okay.
It's a stocky, lightly armored ship with crossbeams reinforcing it and providing light cover against cannonballs. There are a number of gangplanks and hanging ropes, clearly to facilitate easier crossing. There's even a large old orb in the middle of it, for teleport-boarding, you imagine. It has large, angular sails, but they don't appear to be particularly special. The prow is highly angular as well, jutting out with a heavy, metal filed point which is intended for use in ramming. The ship doesn't weigh itself down with a large hold or any cannons besides a couple chase guns at the bow. If you'd like to investigate belowdecks, you can.
>>560165
It takes several minutes to articulate it open, but eventually it clicks. Not too bad.
>>560166
"Yes, she was training a successor, but apparently he died as well in the battle."
>>560167
"Yes? Come in."
>>560168
He shrugs and goes back to his work.
>>560169
Okay.
>>560170
Enter and nod as a sign of respect.
"Sir Abilio, I would like to recommend a member of the fleet."
I then show him Flora.
"Her name is Flora, a Shiban who insist to be aboard our ship. Besides being a great chef, she is well explored thus making her knowledgeable of Neighpons geography and places of interest."
Enter and nod as a sign of respect.
"Sir Abilio, I would like to recommend a member of the fleet."
I then show him Flora.
"Her name is Flora, a Shiban who insist to be aboard our ship. Besides being a great chef, she is well explored thus making her knowledgeable of Neighpons geography and places of interest."
>>560171
"Some Diamond Dog, I never spoke to him at length, I don't even remember his name."
>>560172
"Come in."
>>560173
There isn't a hold, but there is a quartermaster's chambers that run the length of the third level down, which is odd. It's set behind a heavy iron door with extra locks and reinforcements. Behind that there's a small dining nook and a large brig plus a ladder access to the lowest levels of the ships. There are a lot of chains and other apparatuses. It would be a suitable brig or slave pens. Heading down the ladder, it appears to access a secret floor between the brig and the lowest bunkhouse level that is actually very squat and uncomfortable to stand – there are benches with place to attach chains and oars. The ship can gain extra speed by using slaves (or menials, though conditions down here are terrible) to row. This also means that the Seaworth is immune to doldrums which normally completely neutralize a vessel.
"Yes, I've met her. What's the issue?"
>>560174
She puffs out her chest. "I am pretty great."
Abilio glances between her and you, then shrugs. "Well, if you vouch for her, then I trust your judgment. Frankly she looks more useful than the last recruit you brought me."
Flora gives you a questioning look.
>>560175
Eh..? It's just an ancient-looking large, stone block. The block itself is a trapezoidal prism shape. It seems to thrum with magical energy.
>>559391
Crux is already "glowing" – or whatever the opposite of glowing is, because his dark aura is back. The muck-covered pony has already pieced together his top half and he is already crawling about, mumbling about curses as he attaches leg bones.
Scarab mumbles his usual mumbles to Manako, but they're unintelligible.
>>560177
"Quite spirited she is in more ways than one, hm?"
"Some Diamond Dog, I never spoke to him at length, I don't even remember his name."
>>560172
"Come in."
>>560173
There isn't a hold, but there is a quartermaster's chambers that run the length of the third level down, which is odd. It's set behind a heavy iron door with extra locks and reinforcements. Behind that there's a small dining nook and a large brig plus a ladder access to the lowest levels of the ships. There are a lot of chains and other apparatuses. It would be a suitable brig or slave pens. Heading down the ladder, it appears to access a secret floor between the brig and the lowest bunkhouse level that is actually very squat and uncomfortable to stand – there are benches with place to attach chains and oars. The ship can gain extra speed by using slaves (or menials, though conditions down here are terrible) to row. This also means that the Seaworth is immune to doldrums which normally completely neutralize a vessel.
"Yes, I've met her. What's the issue?"
>>560174
She puffs out her chest. "I am pretty great."
Abilio glances between her and you, then shrugs. "Well, if you vouch for her, then I trust your judgment. Frankly she looks more useful than the last recruit you brought me."
Flora gives you a questioning look.
>>560175
Eh..? It's just an ancient-looking large, stone block. The block itself is a trapezoidal prism shape. It seems to thrum with magical energy.
>>559391
Crux is already "glowing" – or whatever the opposite of glowing is, because his dark aura is back. The muck-covered pony has already pieced together his top half and he is already crawling about, mumbling about curses as he attaches leg bones.
Scarab mumbles his usual mumbles to Manako, but they're unintelligible.
>>560177
"Quite spirited she is in more ways than one, hm?"
>>560178
We should convert this place. Why a secret floor when we could raise the ceiling, eating slightly into the useless slave pens above to make it a decent, if not comfortable, workplace?
"She took part in raiding actions.
Admirable job, sure, she didn't even die.
But she brought back a prisoner. Shiban dog hexed under her control."
We should convert this place. Why a secret floor when we could raise the ceiling, eating slightly into the useless slave pens above to make it a decent, if not comfortable, workplace?
"She took part in raiding actions.
Admirable job, sure, she didn't even die.
But she brought back a prisoner. Shiban dog hexed under her control."
>>560179
"The dark scarcely does not conceal mystery I find."
>>560180
"We may just have to end up dealing in real currencies instead of our own until we find a new one. The benefit of doubloons was naturally the control over currency and no risk of magical tracking."
>>560182
"For a time, what is it?"
>>560183
It betrays few secrets merely from observing it, other than it's obviously magical. You could search it for hidden compartments, but you know touching magic artifacts can be dangerous. Do it anyway?
>>560185
The slave pens do not border the hidden floor. The ladder cuts through a couple floors from the quartermaster level straight to the hidden level above the bilge. You'd be cutting into sleeping quarters.
–
He groans. "She couldn't just raid a graveyard or something? Does the representative from Awa know?"
>>560186
"The doctor. Though she has been doing better since locking herself in that room…"
"The dark scarcely does not conceal mystery I find."
>>560180
"We may just have to end up dealing in real currencies instead of our own until we find a new one. The benefit of doubloons was naturally the control over currency and no risk of magical tracking."
>>560182
"For a time, what is it?"
>>560183
It betrays few secrets merely from observing it, other than it's obviously magical. You could search it for hidden compartments, but you know touching magic artifacts can be dangerous. Do it anyway?
>>560185
The slave pens do not border the hidden floor. The ladder cuts through a couple floors from the quartermaster level straight to the hidden level above the bilge. You'd be cutting into sleeping quarters.
–
He groans. "She couldn't just raid a graveyard or something? Does the representative from Awa know?"
>>560186
"The doctor. Though she has been doing better since locking herself in that room…"
>>560188
We should discuss these slave pens at length with Abilio. Remodel them into sleeping quarters.
"No. But the rumor is spreading especially since Selena was the first to learn about it.
I've sent Manako to watch over the girl, told her not to release the dog for the moment.
She's rather… Attached to her."
We should discuss these slave pens at length with Abilio. Remodel them into sleeping quarters.
"No. But the rumor is spreading especially since Selena was the first to learn about it.
I've sent Manako to watch over the girl, told her not to release the dog for the moment.
She's rather… Attached to her."
>>560190
"Yes, that's hm…"
He looks through some papers. "Magic Bullet. Joined us recently, very distinguished career since then. He's the prime choice for new duty officer."
>>560191
You slam against the wall of the room, painfully and loudly.
It must be some kind of repulsion artifact. You have an aching head…. and, well, everything. You did just slam into a wall after all. How bad are you hurt? Roll perception.
>>560192
"I'm going to set aside any ethical quarrels I have at the moment because frankly they're not relevant compared to keeping the Daimyo of Awa happy. Tell Fly that if the Daimyo or his representative learns of this, I'm going to have her quartered and thrown into the sea. Ugh… well, maybe don't say all of that, she is just a child. Yet… Frankly I'd do it. We can't afford to lose this commission and I don't know what might upset the daimyo. Don't let the representative see it. In fact, maybe throw it overboard before she gets more attached to it or something. Why didn't you graverob? That's so much easier to get away with…"
>>560193
Eventually he's all pieced back together.
"Who dares help me put my legs back together? I curse you with laughter!"
He tickles below your wings.
>>560194
"Good day."
>>560195
"Maybe. She did seem a bit… out of it for a long time. At first I thought she was an imbecile, but she seems clearheaded now. Perhaps she was merely a drunk."
Flora looks at you curiously.
>>560196
"That would hardly be a mystery, would it?"
"Yes, that's hm…"
He looks through some papers. "Magic Bullet. Joined us recently, very distinguished career since then. He's the prime choice for new duty officer."
