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The corners of the maps are being filled in.

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"Master Storm?"

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Back to rejoin the fleet.

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>>561316
Is mr. Wrench available?

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>>561319
"Strom, but close enough. Yes?"

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>>561321
He's relaxing in his room. He appears to have rigged up an enormous hammock.

>>561320
Where to?

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>>561316
"Practical, yeah, let's go with that."

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>>561323
Chuckle.
"Forgive me.
Allow me to introduce myself.
Flowing Tree of now defunct house Gun-do.
Mercenary for the past twenty years."

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>>561324
We back with the fleet? I should probably hand over the wine to Abilio then and introduce him to our new recruit.

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>>561325
"I think even practical learners can read once in a while."

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>>561326
"Well, that's okay. This is a bit of a melting pot, like back home."

>>561327
Yep.

He's in his cabin.

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>>561328
"What's the point? Reading is boring and a waste of time when someone can just tell you what's in the book."

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May I speak with the mysterious Scarab?

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>>561329
Knock knock.
"Commodore? May I enter?"

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>>561329
"I had the occasion to see that, serving on the Sirocco.
But with the return of the Seaworthy, I've requested a transfer."

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>>561324
"Excuse me mr. Wrench. I am told you are the chief engineer?" I float to where he can see me.

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>>561332
"Come on in."

>>561331
Yes. He senses your presence as you approach and wipes off the muck around his mouth.

"I've yet to scare you off, it seems."

>>561333
"It's a good ship. I spent a lot of time on it before."

>>561335
He glances over with one eye open.

"Sure am. You are?"

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>>561336
"I've heard you are a new worlder."

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>>561336
"Have you met Emrille? If she doesn't scare me off, you certainly wont."
Take out the bracelet.
"So… this thing. Mind telling me some more about it?"

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>>561337
"Thereabouts Hamburgerburg."

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>>561336
Do so then.
"Reporting back in. I am happy to report the Hourglass has returned to the fleet intact."
Put the bag down.
"With the requested gift on board."

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>>561339
"What made you join this fleet, master Strom?"

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>>561336
Present myself proudly. "I am manako and I want to help. I am a bit of an inventor you see. And Sir commodore has suggested a knocking solution be found for the breezy members of the crew. If you would be so kind I would be honored to work on the project with you "

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>>561338
"A trinket, a bauble, if a precious piece. In the time after the Crystal Event, fair manes were oft prized. A noble lady would show her favor by giving a lock of her crystalline mane to a brave knight – it became a fashion for the boldest to create iridescent bracelets of many. The diaphanous delights were muchly impressive if they bore many locks as this does – it must have belonged to somepony special."

>>561340
"Thank you. I'm sure it was troubling to be away from your children for a few days."

Lavinia looks surprised.

>>561341
"We were an exclave once, doing a little mercenary work… but most of the retinue was lost in battle. Myself and Burnside were the only survivors."

>>561330
"Well, they have to summarize, right? That means sometimes important things are left out."

>>561343
"Knocking huh? Maybe so. I'll think. Your idea?"

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>>561344
"Isn't the point of a summary is to have all important things in it?"

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>>561344
"Haven't had the chance to meet Burnside yet. Who is he?"

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>>561344
I figured we would have taken them with us but eh.
"Yes well… when duty calls one must sometimes be prepared to make sacrifices. There will be plenty of time to spend with them once we are done here in Neighpon and travel to our next destination."

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>>561345
"Depends on how summarized you're getting. For instance, you'd never want summarized battle information, right?"

>>561346
"Another Hamburgerburgian and gun enthusiast. Look for the pony riding a giant eagle, you can't miss him."

>>561347
The hardest part was refraining from orgies while Lavinia was around, no doubt. There is only one cabin on the Hourglass, after all.

"Yes. Are you prepared to sail into Ichi?"

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>>561344
"Oh… wow, that's some middle ages stuff. Why… give this pretty thing to me though? Are you getting any wrong ideas?"

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>>561348
"Battle information is not a book."

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>>561349
"You deserve it more. I simply inherited it."

>>561350
"It could be presented in book format.""

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>>561348
"…I see.
Anything else I should know about either the ship or its officers, master Strom?"

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>>561348
I'm sure we found some excuses for privacy!
"Of course I am. Soon we can finish this contract at last and receive our dues."
I smile.

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>>561344
" a bell on the inside of the door and a button or switch on the outside the rings the bell by tugging on a string."

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>>561352
"Oh, not much. I suppose if you like cannons you're in for a disappointment, not many on the Seaworthy."

>>561353
"Very good then. Is this a new employee of yours?"

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>>561351
"Who has the time to write a book about what is about to go down before a battle?"

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>>561355
I nod and gesture her to step forward.
"Indeed she is. Please, introduce yourself to the commodore."

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>>561355
"I like fighting much more, I assure you. A boarding ship is a dream come true."

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>>561354
"Not sure. Cumbersome aesthetic. My idea: hollowed ironwood. Good acoustics. Loud knock."

>>561356
"You'd be surprised. In any case, I don't actually care enough to convince you to try to read."

>>561357
"Princess Lavinia Ambercharge of Trotantium."

He glances at you.

>>561358
"Well, then I suppose it will suit you fine. Do you know how to use a switching line?"

He gestures at the hanging ropes.

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>>561361
"I have… Limited experience. Most of my fights have been on land."

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>>561362
"The orb, then? Or gangplanks? Or maybe you have a griffon friend to carry you over?"

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>>561361
"You couldn't even if you wanted to. Reading is just not my thing."
Talk in a mocking voice.
"The fluctuation of magical currents invertedly corresponds to the blah blah, bullshit. Who likes this shit?"

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>>561364
"I have a few books on lovemaking positions."

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>>561363
"Do explain about the orb."

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>>561366
"For mares with stallions, huh? Because last time I checked Tela still had a fanny, so most of those wouldn't work."

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>>561361
Just smile.
"A friend I made back on Roads."

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>>561361
Nod thoughtfully. "I can see that. A second thought. What if a decorative but hollow metal figure that sits on the outside of the doors. A metal ring you can move up and drop to make a loud sound ?"

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>>561367
"I don't know if it's working yet, but the point was for mass teleportation for boarding. Magic isn't really my thing."

>>561368
"I am pretty sure fanny means butt."

>>561369
"Well, I trust your judgment. Will she.. also be sharing your quarters?"

>>561370
He nods. "Door knocker. Could work."

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>>561372
"As do I. She is quite the magic enthusiast. As for that matter, that is for her to decide. She is certainly free to do so."

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>>561372
"Was?"

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>>561372
"I'm pretty sure you're wrong."

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>>561373
"What would the alternative be?"

"Bunkhouse with the menials."

"…Yes, I think I'll sleep with her. In her room, that is! So, you're the magic researcher?"

"I am. I come from quite the magical lineage."

"Oh… I look forward to comparing notes!"

>>561375
"Anyway, the point wasn't about this specific book."

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>>561374
"When it was installed."

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>>561372
"What do you think is best? I know the fleet has some financial troubles so perhaps the less expensive solution?"

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>>561378
"But does it work?"

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>>561376
"Your point was there are books with fucking in it."
Smirk.

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>>561376
"You should certainly meet Selena as well sometime. She is both a magician and an alchemist."

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>>561351
"Huh? Why do I deserve it though? Is this about your banishment thingy?"

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>>561379
"Not sure. Cheap copper. Maybe hardwood."

>>561380
"I don't think it's up and running yet. Maybe after we get some more funding."

>>561381
"Yeah, exactly."

>>561382
"I'll be sure to. So… show me my room?"

Lavinia would probably be at home with HP in the mansion.

>>561384
"A commoner is noble among rats."

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>>561385
"Then, soon."
Smile.
"What is the basic boarding strategy for the moment?"

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>>561385
"…and? Why would I want to read about somepony having sex when I can fuck Tela?"

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>>561387
"You might find more pleasurable ways."

>>561386
"Ram or run alongside. I've been tinkering with a sort of grappling system that we might use, but aside from that, we have fliers and gangplanks."

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>>561385
"Of course."
Nod at the commodore.
"Good day."

And off we go.
"Happy, do you think you could let Lavinia sleep in your room in the mansion?"

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>>561389
Snort.
"I reaaaaaaaaaaaally doubt that."

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>>561385
"Uh-huh. That doesn't really answer my question though."

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>>561385
Ponder it thoughtfully. "Is the commodore usually this concerned about even the smallest details?"

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>>561389
"A grappler, seems interesting. Any luck?"

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>>561390
"Sure! It'll be an Element slumber party! I can write a book about it – I bet three hundred years from now Element will read it and get super great advice for her own slumber party!"

>>561391
Face just chuckles.

"You know, I've given even lesbians a good time. I know all the techniques. But I'm sure a carpet muncher knows all about mouth pleasuring."

>>561393
"I thought it did. How are you unclear?"

>>561394
He swings out of bed and scrutinizes your tiny body and chuckles.

"Small detail."

>>561395
"Haven't had much time to finetune it. Maybe after the coming battle I'll have some insight."

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>>561396
"If you need volunteers to test it, I'm always available."
Smirk.

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>>561396
I chuckle.
"I am sure of that. Is that alright in your books, Lavinia?"

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>>561397
"I need a ship to shoot at."

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>>561398
"My books? I don't have any books on slumber parties… I suppose hers would be the first."

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>>561396
"Y'know, you're not the only one who had a lot of practice with cunts."

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>>561400
"I meant whether or not you agree to sharing a room with her."

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>>561399
"I've been told Ichi has a large port."

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>>561396
"You're saying I'm better than you are but you're not giving me any reasons. What's your deal? You sound well spoken, you must have been significant in some other way before."

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>>561402
"I think I wouldn't have been born if that weren't true."

>>561403
"Oh! Oh, yes, that's fine."

>>561404
"That's why I said after the coming battle."

>>561406
Roll diplomacy.

"A pitiable condition, I'd rather not speak of."

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>>561407
"Why not? I won't judge. Not like I've got any right to given what I do for a living."

Roll #1 1 = 1

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>>561407
Snicker.
"Not what I meant…… aaaaaaanyway… you don't happen to have a book on mare on mare action, do you?"

