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Occupied Equestria - Vale of Tears
Anonymous
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No.141000
141002
Continuing
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141002
141005
>>141000
>>141001 →
Anonymous
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No.141005
141006
>>141002
>>141001 →
A letter opener, a stapler, a couple pens.... can paperclips be used as weapons? What about this rock? Looks like someone took an orange sandstone and turned it into a paperweight or something. It's actually a pretty neat rock though
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141006
141007
>>141005
Silver definitely takes the letter opener, stapler, and pens. He decides that the rock can stay since it's pretty neat, and he'd honestly be impressed if he managed to turn the paper clips into a usable weapon. He turns to the changeling, motions down with a hoof.

"Stay here, okay? We will get pony who can speak your language soon, so we can communicate."
Anonymous
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No.141007
141008
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>>141006
The creature sits, but says nothing back to Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141008
141009
>>141007
"Thank you."

With that, Silver and Sleetfall leave the room, locking it as nessecary. He goes to report to Lieutenant Brisbuck after.
Anonymous
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No.141009
141010
>>141008
Brisbuck comes to Silver Sword

"Sergeant? Report."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141010
141011
>>141009
He salutes his Lieutenant.

"Sir. Telephone Office is clear of hostiles. All changeling defenders have been killed save one drone who willingly came back with us as prisoner. He does not speak Ponish, but we have him locked up in office. We took some casualties in process, though. One dead, unknown number of wounded. Squad C's Sergeant took shrapnel from bad grenade, and requests alternate NCO and medic."
Anonymous
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No.141011
141012
>>141010
"We're up to 10% casualties and we haven't even made it to the frontline..." He remarks, almost under his breath.

"Good work Silver Sword. Our medic is busy, but add the wounded to the list so he may prioritize. We'll send over a corporal from A squad, or the sergeant if necessary. With Amber Grain and the Sergeant of B squad taking hits, it looks like the rumors of officers taking higher casualties are true in our case as well."

Then he adds
"Why do you have a drone?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141012
141014
>>141011
"If I may, Sir, once we get pony who can translate for us, we may be able to get him to tell us where any cocooned ponies are, if he knows."
Anonymous
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No.141014
141015
>>141012
"I see... We should find one then. But in any event we must secure this town. Nightfall will be coming soon, and we are at a critical transportation point."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141015
141016
>>141014
"Agreed. But if I may, Sir...I am unsure I am fit to lead troops into battle at the moment. I got hit twice by changeling SMG at point blank in chest, and I think it may have reached my tolerance for bullets."
Anonymous
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No.141016
141017
>>141015
"Well, see the medic, and we'll look for anypony who can speak the bug's language."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141017
141018
>>141016
"That...would be wise. Where is he?"
Anonymous
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No.141018
141019
>>141017
"Over in the dining hall" he answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141019
141020
>>141018
He nods, and heads immediately in that direction.
Anonymous
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No.141020
141021
>>141019
Silver enters the dining hall to see a tired looking Firm Heart above perhaps five ponies lying on their backs in sleeping bags or on blankets. He is working with an I to insert plasma into one of them, it seems.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141021
141022
>>141020
"Firm Heart!"

Despite the current state of his body and the lack of blood therein, Silver can't help but be elated at the sight of Firm Heart up and moving around.
Anonymous
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No.141022
141023
>>141021
Slowly, Firm Heart turns and looks back to Silver. His eyes look tired, and he wears a frown. He turns back towards the patient he is dealing with, trying to keep the bag of plasma elevated.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141023
141024
>>141022
"I, uh...I will not distract you, then."

Silver finds a place to sit in the room, and sits down.
Anonymous
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No.141024
141025
>>141023
Firm Heart places the bag up, and turns back to Silver
“Yes, Sergeant Sword?” He speaks slowly.
“You need medical attention too, don’t you?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141025
141026
>>141024
"Erm..."

The unicorn looks down at the array of bullet wounds adorning his person.

"...yes, unfortunately."
Anonymous
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No.141026
141027
>>141025
“Alright.”
He walks up slowly, and uses his magic to move around a flashlight, and some other device.

“Let’s see here...two woulds from I think rifles, three pistol shots, a grazing wound from another bullet, some shrapnel, explosive burns... how are you still alive? You need plasma, preferably blood, and you have three, I think, bullets still in you, plus I don’t know how much shrapnel. Here, swallow this.” He uses magic to hover over an pill. “It will help keep your digestive system from becoming infected if your intestines are pierced. Now let me get you some morphine, and some tonic.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141027
141028
>>141026
Silver swallows the pill as he is told, like a good patient.

"I am glad to see you are alright. I am sorry for putting you through such danger earlier."
Anonymous
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No.141028
141029
>>141027
“Some how I don’t think I was in more danger than most” he says. His tone isn’t sarcastic, but almost matter of fact, not that he has inflected much emotion since Silver met him after the incident. He starts to inject an IV.

“Okay, let me add some plasma to you. We may want a blood donor if we can find one.”

He goes through the process of setting this up, then pulls a syringe, which he injects into the plasma
“And here is some morphine to deal with the pain. I’ll give you a magical tonic to help with healing and hopefully internal bleeding, and I’ll remove the bullets inside you, then patch you up. But you will probably need something more intensive after today.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141029
141030
>>141028
"Ahh...another day, another near death experience..."

He scratches an itch near where the IV is, as the morphine takes effect and starts numbing the area first.
Anonymous
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No.141030
141031
>>141029
Silver does feel the pain go down, and feels some areas becoming numb.

“Alright... now let’s try to remove some of these bullets.”
Firm Heart uses a scalpel and a small metal pick to try to insert into his wounds to help pull out foreign objects, though magic does most of the work. His horn remains lit bright yellow as he works, focused on his work. The first is near his shoulder.
“Alright, let’s get this one out.”
The second is around his right flank and thigh. He uses a localized shot of morphine to help. He has trouble, and has to try twice. Silver bleeds much more during this process, but at least the plasma and some dried blood is being injected into Silver. The third is around his belly.

This whole process is not complete before a private comes in pushing another private.
“Sergeant Sword, we found somepony who speaks Roach.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141031
141032
>>141030
Silver turns his head towards the private.

"Ah, good! Give me minute while Firm Heart finishes patching me up."
Anonymous
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No.141032
141033
>>141031
Firm Heart:
“This... could take a little while longer.”
He starts to pull out the last bullet.

The private says
“Alright. I’ll leave him here with you.”
The other private is pushed forward, and stands there
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141033
141034
>>141032
"Ngh! So...you can speak Changeling?"
Anonymous
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No.141034
141035
>>141033
The private sits down. He is a daffodil colored earth pony in a private’s uniform, who wears a helmet, and is holding onto a carbine despite being indoors. Not quite holding, but hugging it.

“Yes.” He answers simply

Firm Heart continues
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141035
141036
>>141034
"Goodm. Think you can help me?"
Anonymous
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No.141036
141037
>>141035
“Um... maybe.”

He looks a little familiar, but Silver can’t quite place him. And... there’s a sharp pain

Firm Heart:
“Got it!”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141037
141038
>>141036
Silver sucks his teeth at the pain, but it goes away soon enough.

"Ugh...hey, where do I remember you from?"
Anonymous
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No.141038
141039
>>141037
“Uh.... the town hall....”

His uniform and markings suggest a hygienics equipment supply specialist, or something like that. He is from the 332nd.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141039
141040
>>141038
"Oh! Right, you were one of supply specialists we found when we stormed Town Hall. Sorry about that, again."

He turns to Firm Heart.

"So, Doc, are you finished, or do you have more to do?"
Anonymous
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No.141040
141041
>>141039
“Wait... let me stitch this... and add a little bit of magic to aid healing.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141041
141042
>>141040
"Sure thing, Doc."
Anonymous
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No.141042
141043
>>141041
Firm heart applies stitches, tries to remove shrapnel, and has Silver drink some kind of potion, before applying bandages.

“Alright” Firm Heart says. “Not as good as you could be, but as good as it gets right now.” He says, finished in his work
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141043
141044
>>141042
Silver nods.

"I feel much better already."

He motions for the private to follow him.

"Come on, let us see if we can not communicate with drone."
Anonymous
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No.141044
141045
>>141043
The private stands up, and follows Silver. He says nothing

[1d4 = 2]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141045
141046
>>141044
Silver leads him to the office, unlocking it and going first into the room.
Anonymous
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No.141046
141047
>>141045
Silver sees the drone crouched up against a desk in the back of the room, beneath a very high and cracked window. There is some blue blood on the wall, and the rock sits on the desk. The drone looks back at Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141047
141048
>>141046
Silver looks at the changeling, then the blood, then the cracked window, then back at the changeling. With a deadpan expression he asks,

"Did you try to escape and fail to?"
Anonymous
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No.141048
141049
>>141047
The changeling drone blinks, with eye lids that close diagonally across the eyes. Its bandages look to be moved or falling out of place, and it sits down, again holding its wound.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141049
141050
>>141048
Silver looks to the private with him.

"Can you ask him if he speaks?"
Anonymous
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No.141050
141051
>>141049
The private looks over to the drone, and speaks a sentence. This prompts a response, and then something inflected as a question. Then a series of questions and back and forth goes on between the drone and the private. The drone seems to have an angry inflection, and the private more nervous, though the latter speaks the language surprisingly well. After a back and forth exchange lasting perhaps 40 seconds, the private says to Silver

"He says 'yes.'"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141051
141052
>>141050
Silver raises an eyebrow at the private.

"I get feeling he said more than 'yes'."
Anonymous
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No.141052
141053
>>141051
"Um, well... well he speaks. So yes."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141053
141054
>>141052
"I get feeling he is upset, and rightfully so. What did he say?"
Anonymous
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No.141054
141055
>>141053
"He's... He's concerned about his captivity. You know... what you are going to do to him, and any other drones you may capture..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141055
141056
>>141054
"Alright. Can you continue to translate for me as I try to answer his concerns?"
Anonymous
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No.141056
141057
>>141055
He nods, then looks back to the drone, who stares at the private
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141057
141058
>>141056
Silver sits down in front of the drone, and begins to speak.

"I know you are angry and afraid, and you have every right to be. I am not certain if you could understand my Ponish earlier, but I promised I would not hurt you, and I intend to keep that promise. I hope we will only have you captive shortly. Long enough to patch you up and for you to help us out. As for your kin, I do not know how many will choose to come peacefully as you did. I know leader of Infiltrators here, one who replaced Captain Forrester, is or will be taken captain, but that is all I know for certain."
Anonymous
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No.141058
141059
>>141057
The private begins to translate Silver's words, speaking slowly. When he is done, he asks:
"There are no others?"
The private seems to ask this himself, as there is no statement from the drone to be translated
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141059
141060
>>141058
Silver looks at the private, and shakes his head.

"I have tried many times to give same deal to them I am giving this drone now. Every time until now, they have decided to resist and attack rather than give up, be it them pulling gun or trying to use grenades."
Anonymous
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No.141060
141061
>>141059
The private looks at Silver with his golden eyes, before turning his head to the drone, and presumably relating what Silver just said. Then the drone speaks, and the private says

"What about love?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141061
141062
>>141060
Silver winces a bit.

"That...is more difficult prospect. I can not ask my own soldiers to let you feed off of them, but I know you need it to survive. I will find solution very soon, but for know I am uncertain."
Anonymous
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No.141062
141063
>>141061
The creature says something, then the private relays
"Then we will starve to death, slowly"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141063
141064
>>141062
"That is something I would like to avoid. As I said, I shall come up with solution shortly."
Anonymous
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No.141064
141065
>>141063
The private turns to the drone and speaks. The drone sits down.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141065
141066
>>141064
"What I would like to talk with you about is how we can let you return home, however. If you are interested."
Anonymous
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No.141066
141067
>>141065
The private relates this, raising the pitch of his voice towards the end. The drone stands back up, and says speaks with more enthusiasm

"He says he is interested."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141067
141068
>>141066
Silver smiles at the drone, and nods.

"You and other changelings were impersonating ponies, ponies who are most likely cocooned somewhere only you and other changelings know. Help us find them, any of them, and you will have earned your freedom. Life, for life."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141068
141069
>>141067
The private relates this to the drone. The drone's response is short, only a few words.

"He says he will do it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141069
141070
>>141068
Silver gives a firm nod.

"One thing to note, we already found cocooned ponies in Whinnyton church, so I am afraid that will not count."
Anonymous
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No.141070
141071
>>141069
The private relates that, there are more words, and the private says:

"What became of the second squad that was defending south town?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141071
141072
>>141070
"Squad defending Whinnyton Church was wiped out, but they put up impressive fight. There are still changelings defending Grain Elevator."
Anonymous
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No.141072
141073
>>141071
The private himself takes a moment to process this information, and then relays it to the drone, whose mouth starts to open. The drone makes some kind of remark, but it is not relayed.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141073
141074
>>141072
Silver lowers his head to the changeling.

"I am sorry, son."
Anonymous
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No.141074
141075
>>141073
The private pauses for a moment, and then speaks to the drone. There is no visible reaction from the drone. Only silence
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141075
141076
>>141074
"Do you need minute?"
Anonymous
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No.141076
141077
>>141075
"Nein"

"No."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141077
141078
>>141076
Silver nods, then points to his bandages.

"Am I safe in assuming you need medical assistance?"
Anonymous
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No.141078
141079
>>141077
The private relays this, then the creature speaks back, then another set of words by the private and another relay.

"Yes. He says he is shot in the thorax."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141079
141080
>>141078
"Alright. I will go to our medical officer, and see what we can not do to help you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141080
141081
>>141079
The private relays this, and the creature replies. The private's translation is much shorter

"He says alright."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141081
141082
>>141080
Silver nods, and leaves the room with the private, once again locking it behind him. He goes over to Firm Heart in the dining area.

"How would you feel about operating on changeling?"
Anonymous
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No.141082
141083
>>141081
He looks upwards towards Silver, and blinks
"Like, dissecting one? Are you trying to remove their magic sacks, or something?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141083
141084
>>141082
"Erm...I meant more like pulling bullet out of one."
Anonymous
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No.141084
141085
>>141083
"What"
He answers, almost plainly
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141085
141086
>>141084
"We captured injured changeling drone, and he has agreed to help us find cocooned ponies. It will be hard for him to do so while he has bullet in his thorax and is trying to avoid bleeding out."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141086
141087
>>141085
"Is it sedated?" He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141087
141088
>>141086
"Not at moment. Any suggestions on what to use?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141088
141089
>>141087
"Well, I'm not sure. Perhaps we could try a pony sedative, but it could fail, and it could keep him out for a while."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141089
141090
>>141088
"Hmm...well, I will have to tell him. Should we bring him to you, if he agrees to be sedated?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141090
141091
>>141089
"You can... I'm not sure he should be out in the open here."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141091
141092
>>141090
"Unless you thought it would be better for you to come along."
Anonymous
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No.141092
141093
>>141091
"I suppose I should..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141093
141094
>>141092
"...but you do not want to because you do not want to get changeling bit again."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141094
141095
>>141093
"... Yes."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141095
141096
>>141094
"That is reason why I came to ask what your thoughts would be."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141096
141097
>>141095
"I don't know the anatomy of Changelings." He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141097
141098
>>141096
"Neither do I. If you do not feel comfortable doing it, then I shall do it myself."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141098
141099
>>141097
"Uh... Okay. Goodluck!"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141099
141100
>>141098
Silver nods.

"Alright. I will need to borrow some of your tools, however."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141100
141101
>>141099
"Well, here. These have been sterilized on a grill we found."
It's a scalpel and a small pick.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141101
141103
>>141100
Silver takes them.

"Thank you. I do not suppose we have any bandages to spare as well, along with painkiller?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141103
141104
>>141101
"Bandages, yes. You can try opium, but I can't promise how that will affect it. Maybe smoke like you do with bees? I don't know. Your real problem is blood. Unless you want to take it from one of those dead things, I don't know how to get it, and even that may be difficult."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141104
141105
>>141103
"Hmm...any suggestion for that?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141105
141106
>>141104
"Not really. Not right now, at least."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141106
141107
>>141105
"What about sticking drip into changeling corpse?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141107
141108
>>141106
"Well, if they are dead, there is no circulation. And there may be compatibility issues between blood types like in ponies. So I don't know. Maybe if you hung one up and tried to drain it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141108
141109
>>141107
"That is...bit macabre."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141109
141110
>>141108
"I don't know how else to do it if you don't have a live changeling."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141110
141111
>>141109
Silver grimmaces.

"Well...do you think I could procede without giving him blood transfusion?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141111
141112
Spoilered
>>141110
"I don't think there is much of an alternative, at least for now. You won't have much room for error."

Best Pony quads
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141112
141113
>>141111
Yay!

Silver lets out a sigh of relief.

"Thank Celestia...wish me luck."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141113
141114
>>141112
Silver returns to the room to find the drone evidently speaking to the private, though they both become silent and turn towards Silver as he enters the room.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141114
141115
>>141113
Silver looks between the two with an eyebriw raised in curiosity.

"What were you talking about?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141115
141116
>>141114
"Uh... you know.... conversation." He answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141116
141117
>>141115
Silver is silent for a moment, before shruging it off. He trots over to the two with his medical supplies.

"Our medical officer was changeling bitten earlier, and is hesitant to come himself. However, I have enough medical experience that with his tools I should be more than capable of removing bullet and patching you up."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141117
141118
>>141116
The private turns back to the drone, and relates the information. Then an answer that is relayed to Silver

"Okay"

Roll for heal
2847c37
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No.141118
141119
[1d20+5 = 13]
>>141117
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141119
141120
>>141118
Silver does not feel he has a grip on the object
2847c37
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No.141120
141121
[1d20+5 = 14]
>>141119
Heal: Silver tries again to remove the bullet.

"Come on..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141121
141122
>>141120
Not yet.
2847c37
?
No.141122
141123
[1d20+5 = 14]
>>141121
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141123
141124
>>141122
Just a little more
2847c37
?
No.141124
141125
[1d20+5 = 25]
>>141123
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141125
141126
>>141124
Success! Silver pulls it out, feeling his way between organs and causing limited blood flow
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141126
141127
>>141125
With the bullet out, Silver patches the changeling up.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141127
141128
>>141126
This last part is fairly easy by comparison, simply blocking the entry. Still, it seems like there is a piercing in its exoskeleton that is a weak point.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141128
141129
>>141127
"Hmm...take it easy, right there. You do not want to agitate wound."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141129
141130
>>141128
The private relates Silver's words, and the creature nods.

First aid complete
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141130
141131
>>141129
"Alright. Are you ready?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141131
141132
>>141130
The private relates, and he nods
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141132
141134
>>141131
Silver leaves with the private and the changeling, the two ponies escorting the changeling so nopony messes with him. Once outside, Silver asks of the changeling,

"Where can we find cocooned ponies?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141133
[1d5 = 2]

[1d5 = 4]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141134
141135
>>141132
The private relates the question, and the drone speaks. Then the private relates:

"When we took them from their homes and their inns, we pooled them into several locations to keep them together and away from the curious. The townsponies who did not leave we placed in a church you found, a school, and in a few in homes further from the center. Your 'military' ponies we placed in the courthouse house basement, and some sort of dairy processing place."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141135
141136
>>141134
Silver nods, and looks at the nearby courthouse.

"Show us."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141136
141138
>>141135
Silver and the drone exit the room, with the private behind. As they do so, it attracts looks from other ponies who seem distrustful of the drone.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141138
141139
>>141136
Silver looks at the ponies as they exit the room.

"Stand down, ponies, he is with us."

As they go to leave the building, Silver turns his head and asks the changeling a question.

"I will admit, I am surprised you were so forthcoming with information. I am very glad if it turns out to be true, just surprised. Do you mind if I ask why?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141139
141140 141144
>>141138
Through the private:

"My squad mates are dead, all of them. Many of my brothers are dead. I am alone and facing death in a foreign and hostile land. Chrysalis and the Hives do not need these cocooned ponies. Nor will it affect my brothers still fighting. Let it be over with."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141140
141141
>>141139
Silver nods sadly, being able to empathize with the changeling.

"I am sorry for your loss. I just want to see these cocoons myself, then you are free to go and get away from all of this death."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141141
141142
>>141140
"Wait what?"
As the drone has said nothing, this comes from the private. The private relates the message never the less

The private translates:
"He is.... skeptical?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141142
141143
>>141141
"That, I can understand. I would ask you to trust me, just as I am trusting you. I have not tried to mislead you yet."

He looks to the private to address him.

"What is wrong?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141143
>>141142
"You are just going to let him go back to the line?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141144
141145
>>141139
"Even if I wanted to take him prisoner, we do not have resources to keep him for any extended period of time. And just as it will not affect Hives or his brothers fighting if we retake these cocooned ponies, letting this one drone go back home will not affect Equestria or our ponies fighting."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141145
141146
>>141144
The private is silent a moment, and then relays the information to the drone. The latter nods quickly and sharply

"Danke."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141146
141147
>>141145
Silver, the drone, and the private continue to move towards the courthouse and it's basement.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141147
141148
>>141146
The Misfortune County Courthouse is not the fanciest government building Silver has seen in his life. Still, with two and a half floors, bright red brick walls, a dome, Doric columns by the entry way, and marble around portions of the entryway, it's fancier than most structures in this high desert.

Between the town hall and the courthouse is a small area of open grass not more than forty feet across that is a sort of public area. Still, it's decorated with a metal statue - admittedly not life size - of a covered wagon and an earth pony before it on the far left. In the center is the flag pole with the alicorn flag and the green white and blue flag. On the far right is a statue of a pegasus holding what seems to be either a musket or a single shot gun, along with engraved granite stones. Must be some kind of war memorial.

Going past these, the flight of stone steps leading up to the courthouse doors is perhaps as high as eight or nine feet. Entering through the brass-framed doors, Silver sees himself inside a kind of landing with doors on the far side, a tile covered hallway leading left and right, and to the sides, wooden stairs leading up and down.

Door the stairs there is only a much smaller hallway to the county clerk's office, the county treasurer, and the records room.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141148
141149
>>141147
Silver takes the stairs down.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141149
141150
>>141148
The private says, "to the left."

There is a wooden door here that is broken open, which leads into a front office, and then through there to a room in the back. It is row of shelves and some number of filing cabinets, with walls that have windows along the top. But it's what's between the shelves that Silver is interested in:

Thin cocoooned ponies. Some of these are transparent, some white, and some have a blacker shade. In most, he can see at least some of the details of the creatures underneath. Most are male. Most are stripped of all clothing. The few that don't wear Equestrian Army uniforms. Their appearances vary from near fetal positions with closed eyes, to crossed limbs like they are in coffins, to less elegant, generally death-like poses. Some have eyes opened like inglorious dead, and some are closed. There are maybe 30 or so in this room, though it's hard to tell with not all of the room visible at once. The cocoons prevent Silver from moving through.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141150
141151
>>141149
"Sweet Celestia...you were not lying one bit..."

He turns to the drone, looking almost astonished.

"How did you replace all of them in such small time frame? As far as I know, your operation only started between last night and this morning."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141151
141152
>>141150
The private speaks to the drone, who says some things back. The drone's response seems almost short compared to the response

"A cattle trail took us through the front. We found a truck heading through the valley and pretended to be lost soldiers whose truck breakdown. We replaced the driver, and hid the vanguard in the truck. The vanguard entered the town and replaced key communication personnel and officers. We tried to drug the food, but the group was too large so we instead waited until night. We made a point of replacing the sentries and guards before nightfall. That is when the rest of us came. We took most of the personnel while they were sleeping, going room by room. Then we took the townsponies, going house by house. Most were gone, but many were here. This took all night. Not all of the ponies were taken. Some, like truck drivers, were left alone because they would not notice. Some of the ponies were awake and fought back. We explained the sound of gunshots to those left behind as soldiers spooked by coyotes in the night. Some became wise; we took them too. There were more ponies here than there were of us. We only replaced those whose absence would be noticed first."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141152
141153
>>141151
"Huh...methodical. I would be impressed, if it were not so scary how close my platoon could have come to suffering same fate. It is good thing we did not accept your offer to provide food."

Silver looks back at the cocoons, then again at the drone.

"One more question, if you do not mind. Did your group know we were coming at all, when my platoon marched into Vale?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141153
141154
>>141152
"We knew that combat troops could be sent as reinforcements or replacements, along with supplies. We did not know that your specific platoon was coming through, or that it would stay."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141154
141155
>>141153
"That would explain your commander's insistence we leave for front line as soon as possible, besides that our presense would jeapordize your mission to cut Frontline off from Command..."

He scratches his muzzle in thought.

"I do apologize, but there is one, final question that I would like to ask, before you go. I noticed one of my ponies disappeared while we were preparing to confront your commander. Was he disguised changeling going to alert your unit that we were onto you? Were you prepared for confrontation before shots were first fired, or did it catch you off guard?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141155
141156
>>141154
"That pony strayed from his unit and was replaced. He was in an attachment, and Ponies in attachments tend to be less well known by other members of the unit. He left when there seemed to be some kind of inspection for changelings, and he told us. We did not know if you were suspicious, if this was part of general paranoia, or if it was a real eye exam.

Confrontations are always possible, so some troops were set up around the town hall. My unit was positioned to defend the telephone office after the town hall fell."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141156
141157
>>141155
"You would not happen to know where he ended up, exactly? We already found our radio operator, whom had also been replaced."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141157
141158
>>141156
"Most likely in a house on the other side of the river" He said

"I think that is where they found him."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141158
141159
>>141157
Silver smiles brightly, and even offers the drone a hoofshake.

"Thank you. I would say you have more than upheld your side of bargain, now I will uphold mine. Life, for life."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141159
141160
>>141158
The drone backs away slight, and the private translates. The drone speaks

"I may go now?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141160
141161
>>141159
Silver nods. He still offers the hoofshake, if the drone so desires to except it. That is, if changelings are familiar with the act.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141161
141162
>>141160
The creature looks down at the hoof for a moment, and looks away.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141162
141163
>>141161
Silver just shrugs, and retracts the hoof. He asks of the changeling, before he leaves.

"What will you do?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141163
141164
>>141162
"Do you want me to tell of how my unit was destroyed? Is that what you want?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141164
141165
>>141163
Silver is a little taken aback by the changeling's statement.

"No, just...wondering what you will do now. If you would rather not, you do not have to say anything."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141165
141166
>>141164
Through the private:
"I cannot do anything other than find other changelings"
He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141166
141167
>>141165
"Then I wish you luck."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141167
141168
>>141166
With that, the drone goes outside, or tries to, leaving Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141168
141169
>>141167
Silver lets him go, then turns to the private.

"Let us go tell Lieutenant what we have learned about where cocooned ponies are."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141169
141170
>>141168
"Um... yes sir."

He turns around to head out
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141170
141171
>>141169
Silver looks back at the cocooned ponies one more time, before going to join him.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141171
141172
>>141170
They lay there. Whether these cocoons continuous drain the life essence out of their captives like the sap tap of a maple tree is not known to Silver.

Silver goes with the private back towards Brisbuck, whom he finds in the main hall.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141172
141173
>>141171
"We found captured 332nd ponies!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141173
141174
>>141172
Brisbuck looks up towards Silver

"Good. Good, Sergeant."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141174
141175
>>141173
"Not only that, we now know where they had placed captured townsponies, and general location of where our missing machinegunner is."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141175
141176
>>141174
"Excellent. That is one less thing to worry about."
He pauses for a moment, and then,

"Our scouts believe we know where the drones at the Old Stone House fled to. We believe they went to a dairy processing facility just west of the town."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141176
141177
>>141175
"That is problem. When they captured members of 322nd, they split them up between courthouse across street from here...and dairy processing plant."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141177
141178
>>141176
"I see... They made a stand at the church, so it makes they would at the dairy plant as well."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141178
141179
>>141177
"We need to be careful about using mortar against them, lest we accidentally kill number of ponies in process. We may need multiple squads to take it without explosives or excessive casualties."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141179
141180
>>141178
"Yes. That is true."
Brisbuck looks away and then back to Silver

"The Front line is under attack, and this valley is the only quick way to funnel troops, supplies, and the wounded either towards the frontline or away from it for a decent-sized area. The light goes out in less than an hour. If the Front is really under attack, we have to secure everything by the roadway."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141180
141181
>>141179
Silver stands up tall, and address his officer.

"If I may, Sir, I have tactical suggestion."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141181
141182
>>141180
"Yes sir?" He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141182
141183
>>141181
"These changelings are fairly deep in enemy territory, have limited supplies and equipment, have taken massive casualties, and are surrounded, outmanned, and outgunned. They did not have enough changelings to replace everypony in 332nd and remaining townsponies, we have already wiped out two squads completely, and their remaining forces have split up to defend their last holdings in Vale. If we wish to quickly and efficiently destroy changeling defenders before night comes and without losing many ponies, then we must commit fully to assaulting each remaining group of changelings in turn with all of our troops and press our numbers advantage in each individual battle. 'Defeat in Detail'."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141183
141184
>>141182
"That sounds excellent, Sergeant Sword. We had to split up before because we were surrounded and did not know where the enemy was. Now, we are on the advance. Let's show them what little ponies can do."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141184
141185
>>141183
Silver nods in determination, and salutes Brisbuck.

"We await your orders, Lieutenant."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141185
141186
>>141184
"Retake Vale, and do it before nightfall. You know what to do."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141186
141187
>>141185
Silver nods, lowers his hoof, and shouts out for the entire building to hear:

"ALRIGHT SOLDIERS, I WANT EVERYPONY GEARED UP, OUTSIDE, AND IN FORMATION IN FIVE! WE ARE TAKING THIS CITY BACK!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141187
141188
>>141186
This provokes a rather loud response of yelling and wooing as ponies go outside, carrying their guns from their positions.

Going outside, in the front row, Silver can see the ponies of his platoon. Behind him stands Brisbuck with his helmet and carbine. In front of him stands Amber Grain and Salt Lick, though the former is fairly wounded. Firm Heart is absent from the section, but a rather tired looking Hazelred is now present. In A Company, Silver can see the ten ponies there, including the pink corporal. The ten ponies of B Squad, including its wounded Sargeant, a cream colored Pegasus scout, and the black colt with the machine gun stand next in line. Then the 10 ponies of C Squad, including Sleetfall and Cornflake. Finally, there are the four ponies of the weapons section.

All ponies able to stand are accounted for. They cheer,

"Woo!"
"Let's beat these bastards back!"
"Squash these buggers!"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141188
141189
>>141187
"Ponies! It is time! These changelings thought they could control us, fool us, that we would let them capture innocent ponies freely and let them get away with it! They deride us as 'little ponies'! Let us shatter these delusions! We outnumber them! We outgun them!
And we know right where they are hiding! We will drive these roaches from their nests and liberate Vale and all captured ponies therein! Let us show them what little ponies can do!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141189
141190
>>141188
Loud cheering erupts, and several ponies hold up their weapons into the air.

"Wooo!"
"Let's take it back!"
"Stomp the roaches!"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141190
141191
>>141189
"Soldiers, follow me!"