>>560191
You slam against the wall of the room, painfully and loudly.
It must be some kind of repulsion artifact. You have an aching head…. and, well, everything. You did just slam into a wall after all. How bad are you hurt? Roll perception.
>>560192
"I'm going to set aside any ethical quarrels I have at the moment because frankly they're not relevant compared to keeping the Daimyo of Awa happy. Tell Fly that if the Daimyo or his representative learns of this, I'm going to have her quartered and thrown into the sea. Ugh… well, maybe don't say all of that, she is just a child. Yet… Frankly I'd do it. We can't afford to lose this commission and I don't know what might upset the daimyo. Don't let the representative see it. In fact, maybe throw it overboard before she gets more attached to it or something. Why didn't you graverob? That's so much easier to get away with…"
>>560193
Eventually he's all pieced back together.
"Who dares help me put my legs back together? I curse you with laughter!"
He tickles below your wings.
>>560194
"Good day."
>>560195
"Maybe. She did seem a bit… out of it for a long time. At first I thought she was an imbecile, but she seems clearheaded now. Perhaps she was merely a drunk."
Flora looks at you curiously.
>>560196
"That would hardly be a mystery, would it?"
>>560201
Nah… just a bruise or two you can explain away. But you have learned one thing for certain: this thing is definitely a repulsion altar, and if you keep messing with it you will probably be overheard.
Maybe it's a secret weapon or something.
>>560202
"Curse!"
>>560203
"Duty officers and quartermasters are traditionally drawn from the menial corps, much like the positions of fleet windmaster and chief engineer. I would hate to go against tradition."
>>560204
Your girls are here, and Rosemary is playing with Lilly while Adel goes unattended in her crib and Red and Grey play together.
Wark is chatting with Ciddir, who is laying on the bed.
>>560205
"Has she consulted with the one who calls himself the Fullmaster?"
>>560206
"I gave you my assessment already. We'll see how it pans out."
She gives a sour look.
Nah… just a bruise or two you can explain away. But you have learned one thing for certain: this thing is definitely a repulsion altar, and if you keep messing with it you will probably be overheard.
Maybe it's a secret weapon or something.
>>560202
"Curse!"
>>560203
"Duty officers and quartermasters are traditionally drawn from the menial corps, much like the positions of fleet windmaster and chief engineer. I would hate to go against tradition."
>>560204
Your girls are here, and Rosemary is playing with Lilly while Adel goes unattended in her crib and Red and Grey play together.
Wark is chatting with Ciddir, who is laying on the bed.
>>560205
"Has she consulted with the one who calls himself the Fullmaster?"
>>560206
"I gave you my assessment already. We'll see how it pans out."
She gives a sour look.
>>560200
"Happarently, she did this on her own.
Even snuck it on the fleet without us.
I was dead at the time, couldn't keep an eye on her.
It's entirely my fault, I should have endured more of their blows.
Sorry."
Bow in respect.
"I will find Fly."
Off to find fly!
And in the future, go see Abilio again!
>>560208
Where arth thou?
"Happarently, she did this on her own.
Even snuck it on the fleet without us.
I was dead at the time, couldn't keep an eye on her.
It's entirely my fault, I should have endured more of their blows.
Sorry."
Bow in respect.
"I will find Fly."
Off to find fly!
And in the future, go see Abilio again!
>>560208
Where arth thou?
>>560211
"The officers' corps will probably undergo some changes with the addition of a new ship. We will see."
>>560212
"A certain self-epithet of questionable definition."
>>560213
Ciddir seems a little uneasy, but Wark just chuckles. "News? We were just havin' a jaw. Arright then?"
Ciddir nods and wanders off.
>>560214
O…kay?
Abilio then.
>>560216
You carefully search the whole thing and determine there are no buttons, levers, switches, or hidden compartments.
>>560219
Where to?
"The officers' corps will probably undergo some changes with the addition of a new ship. We will see."
>>560212
"A certain self-epithet of questionable definition."
>>560213
Ciddir seems a little uneasy, but Wark just chuckles. "News? We were just havin' a jaw. Arright then?"
Ciddir nods and wanders off.
>>560214
O…kay?
Abilio then.
>>560216
You carefully search the whole thing and determine there are no buttons, levers, switches, or hidden compartments.
>>560219
Where to?
>>560221
"I don't know. I don't think he appreciates me! Maybe after I show off my skill."
>>560222
"Yes, though we already have one I'm afraid. The Hourglass is not large enough to necessitate a full captain, so Miss September will take the helm of the Seaworthy. In fact, I'm transplanting the entire command structure. Really, there's only any need for a Commander of the Hourglass."
>>560223
"Yes, the Seaworthy has long served the fleet as its principle boarding vessel. Traditionally the home of great warriors of skill and prowess. I am sure our cook, Salty Slugs, will be happy to have her back."
>>560224
You feel a bit more limber, but you're still sore. Walk it off, you suppose.
>>560225
"Aye, I suppose I asked fer Adel baselessly."
Then he gives you a little kiss on the nose. "Not that I regret it."
>>560226
"Titulature which is self-assessed."
"I don't know. I don't think he appreciates me! Maybe after I show off my skill."
>>560222
"Yes, though we already have one I'm afraid. The Hourglass is not large enough to necessitate a full captain, so Miss September will take the helm of the Seaworthy. In fact, I'm transplanting the entire command structure. Really, there's only any need for a Commander of the Hourglass."
>>560223
"Yes, the Seaworthy has long served the fleet as its principle boarding vessel. Traditionally the home of great warriors of skill and prowess. I am sure our cook, Salty Slugs, will be happy to have her back."
>>560224
You feel a bit more limber, but you're still sore. Walk it off, you suppose.
>>560225
"Aye, I suppose I asked fer Adel baselessly."
Then he gives you a little kiss on the nose. "Not that I regret it."
>>560226
"Titulature which is self-assessed."
>>560228
"Yes, which is why it was unnecessary to have mates and a captain for it. They were granted those titles as part of a need for a certain number of ranking officers for fleet traditions like moots."
>>560229
It's a stocky, lightly armored ship with crossbeams reinforcing it and providing light cover against cannonballs. There are a number of gangplanks and hanging ropes, clearly to facilitate easier crossing. There's even a large old orb in the middle of it, for teleport-boarding, you imagine. It has large, angular sails, but they don't appear to be particularly special. The prow is highly angular as well, jutting out with a heavy, metal filed point which is intended for use in ramming. The ship doesn't weigh itself down with a large hold or any cannons besides a couple chase guns at the bow. If you'd like to investigate belowdecks, you can.
"Yes, which is why it was unnecessary to have mates and a captain for it. They were granted those titles as part of a need for a certain number of ranking officers for fleet traditions like moots."
>>560229
It's a stocky, lightly armored ship with crossbeams reinforcing it and providing light cover against cannonballs. There are a number of gangplanks and hanging ropes, clearly to facilitate easier crossing. There's even a large old orb in the middle of it, for teleport-boarding, you imagine. It has large, angular sails, but they don't appear to be particularly special. The prow is highly angular as well, jutting out with a heavy, metal filed point which is intended for use in ramming. The ship doesn't weigh itself down with a large hold or any cannons besides a couple chase guns at the bow. If you'd like to investigate belowdecks, you can.
>>560230
"Speaking of, message came fer ya. 'Pparently something was dredged fer ya and is in lockup aboard."
>>560232
"I am not certain yet."
>>560233
You didn't say you did that, so you didn't do that.
>>560234
"He is the stallion in charge."
>>560235
"I am moving over the command structure from the Hourglass, so it will be Miss September."
"Speaking of, message came fer ya. 'Pparently something was dredged fer ya and is in lockup aboard."
>>560232
"I am not certain yet."
>>560233
You didn't say you did that, so you didn't do that.
>>560234
"He is the stallion in charge."
>>560235
"I am moving over the command structure from the Hourglass, so it will be Miss September."
>>560239
"Would you really prefer to be on that tiny ship than the largest, most respectable vessel in the fleet?"
>>560240
There isn't a hold, but there is a quartermaster's chambers that run the length of the third level down, which is odd. It's set behind a heavy iron door with extra locks and reinforcements. Behind that there's a small dining nook and a large brig plus a ladder access to the lowest levels of the ships. There are a lot of chains and other apparatuses. It would be a suitable brig or slave pens. Heading down the ladder, it appears to access a secret floor between the brig and the lowest bunkhouse level that is actually very squat and uncomfortable to stand – there are benches with place to attach chains and oars. The ship can gain extra speed by using slaves (or menials, though conditions down here are terrible) to row. This also means that the Seaworth is immune to doldrums which normally completely neutralize a vessel.