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>>561407
Nod.
"Then, I will see you during battle."
Okay, I'm kinda… Done?
I do have one concern though.
What's the rest of the crew like, here?
All the fighters and raiders.

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>>561407
"Glad to hear so. any other questions you wish to ask? Requests?"

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>>561396
Blush a bit but chuckle at his joke. "Sometimes it is the small screw that is needed."

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>>561409
"That wouldn't do me any good, would it?"

>>561408
"It is a tale too horrible, and I have grown too fond of company of late to scare you away for good. Merely thinking of it has left me in a somber mood. I must wallow for a time. Please, leave me."

He retracts into his muck.

>>561411
Okay.

They're mostly menials, not much funding for raiders.

>>561412
"Perhaps in time. I'd like to get settled in."

>>561414
"Maybe so. Commodore though? Eh sometimes. Good pony. Too nice."

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>>561415
"Yeah, but I could borrow it from you!"

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>>561415
Not even a single fighter then?

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>>561416
"Why would I have books just to lend out to horny lesbians? I'm not a library."

>>561417
Trick question. You're trying to get me to generate new NPCs so you can complain later that Pirates 2 already has more NPCs than Pirates 1.

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>>561420
Actually, if you want to know my true intentions, I wanted to introduce myself to the other npc fighters, try and organize them into a working team and generally act as a charismatic leader, boostring my chances of a promotion by showing competence in the eyes of my superiors and being liked by my peers.

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>>561415
"Very well. As you please."

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>>561415
I frown and walk away. Maybe next time.
Now… I heard the Seaworthy is back? Good times on there. I think I killed one of its mates during the mutiny.

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>>561420
"Yeah, but I bet you know where or how to find a book like that or you wouldn't have mentioned!"

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>>561425
Maybe I should ask for a transfer, I hear it's a pretty fighty ship!
Who's captain?

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>>561415
"Oh? I see. Perhaps he is nice because he xab afford to be.. "

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>>561426
"Iunno. I mostly pilfered my books from rich nobleponies."

>>561427
Captain September, the jenny

>>561428
"Maybe so. Long time. On fleet."

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>>561429
Don't think I've spoken to her… or maybe I have once.
See where she is.
"Cap'n!"

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#Pause

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>>561429
Nod. "Lots of respect. For surviving so long."

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I need to talk to Light Heart; it's her altar, so maybe she can help give me answers.
I'll go check her room first.

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>>561436
I think I'll be reading while enjoying a cup of tea.

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>>561437
Knock on the door. "Light Heart? Do you have a minute to talk?"

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>>561438
Put the book down and look at him.
"Aye?"

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>>561439
"Remember how I asked for permission to let Ciddir use the altar? Well… we did, and… it's raised a lot of questions for me that I'm not sure I can answer on my own."

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>>561440
"Hmmm…"
I take a sip from my tea.
"I am certain it has. The altar is powerful in many ways, not only magically. Such power tends to make one question things."

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>>561441
"Well… here's the thing. Ciddir says that now that he's a doe, as his mate I get to decide… pretty much everything for him. Whether he likes something or not, whether he does something or not… whether he becomes a buck again or not.
…Having that kind of power just handed to me is… a little jarring, to be honest."

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>>561442
"That does sound rather alarming. But I suppose that given his respect for nature, the very traditional concept of the male ruling over the female would be something he adheres to. I must say I am surprised you managed to convince him to change. Mister Face is not a fan of the altar as a follower of Nature, he has admitted."

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>>561443
Cock my head at her.
"Really? He didn't seem resistant to the idea at all.
…Anyway, I'm sorta… in a dilemma about this. As to whether Ciddir should change back into a buck or not."

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>>561444
"The answer to the question you pose depends on who you would ask it. Mister Face would likely tell you to change him back, for one. I myself am inclined to say that this is his choice to make, whether he thinks so or not. I admit my knowledge on deer culture is somewhat limited, but I personally believe that no matter the gender or race, all should be equal. A naive and idealistic streak of mine perhaps, but I still believe in it all the same."

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>>561445
"Yes, but he's so culturally ingrained in the idea that it's my decision that it's hard to tell what he wants.
On the one hand, he wants equality in our relationship. He's said so before, and seemed very proud of being a buck.
On the other hand… he enjoyed being a doe enough to moan.
…I know that doesn't sound like much, but it's Ciddir. Nothing before has ever made him so much as breathe heavily. To get a reaction like that from him… she must feel pretty…intensely about it.
I'm just afraid of hurting him… but maybe as a doe, I'd be able to teach him how to… enjoy himself, basically. If that's so, it would be better for him in the long run."

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>>561446
"If he wishes equality… well I personally believe he ought to be brought back to his prided buckhood then. Mister Ciddir is not an easy individual to read however, perhaps he indeed enjoys being a doe more than being a buck. I am sorry I cannot give you a definite answer on this matter, but I personally feel uncomfortable deciding on the fate of one of my fellow officers in such a way. The most I can do is suggest to change him back."

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>>561447
"…I think I believe that too… but perhaps a compromise of sorts is a better option.
Have him remain a doe for a while, try to teach him as much as I can, and then once he's reached a point where he understands equality better, change him back. Does that sound reasonable?"

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>>561448
"If you feel that is best, I will not stop you. Though perhaps you may want another opinion on this matter."

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Go knock on the cabin door of that green and purple foul mouthed pegasus.

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>>561562
I yell out.
"Yeah, come in!"

I'm probably sitting at the edge of the bed, fiddling with my revolver.

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>>561565
Enter. Look around. We're alone? That's good.
"Hi. It's like hello, only shorter."

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>>561567
It's just you and me here, baby~

"No shit, I always thought it stood for hay."

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>>561568
"Cleaning your revolver there?"

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>>561572
"It's always clean, but I wanted to make sure it's shiny and everything."
Smirk, spin the cylinder then hop off the bed and put in on the table.
"I'd offer you some tea but I don't have any at the moment. What's up?"

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>>561574
"Just got back from a supply run to Teat. That place is actually pretty nice, I hope we go back there some day."

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>>561575
"Yeah, I've heard teats are nice."
Snicker.

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>>561576
"Heard? What, does Tela cover them up or something? Rosemary sure doesn't."
I smirk.

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>>561577
"She couldn't even if she wanted to. Plus, I inspect them every day. Y'know, for healthcare reasons."
Smirk back.

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>>561578
"I didn't know you were a medical professional."

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>>561579
"I am, actually. I could check your's too, if you want. Purely from a professional, medical reason."

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>>561449
"Perhaps… though I would appreciate any recomendations you could give me for ponies who could help me with this.

Though, since Ciddir is going to remain a doe for now, we need to figure out some sort of fabrication to keep knowledge of the altar from becoming public. How did you explain it whenever you used it before?"

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>>561582
"Nah, Rosemary checked them out earlier today. She examined them thoroughly, so I think I'm good."

>>561584
"Like I said, mister Face is a follower of nature as well. Perhaps he will grant some insight. Aside from him… miss Springleaf? She can be quite insightful.

As for that, nobody ever truly used the altar to change permanently before. Or well, one pony did but nopony ever on the fleet knew him as a stallion. This would be another reason why I would suggest to change him back straight away. If not… well I suppose you will need to fabricate a lie."

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>>561587
"It's always wise to get a second opinion."

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>>561591
"I think I'll pass."

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>>561587
"No, not a lie. I promised to stop lying, and I intend to keep that promise. However… The one I made the promise to explicitly said that lies of omission were exempt.
…If we say that I went to you with a problem, you directed me to Selena, and that afterwards Ciddir had changed genders… Ponies will happily draw their own conclusions."

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>>561594
Pout.
"Aww, too bad."

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>>561595
"Let us hope miss Springleaf will not get showered in requests after this then."

>>561596
"Hmmm, are you that eager? Not that I'd mind, but I'd rather not have Tela walk in on us and murder me in cold blood."

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>>561597
"Oh, I'd never cheat on Tela, but it's not terrible of me to care for the health of a friend, is it?"

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>>561597
"…She saw me find a shrub that I had no idea what it was in a hotel in Shiba. If I tell her that Ciddir ate it- which is true- and that Ciddir is now a doe -which is also true- then she has an easy answer for any who try to request similar transformations from her."

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>>561599
"Look but no touch? Pretty boring."

>>561602
"Interesting. A sound lie, mister Hircus."

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>>561604
"Well I'd have to feel them up to make sure there are no lumps or whatever."

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>>561605
I yawn.
"Still boring."

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>>561604
"And yet not a lie at all, merely the omission of information to allow others to draw conclusions."
Smile and look down at myself.
"Huh. I guess Spook was right. The only lie a good rogue uses is a lie of omission."

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>>561606
"I guess you just have boring teats then!"

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>>561607
"Subtle manipulation, I like it."

>>561608
"If you say so, sugarplums."

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>>561611
"…Ever since I can remember, I'd been taught to use blatant lies and false information to get what I want. To achieve the same goal without using those lessons… it feels…"
Look up at the ceiling and chuckle quietly.
"…good. Really, really good."

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>>561611
Snicker.
"So, tell me something good."

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>>561613
"Is that what mister Spook and yourself have been conversing about then? How peculiar. He is surprisingly honest though, it is true."

>>561615
"Like what?"

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>>561616
Shrug.
"I dunno', something nice. Some good news? What you did on that trip of yours?"

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>>561618
"Hmmm… well I collected a friend of mine while in Teat. Princess Lavinia Ambercharge of the holy Trotantine Empire."

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>>561616
"Yeah, and he's teaching me to be honest like him. And it's working!
And Light Heart… sorry about breaking into the room with the altar without your permission before.
Oh, and here's the key you gave me; I didn't need it."

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>>561622
"Hmmm… just as well."
Put the key away.
"Most of the officers know of the altar's workings already, it is the menials who are still very unaware of what it does."

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>>561627
"Then propagation of the rumor should be swift and efficient. Menials love scuttlebutt; a few officers saying the right thing where they can be heard would be more than enough to get the rumor mill churning."