Silver leads the sufficiently hyped up ponies towards the location of the dairy procession plant, prepared to take the location from the changelings.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141191
141192
>>141190
Silver can certainly charge if he likes, but Brisbuck and Amber Grain have information on the details of the location.

The plant is located immediately west of town, a few hundred feet from the main cluster of buildings. It is north of Old Mecc Road, or to the right, and connects to the rail line in the back. it is just below, and somewhat south of a large hill, as at that point the valley takes a bend southwards as it goes further west. It's walls are painted white and it is mostly one story, with a number of loading docks, and four large stainless steel cylinders. The 332nd was evidently using it for at least some storage or loading and unloading, given that it has space for carts and trucks.

The most significant thing by far, however, is what the Changelings have captured. They have apparently taken a couple small, admittedly outdated Equestrian Anti-tank guns and have placed them near the roadway, one each facing east and west. The guns are not powerful enough to take out most modern tanks, nor are they especially effective at the anti-personnel role as artillery. Still, they have a means of combating against cover, and more importantly, a means of destroying almost any vehicle the 23rd or command in Wald could send down Old Mecc Trail road.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141192
141193
>>141191
They will definitely want to make their assault from the hill. Is there much cover on the hill, any brush or tall grass?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141193
141194
>>141192
The hill, while not nearly as tall as the Unicorn Mountains that loom over the horizon to the south and southwest, is still quite tall, perhaps a thousand feet to its crest. However, the slope down is not straight or consistent, but has several ridge lines, which slope down and in one instance next to town, curves south. These ridges could hide an area behind them.

The hillside itself lacks substantial cover. Much of it is low grass, parts of it are completely barren dirt, and the hill is dotted with Big Sagebrush, the most common large vegetation in the region outside of irrigated fields. The sage brush can be several feet high in many areas, and can perhaps obscure a pony that is prone behind it.

The one hill is far from the only notable detail, although it is the most notable. Similar hills exist on the opposite side of the valley, although of course further away and usually smaller. Behind that the hill - to the right relative to Silver's position, and to the Northwest of the town - is a small break between hills where a creek flows, as well as a railway and dirt path. The creek and railway presumably connect up to Benson and another portion of the Cascadian Front, and both connect with the valley at Vale.

The houseline ends only a couple hundred feet from the base of the dairy processing facility, with several houses facing it. The tops of the grain elevator and church are within theoretical rifle range of the dairy processing facility, albeit a scoped rifle would be preferred.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141194
141195
>>141193
Silver poses a question to Brisbuck and Amber Grain.

"Do any of our soldiers have scoped rifles?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141195
141196
>>141194
Brisbuck:
"One scoped rifle for the platoon."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141196
141197
>>141195
Silver points out the church tower.

"Send him and one other soldier to watch his back. Having sniper support may be crucial in battle to take outside of facility. We should also use ridgelines and brush on hill to station rifleponies. Our first targets are their AT guns and any snipers they may have."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141197
141198
>>141196
"It could be. But be aware we don't have any soldiers who are experienced marksmen. In fact, we are almost out of combat experienced ponies at all, not counting today, that is. We are down squad leaders on both B and C squads.

A sniper in the church probably won't be noticed by the changelings and probably will not be shot at by the anti-tank gun, but it's also possible it won't have the best angle on at least some lines of attack.

We can definitely use the ridgeline, but note that that's beyond the range of submachine guns. Our rifles can shoot that far, but it's not close range."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141198
141199
>>141197
"Indeed. If we can, we can also use our MGs on ridgeline to keep any changeling defeders suppressed. It would give those with SMGs chance to rush down to close range without getting shot at."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141199
141200
>>141198
"True. And when we clear the building, we will want to use SMGs up close. We don't know how many changelings will be there. We know there were around a squad's strength when we made them flee from the Old Stone House. They didn't have a machine gun, which is why we were able to drive them out in the first place, but we don't know what they have there."

The Platoon has its three light machine guns, and the medium machine gun. Of course it has the mortar. Of Changeling machine guns, the captured one is out of ammunition, one is blown to hell, and the Equestrian heavy machine gun is shot to Tartarus. Changeling rifles are allegedly slightly better at range, but generally comparable, and Changeling machinepistols are a preferred captured weapon.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141200
141201
>>141199
"I imagine we have at least one pair of binoculars among us. We should be able to scout out changeling positions before we make our move, and see what they have outside."

The mortar is definitely out of the question for this assault, but the MGs are fair game. Combined, they should be able to provide enough suppression against the changeling defenders to allow those with SMGs to advance to the plant.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141201
141202
>>141200
"Yes, we have a couple pairs. Nopony has reported machine gun fire from that location thus far."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141202
141203
>>141201
"Regardless, scouting location briefly before assault is good idea."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141203
141204
>>141202
"Naturally" He answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141204
141206
>>141203
Silver continues to advance to the location with the squad, asking for one of the pairs of binoculars along the way.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141206
141207
>>141204
Silver goes past the courthouse, further down the road to the Inn, and even further down to the creek. He crosses the bridge and sees a few houses on the other side. Then he goes past the Old Stone House, a two story house with a historical marker, and whose stones show signs of bullet chipping
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141207
141208
>>141206
"This was where they held up. Unfortunate that it had to be historical building."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141208
141209
>>141207
"Indeed. We had to shoot them out. They nipped two of our soldiers in the process, but I think we got some of them. At least one didn't make it out."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141209
141210
>>141208
"One less changeling means one less we have to deal with later."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141210
141211
>>141209
"One less, yes. But now we have to deal with the other nine now..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141211
141217
>>141210
"We can do it. Onto dairy plant!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141217
141218
>>141211
Silver passes a few more houses, and houses with minor water damage still visible on the first few feet, with a small saloon being the last building on Old Mecc before Main and Old Mech Trail Roads merge and make the bend southwest and ultimately towards the break between the Unicorn and Upper Unicorn ranges. Silver has seen the trail that follows the creak northwest and the path around the hill.

Looking at the dairy plant, he finds that the situation is in many ways like that of the grain elevator down south, with trucks on the side and in front. What is new is the anti-tank gun that faces towards town, and the anti-tank gun that faces away from town, down the valley. The latter is partly behind a truck so as to obscure its presence. Silver can see a number of riflelines have taken up on the roof of the building, as well as around it, around trucks. Most do not seem to be at defensive positions, but some are, and at least one machine gun is visible on top of the building. Silver can see that this is larger than squad strength here.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141218
141219
>>141217
Silver tells all of this to Brisbuck and Amber Grain after he's finished scouting.

"It is good we brought our entire fighting force."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141219
141220
>>141218
"Yes. Very much so. Are you sure we don't need the mortar?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
fa7be5a
?
No.141220
141221
>>141219
"I am concerned that use of mortar will end up with numerous casualties from cocooned ponies. I do not know where in building they are."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141221
141222
>>141220
"True..." He says, looking back. A truck, with headlights on, comes down Old Mecc Trail Road and begins to pull in next to the dairy plant
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141222
141223
>>141221
Silver uses the binoculars to get a better look.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141223
141224
>>141222
The truck stops. While the right side of the truck is blocked by the edge of the dairy facility, Silver can see a pony in Equestrian uniform step out of the driver's seat, and a couple ponies going up to the back of the truck to unload it
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141224
141225
>>141223
Can he see what they're unloading?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141225
141226
>>141224
Yes. The first item seen unloaded is a machine gun
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141226
141227
>>141225
Silver whispers to the other commanders.

"They are unloading additional MG. They are fortifying their position."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141227
141228
>>141226
Brisbuck:
"Sounds about right. They want to keep the 23rd from resupplying, reinforcing, or withdrawing."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141228
141229
>>141227
"Hmm...I am curious, did they consolidate their forces here? I know they had army trucks at grain elevator, maybe they realized they were outgunned and moved everything to dairy plant."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141229
141230
>>141228
"No. They would have had to drive past us, and we would have seen them. Unless maybe they went on a road around town. I think we would have seen them on Whinnyton or Main, and we absolutely would have seen them on Old Mecc. Unless maybe our ponies were paying less attention than we thought? Anyways, that's an Equestrian logistics truck right there, so they definitely took it from the 23rd's supply elements."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141230
141231
>>141229
"I do not know. I do not know where they are getting these supplies and soldier, if not from grain elevator. Regardless, we must make assault soon, lest they bring even more in."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141231
141232
>>141230
"Absolutely. When nightfall comes, it will be easier for them to hold their position or strike out. Let's not give them the advantage."

Off in the distance, Silver hears crackles and booms. Before, there were a few. Now, there are many. Some are louder and last longer, but some are shorter and sharper, and the latter are more numerous. The sounds increase in number, so that they are like distant drumbeats, or perhaps machine gun fire. But Silver has heard drums, and he knows what machine gun fire sounds like, and this is neither. It is more distant, more irregular, and louder, rolling over the hills and down the valley, or echoing off the mountains.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141232
141233
>>141231
Silver looks a little worried.

"There is also that. I would like to capture those trucks if we are able. Should changelings advance to here, we can use them to evacuate wounded and civilians.

"Now, let us get our ponies to take positions. This will be one big battle."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141233
141234
>>141232
"Yes. They will likely be useful for helping the 23rd as well.

Should everypony be along the ridge up there?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141234
141235
>>141233
"Do you have better idea, Sir?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141235
141236
>>141234
"Well... We can't attack simultaneously from the other side of the valley because we don't have the communications for that. We could try having a single squad attack from town so that the position is flanked, but it would make that squad vulnerable to their guns. There is more than one ridge line, although that one" pointing to the one that curves south "is the closest."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141236
141237
>>141235
Silver nods.

"It is your call, Lieutenant. I would recommend using multiple ridgelines to separate their fire."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141237
141238
>>141236
"Well then sir, let's bring them up and place them along the ridge lines.

You mentioned taking a sniper away from the group and placing them in the church tower?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141238
141239
>>141237
Eeyup. Him, and one other pony to watch his back.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141239
141240
>>141238
"I recommend Mild Mill. He scored the best in training. As for the pony to watch his back... well, perhaps that should be Hazelred. He's still not in great condition for moving, running, or long range shooting, so he may be best in closed spaces. For his weapon, well, I think he should either take my carbine, and I pick up a rifle, or he should take one of the changeling SMGs."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141240
141241
>>141239
Silver nods in agreement.

"Give him one of SMGs, and send two over to clock tower."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141241
141242
>>141240
"I will take that advice. What do you think about Firm Heart and the few wounded ponies under his care?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141242
141243
>>141241
"We should keep them back. Perhaps have them take pot shots from hill while changelings do not shoot them back, but they should not advance to assault plant in CQC."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141243
141244
>>141242
“Certainly. I was wondering if any of our forces should be held back to protect them.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141244
141245
>>141243
"Hopefully, with our attack fully pressed, they will not get chance to attack them."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141245
141246
>>141244
“Whereas they will want to take out the sniper?” He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141246
141251
>>141245
"That is...not exactly what I meant. I meant that, with us attacking at our current full strength, they will be focused on defending against assault to think about counter attacking."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141251
141252
>>141246
"Well, you wanted a pony to defend the sniper. Still, the Changelings can be rather aggressive, and I hope our full strength on the attack is enough."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
?
No.141252
141253
>>141251
Silver nods.

"Let us get into position."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141253
141254 141255
>>141252
If Silver is still looking at the Dairy processor, he can see two alleged ponies walk outside... though both carry the changeling machinepistol around slings on their backs. One wears the markings of an Equestrian First Lieutenant. The other wears the markings of a First Sergeant.

Silver is able to go back to his ponies, and they go to the creek, walking on the trail back. The ponies walk around the hill, before starting to climb the hill

[1d20 = 17]

Roll die
d32edac
?
No.141254
141255 141257 141258
[1d20 = 16]
>>141253
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141255
141256 141259
>>141254
>>141253
Hmmm....

The ponies find that to get to the ridgeline, they have to cross the side of the hill, near the top, and are comparatively exposed and visible
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141256
141257
>>141255
[1d20 = 19]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141257
141258 141259
>>141254
>>141256
From the hillside and the ridges, Silver has a view of the dairy facility from the Northwest. There are two trucks, facing southwest and away from Vale on Old Mecc. The same is true of the anti-tank gun that is visible on this side, which faces down the road. There is a metal shield across the front of it, but as Silver's group has a view down the side, Silver can see it has a full group of three alleged ponies manning it.

Silver can see four alleged ponies by the trucks with rifles. There is a Changeling machine gun, right behind the first truck, and sort of between the two trucks. It looks like this position would be at least partly hidden by the truck if viewed travelling east down Old Mecc. This position is on the ground with two alleged ponies lying prone: a machine gunner and an assistant machine gunner. There is another pony by the truck with a submachine gun.

Nearby both are the two in officer uniforms, walking together between the dairy plant and the trucks, looking at the trucks, and pointing at things.

On the north side of the plant, Silver can see a couple of the alleged ponies looking through a window on the plant. This side of the plant is brick with a few windows, unlike the windowless white colored sections on the west side. Outside is an alleged pony with a submachine gun (changeling make), and four rifleponies. These are standing out in the open. Most importantly, they are looking out in the direction of the hill, in the direction of Silver's ponies, albeit thus far looking at an area lower on the hill.

On top of the plant, there are the three towers. Three changeling drones - not disguised as ponies, but blatantly changeling drones with insect wings - fly up towards the top of the steel cylindrical towers. They have rifles. Another two drones are on top of the roof with a rifle.

Silver can barely see it, but there is another machine gun with two alleged ponies that is partly covered by the towers and faces towards town. Silver knows there is an anti-tank gun facing town, but it is obscured behind the plant from this angle.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141258
141259
>>141254
>>141257
On the road, down the valley, there is a whining alarm sound, and the headlights of a vehicle travelling towards Vale.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
d32edac
?
No.141259
141260 141261 141262
>>141255
>>141257
>>141258
Silver hopes he and the other ponies can get into position before something bad happens.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141260
141261 141263
>>141259
Presumably, Silver wants to keep the machine gun section next to the ponies in the command section, for convenience of command. The squads move out along the sage, positioning themselves along a line on the top of the ridge, generally trying to hide under sage brush. Bipods are set up and ponies hoof over their machine gun magazines into a pile next to each squad machinegun. The machine gun section sets up, with three manning the medium machine gun, and a commander with a rifle.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141261
141262 141263
>>141259
>>141260
Silver can see the vehicle a little better. It's a Haystin K2 Ambulance, painted Army green. It travels at full speed down the road. Then,

Bang
[1d20 = 1]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141262
141263
>>141261
>>141259
There is an attempt by the anti-tank gun to fire. Fortunately, the gun seems to misfire for some reason unknown to Silver. The ambulance continues down the road, slowing down as something is clearly wrong.

At the gun, the alleged ponies remove the cartridge from the gun, one of them tossing the live round far away, while another loads it. The machine gun by the truck trains onto the ambulance, though there is no firing.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
?
No.141263
141264 141266
>>141260
>>141261
>>141262
Silver whispers to Brisbuck.

"Truck will not survive. On your order, Lieutenant, we attack."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141264
141265
>>141263
"Target Priority?"
He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
?
No.141265
>>141264
"AT and MGs."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141266
141267 141269
>>141263
Roll Die

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 15]
[1d5 = 1]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 5]
[1d5 = 5]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 5]
[1d5 = 3]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 4]
[1d5 = 2]

S A
MG [1d20 = 3] [1d25 = 7]
A MG [1d20 = 5] [1d25 = 2]
1 [1d20 = 12] [1d25 = 17]
2 [1d20 = 11] [1d25 = 7]
3 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 13]
4 [1d20 = 10] [1d25 = 14]
5 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 22]
6 [1d20 = 15] [1d25 = 2]
7 [1d20 = 13] [1d25 = 4]
8 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 14]

S B
MG [1d20 = 5] [1d25 = 3]
A MG [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 18]
1 [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 11]
2 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 11]
3 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 9]
4 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 14]
5 [1d20 = 9] [1d25 = 11]
6 [1d20 = 13] [1d25 = 9]
7 [1d20 = 15] [1d25 = 7]
8 [1d20 = 20] [1d25 = 15]

S C
MG [1d20 = 19] [1d25 = 20]
A MG [1d20 = 14] [1d25 = 24]
1 [1d20 = 8] [1d25 = 21]
2 [1d20 = 15] [1d25 = 4]
3 [1d20 = 13] [1d25 = 11]
4 [1d20 = 19] [1d25 = 2]
5 [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 21]
6 [1d20 = 8] [1d25 = 9]
7 [1d20 = 17] [1d25 = 22]
8 [1d20 = 10] [1d25 = 1]
953845a
?
No.141267
141268 141274
[1d20+4 = 21]
>>141266
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141268
141270
>>141267
Silver has the privileges of firing first
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141269
>>141266
And oh yeah, the Machine gun:
[1d20 = 6]
[1d5 = 3]
953845a
?
No.141270
141271 141272
[1d20+10 = 27]
>>141268
Silver aims down the sights of his rifle, and fires at the disguised changeling firing the AT gun at the ambulance.
953845a
?
No.141271
141272 141276
[2d8 = 3]
>>141270
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141272
141273
>>141270
>>141271
Silver gets a grazing shot on his rifle. And all of E platoon follows with him in a cacophony of bullets

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 10] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 16] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 1] 3
MG Commander
[1d20 = 15] 2
MG
[1d20 = 1] 3

SA
MG. [1d20 = 6] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 12] 2
1. [1d20 = 5] 17
2. [1d20 = 17] 7
3. [1d20 = 20] 13
4. [1d20 = 11] 14
5. [1d20 = 7] 22
6. [1d20 = 8] 2
7. [1d20 = 16] 4
8. [1d20 = 3] 14

SA
MG. [1d20 = 4] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 6] 18
1. [1d20 = 4] 11
2. [1d20 = 15] 11
3. [1d20 = 20] 9
4. [1d20 = 18] 14
5. [1d20 = 8] 11
6. [1d20 = 10] 9
7. [1d20 = 19] 7
8. [1d20 = 4] 15

SA
MG. [1d20 = 19] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 9] 24
1. [1d20 = 8] 21
2. [1d20 = 10] 4
3. [1d20 = 3] 11
4. [1d20 = 5] 2
5. [1d20 = 3] 21
6. [1d20 = 14] 9
7. [1d20 = 8] 22
8. [1d20 = 11] 1
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141273
141274
>>141272
AG
[2d8 = 4] 5

MG Commander
[2d8 = 7]

SA
2. [2d8 = 7] 7
3. [1d20 = 4] [2d8 = 7] 13
7. [2d8 = 5] 4

SB
3. [1d20 = 9] [2d8 = 8] 9
4. [2d8 = 4] 14
7. [2d8 = 3] 7

SC
MG
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141274
141275 141276
>>141273
>>141267
Several changelings are shot and take wounds. One changeling - only one - falls down, one of the two creatures on top of the roof towards the northwest edge. It is hit with a hail of machine gun bullets, and its disguise fades away, leaving it as a mangled bug.

At the Anti-tank gun, the gunner and an assistant are hit with bullets. All three creatures try to pull away from the anti-tank gun to run for cover - that being, behind the truck. The third one has to stop, to pick up his rifle that is leaning against the anti-tank gun

The Machine gun that was aimed at the ambulance has its gunner get up, start to run, then go back for the gun, starting to pick it up. It's assistant gunner is shot, stands up with belts of ammunition, and staggers. Both remain in the open.

The pony by the truck dives back into the truck. Of the four rifle ponies by the truck, one is hit not once but twice, and is staggered out in the open. The other three run over to the second, nearer truck to hide behind it as cover.

Of the two ponies in officer uniforms, one of them yells:
"Grabe dich ein und lass sie nicht passieren! Lass sie dafür bezahlen!"
This one opens a door and runs into the building. The other pony in officer's uniform runs over to the truck to hide behind its back

The response is very different over on the North side. The creature with the submachinee gun dives forward into the brush, and yells
"Vom Grat. Zuerst von unten. Sie haben mehrere Maschinengewehre. Unbekannte Nummer. Unterdrückendes Feuer."

From inside the building, there is a
"Dadadadada" as a machine gun opens into the hillside. It fires from through an open window.
[1d20 = 19] [1d38 = 15]

Then the four riflelings on the northside dive into the grass, and each shoots with their rifles
[1d20 = 17] [1d38 = 8]
[1d20 = 13] [1d38 = 30]
[1d20 = 16] [1d38 = 22]
[1d20 = 1] [1d38 = 17]

Then the three on the tower, and the living one on the rooftop do the same
[1d20 = 7] [1d38 = 25]

[1d20 = 20] [1d38 = 36]
[1d20 = 13] [1d38 = 38]
[1d20 = 6] [1d38 = 36]

Inside the town, a lone shot rings out
[1d20 = 8]

The ambulance slows down, goes into reverse, and tries to turn around
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141275
141276
>>141274
MG
[1d20 = 7] 15

[1d20 = 12] 8

[1d20 = 2] 22

[1d20 = 2] [2d8 = 13] 36
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141276
141277
>>141274
>>141275
>>141271
In Silver's group, two privates are hit, both of them going down. Other privates volunteer to pull them down below the ridge line

Silver's turn to shoot again.
953845a
?
No.141277
141278 141280
[1d20+8 = 10]
>>141276
Silver aims his rifle at the open window with the MG, and pulls the trigger.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141278
141279
>>141277
Miss

His little ponies, minus a few, fire again:

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 7] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 10] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 13] 3
MG Commander
[1d20 = 10] 2
MG
[1d20 = 16] 3

SA
MG. [1d20 = 2] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 4] 2
1. [1d20 = 6] 17
2. [1d20 = 15] 7
3. [1d20 = 13] 13
6. [1d20 = 17] 2
7. [1d20 = 13] 4
8. [1d20 = 16] 14

SB
MG. [1d20 = 7] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 8] 18
1. [1d20 = 3] 11
2. [1d20 = 16] 11
3. [1d20 = 15] 9
4. [1d20 = 2] 14
5. [1d20 = 10] 11
6. [1d20 = 18] 9
7. [1d20 = 4] 7
8. [1d20 = 2] 15

SC
MG. [1d20 = 18] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 20] 24
1. [1d20 = 18] 21
2. [1d20 = 4] 4
3. [1d20 = 3] 11
4. [1d20 = 18] 2
7. [1d20 = 16] 22
8. [1d20 = 10] 1
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141279
141280
>>141278
3

[2d8 = 2] 14
[2d8 = 8] 11
[2d8 = 9] 9

[2d8 = 9] [1d24 = 23]
[1d20 = 2] [2d8 = 9] 24
[2d8 = 12] 21
[2d8 = 4] 2
[2d8 = 4] 22
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141280
141281
>>141279
>>141277
The second assistant Anti-tank gunner who stayed to get his rifle would regret that choice, if he had enough time for conscious reflection. He is shot, then shot again with machine gun fire that ricochets against the steel of the anti-tank gun with a strong pinging sound.

Those who fare the worst are the riflelings on the roof, with every one of them becoming wounded by Silver's stallions, and one of them on top of the tower falling down.

Still, the changelings fight on. Those around the trucks have fled to the trucks, taking up their rifles and hiding behind it. The Machine gunners start to put their gun on the hood of the second truck, while one of the two surviving anti tank gunners shoots at Silver's ponies:
[1d20 = 5] [1d38 = 8]

As does the creature in the first truck:
[1d20 = 11] [1d38 = 10]

And the four rifleponies
[1d20 = 15] [1d38 = 22]
[1d20 = 11] [1d38 = 16]
[1d20 = 7] [1d38 = 22]
[1d20 = 4] [1d38 = 14]

The Machine gun inside the building continues its barrage, albeit at a new target, as it downed its last target:
[1d20 = 12] [1d38 = 25]

The four riflelings in the grass are wounded in part, but they shoot on. There can be no doubt that they have a better idea of where Silver's ponies are now:
[1d20 = 15] 8
[1d20 = 10] 30
[1d20 = 14] 22
[1d20 = 2] 17

On top of the roof, the one rifleling, isolated in his position, keeps shooting back
[1d20 = 14] 25
The two remaining on the tower jump off, opening their wings to fly through the air

A shot rings out
[1d20 = 20]

And a loud BANG replies
[1d100 = 97]
And a "dadadada'
[1d100 = 12]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141281
141282
>>141280
[1d20 = 4] [2d8 = 11]

Silver can see the top of the church steeple sheered off

Silver's turn
953845a
?
No.141282
141283 141285 141286
[1d20+8 = 17]
>>141281
"SHIT!"

Silver quickly turns his rifle to the other AT gun, firing at any exposed changelings operating it.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141283
141284
>>141282
Silver's aim, if at a closer target, would have sent true. But very little is visible of the crew of the anti-tank gun on the far side.

The downside of the portable light machine guns is that their magazines empty quickly, and this is true of Silver's entire platoon at this moment. But his rifle ponies, and the one belt-fed gun, fire

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 17] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 8] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 8] MG
MG Commander
[1d20 = 12] 2
MG
[1d20 = 12] [1d7 = 2]

SA
1. [1d20 = 14] 17
2. [1d20 = 11] 7
3. [1d20 = 10] 13
6. [1d20 = 18] 2
7. [1d20 = 11] 4
8. [1d20 = 16] 14

SB
1. [1d20 = 2] 11
2. [1d20 = 15] 11
3. [1d20 = 15] 9
4. [1d20 = 6] 14
5. [1d20 = 3] 11
6. [1d20 = 2] 9
7. [1d20 = 17] 7
8. [1d20 = 20] 15

SC
1. [1d20 = 5] 21
2. [1d20 = 12] 4
3. [1d20 = 6] 11
4. [1d20 = 1] 2
7. [1d20 = 13] 22
8. [1d20 = 11] 1
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141284
141285
>>141283

Brisbuck, literature teacher, actually shot someone:
[2d8 = 6] 1

The tires on the truck go flat, and the glass shatters as the machine gun bullets hit it
[2d8 = 14] 2

[2d8 = 13] 14

[1d20 = 12] [2d8 = 6] 15
[2d8 = 10] 7
Anonymous
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No.141285
141287
>>141282
>>141284
The gunner of the Anti-tank gun in the west gets shot in the torso, and slumps over.

But his comrade picks up his gun, and shoots:
[1d20 = 7] [1d38 = 37]

The creature in the truck shoots:
[1d20 = 2] 10

One of the four riflelings: the one already wounded, falls suddenly. The other three shoot on:
[1d20 = 7] 16
[1d20 = 13] 22
[1d20 = 14] 14

The machine gun on the truck starts to fire:
[1d20 = 10] [1d38 = 23]

The machine gun inside the building fires:
[1d20 = 17] 25

One of the riflelings in the grass is silenced. The other three carry on:
[1d20 = 9] 30
[1d20 = 6] 22
[1d20 = 10] 17

The lone rifleling on the roof continues:
[1d20 = 12] 25

And one previously on the tower shoots from around the side of the building:
[1d20 = 10] 25

There is no sound from inside the town, nor from the machine gun on the other side. but the Anti-tank gun shoots again
[1d100 = 31]
Anonymous
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No.141286
>>141282
One of Silver's ponies falls to the machine gun within the building. Silver's turn
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No.141287
141288 141290 141292
[1d20+8 = 10]
>>141285
Silver sneers, and fires again for the machine gun in the building.
Anonymous
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No.141288
141289
>>141287
A miss, unfortunately

The machine guns are reloaded

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 9] 1
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 20] 5
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 9] [1d20 = 12]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 19] [1d20 = 10]
MG
[1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 17]

SA
MG. [1d20 = 8] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 12] 2
1. [1d20 = 11] 17
2. [1d20 = 15] 7
3. [1d20 = 2] 13
6. [1d20 = 17] 2
7. [1d20 = 5] 4
8. [1d20 = 10] 14

SB
MG. [1d20 = 17] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 9] 18
1. [1d20 = 7] 11
2. [1d20 = 20] 11
3. [1d20 = 18] 9
4. [1d20 = 17] 14
6. [1d20 = 14] 9
7. [1d20 = 2] 7
8. [1d20 = 5] 15

SC
MG. [1d20 = 11] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 18] 24
1. [1d20 = 8] 21
2. [1d20 = 20] 4
3. [1d20 = 10] 11
4. [1d20 = 15] 2
7. [1d20 = 19] 22
8. [1d20 = 8] 1
Anonymous
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No.141289
141290
>>141288
Amber Grain lands a shot in an assistant machine gunner on the truck
[1d20 = 8] [2d8 = 12]

[2d8 = 10] [1d20 = 16]

[1d20 = 3] [2d8 = 8] 11
[2d8 = 12] 9
[2d8 = 16] [1d20 = 4]

[2d8 = 10] 24
[1d20 = 8] [2d8 = 11] 4
[2d8 = 6] 22
Anonymous
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No.141290
141291 141292
>>141287
>>141289
A number of riflelings fall.

The assistant Machine gunner on the truck takes another bullet, and falls.

The machine gunner himself takes a bullet to the neck, and then to the head, falling backward. His machine gun falls back, and then slides down on the hood of the truck, and slides off backwards.

An officer behind the truck yelling
"Feuer erwidern! Lass sie schmecken-"
is cut off mid sentence. Another rifleling is hit twice, and falls

And still, the two riflelings at the first truck fire:
[1d20 = 16] 37
[1d20 = 7] 10

And the two at the second fire:
[1d20 = 17] 16
[1d20 = 11] 22

The machine gun inside the building fires, now looking for its third victim:
[1d20 = 10] [1d34 = 13]

The three in the grass fire:
[1d20 = 10] 30
[1d20 = 14] 22
[1d20 = 14] 177

The rifleling on the roof is silenced, as is the rifleling on around the corner.

The ambulance has turned around.

There is no sound from the other side, either in town or from the anti-tank gun or machine gun
Anonymous
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No.141291
>>141290
Two hit Silver's ponies:
[2d8 = 5] 37
[2d8 = 7] 16
Anonymous
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No.141292
141293
>>141290
>>141287
Silver's turn
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No.141293
141294
[1d20+8 = 22]
>>141292
"Давай, бей его уже!"

Silver tries for the windowed machine gunner again.
Anonymous
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No.141294
141295
>>141293
Hit
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No.141295
141296 141298 141299 141300
[2d8 = 11]
>>141294
Anonymous
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No.141296
141297 141298
>>141295
Silver lands a decent shot into the chest of the machine gunner. Let's see how his little ponies can follow that up.