>>560241
"The entirety of the fleet in addition."
>>560242
"I personally find slavery rather distasteful, but an extra brig is always useful."
>>560243
"Aye. I fig'red if it's a package yer probl'y gonna want me ta carry it given yer heart."
>>560244
She laughs at you. "You just want to fantasize about food again!"
"Would you really prefer to be on that tiny ship than the largest, most respectable vessel in the fleet?"
>>560240
There isn't a hold, but there is a quartermaster's chambers that run the length of the third level down, which is odd. It's set behind a heavy iron door with extra locks and reinforcements. Behind that there's a small dining nook and a large brig plus a ladder access to the lowest levels of the ships. There are a lot of chains and other apparatuses. It would be a suitable brig or slave pens. Heading down the ladder, it appears to access a secret floor between the brig and the lowest bunkhouse level that is actually very squat and uncomfortable to stand – there are benches with place to attach chains and oars. The ship can gain extra speed by using slaves (or menials, though conditions down here are terrible) to row. This also means that the Seaworth is immune to doldrums which normally completely neutralize a vessel.
>>560241
"The entirety of the fleet in addition."
>>560242
"I personally find slavery rather distasteful, but an extra brig is always useful."
>>560243
"Aye. I fig'red if it's a package yer probl'y gonna want me ta carry it given yer heart."
>>560244
She laughs at you. "You just want to fantasize about food again!"
>>560245
"It's more for a matter of strategy, you see.
The hidden floor allows for an alternative propulsion method, but it's too cramped for menials to work decently. Resizing it would mean cutting into the living quarters, but resizing both the holding cells and the living quarters, we could make it… Habitable.
But I suppose this is something I should bring up with captain September?"
"It's more for a matter of strategy, you see.
The hidden floor allows for an alternative propulsion method, but it's too cramped for menials to work decently. Resizing it would mean cutting into the living quarters, but resizing both the holding cells and the living quarters, we could make it… Habitable.
But I suppose this is something I should bring up with captain September?"
>>560246
"Strictly speaking, the mansion doesn't fit on the Darklantern either. It's an extradimensional gateway."
>>560247
"That was a terrible pun! But I'll check the food stores to see what you have…"
>>560248
"No, I think I have had more than enough pleasantness for one day, thank you."
>>560249
He tromps off alongside you. Apparently it's being kept in just a side room on the first gundeck. There's a padlock here, but Wark produces a key and unlocks it. Perception check.
>>560250
"Yes, I think so. I generally allow captains to rule their ships as petty fiefdoms."
>>560251
It's being stored in a small arms storage on the primary gundeck, which is just below the maindeck. The quartermaster's floor is below that, then bunkhouses below that. Below the bunkhouses are the hidden floor and bilge.
"Strictly speaking, the mansion doesn't fit on the Darklantern either. It's an extradimensional gateway."
>>560247
"That was a terrible pun! But I'll check the food stores to see what you have…"
>>560248
"No, I think I have had more than enough pleasantness for one day, thank you."
>>560249
He tromps off alongside you. Apparently it's being kept in just a side room on the first gundeck. There's a padlock here, but Wark produces a key and unlocks it. Perception check.
>>560250
"Yes, I think so. I generally allow captains to rule their ships as petty fiefdoms."
>>560251
It's being stored in a small arms storage on the primary gundeck, which is just below the maindeck. The quartermaster's floor is below that, then bunkhouses below that. Below the bunkhouses are the hidden floor and bilge.
>>560253
Eh, it's nothing. Wark unlocks it and you head inside. This room is barren except for the altar.
>>560254
"Unless what you meant was just to formulate an excuse to stay here with Cloudy and myself, then I haven't the foggiest."
He grins at you.
>>560255
Sure.
>>560256
Sure you have, you've been passing menials left and right.
>>560257
She's not at the helm. Perhaps her quarters.
Eh, it's nothing. Wark unlocks it and you head inside. This room is barren except for the altar.
>>560254
"Unless what you meant was just to formulate an excuse to stay here with Cloudy and myself, then I haven't the foggiest."
He grins at you.
>>560255
Sure.
>>560256
Sure you have, you've been passing menials left and right.
>>560257
She's not at the helm. Perhaps her quarters.
>>560261
"I can only imagine the reaction if I walked in on something."
>>560263
Light Heart and Mocking Wark are here.
>>560264
He's not in his room.
>>560265
How to alert him to your attention, you wonder? He's in his room with the door closed.
>>560266
You stand at the door.
>>560267
Apparently she's headed to the Seaworthy.
>>560268
"Mmm, prob'ly not. Bit big and cumbersome. Where do ya want this thing?"
"I can only imagine the reaction if I walked in on something."
>>560263
Light Heart and Mocking Wark are here.
>>560264
He's not in his room.
>>560265
How to alert him to your attention, you wonder? He's in his room with the door closed.
>>560266
You stand at the door.
>>560267
Apparently she's headed to the Seaworthy.
>>560268
"Mmm, prob'ly not. Bit big and cumbersome. Where do ya want this thing?"
>>560274
"Mmm, you're one to talk. Apparently the other day when you were alone, she told me you horrified her with graphic descriptions of your lovemaking. Please apply your decency lessons from Mister Rogers!"
>>560275
Hm, no sign of him! Eventually you glance through a window and see he has returned to his quarters.
>>560276
"Well, go ahead then. No need to beat around the bush."
>>560277
He can't hear you! Damn Breezie hooves!
"Mmm, you're one to talk. Apparently the other day when you were alone, she told me you horrified her with graphic descriptions of your lovemaking. Please apply your decency lessons from Mister Rogers!"
>>560275
Hm, no sign of him! Eventually you glance through a window and see he has returned to his quarters.
>>560276
"Well, go ahead then. No need to beat around the bush."
>>560277
He can't hear you! Damn Breezie hooves!
>>560307
I shake my head and close the door.
"I would have thought you were smarter than to break into places on the fleet and touching random magical objects, but it seems I was mistaken."
Look at Wark.
"Master Wark, please push him onto-"
>>560310
I sigh and rub my temples.
"I would have appreciated you not spilling that information, mister Chip."
I shake my head and close the door.
"I would have thought you were smarter than to break into places on the fleet and touching random magical objects, but it seems I was mistaken."
Look at Wark.
"Master Wark, please push him onto-"
>>560310
I sigh and rub my temples.
"I would have appreciated you not spilling that information, mister Chip."
>>560315
"I am well learned in ingredients, but less so in making things out of them that aren't swords or armor. If you need advice on how to find something, make more, or plant care, I may be able to help. Mixing and recipes are not my strong skill."
>>560314
"I assume you're not referring to the reinforced four-point sails."
>>560316
He gives a bemused smile. "Laying it on a bit thick now, aren't we? At least you're trying, and that's what counts. What is it?"
>>560317
He looks up, surprised.
"Oh, hello, … Breezie. I'm sorry, did I ever get your name, officially?"
>>560320
You are completely female.
"I am well learned in ingredients, but less so in making things out of them that aren't swords or armor. If you need advice on how to find something, make more, or plant care, I may be able to help. Mixing and recipes are not my strong skill."
>>560314
"I assume you're not referring to the reinforced four-point sails."
>>560316
He gives a bemused smile. "Laying it on a bit thick now, aren't we? At least you're trying, and that's what counts. What is it?"
>>560317
He looks up, surprised.
"Oh, hello, … Breezie. I'm sorry, did I ever get your name, officially?"
>>560320
You are completely female.
>>560324
"Yes, I'm well aware of the slave compartments. Frankly I don't mind slaves, but slaves are expensive. Did you know, according to some authors, Celestia ended slavery in her lands not because of any ethical reasons, but because she could save money by employing ponies for less than the cost of provide slaves with food and shelter? But you didn't come here to talk about history. I agree, it's a place unfit for menials."
>>560325
"Popular? I'd talk to Face. Usually, though, it's simple enough. Buy some rounds with your money. Spread the wealth around. Be nicer in general. Umlock was beloved by his crew because he had parties nearly every night with even the lowliest menials invited. It's easier to see why his crewmen followed him in the mutiny now, isn't it?"
>>560327
"It's… complicated lately. Maybe you can give me advice."
"Yes, I'm well aware of the slave compartments. Frankly I don't mind slaves, but slaves are expensive. Did you know, according to some authors, Celestia ended slavery in her lands not because of any ethical reasons, but because she could save money by employing ponies for less than the cost of provide slaves with food and shelter? But you didn't come here to talk about history. I agree, it's a place unfit for menials."