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>>561628
"Which is why I would very much like to keep it low profile for now. I will lock it away safely for some time first before really making use of it."
I chuckle.

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>>561633
"All right. When Ciddir needs to change back into a buck, I'll be sure to ask you instead of sneaking behind your back.
And thanks for listening. This talk has… helped clear my head. But now I should go meet with Selena and get this deception going."

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>>561662
"Of course. Off you go then. Have a nice day."

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I think I will make good on that old promise to Cloudy Stripes.

I've got this wickedly good black Neighponese tea… let's go see if I can abduct her.

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Captain September is my goal
"Cap'n?"

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>>561831
"Aye?"

>>561830
She's in the captain's quarters.

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>>561832
Knock knock.
"Miss Stripes?"

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>>561833
"Yes?"

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>>561832
"I was told you're the new big boss on the Seaworthy now. Given my… talents, do you reckon I'll be assigned to the Seaworthy like before?"

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>>561834
"Would you care for some tea? The leaves are freshly grown."

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>>561835
"I doubt it. You're pretty out of the loop, aren't you?"

>>561836
"Uh, I dunno, I did just sit down with a book…"

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>>561837
"So you are not busy with work then, excellent!"

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>>561837
"Uh? What are you on about?"

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>>561839
She gives you a dry, sly look.

>>561838
"Well, no…"

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>>561840
"Then we have plenty of time to finally share some tea, no?"

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>>561841
"I think I'd rather just read."

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>>561840
"What? Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something stuck in my teeth?"

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>>561842
"Well that is a bit rude…"

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>>561843
"Even you should know you're the favorite to be named Commander of the Hourglass. I suppose that is relegation to a supply transport, but it is a vessel."

>>561844
"Oh, well, I guess you don't want to spend tea time with a rude pony and I don't want to spend tea time with a judgmental pony, so this works out for both of us."

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>>561845
"… Huh? C-Commander? I'm not even an officer yet! That's a big jump!"

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>>561846
"Well, it's not quite as prestigious as a captain position…"

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>>561845
I sigh.
"Do you truly dislike me so much you are unwilling to even share some tea? Did I offend you somehow without realizing?"

561849

>>561847
"Hey, I'm not going to complain about that!"
I grin.
"Still a big jump. One ship is better than none."

561850

>>561847
Paging Caaaapt'n September.

561851

>>561848
"You did call me rude just because I don't want to be pressganged! I don't even like tea."

Maybe you should get some advice from an NPC or a follower or something.

>>561849
"Well, it's not a big surprise, if you ask me."

>>561850
Tela is talking to her.

561852

>>561851
But my pride! … Bah.
"Oh. Why did you not say so in the first place? I have been offering for some time now…"
I shake my head.
"Nevermind then, I suppose I will have to find something else."

561853

>>561851
Go and find Ms. September.

561854

>>561851
"Oh really?"
I grin.
"Am I that famous?"

561855

>>561853
Tela is talking to her, and Flowing is standing nearby to speak to her.

>>561854
She rolls her eyes. "I can think of a few other reasons."

>>561852
"Okay, bye."

561856

>>561855
"Liiiike?"

561857

>>561855
Hmmm… perhaps next time then, just wave to Ms. September and the others as I pass by.
I want to see if we have apple's in any of the ship.
'1d10'

Roll #1 2 = 2

561858

>>561855
A mere challenge. Anti-social or not, I will have my cripple club!

Maybe Abilio can help me… is he in the same room as her though?

561859

>>561856
"Your relationship with Emrille and Abilio? Or the shortage of raiders on he fleet. Not that I'm judging."

>>561857
Not an apple to be found!

Maybe Selena can get some…

>>561858
You didn't hear his voice and she never opened the door…

561860

>>561859
I narrow my eyes.
"Hey what? Are you telling me I'm only being chosen because I share a bed with Emrille?"

561861

>>561859
But sion is not here.
I scratch my head thinking, do we have appletini? But that maybe a bad gift to bring to Nurse Heart.
'1d10'

Roll #1 4 = 4

561862

>>561859
Maybe they were fucking? I don't know.
If he's not at the helm or something, he's likely with her.
Let's see… Wark has been on the fleet for a long time. Maybe he can help.

561863

>>561860
>>561859
Step in.
"I'm sure the commodore has little to do with this.
And Emrille…
Doesn't exactly have much pull over the public opinion.
Your abilities come first, I assure you."

561864

>>561863
"Thank you, Mister Tree, you are dismissed."

>>561860
"A contributing factor."

>>561861
Um, no. You don't have apples much less mixed drinks.

>>561862
"Aye lass?"

He gives you a loving nuzzle.

561865

>>561864
Oh gee.
GTFO then.
I will hang around. Gotta sharpen my blades, I think.

561866

>>561864
Just give up on apple.

Slowly approach and knock on Nurse Hearts door.

561867

>>561863
I scrunch.
"They better! I don't want to get promoted because people are playing favorites!"

>>561864
Keep frowning.
"Well… I'm sure as hell going to show that I can handle that position thanks to my skills, not my friends."

561868

>>561864
First mate Stripes… what do you know of her?

561869

>>561866
"Who is it?"

>>561867
"Well, I'm sure you'll step up to the plate."

#Pause

561870

>>561868
"Eh, she's a recluse, an' dun care fer time wit tha crew at all, does she? Sure likes kids, though. Didn't warm up to Emrille until she turned into a filly. Surprised she hasn't come ta see our little ones, they're such little sweeties."

561871

>>561869
……..
"Its me." I called out plainly.

561872

>>561870
"… Does she now? I see. That does explain a thing or two. She also does not like tea, which is very alarming. What kind of pony does not like tea?"

561873

>>561869
"Oh you bet I will. I've served in the navy for years, if I'm going to get command of something I'll whip it into shape in no time!"

561874

>>561872
Wark grins at you. "I think she may've been just tryin' ta get rid of ya."

>>561873
"Well, if you need advice, the old commander may have left behind his naval journal…"

>>561871
"What do you want?"

561875

>>561874
……..
"Will you let me in?"

561876

>>561875
>>561874
……
"I wanted to say sorry…."

561877

>>561874
"That is what I thought…"
… Is Grey around?

561878

>>561875
>>561876
"…Okay, but make it fast."

The door unlocks.

>>561877
Grey and Red are out somewhere playing, you will have to hunt them down. Adel and Lilly are in their crib, but currently napping (Cloudy may not care though).

Alternatively Abilio is probably at the helm at this hour if you wish to steal Emrille's solution.

Who is here, as you speculate maybe she's just less threatened by small things.

Finally, Felix is out and about – not in the room.

561879

>>561878
I want Grey specifically. Track her down.

561880

>>561879
Roll luck

561881

>>561880

Roll #1 1 = 1

561882

>>561878
Enter the room.
How is she faring?

562056

>>561621
Raise a brow.
"Who now?"

562061

>>562056
Wave a hoof.
"A friend I made back on Roads. I thought she died, but I guess it was silly of me to think she'd die that easily given her magic talents. Who knows, maybe she'll be able to teach you a trick or two."

562071

>>562061
"What's her magic talent? And what tricks?"

562072

>>562071
"Her talent is magic itself, as far as I'm aware. As for tricks… well she has many kinds of spells. Things like teleportation and whatnot."

562075

>>562072
"Tela can teleport too, but if she knows how to make my magic shooting better I guess…"
Open one of my wings and start nibbling on a feather as I speak.

562078

>>562075
"I don't know if she will be able to, but who knows? Might as well ask, right?"

562080

>>562078
Yank a feather out and spit it on the floor, the shrug.
"Fucked if I know. I think I know most that I can know… maybe something that would make things explode, not just get set on fire…"

562083

>>562080
"I'm sure you'll see her around, she's sharing Happy's room in the mansion right now."

562085

>>562083
Snicker.
"Is that so? Is she hot?"

562086

>>562085
I chuckle.
"I wouldn't mind sharing a bed with her myself if you catch my drift."

562089

>>562086
Keep gnawing on my wing.
"You don't mind sharing your bed with anypony, if you catch my drift."

562091

>>562089
"Some more than others. I think the same can be said about you given they have the right package."

562093

>>562091
"It's all eyecandy now with others, but fuck me if I won't coerce a threesome out of Tela someday."

562097

>>562093
"Oh I'm sure you will."

562099

>>562097
"By the way, do you got any pointers on how to get somepony to agree to a threesome?"

562102

>>562099
"That depends on their character, really. Rosemary would be easy to agree to one, for example. I think if I asked Tela, she'd punch me in the face."

562105

>>562102
"You could always subtly imply that you'd love love love to get it on with both of us at the same time."
Snicker.

562107

>>562105
"She'd probably feel threatened and punch me anyway!"

562111

>>562107
"No, she'd ask you if I set you up for this then punch me."

562114

>>562111
I snicker.
"That would be pretty funny actually, do you mind if I use that trick?"

562115

>>562114
I giggle.
"Just makes sure your tail won't catch on fire acidentally in the following battle."

562116

>>562115
"Oh dear."

562117

>>562116
"Wouldn't that be something?~"

562118

>>562117
"My desire to use that trick has suddenly lessened greatly."

562122

>>562118
"Well, depends on how hard she punched me. If it's just a small slap, your tail might only be flicked out of the way by a particular strong wind."
Smirk smugly.

562123

>>562122
"I don't like those chances, given Tela's temper."

562125

>>562123
"I guess you'd have to be real smooth then."
Lower my wing and raise the other then start nibbling on that one as well.

562128

>>562125
"Not saying you're not eyecandy or anything, but I don't exactly have a lack of action already."

562129

>>562128
"Yeah, but do you get any crytsal pony and pegasus at the same time action?"

562130

>>562129
"Hm… I do like her crystal coat."

562132

>>562130
"I bet you'd love to see how crystal refracts moisture~"

562137

On my way to Selena's lab.

562138

>>562132
"I may or may not be curious."

562142

>>562138
"I guess you'll never find out then…."
Lower my voice.
"It's sort of like a really sexy rainbow."

562145

>>562137
"Come in." I say as you knock.

562146

>>562142
"I bet."

562148

>>562145
"Hello Selena. Do you have a few minutes to talk?"