Two privates who pulled aside downed ponies have returned to the firing line

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 12]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 6]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 9]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 11]
MG
[1d20 = 8]

SA
MG. [1d20 = 7] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 14] 2
1. [1d20 = 10] 17
2. [1d20 = 14] 7
3. [1d20 = 8] 13
4: [1d20 = 19] [1d9 = 1]
6. [1d20 = 11] 2
7. [1d20 = 1] 4
8. [1d20 = 8] 14

SB
MG. [1d20 = 9] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 17] 18
1. [1d20 = 2] 11
2. [1d20 = 17] 11
3. [1d20 = 9] 9
4. [1d20 = 2] 14
6. [1d20 = 10] 9
7. [1d20 = 9] 7
8. [1d20 = 14] 15

SC
MG. [1d20 = 16] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 4] 24
1. [1d20 = 11] 21
2. [1d20 = 16] 4
3. [1d20 = 3] 11
4. [1d20 = 3] 2
6. [1d20 = 14] [1d9 = 2]
7. [1d20 = 11] 22
8. [1d20 = 3] 1
Anonymous
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No.141297
141298
>>141296
[2d8 = 10] 7
[2d8 = 4] 11

MG [1d20 = 14]
[1d20 = 2] [2d8 = 10] ?
Anonymous
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No.141298
141299
>>141297
>>141295
>>141296
A second bullet hits the same machine gunner, and he falls back. The assistant machine gunner looks to take the place of the machine gunner

Still, the riflelings at the trucks shoot away:
[1d20 = 11] 37
[1d20 = 9] 10

And at the second truck
[1d20 = 1] 16
[1d20 = 14] 22

And the three in the grass:
[1d20 = 14] 30
[1d20 = 12] 22
[1d20 = 14] 17

Then the officer in the grass yells out:
"Stirb du flauschige Bastarde!"

And with the rifle of a fallen drone, he aims and fires a rifle grenade at the ridge:
[1d20 = 18] [1d10 = 10]

Three changelings appear on the roof, along with a fourth one from behind the towers. They carry a machine gun forward.
Anonymous
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No.141299
141300
>>141298
>>141295
An explosion goes off near the end of C Squad's line
[2d6 = 4] [1d2 = 2] [1d6 = 2]
[2d6 = 8] [1d2 = 1] [1d6 = 4]
[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
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No.141300
141301
>>141299
>>141295
A pony is downed, or nearly downed, by an explosion, and another is wounded. But the ponies are otherwise not hit

Silver's turn
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No.141301
141302 141305
[1d20+8 = 13]
>>141300
"Keep firing!"

Silver takes aim for the assistant machine gunner, aiming to keep the MG offline.
Anonymous
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No.141302
141303
>>141301
Silver's shot hits the side of the building. Two more of his little ponies are out of the action, but those that remain keep firing:

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 16]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 14]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 16]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 4]
MG
[1d20 = 15]

SA
MG. [1d20 = 10] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 12] 2
1. [1d20 = 7] 17
2. [1d20 = 20] 7
3. [1d20 = 16] 13
4: [1d20 = 9] [1d9 = 2]
6. [1d20 = 17] 2
7. [1d20 = 9] 4
8. [1d20 = 1] 14

SB
MG. [1d20 = 11] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 14] 18
1. [1d20 = 10] 11
2. [1d20 = 3] 11
3. [1d20 = 11] 9
4. [1d20 = 3] 14
6. [1d20 = 11] 9
7. [1d20 = 11] 7
8. [1d20 = 12] 15

SC
MG. [1d20 = 8] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 2] 24
1. [1d20 = 1] 21
2. [1d20 = 15] 4
3. [1d20 = 13] 11
4. [1d20 = 18] 2
6. [1d20 = 11] [1d9 = 4]
Anonymous
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No.141303
141304 141305
>>141302
Brisbuck
[2d8 = 8]
Salt lick
[2d8 = 13]
Amber Grain
[1d2 = 1] [2d8 = 13]

MG [1d20 = 10]

[2d8 = 16] [1d20 = 2] 7
[2d8 = 13] 2
[2d8 = 12] 2
Anonymous
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No.141304
>>141303
[1d3 = 3]
[1d3 = 1]
[1d3 = 1]
Anonymous
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No.141305
141306
>>141301
>>141303
Silver may have missed, but Amber Grain and Salt Lick knew where he was aiming. They shoot the assistant machine gunner in the neck and head as he attempts to take over the gun, and he falls down immediately. Brisbuck nips the officer in the grass.

One of the riflings behind the truck takes multiple hits, and falls

Still, one behind the first truck fires on
[1d20 = 10] 10

Two behind the second truck
[1d20 = 9] 16
[1d20 = 9] 22

The three in the grass reload. Their rifles, unlike the pony guns, only have five shots

The officer in the grass fires another rifle grenade up towards the ridgeline:
[1d20 = 12] [1d10 = 9]

Now, on the roof top, two more drones fire rifles, while a machine gun is set in position and a belt loaded
[1d20 = 9] [1d34 = 15]
[1d20 = 18] [1d34 = 20]
Anonymous
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No.141306
>>141305
A grenade falls short and explodes

One little pony is hit:
[2d8 = 8]

Silver's turn
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No.141307
141311 141313
[1d20+8 = 17]
Silver tries once again to shoot the assistant machine gunner.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141310
141311
I'm stupid, didn't see the assistant machine gunner was dead. Silver's new target is the officer shot by Brisbuck.
Anonymous
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No.141311
141312
>>141310
>>141307
The drone in the grass - still wearing the form and uniform of a pony, mind you - is the same drone that launched the grenade that injured two ponies, perhaps killing one of them. He is prone in the low grass and next to sage brush, so it's not the easiest shot to make. Nevertheless, Silver thinks he's hit him
2847c37
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No.141312
141313 141315 141317
[2d8 = 5]
>>141311
Anonymous
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No.141313
141314
>>141307
>>141312
Silver seems to wound the drone.

The machine guns are again reloaded.

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 19]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 4]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 4]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 11]
MG
[1d20 = 14]

SA
1. [1d20 = 16] 17
2. [1d20 = 4] 7
3. [1d20 = 7] 13
4: [1d20 = 13] [1d9 = 8]
6. [1d20 = 18] 2
7. [1d20 = 8] 4
8. [1d20 = 10] 14

SB
1. [1d20 = 3] 11
2. [1d20 = 1] 11
3. [1d20 = 8] 9
4. [1d20 = 14] 14
6. [1d20 = 10] 9
7. [1d20 = 10] 7
8. [1d20 = 18] 15

SC
1. [1d20 = 5] 21
2. [1d20 = 1] 4
3. [1d20 = 20] 11
4. [1d20 = 3] 2
6. [1d20 = 11] 4
Anonymous
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No.141314
141315
>>141313
Brisbuck hits true on another shot

[2d8 = 5] 2

[2d8 = 9] 15

[2d8 = 6] 20
Anonymous
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No.141315
141316 141317
>>141314
>>141312
With a shot from Brisbuck's rifle, a third shot lands on the drone in the grass. This is too much for him, and his disguise burns away in green fire.

Likewise, one of the drones in the grass is shot while reloading his rifle. He was already severely wounded from a previous hit, and with this shot he drops his gun.

Over at the door by the trucks, a drone scurries outside to behind the second truck

Behind the first truck, a drone fires
[1d20 = 15] 10

Then the second truck
[1d20 = 7] 16
[1d20 = 4] 22

The two remaining in the grass and brush shoot their rifles towards the ridge line

And now on the roof top, something new. Another machine gun opens up fire on the ridge
[1d20 = 14] [1d34 = 6]

As do the other two riflelings
[1d20 = 1] 15
[1d20 = 8] 20
Anonymous
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No.141316
141317
>>141315
[1d20 = 8]

[1d20 = 12]
Anonymous
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No.141317
141318
>>141316
>>141315
>>141312
The new machine gun pours in fire, wounding a pony helping the belt-fed machine gun.

Silver's turn
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No.141318
141319 141321
[1d20+8 = 22]
>>141317
Silver turns his rifle on the new machine gun, and fires.
2847c37
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No.141319
141320 141323
[2d8 = 8]
>>141318
I assume that's a hit.
Anonymous
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No.141320
141321 141322
>>141319
>>141319
The changelings on the roof are more exposed than those essentially anywhere else. Silver shoots the gunner. It is not enough to drop him, however

The machine guns are reloaded and ready to fire

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 18]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 9]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 13]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 3]
MG
[1d20 = 7]

SA
MG. [1d20 = 5] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 6] 2
1. [1d20 = 16] 17
2. [1d20 = 9] 7
3. [1d20 = 19] 13
4: [1d20 = 15] [1d9 = 1]
6. [1d20 = 6] 2
7. [1d20 = 12] 4
8. [1d20 = 3] 14

SB
MG. [1d20 = 7] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 2] 18
1. [1d20 = 5] 11
2. [1d20 = 15] 11
3. [1d20 = 5] 9
4. [1d20 = 13] 14
6. [1d20 = 6] 9
7. [1d20 = 1] 7
8. [1d20 = 14] 15

SC
MG. [1d20 = 3] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 3] 24
1. [1d20 = 17] 21
2. [1d20 = 11] 4
3. [1d20 = 14] 11
4. [1d20 = 17] 2
6. [1d20 = 4] 4
Anonymous
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No.141321
>>141320
>>141318
Bullets fly
[1d6 = 2]

[1d20 = 18] 21
[1d20 = 2] 2
Anonymous
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No.141322
141323
>>141320
Brisbuck scores a hit on a creature on a drone on the roof top
[2d8 = 15]

[2d8 = 9] 13
[2d8 = 16] 21
Anonymous
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No.141323
141324
>>141319
>>141322
On the roof top, the assistant machine gunner, already shot by another soldier, is shot by Brisbuck and falls down, unable to feed the gun. The machine gunner himself, just shot by Silver seconds before, is shot right through the heart by private Cornflake of Squad C, a contribution that goes unnoticed in the anonymous mass of bullets. The gunner falls, leaving the gun tilted upwards.

The door opens, Silver can see the edge of a changeling submachine gun, and hear the cry
"Zurückfallen! Lass sie zu uns kommen!" shouted

The three changelings behind the trucks disappear further behind them

The lonely changeling in the high grass makes a mad dash towards the northside door.

The two changelings on the roof top spread their wings, looking to move back.
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No.141324
141325 141326
[1d20+8 = 13]
>>141323
"They fall back! Cut them down!"

Silver aims for one of the changelings on the roof with his rifle.
Anonymous
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No.141325
141326
>>141324
Silver misses, though just barely

Brisbuck
[1d20 = 20]
Amber Grain
[1d20 = 15]
Salt Lick
[1d20 = 16]
MG Commander
[1d20 = 8]
MG
[1d20 = 7]

SA
MG. [1d20 = 5] 7
A MG. [1d20 = 9] 2
1. [1d20 = 7] 17
2. [1d20 = 16] 7
3. [1d20 = 8] 13
4: [1d20 = 3] [1d9 = 5]
6. [1d20 = 11] 2
7. [1d20 = 16] 4
8. [1d20 = 7] 14

SB
MG. [1d20 = 3] 3
A MG. [1d20 = 4] 18
1. [1d20 = 3] 11
2. [1d20 = 19] 11
3. [1d20 = 13] 9
4. [1d20 = 2] 14
6. [1d20 = 20] 9
7. [1d20 = 7] 7
8. [1d20 = 7] 15

SC
MG. [1d20 = 14] 20
A MG. [1d20 = 13] 24
1. [1d20 = 3] 21
2. [1d20 = 7] 4
3. [1d20 = 19] 11
4. [1d20 = 19] 2
6. [1d20 = 15] [1d9 = 4]
Anonymous
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No.141326
141327 141328
>>141325
>>141324
Silver aims, takes a shot, and misses....

Brisk buck lands a shot on a retreating drone, one of those on the roof
[2d8 = 2]

[2d8 = 7] 11
[2d8 = 15] 9
[2d8 = 8] 11
[2d8 = 5] 2
Anonymous
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No.141327
141328
>>141326
[1d2 = 2]

[1d3 = 3]
[1d3 = 3]
[1d3 = 1]
Anonymous
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No.141328
141329
>>141326
>>141327
Silver has one bullet left in the magazine

The drone running along the grass is shot, staggers, and is shot through the back of the head. His gun flies forward, landing right in front of the door.

The two drones on the roof take off flying. Both seem to recoil from shots that hit. Neither falls, and both jump off the roof, and out of sight.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141329
141330 141332
>>141328
"Alright, everypony reload your guns and gather our wounded and dead, quickly. This battle is not over yet. Everypony with short range weapons, once you are ready, we will advance into structure."

Silver loads his rifle, and exchanges the partial magazine in his SMG for a fresh one.
Anonymous
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No.141330
141331 141332
>>141329
5 round stripper clips, it's almost easier to just cycle the bolt and eject the last bullet in the magazine, and then insert two new stripper clips.

Several of the ponies in Silver's platoon came with both rifles and submachine guns, although there are very few submachine guns in the group; perhaps 4.

It looks like five ponies in the platoon - all rifle ponies - have been pulled out of combat for wounds. Of these, at least three are so severe they are not going anywhere, and may already be dead. An additional two ponies beyond this are lightly wounded.

The changelings at the plant have gone silent, although a couple downed changelings on the roof and in the grass twitch.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141331
141334
>>141330
Silver leads as many ponies with SMGs are available towards the plant. He speaks the following along the way.

"Keep your guard up, it is likely they wait in ambush for us."
Anonymous
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No.141332
141333
>>141330
>>141329
Is it only these four ponies, or does Silver go in with more?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141333
141334 141336
>>141332
Preferably more.
Anonymous
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No.141334
141335
>>141333
>>141331
Silver stands up from the ridgeline, along with many of the ponies in his platoon. Brisbuck gets up, and yells "Forward!" And so a line of ponies stand up from their positions, and advance down the hill, towards the north face of the dairy plant, and perhaps somewhere else.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141335
141336
>>141334
Silver smiles at this display from his Lieutenant, as they and the other ponies go to the building.

"You seem to be coming into your own very well!"
Anonymous
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No.141336
141337
>>141333
>>141335
"Heh" Brisbuck smiles, with overly nice and shiny teeth
"Maybe."

Machine gunners pick up their guns and hold them on their sides in a "walking fire" position, almost like it's a lance on their sides. The belt fed gun stays in position on the ridge, being too unwieldy to move forward, and in any event it's best to stay on the high position in case of need of covering fire.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141337
141338
>>141336
Silver looks over at the drones laying in the grass, dead or dying from the hail of bullets sent their way by the ponies' fire.

"I hope ponies on front lines are doing similarly well as us."
Anonymous
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No.141338
141339
>>141337
Walking up closer to the door, Silver sees a drone dead on its back in the grass, then another, then another, and then the officer, until finally there is the drone who fell only a couple feet from the door. A changeling bolt action rifle lies strangely upright against a sage bush, while a submachine gun lies on a section of barren sand that has a slightly reddish tint. Perhaps most inglorious is the rifle that would serve as a doorstop, were the rear door to open.

"One third casualties in the first day?"

He pauses, and then restarts his reply,
"Yes, I hope they are repelling the drones as well as we are. I feared they'd do much worse for their first time in combat... our first time in combat" he makes an awkward smile, pulling back his lips. "But they've held solid."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.141339
141340 141342 141343
>>141338
Silver nods.

"I do not mean to seem cold. But it is clear changelings are taking more of beating than us."

Once up to the door, he takes position against the wall next to it. He returns to a quieter tone as he speaks to Brisbuck.

"No doubt they are waiting for us to enter. We need decoy."
Anonymous
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No.141340
141341 141342
>>141339
It doesn't quite go like that

From inside, through a window near the door, a jet of flame is visible
Chichichicha
[1d20 = 3] [1d20 = 8]
Chichichicha
[1d20 = 13] [1d20 = 4]
[1d24 = 22]

And then from behind it
Tattattattattat
[1d20+2 = 14] [1d20+2 = 6] [1d20+2 = 9][1d20+2 = 16][1d20+2 = 18]
[1d5 = 4]

And from behind the trucks
Tattattattattat
[1d20 = 19]
Tattattattattat
[1d20 = 7]
Anonymous
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No.141341
141343
>>141340
[1d20 = 3][1d20 = 1][1d20 = 1][1d20 = 3][1d20 = 16]

[6d8 = 38]
Anonymous
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No.141342
141343
>>141340
>>141339
Instantly, two ponies are downed

Brisbuck:
"DROP DOWN!"

[4d6 = 22]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141343
141344
>>141342
>>141339
>>141341
Salt Lick is the third pony hit, and he is downed immediately
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141344
141345 141348
>>141343
Silver brings his SMG up, and fires a burst at the MG behind the truck.

Ratatatatatatata

[1d20+3 = 15] [1d20+3 = 19]
[1d20+3 = 22] [1d20+3 = 10]
[1d20+3 = 16] [1d20+3 = 14]
[1d20+3 = 21] [1d20+3 = 22]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141345
141346
>>141344
Do you mean one of the SMGs behind the truck, or the machine gun inside the building?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141346
141347 141348 141354
>>141345
I thought it was an MG behind the truck, but yes, the SMG then.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141347
141349
>>141346
This one is a bit harder to hit, but Silver hits one, two, three, four shots on a drone leaning out from behind the truck
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141348
141350
>>141344
>>141346
The ponies try to shoot back. Not all of them manage to raise their weapons in time, but some do
[1d20 = 13] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 15] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 16] [1d4 = 4]

[1d20 = 10] [1d4 = 4]
[1d20 = 18] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 18] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 20] [1d4 = 4]

[1d20 = 20] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 10] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 15] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 6] [1d4 = 2]

[1d20 = 15] [1d4 = 2]
[1d20 = 14] [1d4 = 3]
[1d20 = 12] [1d4 = 1]
[1d20 = 9] [1d4 = 1]
2847c37
?
No.141349
141350 141351 141354
[8d6 = 33]
>>141347
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141350
141351
>>141348
>>141349
[1d20 = 4] [2d8 = 9]
[1d20 = 16] [2d8 = 10]

[2d8 = 11]
[2d8 = 13]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141351
141352 141353
>>141349
>>141350
Perhaps half of the ponies who are not downed dive to the ground, while the other half return fire

A changeling that raised a machine gun on top of a truck is shot in the head. A number of bullets fly inside the dark, open window. A changeling with an SMG who was leaning out from behind the truck falls over, and sprawls out dead on the ground

[1d20+2 = 9][1d20+2 = 13][1d20+2 = 18]
[1d2 = 1]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141352
141353
>>141351
[1d20+2 = 4][1d20+2 = 21][1d20+2 = 12]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141353
141354
>>141352
>>141351
[4d6 = 18]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141354
141357
>>141346
>>141349
>>141353
From inside of the window, the fire from the machine gun has ceased. There is no fire from behind the ruck, although at least one drone has pulled back behind the truck

From inside, there are several shots from a drone who seems to pull back and away after firing.

Brisbuck is shot, and downed
746dc45
?
No.141355
141356
Sunset.jpg
sdfs
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141356
110-1107435_dontlink-bush-cute-hiding-safe-simple-background-my-little-pony-friendship-is.png
>>141355
Is this Amber or spam?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141357
141359
>>141354
Silver shouts an order out over the sound of gunfire.

"GET LIEUTENANT OUT OF HERE!"

He then rushes over to face the changeling hiding behind the truck.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141359
141360
>>141357
Roll luck
2847c37
?
No.141360
141361 141363
[1d20 = 7]
>>141359
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141361
141362 141363
>>141360
A couple grenades are thrown in the direction of the truck
[1d20 = 20]
[1d20 = 15]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141362
>>141361
Uh...I don't suppose he can get a reflex save?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141363
141364
>>141361
>>141360
At least the grenades are refreshingly well placed, one of them bouncing off the truck behind the first, and one sliding under the truck.

Still, this makes running over to the trucks dangerous
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141364
141365
>>141363
Oh, they're friendly grenades. Okay, that's definitely better than what I was thinking. In that case, Silver goes to the window.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141365
141366 141380
>>141364
Shrapnel can't really be called "friendly," any more than the Equestrian-made rifles, carbines, pistols, and heavy machine guns that have been shooting at Silver can be called friendly. Still, Silver is able to look through the window.

The room is some sort of... well, actually it's kind of hard to tell what this room is, but there are a number of stainless steel cabinets, sinks, and refrigerators, as well as beakers and test tubes. The machine gun rested in part on a steel countertop with the end hanging off. There are ammunition boxes over to the left, an unfinished belt, and a very large amount of spent cartridges on the floor. More significant are the three corpses on the ground. One, which has a smeared trail of blood leading from closer to the machine gun, is over in the right corner under a steel table with a jar that holds milk, which looks like it has been left out too long with the solids beginning to settle. One is turned over to the left. And another is immediately underneath where the machinegun fell.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141366
141367
>>141365
Silver decides now is a good time to bust the door down and enter the facility, SMG at the ready.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141367
141368
>>141366
Kicking down the door, Silver sees a hallway with an open door at the end, and on the left.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141368
141370
>>141367
Silver gets up against the wall next to the door on the left, and peaks through it.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141370
141371
>>141368
>Left
This leads down a short hallway, ending in a room with large cylinders placed horizontally
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141371
141372
>>141370
Nothing here...

Silver then peaks in through the door at the end of the first hallwasy.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141372
141373
>>141371
This leads into a room with a few vats, and something like an assembly line with many bottles
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141373
141374
>>141372
Silver enters the room, head and gun on a swivel.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141374
141375
>>141373
Silver moves in, sees that there are stacks of milk bottles, partly open crates, and loading docks on the right.

No changelings thus far
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141375
>>141374
Silver decides to check in the crates.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141376
Fuck, Brisbuck! Silver needs to help him!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141377
141380
Um...can we start back over from when Silver checked the window?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141378
[1d20 = 20]

[1d20 = 7]
[1d20 = 14]
[1d20 = 19]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141380
141381
>>141377
Okay, Silver can go back to >>141365

On their own initiative, a number of ponies are going to the trucks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141381
141382
>>141380
Great! Alright, of the injured ponies present, who looks to be the worst off?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141382
141383
>>141381
All of them are terrible.

One riflestallion shot by the machine gun. One Riflestallion shot by a submachine gun from behind the truck. Saltlick shot by a submachine gun from enemy unknown inside the building. Brisbuck, evidently shot by the same enemy unknown.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141383
141384 141385
>>141382
Silver instructs other ponies to put pressure on the wounds of the riflestallions and Saltlick while he bandages Brisbuck first, and to tear up strips of clean clothing and bring them to him ASAP. While they do so, he tries to put pressure on Brisbuck's wounds to keep him from dying as well.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141384
141386
>>141383
Roll heal to stabilize
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141385
>>141383
[1d20 = 20]

[1d20 = 2]
2847c37
?
No.141386
141387
[1d20+5 = 21]
>>141384
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141387
141388
>>141386
Silver is able to stop the flow of blood, at least preventing Brisbuck from dying of shock immediately
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141388
141389
>>141387
Alright, onto Saltlick!
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141389
141390
>>141388
Saltlick is more badly wounded - a private in the grass has made a heroic effort to try to stop the flow of blood
2847c37
?
No.141390
141391
[1d20+5 = 19]
>>141389
Silver joins him in this effort.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141391
141392
>>141390
The bleeding is halted for now. Saltlick is shot three times, but at least he's not as likely to die of shock
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141392
141393 141397
>>141391
Giving the a chance to live until Firm Heart can take a look at them is just what Silver hopes for, though he's unsure how long he can keep the successes up.

Next he goes to the riflepony who was shot with an MG.
Anonymous
28cb7b6
?
No.141393
141394
>>141392
Let’s see,

[1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 5] [1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 12] [1d20 = 8]
[1d20 = 2] [1d20 = 7] [1d20 = 9] [1d20 = 13] [1d20 = 13]
[1d20 = 9] [1d20 = 8] [1d20 = 13] [1d20 = 16] [1d20 = 8]
Anonymous
28cb7b6
?
No.141394
141395
>>141393
Depending on the breaks...

[1d2 = 1]
[4d8 = 23]
Anonymous
28cb7b6
?
No.141395
141396
>>141394
[1d6 = 3] [1d6 = 3] [1d6 = 6] [1d6 = 4]
[1d3 = 1]
Anonymous
28cb7b6
?
No.141396
>>141395
[1d10 = 6]
Anonymous
28cb7b6
?
No.141397
141398
>>141392
The machine gun is an extremely deadly weapon, but it was operated by a drone not trained to use it.

There’s enough left for Silver to try.
2847c37
?
No.141398
141399
[1d20+5 = 23]
>>141397
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141399
141400
>>141398
The beige colored unicorn is as well treated as he can be for now. His wounds are very severe, however.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141400
141401
>>141399
Does he have enough for the other riflepony, at least to try?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141401
141402
>>141400
There is indeed another riflepony, this one shot multiple times by a submachine gun. A pony next to him has tried to stop the bleeding.

Silver can try
2847c37
?
No.141402
141403
[1d20+5 = 14]
>>141401
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141403
141404 141405
>>141402
Silver does not succeed in stabilizing the riflepony
2847c37
?
No.141404
141405
[1d20+5 = 22]
>>141403
"Come on..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141405
141406
>>141404
>>141403
If he can be saved, Silver has done what is needed
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141406
141407
>>141405
Silver sighs with some relief. He looks at the trucks to see if one is in a usable state.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141407
141408
>>141406
The one far away may be. But the one that is closer... Not so much. The tires are blown out. All windows are destroyed. There are numerous bullet holes on the front engine house, and the left headlight is destroyed
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141408
141410
>>141407
Silver goes over to the one that's further away to see if it has much damage. He also sees if it and the AT guns have tow hooks.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141409
141410
[4d6 = 14]
[4d6 = 16]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141410
141411
>>141409
>>141408
Passing behind and between the two trucks, Silver can see the drones who made a stand there.

On the far side away from Silver is a drone who fell over behind the truck. This is the drone who Silver shot with his submachine gun. A submachine gun lies in front of it. Behind the rear left wheel house is a drone who fell backwards, wearing an Equestrian non-commissioned officer's uniform, probably a first sergeant. A drone right next to the wheel house has a rifle propped up, and notably, wears bandages. On the ground a little besides the truck is a drone who is spread out on his back. He too, has bandages. In a pool of blood, laying on its side is a drone with a metal helmet strapped on, and a white leg band. This one seems to breath in and out in short, pained breaths, and seems to slowly drown in blue blood. Behind it and nearer the other truck, in the space between trucks, are two drones in Equestrian uniform who lie dead. One lies on its belly, and another is on its side, with its hind leg oddly stretched out. There are one, two, three rifles strewn about in odd locations. One of the rifles looks strangely mangled. Behind the wheel house of the truck are three changeling drones. The one furthest from the front of the truck has its back against the truck. It too, seems to move as if breathing, and it sits next to a rifle with a large white bandage around its neck. Next to it, behind the wheel house are two drones knocked backwards, and both of them have eyes, or even part of their heads blown off. Evidently changelings are green on the inside, and so is the concrete pavement. One of these has a machine gun laying over its body. The gun is almost as large as the drone. Belt links and spent cartridge cases litter the ground. There is a rifle that has fallen out in front of the truck.

Moving on, behind the first truck, are three changeling drones, all of them around either the engine house or the cabin. One around the end has a submachine gun near it, one lies dead next to the cabin, and a third between the two lays on its back as if staring into the darkening empty skies. Two more rifles lay nearby.

Both trucks - these are Equestrian logistics trucks, mind you - have tow hooks. The anti-tank gun, another 30 feet away with a limp drone near it and aa rifle propped up against its side, is clearly suitable for towing.
2847c37
?
No.141411
141412
[1d20+5 = 17]
>>141410
Silver does feel some remorse, looking at the carnage and the dead and dying changelings everywhere. Take away the strangely colored blood and the black chitinous exteriors, and they'd look exactly like ponies. After checking the truck, Silver trots up to the changeling with the metal helmet and the white leg band, unsure of what he can do but wanting to do something, anyway.

Heal: Using what he has on hoof, particularly clean strips of cloth ripped off of other dead changelings' uniforms, he attempts to stabilize this changeling and sit him upright.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141412
141413
>>141411
And green insides and vampirism. Don't forget those.

This creature is unique in two other ways. It has no bullet wounds, only shrapnel wounds, though these are very serious. It also is armed exclusively with a pistol, the only one he's encountered thus far - besides Forrester - thus armed. This is the only one, including Forrester, to have a Changeling make of pistol. It's probably best to move the pistol away from it as it seems to try to un-holster and pull out the pistol, although it can't do this because of weakness. It's also easy to move out of the line of sight of this creature as it cannot move its head.

There are multiple wounds on this creature, mostly smaller, so it isn't too difficult to bandage over the wounds. Sitting it upright is a little harder, as it lacks something to prop up against. The widespread wounds make it a bit more difficult to keep the wounds above the level of where its heart probably is, especially as it has wounds on its stomach. Like most changelings, it has a bag.

The creature makes a gurgling hiss at Silver as he touches it.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141413
141414
>>141412
Indeed he does toss the pistol to the side, and indeed he keeps out of line of sight of his face, but he slowly and carefully drags the changeling to prop him up against the truck. He hopes what he did helps. When the creature hisses, he responds despite the good chance that the drone can't understand.

"If I wanted to harm you, I would have killed you already, chitinous one."

Once Silver is done with that and is satisfyed that the drone will stay sat up against the truck, he goes to the other wounded changeling to examine his own wounds.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141414
141415
>>141413
This one also wears a helmet and stares straight forward. It looks as if this creature has already been bandaged and propped upright. It has a bandage around its neck, but also bleeds from new, smaller wounds.

There is a small syringe-edged tube next to it.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141415
141416
>>141414
Silver picks up the syringe with his magic, and brings it up to examine it.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141416
141417
>>141415
The small device is maybe three inches in length with a long needle in the fore that resembles a hypodermic needle, and a smaller tube that is squeezed out. The tube is white and has markings on it, and though one of the symbols resembles a lambda, nothing is legible in ponish.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141417
141418
>>141416
"Huh. Must be medicine. You looked patched up, at least. I do not think you will die if I left you along. Or, at least I do not think so."

Silver gets up, and returns to his ponies.

"Alright, I have plan for after we finish up here, but we have job to do first. We need to clear this building quickly, make sure we have found location of cocooned ponies and that there are no changelings. Understood?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141418
141419
>>141417
Whereas the drone Silver placed against the truck seems to make an effort to move its head to look at Silver, this one only stares straight ahead, still bleeding from small wounds.

"Sir, Yes Sir."

Amber Grain is in the fore, as are the few remaining NCOs. Silver has more than 20 remaining soldiers, including all three light machine gun crews.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141419
141420
>>141418
Silver pulls out his SMG.

"We will split into two groups. One group will remain out here to keep watch over our wounded, while other will join me in clearing plant methodically. Can I get any volunteers to join me?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141420
141421
>>141419
Not everypony volunteers, but several do.

These include Sleetfall and cornflake, as well as the black colt, and the pink Pegasus corporal of A squad. Silver is able to sort out fourteen or so volunteers.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141421
141423
>>141420
Silver nods, glad for this development.

"Alright, keep your eyes and ears open. You will know cocoons when you see them. Rest of you, stay here and guard our wounded."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141423
141424
>>141421
"Yes Sir."

Silver is ready to proceed
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141424
141425
>>141423
Silver enters the building cautiously, SMG at the ready for any sign of changeling remnants. Seeing the split fork in the hallway, he motions for his group to once again split, with one half going to the left and the other led by him going straight.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141425
141426
>>141424
Silver is followed by the black colt and Sleetfall. The pink Pegasus leads the group off to the left.

Silver enters a room with a small assembly line that evidently bottles milk, a door on the right, and a number of bottles.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141426
141427
>>141425
Silver wonders to himself how long the milk here has sat, and if it might be any good to drink still. He tries the door on the right.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141427
141428
>>141426
This door opens directly to the trucks, where Silver was a minute ago.