>>560325
"Popular? I'd talk to Face. Usually, though, it's simple enough. Buy some rounds with your money. Spread the wealth around. Be nicer in general. Umlock was beloved by his crew because he had parties nearly every night with even the lowliest menials invited. It's easier to see why his crewmen followed him in the mutiny now, isn't it?"
>>560327
"It's… complicated lately. Maybe you can give me advice."
>>560332
"My concern is very close to yours.
Since we will not, in the near future, be employing slaves again, it'd be wise to resize the slave pens, and expand the engine room.
This way, we could actually send menials there without cutting into their living space.
And such a large hold is not exactly required, seeing the inclinations of the current Commodore."
"My concern is very close to yours.
Since we will not, in the near future, be employing slaves again, it'd be wise to resize the slave pens, and expand the engine room.
This way, we could actually send menials there without cutting into their living space.
And such a large hold is not exactly required, seeing the inclinations of the current Commodore."
>>560357
I nod to her.
"Keep that keys to yourself at all times."
>>560358
I pat his head.
"You heard LightHeart, we dont know what your intentions are really. Maybe you wanted to steal something or even play with fire. We are in the dark here you see."
"And your reason of 'insatiable curiousity' does not cut as an excuse for your actions sir Hircus."
I nod to her.
"Keep that keys to yourself at all times."
>>560358
I pat his head.
"You heard LightHeart, we dont know what your intentions are really. Maybe you wanted to steal something or even play with fire. We are in the dark here you see."
"And your reason of 'insatiable curiousity' does not cut as an excuse for your actions sir Hircus."
>>560350
"Eh, I can go do it, if ya want ta head back."
>>560352
"He wants to take turns being the doe in the relationship. Maybe that is okay for him, but I am proud of my buckhood and troubled deeply by attempts to do otherwise. I would like to make him happy and it seems important to him."
>>560353
"We can't even afford decent rations right now. You'll have plenty of spare money after we deal with Ichi."
>>560354
"Oh, yes, I'm working on fixing that currently, actually. That's why she's staying with us."
>>560355
Hm, there's actually a pretty nice bed, it must have been looted from a rich pony's house (as the bunkhouse is a collection of random beds, bunkbeds, hammocks, mattresses, and sleeping bags that are haphazardly arranged with no pattern). Retaining it reliably might be tricky, but it's a good one.
"Eh, I can go do it, if ya want ta head back."
>>560352
"He wants to take turns being the doe in the relationship. Maybe that is okay for him, but I am proud of my buckhood and troubled deeply by attempts to do otherwise. I would like to make him happy and it seems important to him."
>>560353
"We can't even afford decent rations right now. You'll have plenty of spare money after we deal with Ichi."
>>560354
"Oh, yes, I'm working on fixing that currently, actually. That's why she's staying with us."
>>560355
Hm, there's actually a pretty nice bed, it must have been looted from a rich pony's house (as the bunkhouse is a collection of random beds, bunkbeds, hammocks, mattresses, and sleeping bags that are haphazardly arranged with no pattern). Retaining it reliably might be tricky, but it's a good one.
>>560364
"All of the raiders will be earning a bit more than pocket money. Eighty percent of the wealth will go back into the fleet, but the remaining twenty percent will go towards a reward for you lot."
He gives you a smile. "And yes, you have been a good girl lately."
>>560366
"If you see her undergoing a spurt, bring her to me immediately without any delay. Observing it would help immensely."
>>560367
He's in his cabin.
>>560368
"Always, Miss Heart."
>>560369
"It feels totally unnatural to me. I feel diametrically opposed to this."
"All of the raiders will be earning a bit more than pocket money. Eighty percent of the wealth will go back into the fleet, but the remaining twenty percent will go towards a reward for you lot."
He gives you a smile. "And yes, you have been a good girl lately."
>>560366
"If you see her undergoing a spurt, bring her to me immediately without any delay. Observing it would help immensely."
>>560367
He's in his cabin.
>>560368
"Always, Miss Heart."
>>560369
"It feels totally unnatural to me. I feel diametrically opposed to this."
>>560372
"Good, you belong there."
He gives a nod. "It's the warrior's ship. Always has been. Borders, raiders, sword-fighters. A long and rich history. You'll fit right in."
>>560373
He chuckles and ruffles your mane. "Sure."
>>560374
"Oh, sometimes I sing while I clean. But honestly, I don't really mind. I like to be alone with my thoughts."
>>560375
"Well, do your best then. Perhaps you could try to identify what brings them on, and we could stimulate one of our own?"
"Good, you belong there."
He gives a nod. "It's the warrior's ship. Always has been. Borders, raiders, sword-fighters. A long and rich history. You'll fit right in."
>>560373
He chuckles and ruffles your mane. "Sure."
>>560374
"Oh, sometimes I sing while I clean. But honestly, I don't really mind. I like to be alone with my thoughts."
>>560375
"Well, do your best then. Perhaps you could try to identify what brings them on, and we could stimulate one of our own?"
>>560371
I smile smugly at him.
"Dont turn the tables around boy, it does not matter if you are in the dark or not for you are a recruit here and the officers and captains have private things that wants to be kept private, you understand?"
"Unless you do not understand the concept of privacy then we shall just rummage through your pack like its nothing, I think that will offend you as much as you have offended not only LightHeart but also the officers in rummaging through our pack. Curiosity is fine and all until it began to disregards someone's privacy." I frown.
I then boop your nose.
"And if we keep something out of harms way, we keep it for a reason so you better keep your hooves out of it. Am I making myself clear Sir Hircus?"
I smile smugly at him.
"Dont turn the tables around boy, it does not matter if you are in the dark or not for you are a recruit here and the officers and captains have private things that wants to be kept private, you understand?"
"Unless you do not understand the concept of privacy then we shall just rummage through your pack like its nothing, I think that will offend you as much as you have offended not only LightHeart but also the officers in rummaging through our pack. Curiosity is fine and all until it began to disregards someone's privacy." I frown.
I then boop your nose.
"And if we keep something out of harms way, we keep it for a reason so you better keep your hooves out of it. Am I making myself clear Sir Hircus?"
>>560377
"Good! Hm… maybe I should talk to Rusty about some sort of… knocking amplifier for you…"
>>560378
"I have no real direction. Maybe I was guided by money once, but that was to help support my family, and now they are all dead."
>>560379
You have your meager belongings gathered. Minus your spare set of undergarments but who knows where those went?
"Good! Hm… maybe I should talk to Rusty about some sort of… knocking amplifier for you…"
>>560378
"I have no real direction. Maybe I was guided by money once, but that was to help support my family, and now they are all dead."
>>560379
You have your meager belongings gathered. Minus your spare set of undergarments but who knows where those went?
>>560370
I nod.
"Well…in that case….a relationship can only work if 2 ponies, or a goat and a deer in this case can come to an agreement you both feel comfortable and happy with.
You should talk to Hircus and tell him this and see if he would feel comfortable only being…the doe…and if not this relationship…might not work after all."
I scratch my head.
I nod.
"Well…in that case….a relationship can only work if 2 ponies, or a goat and a deer in this case can come to an agreement you both feel comfortable and happy with.
You should talk to Hircus and tell him this and see if he would feel comfortable only being…the doe…and if not this relationship…might not work after all."
I scratch my head.
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>>560418
While the fleet sails on toward Ichi, the Hourglass has been sent on a detour to pick up a diplomatic gift for the daimyo of Awa from Teat, Prance. Lacking an official Commander with September away, you've been dispatched as the acting Commander.
Your vessel has just pulled into port at Teat, and what a wonderful city it is! You can really sense the culture here.
While the fleet sails on toward Ichi, the Hourglass has been sent on a detour to pick up a diplomatic gift for the daimyo of Awa from Teat, Prance. Lacking an official Commander with September away, you've been dispatched as the acting Commander.
Your vessel has just pulled into port at Teat, and what a wonderful city it is! You can really sense the culture here.
>>560426
On the way to the vineyards, something catches your eye. The Trotantine embassy.
…Given that Roads was the last stronghold, why is there even a need for an embassy anymore?
>>560427
>>560429
She looks up from the barrels. "Baka! You didn't tell me we had no good food at all! I could have bought some in the city or at least started fishing! Now you come and bring some friend to embarrass me in front of because we have no food stores?"
>>560428
"Well, yeah. I just assumed you were doing that on some nook of the Darklantern. Hm. The Sirocco is a lot smaller, you know."