562149

>>562146
>>562142
I trot over.
"Heelllooooo" I say cheerily.

562150

562151

>>562149
We're in my cabin

>>562146
"I guess you'll never know~"

562153

>>562151
I see. Do you want me to come by or shall I leave you two in peace?

562155

>>562151
"Maybe I will some day. You know I'm adventurous."

562156

>>562153
You can drop in if you want

>>562155
"Well you better not fuck my marefriend without my consent. Because that'd still get you shot."

562163

>>562156
"I wouldn't dare!"

562165

>>562163
"I thought you were a brave pony."

562167

>>562165
"Brave, not stupid."

562171

>>562165
>>562167
I knock on the door.

562172

>>562167
"Tela would probably say we're both featherbrains."

>>562171
"Come in!"

562176

>>562172
I smirk.

>>562171
Recompose myself as I hear the knock, smiling smugly.

562177

>>562172
I poke my head in.
"Hello, miss Emrille?"
I see both of you.
"Oh..I'm sorry, am I disturbing you?"

562179

>>562148
"Of course. What's the matter?"

562182

>>562176
Smirk back.

>>562177
"Nah, if you were you'd know."

562186

>>562177
"Why of course not, miss Springleaf. Miss Emrille and I were merely conversing over the finer things in life."

562190

>>562182
>>562186
I trot in and close the door.
"I see. Have either of you seen miss Tela lately? I've looked all over the fleet and haven't seen her."

562195

>>562190
"Hmmm… I have not spoken to her today, no. From what I hear, she is the prime candidate to receive command over the Hourglass however."

562196

>>562190
"I sort of see her every day, y'know and I'm pretty sure she'll be here for our usual bedtime stories in due time. Why?"

562197

>>562195
"Ah? That's great to hear! She fully deserves it."

>>562196
"It's been a while since I talked to her."
Look at your wings.
"That reminds me…"
I grab a bottle from my saddlebags.
"I just brewed a batch of the feather conditioner I promised."
Give it to you.
"I have one for you as well, Light."

562200

>>562197
Grin and take it.
"Sweet! Thanks a lot! Now if only Tela wasn't too busy fucking with me all night every day, she could preen me for a change. How much should I put on my feathers at a time?"

562205

>>562197
"Oh how thoughtful of you. Thank you very much."
Put it away.

>>562200
Look at her.
"Preening issues, miss Emrille?"

562207

>>562200
"Put a bit (like the coin) sized dose on your hoof and use that. Don't use too much or your feathers might get a bit greasy."

562208

>>562205
Frown.
"Yeah. I usually let her do it, because she does a good job, but she's rough as shit."

562209

>>562207
Nod.
"Right. What's this stuff made from anyway? If it's not a secret."

562211

>>562179
"Well, it's about Ciddir. That mysterious shrub I found? He ate it, and now, well… he's a doe."

562212

>>562208
"Hmmm, I see. Miss Rosemary is very gentle when it comes to preening."

562213

>>562212
"I don't think you noticed but the two of them are not really the same caliber. Fuck, Tela won that fucking Iron Pony competition! No wonder she roughs everything up, even me."

562214

>>562209
"It contains olive oil, aloe vera, a bit of rosemary, and some sandalwood. All natural."

>>562211
I take a moment to process this.
"Ciddir…is a doe?"

562216

>>562213
"Do you not enjoy a bit of roughness? I had imagined you for the type."

562219

>>562214
Snicker at the 'bit of rosemary' part.
"How did you find out this recipe? Just mix shit until this turned out?"

>>562216
"Yeah I do, but not when it comes to preening my wings!"

562221

>>562219
"You poor thing."

562222

>>562221
Pout with an exaggerate sad expression.
"If only there was somepony who could preen me gently."

562225

>>562219
"My mother taught me, it's a family recipe."

562226

>>562214
"Yes… and with it's come some… interesting changes. Other than the obvious ones, I mean."

562227

>>562226
"Wait, wait, before you continue. And this is because he ate that shrub you found in the hotel?"

562229

>>562222
"Are you suggesting something, miss Emrille?"

562230

>>562225
"Oh. It's that sort of stuff."

>>562229
Give you a genuinly nice, if fake, smile.
"Pretty please?"

562235

>>562227
Shake my head.
"That is what I'm saying… So that if ponies come to you asking, you can answer their questions about how Ciddir became a doe."

562238

>>562235
"I see. But why did Ciddir want to become a doe?"

>>562230
"Nothing wrong with some traditional pony wisdom."

562240

>>562238
"I guess."
Look away.

562241

>>562230
"But what would miss Springleaf think of this? Imagine the rumors."

562242

>>562238
"He was… curious, for one. And he was willing to try it to see if it would make our relationship easier to figure out. And in some ways it has."

562245

>>562241
"Oh no, the crew would assume I fuck mares! The scandal, the horror!"

562246

>>562241
I giggle.
"I wouldn't tell anypony."

>>562240
"Did I say something wrong?"

>>562242
"Really? How is it going? Does he…she like it?"

562248

>>562245
>>562246
"Hmmm… perhaps if you ask very nicely I could graciously consider your request."

562249

>>562246
"You didn't. Don't fucking fret over it. Anyway, feel free to stick around, Tela might drop in anytime."

>>562248
Giggle.
Go all posh with the accent.
"Light Heart, my lovely little dove, would you be a dear and be as kind as to preen my pretty wings?~"

562250

>>562246
"She… moaned for the first time. That doesn't sound like much, but he usually has an unbeatable poker face, never so much as breathing heavily or giving any indication something was having an effect on him.
On the other hoof, it's… hard to tell. His culture apparantly makes him think that he has to be completely and totally subservient to me in pretty much everything. Which is… a bit unnerving to be honest."

562254

>>562249
"Oh my. How could I possibly decline such a polite request from a fancy lady?"
Walk around her and take one of her wings with my hooves.
"Tch. Look at the state they are in. So very improperly preened."

562256

>>562254
"Hey, I usually take much better care of them! I just had a lot of shit to do lately!"

562259

>>562254
>>562256
"Uh..I'll make some tea in the meantime."

>>562250
"Right…..has
he given you any indication that he wants to be a buck again?"

562262

>>562259
"What kind?"

562263

>>562262
"Any favorites?"

562264

>>562259
"No… but I can guess that he probably doesn't want to be a doe forever. We'll probably just leave the change for a while, maybe a few months or so, then change him back."

562265

>>562259
"That would be wonderful."

>>562256
"Speak no more."
Spread the wing gently.
"Now sit still if you please…"
Preen her wings. Gently.

Roll #1 8 = 8

562266

>>562263
"Something sweet!"

>>562265
Let out a pleased sigh.
"Oh, fuuuck… it's so good to have another pegasus do it. Somepony who knows how to be gentle with them!"

562267

>>562264
"How do you feel about it?"

562268

>>562266
"Something sweet….mmmm…"

>>562265
"Light, I once heard that in the New World, they make Sweet Tea, how is it made?"

562270

>>562266
Put the loose feathers on a pile on the floor and release her wing again.
"At the very least they are not dirty."

>>562268
I chuckle.
"It uses black tea and a lot of sugar. However, it is not consumed while hot, instead it is cooled down before being served."

562272

>>562270
Perk my ears.
"Huh…tea that's drunk cold…..that's weird, does it taste good?"

562273

>>562268
>>562270
Lick my lips.
"Sounds pretty good…
And thanks, I owe you one~"

562275

>>562272
"I quite like it, but I do not drink it often because of the sheer amount of sugar it contains."

>>562273
"Other wing?"

562276

>>562275
Extend it.
"I owe you two?"

562278

>>562273
>>562275
"I'll put some hot regular black tea aside for you as well then."
Make some tea and pull some sugar and ice from my hat.

562280

>>562267
"It's really weird and kinda scary… but also kinda exciting. I mean, Ciddir's handsome as a buck, but as a doe, she's absolutely gorgeous.
And I admit, the way she's so submissive… it's extremely hot.
…But at the same time, I'm kinda scared about making the wrong decision and making him hate me forever. That's why I'm going to compromise and have him change back after a while."

562281

>>562278
Smile at that trick.
"That trick is still pretty fuck great every time."

562282

>>562276
Grab it and massage it a little first.
"I suppose so."
Then get to preening.

>>562278
"Thank you."

Roll #1 8 = 8

562283

>>562282
"Ah, shit, you're so good, Light~"
Mutter.
"This is almost better than the sex we had."

562285

>>562283
Collect the feathers and dump them in a bin once I'm done.
"You are too kind. But, it must be said your wings do look quite a bit better now."

562286

>>562280
"Right, but have you asked him what he wants right now?"

>>562281
Pull a clam out of my hat and throw it at you.
"A gift." I say with a smirk.

>>562282
Once the tea is hot I pour you a cup, while waiting for the other tea to cool.

>>562285
"Light is right. They're shiny now."

562288

>>562285
"I appreciate it, I really do! I bet Tela will too. Thanks~"

>>562286
Snort amusedly.
"Good thing you didn't accidentally grab one of those toys this time. Didn't you say you might get something wrong if you try go get an item too much?"
Snicker.

562290

>>562288
"Maybe I'll pull your butt out of it one day. Now that would be scary."

562291

>>562286
Nod at her in thanks as I receive the cup.

>>562288
"My pleasure."

562292

>>562286
"Yes! And he just says that as the buck in our relationship, it's now up to me to decide what he wants! It's making it really hard to know what he really wants!"

562293

>>562290
"Do fannies scare you?"

>>562291
"I just hope Rosemary won't be jealous of me."

562294

>>562293
"I must say she can get quite vicious if she gets an idea in her head."

562295

>>562293
The tea is cooled and I mix some ice and sugar and give you a glass.

"When they aggressively come for you, yes."

>>562292
"Perhaps I should talk to him?"

562297

>>562295
"That would probably be helpful, yes. Thank you, Selena. This has been a little disorienting, to be honest."

562298

>>562297
"I can understand, maybe he'll open up to somepony else."

562299

>>562294
"Can she now?"

>>562295
I accept the glass and nod a thanks.
"If you have issues, I could help you over your fear of mare genitals. Gladly~"

562300

>>562299
"As I said, very aggressive."