Note that to the left of this door is a loading bay with a closed freight door
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141428
141429
>>141427
"Hmm..."

Silver tries the freight door.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141429
141430
>>141428
This door opens up, and lines out approximately with the anti-tank gun outside

Silver can see that there are some crates on the ground nearby both inside and out, that contain not simply bottles, but what look like cans of carrots.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141430
141431
>>141429
"Huh. If nothing else, we have found dinner."

Just in case, Silver looks deeper in one of the crates, moving cans of food aside to make sure the changelings weren't trying to be crafty by hiding cocoons underneath the carrots.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141431
141432
>>141430
The crate seems to be among some left by the supply, as it stands out among the items inside. It is too small to hold a pony
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141432
141433
>>141431
Satisfied, Silver leaves the crates alone to continue his search. He goes back to the assembly line, taking a more thorough look through the room.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141433
141434
>>141432
Looking away, Silver can see that behind the bottling line and equipment there is another line with jugs, as well as bottles, and a line of steel pipes above the gap between the two lines. There is a white colored wall at the end of the room with the words "Bottling Area" in red above them, perhaps fifty feet away. The bottling line is long and dominated by steel equipment. Actually, everything is dominated by shiny chrome steel. Beyond the line silver can see the tops of cylindrical tanks and masses of piping.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141434
141459 141461
>>141433
Silver trots over to the tanks and piping to see if there's anything of interest.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141459
141461 141470
>>141434
Roll for initiative

[1d20+5 = 6]
[1d20+5 = 6]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141461
141470
>>141459
>>141434
Silver hears the sound of metal clanking against metal, and can see two black metal guns - both, submachine guns, each edging out from behind a four foot wide stainless steel cylindrical tank.
2847c37
?
No.141470
141472 141474 141475 141478
[1d20+4 = 17]
>>141459
>>141461
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141472
141474 141475 141477 141478
>>141470
Silver shouts out:

"CHANGELINGS!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141474
141475 141482
>>141472
>>141470
At minimum, Silver can see that there are two in front of him, each a little to his right (Silver must have moved far to the left of the room to look around the line). Silver can hide or use the steel assembly line for cover. The two Changelings, one over to the right and another closer to the left, are barely looking out from behind the steel tanks, with only the edges of heads visible.

There is a discharge of Tattattattat, evidently accidentally, angled towards the ground, with the sounds of bullets bouncing across the concrete.

[1d20 = 7]
[1d20 = 19]
[1d20 = 15]
[1d20 = 7]
[1d20 = 6]
[1d20 = 19]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141475
141477 141482
>>141470
>>141474
>>141472
A rifle cracks and a machine gun's "Changchangchang" goes off

[1d20+1 = 14]

[1d20 = 11] [1d20 = 15] [1d20 = 20] [1d20 = 14] [1d20 = 9]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141477
141478 141482
>>141472
>>141475
On one of the two tanks, deformations appear in the steel and white liquid splashes out, before beginning a pour. More important, a single round hits true on the creature on the right

[1d20 = 18] [2d8 = 10]

Silver's turn, for both attack and movement if desired
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141478
141482
>>141477
>>141472
>>141470
The drone on the right is hit in the head, his helmet thrown back, and falling to the left and out in the open. His helmet follows with him.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141482
141483
>>141474
>>141475
>>141477
>>141478
Silver aims his SMG at the remaining changeling, and fires a burst.

Ratatatatata

[1d20+4 = 23] [1d20+4 = 20]
[1d20+4 = 10] [1d20+4 = 11]
[1d20+4 = 5] [1d20+4 = 23]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141483
141484
>>141482
A shot hits the steel tank and scarcely dents it, forming a tiny trickle of a leak. Another bounces against the side and deflects off, while another flies past to the back of the room.

But one, two, three shots hit the drone, who is partly exposed
2847c37
?
No.141484
141485
[6d6 = 23]
>>141483
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141485
141486
>>141484
The creature slumps down to the ground, falling backwards, and dropping its submachinegun, which first lands on the drone itself, then hits the ground
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141486
141487
>>141485
Silver stays on alert for a few seconds afterwards, keeping a watch for any more changelings.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141487
141489
>>141486
Does silver stay in position behind the assembly line?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141489
141491
>>141487
Yes.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141491
141495
>>141489
>>141489
No more changelings appear. It seems that these were the only two in the sprawling pipes
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141495
141496
>>141491
Silver relaxes, and looks down at his SMG.

"I can see why these are so popular, now."

Curious, he goes over to smell at the white liquid pouring out of the tank.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141496
141499
>>141495
Milk. Pasteurized. It's at an comfortable temperature above that of refrigeration, but below room temperature.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141499
141501
>>141496
Silver decides that, instead of letting it all go to waste, he'll try using a large milk container to capture the stream of milk.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141501
141505
>>141499
Getting a bottle off the line is simple enough, just place it in the line of the pouring milk.

From behind, more ponies come up

"We got those bastards!"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141505
141509 141510
>>141501
Silver turns to face the ponies, smiles, and nods.

"That we did. One less group of changelings to deal with."

He decides to check behind the mass of pipes that had concealed the changelings for anything of note.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141509
141510 141511
>>141505
This area holds a number of pipes and more tanks, it ends in a wall, the area to the left is open, and...

Crack
[1d20+2 = 7]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141510
141511
>>141509
>>141505
A rifle shot rings out from the left, going wide and evidently planting into the right wall
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141511
141513
>>141509
>>141510
Silver turns to face the left, SMG at the ready.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141513
141514
>>141511
Another note: more wide and low vats exist in front of Silver

The drone that shot at Silver has evidently moved back out of line of sight behind a wall to the left. But to the left, Silver sees something: Cocoons. These are all white in color, and barely stand out with a white wall in the back, and low, wide stainless steel cylindrical vats in the fore. There are maybe a dozen visible, between the vats. Pink, red, green and yellow forms are visible through the translucent white
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141514
141517
>>141513
Silver keeps his SMG aimed down sights as he slowly advances on the changeling's position. He shouts out again.

"Found cocoons and one changeling guarding then. Rifle. I need backup."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141517
141519
>>141514
A pony slides in behind Silver, then another, and another.

From further away, Silver can hear a,
Tattattat
Chinching Crack
And a loud BANG

As Silver slowly advances inward
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141518
141520
>>140529 →
I think we left off here.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141519
141520 141521
>>141517
Silver rounds the corner quickly now that he has backup, SMG pointed forwards.
Anonymous
52a7121
?
No.141520
141521 141522 141523 141530
>>141518
Miskobag is still alive and conscious in the coffin. He tries to stand up.

Spark has the same challenge of how to move the wolves around

>>141519
Crack
A rifle shot
[1d20+2 = 21]

This room has much larger horizontal cylinders, some of which narrow into cones, and all of which are connected by very large steel pipes. A few of these are red. This room ends in a wall that cuts that side in half, and ends in a steel door that is closed behind the creatures in front of it.

Silver sees five changeling drones in total.

One stands tall and in the center. A drone in Equestrian commissioned officer's uniform, looks like a first lieutenant. This drone holds a submachinegun up in an aura of blue magic. What is most notable about this drone is the blue metal helmet it wears, that covers part of the way down the face, covers the cheeks, and extends outwards with mandible-like ends around the mouth.

There are four other drones, everyone of which has bandages and wears no uniform, appearing rather as naked black chitinous creatures with bags and bandages. One on the right carries a submachine gun. Two, nearer the center, have picked up carbines. And one, who has backed himself into a corner, sits down with a rifle.

Roll for initiative

[1d20+2 = 21]
[1d20+1 = 5]
[1d20 = 14]
[1d20 = 15]

[1d20 = 3]
[1d20 = 20]
[1d20 = 2]
Anonymous
52a7121
?
No.141521
141522
>>141520
>>141519
Silver is hit with a rifle bullet
[2d8 = 14]
2847c37
?
No.141522
141523 141525 141526 141527 141528
[1d20+4 = 18]
>>141520
>>141521
Silver is shot poing blank in the chest, the bullet ripping through flesh and internal organs that have already taken a significant toll from the earlier combat. There's a lot of blood, a grunt of pain, and he staggers backwards from the force of the shot, but he manages to keep himself upright.
Anonymous
52a7121
?
No.141523
141525
>>141522
>>141520
The drone in the center shoots first
[1d20+3 = 22] [1d20+3 = 20] [1d20+3 = 12]
Anonymous
52a7121
?
No.141525
141526
>>141523
>>141522
The drone seems to miss Silver, or so he seems, until a pony who jumped further into the room behind Silver is considered
[4d6 = 19]
Anonymous
52a7121
?
No.141526
141527
>>141525
>>141522
The pony behind Silver falls. Another pony - who also jumped behind Silver - aims his rifle, and fires
[1d20+1 = 14]
Anonymous
52a7121
?
No.141527
141528
>>141526
>>141522
Hitting the drone on the right,
[2d8 = 9]
Anonymous
52a7121
?
No.141528
141531
>>141527
>>141522
This drone drops his submachine gun, stands straight up for a moment, and then falls

Silver's turn
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141530
141532
>>141520
Well, wolves are in this city. Could we not pass as a lowly funeral?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141531
141532 141538 141539
>>141528
Silver, in a rage, lets out an almost inpony "WRAAAAAAGH!" as he fires a long burst point blank into the lead changeling in the center. His shout almost drowns out the sound of his SMG.

Ratatatatatatata

[1d20+3 = 16] [1d20+3 = 5]
[1d20+3 = 14] [1d20+3 = 6]
[1d20+3 = 5] [1d20+3 = 15]
[1d20+3 = 14] [1d20+3 = 16]
Anonymous
52a7121
?
No.141532
141533 141535
>>141530
The doctor blinks

"I mean.... it's not ordinary, but... maybe?"

>>141531
At least three shots land on the drone, with several more making loud ricochet noises off the wall and the door
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141533
141534
>>141532
"Sounds good enough to work to me."
Anonymous
52a7121
?
No.141534
141537
>>141533
He shrugs

"Let's do it"
2847c37
?
No.141535
141536
>>141532
2847c37
?
No.141536
141538 141540
[6d6 = 12]
>>141535
Messed that up.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141537
141538
>>141534
Spark leads the party towards the hospital.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141538
141539 141544
>>141531
>>141536
[1d2 = 2]
[1d2 = 1]

>>141537
The doctor recommends storing the rifle under Miskobag, which Miskobag doesn't like, and Waabishki can't persuade him to part with it. It takes a while to sort this issue out, until it's "sort of covered" next to Miskobag.

The lid is closed, and the ponies and wolves proceed like pallbearers with the coffin on their backs. Some ponies look at the strange sight, but nopony intervenes
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141539
141540
>>141531
>>141538
One of the other two shots lands, for additional damage
[2d6 = 7]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141540
141541 141542 141543
>>141536
>>141539
And the drone, still staring at Silver drops his submachine gun, then his hind legs collapse, and finally his front limbs split as he falls down, still looking towards Silver

The two drones fire the carbines
[1d20 = 20] [1d20 = 13]
[1d20 = 20] [1d20 = 15]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141541
141542 141543
>>141540
[1d20 = 16] [2d6 = 9]
[1d20 = 11] [2d6 = 5] [2d6 = 11]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141542
>>141541
>>141540
Both ponies with Silver collapse, leaving him alone

Silver's turn
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141543
141545 141547
>>141540
>>141541
[1d20+1 = 19]
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141544
141547
File (hide): 0B3C4524A74D2819D33B4210E298EF55-5173476.webm (4.9 MB, Resolution:1920x1080 Length:00:00:19, riptwiggles.webm) [play once] [loop]
riptwiggles.webm
>>141538
And so the procession goes on.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141545
141546
>>141543
Silver takes aim at one of the remaining drones, firing another burst, slightly shorter burst.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141546
141547
>>141545
Ratatatatata

[1d20+4 = 23] [1d20+4 = 12]
[1d20+4 = 8] [1d20+4 = 11]
[1d20+4 = 19] [1d20+4 = 5]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141547
141548 141549 141552
File (hide): 2327ED9D62FDF1406C3F0E2DB750E883-9598839.webm (9.2 MB, Resolution:320x240 Length:00:02:34, 2395616.webm) [play once] [loop]
2395616.webm
>>141544
Now how did I know that meme would come in?

The creatures exit the train station through a grand hallway, past some shops and towards the nearest exit, getting some stares (but no questions) along the way. They walk out into the cold and windy street.

>>141546
>>141543
Silver hits one of the two drones twice.

Meanwhile, a pony comes charging in, running towards the other drone
[1d20+3 = 13]
2847c37
?
No.141548
141549 141550
[4d6 = 16]
>>141547
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141549
141550
>>141547
>>141548
Silver downs the creature immediately

The other drone is skewered by a pony's bayonet
[1d6+3 = 9]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141550
141551
>>141548
>>141549
Both drones are downed, and the last one pushes away its rifle, and attempts to hide behind a piece of equipment in the corner.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141551
141553
>>141550
Silver feels an extraordinary pain in his chest with every breath he takes, but still he gives the remaining pony an order while he checks on the status of his fallen comrades.

"Keep your rifle on him, do not let him move!"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141552
141555
>>141547
What all is along the street?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141553
141554
>>141551
All three are severely wounded - one with a single bullet wound to the neck, and two with two pistol or carbine shots

"I can stab him" The private says
2847c37
?
No.141554
141555
[1d20+5 = 16]
>>141553
Silver groans out an order.

"He is surrendered, and he did not kill anypony. Let him live, but do not let him move."

Heal: Silver tries to set aside his own pain as he tends to the most critically wounded of his downed ponies, the one who was shot through the neck.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141555
141556 141561
>>141552
First, walking through the station, the creatures go up and into a long, wide hallway with an arched roof. This exits them into an upper, railed level with a view into a two-story grand hall entrance room with stone walls, tile floors, and a patterned high-roof. To either side of the grand hall are a ticket station, and some sort of office, as well as hallways that lead away from the hall. Going down the staircase (carefully with the coffin), there are coffee shops and other sorts of stores behind them, before getting to brass framed revolving doors. Of course this will not work, so they go over towards a double door that they open, and go done stone steps, with doric columns at the end of the row of the steps.

On the road, they see that the train station is located on the edge of a river - to their left now - with a number of two and three story buildings spaced apart in most directions. Snow covers the roads and indeed everything, though there are many worn black tracks on the roads. The sky is grey, and a cold wind blows.

>>141554
The blood flow is stopped, and he is placed up against a wall
2847c37
?
No.141556
141557
[1d20+5 = 22]
>>141555
Heal: Next is the pony who was shot with an SMG.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141557
141558
>>141556
The flow of bleeding is stopped
2847c37
?
No.141558
141559
[1d20+5 = 25]
>>141557
Heal: And, finally, the one shot by the carbine twice.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141559
141560
>>141558
Silver stops the flow of bleeding, and gets this patient upright and stabilized
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141560
141562
>>141559
With this taken care of, Silver gets up, gasping for air and struggling to breath properly. He trots over to the private watching over the cowering drone.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141561
141562
>>141555
"Know which way to go, doctor?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141562
141563 141572
>>141560
The drone looks back towards Silver, sitting upright and with bandages where the chest connects to what would be the belly. It's lips are pulled all the way up, showing overly sharp teeth in what appears to be a smile, and a rather awkward one at that

"Silwar Saword?"

>>141561
"Well..."
He looks to the left, over the bridge, at the river, and the train tracks besides the river, and then to the right at the houses and brick apartment buildings that stretch on.

"Not really, but across the river is Riverpool, so it must be to our right."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141563
141564
>>141562
"As good of a lead as any."
Spark leads them right.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141564
141565
>>141563
The ponies walk on

Waabishki
"This is kind of heavy...
And
"You ponies live in places like these?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141565
141566
>>141564
"Some do. I prefer the rural life, but small towns and farms don't offer services such as magic schooling and research on the level you can find in such places."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141566
141567
>>141565
Waabishki

"Magic schooling? Research? For what?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141567
141568
>>141566
"Spells. Unicorns don't just know how to do all types of magic from birth. You have to find what magic you are good at and learn how to use it. And then there are magical artifacts and history of unicorns of ages past and how they experimented with magic. Fascinating topics."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141568
141569
>>141567
She looks away

"I suppose. If you lack teeth and claws, and a natural sense of what is around you..."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141569
141570
>>141568
"Heh. We certainly do lack those. But perhaps that is why ponies need to befriend those that have those."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141570
141571
>>141569
Makade interrupts

"Ponies have not been so friendly."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141571
141573
>>141570
"That is our fault. I hope to be able to make up for those mistakes."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141572
141573
>>141562
It takes Silver but a moment to recognize this changeling, and upon doing so he plants a forehoof firmly against his forehead and lets out a groan of both pain and frustration. Even if he can not speak a word of Ponish, the drone can probably understand what Silver says next just from the tone in his voice.

"You have got to be kidding me..."

He turns to the private.

"One of logistic ponies from 332nd we brought on bored can speak Changeling. He is wearing metal helmet and is using carbine. You know if he stayed behind at Town Hall, or did he march with us?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141573
141574 141633
>>141571
Makade looks similarly skeptical,

"A lot to make up for"

Waabishki looks over to Makade
"Hush."

Then Waabishki looks back to Spark

"So where is this place? This is hard to carry."

>>141572
"I think all of the ponies from the 332nd stayed at Town Hall, with Firm Heart."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141574
141575
>>141573
Spark scans his surroundings for the hospital.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141575
141576
>>141574
Roll two luck dies
0ce3bcc
?
No.141576
141577 141578
[2d20 = 20]
>>141575
Rolling twice
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141577
141578
>>141576
I thought it would show both rolls. What is the command for two separate dice?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141578
141579
>>141576
Hmmm....

>>141577
Inline dice is the only thing that is possible now

You have to type out [ 1 d 20 ]
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141579
141580
>>141578
[1d20 = 12] [1d20 = 14]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141580
141581
>>141579
No hospital is seen. There is, however, a street sign: Gusty Avenue
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141581
141582
>>141580
"Not far now. If you want to take a break, I'm sure we can rest once we get out of the wind."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141582
141583 141584
>>141581
Getting out of the wind is determined most of all by buildings. While some avenues have wind that blow straight through them, those going the opposite direction have buildings blocking the wind. There are some ponies outside, and some vehicles, but it's rather few, almost surprisingly so. The area becomes more dense, with some shops on the buildings. Brick architecture dominates, with many buildings three or four or more stories in height.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141583
141584
>>141582
With no real direction for Spark to follow, he heads to the nearest street turn off to get out of the wind.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141584
141585
>>141582
>>141583
Some ponies look over at this, stand for a moment, and then look away

Waabishki tries to set the coffin down, followed by the doctor.

Makade:
"We could go further." Then when it is set down
"Or not..."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141585
141586
>>141584
"We will go further once everypony's strength has returned. It wouldn't be wise to tire to the point of dropping him."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141586
141587
>>141585
From within the coffin, Miskobag:
"Are we there?"

Waabishki:
"Not Yet."
She turns to Spark
"How far are we?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141587
141588
>>141586
"I don't have a map. Perhaps the locals can point it out."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141588
141589
>>141587
Waabishki:
"Perhaps, if your friendship gets you as far as you claim."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141589
141590
>>141588
Spark nods and looks for a pony to ask.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141590
141591
>>141589
A grey earth pony in a fur-edged coat and wearing a trapper hat is available

Roll diplomacy Charisma check
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141591
141592
>>141590
[1d20+3 = 12]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141592
141593
>>141591
He looks over at the procession strangely, and turns his head away at an angle

"I suppose you're new to this city. The hospital is about six blocks down until you get to Red Trout, then go until you get to Tarruga, take a right, then you'll know when you see it on the left."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141593
141594
>>141592
"Thanks."
Spark relays the information to his friends.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141594
141595
>>141593
"You betcha"
But the pony proceeds onwards, away from the group.

The doctor:
"I think I could find it from Tarruga."

Waabishki:
"So how far away is it?"

Makade:
"Let us get moving."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141595
141596
>>141594
"Just a little further now. We are practically there."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141596
141597
>>141595
"Okay..."
All four ponies pick it back up again

Roll 2 D20's
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141597
141598
>>141596
[1d20 = 7] [1d20 = 19]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141598
141599
>>141597
Spark proceeds down Gusty Avenue just fine, and the same down Red Trout.

Spark comes to his first questionable area after intersecting Tarruga. Spark can see that there is a simple barricade with an armored car behind it forming a checkpoint, and at least three changeling drones manning it. The checkpoint is actually in a different direction from the hospital, at least according to the directions, but it's an unsettling sight behind them

Roll 1d20
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141599
141600
>>141598
[1d20 = 12]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141600
141601
>>141599
There seem to be remarks from the drones, but nothing that can't be ignored.

Spark and friends(?) proceed down the road. As the pony on the streets told them there is a large building of brick and windows at least four stories tall on the left, with a road leading up to what seems to be an entrance

The doctor
"Yes. That's it."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141601
141602
>>141600
I have a feeling that I am missing out on a lot because of the dice.

Spark heads towards the building.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141602
141603
>>141601
If by "missing out on," you mean being stopped by military police, receiving wrong directions, or getting lost, then you're right.

Don't worry. Dumb luck alone can't get Spark through the next section

Spark and crew arrive at the entrance of the hospital. A couple ponies outside, walking by, stop and stare at the procession
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141603
141604
>>141602
"Well, now we need to find a means to make a wolf in a coffin needing medical attention not raise any alarm. Any chance you can work some inter-profession charm, doctor?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141604
141605
>>141603
"Uh..." He smiles awkwardly
"It's going to be hard to explain a coffin going through the front entrance."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141605
141606
>>141604
"Think we can unload our friend without any more eyes on us and perhaps use a medical stretcher to bring him in?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141606
141607
>>141605
"That... well I don't know where to unload him, but I can definitely say that he'll attract much less attention on a stretcher."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141607
141608
>>141606
Spark looks towards the side of the building. Is it more hidden from view of ponies?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141608
141609
>>141607
It definitely looks like there could be some areas. There is a loading dock, and much further back, there is a walled in little building with large smoke stacks that, in anycase, has bricks around it. There is also a small area recessed into the ground with stairs leading to it that evidently goes down to an entrance to a basement, or some kind of subterranean level. All of these require the creatures to move in front of windows that are above and could theoretically see it, although the basement entrance is closest, and the wall is furthest away. The wall has the most cover for the actual activity
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141609
141610
>>141608
He motions the wolves towards the wall.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141610
141611
>>141609
It's another long movement of several hundred feet across grass and the procession would look very odd to any outsider, but the creatures make it there. There are three sides, absent actually entering
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141611
141612
>>141610
Spark looks for anypony that might be spying on their plan.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141612
141613 141614
>>141611
A pony crosses the street, but it's simple enough to wait them out. It's impossible to say what is seen from windows, as these are black tinted.

The wall on the left side from the road, and nearest the ponies, is the most visible to windows. The wall next to the road is most visible from the road.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141613
141614
>>141612
It is worth the risk of exposing what somepony might see in the window as chances are, it is a sick pony that can't do much to alert anypony to what is happening.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141614
141615
>>141613
>>141612
Spark goes perhaps behind the wall, or in the segment in front of them.

Waabiski, then the doctor, and then Makade set the coffin down. It's Miskobag himself who opens the lid

"Are we here? Why are still outside?"

Makade:
"What if this had been a search! Play dead!"

Waabishki:
"Not yet. But we are going to move you into.... what did you call it?"

Doctor:
"A stretcher"

Miskobag
"After travelling in that, heh, I'd love a chance to stretch"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141615
141616
>>141614
"They will accept us in without question if we put him on the stretcher. Don't worry."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141616
141617
>>141615
Now Spark must obtain a stretcher

A small argument breaks out over the rifle. Makade tries to pick it up

The doctor
"Where are you going to hide that? You can't be seen with that."

Waabishki
"Why did you bring that?"

Makade:
"I'm not going anywhere unarmed, especially far from home"

Waabishki
"Just put it away"

Makade:
"Well it can't stay here"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141617
141618
>>141616
"The rifle can stay in the coffin because nopony will move a coffin. We will be right back to collect it. If you must, you may stand guard at the coffin."
Spark heads inside the hospital and asks for a stretcher.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141618
141619
>>141617
Makade bears his teeth, not liking this answer, but Spark is on his way.

"A stretcher... What for? Where are you from?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141619
141620
>>141618
"I'm just trying to help my friend. He has a lot of swelling and can't move."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141620
141621
>>141619
Bluff check
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141621
141622
>>141620
[1d20+3 = 19]
Not sure why it is a bluff, but ok.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141622
141623
>>141621
Spark needs to persuade her to give a pony outside of the organization a stretcher.

Anyways, the grey earth pony mare tells Spark,
"Oh. Well if it's urgent, we have some in that room there. On the left, down the hall."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141623
141624
>>141622
Spark obtains the stretcher.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141624
141625
>>141623
Spark takes the stretcher out and brings it to the creatures

Miskobag actually is standing at the moment, but he seems fine to move into the stretcher when it comes
"I can walk... But stairs... that may be a challenge."

Makade places the rifle next to Miskobag - or tries to - trying to hide it under his fur. This action displeases Miskobag and the doctor.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141625
141626
>>141624
"We won't get very far with the rifle there. It is best if you hold onto it Makade. Just don't get spotted with it."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141626
141627
>>141625
"And how will I hide it?" He asks
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141627
141628
>>141626
"It might be hard to hide, but the coffin has worked thus far. If you can think of a reason we can convince the ponies to let us in with it, then we can bring it along."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141628
141629
>>141627
"The coffin? I don't know what would make them let you bring that inside."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141629
141630
>>141628
"Hmm... maybe there is a box of medical supplies?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141630
141631
>>141629
"If you could get something inside the hospital that could help us hide a long rifle..." He says
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141631
141632
>>141630
"Any ideas doctor?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141632
141674
>>141631
"Well... a coat... or... maybe a box of the right shape?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141633
141634
>>141573
Silver lets out a sigh.

"Alright. Go back and tell others that we have wounded, I will stay here and watch changeling."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141634
141635
>>141633
"Yes Sir."
Silver remains in watch over the creature, as the private lopes away
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141635
141636
>>141634
Silver returns to watching this same changeling he helped earlier. He knocks the rifle away, just in case. He points at the changeling's bandaged abdomen.

"It is ironic. I pull bullet out of you..."

He points to the fresh bullet hole in him, still hurting like hell and still making it painful to breathe.

"...you put bullet it me."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141636
141637
>>141635
The creature maintains its eyes on Silver. It pulls its lips even further back, and it tries to scoot backwards towards the wall.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141637
141638
>>141636
He chuckles lightly, and shakes his head.

"I know you can not understand me, but when you said you were going to find other group of changelings, I thought you would go back to front."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141638
141639
>>141637
The creature blinks, with diagonal eyelids, and finds the wall with its back.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141639
141640
>>141638
Silver scratches his chin, trying to think of ways to communicate with this changeling but failing. He instead decides to whistle a tune while he watches the drone and waits for some ponies to get back and take his wounded compatriots away.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141640
141641
>>141639
A pony Silver can quickly recognize as Amber Grain walks in,

"Klutzy"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141641
141642
>>141640
"Draconequus."

He rubs the area around his new gunshot wound, wincing.

"I need to stop nearly dying. I have more than filled my quota for today."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141642
141643
>>141641
"Good to see you're still alive sir, and indeed I think we've all filled our quota. Is this the last of the Changeling positions?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141643
141644
>>141642
"I would hope. It seemed like there was more than there aught to be here, but we still need to check grain elevator to see if there are still changelings there."

He gets up from his previously seated position, with no small amount of effort.

"Nng...even if there are, I do not plan on sending our ponies in there. I have different, better plan."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141644
141645
>>141643
"Even a single Changeling on Equestrian soil is more than there ought to be."

Amber looks down at Silver's wound

"The Grain Elevator is compromised? What do you have in mind?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141645
141646
>>141644
It's a nasty wound, rifle-caliber and punching straight through his chest. It's a wonder how he's still alive, let alone conscious.

"Using our mortar and at least one of those AT guns to blast grain elevator to rubble, if changeling position is still there."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141646
141647
>>141645
He stares down at it

"Well, that's definitely the safest option. We've lost too many ponies today."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141647
141648
>>141646
He nods, and lets out a little wince as he takes a breath.

"That we did. I do not plan on losing any more of our ponies. Have you heard anything from Mild Mill or Hazelred yet? I saw that shell hit their position."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141648
141649
>>141647
"Yes. They came up and met with us outside the facility. It was a bit of a tense moment, with Mills forgetting the password, but we sorted it out."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141649
141650
>>141648
Silver sighs in relief.

"Спасибо Селестии. I was worried when I saw top of church tower just disappear..."

He looks down at the wounded but stabilized soldiers.

"I do not suppose you brought other ponies? These three need to be brought someplace safe, and I have changeling prisoner I need to escort."

He silently adds in "...again." under his breath.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141650
141651
>>141649
"No, they hit the steeple above him. When that happened, he figured they had his location and ran out of there along with Hazelred, who I'm told, was almost dragged. Maybe the Changelings were just firing at random and got darn lucky, because they didn't shoot that position again. Still, his shots caused the Changelings to think they were being flanked, and to keep a portion of their soldiers out of the battle until it was already too late."

He too, looks at these wounded ponies.
"Well, we're trying to get a truck working to take the wounded back to town hall. I'm not entirely sure how that's going. Privates Marsh Grass and Silent Spring made an almost heroic effort to take a wounded pony back to the town hall on their own already."

Then he looks down to the drone
"Why don't you just shoot it?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141651
141652
>>141650
He looks at the drone as well.

"Despite fact that he is reason I have very big hole in me, I am only pony he shot, and I am still alive. And despite that changelings probably would not show such mercy...it would leave bad taste in my mouth to shoot enemy who has already surrendered."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141652
141653
image.png
>>141651
"Are you sure? I think I would have shot him already... But you are the Platoon Commander now, Silver Sword."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141653
141654
>>141652
He chuckles, though there's remorse to it.

"I hope not for long, and that Lieutenant makes speedy recovery. It also means you are now my second-in-command."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141654
141655
An event that was omitted, but should have happened, was the door opposite Silver's last position being opened, the corpse of a drone being pushed aside in the process, and the pink pegasus pony walking through.

>>141653
"Indeed it does." He says, smiling for just a moment, before the smile is removed. "Let us pray for the swift recovery of all. Come now, let us go see if they've got it working."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141655
141656
>>141654
Silver nods, turns to the drone, and gives him an order to stand up and start following him. He turns to Amber immediately afterwards.

"Follow drone so he does not get any funny ideas."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141656
141657
>>141655
"Alright, let's get this roach upright"
He moves closer in, and using a rifle, makes a waving motion to get up, and then pokes him with a bayonet just to emphasize the point.

The ponies go outside, to hear the sound of a diesel engine and to see an attempt at loading the wounded into the back of the truck.

Silver sees the private from earlier, and the pink pegasus corporal. They have with them the one daffodil colored private who helped translate before. He keeps his limbs tight together.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141657
141658
>>141656
"Ah, good, you are here. I need to talk with our 'friend' again."