On the way to the vineyards, something catches your eye. The Trotantine embassy.
…Given that Roads was the last stronghold, why is there even a need for an embassy anymore?
>>560427
>>560429
She looks up from the barrels. "Baka! You didn't tell me we had no good food at all! I could have bought some in the city or at least started fishing! Now you come and bring some friend to embarrass me in front of because we have no food stores?"
>>560428
"Well, yeah. I just assumed you were doing that on some nook of the Darklantern. Hm. The Sirocco is a lot smaller, you know."
>>560435
Sure. I assume you brought the usual three?
HP is lurking (which mostly means crouchwalking behind you very obviously), Rosemary is grinning and taking in the sights, and Wark is trotting, pleased, alongside you.
>>560437
"Jerky has all the flavor drained out of it so that it can be stored for a long time. I'll get something fresh."
>>560438
She turns red. "You idiot! It's not like that at all. We're not together!"
Sure. I assume you brought the usual three?
HP is lurking (which mostly means crouchwalking behind you very obviously), Rosemary is grinning and taking in the sights, and Wark is trotting, pleased, alongside you.
>>560437
"Jerky has all the flavor drained out of it so that it can be stored for a long time. I'll get something fresh."
>>560438
She turns red. "You idiot! It's not like that at all. We're not together!"
>>560439
Rub the back of my head " I saw ocean as the last enemy standing and healed tela and just started beating on him with the hammer as hard as I could. When I was able to see clearly again the gryphon fly was growing as if years were happening in an instant and I checked your body to be sure it was dead."
Rub the back of my head " I saw ocean as the last enemy standing and healed tela and just started beating on him with the hammer as hard as I could. When I was able to see clearly again the gryphon fly was growing as if years were happening in an instant and I checked your body to be sure it was dead."
>>560449
"Why isn't that menial coming to me directly?"
>>560450
"Who shall I announce is visiting her imperial majesty here in the heartlands of our great empire?"
>>560451
"Well, good!"
>>560452
"Baka! He's just talking about me because I'm very important to your mission. You'd be talking about me too if you had any brains in your head!"
"Why isn't that menial coming to me directly?"
>>560450
"Who shall I announce is visiting her imperial majesty here in the heartlands of our great empire?"
>>560451
"Well, good!"
>>560452
"Baka! He's just talking about me because I'm very important to your mission. You'd be talking about me too if you had any brains in your head!"
>>560458
"This way, then."
He leads you back through the main room to the main office, which looks like it would normally serve as the ambassador's office, but the name plate has been removed.
"Announcing the lady of House Belle, Miss Liberty."
Wark whispers to you, "Dun ferget their custom of never acknowledging how much land they've lost."
He opens the door, and the little office has been cleared for a throne. The apparent empress of the Trotantines sits upon this throne in full makeup. A pity, you don't recognize her.
"You may kneel, honored guest."
>>560459
You head up to go fishing.
"So do you have a rod?"
>>560460
"What's her name?"
"This way, then."
He leads you back through the main room to the main office, which looks like it would normally serve as the ambassador's office, but the name plate has been removed.
"Announcing the lady of House Belle, Miss Liberty."
Wark whispers to you, "Dun ferget their custom of never acknowledging how much land they've lost."
He opens the door, and the little office has been cleared for a throne. The apparent empress of the Trotantines sits upon this throne in full makeup. A pity, you don't recognize her.
"You may kneel, honored guest."
>>560459
You head up to go fishing.
"So do you have a rod?"
>>560460
"What's her name?"
>>560463
She jerks it back.
"Your name is idiot goat? Makes sense."
>>560464
"Alright, but she should come personally once you find her."
>>560465
fiiine
>>560466
Fortunately, you spot a rod and a net laying nearby.
"I'll take the net, I guess."
>>560467
"No doubt. Are you seeking to immigrate? I have taken in many immigrants lately, no doubt seeking refuge in my enlightened rule. This portion of my land has grown so crowded that I have even begun plans for colonial efforts to expand outside of the embassy, but that does not mean I am not willing to approve your immigration."
She jerks it back.
"Your name is idiot goat? Makes sense."
>>560464
"Alright, but she should come personally once you find her."
>>560465
fiiine
>>560466
Fortunately, you spot a rod and a net laying nearby.
"I'll take the net, I guess."
>>560467
"No doubt. Are you seeking to immigrate? I have taken in many immigrants lately, no doubt seeking refuge in my enlightened rule. This portion of my land has grown so crowded that I have even begun plans for colonial efforts to expand outside of the embassy, but that does not mean I am not willing to approve your immigration."
>>560472
She opens the door.
"You certainly don't disguise your intent. Well, come on in."
>>560473
She's bilging right now. Not an enviable task.
>>560475
"Yes, that is what that means, you baka yagi!"
>>560478
"Yes, I have an idea!"
She strings the net to the fishing pole.
"There, now we can reel it in from up here."
>>560479
"I see. Well, there is a memorial site in the third room down, just past the royal prison. My treacherous cousin had to be interred there, otherwise we could have saved that office for something else."
She opens the door.
"You certainly don't disguise your intent. Well, come on in."
>>560473
She's bilging right now. Not an enviable task.
>>560475
"Yes, that is what that means, you baka yagi!"
>>560478
"Yes, I have an idea!"
She strings the net to the fishing pole.
"There, now we can reel it in from up here."
>>560479
"I see. Well, there is a memorial site in the third room down, just past the royal prison. My treacherous cousin had to be interred there, otherwise we could have saved that office for something else."
>>560501
The net-on-rod system works weirdly well, but then, the fish here just seem to jump out of the water.
You catch a lot of carp.
"Carp, carp… well, with some seasoning…"
>>560502
A soldier speaks up.
"According to ancient tradition, it is beneath the empress to rule her fiefdom directly, instead relying on vassals who handle the day-to-day so that she may instead rule the empire. That in mind, Empress Lavinia Ironankle did bestow the title of Queen of Embassy upon Queen Lavinia Magicelement. However, given that Lavinia was next in line after Lavinia to the throne, Lavinia did wisely imprison her cousin so that she would have control of the fiefdom while still not technically being the ruler of it, and not risking civil war if Lavinia should choose to make war for the empire."
"Thank you for the summary."
>>560504
"Just as well, which do you want to start with?"
>>560506
"The new ship? Why?"
The net-on-rod system works weirdly well, but then, the fish here just seem to jump out of the water.
You catch a lot of carp.
"Carp, carp… well, with some seasoning…"
>>560502
A soldier speaks up.
"According to ancient tradition, it is beneath the empress to rule her fiefdom directly, instead relying on vassals who handle the day-to-day so that she may instead rule the empire. That in mind, Empress Lavinia Ironankle did bestow the title of Queen of Embassy upon Queen Lavinia Magicelement. However, given that Lavinia was next in line after Lavinia to the throne, Lavinia did wisely imprison her cousin so that she would have control of the fiefdom while still not technically being the ruler of it, and not risking civil war if Lavinia should choose to make war for the empire."
"Thank you for the summary."
>>560504
"Just as well, which do you want to start with?"
>>560506
"The new ship? Why?"
>>560510
"You have an awful lot of sway, don't you~?"
>>560511
"No, more carp only makes it more carp. We need some other ingredient… sometimes clams get encrusted on the side of the ship. Go look for some!"
>>560512
The guard and the empress share a look and laugh.
"Well, it's her new name. She's unfortunately lost her mind – another reason she had to be imprisoned. She insist she's the element of magic."
>>560513
"Right, as good a place as any to start. Let's see, this is… The Noble Practices, written by the Royal Surgeon of the United Northlands. Just flipping through the contents now… let's see… there are a few different subjects here… Ah, here we go – I guess you want to just skip right to the part about the mind, right?"
"You have an awful lot of sway, don't you~?"
>>560511
"No, more carp only makes it more carp. We need some other ingredient… sometimes clams get encrusted on the side of the ship. Go look for some!"
>>560512
The guard and the empress share a look and laugh.
"Well, it's her new name. She's unfortunately lost her mind – another reason she had to be imprisoned. She insist she's the element of magic."
>>560513
"Right, as good a place as any to start. Let's see, this is… The Noble Practices, written by the Royal Surgeon of the United Northlands. Just flipping through the contents now… let's see… there are a few different subjects here… Ah, here we go – I guess you want to just skip right to the part about the mind, right?"
>>560515
True to her word about overcrowding, there did seem to be a pretty decent pack of various ponies out in the lobby.
HP actually speaks up, "I bet it would be totally wiser to get rid of her!"