562301

>>562298
"Though even then, talking to… her is difficult.
And I wasn't kidding about how sexy she is as a doe. She's just so… Mmm!"

562302

>>562299
"Oh yes, you should certainly not underestimate her at all. She may appear somewhat shy around others, but when we are alone… well, she does not beat around the bush as it were."

562303

>>562301
I grin
"Well, don't get too used to it yet, mister. Either way, we should return him to normal in a few months."

562304

>>562303
"I agree. Still, that doesn't mean I won't enjoy it while it lasts."

562305

>>562300
"Do you want to talk about it?"

>>562302
Giggle.
"It's always the quiet ones, I swear. You should have heard Cloudy talk dirty!"

562306

>>562304
"Of course, as long as you both are happy, there's no reason not to indulge yourself."

>>562305
Just shake my head.
"Nevermind."

562307

>>562305
I grin slightly.
"Oh?"

562308

>>562306
Sip of my tea with a smirk.

>>562307
"I'd quote her but I'm afraid I'd throw this nice tea up."

562309

>>562308
"I suppose I should not be surprised. She is a pony like us after all."

562310

>>562308
"That doesn't sound like miss Cloudy at all."

562311

>>562310
"That's why I was surprised!"

>>562309
"I had to leave matters to later dates a lot because of them going at it though."

562312

>>562309
My ears twitch.

>>562311
"W-well like Light says. She's just a pony."

562313

>>562306
"Yeah, I intend to…
Speaking of which, how's your harem coming along? I've noticed a lot of stallions coming to your lab; any of them make the cut?"

562314

>>562311
"Well they are together after all. There is no shame in myself admitting that miss Rosemary and I are quite active in bed as well. Mostly because of her persistance, I might add."

562315

>>562313
I chuckle.
"Mister Hircus, that was just a joke, I have no intention of creating my own harem. And those come here to talk about potions or affairs of life. I'm not having auditions."

562316

>>562314
Ear twitch.

562317

>>562314
"No shit, Tela and I don't pass up a day without it."
Smirk.

>>562312
Sip again, then put my glass down and clear my throat.
"She admitted that she particularly likes the…"
Clear my throat again.
"Feeling of being filled up by Abilio. She mentioned a lot juices too…Urgh."

562318

>>562317
I glow red.

562319

>>562317
I chuckle at Cloudy's comment.
"My my, that is quite the comment."

562320

>>562315
"Affairs? You know how risky it is sleeping with ponies in a relationship, right?
and I wasn't joking; you really could get yourself a harem if you wanted to."

562321

>>562320
"Affairs of life as in, just random stuff."
I smile.
"And having a harem is something I have no interest in personally. Why are you so insistent on me getting a harem?"

562322

>>562318
"What, you're not imagining them having a go at it, are you?"

>>562319
Shiver.
"At the time I was quite shocked by the visuals I got from it, coming from her. She said nopony would believe me she said it anyway."

562323

>>562322
I chuckle.
"Hhehe, of course not. We're all mares right?"

562324

>>562321
"Because you're a beautiful mare who really could pull it off!"
Blush a little.
"And because I… sorta-kinda wouldn't mind being part of it… as long as Ciddir was part of it too, of course."

562325

>>562323
Smirk.
"Yeah, but only two out of three actually wants to imagine a dicking happening."

562326

>>562318
>>562323
"Come now miss Springleaf. No need to get flustered over something like this. Seeing your time spent in the bunkhouses, I am fairly certain you have heard and seen far worse than this."

>>562322
"Funnily enough, I certainly do."

562327

>>562324
I smile and pat you on the head.
"I'll take that as a compliment."

>>562325
"Eh…w-well.."

>>562326
"Unfortunately…"

562328

>>562326
"I know I could trust you with my lewd gossip."

>>562327
"Just please try not to pull one out of your hat right now."

562329

>>562328
"Maybe I should pull some portable tongue out of it or something for you."

562330

>>562327
"If it bothers you, know that my offer still stands."

>>562328
"I was a merchant of secrets once, discreetness is something I am very good at."

562331

>>562329
"Tela is my portable tongue, dummy."

>>562330
"Oh I know that~"

562332

>>562330
"I must admit my initial enthusiasm regarding getting to know how daily life is on the ship has somewhat lessened. And I feel like I learned most of it."

562333

>>562332
I chuckle.
"Oh I am certain it was very educational. I still have some room in my cabin left, but if you would rather not share a bed, you will need to take a hammock or a mattress with you."

562334

>>562333
"Are you sure it won't be a problem?"

562335

>>562334
"What about sprucing up the mansion?"

562336

>>562335
"Well, I keep asking you when you want to do that!"

562337

>>562334
"I certainly have no issues with it. Perhaps one day you will receive a room of your own to rest in. Until then, you are free to rest in my cabin."

562338

>>562337
"I'll bring my hammock. It's grown surprisingly comfortable for me."

562339

>>562338
"You do grow quite used to it."

562340

>>562336
"I told you that we can start whenever!"

562341

>>562340
"Well, get Tela then and we'll do it today!"

>>562339
"It gently rocks you to sleep~"
I frown.
"The first few weeks were a nightmare however."

562342

>>562327
"Thanks. Well, I better go check on Ciddir, make sure she's adjusting okay. Thanks for the talk, Selena!"

562343

>>562342
"Goodbye Ciddir."

562344

>>562341
"I understand, I slept in the bunkhouses too once, of course."

562345

>>562343
"My name's Hircus!"

562346

>>562344
"Didn't we all?"

562347

>>562345
"Sorry, slip of the tongue."

>>562344
"Humble beginnings. What did you do before you joined the fleet, Light?"

562348

>>562347
"I suppose there is little harm in telling you at this point. I was an information broker, I bought and sold 'secrets'. Whether it was proof of a rich noble cheating on his wife or secret illegal deals between merchants, it was all the same to me. A very interesting trade, I was quite good at it."

562349

>>562348
"I have to admit something to…"
Sigh.
"I used to kill ponies for money!"

562350

>>562348
"Ah, that must have been quite exciting…and dangerous."

>>562349
Take a mocking shocked expression

562351

>>562350
"I know, right?"

562352

>>562349
"How gauche."

>>562350
"Oh it certainly was both. Though it is not as if my current occupation is any less so."

562353

>>562352
"So, this one's your favourite occupation then?"

562354

>>562351
"I would never have guessed."

>>562352
"You must have much dirt on many ponies."

562355

562356

>>562353
"Hmmm… I certainly like the freedom, yes. As we travel, we get a chance to see so much of the world, which is quite pleasant to me. That is not to say I intend on doing this forever."

>>562354
I chuckle.
"Quite. Though I lost much of my former network of information given that I no longer tend to it. It is not easy to keep contact with so many ponies around the world willing to spy on others and gather information for a sum of coin. I myself used a dragon to close this communication gap by using him to send and receive messages."

562357

>>562356
"A dragon? Not the same dragon from the mutiny?"

562358

>>562356
"I will fucking tie you to a chair if you say you want to retire."

562359

>>562357
"Oh no, of course not. It was a very young and small dragon I owned. I lost him before I came to this fleet, unfortunately."

>>562358
"One day I shall retire, but that day is certainly not today. Did you expect me to continue doing this work until I am old and grey, provided I live that long?"

562360

>>562359
"What was his name?"

562361

>>562359
"Well, it's a pretty fucking great job!"

562362

>>562360
"Dragons tend to have strange names, but seeing how he was hatched under captivity, his name was given by ponies. Embers. An exceedingly clever nickname, is it not?"

>>562361
"I do quite like it. But like any job it certainly is not perfect."

562363

>>562362
I snicker.
"Where is he now?"

562364

>>562362
"We need more sexy stripper mares?"

562365

>>562363
"Hmmm… a good question. I honestly have no idea. After a particularly chaotic battle we were part of, I lost track of him. I feared he died but I never found a body, so I assume he got away and still lives to this day. Dragons are quite tough and have a rather long lifespan."

>>562364
I chuckle.
"I have plenty of lovely mares to keep me entertained already."

562366

>>562365
"Like a little fucking harem."
Snort.

562367

>>562365
"I heard they can live for thousands of years."

>>562366
I snort.
"Don't tell me you're interested in harems too?"

562368

>>562366
"Hm?"

>>562367
"So I hear as well. That said, I am not fond of fully grown dragons, so I am glad he will likely not reach adulthood in my lifetime. He may hold a grudge against me."

562369

>>562367
"Who isn't interested in a harem of pretty mares?"

562370

>>562368
"Ah, would you patch things up, if you could?"

>>562369
"Apparently I'm the only one. Even Hircus said he wants a harem and that he wants me in it."

562371

>>562370
"Well, I'd definitely fuck you if I could."
Wink.

562372

>>562370
"I would certainly try. But what are the chances of me ever running into him again? This was only two years ago mind you, so he must still be a mere child."

562373

>>562371
"Yes, I had gathered from the way you've been looking at my tail the past hour."

>>562372
"You never know."

562374

>>562373
"We shall see how the dice fall."

562375

>>562373
"You could move it out of the way then, and brigthen both our days."

562376

>>562375
I snort.
"Not if you were the last pony on earth."

562377

>>562376
>>562375
I chuckle at the exchange.

562378

>>562376
>>562377
Smirk amusedly, and giggle lightly, giving LH a sly look.
"It's not like I never saw it. Your tail flicks sometimes, y'know."

562379

>>562377
>>562378
"You'd know, you've been staring more at it, than my face."

562380

>>562379
"Both are pretty, but you usually don't smile at me a lot, so I go with the more interesting sight."

562381

>>562380
"You really only care about flanks do you?"

562382

>>562381
"Nah, I care about a lot of other things too! I just love a nice looking marebutt~"

562383

>>562382
"Okay, so what else do you care about?
Besides guns I mean."

562384

>>562383
"Gold, obviously."

562385

>>562384
"So sex, gold and guns. You're more like a stallion than I thought."

562386

>>562385
"Is it so bad to enjoy life?"

562387

>>562386
I scrunch.