While he says this, he looks to where he left the other two wounded changelings, already having an idea what might have happened to them in his absense.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141658
141659
>>141657
The first drone, the one Silver set against the truck, is still there, propped up and notably without any bayonet wounds. The second one, the one with the bandage around the neck, is missing from its position.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141659
141660
>>141658
"Hmm..."

Silver quickly returns to the matter at hoof, and looks at the daffodil-colored stallion.

"I am sorry about dragging you all way out here, but I would appreciate it if you would translate for me again."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141660
141661
>>141659
"Um... Okay..."

His eyes dart around at the scene before him
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141661
141662
>>141660
Silver notices this, and decides to lead the drone and the pony away from the scene of carnage, so they can have a quieter conversation without eavesdroppers.

"When you said you were going to find other group of changelings, I thought you would be going back to changeling side of front."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141662
141663
>>141661
The private speaks to the drone, and then Silver gets the reply:

"This was much closer."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141663
141664
>>141662
"Yes. And also our next target, after retaking telephone office. I thought that would be obvious."

He points to the hole in his chest.

"You know, I am rather cross about this."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141664
141665
>>141663
He maintains the awkward smile for another several seconds, until that slowly fades to a more angry, determined expression.

Then he starts yelling. The private doesn't have any difficulty in translating it word for word, almost as it is spoken, and his soft, almost intimidated voice contrasts strongly with the creature in front of him.

"The other drones in my squad - my whole platoon - died so that our brothers in the mountains may live. I ran away. I surrendered. If I had set the grenade off, it could have helped the night attacks. Their deaths may have meant something. Now, my brothers will die in greater numbers because I was weak."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141665
141666
>>141664
Silver doesn't falter in the face of the drone's anger, but inside the unicorn knows it's justified.

"I will not belittle you, your brothers, and what you have accomplished. You are fighting for your country and your people, just as we are. And, from that perspective, you and your brothers have already done much here to help changeling war effort."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141666
141667
>>141665
There is a pause before the translator starts to speak, whether because the words are more difficult, or because he needs a moment to process it.

The drone must need time as well, because he is silenced, at least for the immediate time being, by Silver's words in reply.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141667
141668
>>141666
Satin trips.

"I will be honest with you, you and your brothers have inflicted large casualties against us, particularly among our officers and squad commanders. While there are not many dead, there are many wounded, with many unable to continue fighting for some time. It will be hard to defend if your forces successfully push us back to Vale. And with how you successfully held up our communications, there is little chance for our lines to reinforce in time for your assault."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141668
141669
>>141667
This is relayed, and takes him a moment to reply. His voice is nearly emotionless:

"Maybe then... I can be satisfied."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141669
141670
>>141668
Silver nods. He actually smiles at the changeling a little, and salutes him.

"You and your brothers have fought valiantly in face of such adversity, and have achieved great success for Hives. There is no dishonor in that. I salute you, as worthy adversary."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141670
141671
>>141669
There is no matching smile. But there is a sharp nod.

"So I die now?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141671
141673
>>141670
Silver shakes his head.

"Unless you want to, no. I will cut you deal. Even with you shooting me, I have not forgotten how you returned our missing ponies to us. Life, for life. Return home to Changeling Lands and live to fight another day, I will not stop you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141673
141676
>>141671
A single word in reply:

"Really?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141674
141675
>>141632
“Know of any boxes about the right shape that a hospital would have around?”
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141675
141687
>>141674
"Well... One of those tubes for maps and posters would fit it. Or at least it would if there were no scope... I don't know. There must be something in there somewhere."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
e696b12
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No.141676
141677
>>141673
Silver nods.

"Just be sure to actually leave Vale this time. I can not guarantee you will get so lucky as to encounter me rather than another pony."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141677
141678
>>141676
"Uh, Okay." He says. His mouth hangs open
Silver "The Floof" Sword
e696b12
?
No.141678
141679
>>141677
Silver stares at him for a few seconds, then tilts his head in confusion when he doesn't leave.

"Is something wrong?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141679
141680
>>141678
The translator raises a hoof, and for the first time, raises his voice

"Flieg, du narr!"

The drone, right in front of Silver, transforms in a brilliant flash of yellow-green into a grey pegasus, and then jumps up and takes flight towards the twilight.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
e696b12
?
No.141680
141681
>>141679
Silver watches the drone slowly disappear into the distance.

"That got him to go. Strange. He almost looked my son, if I just got passing glance at him."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141681
141682
>>141680
The private turns his golden eyes to Silver as he speaks, but has no comment.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
e696b12
?
No.141682
141683
>>141681
"Well...we should return to others, see how they are doing. It would be really nice to sit down somewhere also..."

He starts holding the wound on his chest again, letting out a small groan of pain and discomfort.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141683
141684
>>141682
It's definitely not the sort of thing that can be left untreated. The private does not say anything.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141684
141685
>>141683
As they slowly trot back, he speaks to the private.

"You are quiet. What is wrong?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141685
141686
>>141684
"Nothing..." He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141686
141688
>>141685
"Are you sure? It does not seem like nothing."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141687
141688
>>141675
“Well, until we find one, the rifle is going to have to stay here with the coffin.”
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141688
141689 141690
>>141686
He looks down, and then back up

"Uh, I am fine."

Presumably, Silver should arrive at wherever he as walking to

>>141687
Spark's call on the next action
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141689
141691
>>141688
Spark helps Miskobag on the stretcher and carries him inside.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141690
141691
>>141688
"Alright..."

Indeed he does. He looks at what the current situation is back by the trucks.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141691
141692 141693
>>141689
Slighted, Makade remains outside

Spark and the doctor are able to place Miskobag on the stretcher, and carry him inside

>>141690
If by "trucks" is meant the two that were shot to hell earlier, they are still there, and still in poor shape.

The one truck in front of the building, nearer the road, is being loaded with wounded ponies.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141692
141694
>>141691
Silver decides to trot over to the truck being loaded, still holding his wound, and ask,

"Need any help?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141693
141703
>>141691
What can Spark see inside?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141694
141695
>>141692
"Not at the moment. Could have used some help a few minutes ago, but now, we're about to head out."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141695
141696
>>141694
"Sorry about that, soldier. Is there room for one more? I think I may need this wound looked at."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141696
141697
>>141695
"Sure. Just sit on the end there."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141697
141698
>>141696
Silver nods. As he does so, he calls Amber Grain over.

"Sergeant Amber Grain?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141698
141699
>>141697
Ammber Grain walks over, being right next to the truck, and perhaps about to sit in the passenger seat.

"Yes sire?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141699
141700
>>141698
"Ah, you are here. After we drop wounded off at Town Hall, I want you to organize our attack on changeling position at grain elevator. You remember my plan for how to deal with them?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141700
141701
>>141699
"Blow them up from a distance" He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141701
141702
>>141700
"Precisely. Specifics of attack I leave to your discretion. Once I have this looked at..."

He winces as he pats the wound in his chest lightly.

"...I will join you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141702
141704
>>141701
"Yes Sir." He says

Silver is able to find an area to sit on the end of the truck. Inside, lying down are Saltlick, who is shivering - at least that is a sign of life - Bricsbuck, Sleetfall - who fell in the final attack - and several other ponies, especially those who had been outside. The truck goes on its way, moving forward, and drives to the Town Hall. The distance is less than a mile, and sure could have been done by cart, if only those were available in size and number.

Amber Grain gets out, as well as another pony in the back along with Silver, and they try to get the wounded out and inside
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141703
141729
>>141693
Spark, entering inside, sees a relatively normal reception room, with a two story entrance, hallways to each side, a few potted plants, a reception counter on the left, and a hallway straight forward.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141704
141705
>>141702
Silver gets out as well, and assists in bringing wounded despite his injury and the discomfort it causes.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141705
141706
>>141704
Indeed there is a bit of discomfort, but a stretcher is available, and the ponies are able to take the wounded, one by one, inside the town hall, to lay them out. Firm Heart, looking even more tired than before, looks at the ponies as they are layed out.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141706
141707
>>141705
Silver gives Firm Heart a similarly tired smile during one of the drop offs.

"You should see other guys."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141707
141708
>>141706
There is already an additional wounded pony there

Firm Heart looks down at Silver's wound.
"Again?"

Then he says
"This is just too many casualties, and they are too badly wounded. It's really fortunate that there was a medical clinic in town, and medical supplies here, because otherwise we'd be out of plasma and other supplies."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141708
141709
>>141707
Silver nods.

"Again. And yes, we are quite fortunate."

Silver looks at the additional pony.

"When did he get here?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141709
141710
>>141708
"A couple ponies brought him in here earlier. Carried him the whole way. Good thing. He's terribly wounded."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141710
141711
>>141709
"Right, I remember now. I am glad he got back here successfully."

Silver continues to help bring wounded in, if any are left. Once that is done, he sits down in the makeshift infirmiry.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141711
141712
>>141710
Silver sits down in the room. Some of the other wounded are laying unconscious. Some are shivering or near convulsions. And some are conscious, able to sit up. Firm Heart goes from pony to pony, mostly starting with plasma and morphine. A pair of ponies, who seem to be among those from the 332nd, help in parts of this process. Silver is not addressed yet.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141712
141713
>>141711
Deciding he can't just sit there and do nothing, Silver goes to Firm Heart.

"I may not have formal training or education, but over course of my career I have learned how to treat many different kinds of combat wounds. If there is anything you need assistance with, I am more than willing and able to help."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141713
141714
>>141712
"Why don't you try giving morphine, and inserting IVs?" He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141714
141715
>>141713
Silver nods, and starts giving the wounded such treatments. He particularly starts with those shivering or nearing convulsions, as those seem to be the most in need.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141715
141716
>>141714
Silver is able to insert these. It helps that most are barely conscious. One of the female ponies comes down, and helps distribute blankets. The plasma seems to help with the shivering.

Firm Heart:
"We are going to need to send many of these, or maybe most, to Wald."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141716
141717
>>141715
"Yes...we will be short-hooved for some time. We did however recover logistics truck from changelings, so we will be able to send them to Wald swiftly."

He looks at the wounded Brisbuck.

"It also could have been much worse for us..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141717
141718
>>141716
"I don't know what the Changelings look like"
He injects some substance into an IV
"But I doubt its better."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141718
141719
>>141717
"Mass casualties on Changeling side. I think only three changelings remained alive by time we took wounded here."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141719
141720
>>141718
He stops, and looks over to Silver

"Damn. That is extensive."

After a minute or so, he is able to get to Silver

"Alright, let's take a look at you."

He comes closer, and inspects Silver's wound

"Wow. He got you good, didn't he?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141720
141721
>>141719
"Point blank with rifle. I think it goes without saying...it is not pleasant to breathe."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141721
141722
>>141720
"I bet. Wow. Okay, let's get you some plasma. We'll need blood too, but we don't have that. Some more morphine, and some tonic."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141722
141723
>>141721
Silver nods.

"Hopefully this is last time I nearly die today."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141723
141724
>>141722
"Hopefully. The sun has set. Time for the night..."

He injects Silver with something, and tries to spread some sort of cream, or something over the wound, which is rather painful
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141724
141725
>>141723
He groans in pain.

"One more thing we must do before Vale is secure...then we can free those ponies from cocoons..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141725
141726
>>141724
"What is that?" He asks

"But whatever you do, get in contact with Command, and with the 23rd, and get some ambulances to get this ponies out of here."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141726
141727
>>141725
Silver nods.

"That I will. First is clearing last changeling holdout. Grain elevator. I do not plan on sending ponies in, rather I will just bring it down around its defenders using mortar and captured AT gun."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141727
141728
>>141726
"Could the grain elevator cut off the road?" He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141728
141747
>>141727
"It is near Old Mecc, I believe."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141729
141730
>>141703
I suppose Spark would ask for Miskobag to be taken in for examination.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141730
141731
>>141729
"Oh, you have a patient? What's his name?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141731
141732
>>141730
"Misko."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141732
141733
>>141731
"Mhmm. Does he have an ID with him?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141733
141734
>>141732
"We didn't take it with us. He is swelling is getting worse. We are so worried. Can you please help us?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141734
141735
>>141733
"I see" She looks up. It's a white unicorn mare, with wheat colored mane. "Let me say and... By Celestia, it's a wolf!"

She looks down, and then back, and goes over to the phone
"Uh, one moment please..."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141735
141736
>>141734
"Is there a problem?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141736
141737
>>141735
"Uh, no..."

The doctor comes forward
"Hello. I did my residency here."

The mare answers,
"Oh, did you?"

"Yes, and could this wolf here see Doctor Miley? I have a rapport with him"

"I've been told that he should see a specialist on Wolf anatomy. Doctor Hill Air is our available specialist."

"Oh, well, yes. Is Dr. Bellows still in charge here."

"Sort of. He's section head."

"I'd like to talk to him"

"Uh, I'll see if he's available..."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141737
141738
>>141736
Spark wonders what will happen next.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141738
141739
>>141737
The mare answers:
"Well... At least you can go see Dr. Hill Air. Bellows will be available in fifteen or so minutes. You can go to Room 345. On the third floor, of course."

The doctor mentions to Spark
"I hope I can use some of my connections to have this done with as few questions as possible, and maybe with as many resources as possible."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141739
141740
>>141738
"Thanks. I'll make it up to you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141740
141741
>>141739
The ponies are now free to move around the hospital... well, freeish, and may either go to room 345, or elsewhere
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141741
141742
>>141740
Might as well see room 345, get Miskobag comfortable, and then explore.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141742
141743
>>141741
The doctor:
"I know where that is! Just go up the stairs right here, and it's down this central hallway"

The ponies go up the stairs, which isn't entirely pleasant. Miskobag has his head up, looking around. Then they go down the hallway, and find rooms 350 and greater.

"Or.. maybe it was on the far hallway."

Then the creatures go over to the far hallway, and nearer the end, find room 345.

"Okay, I think the doctor will be hear shortly. If not, I'll go find him."

It's a relatively mundane room with an examination table, a small steel table over nearby, as well as a couple cabinets, including those above a counter and those under. Miskobag makes his way on top of the examination table, and Waabishki sits down next to him. Hill Air is not there yet, of course.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141743
141744
>>141742
Spark goes over to Miskobag.
"How is it?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141744
141745
>>141743
Miskobag presses his paws down into the foam underneath
"It's... fluffier than I expected. And it's warm here."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141745
141746
>>141744
"That's good. Be sure to rest now."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141746
141797
>>141745
"I've been trapped in a coffin for hours now. I'll be fine to be up for now." He presses down again.
"But this is much more comfortable"

Waabishki looks worried, sitting and looking up at Miskobag
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141747
141748
>>141728
""That may be an issue then..." he says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141748
141749
>>141747
He nods.

"Hence why we are going to remove that issue."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141749
141750
>>141748
Firm heart pulls out this new bullet -- a much harder task that those before, given how deep it penetrates - gives Silver a new tonic, patches up the wound, and lets Silver go.
"It's not really enough, but it is the best I can do for now" He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141750
141751
>>141749
"You have done more than many could have. Thank you, Firm Heart."

Silver gets up from the table.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141751
141752
>>141750
And Silver is up, ready to go about. In that time, more ponies have arrived, including the other wounded, and the translator private, who is impressed into assisting
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141752
141753
>>141751
"Alright. Next time I return, it will be after our successful liberation of Vale."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141753
141754
>>141752
Firm Heart smiles
"I await it eagerly"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141754
141755
>>141753
Silver smiles back, and leaves, heading to join up with Amber Grain and the ponies preparing to attack.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141755
141757
>>141754
Over the clouds that hang in the far west is the last pale orange of twilight. The sky above is already bright and starry, with a dark blue tint, and more stars than can be counted. The waning gibbous moon makes its presence known, looming over a portion of the opposite horizon. Few lights are on in the town. The town hall, the post office, a couple dinners and homes have lights their inhabitants never turned off, but these are not enough to break the darkness of night, and seem to be even less than this same town would have under more normal circumstances. It is below freezing, and what wind blows down the valley is unwelcoming, especially as it brings the sounds of distant thunder.

Silver's platoon - and it is indeed now Silver's platoon - has been reduced in strength by about 19 from its original strength of 47, with heavy losses among both rifleponies and officers. However, the platoon still has all four of its machine guns and the mortar. The truck, no longer being used to transport casualties, is available to pull either of the two anti-tank canons - one off which is already hooked up. The available ponies are assembled in the area of town hall, with faces like Amber Grain, private Cornflake, the Black colt machine gunner of B squad, the cream colored pegasus of B squad, and the pink pegasus corporal of A squad, and even Hazerlred... But not Brisbuck, Saltlick, Sleetfall, or Frost Bark.

They are at the ready
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141757
141758
>>141755
Silver turns his face up to Luna's night, feeling the bitter cold of the air around him. He then looks at the gathered ponies.

"Alright Ponies. This is it. One final effort is all that remains. These changelings have caused many casualties among us, and have injured or even killed many good ponies. Now is when it ends. We will go to their final hideout and bring it down on top of them. We will hardly give them chance to cause more pain and suffering. We do this, and Vale will finally be free!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141758
141759
>>141757
There are cheers, though perhaps not as many as before, when they sought to take the dairy plant

"Kick them out" is one of the remarks heard from the stallions

Even where the enthusiasm is not overflowing, there is no doubt of the looks of hardened determination on their faces reflected in the dim street light outside town hall. Silver's ponies are ready
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141759
141761
>>141758
"Forwards!"

Silver heads for the truck, stopping by Amber Grain along the way.

"Excellent work organizing everything."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141760
[1d2 = 1]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141761
141762
>>141759
"Thank you" He says

The ponies go southwards through town, with the truck in the lead, until they advanced to not far out from the grain elevator. It's ever so slightly further away from the town, but still within rifle range of the roofs. It's flanked by hills, but these are slightly further away, and none are as obviously tall as the one north of town. Silver can see the rail line, and two trucks in front of the grain elevator. There are three lights on on the grain elevator, as before, which show off corrugated steel, steel silos, and concrete. The buildings are massive by the standards of Vale, at least 40 feet or more in height and also long, though they are narrow in construction. Not much is illuminated besides the lights, and the lights make it harder for the eyes to adjust to the night.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141762
141763
>>141761
Can the bottom of the grain elevator be seen, at least compared to the background?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141763
141764
>>141762
With the aid of the lights, yes
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141764
141765 141766
>>141763
Silver nods.

"Alright. Let us get set up. Our mortar and AT gun will be focus of attack, mortar will bombard from above while AT gun takes out bottom section. Our rifles and MGs will watch for changrlings trying to flee from building."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141765
141766 141767
>>141764
"Alright, let's set up the positions. Where do you want the rifleponies and the machine guns, and how many of them are there, if you know?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141766
141767
>>141764
>>141765
The truck is not particularly silent, and also has headlights that need to be specifically turned off.

The truck backs the anti-tank gun into position, assuming Silver doesn't want it to be horse-drawn into position
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141767
141768
>>141765
>>141766
What kinds of formations or features of the landscape besides the river are around that can be used?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141768
141770
>>141767
Like the dairy plant, there is a hill beyond the grain elevator, though this one is a bit lower and lacking the well defined ridge lines. Past the grain elevator the valley is slightly wider, with plowed fields with irrigation berms that define the end of the fields, and trees at points. There is a house or two much further away, but not much in the way of structures outside the town.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141770
141771
>>141768
Is the hill on their end of the grain elevator, or on the other end?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141771
141772
>>141770
I'm not sure what you mean.

The geography from left to right/north to south is,
Hill, railway, grain elevator, roadway, river, empty space (likely a fallow field) hill.

The valley runs east to west, with the town west of the grain elevator, and fields east of it. The grain elevator itself is "longer than it is wide," with the four silos stretched along by the railway.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141772
141773
>>141771
Like, is the hill between the ponies and the grain elevator, or is the grain elevator between the ponies and the hill?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141773
141774
>>141772
The hill is to the side. The grain elevator would occupy a 90 degree intersection between the hill and the ponies.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141774
141775
>>141773
Silver points out the hill.

"It may be advantagous to pull gun to that hill. Vary our angle of approach from our angle of fire."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141775
141776
>>141774
Amber Grain

"Heh. No way in hell we're getting this anti-tank gun up that hill, at least not without a lot of effort from four or five of our colts pulling it. Way too steep and rocky to drive a two and a half town truck. There's a reason the Changelings want this valley so bad, and it's because it's the only place in a hundred miles you can pull a heavy gun, a tank, or a freight truck between the Unicorn ranges."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141776
141777
>>141775
"Hmm. In that case, right here is as good spot to attack from as any."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141777
141778
>>141776
"Makes sense. But what about the machine guns and rifles?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141778
141779
>>141777
How distant is the hill, exactly?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141779
141782
>>141778
Less than 1000 feet
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141782
141783
>>141779
"What would you think, then, of using hill for our rifleponies and MGs?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141783
141784
>>141782
"That'll cover another angle of attack for sure."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141784
141785
>>141783
"We may also want to keep them spread out. It will help to cover as much ground as possible while avoiding large casualties from explosives."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141785
141786
>>141784
“That too. Do you have an idea what is in there?” He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141786
141787
>>141785
"They do not have any cocooned ponies, so we may fire at will with our explosives. I did not see any MGs, only rifles, but they may have had one out of sight."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141787
141788
>>141786
“I see. How do you know this is a Changeling position?”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141788
141789
>>141787
"Hmm...I suppose there is chance, though small chance, this is group of ponies who have gotten caught in middle of this conflict. Earlier, it was reported that group of changelings arrived to reinforce existing changelings, before we attacked Whinnyton church. There is no way to be certain without testing one of them."
Anonymous
f2d88bc
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No.141789
141790
>>141788
“Well then, what should we do?” He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141790
141791
>>141789
"While it would give away our surprise attack if it really is changelings, I can go up by myself to try to see if I can convince one to come outside."
Anonymous
f2d88bc
?
No.141791
141792
>>141790
“You can try. But the Changelings would love to take out another officer if they can. It would be very dangerous.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141792
141793
>>141791
"That it would be, which is why I would not ask any of you to do it in my place."
Anonymous
f2d88bc
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No.141793
141794
>>141792
“It would only take a shot or two.” He says. “You are not in great condition.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141794
141795
>>141793
Silver shakes his head.

"No I am not, but I still would not ask another to do it for me."
Anonymous
f2d88bc
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No.141795
141796
>>141794
“Well... your call, sergeant. If you do decide to go, alone, it might be beneficial to remind them of our larger weapons and numerical superiority. Still, they may jump at the opportunity, or even try to replace you.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141796
141816
>>141795
Silver nods.

"If that happens, you know what to do. I am going in."

Silver turns towards the grain elevator and marches, alone, towards it.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.141797
141805
>>141746
“Have you ever been to a city like this before?”
Anonymous
f2d88bc
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No.141805
141806
>>141797
Miskobag:
“Like this? No. I’ve been to towns. But not like this.”
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141806
141807
>>141805
“Maybe we can have a look around, as long as we keep clear of changelings. An urban adventure might lift our spirits.”
Anonymous
f2d88bc
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No.141807
141808
>>141806
“Maybe.” He moves his head around the confines of the small room.
“What is there to see?”
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.141808
141809
>>141807
“I haven’t been to a city in some time. I’m not sure myself. I’m not even sure what is allowed to be in a city under changeling rule. But I’m sure there’s something fun to do, or everyone would run away.”
Anonymous
f2d88bc
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No.141809
142625
>>141808
“If you can find something ‘fun,’ and I can do it, I’ll do it” he says to Spark, weakly smiling
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141813
141816
hopes to continue soon
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141816
141817
>>141796
>>141813
Silver moves a little closer to the structure, which is dominated by concrete walls and the giant corrugated steel silos. An overly yellow tinted light shines down on a door on the square tower besides the cylinders. There are some windows on the higher levels and a walkway above the silos, but this door is central. The wind continues to carry its dry, freezing air down the valley.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141817
141818
>>141816
Once he's gotten far enough away from the rest of his ponies, Silver calls out over the cold wind.

"If anyone is still in there, please, answer me!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141818
141819
>>141817
From above, a "clang clang clang." But in front of Silver, the flaking green-painted door opens, and Silver can see a muzzle poking out in part. It looks to be the white or yellow fur - hard to tell in this light - of a pony.

"And who are you?" A gruff voice answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141819
141820
>>141818
"Silver Sword. Pony. And you? Do you be pony, or changeling?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141820
141821
>>141819
"Pony. Corporal Burnished Row, armorer of the 332nd supply group. And how do I know you are indeed a pony?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141821
141822
>>141820
"Have you ever heard of test for changeling replacement? You shine flashlight in eyes, and if it is changeling their true eyes will show behind their disguise. I have used it to detect multiple disguised changelings, including 332nd's commander and pony in charge of telephone office. I am more than willing to submit myself to be tested, if you will allow me to test you in turn."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141822
141823
>>141821
He is silent for a moment
"Sounds like hocus pocus. All I know for damn sure is someone cut the wires on two of our trucks, and there has been plenty of shooting all day."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141823
141824
>>141822
"Indeed there has been, my platoon has been clearing Vale of changelings since this afternoon. Entirety of town has been secured, save for here. I assure you, I have plenty of experience with this."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141824
141825
>>141823
There is more "clang clang clang" over the silence of the alleged pony. He opens his muzzle - slightly tinted blue - to speak

"Your platoon?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141825
141826
>>141824
Silver nods, and lights up his horn. The blue magic glow casts enough light to show his form clearly in the darkness. He braces himself for an impending shot.

"I am Silver Sword. Platoon Sergeant Silver Sword, E Platoon."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141826
141827
>>141825
Silver does not feel a shot. He does hear what sounds like a gun being grasped.

"And how do we know your group isn't the one destroying our vehicles and replacing our ponies?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141827
141828
>>141826
This is, at least, not a terrible sign.

"If I was, I would not be here, in this position. I am out in open, with no cover, completely exposed and vulnerable, and from what I hear your friends have bead on me. This is very last situation Changeling Infiltrator would want to be in."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141828
141829
>>141827
"And tell me, Mr. 'Sword,' if that is your name, what do your friends have trained on us? Exploiting trust is how the Changelings operate."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141829
141830
>>141828
"Anti-tank gun, mortar, some MGs, and many rifleponies. We have really, really delivered crushing blow to roaches infesting city, and their corpses litter their previous defensive positions. Despite that, I am here risking my life because there is chance you are not changelings. If you will not come out to me, I would ask you let me come over to you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141830
141831
>>141829
"Then come over." He answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141831
141832
>>141830
Silver nods, and trots towards the pony hidden behind the door.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141832
141833
>>141831
The door - which opens inwards - opens slightly more.

Inside the area is almost surprisingly cramped, with steel grates, a steel staircase going up on the left, and what seems to be a sort of augur on the right. Burnished Row, in fuller light, seems to be a bluish grey colored unicorn in full, green, Equestrian uniform. But there is another pony with him, a white pegasus, who keeps a carbine pointed at Silver.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141833
141834
>>141832
Silver remains calm, despite the situation. The fact that they haven't shot him already is a good sign in Silver's book that they might actually be ponies. He address the two ponies.

"Alright. I am going to use my magic to take my flashlight, and give it to Burnished Row so he may test me. Is that okay?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141834
141835
>>141833
Burnished Row:
"And how am I supposed to test, exactly?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141835
141836
>>141834
"You take flashlight, and directly shine it into eyes of one you are testing. It will either reflect back normally if it is pony, or reflect back like cat's eyes or let you see true color of changeling's eyes if they are changeling."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141836
141837
>>141835
"If you say so" he says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141837
141838
>>141836
Silver slowly levitates his flashlight to Burnished Row, trying to keep his pegasus friend from shooting him.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141838
141839
>>141837
Burnished row takes it rather quickly, looking at the flashlight, then turning it around. He unscrews the back end, pulls the batteries out, and then places the batteries back in, screwing it back together. Then, he turns it on, and points it at Silver's face, blinding Silver.

"Blue eyes" He takes a moment
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141839
141840
>>141838
Silver squints, but manages to keep his eyes open.

"Just like my normal eye color. Alright, now I will do you, with your permission."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141840
141841
>>141839
He lowers the flashlight, and Silver can see he is gritting his teeth
"Alright." And he offers the flashlight back to Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141841
141842
>>141840
Silver takes it, and uses it on Burnished Row.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141842
141843
>>141841
He narrows his eyes.

His eyes are a bright yellow-gold, almost honey colored. The irises reflect back, but the whites remain white.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141843
141844
>>141842
Silver lets out an audible sigh of relief. He turns the flashlight off.

"Thank Goddesses we checked...okay, everypony here is pony. We can all relax."

He looks over at the pegasus.

"Would you kindly lower that weapon, so I might tell my platoon to stand down?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141844
141845
>>141843
The pegasus doesn't seem to want to put the weapon down. At least not at first.

Burnished Row speaks:
"Is it... really so?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141845
141846
>>141844
Silver nods.

"It would probably still be good idea to check everypony left standing, just to make sure there are no stragglers...but yes, it is finished. Vale is liberated."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141846
141847
>>141845
He breathes out
"Thank Celestia. I was worried there for a while. We didn't now who was who, or what was going on."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141847
141848
>>141846
"We got lucky. We started testing our platoon after discovering they had sabotaged communications and found two of our own had been replaced. We confronted Captain Forrester, who had also been replaced, then fighting started. But seriously, I should give my platoon code phrase and tell them to stand down, we do not want this building coming down around us."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141848
141849
>>141847
"Then do it, and I shall recall mine too" He says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141849
141850
>>141848
Silver turns around, and shouts "KLUTZY" out of the doorframe into the darkness.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141850
141851
>>141849
A lone voice responds
"Draconequis"
Which Silver recognizes as belonging to Amber Grain
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141851
141852
>>141850
"Stand down! They are ponies!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141852
141853
>>141851
There are some sounds of movement, and some shapes seen moving in the darkness, though not much can be seen from Silver's position
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141853
141866
>>141852
Silver turns back to Burnished Row.

"Alright, so what is full story with you? What happened during course of last night and today?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141866
141867
>>141853
"I was part of a section charged with making sure firearms and parts were in working order before final distribution, as well as heavier maintenance of returned non-functioning guns. We were set up in a few ranch houses in the east of the town.

I first noticed yesterday, a couple ponies were acting oddly. The ammunition distribution section... The ponies there, I knew them. Rather friendly. They were oddly off. Then Sergeant Circling Camp didn't seem to remember a shipment we received just earlier the same day. I went back with the Bakery group, who were set up here for dinner. then nightfall came. And things got really weird. A couple of the ponies in my section fell ill and went to sleep early. Then a couple ponies who went deeper into town did not return.... I saw a door left open in a house. I had seen the ponies in there. Some locals who did not leave. The lights were on inside the house and the back door was wide open. I decided to take a couple ponies, and go join the bakery group. We knew the situation was off. We didn't want to go to the captain, so we went to the telephone office instead. That's when we learned that the wires were cut. So we left back to the grain elevator, and fortified ourselves here. We heard gunshots and crashes in the town. We sent out a pair to investigate. We decided we'd drive directly back to Wald to tell command. But the trucks had their ignition wires cut. These trucks had not moved from in front of the grain elevator all day! Then a pony in our group disappeared when he was tasked with flying out over the hill line. So we've remained holed up in here. We were sure the Changelings must know we were here since they probably captured our scouts. They’d come for us sooner or later. We fortified with what weapons we had.