That earns some looks of surprise.
"Exile! That way she doesn't start to spread her madness around!"
The Empress gives her a condescending look. "I've already thought of that. But if I sent her off to another country, she might gather an army in that court and challenge my enlightened rule. I'd have to send her off somewhere outside the rule of law, like with a pack of bandits or something."
>>560516
"Barnacles grab on by themselves, oysters get stuck in the mud along the bottom. Both are found there."
>>560517
"Well, I'll be over after I'm done, then."
She seems to pump with a little more zest.
>>560518
"Trying to get me drunk?"
True to her word about overcrowding, there did seem to be a pretty decent pack of various ponies out in the lobby.
HP actually speaks up, "I bet it would be totally wiser to get rid of her!"
That earns some looks of surprise.
"Exile! That way she doesn't start to spread her madness around!"
The Empress gives her a condescending look. "I've already thought of that. But if I sent her off to another country, she might gather an army in that court and challenge my enlightened rule. I'd have to send her off somewhere outside the rule of law, like with a pack of bandits or something."
>>560516
"Barnacles grab on by themselves, oysters get stuck in the mud along the bottom. Both are found there."
>>560517
"Well, I'll be over after I'm done, then."
She seems to pump with a little more zest.
>>560518
"Trying to get me drunk?"
>>560513
"…Okay. Thank you for talking to me about this. I think… this is something me and him need to talk about face to face.
…I'll bring up the possibility of changing sexes for him. I won't mention the altar specifically unless I have Light Heart's permission, but I promised to be honest with him. If it makes him happy…"
"…Okay. Thank you for talking to me about this. I think… this is something me and him need to talk about face to face.
…I'll bring up the possibility of changing sexes for him. I won't mention the altar specifically unless I have Light Heart's permission, but I promised to be honest with him. If it makes him happy…"
>>560521
"How about some Merlot?"
>>560523
"Hmm… maybe not. Well, can you think of some way to get seaweed?"
>>560525
"She may be mad, but I will not sell my own cousin into slavery. We Trotantines are more civilized than that, preferring simple blinding or execution in extreme cases."
>>560528
He's on his bed.
"How about some Merlot?"
>>560523
"Hmm… maybe not. Well, can you think of some way to get seaweed?"
>>560525
"She may be mad, but I will not sell my own cousin into slavery. We Trotantines are more civilized than that, preferring simple blinding or execution in extreme cases."
>>560528
He's on his bed.
>>560535
>>560540
"A venerable vintage."
>>560536
"But you just said you intend to sell her into slavery!"
HP offers, "Yes, don't trust her! Send her on MY privateer crew. We could use a third mate or so. And we respect the old Trotantine traditions!"
"But you're Neighponese!"
"Neighpon isn't part of the blessed, immortal empire of the Trotantines?"
"…Fair enough. Collect her and do away with her!"
HP gives you a wink.
>>560538
Driftwood is the second mate.
>>560539
"Did she tell you?"
>>560541
"But it would still be attached to the seafloor."
>>560540
"A venerable vintage."
>>560536
"But you just said you intend to sell her into slavery!"
HP offers, "Yes, don't trust her! Send her on MY privateer crew. We could use a third mate or so. And we respect the old Trotantine traditions!"
"But you're Neighponese!"
"Neighpon isn't part of the blessed, immortal empire of the Trotantines?"
"…Fair enough. Collect her and do away with her!"
HP gives you a wink.
>>560538
Driftwood is the second mate.
>>560539
"Did she tell you?"
>>560541
"But it would still be attached to the seafloor."
>>560546
You wait outside the embassy. Soon, HP comes out with "Queen" Lavinia.
"Liberty! I should've known I could count on the Element of Loyalty."
>>560547
"A thought occurs that I should not have confided in a talky pony about something private."
He taps his chin thoughtfully.
>>560548
"To still being alive!"
You wait outside the embassy. Soon, HP comes out with "Queen" Lavinia.
"Liberty! I should've known I could count on the Element of Loyalty."
>>560547
"A thought occurs that I should not have confided in a talky pony about something private."
He taps his chin thoughtfully.
>>560548
"To still being alive!"
>>560554
"It's funny that good is constituted by amount of thought destroyed."
>>560555
The engineer is at the helm. He certainly profited by the destruction at Roads.
>>560557
"It feels wrong to me, completely. Physically wrong by the feel. Culturally wrong from my teachings. Possibly religiously wrong. It doesn't feel good to me. I am sorry."
"It's funny that good is constituted by amount of thought destroyed."
>>560555
The engineer is at the helm. He certainly profited by the destruction at Roads.
>>560557
"It feels wrong to me, completely. Physically wrong by the feel. Culturally wrong from my teachings. Possibly religiously wrong. It doesn't feel good to me. I am sorry."
>>560562
"I simply levitated myself to shore, taking breaks on whatever driftwood I could find, or swimming when necessary. I've always been strong at magic. Still, I consider myself to be saved by the Elements."
>>560563
"Not in the same way… Or even when neither is below the other."
>>560566
He looks confused. "I don't understand the expression."
>>560564
"You've been around for months, haven't you? I'd've sworn I've seen you around."
>>560567
She laughs. "I think you made that up right now just to justify this."
#Pause
"I simply levitated myself to shore, taking breaks on whatever driftwood I could find, or swimming when necessary. I've always been strong at magic. Still, I consider myself to be saved by the Elements."
>>560563
"Not in the same way… Or even when neither is below the other."
>>560566
He looks confused. "I don't understand the expression."
>>560564
"You've been around for months, haven't you? I'd've sworn I've seen you around."
>>560567
She laughs. "I think you made that up right now just to justify this."
#Pause
>>560591
"Really? I myself have not trained anyone yet but considering that most of our crew are new recruits, not to mention the importance of having a crew ready for battle, drilling them with the basics is important."
"And as Commodore Abilio said, we are not pirates but 'privateers', so things like these I think are normal." I bite my lips.
"Really? I myself have not trained anyone yet but considering that most of our crew are new recruits, not to mention the importance of having a crew ready for battle, drilling them with the basics is important."
"And as Commodore Abilio said, we are not pirates but 'privateers', so things like these I think are normal." I bite my lips.
>>560598
Sigh.
"I'm sorry, Manako-chan.
I should have known better. This is my fault.
Now.
It's all about… How you you act. How you live.
You have seen mares on this ship. How similar to them do you feel, Manako?"
>>560599
Chuckle.
"She's happy about it, yes.
I managed to secure a… Decent bed in the bunkhouse, too.
This feels like a wonderful starting point."
Sigh.
"I'm sorry, Manako-chan.
I should have known better. This is my fault.
Now.
It's all about… How you you act. How you live.
You have seen mares on this ship. How similar to them do you feel, Manako?"
>>560599
Chuckle.
"She's happy about it, yes.
I managed to secure a… Decent bed in the bunkhouse, too.
This feels like a wonderful starting point."
>>560949
He shows no fear (or any emotion for that matter) as he slowly approaches. Tentatively, he lays a hoof on the altar and is blasts back against the wall, in a heap, providing you with quite the view.
She's ass-up, and a little plumper than she was before, presenting her newfound genitalia. She groans slightly as she rubs her head, blinking in surprise when there are no horns there anymore.
Dragging herself back to her hooves, you notice you've grown closer in height, as she shrank somewhat in height when she adopted this new form.
"My horns are gone."
He shows no fear (or any emotion for that matter) as he slowly approaches. Tentatively, he lays a hoof on the altar and is blasts back against the wall, in a heap, providing you with quite the view.
She's ass-up, and a little plumper than she was before, presenting her newfound genitalia. She groans slightly as she rubs her head, blinking in surprise when there are no horns there anymore.
Dragging herself back to her hooves, you notice you've grown closer in height, as she shrank somewhat in height when she adopted this new form.
"My horns are gone."
>>560967
"Well? Then what are you standing around for?! Do it!"
>>560966
She's soaking wet already! A soft moan escapes her expressionless facade. She acts exactly as she described does to act before: motionless, she lays there, completely non-resistant as you have your way with her as you please.
#Pause
"Well? Then what are you standing around for?! Do it!"
>>560966
She's soaking wet already! A soft moan escapes her expressionless facade. She acts exactly as she described does to act before: motionless, she lays there, completely non-resistant as you have your way with her as you please.
#Pause
>>560990
I scratch my head.
"Well you see, I'd like to keep it private, I do not want Nurse Heart to feel like she or he is the star of some show. After what he has gone through because of the things I've done in Roads, I want to show him some respect… and an apology."