562388

>>562387
"I'll take that as a 'No, it isn't!'"

562389

>>562388
I snort and drink some more sweet tea.

562390

>>562389
"Are you liking that tea?"

562391

>>562390
"It's not bad actually."

562392

>>562391
"I am pleased to hear so. It holds some nostalgic value to me."

562393

>>562389
I drink some more too.

562394

>>562392
"It reminds me a bit of the lemonade foals drink in Equestria, very sweet."

562395

>>562394
"I drank quite a bit of it as a foal too, though that was before the whole matter with my heart. After that, I was far more temperate. Sugar is tasty and all, but it is also very unhealthy."

562396

>>562395
I scrunch.
"Is it hard having to be so disciplined all the time?"

562397

>>562393
"….how's the tea?"

562398

>>562397
Smack my lips.
"Pretty great, actually!"

562399

>>562398
"So….it seems like Tela might become commander of the Hourglass. You must be happy for her…"

562400

>>562399
"Yeah, I am. She totally deserves it."

562401

>>562396
"Of course it is. Temptation is such a sweet mistress."
I chuckle.

562402

>>562401
"I fear I'd have fallen way earlier."

>>562400
"She really does. What about you? Any promotions in sight?"

562403

>>562402
"Well, I'm hoping to be the captain of the next ship we get."
Smirk.

562404

>>562403
"But you're not a first mate yet, shouldn't those get first priority?"

562405

>>562402
"Well, I value my life too much to risk it over some sweet tea. Instead I find my daily pleasures in other matters. In truth, I probably do drink too much normal tea for my own good, but at least there is far less sugar used in those."

562406

>>562404
"You do not have to be first mate to receive command over a ship, though it does help your case, I believe."

562407

>>562404
"Yeah, but the only reason I'm not First Mate is because Cloudy."

562408

>>562406
"Life would not be worth living without the little pleasures."

>>562406
"Ah, I see. I thought you had to be first mate."

>>562407
"Cloudy doesn't want you to be First Mate?"

562409

>>562408
"The fleet tradition and rules are quite complicated."

562410

>>562409
"Is it written down somewhere?"

562411

>>562410
"I believe so."

562412

>>562408
"No, Cloudy is the First Mate, but Abilio and her are, basically, y'know. It's like they are a single pony of a single will!"

562413

>>562412
I raise a brow at her.
"That is a very bold statement, miss Emrille."

562414

>>562413
"When was the last time you heard them say something else than what the other said?"

562415

>>562411
"I should read that."

>>562412
>>562414
Raise a brow.

562416

>>562414
"Does that matter?"

562417

>>562416
"I'm just saying, that Cloudy is technically co-captain, so I could be First Mate."

562418

>>562417
"I am certain they would appreciate you saying that."

562419

>>562418
"What's wrong with being honest?"

562420

>>562419
"There is being honest and there is having a questionable opinion. One I disagree with, at that."

562421

Selena?

562422

>>562420
"It won't matter anyway, if I get to be the captain of our next ship."

562423

>>562422
"That would be quite something."

562424

>>562421
Where do you want to meet?

562425

>>562424
Uh… randomly on a ship?

562426

>>562423
"You don't believe it can happen?"

562427

>>562425
Yes.
On deck.
I wave at you.
"Hey Tela!"

562428

>>562426
"Now when did I say that?"

562429

>>562427
Wave back.
"What's up Selena?"

562430

>>562428
"It sounded like you implied."

562431

>>562430
"I did?"

562432

>>562429
Fly over.
"I heard the news. That you're a prime candidate to become commander of the Hourglass!"

562433

>>562431
"Didn't you?"

562434

>>562432
I grin.
"Yeah I am. I'm fucking chuffed!."

562435

>>562433
"That is what I asked."

562436

>>562434
"I'm so happy for you! You must be so excited!"

562437

>>562436
"You bet, the Hourglass has had a good track record so far. The only ship that wasn't so much as damaged during the mutiny!"

562438

>>562435
"Pretty sure you did."

562439

>>562437
"We should celebrate!"

562440

>>562438
"My apologies, but I believe you may be somewhat paranoid then."

562441

>>562439
"I'm not there yet, they haven't officially assigned me so far. But once I am, sure should!"

562442

>>562441
"Hmm, right, can't eat the apple before it's plucked."
I tap my chin.
"What's your favorite rum?"

562443

>>562442
"Eh… probably brown. Red is nice too though."

562444

>>562443
Pull out a bottle of Caballerian brown rum from my hat.
"Here, for when it's official!"

562445

>>562444
"Whoa! I almost forgot you could do that shit! Thanks!"

562446

>>562445
"Don't drink before it's official!"

562447

>>562446
"That's a pretty hefty task… but alright. I won't touch it."

562448

>>562440
Look at both of you.

562449

>>562447
"It will taste twice as good then."
Wink.

562450

>>562449
"Mmmm~
Looking forward to it already. You'll be more than welcome on the Hourglass."

562451

After I have secured all of my things and minion's in Chip's other room assuming he has one as First Mate I'll be down in the hold stalking rats and draining their lifeforce with a claw.

562452

>>562451
"Finally found you."
Emerge into the hold, looking around for her and the dog.
"You can keep the dog. But."

562453

>>562452
Stamp a few times and glare at you when you scare off the rats.
"What dog?"

562454

>>562453
Sigh at the glare.
"The little prize you brought back from the cost.
The commodore was about to execute you for that."

562455

>>562454
I laugh.
"That's a really short joke! Who are you?"

562456

>>562455
Smile.
"The pony who convinced him not to."

562457

>>562456
I roll my eyes.
"Yeah right."

562458

>>562457
"It's true.
Do you know what a commodore is?"

562459

>>562458
"An Abilo?"

562460

>>562459
"No, that's the name.
Abilio.
A commodore is the pony who orders around everyone on these ships.
So imagine how much in troubles you'd be if he wanted to make an example of you!"

562461

>>562460
I laugh even harder.
"He wouldn't. My dad says he was part of this fleet!"

562462

>>562461
"You are part of this fleet too.
He's angry at you for something else."

562463

>>562462
I shake my head.
"Nu-uh. When I get fixed I'm leaving. What's he mad about?"

562464

>>562463
"The prisoner. The undead. The dog you slapped your seal on and turned into an undead.
Because he had ordered not to take prisoners."

562465

>>562464
I huff and fold my wings in front of my chest.
"No one told me."

562466

>>562465
"And this is why he's not cut your wings and thrown you into the sea yet.
His words!
But he wanted to kill the dog and throw her overboard!"

562467

>>562466
I gasp
"Not my pillow!"

562468

>>562467
Nod with the gasp.
"Yes! Your pillow.
But I told him how important she is to you, and made him promise not to touch her.
If you promise something aswell!"

562469

>>562468
"Promise what?"
I pick up a rat I killed and start to munch on it.

562470

>>562469
"You have to hide pillow.
And make sure nopony, especially the neighpone mare, sees her.
If she does, it's over. The commodore will have to kick you out and make an example of you!"

562471

>>562470
"Who?"

562472

>>562471
"This one mare, she has the same funny eyes I and Lovepone have.
She works for the government of these towns, and we work for her.
She will want your head if she sees pillow."

562473

>>562450
I nod. "Thanks Tela. How are you otherwise? It's been some time since we talked."

562474

>>562472
"Will she go into my room?"

562475

>>562474
Raise a brow.
"You have a room?"

562476

>>562475
I nod.
"Mister Chip is letting me sleep in his other room."

562477

>>562473
"Eh… better than before at least. I've been hearing rumors though… apparently some ponies think me sharing a bed with Emrille is what's getting me a possible promotion."
I frown.

562478

>>562476
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.

That lusty manwhore.
"I see. Then, no, she will not come looking in your room, I can almost guarantee you that.
Just keep pillow hidden there and it will be fine.
But never do something like this again."

562479

>>562478
I roll my eyes as I take another bite of rat.
"You guys are boring pirates."

562480

>>562479
"We are privateers, not pirates."

562481

>>562480
"What?"

562482

>>562481
"We are not pirates.
Not for the moment.
The government of Awa is hiring us to fight in this war, we are no different than sea based mercenaries right now."

562483

>>562477
I frown.
"Those meanies. Don't listen to them.
Everypony important knows you've earned it fair and square!"

562484

>>562482
"What war?"

562485

>>562484
Sit down, relaxing.
"Neighpon is at war. A civil war between two feudal powers."

562486

>>562440
"You don't think it should be you and not me then?"

562487

>>562483
"Well yeah… that's what I'm going to prove them too. I don't want to be seen as some kind of a piggybacker."

562488

>>562485
I pick up a rat and offer it to you.
"Oooh, sounds fun."

562489

>>562487
"That's the spirit!"

562490

>>562488
Gently decline, raising a hoof.
"The real fun will begin in Ichi.
Taking that city is gonna be…
An adventure, at the very least.
Do you plan in fighting alongside us?"

562491

>>562490
I nod eagerly.
"I need to learn how to kill people right."

562492

>>562491
Smirk.
"That, I can help you with.
What's your fancy?"

562493

>>562492
I rattle my bone-and-feather catalyst and roll my eyes.
"Guess."

562494

>>562486
"I would very like to receive command over a ship myself, for one. I believe any aspiring officer does, no?"

562495

>>562493
"Lots of talk, it seems.
The ability to do magic doesn't mean you are unable to fight in other ways.
So it's a necromancy trainer what you seek?"

562496

>>562489
"Once the money starts rolling in… I'll probably modify it a bit. It's never going to be a real combat vessel like that armored Darklantern or anything, but that doesn't mean it can't serve other uses."

562497

>>562492
>>562493
Weapon and/or Catalyst: Fetish necklace made with rune-engraved gryphon bones and gryphon feathers.
Armor: A necklace of vertebrae and shiny stones and glass beads, colorful feathers tied to her own on her head and wings, a jangly tail bracelet worn just above the furry tip of it


>>562495
I shrug.
"I know how to kill, but I need to learn how to kill right."

562498

>>562497
"Very well.
That puts us forward a step already.
Show me how you kill."

562499

>>562496
"Did you have anything in mind? More cannons? More armor? New sails?"