We saw your group enter. It was reassuring that you came from the direction of Virtue, but down the valley and Benson were supposed to be pony controlled as well, so who knows if the Changelings just sent their own reinforcements around through the hills up north. That may have been where they came from anyways. Then we heard more gunshots and battles, and we had no idea if there were other hold outs being destroyed by the changelings or if the changelings themselves were being cleared out. Today, just a couple hours ago, we fixed the ignition on one of the trucks, so a couple volunteers left in it to go back to Wald.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141867
141868
>>141866
"That falls in line with other stories I have heard. You will be happy to know we discovered locations of your missing ponies. One changeling we managed to capture told us their locations, and we have since verified they told us truth. We could use your help freeing them from their cocoons and bringing them back to safe locations in town hall and courthouse, and I can see about getting help with fixing your trucks."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141868
141869
>>141867
"That's very much a relief." He moves forward, and tries to poke his head out, but ultimately does not.

"Is it over?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141869
141870
>>141868
"I believe so. It is still good idea to travel in pairs or groups of three or more, but we cleared last pocket of changeling resistance when we assaulted dairy plant."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141870
141871
>>141869
This time, he takes a peak outside.

"I hope so. I'll go tell the others."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141871
141872
>>141870
"I will go back to my Platoon Guide, give him orders on what to do, then I will go and let Command know of what has transpired here."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141872
141873
>>141871
"Yes sir..." He looks back to Silver

"Thank you, Sergeant Sword."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141873
141874
>>141872
Silver looks at him, smiles, then goes back into the cold night air to return to his platoon.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141874
141875
>>141873
Amber Grain is standing there, looking back at Silver Sword

"So?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141875
141876
>>141874
"They are ponies. They noticed their former platoon mates had started to act weird yesterday, then when changelings started capturing and replacing ponies last night sounds of fighting drove this group to take cover in grain elevator. They have trucks, but changelings cut ignition wires to keep them from escaping and alerting Command. If we can fix them, we will have more trucks and more ponies to help free cocooned ponies."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141876
141877
>>141875
He lowers his rifle to his side
"Good. And good thing we did not fire. I am sending the truck through then, to Wald, if it is not likely to be ambushed."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141877
141878
>>141876
"It is very good thing we did not fire. You should be well commended for giving that advice."

He looks in the direction of Wald.

"I will leave that decision to you, Sergeant. I have to give report to Command on what has transpired here. While I do so, I want you to direct teams to fix 332nd's trucks and recover cocooned ponies. Civilians are located in Whinnyton church and schoolhouse, members of 332nd are in courthouse and dairy plant, and there are others located in basement dwellings of abandoned ranch houses. If any civilians are encountered, instruct our ponies to verify they are ponies, then ask for any assistance with freed ponies if they can give it. I would also recommend setting freed ponies somewhere safe and warm. Town Hall and Courthouse, perhaps, or in front of fireplace."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141878
141879
>>141877
There are a couple lights in the distance, though they belong to a farm house, and not a town or city. Though it is night, Silver can see the outline of fields, the river, the trees by it, and the mountains to either side, all under an empty, star-studded sky.

"Yes sir. We'll get to it right away."

Amber Grain moves off. And from the direction of the town, a truck drives, headlights shining, in the direction of Virtue and Wald.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141879
141880
>>141878
Silver heads for town to get back to Town Hall, but he hopes he can intercept the truck before it passes him.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141880
141881
>>141879
Perhaps if Silver waves it down. Roll
2847c37
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No.141881
141882
[1d20 = 14]
>>141880
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141882
141883
>>141881
Silver waves down the truck before it passes by
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141883
141885
>>141882
Alright, what kind of truck is it, who is driving, and what do they have in the bed?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141885
141886
>>141883
Green painted two and a half ton 6x6 general purpose truck, covered hear bed. Equestrian Army.

A pony in the drivers seat, and one in the passenger seat with a carbine. Both ponies look familiar, but Silver isn't sure he ever knew their names. They carry wounded ponies in the bed.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141886
141887
>>141885
"Klutzy."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141887
141888
>>141886
"Oh. Uh. Draganovic." The startled private answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141888
141889
>>141887
Silver sighs.

"Good enough. That was fast, Amber Grain sure works fast. Have safe trip to Wald, soldiers!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141889
141890
>>141888
"Yes sir!" He says, saluting. He drives away
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141890
141891
>>141889
Silver salutes them back as they leave, then continues on his way to Town Hall.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141891
141892
>>141890
Silver arrives back inside. Some ponies have assembled in the main hall, while the wounded are in the dining area
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141892
141893
>>141891
Silver goes up to the switchboard room and knocks.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141893
141894
>>141892
"Yes?" A voice calls back
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141894
141895
>>141893
"Klutzy."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141895
141896
>>141894
The beige earth pony on the left - Primrose - looks up at Silver blankly.

The dandelion pegasus on the right - Thistlebrush - however, has an answer
"Draconequis."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141896
141898
>>141895
Silver nods, and enters the room.

"Vale has been cleared of changelings. I could use your help at telephone office to contact Command."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141898
141899
>>141896
Primrose
"Oh, thank Celestia"

Thistlebrush:
"If the wires are fixed, I can find the right signal."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141899
141900
>>141898
Silver nods.

"Follow me. Oh, I also suggest you bundle up, it is cold outside."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141900
141901
>>141899
This is done by Thistlebrush, who has a coat that she puts on. Primrose, however, has only a thin sweater with her. It's not that much below freezing, at least.

The ponies go outside and into the night
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141901
141902
>>141900
Silver leads the group to the telephone office.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141902
141903
>>141901
The ponies go on their way down the street, passed on the road by another uniformed soldier. They arrive at the telephone office soon enough.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141903
141904
>>141902
"I appreciate you agreeing to help. I would have no idea how to operate this on my own."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141904
141905
>>141903
Primrose seems to smile, while Thistlebrush has a toothier, more awkward smile - though it may just be the cold.

Primrose:
"No problem."

The ponies arrive in the office, then in the back its telephonic equipment.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141905
141906
>>141904
Silver goes in with them, as it's slightly warmer inside than out.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141906
141907
>>141905
Thus Silver goes inside, with the two mares waiting
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141907
141908
>>141906
"Alright. Is there anything I need to do to assist?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141908
141909
>>141907
"Were you wanting to communicate with Command in Wald?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141909
141976
>>141908
Silver nods.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141976
141977
>>141909
"Alright..."
Some wires are placed in slots, and she uses a rotary phone.

"Hello? Yes? Can you get me in touch with a higher ranking officer? This is coming from Vale. Vale, Cascadia. Yes. We have a report. To the Command of the 23rd Infantry Division. Yes."

She looks over at Silver, placing the phone partly down.
"Wait a moment. I think they will have someone for you."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141977
141978
>>141976
Silver nods, takes the phone, and waits for someone to respond.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141978
141979
>>141977
There's silence for a period of time, perhaps more than a minute after Silver receives the telephone, and then,

"This is Brigadier General Blueford, Executive Officer for the 23rd Infantry Division. To whom am I speaking?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141979
141980
>>141978
"This is Platoon Sergeant Silver Sword of E Platoon, Sir. I apologize for how long our report has taken to get to you, things have not been very well in Vale."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141980
141981
>>141979
"So I've heard. What in Tartarus is going on over there?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141981
141982
>>141980
"It is changelings, Sir. Group of Infiltrators managed to get behind our lines yesterday and replace significant portion of 332nd Platoon stationed here in Vale. They planned on sabotaging our communications between Front and Wald in preparation for their assault tonight."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141982
141983
>>141981
"That's concerning to say the least. We've noticed the communications outage most of the day. Coms were restored and then offline again. Then back on again an hour and thirty minutes ago. What is the status now?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141983
141984
>>141982
"Vale is secured, Sir, our platoon finished clearing last changeling position not too long ago, and if I may Lieutenant Brisbuck and Sergeant Amber Grain should be commended for their inititive and skill in leading our platoon to victory. But we also took number of casualties in process, including Lieutenant Brisbuck who was incapacitated in changeling ambush. Some of our wounded are being driven back to Wald as we speak, but we are running short on medical supplies and are in need of additional munitions."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141984
141985
>>141983
There is a pause after Silver delivers his words.

"Good to hear there are good ponies still in the fight. Sergeant Sword, your platoon was being sent to the front for.... replacements?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141985
141986
>>141984
"Yes Sir, or at least it was what we were to discover after contacting you with our report. Needless to say, that did not go as planned after we had discovered evidence of changeling infiltration."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141986
141987
>>141985
"How extensive was the infiltration?" He asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141987
141988
>>141986
"They replaced Captain Forrester and every servicepony in 332nd, and some members of 332nd's Logistics. They also replaced or captured most remaining civilians. We discovered evidence of changeling replacement after inspecting members of our platoon and finding our Radio Operator and one of our machinegunners had also been replaced."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141988
141989
>>141987
"By Celestia. They got far. Must have wanted to cut off the 23rd from the rest of Equestria. It's a good thing ponies like you and Brisbuck were there to stop them. Your first order is to make damn sure that the road is secure. We will be using it for casualty evacuation to surgical hospitals away from the front. Check the rail lines as well for sabotage. It's night time and their planes can't see our trains. We need as much material to flow through as possible.

Evacuate your own wounded. Everypony who can't be helped in Vale. We've been meaning to set up a mobile hospital at Vale or at least at Virtue. We have some beds at Virtue, try to send them there. Expect many ambulances from the Front to pass through. They are attacking all along the front from Coltifornia through Tall Tails, Cascadia, Whitebell and up through the Empire. We will need to send replacements through Old Mecc Trail. And if it comes to it, we will withdraw through Old Mecc Trail. We will send more ponies to help you hold Vale through the night."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.141989
141990
>>141988
Sir, Yes Sir. We will get on it immediately."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.141990
141991
>>141989
"Oh, and Sergeant Sword? In time, prepare a detailed report of your platoon's actions. I'll have it sent up to the General and recommend every worthy stallion for a medal. There aren't many replacement platoons who can claim to have gotten the better of a Changeling Infiltration unit. Such skill and bravery must be recognized in these times. Especially in these times."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141991
141992
>>141990
"Absolutely Sir. These ponies deserve such distinction. Even those that did not make it..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141992
141993
>>141991
"Indeed. It sounds like you have accomplished much yourself. Make sure the task of securing the road and rail lines is in capable hooves, then get rest or medical treatment. Help is coming, and we'll surely need rested ponies to respond to the situation on the Front come the morning. The fight continues, but for now, you've done your job and done it well. Vale is ours again."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141993
141994
>>141992
"Yes Sir, thank you Sir! Here is to more victories to come!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141994
141995
>>141993
"May there be many more to come. Hallelujah and praise Celestia. And the other ones. Anything further, Sergeant Sword?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141995
141996
>>141994
"I think that settles everything, Sir. I will not hold you up any further."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141996
141997
>>141995
"Well then Sergeant. See to it that the transportation each way out of the town is secured, rail and road. Evacuate your own wounded, and expect to receive much traffic going both ways. Reinforcements are on their way. You and your men are truly among Equestria's finest. Brigadier Blueford, out."

And with that, the phone hangs up.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141997
141998
>>141996
Silver sets the phone down, and lets out a sigh.

"We have lot of work ahead of us. Do you two think you can handle sorting communication between Front and Command? It sounds like Vale is going to become very busy in near future."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.141998
141999
>>141997
"That's what we do, Sergeant." Primrose answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.141999
142000
>>141998
Silver nods firmly.

"Then let us get started."

He turns around, and heads out into the cold night.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142000
142001
Spoilered
>>141999
Blue Skies is still best pony

Silver's eyes open, looking outwards through the glass door, past the wooden railed balcony and over to the water of Horseshoe Bay. There are some clouds in the sky, but it's mostly clear. Some time must have passed since sunrise.

Underneath Silver's head are the soft brown feathers of a sleeping griffin.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142001
142002
>>142000
Agreed.

"Mng..."

Silver slowly sits up, feeling disoriented from the dream, or memory, he just experienced. He feels the areas on his body where he had acquired such grievous wounds as he slowly recalls where and when he is.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142002
142003
>>142001
Oh Shit There's a Griffin!

Oh wait... that's supposed to be there. Silver feels much less pain than he recalls, and there's a nice source of warmth underneath him, and from under the covers. It's calm and quiet, save for the breathing of the sleeping Jubilosa.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142003
142004
>>142002
This brings a smile to the unicorn's face. It's been so long since he's woken up from that kind of dream or memory to find someone next to him. He pets Jubilosa softly, deciding to enjoy this nice, peaceful moment, so very different from the War.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142004
142005
>>142003
The griffin is partly curled up, with her feathery chest underneath Silver, her claws extended outward into the bed, her long, leonine tail wrapping around past Silver, and her left wing wrapped over Silver's body. Her head faces towards Silver, her mouth partly open. She isn't silent, but neither does she snore.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142005
142006
>>142004
Silver lays his head back down and spoons the sleeping griffon, wanting to enjoy the bodily warmth just a little longer.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142006
142007
>>142005
Perhaps Silver is able to fall asleep again, if only for a few minutes. But he wakes to find the griffin's golden eyes looking back at him. She extends her left claw out over him.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142007
142008
>>142006
He smiles at his griffon before nuzzling into the warm feathers around her neck. He'll never get tired of this.

"Good morning, Jubilosa. Sleep well?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142008
142009
>>142007
She smiles, moving her neck about, then pulling her neck in on Silver

"That tickles! Yes, fairly well. Good morning, Silver."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142009
142010
>>142008
"I am glad. You have no idea how grateful I am to have you here."

He wraps his forelegs around her, hugging and holding her close.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142010
142011
>>142009
Jubilosa extends her claws around him. It's a little awkward with the bottom legs and claws underneath their respective bodies, but the two creatures are able to hold each other in the soft bed, claws, legs, and wings over each other. Their bodies press closer, and Silver can feel her full chest against his.

Jubilosa doesn't say anything. She just presses her head, her neck, and the bottom of her beak against Silver's head and muzzle.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142011
142012
>>142010
And there they remain for what seems to be an eternity, silently locked in each other's embrace. Though in reality, it's only a few minutes before Silver looks at his griffon, and breaks the silence.

"Jubilosa? Do you think we can talk?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142012
142013
>>142011
"Uh.... yes?" She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142013
142014
>>142012
"I do not mean to ruin mood. It is just that we have been together for some days now, and I have grown to love and care about you in this comparatively short time. I just want to know what you think about or want out of relationship, so I might be better mate to you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142014
142015
>>142013
Her golden eyes are wide and her mouth concerned, but this slowly eases as Silver nears the end of his statement. Her eyes relax and her smile reforms.

"Well... more wine would be nice." She says, opening her beak slightly for a smile.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142015
142016
>>142014
Silver lets out a small chuckle, and once again nuzzles into her neck feathers.

"Looks like someone is silly one in this relationship."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142016
142017
>>142015
"Hehe."
She hugs him, and pulls him more tightly to her.

"I'm young. I have time before I need to decide what I will do with myself. My being here, you... It's not really what I intended to do with myself. I don't think I could have imagined doing it. But now that I'm here, I don't want to change it. Not yet."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142017
142018
>>142016
He gives her a hug and a squeeze in turn.

"I can understand that. I know I am far from your first or best choice, and I carry no resentment over that. Whatever you do end up deciding to do, I will support you. But until then, I hope you do not mind if I enjoy these moments of us together. Companionship is something I have missed for very long time."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142018
142019
>>142017
Her body feels almost like a feathered cat, albeit a very large one. She tries to return the hug as best she can, with a claw and a wing. The wing is large enough to almost envelope Silver, covering him in warm feathers

"I don't mind it." She closes her eyes. "I don't mind it at all."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142019
142020
>>142018
Silver could almost curl up underneath that warm, feathery blanket. As a matter of fact, he does.

"Thank you..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142020
142021
>>142019
She smiles, and tries to pull Silver in closer, as well as place her right foreleg under Silver's neck, and she pulls him even closer. She moves back and forth in her hugging motion, silent with her claws and wing wrapped around Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142021
142022
>>142020
They stay like this for some time, silent save for the sound of their soft breathing and steady heartbeats. Sadly, however, all good things must eventually come to an end, as the grumble from the unicorn's stomach signals. He looks up at the griffon he's so tightly embraced with.

"How do you feel about getting some breakfast together?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142022
142023
>>142021
"Sure!" She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142023
142024
>>142022
He smiles, plants a kiss on her beak, and sits up in the bed. He stretches out his stiff limbs before getting onto the floor.

"Anything in particular you would want to eat? If we do not have it here, we can always go out to eat somewhere."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142024
142025
>>142023
She pulls back a little at the kiss, but then smiles. She takes another moment before sitting up.

"I don't know. Why don't you surprise me again?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142025
142026
>>142024
"Hmm...I think I can do that."

With that, Silver finally leaves the room for the first time that day to go to the kitchen.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142026
142027
>>142025
Jubilosa gets up after him. With wine and other liquids spilled on the bed sheets, it may be about time for those to be cleaned.

Silver exits the room to see the door to Khoi's room closed, and passed Mala's room where the door is open.

Downstairs, it's much as they left it, with natural light pouring in through the windows on the left and from the bay.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142027
142028
>>142026
"other liquids"

Silver decides it's time to see what they have on hoof to cook with.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142028
142029
>>142027
Frozen fish, a bunch of weird Kirin food stuffs like rice and lemon grass, and way too much alligator meet.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142029
142030
>>142028
I don't suppose there's much in the way of seasonings, is there?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142030
142031
>>142029
If anything, seasonings are more abundant, with items like garlic, oregano, pepper, curry, and weird Zebrican spices
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142031
142032
>>142030
Perfect. Although there is lots, and lots, of alligator meat, Silver decides Jubilosa might prefer some variety from last night and decides to make some fried fish.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142032
142033
>>142031
There's no batter if that is desired. The stove is usable for frying, if electric is acceptable.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142033
142034
>>142032
Silver will just have to remember to go to the store for actual groceries, so the group can have proper meals for the new few days. He uses the stove after preparing the fish to pan fry it, and makes sure to use plent of spices such as the garlic and oregano to give it flavor. If on an off chance a lemon is in the kitchen, using one for lemon zest and juice will also go a long way towards flavoring the meal.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142034
142035
>>142033
Lemongrass may also help the meal.
Anonymous
5443a34
?
No.142035
142036
>>142034
Silver thus commenced to fry fish and lemon grass, perhaps after a period to let the fish thaw.

Jubilosa makes coffee, or attempts to
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142036
142037
>>142035
Silver talks to Jubilosa while they do this.

"Did you have any interesting dreams last night?"
Anonymous
5443a34
?
No.142037
142038
>>142036
“I think I dreamed of flying a pail with chicks over rolling hills.” She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142038
142039
>>142037
He chuckles and smiles at the description, an image flashing across his mind.

"Like story of storks delivering foals to parents."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142039
142040
>>142038
"Heh. Not quite. The chicks were those I knew in primary school, and the pail a milk pail. It was a farming area."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142040
142041
>>142039
"Huh. Are you pinning for home?"
Anonymous
5443a34
?
No.142041
142042
>>142040
She is silent for a moment. Then she answers
“Maybe”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142042
142043
>>142041
While he has a moment where the fish doesn't need attention, he goes over to Jubilosa, stands up on his hindlegs and uses his forelegs to give her a big hug.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142043
142044
>>142042
She smiles, and is hugged by the big, fluffy pony.

"I left years ago anyways." she says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142044
142045
>>142043
"I am same way sometimes. Of course, my homeland is nothing like how it was when I left, but sometimes I wish I could see land of my birth."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142045
142046
>>142044
She looks down to the left, while sitting.

"Have you thought of going back?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142046
142047
>>142045
"Sometimes...but it would be painful to do so, seeing how it has changed underneath Soviet leadership."
Anonymous
5443a34
?
No.142047
142048
>>142046
“And what has changed so terribly?” She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142048
142049
>>142047
"There are some things...but what I think is most different is ponies themselves. Stalliongraders are not Severyanans. We had our own culture, history, and traditions for hundreds of years, and in just few years Soviets have warped and twisted it all to revolve around themselves..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142049
142050
>>142048
"You mean, around the workers, and not around the boyars and clergy?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142050
142051
>>142049
"Well, yes, but I do not know how many of them still remain."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142051
142052
>>142050
"How many of the old order remain?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142052
142053
>>142051
"I do not know. Doubtless few remain. They were not exactly friends of Revolution."
Anonymous
5443a34
?
No.142053
142054
>>142052
“They rarely are.” She looks down. “I’ve heard stories of the return of the monarchy in Aquellia, and the restoration of the Republic. I only know so much about your Stalliongrad. But I do know some.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142054
142055
>>142053
"It is...not quite like what happened in Aquiliea, but there are similarities. Whereas in Aquiliea it was Republicans and Communists against Monarchists, in Severyana it was Republicans and Monarchists against Communists. Both sides of conflict agreed that Severyana needed to be independant, but their ideas on what independant Severyana should be were irreconsilable."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142055
142056
>>142054
"Republicans on the same side as Monarchists?" She shakes her head. "I suppose in ponylands, anything is possible."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
0cca27c
?
No.142056
142057
>>142055
"I suppose both recognized threat Reds posed to them and country. It also helps we did not have any Discrets."

While the continue talking, Silver returns to cooking the fish.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142057
142058
>>142056
"But what threat did the Reds pose? Rule by majority, and not by those whose parents had land?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
0cca27c
?
No.142058
142059
>>142057
"It was, and is, not rule by majority, however. Those in Supreme Soviet would rule, and while there is voting in Stalliongrad, ponies are only allowed to vote for candidate Soviets choose. And while workers may have benefitted from some of their policies, farmers found themselves stripped of their land and livelihood, leading to mass starvation across country."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142059
142060
>>142058
She shrugs
"Not everycreatre can be so fortunate as we were, to have our institutions and liberty."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142060
142061
>>142059
"I suppose so. I am glad it worked for your own nation and people, but for mine..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142061
142062
>>142060
She has a kind of awkward smile,
"You can return some time I am sure."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142062
142063
>>142061
"Perhaps..."

Silver turns to the fish, deciding to change the subject

"How do they prepare fish in Sicameon?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142063
142064
>>142062
"Uh... usually cut into fillets. Some times breaded. I don't really know since I didn't really prepare it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142064
142065
>>142063
"I am just curious. This fish looks like it's coming along nicely."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142065
142066
>>142064
"Oh nice!" She says

Silently, Khoi Lua enters the room, holding a porcelain cup
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142066
142067
>>142065
Silver looks at the silent Khoi, and smiles.

"Good morning, Khoi. How are you?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142067
142068
>>142066
"Okay." She says simply, sitting at the table, with the cup in front of her, and with a blank expression on her face
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142068
142069
>>142067
Silver gives Jubilosa a confused look.
Anonymous
5443a34
?
No.142069
142070
>>142068
Jubilosa shrugs
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142070
142071
>>142069
Silver looks back at Khoi.

"O...kay. Is everything alright?"
Anonymous
5443a34
?
No.142071
142072
>>142070
She sits up in a chair at the table, and holds up the cup with her cloven hooves, while keeping her eyes on Silver. She takes a sip, and then answers,

“Yes.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142072
142073
>>142071
"...uh...are you sure? You are acting little weird."
Anonymous
5443a34
?
No.142073
142074
>>142072
“How so?” She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142074
142075
>>142073
"You seem to be rather...emotionless, if you do not mind me saying."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142075
142076
>>142074
Khoi tilts her head a little to the right, pulls her right lip up, slightly narrows her right eye, and folds her left ear down, before returning her face to its previous position

"Ponies are very different."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142076
142077
>>142075
Silver turns to Jubilosa again, this time very confused.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142077
142078
>>142076
"Kirin"
Is all Jubilosa has to say
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142078
142079
>>142077
Silver has a think about this for a second, before deciding on something.

"So...is this part of kirin religious practices?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142079
142080
>>142078
Khoi:
"Tea in the morning? No."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142080
142081
>>142079
"Well, no, I mean your current state. I am just curious as I have not seen it before."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142081
142082
>>142080
She blinks
"What do you mean?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142082
142084
>>142081
"Like how you are currently acting different from how you do normally. It is just something noteworthy."
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142083
142085
Hello!
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142084
142086
>>142082
"I'm not as heavy of a sleeper as you two think I am." She says, and takes another sip.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142085
142088
6073926.png
>>142083
Hello!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142086
142089
>>142084
"Ohhhhhhhhhh. Why did you not say so? Jubilosa is making coffee, perhaps cup would do you well?"
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142088
142089 142092
>>142085
I left off a while ago, so what happens next?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142089
142090
>>142086
"I don't drink coffee." She takes another, long sip, and then inspects the evidently empty cup

"But I will take some." She says

>>142088
Amber gets inundated with waves of Friday customers. Let me get the chart again
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142090
142091
>>142089
Silver smiles.

"You got it."

Silver continues to cook the fish to completion for Jubilosa, and dish it out for her.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142091
142093
Fun fact, the date in the game is somewhat close to today's date, being late January

>>142090
Silver produces a fired fish that may or may not be breaded, and serves it to Jubilosa
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142092
142094 142114
>>142088
The relevant posts for Amber are >>140532 → and >>140530 →

The first ponies to enter under Amber's shift are a young couple, not all that much older than Amber, with a yearling colt on the mare's back
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142093
142095
>>142091
He also gets Khoi (and Jubilosa, if she hasn't gotten one already) a cup of coffee. Looking back at what they have in the kitchen, and realizing he didn't make anything for himself, he decides to make some rice for a quick breakfast.
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142094
>>142092
Give me an hour, I have some minor business to attend to.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142095
142096
>>142093
Easy enough to boil water and put rice in it.

Khoi and Jubilosa take the coffee
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142096
142097
>>142095
It won't be much, but it's filling.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142097
142098
>>142096
Jubilosa takes the fish, and starts to eat it, making use of available silverware.

Khoi gets up, and seems to also want to make rice.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142098
142099
>>142097
Silver smiles at Khoi as she approaches.

"How would you normally prepare your rice?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142099
142100
>>142098
"When there is not much available, just as plain rice. With beans or lemongrass if possible. With butter sometimes. But usually, just as rice."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142100
142101
>>142099
"Well, we do have lemongrass. Does that sound good?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142101
142102
>>142100
She nods
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142102
142103
>>142101
Silver adds lemongrass to the rice, and increases the amount he's cooking to account for the extra mouth.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142103
142104
>>142102
Khoi returns and sits up, while Jubilosa eats more fish
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142104
142105
>>142103
It still doesn't take long for Silver to cook the rice. He portions it out between himself and Khoi, then sits down at the table.

"How is fish?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142105
142106
>>142104
"It's good" Jubilosa says, with fish in her mouth.

Khoi sits down, and slowly lifts the bowl to eat from it directly
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142106
142107
>>142105
Although he was originally going to use a fork, he stops midway through after looking at Khoi, and decides to follow her lead.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142107
142108
>>142106
Khoi looks over, and gives a small smile, before nibbling at the rice
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142108
142109
>>142107
And so the trio enjoy their breakfast, eating heartily so they may have the energy for the rest of their day. In the middle of it, Silver decides to ask Khoi a question.

"Did you have any more questions about mating, Khoi?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142109
142110
>>142108
The bowl drops from Khoi's hooves, landing on the table with a loud "clank," and rice spilling out as the bowl rolls slightly before coming to a stop upright.

Khoi's eyes are wide open, and there is rice on her muzzle
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142110
142111
>>142109
Silver uses his magic to try to pick up the rice that spills.

"Hey, I worked hard on that rice!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142111
142112
>>142110
This is relatively easy for the most part, as it has spilled on the table
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142112
142113
>>142111
"Phew...alright. So, any questions?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142113
142115
>>142112
She blinks, but is otherwise silent
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142114
142116
>>142092
Amber says, "Welcome!" and directs them to one of Cream Pop's booths.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142115
142116
>>142113
"I know you talked with Jubilosa about this before. It is perfectly okay to ask me these kinds of questions. I do not mind at all."

He beams a smile at her.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142116
142121
>>142114
Amber could be forgiven if she thinks the "Yippee!" of the young colt, who throws both forehooves into the air, is out of excitement of being placed in a booth.

A new couple comes up. Middle aged or older.

>>142115
She places her head on the table, and covers her eyes with her hooves
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142117
142118
What a cute foal… she thinks to herself.

This couple is given a high table under Larkhaven within the restaurant.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142118
142119
>>142117
A set of creatures come in. Three ponies and a griffin. One mare and the rest male. They must be around Amber's age
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142119
142120
>>142118
This might be a party with more ponies coming later, I'd better make sure.
"Hello! Are you expecting anypony else?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142120
142122
>>142119
A colt answers
"There's this colt who says he's coming. But I don't really think he's coming."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142121
142123
>>142116
He tilts his head at her.

"What is wrong?"
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142122
142123
>>142120
"Alright, there's a nice view in the front here."
She gives them a combo booth/table under De Sew.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142123
142124 142128
>>142121
Jubilosa leans over and whispers in Silver's ears

"I don't think she comes from a very socially progressive culture. From what she said yesterday it sounded like her parents were monarchists. She seems to think sex is taboo, or something."

>>142122
The little group is sat down quickly enough.

A mother and her colt move to leave the restaurant
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142124
142125
>>142123
Can Amber see where they were sitting originally?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142125
142126
>>142124
It looks to have been Melon Mangrove's section
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142126
142127
>>142125
As the mother and colt leaves Amber says to them, "Hope you had a good time. Thank you and come again!", beaming with a smile.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142127
142130
>>142126
Four more. A mare, a stallion and two foals. No wait. That's a foal in her mane. Three foals, five in total.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142128
142129
>>142123
He whispers back.

"I know."

He once again addresses Khoi.

"You know, sex is completely natural thing. It is nothing to be ashamed of being curious about."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142129
142131
>>142128
"Ponies are very different." Khoi remarks
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142130
>>142127
What's a good place for a family…I know!
She takes them to another booth under Cream Pop.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142131
142132
>>142129
"Maybe not as different as you think. Ponies and kirins both require sex to be born, after all."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142132
142133 142135
>>142131
A couple stallions walk in

>>142131
"Is this... normal conversation? At breakfast? With relative strangers? When there is a third person, a female, present?"
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142133
142134 142136
>>142132
"Um, good evening, sirs. Would you like a table or would you to sit at our bar?"
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142134
>>142133
like to*
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142135
142136
>>142132
He shrugs.

"Normal is subjective term. We are all here to ask and answer questions, and you did already ask Jubilosa some questions about sex. It could be very valuable to have some insight from male perspective."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142136
142137 142138
>>142133
One stallion is about to say something but then the second says:

"Bar."