"Perhaps you can talk to him afterwards, what do you think?"
I scratch my head.
"Well you see, I'd like to keep it private, I do not want Nurse Heart to feel like she or he is the star of some show. After what he has gone through because of the things I've done in Roads, I want to show him some respect… and an apology."
"Perhaps you can talk to him afterwards, what do you think?"
>>560994
I sit there for a moment and shake myself.
"Ah, yes indeed. Thanks."
I then think for a bit before smiling and resting my chin on the desk as I move my chair closer to you.
"So… what if I ask you nicely that we get to know each other more? Perhaps exchange niceties back in my room in the hourglass and more,"
I sit there for a moment and shake myself.
"Ah, yes indeed. Thanks."
I then think for a bit before smiling and resting my chin on the desk as I move my chair closer to you.
"So… what if I ask you nicely that we get to know each other more? Perhaps exchange niceties back in my room in the hourglass and more,"
>>560998
Then let them see it.~
I just breath out in mild disappointment as I was slowly pushed away.
"Well it is worth the shot, perhaps next time." I grin.
Arrange the chair and clear my throat.
"As for the matter at hand, lets discuss about the next cities or settlement that we are going to capture."
Then let them see it.~
I just breath out in mild disappointment as I was slowly pushed away.
"Well it is worth the shot, perhaps next time." I grin.
Arrange the chair and clear my throat.
"As for the matter at hand, lets discuss about the next cities or settlement that we are going to capture."
>>561002
"Hmmm… I forgot we had those." I grin.
"But Ichi would look like a hard place to take over, I do not know but he did instruct us to take cities by not harming any citizen folks. If the city fights the fleet, there is little guarantee that the civilians will be out of harms way from the fighting."
"Hmmm… I forgot we had those." I grin.
"But Ichi would look like a hard place to take over, I do not know but he did instruct us to take cities by not harming any citizen folks. If the city fights the fleet, there is little guarantee that the civilians will be out of harms way from the fighting."
>>561004
I nod.
"I do trust that you understand that a militaristic city has a high chance to put up a fight than most others."
"As to why I am telling you all of this, I am just stating my concerns and want to talk about it to someone else than keeping all of it bottled inside me."
I then lean and whisper.
"Preferably while in the bath but the moment has passed." I snicker.
I nod.
"I do trust that you understand that a militaristic city has a high chance to put up a fight than most others."
"As to why I am telling you all of this, I am just stating my concerns and want to talk about it to someone else than keeping all of it bottled inside me."
I then lean and whisper.
"Preferably while in the bath but the moment has passed." I snicker.
>>561010
I pout
"So you are content being the pawns of these noble men contracting us to assault these cities under their orders huh?"
"Well I am not, I follow orders but I am not comfortable with us not being able to pillage the cities we've gone too. Not to mention that we dont have the freedom to choose which place to crack up…. "
I then recline on the seat.
"Its just a short while but I already miss the high seas."
I pout
"So you are content being the pawns of these noble men contracting us to assault these cities under their orders huh?"
"Well I am not, I follow orders but I am not comfortable with us not being able to pillage the cities we've gone too. Not to mention that we dont have the freedom to choose which place to crack up…. "
I then recline on the seat.
"Its just a short while but I already miss the high seas."
>>561014
I look away clearly irritated.
"Earning coins through a contract just feels like you are slaving through a jobs pay, it does not differ working with those mercenary companies or even as an apprentice in a bakeshop. It feels more real when you are earning your treasure or coins through real hard work like mining for the gems or pillaging it for yourself."
I then look down.
"But as you said coin is coin and it will help. It just doesnt feel real to me, but I know better than not accepting it."
I look away clearly irritated.
"Earning coins through a contract just feels like you are slaving through a jobs pay, it does not differ working with those mercenary companies or even as an apprentice in a bakeshop. It feels more real when you are earning your treasure or coins through real hard work like mining for the gems or pillaging it for yourself."
I then look down.
"But as you said coin is coin and it will help. It just doesnt feel real to me, but I know better than not accepting it."
>>561170
"The Hourglass does not actually need a captain, but a master and commander. Captain September was only referred to as captain given her many years of experience and her old command of the Eagle's Roost. Mates are not a necessity either on the Hourglass. I do wonder who will be assigned to it however."
"The Hourglass does not actually need a captain, but a master and commander. Captain September was only referred to as captain given her many years of experience and her old command of the Eagle's Roost. Mates are not a necessity either on the Hourglass. I do wonder who will be assigned to it however."
>>561192
Take and think about it for a little.
"It's… Another one of those stories from when I was a kid.
Sixteen, this time. Horrible things happening all around, my clan's fall and much more.
This is about the time I fell in love with this one girl.
Coat pale as rice, mane long as the forbidden city's banners, eyes like ice…"
Shake my head.
"Poor as dirt, too. So I was in luck! Still within my reach even after the fall of my name!"
Take and think about it for a little.
"It's… Another one of those stories from when I was a kid.
Sixteen, this time. Horrible things happening all around, my clan's fall and much more.
This is about the time I fell in love with this one girl.
Coat pale as rice, mane long as the forbidden city's banners, eyes like ice…"
Shake my head.
"Poor as dirt, too. So I was in luck! Still within my reach even after the fall of my name!"
>>561194
"I will spare you the details of our young lust.
The nights beside the fires of the summer stars and the days hiding away through the fields of rice, green shoots taller than us, covered in morning dew…"
Sigh.
"Instead, I will tell you why I left.
This is where my brother comes in."
Drink.
"Wise, older than me by four years, seemed like a god, perfect in everything he did.
And all he told me was…
To stop is to die."
"I will spare you the details of our young lust.
The nights beside the fires of the summer stars and the days hiding away through the fields of rice, green shoots taller than us, covered in morning dew…"
Sigh.
"Instead, I will tell you why I left.
This is where my brother comes in."
Drink.
"Wise, older than me by four years, seemed like a god, perfect in everything he did.
And all he told me was…
To stop is to die."
>>561205
I sigh.
"His name was Washing Wave. We met in Vanhoover when me and my mother passed by there, selling our potions. He came to the cart while my mother was gone. I was young and stupid, he was charming and funny. I blurted out yes when he asked me if I'd like to go to a dance with him."
I sigh.
"His name was Washing Wave. We met in Vanhoover when me and my mother passed by there, selling our potions. He came to the cart while my mother was gone. I was young and stupid, he was charming and funny. I blurted out yes when he asked me if I'd like to go to a dance with him."
>>561207
"I had never been to a dance before. I sneaked out of the inn where my mother and I stayed and he took me into his hooves and we danced the night away. I knew for certain that this was the stallion I wanted to be with…"
I take another sip.
"When the week was over it was time for my mother and I to leave again and we wouldn't return for another month. We kissed and he promised he'd count the days till I came back. I sure did…"
"I had never been to a dance before. I sneaked out of the inn where my mother and I stayed and he took me into his hooves and we danced the night away. I knew for certain that this was the stallion I wanted to be with…"
I take another sip.
"When the week was over it was time for my mother and I to leave again and we wouldn't return for another month. We kissed and he promised he'd count the days till I came back. I sure did…"
>>561233
"I have enough mares to deal with without an already-involved lesbian."
>>561234
You grab the bag.
"If the Elements saw fit to protect us, they surely saw fit to protect the others."
>>561235
"Right, we had skipped ahead to the chapter on the mind. Some of these translations are a little odd, though."
"I have enough mares to deal with without an already-involved lesbian."
>>561234
You grab the bag.
"If the Elements saw fit to protect us, they surely saw fit to protect the others."
>>561235
"Right, we had skipped ahead to the chapter on the mind. Some of these translations are a little odd, though."
>>561239
He scrutinizes you.
"You could have a pretty face if it wasn't constantly scowling. I'll spare us both an inspection of your goods."
>>561240
>>561229
>>561241
Yep, it's in there.
"Privateers? Why would that be a problem? Who do you work for?"
>>561242
"The author seems a little circumspect, he, hm… not sure how to put this politely. Hell with it, he kind of dances around easier phrasings on purpose. Like instead of just saying 'magic of the mind', he refers to it as a 'study of the brain', or instead of the literal translation of necromancy as 'death control', he refers to it as 'life bringing'. Collectively instead of 'dark arts', he prefers, literally, 'the arts preferred by those of the aristocratic caste'. This book is basically propaganda, but that doesn't mean it's not useful."
He scrutinizes you.
"You could have a pretty face if it wasn't constantly scowling. I'll spare us both an inspection of your goods."