562500

>>562498
I look around.
"All the rats are gone, but okay."
I wipe my claws off then pop my knuckles.
"I'll drag your body to mister Scarab, okay? He can fix you."

562501

>>562494
"Not what I asked."

562502

>>562500
"I don't like killing younglings."

562503

>>562499
"I dunno for sure yet, I'll have to talk to an engineer about it. I don't think we need more cannons on it, but it might be worth making it faster to get away from trouble."

562504

>>562503
'Maybe new coat of paint!"

562505

>>562502
I laugh.
"Don't worry. I'm the one doing the killing and you are oooooooooollllllld. Now, watch close or you won't see how I do it."

562506

>>562501
"Is it not? I believe the implication I just made is that yes, I would like to receive a promotion myself first."

562507

>>562505
"Don't."
Put a hoof over my rapiers.
Set up Retaliate for the moment, standing as still as a stone.

Roll #1 3 = 3

562508

>>562504
"Eh, maybe."

562509

>>562507
"You said you wanted me to show you how I kill. Stop being a baby."

562510

>>562508
"I think the Hourglass would look better with a layer of violet."

562511

>>562510
"That's… not exactly a subtle color, you know."

562512

>>562506
"Oh really?
You're already First Mate, aren't you?"

562513

>>562509
"And I said, don't. I don't want to kill a young thing like yourself.
You don't know how to fight yet, there is little chance I will die."

562514

>>562512
"That I am."

562515

>>562513
"Make up your mind, stupid."
I flutter up to a crate and start to comb my feathers with a talon.

562516

>>562514
"Well, I'm only Second Mate so far… and I believe that my contributions to the fleet already earned me a bit more than that."

562517

>>562511
"…oh…"
Blush a bit.
"I thought it would be pretty."

562518

>>562515
"Try luring a rat out."
Frankly, I don't want to because I can't calculate the damage for us in combat.

562519

>>562518
You could just let her suck his life out.
"Then get up here and be quiet."

562520

>>562516
I shake my head and chuckle.
"Of course. Now, I believe it is time for me to go. I have business to attend to still."

562521

>>562519
She'd like that, I'm sure.
Stand up and trot by her side, silently watching.

562522

>>562520
"If you say so. Thanks for the preening again."

562523

>>562521
I'll wait quietly for a few minutes, flicking my tail, until a rat comes back out. Once it does I swoop down and jab it with a claw to drain what little life it has.

562524

>>562522
"Any time. Good day."

562525

>>562523
"You always fight only with your claws?"

562526

>>562517
"I mean sure it would be but it'd stand out waaay too much! There's a reason why sails are usually just plain white, you know!"

562527

>>562524
"Toodles."

562528

>>562525
I shake my head as I fly back up.
"Nu-uh."

562529

>>562526
I think about this.
"Oooooo, because they look like clouds? I never thought about that."

562530

>>562524
"Bye, Light."

>>562527
"Uh….I think I should go too, see if I can find Tela…"

562531

>>562529
"Yeah, makes them harder to spot from a distance."

562532

>>562528
"How else?"

562533

>>562530
"Tell her to come around if you see her, will you?"

562534

>>562532
I draw my knife.
"With this."
I go back to waiting for another rat.

562535

>>562534
Wait in silence.

562536

>>562533
I nod.
"Goodbye, miss Emrille."

562537

>>562535
When another rat pokes its head out I squeeze my catalyst until I feel I've built up enough power. I then swoop down and stab the rat, turning it to dust.
Death blow.

562538

>>562537
"Powerful.
I see your problem now."

562539

>>562538
"Really?"

562540

>>562536
"Later."

562541

>>562531
"Ah, I see.
So blue would would be a good color?"

562542

>>562539
"You use short or no weapons at all. Any decent swordspony can keep you at hoof's length."

562543

>>562542
"That's why I don't attack straight on. Mister Sanfortune taught me about that."

562544

>>562541
"Eh, maybe. White seems to be better though. Probably has something to do with reflection of light."

562545

>>562544
"Or what about the darklantern? It's entirely black…"

562546

>>562543
"And how well do you hide?"

562547

>>562546
"I caught pillow didn't I?"

562548

>>562545
"It's geared for night sneaking, as far as I know."

562549

>>562547
"Is she a fighter?
Is she a fighter you tried to hit and missed already, or a fighter who saw you kiss his friend?
Would you be able to disappear into the shadows as easily as you turned that rat to dust, or would you have to run away?"

562550

>>562549
I shrug.
"Run? Ha! I'd suck out his life and heal my cuts."

562551

>>562548
"Maybe we can make the Hourglass a sneaky ship too. Just some black and some sails."

562553

>>562550
"This is circular reasoning.
Assume he's a better sword fighter than you are, and head on, you cannot hit him.
Then what?"

562554

>>562553
"I have my minion attack from the other side."

562556

>>562553
>>562554
"If I'm even allowed to have them."

562557

>>562554
"So you are admitting, you cannot hide properly, and cannot fight them head on.
We will work on that."
>>562556
"You are. The commodore said grave-robbing is fine."

562558

>>562551
"There's no real point, it's not suited for combat anyway."

562559

>>562557
"Okay."

562560

>>562559
"First of all we should fix the growth spurs. And get you a sword you are comfortable with."

562561

>>562558
"Well…you know that better than me anyway. But enough about boats, hanging in there with Emrille?"

562562

>>562560
"Well duh."
I shake my head.
"Swords are too big."

562563

>>562562
"There are swords of all sizes, of all weights."
Pull out the rapier.
"See how nimble this is?
A kid could weild it."

562565

>>562563
I shake my head.
"I don't wanna."

562567

>>562561
"Sure, why do you ask?"

562568

>>562565
Sheate the rapier again.
"Make up your mind. You want to learn to fight for real or just use what you 'wanna'?"

562569

>>562567
"I saw her earlier while I was looking for you.
She seemed a little irritated…at least more than usual."

562571

>>562569
I roll my eyes.
"Great…"

562572

>>562568
"Fighting is for stupid people. I want to kill."

562574

>>562572
"Fighting is what you do when you face against someone trained.
You can only kill rats."
Look at you with a serious expression.
"Is this your ambition, to kill rats?"

562576

>>562571
"I'm not sure what it was."

562577

>>562574
"I killed that ocean guy and two of his friends, stupid. How many did you kill?"

562578

>>562577
"I lost count when I was sixteen.
A quarter century ago."

562579

>>562578
"Did you kill your hearing too?"

562580

>>562579
"No, but stabbing ponies right through the ears never gets old.
You poke the brain right out."
Turn around to leave.
"If you really want to learn how to kill instead of acting like a child, come and see me."

562581

>>562580
I laugh.
"I bet you never even ate a heart."

562582

>>562581
"Ponies are herbivores."

562583

>>562581
>>562582
And with that, leave the hold.

562584

>>562576
"Eh, I'll just have to watch my mouth then. Maybe she's started bleeding today."

562588

>>562584
>>562576
I'll grab a few rats for the road and head up to the deck.

562589

>>562584
"Eh….How is your spells and swordfighting coming along?"

562590

>>562589
"Well… you saw what happened to that giant spider in the cave, didn't you?"

>>562588
Eye her milling around

562591

>>562590
>>562589
I walk over to both of you when I see you on the deck.
"Hi!"

562594

>>562590
"That was quite amazing! And really dangerous!"

>>562591
I turn to you and smile, perhaps a bit less than last time.
"Oh, hello Fly, did you meet Tela yet?"

562596

>>562594
"Nope! Is she nice?"
I rub around your legs and purr a little.

562597

>>562591
"Hey… you again. Are you uh… healthy again?"

>>562594
I chuckle.
"Yeah it was… it was a dumb move that paid off. But it does show how much power a spell like that can have!"

562599

>>562596
"She's very nice!"

>>562597
"Oh yes, it was absolutely amazing. How did you learn it?"

562601

>>562597
I crunch a rat a few times and swallow it.
"Healthy? Oh, you mean the curse. Nu-uh, still cursed."

>>562599
"Great!"

>>562597
I walk over to you instead and rub around your legs while purring.

562604

>>562599
"Self-study. I've been practicing magic for a long time now, but it's only since the last year or so that I've been really dabbling into these advanced spells."

562607

>>562601
"Aw shit… does that mean you'll freak out again at some point?"
It's like a really… weird and creepy cat.

562609

>>562607
"Freak out?"
Rub and purr, rub and purr.

562611

>>562609
"Yeah, I saw you flailing around on the ground whilst screaming before."

562615

>>562611
"Oh! Yeah, I'll freak out again."

562619

>>562615
"Aw shit. Alright."

562623

>>562619
"Why?"

562627

>>562604
"Any more you're working on, or is it a secret."

>>562619
Give Tela a light kick on the shoulder and a glare.

562628

>>562604
"Oh, you do magic too?"
I stop rubbing.

562631

>>562623
"Well it's a bit freaky when it happens! And what if it happens during battle or some shit?"

>>562627
"Not right now, no. I should focus on the ones I have for now."
Rub the spot she kicked.
"Hey! What's the deal with that!"

>>562628
"Yup!"

562632

>>562631
"Watch your language."

562634

>>562631
"Mister Crux will keep me safe. What sort of magic?"

562639

>>562632
"Seriously? She's not just some kid, did you see her in battle?"

>>562634
Summon an ethereal sword in my hoof.
"Just the arcane, no… necromancy stuff like yours."

562640

>>562639
"She's 11 years old, that's a kid to me."

562642

>>562640
"An 11 year old with a spooky undead… thing and powerful magic! She's not exactly innocent like Summer was!"

562645

>>562642
"Who's Summer?"

562647

>>562639
"Ooooooh!"
I start clapping.
"Can you teach me to do that? I can teach you how to do this!"
I put a rat down on the deck then charge a single claw with necromantic energy. When I've built up enough charge I hit the rat with a death blow, blasting it into gibs.

>>562642
"Summer? Sum-mer. Did dad know her?"

562654

>>562645
"… Right, you weren't here for that. Some kid that was on the fleet a while back. Poor filly was so scared, I always watched my tongue around her."