A group of perhaps seven arrives, looks like four adults and three children of various ages

>>142135
She still doesn't seem to want to look at anyone
"Could it be more... private?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142137
142139 142141
>>142136
Silver nods, even if she can't see it.

"I do not see why not. We can discuss it in your room, all three of us."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142138
142139
>>142136
She points the stallions to the bar, grateful that it's Salt Mixer's responsibility now. She hastily turns back to the group. "Are you all together?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142139
142140 142141
>>142138
"Yes" a mare answers

>>142137
"Three?" she says

Jubilosa takes a sip of her coffee
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142140
142142
>>142139
"Unless Jubilosa did not want to help provide input, or if you would feel better just two of us."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142141
142142
>>142139
"You can put together a couple of tables in the front…here, I'll help you." She takes them to a couple of Melon's tables.

>>142137
Giggity
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142142
142143 142144
>>142140
Jubilosa scoots over a little closer, and pets Khoi. Khoi is silent

>>142141
They seven are seated together, with tables placed together.

Two more ponies leave
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142143
142145
>>142142
Where did those ponies come from?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142144
142145
>>142142
Silver tilts his head at the kirin.

"Would it make you feel better if I gave you my word that nothing will happen between us?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142145
142146 142147
>>142143
Larkhaven

Six... diamond dogs? They must be Diamond dogs. Six of them come in. Three adults, three pups, it looks like

>>142144
She still want look at Silver, but she will answer his question:

"It is not a distrust of you. It is... it is a very private thing, only between married couples, not to be discussed in the open or in front of females."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142146
142148
>>142145
Amber isn't sure how she should speak to them. I wonder if it would be okay to put them in the patio…
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142147
142148
>>142145
"Hmm...interesting set of requirements, but alright, I can abide by those, if you can forgive 'married couple' restriction."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142148
142149 142150
>>142147
"Okay..." She says, almost defeated

>>142146
Clock's a ticking
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142149
142151
>>142148
Silver returns to what's left of his bowl of rice.

"But after breakfast, alright? It is shame to leave such good food to waste."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142150
142151 142152
>>142148
Best not to offend them, especially if they have young 'uns. If it's good enough for ponies it'll be good enough for dogs. I just hope we don't have too many more large groups… She's still hesitant to speak to them but she politely leads them to two more of Mango's tables.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142151
142154
>>142149
"Okay..."

She places her hooves down, and looks down

>>142150
[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142152
142153
>>142150
They take the tables, although they seem not to understand - at first - the necessity of the tables being brought together
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142153
142155
>>142152
Amber is glad that's over, though she hopes they don't cause any trouble.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142154
142155
>>142151
Silver finishes his rice rather quickly, and smiles at Khoi.

"Ah, filling...okay, ready?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142155
142156 142158
>>142153
With Diamond Dogs, you never know

Two enter. Stallions

>>142154
She smiles weakly and awkwardly back at Silver. She does however, actually turn so that her left eye, at least, is facing towards Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142156
142157
>>142155
Silver gets up, takes any empty dishes to the kitchen sink, then goes upstairs to Khoi's room with Khoi in tow.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142157
142162
>>142156
May be a little hard to tow Khoi
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142158
142159
>>142155
Amber asks the two, as with the other pair, whether they would prefer a table or to be seated at the bar.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142159
142160
>>142158
"Table" one says affirmatively. The other looks at him, before saying "A table is good. Table."
Amber Sunset
317b5ef
?
No.142160
142161
>>142159
Okay, they get a high table.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142161
142168
>>142160
The two take a seat, and two ponies leave. These belong to Mustard Trim's lonely occupied table outside
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142162
142163
>>142157
Silver looks back to Khoi, still smiling.

"Do you want to come?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142163
142164
>>142162
She looks around, and then follows Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142164
142165
>>142163
Once the two are in her room, he closes the door behind them. He looks around at her room, realizing it's the first time he's been in here.

"Alright. We are in private, we are only two in room, and while we are not married couple I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have on sex and mating."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142165
142166
>>142164
For what it's worth, Mala theoretically could have woken up and walked in on any conversation downstairs, as he can be seen sleeping in his bed as Silver walks past.

The room is kept a bit tidier and cleaner than Silver's room. There is no globe, nor taxidermied animal of some species unknown to Silver. It's a less well furnished room over all, and Khoi certainly hasn't added to any clutter.

Khoi lays down on the bed, laying her head down.
"I don't know..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142166
142167
>>142165
Silver sits down with her on the bed, privately wondering if the more spartan room layout is one she prefers or not. She can feel the bed shift as the comparatively large weight of the toned stallion presses on the bed.

"Well...perhaps I could ask question of my own, first, to break ice. What do you know about sex already?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142167
142169
>>142166
She moves a little further away, her legs moving under her as she lays

"That it is for reproduction." She says
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142168
142170
>>142161
Amber wonders to herself why two ponies would want to sit out in the cold like that, and she feels a little sorry for Mustard who must be standing around in the chilly air.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142169
142170
>>142167
Silver nods.

"What else?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142170
142171 142172
>>142168
Another four ponies enter. Also a family

>>142169
"And that lust is among the deviations from tranquility of mind." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142171
142173
>>142170
"Erm...well, I suppose that is from religious beliefs. What else?"
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142172
142173
>>142170
"Here is a table for you all. Enjoy your meal!" she says, as she gives them one of De Sew's combo tables.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142173
142174 142175
>>142171
"Well... It is a part of the union between male and female. Partnership and marriage."

>>142172
Three more, wearing relatively formal clothes, and all above young adulthood age.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142174
142176
>>142173
Silver smiles.

"That is one part of sex, yes. What else?"
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142175
142176 142177
>>142173
"Good evening! Would you be interested in a patio table tonight?" she asks, trying to be as polite as possible.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142176
142177 142179
>>142174
"And so, it should be exclusive to partnership. For reproduction. With as little perturbation of the mind as possible. It should not be treated lightly, or sought outside of partnership."

>>142175
[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142177
142178
>>142175
>>142176
"No." Answers a pony.
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142178
142180
>>142177
"Oh, um, no problem." She gives them one of De Sew's regular tables.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142179
142180
>>142176
He smiles at her.

"I suppose that is what is taught in Ngua Nam?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142180
142181 142182 142183
>>142179
"In many places. Yes."

>>142178
They take seats.

One stallion and three mares enter
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142181
>>142180
"Hello! What can I get for you?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142182
142184
>>142180
"A table" the lone stallion answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142183
142185
>>142180
"What about things other than philosophy of sex? Things such as how it is performed and like?"
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142184
142185
>>142182
I'd better get ponies onto the patio or we might run out of tables.
She asks hopefully, "Would you like one on our patio?
There's a nice fire outside."

Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142185
142186 142187
>>142183
"Uh... oh! Stallions are more desirous than mares. So mares must provide themselves for it as a part of their duties as wives, lest the stallion be overcome with desire."

With this, she sits up, and smiles in a weird way, like she has the special pleasure of answering questions correctly on a quiz.

>>142184
He looks skeptically at Amber.
"I suppose we could..."
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142186
142188
>>142185
"You'll like the waiter, he's very…goodhearted, that's it," she says, almost in a pushy manner. She leads them to the patio entrance.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142187
142188
>>142185
Silver smiles back and chuckles a little at her answer.

"I do not know, my former wife may have objected to that statement."

He resumes to smiling warmly at her.

"What about actual deed, itself?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142188
142189 142191
2271892.png
>>142187
She shakes her head
"It is never wise to object to one's duties."

She places a hoof to her chin
"What do I know." And she thinks

"Uh... it should result in pregnancy."

>>142186
And so, the ponies are herded outside onto the patio by Amber
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142189
142190
>>142188
With a small smile, she looks over to Mustard Trim to see how he's doing.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142190
142192
856171__grimdark_artist-colon-dimfann_oc_oc+only_blood_clothes_dimfann's+war+universe_military_military+uniform_ptsd_sitting_solo_thousand+yard+stare.png
>>142189
Hard to say precisely what he's thinking, but a pretty good bet is "I wish I were paid by salary and not tips" right about now
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142191
142193
>>142188
"No no, that is not part she would have objected to most, though no doubt that was not her own personal philosophy. She would have objected to idea that stallions desire sex more than mares."

Silver addresses her answer, next.

"It can, if you are currently in estrus."
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142192
142193
>>142190
Amber feels a pang of guilt upon seeing his expression.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142193
142194 142195
>>142191
She looks down, having clearly not anticipated either of Silver's two answers

>>142192
Two more enter. Mares
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142194
142196
>>142193
Her reaction, particularly to his second answer, confuses Silver.

"...did no one tell you about estrus?"
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142195
142196 142197
>>142193
"Hello! Would you two like a table on our patio?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142196
142197 142198
>>142194
She tilts her head

"Maybe it has different word in our language?"

>>142195
[1d2 = 1]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142197
142200
>>142196
>>142195
One of the two mares is highly skeptical. But the other is more receptive

"Sure. That, or the bar."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142198
142199
>>142196
"Alright, well, it is term we use for fertile periods females go through. Is there word in your native tongue for that?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142199
142201
>>142198
"Uh...."
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142200
142202
>>142197
"The bar is over here, but I think you'll like our patio." She does not give them a high table but rather one of Mustard's tables.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142201
142202
>>142199
Silver waits for a short time for a response from the kirin. Should none come, he responds instead.

"Well, would you like to learn about it?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142202
142203 142204
>>142200
The tables are wooden.

The two mares sit down, and are quickly attended to by Mustard Trim

Two stallions come in.... and they are strangely familiar looking, wearing hats indoors

>>142201
"Uh...."
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142203
142205
>>142202
"Good evening…erm, are you return customers?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142204
142205
>>142202
Silver continues to wait for a response from Khoi.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142205
142206 142208
>>142203
"You could say that, miss."
He smiles at Amber, and speaks with an accent.

>>142204
She lays back down on her belly on the bed
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142206
142207
>>142205
"Is that yes? No? You have other question you want to ask?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142207
142209
>>142206
"I... I figured I'd learn when i had a partner..."
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142208
142210
>>142205
"Oh, have I met you at Miss Sewn's store?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142209
142210
>>142207
Silver decides to lay down on the bed as well, facing her. It's a more comfortable position for the pony.

"Why is that?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142210
142211 142212
>>142208
"Nah no no... Who is miss 'Sewn'?"
He looks unconvinced himself

>>142209
"Well... why not?"
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142211
142213
>>142210
"Oh, we must've met in the restaurant yesterday then? I'm positive I've seen you before."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142212
142213
>>142210
"More informed you are for your first time, better it will go for both yourself and your partner. You only get to have your first time once, after all. It would also be awkward if your partner ends up being somepony who knows little about sex, himself, then how would you learn?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142213
142214 142216
>>142211
"Then I've probably seen you. Forgive me miss. I see a lot of ponies."

>>142212
"I... I think I will be able to manage it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142214
142215
>>142213
Silver tilts his head at the kirin in front of him.

"How so?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142215
142218
>>142214
"Uh.... I don't know..."
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142216
142217
>>142213
"Oh it's nothing. Actually, pardon me for interrupting you.
Is a table for two on the patio okay?"

Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142217
142221
>>142216
"Nah, it's the bar for us." He smiles, and tips his hat
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142218
142219
>>142215
He's silent for a second, before he asks his next question.

"Can I ask why you are uncomfortable talking to me about these things, when you were curious enough to ask Jubilosa?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142219
142220
>>142218
"She is female" She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142220
142222
>>142219
Silver has a blank expression on his face for a second.

"Well...yes. Is that all, or are there other reasons?"
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142221
142222
>>142217
"Oh, of course! Right this way."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142222
142223 142224
Spoilered
Still best pony

>>142220
"I know Jubilosa better" she answers

>>142221
He goes back to the bar
Amber Sunset
db57800
?
No.142223
142225
>>142222
Confirmed!
Amber is pretty satisfied at how she's doing her job. The restaurant is about half full so far.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142224
142225
>>142222
Agreed.

"Alright then. What if you got to know me better?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142225
142226 142235
Alright, I have to sleep

>>142223
Oh, it's only just beginning, little pony

>>142224
"Perhaps." She says, with a weak smile
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142226
142227
>>142225
He smiles back.

"What would you like to know?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142227
142228 142229
>>142226
Khoi moves her forelegs in front of her as she lies on her belly on the bed. She makes a smile with lips pulled back.

"I'm okay for now."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142228
142229
>>142227
Silver looks a little saddened by this answer.

"Alright..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142229
142230
>>142228
>>142227
Wait, I think I read the last question wrong. Scratch the answer in >>142227

"Uh... I don't know where to start... you say you had a wife?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142230
142231
>>142229
Silver nods.

"Storm Warning. She and I were together for 18 or so years, and had three foals together."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142231
142233
>>142230
She tilts her head
"But you are alone now."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142233
142234
>>142231
He nods again, though her statement seems to bring out a pang of sadness from the stallion.

"She is in better place."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142234
142236
>>142233
She blinks, and uses her legs to press herself up, so that she is sitting up.
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142235
142237
>>142225
Amber thinks she's ready, at any rate.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142236
142237
>>142234
"She was murdered many years ago. Time has dulled pain I felt from losing her, but I still feel guilt and sadness when I think of her, what I could have done to stop her death."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142237
142238 142240
>>142235
https://youtu.be/hmqyfQv3EXc?t=63

Five ponies wait at the front

>>142236
Her smile fades away into a distinct frown

"What do you mean?" She says
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142238
142239
>>142237
"Oh, hello. Are you all together?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142239
142242
>>142238
"No." Answers one of the ponies. It looks like a pair of two and a trio of three mares
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142240
142241
>>142237
"Storm, myself, and our foals went out for picnic of sorts, and as I left to gather firewood so we could cook some food, bandits accosted her and our foals. When I ran back at sounds of fighting, she was holding bandits back so foals could escape, and saw one of bandits run her through...

"Ah, forgive me. I do not mean to dampen mood."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142241
142246
>>142240
Her long, leonine tail moves down.

"And you feel regret?"
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142242
142243 142244
>>142239
She asks if any would like a table on the surprisingly comfortable patio or at the bar.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142243
>>142242
Totally comfortable on a rainy day in late January
[1d2 = 1] [1d2 = 2]
[1d2 = 2] [1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142244
142245
>>142242
Neither section is particularly interested in the bar. The pair of two, however, has some interest in the patio
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142245
142247
>>142244
The three can have one of De Sew's tables, the pair will be given one of Larkhaven's high tables in the patio.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142246
142247
>>142241
He nods.

"Regret that I was not there to fight alongside her. Regret that last time I got to hold my wife in my hooves was as corpse. Regret at what her death did to our foals...

His facial features slowly drop more and more as he speaks as he slowly spirals down into the feelings of loss that exist still deep inside him.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142247
142248 142249
>>142245
It is so.

Another group comes in. A mare, a stallion, and five foals of varying ages, with two in adolescence.

>>142246
Her magenta eyes grow in concern, as she slowly turns her head away. She doesn't say anything at the moment
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142248
142250
>>142247
He suddenly snaps himself out of it, realizing the company he's currently keeping. His ears fold as he looks concerned at Khoi.

"I am deeply sorry, it is not something I wish to put upon you and sour mood...perhaps we should move onto other question."
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142249
142250
>>142247
Amber is slightly taken aback. "Woah, are they all your foals?" she asks in an easygoing tone.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142250
142252
>>142248
"I hope that is not me..." Khoi says, almost absent mindedly

>>142249
"That little earth pony is our colt's friend" the mare answers.
"But our oldest isn't here."

The small herd makes its way inside, spreading out to take up much of the area of the front entrance, with foals moving around
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142251
142253
"Uh-um, maybe we can get some more chairs for the combination booth-tables…" She's confident De Sew of anypony can manage these if they can actually be seated.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142252
142253
>>142250
Silver quickly shakes his head at that statement.

"You are not like her. I do not mean that in necessarily good or bad way, just that your upbringing and hers were so radically different, I highly doubt what happened to her would ever happen to you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142253
142254 142255
>>142251
As best as I can tell, every table and booth-combo in De Sew's section is taken at the moment. At least one of the older sets of customers can be expected to leave soon, but they are still taken

>>142252
"No. That isn't what I mean. I mean...."
She doesn't seem actually eager to explain herself
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142254
142256
>>142253
While curious, he simply nods at Khoi.

"You do not have to explain if you do not want to."
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142255
142256
>>142253
Hmm, well hopefully Cream Pop is up the task as long as he doesn't face Boe Jiden with the last of his booths. Might be a tight squeeze but you could get a couple of chairs at the end of the table.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142256
142257 142260
>>142254
"I don't want to have regret" She says simply, and sharply

>>142255
And where will the extra chairs come from?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142257
142258
>>142256
"Ah. I can understand feeling."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142258
142259
>>142257
She now wraps her long tail around her body.

"I'm... sorry for your loss" she says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142259
142261
>>142258
He smiles weakly at her.

"It is okay. It may still hurt sometimes, but I feel I have gotten past it, to be able to live my own life beyond that pain."
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142260
142261 142263
>>142256
One of the restaurant's high tables will have to donate its chairs.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142261
142262 142263
>>142260
There are two remaining unused high tables in Larkhaven's section. Of course they are high, and thus of questionable match to the booths

[1d2 = 1]

>>142259
She looks back up at Silver, still frowning. Her tail moves.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142262
142263
>>142261
"I am more than my regret. While it is certainly not fun to have, I do not let it consume me. Having others near helps."

His smiles returns to full strength, beaming from his face towards the nearby kirin.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142263
142264 142265
>>142260
>>142261
This is acceptable to the family

>>142262
"So... what do you do now? You said you were something like the Youxia?"
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142264
142266 142267
>>142263
What a relief!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142265
142266
>>142263
"It is effectively like that, though I have not always done things as honorably. You could say I am mercenary, or soldier-of-fortune. I would like to reinvent myself as adventurer someday, like in stories my father used to tell me, once I have my hooves completely under me and have enough Bits that even dry spell of work will not be end of me."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142266
142267 142268 142270
>>142264
Not entirely sure why canibalizing part of Lark Haven's section to produce overflow in Corn Pop's section was better than combining two tables in Mustard Trim's almost entirely empty section, but okay

[1d4 = 4]

>>142265
"What do you need more bits for?" She asks innocently
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142267
142268
>>142264
>>142266
A group of ponies past the age of 50 approaches. All female. There are about 6 of them.
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142268
142269
>>142266
Should've gone for the patio option.

>>142267
"Hello, are you all one group?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142269
142273
>>142268
"Yes." An elderly pony answers

[1d2 = 2]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142270
142271
>>142266
"It is always good to have stash in case of emergencies. There are also things I would want to spend them on as well, such as remodelling bathrooms in house to be more comfortable."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142271
142272
>>142270
"What is wrong with the bathrooms?" She asked
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142272
142275
>>142271
"They are alright, but compared to rest of house they feel...underwhelming. I am used to living well with bare essentials, do not get me wrong, but living in house like this, after long day of adventure, bathroom should feel like place of tranquility."
Amber Sunset
b81f4ef
?
No.142273
142274
>>142269
Older ponies probably wouldn't like being outside…
"Here, two tables in the front ought to be enough.
Let me help you put them together…"

Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142274
142276
>>142273
Melon Mangrove has one free table at the moment... not enough to combine into two
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142275
142285
>>142272
She nods
"I see"
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142276
142277
>>142274
"Would you be interested in our patio? It's comfortable with a fire outside."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142277
142278
>>142276
One of the mares scrunches
"It's cold and wet."
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142278
142279 142282
>>142277
"We don't have any more space inside," Amber says flatly. Inwardly, she thinks, I could swear Melon had three tables left…
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142279
142280 142281
>>142278
Each party that is seated requires two tables to be combined, given the small size of the tables. Thus two parties take up four tables

Roll diplomacy.

Also, [1d20 = 15]
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142280
142281 142282
>>142279
[1d20+4 = 19]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142281
>>142280
>>142279
And now...

[1d2 = 1]
[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142282
142283
>>142280
>>142278
"Well... alright." The mare says

"But only because I've been craving goulash."
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142283
142284
>>142282
"I know you'll like it here! The ghoul-lash is delicious."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142284
142307
Okay, I have to sleep now

>>142283
"Yes, I know. We all know." The mare says as she is seated
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142285
142286
>>142275
"I suppose such material thoughs are not considered virtuous in Ngua Nam?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142286
142288
>>142285
"Well, to be concerned with material possessions isn't really virtuous, no. But what I meant more is that this place is already better than what most freeholders can afford. Better than many merchants, even."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142288
142289
>>142286
"Ohhhh. Yes, that is definitely case. It is much nicer than anywhere else I have lived, certainly."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142289
142290
>>142288
"So this is not normal for Equestrians?" She asks, although her tone suggests it is more of a confirmation to herself than a serious question.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142290
142291
>>142289
Regardless, he shakes his head.

"Those in upper-middle class would find this typical, perhaps save for all of stuffed animals about. It is not nearly as nice or large as mansions upper class lives in, and it is nicer than typical houses or apartments lower class lives in."
Anonymous
5a4d9d9
?
No.142291
142292
>>142290
“It’s nice.” She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142292
142293
>>142291
He nods, then looks around the room.

"Would you like more furnishings for your room? Or some things with which to decorate it?"
Anonymous
5a4d9d9
?
No.142293
142294
>>142292
She looks up and around
“Like what?” She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142294
142306
>>142293
He chuckles.

"Well, I suppose that would be up to you. It is your room, after all."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142306
142314
>>142294
"I've never had my own room before..." She says
Amber Sunset
dad7688
?
No.142307
142345
>>142284
What is ghoul-lash anyway?
Fantasy Play
87a100c
?
No.142309
142310 142311 142312
I would like to thank everyone here for being so welcoming. You have all been very kind.
I do not believe I ever will play again so I think it's best to just ignore the existence of my character, if that isn't in effect already.
The little that I played was mostly entertaining.

The reasons: I got other stuff taking up time and this is too much of time commitment. Also, this isn't the type of dnd game that I'm really looking for. I want a more classical adventure with a clear end in sight. If anyone starts a one-shot or something here I might join for that.
GM, have you ever thought of making a one-shot game?

Anonymous
87a100c
?
No.142310
>>142309
>Mostly
As in 90% entertaining. I like it, alright.
Amber Sunset
dad7688
?
No.142311
142313
>>142309
Alright, nice to hear from you and I wish you the best!
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142312
142313
>>142309
Hello!

Why don't you describe what you want in more detail?
Anonymous
87a100c
?
No.142313
142315
>>142311
Thanks. I thought it would be good to inform you, guys.
>>142312
What more do you want? I wrote my reasons. Like, no offence taken or anything, but what are do you mean?I can elaborate but I don't know what you're asking.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142314
142345
>>142306
The unicorn smiles at the kirin.

"Well, now you do for as long as you want it. However you wish to decorate, I can try to help as best I can."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142315
142316
>>142313
Well, what is "classical adventure"?
Anonymous
87a100c
?
No.142316
142317
>>142315
Well, I would define it as that there is a party and they set out to complete a goal and when that is done the adventure is over. I would like to emphasize the goal part as the most important part but having a party is something I like too.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142317
142318
>>142316
Well, I've had multiple ideas for more clearly goal driven adventures in more exotic environments. Hopefully one of them can come into being some time
Anonymous
87a100c
?
No.142318
>>142317
Yeah. If you make something like that, I'll probably join. Of course,
this, again depends on the time investment but still that sounds attractive. Not that this wasn't fun. This just sounds more fun to me.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142333
142345
I wonder when our next session will be.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142345
142346 142406
>>142314
>>142333
She looks around
"I don't know... or how long I will be staying here." She answers

>>142307
One of De Sew's tables (actually a combo-booth) leaves
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142346
142347
>>142345
"You could still bring whatever you get with you if you ever decide to move."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142347
142348
>>142346
"I guess that's true." She says. "But I don't have anything now, nor the money to buy it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142348
142349
>>142347
He smiles.

"I can help you with that problem."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142349
142350
>>142348
Sitting up, and with her forelegs down and hind legs aside, she looks over to Silver.
"You've helped enough already."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142350
142351
>>142349
He maintains his smile.

"Does not mean I can not help more."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142351
142352
>>142350
"How... how so?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142352
142353
>>142351
"I do not mind giving help to nice people. Doubly so for as nice as you are, Khoi."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142353
142354
>>142352
She pulls her lips back in a smile, tilts her head down, and pulls it back.

"I don't know if I need help."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142354
142355
>>142353
He tilts his head in response.

"What would you need, then?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142355
142356
>>142354
"Well... the ability to make it on my own."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142356
142357
>>142355
He nods.

"That is why you sought job with Black Cauldron, yes?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142357
142358
>>142356
"Yes." She nods
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142358
142359
>>142357
"It is hard to make it on one's own, but it is honorable aim. You know, you do not have to do so completely alone. These things are far easier when you have friends."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142359
142360
>>142358
This causes a much wider and bigger smile with a full set of teeth.

"Really? Like they say about Equestrians?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142360
142361
>>142359
Although he doesn't show his teeth, he does smile at her contageous display of joy.

"Like they say about Equestrians."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142361
142362
>>142360
"So.... how do I make friends here? In foreign land."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142362
142363
>>142361
"Oh, there are few ways. Simplest is just talking to others, it is first step to making friends. You can also look for those with similar interest. You can find friends at work, or you can find club for hobby or skill you are good at or love to do. I *do* know there are some people nearby who would make for good friendship candidates."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142363
142364
>>142362
"Friendship candidates?" She asks, tilting her head to the side
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142364
142365
>>142363
He smiles a bit wider, and nods.

"Jubilosa, Mala...even me, if you would be willing to give me chance as your friend."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142365
142366
>>142364
"Sure." She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142366
142367
>>142365
Silver looks like he'd do a little dance if he wasn't laying down.

"Great! Oh, on same topic: any more questions for me?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142367
142368
>>142366
"Uh... I don't know... I haven't lived in a foreign land before."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142368
142369
>>142367
"Oh, I was more asking if you had any more questions about me, but I could also help introduce you to ponies, if you want help making friends."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142369
142370
>>142368
"I don't... I don't know. I suppose I would ask about your family... I mean, if that is appropriate. Or what you've seen as a wondering fighter. Or why it is Equestrians think... certain things... are breakfast topics."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142370
142371
>>142369
"My family...well, I suppose I should start with my parents. My father, Molotok Mechov, was quartermaster in Royal Guard before I was born. He was biggest, strongest Earth Pony you have ever seen. After he met my mother, he retired from Guard work and became blacksmith, and he is pony who trained me in ways of warrior. My mother was unicorn noble from Trottingham, she was rather frail and kept out of sight by her affluent family. She ran away with my father after he had saved her from fire in her family's manor house. I never knew her, she passed away giving birth to me.

"I had three foals with Storm. My eldest son, Silver Rain, moved out to Las Pegasus as soon as he was able. He was hit hardest by Storm's death, as he was only one of my foals to actually see her die. Last I heard he was kind of businesspony before War. My youngest son is Spectral Streak, though he is also called Spec. He joined Equestrian Army after moving out and established himself as expert markspony during Stalliongrader Civil War. He was member of Equestrian Recon during Great War. My daughter is White Light. She was smart, so very smart despite intelligence of her parents. She also developed very close relationship with Spec when they were teenagers, and they remained closely in touch since. She graduated from Canterlot University with degrees in Magic Theory and Practical Application of Magic, and was working for Royal Canterlot Research Institute before and during War."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142371
142372
>>142370
She looks over at Silver with wide eyes

"So you are of noble blood?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142372
142373
>>142371
"Technically, yes, though no doubt my mother, Pleasant Meadow, was quietly disowned by her family after running away to be with peasant stallion. I have never known benefits of nobility, myself."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142373
142374
>>142372
She tilts her head again, to the other side.

"You just got this house, right? Where did you live before?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142374
142375
>>142373
"When I was colt, I lived with my father in his Blacksmith's Shop. Then after I met Storm, we built cabin outside of Manehattan. Nothing fancy, but it did well for my family for some years, and myself for many years after."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142375
142376
>>142374
She nods
"How did you have a family, while living a life as a travelling fighter?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142376
142377
>>142375
"We made decision to settle after Storm became pregnant, and built our cabin. We still had some adventures and travelling after having our foals, but they were usually much shorter and less deadly."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142377
142378
>>142376
"Did you..... abandon fighting?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142378
142379
>>142377
He shakes his head.

"We still fought, but we were less inclined towards recklessly trotting into middle of enemy camps and fighting large number of enemies head on. We had foals to think of, we could not leave them parentless."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142379
142380
>>142378
"Still that's... it must have been hard. To both fight and have family."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142380
142381
>>142379
He nods.

"It is hard. To have these connections is to have great weakness enemies can exploit...but it is these connections that make life worth living. And it is because of that I have no regrets about having my family."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142381
142382
>>142380
She nods

"And you will continue as a fighter?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142382
142383
>>142381
He nods again.

"It is what I know, and what my special talent is. I am also fair Weaponsmith, but I would need tools and place to set up shop if I wanted to settle down and stop fighting."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142383
142384
>>142382
"But.... Equestria is a land of peace. Who do you even fight?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142384
142385
>>142383
"There are some who do not abide by that idea. Those like griffons at 33 Hoebuck. There is saying, among warriors like me: if you want peace, prepare for war."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142385
142386
>>142384
She nods, and for the moment, is out of questions.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142386
142387
>>142385
"You asked about my openness to talk about sex at breakfast table?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142387
142388
>>142386
She blinks, with something of a stunned expression

"Yes..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142388
142389
>>142387
"Well, personally, I did not think we were in too public place, and I knew you had been curious about subject. I also thought we were familiar enough with each other to discuss it. I do apologise if it offended you at all that I was so open.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142389
142390
>>142388
She wraps her tail around herself, and folds both ears back while presenting that toothy smile.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142390
142391
>>142389
"What is wrong?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142391
142392
>>142390
"Oh, just..." She does not finish her sentence
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142392
142393
>>142391
He turns his head slightly, pointing an ear towards the kirin.

"What is it? I am curious, now. If I upset you, I would like to know."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142393
142394
>>142392
She doesn't say anything, but maintains that awkward grin
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142394
142395
>>142393
The unicorn has a troubled look on his face, not matching her awkward grin with a smile.

"Khoi?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142395
142396
>>142394
"Yes?" She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142396
142397
>>142395
"It is big part of friendship to be open and honest with friends. I would like if you told me what is bothering you. If something is making you uncomfortable, we will set it aside."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142397
142398
>>142396
"Well, it's... not breakfast conversation in Ngua Nam." She sats
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142398
142399
>>142397
He bows his head to her.

"I am sorry. Does that mean you still do not want to talk about it, yet?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142399
142400
>>142398
"I will discuss it with my husband." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142400
142401
>>142399
"Hmm...alright. What would you think of me as your husband? How would I size up?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142401
142402
>>142400
She blinks

Only slowly, does she start to blush (or seems to. Kirin are rather fluffy on the parts not covered in scales)
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142402
142403
>>142401
He rearranges himself to move his legs out from under him, so he can stretch out a little. It's nothing inappropriate, but it also lets him showcase his strong, nimble body to her.