>>561240
>>561229
>>561241
Yep, it's in there.
"Privateers? Why would that be a problem? Who do you work for?"
>>561242
"The author seems a little circumspect, he, hm… not sure how to put this politely. Hell with it, he kind of dances around easier phrasings on purpose. Like instead of just saying 'magic of the mind', he refers to it as a 'study of the brain', or instead of the literal translation of necromancy as 'death control', he refers to it as 'life bringing'. Collectively instead of 'dark arts', he prefers, literally, 'the arts preferred by those of the aristocratic caste'. This book is basically propaganda, but that doesn't mean it's not useful."
>>561245
He calls as you leave: "Oi just because I have no work for you doesn't mean you hafta leave."
Still go find Strom?
>>561246
He tips his chin with a hoof.
"We should get you a mirror."
>>561247
"Yes, I don't think anyone got out of that unscathed. Except maybe the pygmies. Who would have thought they were smart enough to seize the opportunity?"
>>561248
"I wouldn't say it's bragging so much as treading on eggshells. See, this phrasing here? This is sort of a pre-empting of arguments against these practices. This book seems to be just as much a treatise on why the 'dark arts' should be used as it is a manual on how to use them. I suppose necromancers are hated in all times, but perhaps it was that illusionists were seen as more of a threat back then? It's hard to say without context. Today, when someone says illusionist, I would think, 'carnie'. No offense."
He calls as you leave: "Oi just because I have no work for you doesn't mean you hafta leave."
Still go find Strom?
>>561246
He tips his chin with a hoof.
"We should get you a mirror."
>>561247
"Yes, I don't think anyone got out of that unscathed. Except maybe the pygmies. Who would have thought they were smart enough to seize the opportunity?"
>>561248
"I wouldn't say it's bragging so much as treading on eggshells. See, this phrasing here? This is sort of a pre-empting of arguments against these practices. This book seems to be just as much a treatise on why the 'dark arts' should be used as it is a manual on how to use them. I suppose necromancers are hated in all times, but perhaps it was that illusionists were seen as more of a threat back then? It's hard to say without context. Today, when someone says illusionist, I would think, 'carnie'. No offense."
>>561262
"Hm… We need to work on your smile. We can write off the expenses as diplomacy training and no one will ever know! Unless you came here for something more important?"
>>561261
"It's the teak, isn't it? I was impressed too. Didn't take you for an engineer. Or someone who would recognize such a rare wood."
Oh no he thinks you had any idea what the vessel was constructed out of.
>>561263
"Oh, yes, it was one of the favorites of the empire. It's funny, outside of Trotantium, ponies drank to forget, not to remember. Do you suppose the art of making it has been lost for good?"
"Hm… We need to work on your smile. We can write off the expenses as diplomacy training and no one will ever know! Unless you came here for something more important?"
>>561261
"It's the teak, isn't it? I was impressed too. Didn't take you for an engineer. Or someone who would recognize such a rare wood."
Oh no he thinks you had any idea what the vessel was constructed out of.
>>561263
"Oh, yes, it was one of the favorites of the empire. It's funny, outside of Trotantium, ponies drank to forget, not to remember. Do you suppose the art of making it has been lost for good?"
>>561266
Look unperturbed.
"No, it was the unusual propulsion system hidden beneath the slave pens that caught my eye, actually."
>>561267
Chuckle.
"He did not defy destiny.
In greek mythology, Fate is the supreme entity, to which even gods abide. All is moved by it.
Instead, he challenged every god, every preconception, every limit, to travel to the end of the world."
Look unperturbed.
"No, it was the unusual propulsion system hidden beneath the slave pens that caught my eye, actually."
>>561267
Chuckle.
"He did not defy destiny.
In greek mythology, Fate is the supreme entity, to which even gods abide. All is moved by it.
Instead, he challenged every god, every preconception, every limit, to travel to the end of the world."
>>561268
"To be honest, I would have thought Spook might have some idea of making it, given his line of work. Moonshining was quite popular in the Underwalk, you know. Though I suppose you already asked him if he could make unrefined Water of Life."
>>561269
"Oh, that. Well, you know they say you can't make an omelet without enslaving a few chickens, right?"
>>561270
"Hm, I guess I always just sort of lucked into popularity. Well, the philosophy I've always had is to just not take yourself too seriously. Let stuff side. Like, next time someone snubs you, imagine they're a cute little Shiban dog and don't know any better. Or something like that, I dunno. There is a trick to making friends that I read once in an old book, though I'm not sure if it works, if you want to try something else, though."
"To be honest, I would have thought Spook might have some idea of making it, given his line of work. Moonshining was quite popular in the Underwalk, you know. Though I suppose you already asked him if he could make unrefined Water of Life."
>>561269
"Oh, that. Well, you know they say you can't make an omelet without enslaving a few chickens, right?"
>>561270
"Hm, I guess I always just sort of lucked into popularity. Well, the philosophy I've always had is to just not take yourself too seriously. Let stuff side. Like, next time someone snubs you, imagine they're a cute little Shiban dog and don't know any better. Or something like that, I dunno. There is a trick to making friends that I read once in an old book, though I'm not sure if it works, if you want to try something else, though."
>>561272
"The theory is that if you can get someone to do a favor for you, even a small one, they'll be more likely to like you. You can't just order them to, though, they have to believe they're just helping you out of their own volition. Ask to borrow a book or advice on a gamble or something."
>>561273
"Oh, well, the design is actually pretty clever because it's space-saving and also keeps the slaves out of sight of the crew. More interestingly though, it funnels the only exit out through the brig slash quartermaster quarters AND up a ladder, so rebellions are practically impossible. Have you ever tried storming up a ladder? "
>>561275
"Alchemy? I wouldn't consider moonshining alchemy per se, but if you say so. As for magic? I dabble in a little of everything."
"The theory is that if you can get someone to do a favor for you, even a small one, they'll be more likely to like you. You can't just order them to, though, they have to believe they're just helping you out of their own volition. Ask to borrow a book or advice on a gamble or something."
>>561273
"Oh, well, the design is actually pretty clever because it's space-saving and also keeps the slaves out of sight of the crew. More interestingly though, it funnels the only exit out through the brig slash quartermaster quarters AND up a ladder, so rebellions are practically impossible. Have you ever tried storming up a ladder? "
>>561275
"Alchemy? I wouldn't consider moonshining alchemy per se, but if you say so. As for magic? I dabble in a little of everything."
>>561278
"You'd think, but psychologically it makes them invested in you. Anyway, it's not like you have to try it."
>>561279
"Is he also a magic researcher?"
>>561280
"In any case, the problem is that it's not suitable for menials and we don't have any slaves. It suffers from a lot of the same problems as another certain part of the ship. You know what I'm referring to?"
"You'd think, but psychologically it makes them invested in you. Anyway, it's not like you have to try it."
>>561279
"Is he also a magic researcher?"
>>561280
"In any case, the problem is that it's not suitable for menials and we don't have any slaves. It suffers from a lot of the same problems as another certain part of the ship. You know what I'm referring to?"
>>561282
"I was thinking of the bilge. Terrible conditions – hot, humid, dark, and stagnant air. Not to mention the rats. The problem with both is that below sea-level you can't install windows. But a bilge has to be on the bottom because of what it is. So I was thinking, if we instead moved down the two levels of bunkhouse and moved the rowing level up? Above water you get less resistance on off-strokes and you can install windows that relieve a lot of the problems associated with the area."
>>561283
Sure. You didn't actually say you were headed to the docks but whatever.
"I was thinking of the bilge. Terrible conditions – hot, humid, dark, and stagnant air. Not to mention the rats. The problem with both is that below sea-level you can't install windows. But a bilge has to be on the bottom because of what it is. So I was thinking, if we instead moved down the two levels of bunkhouse and moved the rowing level up? Above water you get less resistance on off-strokes and you can install windows that relieve a lot of the problems associated with the area."
>>561283
Sure. You didn't actually say you were headed to the docks but whatever.
>>561360
"Yes. And no, he did not show much emotion like you and I do, but he is in a relationship and he does seem to have feelings about that, even if he doesn't show them. I believe it is the same with his disposition towards nature. Ciddir spends nearly all of his free time tending to plants or studying some mold or barnacles he found, surely that's a sign he has a love for nature."
"Yes. And no, he did not show much emotion like you and I do, but he is in a relationship and he does seem to have feelings about that, even if he doesn't show them. I believe it is the same with his disposition towards nature. Ciddir spends nearly all of his free time tending to plants or studying some mold or barnacles he found, surely that's a sign he has a love for nature."