>>562647
"That doesn't look like the kind of magic I'm experienced with… and I don't know if he knew her."

562655

>>562647
I smile forcedly.
"That's very nice…"

>>562654
My face saddens.
"Oh…poor dear…that must have been awful for her. What happened?"

562657

>>562654
"Oh. I'll ask him later."

562658

>>562655
I jump up and down.
"Really? You really think so?"

562661

>>562658
"Yes, your powers are improving."

562662

>>562655
"It's not like she was treated badly or anything, but she didn't exactly like it here, she was pretty homesick I think. She left a while back, they allowed them to go free because they helped us during the mutiny."

>>562657
"… Huh? You mean like…"
Make spooky motions with my hooves.
"Talking to him beyond the grave?"

562665

>>562661
I give you a great big hug.
"Thank you!"

>>562662
I nod.
"I wear his skull and we talk with each other."
I scowl.
"He doesn't say much though. He says I can't be strong if I don't learn lots of things for myself."

562666

>>562662
"Ah, that's good to hear."

>>562665
Give your head a little brush

562671

>>562665
"… Alright! That sounds just fine to me! Why not right?"

>>562666
Whisper to her.
"If I die, don't let her come near me, alright?"

562673

562675

>>562666
I purr as you brush my feathers.

>>562671
"He's a little bossy. He keeps telling me to hunt people, eat their hearts and brains, and crave their bones into dice and things. I don't really wanna, though."

562676

>>562675
"… Yeah, you shouldn't. You really, really shouldn't do that. Don't listen to him."

562677

>>562676
I nod.
"Mister Sanfortu says hunting when you don't have to is stupid and dangerous, and brains are icky. Hearts taste really good though."

562679

>>562675
"That's not really nice."

>>562677
"Uh…well, I think he's right that you should only hunt when you're hungry."

562681

>>562677
Cover my mouth with a hoof for a second.
"Yeah… not really my kind of dish if I'm honest. Any meat for that matter."

562686

>>562679
"Nice doesn't really matter unless you're being nice to friends."
I nod.
"Right. Hunting for fun is wasteful and dangerous."

>>562681
"Oh, right. Ponies eat boring things."

562688

>>562686
"Hey! It's not boring! Fruit tastes good!"

562689

>>562686
"Good. Very good. So what happened to that little dog?"

562690

>>562688
"Uhh…okay. Yeah, fruit is good."

>>562689
"It's staying in my room."

562694

>>562690
"Glad to hear you agree. If you had said fruit tastes like shit we'd have problems right now."

562695

>>562690
"Ah, you got a room? Great."

562699

>>562694
I laugh.

>>562695
"Yup! Mister Chip is letting me sleep in his other room."

562702

>>562699
"Ah how nice of him!"

562703

>>562699
"But hey, if you ever need help hunting when you're hungry, I'd be glad to help. Unless you'd rather fish, I've never done that before."

562707

>>562702
I nod.
"He's funny and nice."

>>562703
"Fishing is fun. You dive down and grab 'em right out of the water!"

562708

>>562707
"I think I'm too slow to just jump in and grab a fish. No way I'd grab one with my mouth either."

562709

>>562708
"Can you make a magic net?"

562710

>>562707
"He's really nice indeed."

562711

>>562709
"Uh… no. I'm not into conjuration. … Maybe I could teleport one into a net though? Might be doable, just a little tricky."

562712

>>562710
I nod.
"And he's really big, too! He's even bigger than Sanfortune!"

>>562711
"Oooh, try! Pleaaaaaaase?"

562713

>>562712
"Yes, diamond dogs are big, that's right."

562714

>>562713
"But he's huuuuuuge!"

562716

>>562712
"I'm not going to jump into the water while the fleet is on the move! And I can't see the fish from up here on the deck!"

562719

>>562714
"Yes, he is really big, isn't he."

562721

>>562716
"Awww."

>>562719
"Yeah. that's what I said!"

562722

>>562721
Nod.
"Now, did mister Tree say something to you?'

562723

>>562721
"When we dock and we have some spare time, we can give it a try. But really, I don't even know if it's going to work. Teleporting a still object is easy enough… but a moving, living fish in the water? Sheesh…"

562727

>>562722
"He told me Abilo was going to kill me then wasn't going to kill me, then he wanted me to kill something for him but he was the only one around and got mad at me when I tried to kill him. Then he told me I'm bad at fighting. He's a jerk."

>>562723
"Hunting might be more fun instead. Are there any big things that aren't people?"

562729

>>562727
"Oh, well mister Tree tried to help you in front of the commodore, you should be nice to him."

562730

>>562727
"Sure, wolves, bears, boars… pretty dangerous stuff, but they can all grow fairly big. Back when I did mercenary work, we sometimes had to hunt down all kinds of animals causing trouble."

562732

>>562729
"Oh."

>>562730
"That sounds fun! You and me and maybe Chip too could bring one down I bet!"

562734

>>562732
"Yes, if it wasn't for him, you might have been grounded!"

562739

>>562732
"Sure, that sounds like it could be fun. I'm not a tracker though, so I hope you know how to follow a trail yourself…"

562743

>>562734
My eyes grow wide and I tremble.

>>562739
I'm too busy being scared to respond.

562745

>>562743
"But relax now''.
Give your head another brush.
"Mister Tree made sure you wouldn't. But as he no doubt told you, don't put that seal on others, okay?"

562746

>>562745
I relax as you brush me again.
"What about people we are fighting? I'm supposed to be practicing with my seals."

562748

>>562743
>>562745
"Huh? Seal? You have a pet seal?"

562749

>>562746
"Eh…well, that's okay.
But they have to be bad people who want to hurt us."

>>562748
"It's a spell that apparently turns living people into undead immediately."

562750

>>562749
"… Oooh, I thought you meant the animal kind of seal!"

562752

>>562750
I giggle.
"No, silly.
I've never even seen a seal."

562753

>>562748
I laugh.
"No, I…uh."
I scrunch up my face as I try to recal my lessons.
"I carve specific geometric designs into bones in order to, uh, funnel potent necromantic energies into them. The seal can then bind directly to a living creature an-no, wait. Directly bind to a living or dead creature and give me total control over them."

562758

>>562753
"So… you got a seal that turns living ponies into undead minions? That's uh… nice?"

562762

>>562753
"…what she said."

562767

>>562758
>>562762
"It's really cool!"
I lean in close.
"Don't tell anyone, but if you take the seal off they go back to normal. Don't break my minions though or I'll get really mad, okay?"
I pull a bone seal out of my bag.
"Wanna try?"

562769

>>562767
Take a step back.
"No!"

562771

>>562767
I scrunch.
"I won't tell anypony.
But I don't want to turn undead myself."

562773

>>562769
>>562771
"Awww, but you'll be fine! I had to have it done to me before mister Sanfortune would promise to teach me how to make them."

562774

>>562773
I look at you.
"Does it hurt?"

562775

>>562773
"Sorry but… no."

562778

>>562774
"Nope."

>>562775
"Aww, okay."

562779

>>562778
"Hmmm."
I turn to Tela.
"Make sure that seal gets off really soon."

562780

>>562779
"… Seriously? You're kidding right!?"

562782

>>562780
"I need to know that that dog is not in constant pain."

562783

>>562782
"Fucking… fine."

562784

>>562783
Grin at you.

>>562778
"Okay Fly, so you put that on me, I'm undead, and you take it off 10 seconds later and I'm completely like this again?"

562788

>>562784
"Sure!"
I look around.
"We should go to your lab, probably."

562789

>>562788
"Okay. Let's go, Tela. It will be interesting."

562790

>>562789
Trudge after them.

562792

>>562789
>>562790
Off we go to the lab. Once we get there I shut the door and take out the seal.
"Ready?"

562793

>>562792
I breathe in and hold out my hoof.
I'm sweating profusely.
"…okay.."

562798

>>562793
I stick the seal onto your side by your wing. It sinks into your flesh a little bit as you die, but remain standing.
"Say something."

562799

>>562798
I have a vacant stare.
"Something"

562804

>>562799
>>562798
I shudder slightly.

562809

>>562799
"Now do jumping jacks!"

>>562804
"Isn't this cool?"

562812

>>562809
Start jumping up and down without a sound.

562813

>>562809
"Uh… I dunno… I guess it's pretty impressive though."

562814

>>562812
"8…9…10! Okay, stop!"

>>562813
"Isn't it though?"

562815

>>562814
I stop.

562816

>>562815
I pull the seal off of you.

562817

>>562816
I blink and look around.
Then rub my head hazily.
"Uh…how long was I gone?"

562818

>>562817
"About ten seconds."

562819

>>562818
"Wow…well, that was weird…"
I check myself.
Then throw a relieved look to Tela.

562820

>>562819
Forced grin.

562821

>>562820
"Well….at least that dog isn't in constant pain."
I move a bit closer.
"Thanks for sticking with me." I give you a wink.

562822

>>562821
"Uh… my pleasure."

562823

>>562822
>>562818
"Now, what shall we do next?"

562824

>>562823
I shrug.

562825

>>562823
"Maybe I should get back to Emmy before she bleeds out…"

562826

>>562825
"Ah okay, was great talking to you, Tela.
We should do it again soon!"
Hug '1d10'

Roll #1 5 = 5

562827

>>562825
"She's bleeding?"

562828

>>562826
"Yeah, totally should do more undead parties! Hehehe."

>>562827
I snicker.
"You'll get what I mean some day."

562829

>>562828
"Okay?"

562830

>>562828
I pout.
"Oh…I'm sorry if it disturbed you…I just wanted to be sure that dog wasn't in too much trouble…and well I felt I could try it since I knew somepony I trust was here…"

562831

>>562830
"I'm just poking fun, gal. Always fun to hang out with you. Toodles."

562832

>>562831
"See ya." I wave you off.

>>562829
We should stop.
"You wanna go get some ice cream and sit on deck, Fly?"

562833

>>562832
I agree.
"Yay! Ice cream!"

562835

>>562833
And we're back on deck.

562836

>>562835
Ice cream time.

562837

>>562836
Yup, pull some out of my hat.
And we spend some time here.


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