"So? I am big, strong, healthy, I can financially support myself and others, I have prior experience being husband and father, and I would like to think I am fairly nice pony."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142403
142404
>>142402
"You.... want... me?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142404
142405
>>142403
"Thought has crossed my mind ever since you told me what you want is to find mate. You are quite intelligent, kind, honest, and pretty, and to see someone as nice as you find good mate would be wonderful."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142405
142407
>>142404
She blushes, and holds up her right foreleg across her face

"You are... charming." She lowers her foreleg

"But what about Jubilosa?"
Amber Sunset
1f07910
?
No.142406
142493
>>142345
Well, that's a relief!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142407
142408
>>142405
He smiles at the comment, and holds his chin up by a hoof.

"I already asked her, actually, what she would think of you and I. What she wants is companionship, and I am more than happy to provide that. But she also wants to experience life before settling down with someone. She swore she does not mind, so long as I do not leave her behind. I suppose I would have to ask you what you thought."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142408
142409
I have to sleep now, unfortunately

>>142407
"But... you two..." She does not complete the sentence
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142409
142414
>>142408
"Had sex?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142414
142415
>>142409
"..... Yes."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142415
142416
>>142414
"Yes. You know what you said about sex, what you have learned from your homeland? While it is one valid philosophy behind sex, there are others which are similarly just as valid. Some like you view sex as simply way to have foals, or for one partner to release their carnal desires. Others view sex as something special and intimate between two ponies who love each other, and way to explore and deepen bond between them. And still others view sex as way to build camaraderie and creater stronger bonds, even between friends. All three of these views are valid, and it is to each individual to determine for themselves which is best.

"As for Jubilosa and I, we are both consenting adults who like sex. Unless one of us were to say something, it is not wrong for us to enjoy in each other's company."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142416
142417
>>142415
Her lips return to their forward position

"It is not a toy, and there is only one truth. Union is sacred, and never to be trivialized."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142417
142418
>>142416
"If it was one, universal truth, then why would it be in dispute all across world?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142418
142420
>>142417
Almost forcefully,

"Because Spirit is not always in control. Often, matter is, and the passions with it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142420
142421
>>142418
Silver holds his forehooves up, as if to try to keep things from getting too heated.

"Okay, okay. You know, passion is not so bad as you think. Of course you are using it as aspect of sex, but passion extends far beyond just that."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142421
142422
>>142420
"I am aware." She says. "And it can be bad in other areas as well."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142422
142423
>>142421
"Does that mean we should give it up entirely?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142423
142424
>>142422
"The closest connection to the spirit, and greatest tranquility of mind comes where that is so." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142424
142425
>>142423
"And what if passion is spirit?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142425
142426
>>142424
She opens her mouth

"It is definitely not."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142426
142427
>>142425
He tilts his head at her.

"Why is it not?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142427
142428
>>142426
“Because they are opposites, as opposite as things can be. Spirit is that which is One, Eternal, Immaterial, Unchanging, Immutable. It is just the same now as it was before the world was as we know now, and as it shall be when all is renewed. It knows no time. And through it, Kylan - creatures - may achieve unity, bliss, and peace. But passions? Passions belong to the material. The worldly. It is many, temporary, ever changing, and corruptible. Its forms last only a moment, ever changing shapes, being created and destroyed, and lasting moment to moment. It can know no peace, for change is its very essence. It cannot know immortality, for it is trapped in time. Those who align their souls with the worldly will find themselves much the same, forever in conflict, inhabited fleeting bodies, and always in pain and disruption.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142428
142429
>>142427
"Hmm...Khoi? Would you be willing to hear me out, as to my own philosophy on matter?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142429
142430
>>142428
I will hear you, but I know what I believe" She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142430
142431
>>142429
He nods.

"Our souls originate from spirit, yes? And without souls, we would not be truly alive?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142431
142432
>>142430
"Parts of being come from spirit, yes."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142432
142433
>>142431
He nods again.

"What would you associate passion with? What element, or aspect of this world is passion most like?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142433
142434
>>142432
"The material. The world itself. It changes from moment to moment, it does not last, it brings conflict, and even if you sate it, it is back again."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142434
142435
>>142433
"It is much like fire, is it not?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142435
142436
>>142434
"Yes." She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142436
142437
>>142435
He smiles, and nods once again.

"Passion is Fire, and Fire is change taken form. Fire is born, it grows old, and it will die. Just like life. It is immutable fact of life, in fact. Life is change."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142437
142438
>>142436
"Correct." She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142438
142440
>>142437
"So, passion is fire, fire is change, life is change, life comes from soul, and soul comes from spirit. Could it be correlated that passion and spirit are related?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142440
142441
>>142438
"No no. Life and soul are not the same. Not much at all. The former is of the world. The later, in those noble parts, partakes in spirit."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142441
142442
>>142440
"I did not say life and soul was same, I said live comes from soul."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142442
142443
>>142441
"In part. Yes." She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142443
142444
>>142442
"So, do you see connection?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142444
142445
>>142443
She presses her lips together, and her eyes look upwards into the vaulted ceiling

"Hmmm... no."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142445
142447
>>142444
Silver looks down and lets out a sigh.

"No, I...did not think you would. I am not as good at explaining myself or making arguments as anyone I have met, you included. What I believe, is that life is short and that it is not dishonorable seek out that which gives you pleasure and happiness in its duration, provided you do not interfere in other's search for happiness."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142447
142449
>>142445
"But life's shortness is one of the reasons why the cycle should be escaped. To escape the cycle of misery."

She blinks, and there is a slight pause before she continues.

"Don't you know? Everything is connected. Everything you do. This is true of the material world just as surely as that of the physical. Everything you do affects somekyla... - somecreature else. If you farm a plot of land, then someone else is not farming it. If you sit home and do not work, then the baubles you did not make are not for sale to someone else. And in love above all other things, that affects two. Maybe more. So let it be done with a view to what is eternal, to your own tranquility, and to the wellbeing of others..."

She blinks again

"That is what the teachings long written down say. But we barely live by that in my country. And your country has never lived by those teachings. It has never had them..."

Now, she is silent, taking a long breath out
Silver "The Floof" Sword
0cca27c
?
No.142449
142450
>>142447
"There is only one way to truly escape cycle. That is to die. No matter how close you may come to Spirit, you are still bound to your body in Material. Until then, I see no reason to live my life in misery and loneliness. I have already tried that, and in these past few days of having others around me I have been happier than I have been in years."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142450
142453
>>142449
"No. Don't you see?"

In some strange sort of way she sounds almost afraid.

"Death is not an escape from life, any more than winter is the death of all life, or that the death of one king is the end of rule by a kingdom. It is another part of an infinite cycle of misery that repeats endlessly. The only end is the Quenching. The Cessation of Suffering. Becoming One with being, and the end of the cycle..."

She lays down on the bed, placing her forelegs in front of her

"But friendship is good."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
0cca27c
?
No.142453
142454 142463
>>142450
He sighs.

"I do not mean to try to make you give up what you believe in, just to understand different position."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
0cca27c
?
No.142454
142463
>>142453
"Eh...I mean I want you to at least understand different position, not...nevermind."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142463
142464
>>142453
>>142454
Khoi moves her forelegs together so that they touch. Her hindlegs are pulled under her, pushing her highs as high as her backbone. Her long, griffin-like tail is pulled behind her, off the side of the bed.

"We used to be many in number. All of the kirin lands... all of the Kirin lands, across the Realm to the Khamare. Many of the deer, including their great conqueror. Even the pony invaders who came from across the sea adopted our wisdom. United. Now, we are fewer. The Deer rejected us long ago, our temples are smashed where they used to dominate the hills in the Realms, and now even half of the Kylan reject the old wisdom. We are now a few walled cities the merchants run along the coast. And here... I knew I would be alone. I should have expected it. I just didn't know how it would feel."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142464
142465
>>142463
He looks right at Khoi, right into her eyes.

"When you decided to come here, to Equestria, how long was it for?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142465
142466
>>142464
"To... 'Immigrate.'" She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142466
142467
>>142465
"I assume that means you mean to stay...I do not mean to suggest you should give up your old customs, but just as deer and ponies who came to your lands adopted your customs and culture, it may be good idea to at least learn about our own. You may reject everything about Equestrian culture, you may fully embrace it, or most likely you will find some to include in your own beliefs, but it would be way to avoid feeling alone in foreign land."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142467
142468
>>142466
"I was told Equestria was a land of Friendship and ponies. Where the civil war is over and the wages are higher. It's... It has not been that."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142468
142469
>>142467
He shakes a hoof.

"Eh...admittedly it has still only been short time since you were freed from 33 Hoebuck."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142469
142470
>>142468
"True..." She says, and looks away

"Still... I wonder if I made the right choice."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142470
142471
>>142469
Deciding to take a bit of a risk, Silver reaches out a forehoof, and places it on top of one of Khoi's.

"Do not doubt yourself. You are wonderful, smart kirin and Equestria is lucky to have you. Tartarus, I am lucky for having known you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142471
142472
>>142470
She moves her head back. Then she smiles, and looks up to Silver

"Why do you say that?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142472
142473
>>142471
"Friendship is best thing anypony can find here in Equestria, but it means nothing without quality friends. Ponies, or in this case kirins, like you are what makes life worth living. You are honest, kind, and generous. You are hard worker and are very talented. You are beautiful both inside and outside. I am sorry that Equestria has not exactly put best hoof forward, but I hope that if you will let me, I can show you best of what we have to offer."

He holds her hoof with one forehoof, and uses the other to pet it.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142473
142474
>>142472
She smiles, looking up at Silver with her magenta eyes

"Thank you..."

There is fur on the top side of the hoof just the same as a pony, but like all kirin she has two toes on her feet rather than just one.

"I... haven't exactly been fair to you. You've been very generous. I admire what you did back at that concrete building with those griffins. I am... impressed by your fighting. I don't agree with everything you have done, or everything you say. But you have been very good to me, to Jubilosa, and to those migrants who would have fallen prey to the Griffins. Thank you..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142474
142475
>>142473
He beams a big smile at Khoi, the biggest and brightest so far.

"You are welcome, Khoi. And thank you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142475
142476
>>142474
Her smile has a restraint to it, and she curls up her hoof. She nods to Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142476
142477
>>142475
"So...what now? Would you want to continue talking? Would you rather we went our separate ways for now? What?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142477
142478
>>142476
"I don't know." She looks away, and then back to him

"Were you serious about your... 'offer'?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142478
142479
>>142477
He nods to her.

"Very serious."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142479
142480
>>142478
She blushes, and places a foreleg over her face

"I will consider it" She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142480
142481
>>142479
"That is all I can ask of you."

He sits up in the bed, seemingly in good spirits.

"I suppose I will ask again to be sure: you did not have any questions about intimacy?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142481
142482
>>142480
She looks away, then back to Silver, then away, and then back to Silver

After a pause, she asks
"What is it like?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142482
142484
>>142481
He seems pleasantly surprised that she finally asked him something about the subject. He gladly answers.

"It depends on whether it is good or not, but when it is...it is like you and your partner become as one. Two hearts beat as one, two souls intertwined and inseparable. There is nothing better in this world than looking into eyes of your lover as you are deep in each other's embrace, and enjoying feeling of togetherness."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142484
142485
>>142482
She smiles, though she is still blushing

"That's not quite how Jubilosa describes it. But I like your description."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142485
142486
>>142484
Silver in turn raises an eyebrow with a mixture of curiosity and amusement.

"What, pray tell, did she describe it as?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142486
142487
>>142485
"She was more physical. More description of pain and pleasure."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142487
142488
>>142486
"Ahh, that sounds like Jubilosa. Anything else you are curious about, or want more detail on?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142488
142489
>>142487
"I'll wait." She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142489
142490
>>142488
"I will respect that. I am just happy you asked me question. Maybe soon, I will be able to answer more for you."

He stands up off the bed, stretching out and displaying his strong body, and nimble movements. Even under his significant floof, his physique is still very impressive, even for a unicorn.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142490
142492
>>142489
She does not say anything more, but she continues looking at Silver in the silence.
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142491
142493
waves
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142492
142493
>>142490
When he finishes, he gives Khoi a smile.

"Thank you for taking time to talk with me. I hope you have good day today!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142493
142494 142502
>>142491
waves

>>142492
She answers simply

"Good day to you."

>>142406
Another two ponies enter. Looks like a pair of mares
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142494
142495
>>142493
"Hello there! Are you dining alone or are you joining some others?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142495
142496
>>142494
One mare steps back
"Together" she answers
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142496
142497
>>142495
"Alright, um, would you like a table on the patio?
It's quite comfortable with an outdoor fire."

Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142497
142498
>>142496
"Well..."

Then the other answers
"Do you have anything inside?"
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142498
142499
>>142497
"Erm, yes, we do have a couple of tables inside…"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142499
142500
>>142498
"We'll take that." She says
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142500
142501
>>142499
Amber shows them to one of Larkhaven's 2 remaining high tables, that is if she remembers correctly.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142501
>>142500
While Larkhaven does indeed have two tables remaining, both are actually on the patio
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142502
142504
>>142493
Silver leaves the room, and checks Mala's room as he makes his way towards the downstairs.
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142503
Doesn't he have 6 high tables in the restaurant? 4 should be occupied already.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142504
142505 142508
>>142502
Three were occupied before Amber's shift, two were seated, one left, one seat was cannibalized by Amber for a group...

Yes. There is indeed one high table left inside

>>142502
Looking inside the room - the door is wide open - Silver can indeed see who he recognizes as Mala sleeping on the bed with a rear leg held strangely up, an old blanket over him, and his chest rising a surprising degree with each breath
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142505
142506 142507
>>142504
Amber breathes a sigh of relief at that.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142506
142507
>>142505
[1d3 = 3]

[1d4 = 4]
[1d4 = 1]
[1d4 = 4]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142507
142509
>>142505
>>142506
Four adult ponies and five foals enter
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142508
142510
>>142504
Silver decides to quietly sneak into his room, and check up on him.
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142509
142510
Spoilered
>>142507
"Hello, are you all together?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142510
142511 142512
>>142508
He is in bed sleeping, lying on his side, with a leg up in the air. He is snoring, though not loudly enough to be a nuisance. There is some sand on his paws. His door is wide open, but the blinds on the windows are closed

>>142509
"Yes." Answers a stallion. It looks like two couples, or families, rather.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142511
142513
>>142510
So strange, I wonder why he has sand on his paws.

He goes around to face the sleeping gnoll.
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142512
142513 142514
>>142510
She gulps. "We have space only on the patio. It's not that bad, honest…"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142513
142514 142516
>>142511
His mouth is open, allowing Silver a view of the pink roof

>>142512
[1d3 = 1]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142514
142515
>>142512
>>142513
"We'll try it" The stallion says, though he sounds skeptical
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142515
142517
>>142514
"Thank you, I think you'll be pleased," she says with a smile.
Now there are only two tables in the restaurant in different sections, a high table on the patio and the space at the bar…
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142516
142517 142518
>>142513
He pets the sleeping gnoll right on the top of his head, smiling to himself.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142517
142518 142519
>>142515
As she is sitting them down, Amber sees that a new section of Larkhaven's has emptied

>>142516
[1d2 = 2]

Silver feels the fluffy gnoll's head.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142518
142520
>>142516
>>142517
Though he sleeps - or rather, though he does not open his eyes - the gnoll stops breathing so heavily, closes his mouth, and pulls back his lips in a smile
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
?
No.142519
142521 142523
>>142517
That's not so bad.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142520
142521
>>142518
Silver smiles, and quietly leaves the room. He decides to give him just a little bit more time to sleep while he goes to find Jubilosa.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142521
142522 142530
>>142520
Jubilosa is looking up in the direction of Silver as he comes down

"Well?"

>>142519
[1d3 = 3]
[1d3 = 2]

[1d4 = 1]
[1d4 = 1]
[1d4 = 4]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142522
142523
>>142521
"We talked some, but only question she asked me was what sex is like. Nothing happened between us, if you were wondering."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142523
142524 142525
>>142519
Another pair of ponies enter. It looks like a middle aged couple in semi-formal clothes

>>142522
She is silent for a few seconds

"I didn't think she would"
Amber Sunset
dad7688
?
No.142524
142526 142527
>>142523
"Good evening. Would you be interested in a high table on the patio?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142525
142526
>>142523
"Were you upset? Worried?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142526
142527 142528
>>142524
[1d2 = 1]

>>142525
She is silent for an even longer period of time, but her facial expression is not light.

"How did you get her to ask even that?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142527
142529
>>142524
>>142526
The stallion answers

"Well... we can try it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142528
142530
>>142526
He shrugs.

"Perserverance, I suppose?"
Amber Sunset
dad7688
?
No.142529
142530
>>142527
"I think you'll like it."
And with that, the patio is filled to capacity.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142530
142531 142532
>>142528
"I suppose" She answers

>>142529
>>142521
Some progress is made elsewhere

A trio leave from Cream Pop's section.

And two from Melon Mangrove's section
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142531
142533
>>142530
"I know when something is wrong, Jubilosa. Can you please talk to me?"
Amber Sunset
dad7688
?
No.142532
142533
>>142530
Apparently business is slowing down now. Amber also happens to notice that none of the customers came alone but were part of a group.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142533
142534 142535
>>142531
"Just... well... maybe I feel a little left out."

>>142532
>slowing down
Until seven more show up

These are paced in such a way that they appear to be a set of three, and then five
Amber Sunset
dad7688
?
No.142534
142536
>>142533
>seven
>three and five
Whichever it is, Amber gets the three a booth of Cream Pop's and the five a combo booth/table of De Sew's.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142535
142536
>>142533
Is takes only a short amount of time for him to get a mischevious grin on his face.

"Well, that is something I just can not abide by. Would you like to join me upstairs? I believe we can get one more use out of bedsheets before we wash them."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142536
142537 142539
>>142534
Reee it was written as three and four and then one more was added to the latter

>>142535
She has an expression of surprise, and then a grin

"I suppose I could." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142537
142538
>>142536
He smiles, and holds a hoof out for her to take.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142538
142540
>>142537
She smiles, and grabs onto his hoof
Amber Sunset
dad7688
?
No.142539
>>142536
Chalk it up to Amber's tiredness. She suspects, however, that somewhere somepony must be having fun of some sort.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142540
142541 142778
>>142538
Leading her back upstairs, he takes her to their bedroom, closing the door and laying her on the large bed currently in need of a washing. He stands over top of her as his Sword quickly drops out of his sheath. It rubs slightly against her soft, short fur before it hardens and slaps his undercarriage with a mesty whack.

The unicorn lowers his head, and kisses the griffon deeply. Everything seems to happen in fairly quick succession for Jubilosa.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142541
>>142540
Oh my....
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142542
142543
I have to sleep now
Amber Sunset
dad7688
?
No.142543
>>142542
Nighty night!
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142625
142627
>>141809
"In the mean time, I better find a box for Makade. It isn't good to sit out there in all of that wind."
Spark looks around the room for boxes.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142627
142628
>>142625
Miskobag seems to respond back

"He gets restless quickly. Best to get him before he gets himself in trouble."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142628
142629
>>142627
The hunt is on for a box. If there is none in this room, Spark rounds the corner into the hallway.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142629
142631
>>142628
Roll die. Wisdom modifier
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142631
142632
>>142629
[1d20 = 12]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142632
142635
>>142631
Spark doesn't know what this box is in the closet or what this long metal thing in it is or does, but it'll probably fit a rifle
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142635
142636
>>142632
Spark wonders if he will be spotted taking the box. Are there any ponies around?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142636
142641
>>142635
Spark can try to wait for moments when there are no ponies around. However, at some point going inside or out, Spark is guaranteed to be seen by somepony
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142641
142643
>>142636
Is there a window in the room Miskobag is staying?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142643
142646
>>142641
Yes.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142646
142648
>>142643
Spark moves the box into the room and sees if it will fit through the window.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142648
142651
>>142646
Well, Spark is on the third floor.

Then again, the box is cardboard, so the only real danger is the wind and maybe a bit of bending.

The windows unlock and open
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142651
142654
>>142648
Spark has magic though to guide it to the ground. Spark attempts to get the box through the window.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142654
142655
>>142651
Spark's magic doesn't extend far enough to reach all the way to the ground, but it does extend far enough to determine what side the box lands on, or the general area where the box shall land
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142655
142657
>>142654
Hopefully a spot away from the wind. The metal thing might be able to help brace it against the gale.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142657
142661
>>142655
An important thing to note: this is not the same side of the hospital as Spark was before.

The best spot away from the wind is right next to the building.

Spark can add the original metal contents (is it some kind of leg brace?), but that makes it much heavier and less resistant to falling three stories than empty cardboard
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142661
142663
>>142657
Spark adds the contents and has it fall next to the building. He tries to move it before letting go away from falling directly next to the other windows.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142663
>>142661
Spark is able to have it fall down. There is a sound as one end hits the ground slightly before the other

Roll die
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142664
142665
[1d20 = 7]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142665
142666
>>142664
Hmmm....

Spark may make his next move
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142666
142667
>>142665
Spark heads back down to Makade.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142667
142668
>>142666
Spark rubs shoulders past a pony in a white coat as he goes downstairs, and outside.

Makade is not where Spark last left him
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142668
142670
>>142667
Spark decides to round the corner and see if he went to the fallen box.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142670
142672
>>142668
The box is still there, a bit crumpled. Makade is not
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142672
142673
>>142670
Well... this is not going as planned. Spark picks up the box and metal thing and tries back where Makade was supposed to be. Is the coffin also gone?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142673
142676
>>142672
The coffin is not gone
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142676
142677
>>142673
Spark looks inside the coffin.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142677
142681
>>142676
It is empty
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142681
142684
>>142677
Perhaps not the best sign.
Spark takes a look around for any changeling patrols.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142684
142689
>>142681
There are some larger buildings in each direction at the corner from the hospital, but Spark doesn't see any patrols besides the checkpoint he knows is behind him
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142689
142691
>>142684
Spark wonders what to do now. He stores the box inside the coffin and heads back to Miskobag.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142691
142698
>>142689
Spark comes back upstairs, to see that the doctor has arrived
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142698
142702
>>142691
Spark tries to get Waabishki's attention.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142702
142705
>>142698
Waabishki has to be pulled to the side, as the doctor has arrived

"Hmmm? What is it?" She asks
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142705
142707
>>142702
"Makade isn't there and neither is his rifle."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142707
142710
>>142705
She sighs

"Splitting up was a mistake... I suppose we must find him."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142710
142714
>>142707
"Do you suppose he went to find those relatives?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142714
142738
>>142710
"I don't know" she says
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142738
142746
>>142714
"I will go look. It would be best if you stayed here to watch over Miskobag."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142746
142761
>>142738
"Uh, okay"
She winces, and looks back to the new doctor, who is shining a flashlight on Miskobag
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142761
142762
>>142746
Spark looks for the doctor that has been adventuring him.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142762
142763
>>142761
The doctor evidently is with the new doctor from the hospital, and both are with Miskobag
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142763
142764
>>142762
Spark taps the doctor on the shoulder.
"I don't suppose you know where the neighborhood the wolves live in is?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142764
142766
>>142763
Spark has to pull aside the doctor for this

"Well... I think they tended towards the west side? I can't say I really lived there."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142766
142767
>>142764
"I'm going to have to look for our friend. I'm thinking he took off without us for there."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142767
142768
>>142766
"Uh... okay" He answers
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142768
142770
>>142767
Spark heads down to the ground floor and start to make his way to the west part of the city.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142770
142771
>>142768
Back down the stairs, and... Outside
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142771
142772
>>142770
What's the way to the west like?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142772
142773
>>142771
It's back towards the river, and seems to have a number of brick buildings of indeterminate purpose, but this area clearly leans commercial
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142773
142774
>>142772
Hmm... Spark walk along and tries to figure out what kind of commercial buildings there are.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142774
142775
>>142773
Spark walks along. One seems to hold a pawn shop, another, a furniture store.

Then feels a pull on his back. Turning around, Spark sees Makade behind him and to his left

"Now you come out, pony?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142775
142776
>>142774
"There you are. And yes. I had everything ready to get you inside and you disappeared."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142776
142777
>>142775
"Disappeared?"
He pulls back

"I can't well stay out in the open."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142777
142778
>>142776
"Regardless, we ought to be getting back. I'm sure the others will feel more assured if you are with them."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142778
142780 142781
>>142777
"Fine" He says with some irritation

>>142540
Jubilosa lies on her back, head on the pillow and facing up at Silver. Her chest and its many ribs protrude upwards and away from her white belly. Her wings unfurl, until both lay across the bed and off the sides. Her eyes are very wide, and her mouth hangs open, allowing Silver to take advantage of the moment

Silver probably hasn't gotten used to Jubilosa's mouth, especially with that hook in her beak that gets in the way. But her smaller tongue meets his, and she closes her eyes as she wraps her forelegs around him, and throws her hind legs open.
Amber Sunset
31379ec
?
No.142779
142780 142782
Things are looking good now.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142780
142782
>>142779
Hi again!
>>142778
"It won't be for terribly long. Then we can have a trot around the city."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142781
142782
>>142778
The unicorn breaks the deep kiss with a "Mwah," but stays in this close with his beloved griffon.

"I admit, I rather 'blue balled' myself last night and I can feel myself burning with desire for you. I want you, Jubilosa."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142782
142783 142784
>>142779
Let me do some accounting before returning to Amber

>>142780
"Very well" he says, walking alongside Spark

"At least I am not forgotten about."

>>142781
One of Jubilosa's claws wraps around his neck, while the other one rests on his shoulder. Jubilosa presses her head upwards to try to kiss him. She tries to say something, but it's muffled coming from her beak which presses against Silver.

It sounds like "I want you too."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142783
142785
>>142782
"Of course not. Why would I forget about you? That wouldn't be a good way to treat your new friend."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142784
142785
>>142782
Oh, if there ever was a way to turn the stallion on...Silver closes his eyes and dives eagerly back into the kiss. He softly moans into her mouth, and begins to grind his Sword against her nethers and lower abdomen slowly.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142785
142786 142787
>>142783
Makade turns his head to Spark, and pulls his lips down and back in an expression that neither bares teeth nor is recognizable as a smile

"Let us hear then what the doctor has to say." There is a pause, and then "I left it in high grass, on the side. I stood back near and alley and I watched you come out."

>>142784
Maybe she's ticklish as she pushes down, then up. Her pelvic bone is firm, but their quite a bit of give on the fur on her belly.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142786
142788
>>142785
"Did you see me with the box that I was going to use to help hide your rifle in?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142787
142788
>>142785
He keeps the grinding going for a short while, making sure to get them both nice and excited. He mumbles something through the kiss that sounds somewhat like a "Ready?".
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142788
142789 142795
>>142786
He tilts his head.
"No."

And then with a hint of adversity,
"I saw you come outside. Twice. But you ever held a box."

>>142787
Jubilosa narrows her eyes, then pulls back the edges of her beak in a malign smile.

"Yes. I'm ready as I've ever been. Ready, for you." She leans in for a kiss, but then immediately pulls away, her eyes widening.

"No! Wait."

She then leans over and possibly forces Silver to partly move over her as she leans towards the table.

"Just... Just a moment."

She leans over, and pulls out a glove, and then another, and takes a moment to put them on.

"There. Ready."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142789
142790
>>142788
"I had dropped one out a window. I put it next to the coffin. I went around looking for you, checked back inside and let the others know I was going out looking for you. I didn't see any changeling patrols, so I had guessed I would find you out here looking for the house we would like to visit."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142790
142791
>>142789
"No. I know how to appear inconspicuous and hide, so that is what I did. If you have a box, let's make use of it. It is never wise to separate yourself from your means of defending yourself for long. Especially in the middle of a city of ponies and doubles."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142791
142792
>>142790
"That's good. But I don't think hiding it necessary just yet. We are just civilians to everypony."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142792
142793
>>142791
"I don't intend on taking many chances." He answers
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142793
142794
>>142792
"You already have. You first had me around your village, then you traveled with me this far into less than friendly territory. I thank you for taking as many risks as you have."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142794
142797
>>142793
He moves his ears down, and makes a squiggly expression with his lips

"Let us see what the doctors have to say about Miskobag."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142795
142798
>>142788
As soon as she's done putting on her protection, he goes in for the kiss she dropped. He steps backwards a little realigning his Sword to her warm opening. She can feel as the stiff tip presses against her awaiting nethers, slowly pressing harder and harder. It feels warm, very warm, though whether it actually is or if it's just her mind Jubilosa doesn't know.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142797
142798
>>142794
Spark nods and follows.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142798
142799 142800
>>142795
Silver pulls back, and downwards, pressing into her. For a moment it may feel that he's "missed the mark," as the there is no easy entry. But silver can feel the lips part ever so slightly, and knows there must be some effort to get inside.

Jubilosa takes a short, quick breath in, then stops breathing

>>142797
They go back up into the room, and find the doctor, Waabishki, and the doctor from the hospital, all herded around Miskobag
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142799
142801
>>142798
Spark listens in
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142800
142801
>>142798
With a quick, sudden bit of effort, he plunges into her depths.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142801
142803 142804
>>142799
Waabishkia
"But is that bad?"

Hired doctor
"Well, it's certainly unusual."

Waabishki
"He, the Blackwood doctor, said that was a sign of 'cancer'."

The doctor
"I said it looked like cancer, but that I couldn't confirm anything without a biopsy."

Hired Doctor
"Well that's right. A biopsy is likely a good option."

Waabishki
"Well what is that?"

Hired Doctor:
"It's a small operation to remove a piece of flesh and examine it for abnormalities."

Waabishki
"An operation?"

Hired Doctor
"Yes, a small cut. It would take some hours at least to perform and to examine."

The talk continues

>>142800
She pulls her away, and her mouth and eyes open widely. She makes a gasping sound as she lies on the pillow

Silver feels the warmth and wetness, though somehow it's like merging wither. Like his body is a part of her
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142803
142805
>>142801
"Mmmmmm...are you okay, Jubilosa? Do you feel good?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142804
142805
>>142801
Spark continues to listen.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142805
142806 142816
>>142803
"Yes. Keep up. Deeper."

>>142804
Waabishki
"Is it safe?"

Hired Doctor
"There are risks, but it is a standard operation"

Waabishki
"What is that supposed to mean?"

Miskobag actually interjects
"It'll be okay, Waabishki. Let them do their work. I trust them"

Hired Doctor
"A few hours. After that, we will know what we are facing here."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142806
142807
>>142805
"Do not have to tell me twice."

He lowers himself over his lover, sliding deeper in her tunnel of love. She can feel the sheer girth of his Sword distend her lower abdomen. Looking down, she can even see the bulge where his flare is.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142807
142808
>>142806
Jubilosa breathes in deeply, and holds it in, her chest rising almost high enough to meet his. All the world remains still as Silver moves in.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142808
142809
>>142807
He goes as far deep as his medial ring, acting as a block to further progress. He rests there for a second before sliding back out with a vulgar shlorp leaving an empty void inside her birth canal before he thrusts back in. In and out Silver goes, starting off slow yet steady but speeding up as he progresses. His balls slap against her rump and the base of her tail meatiy with each thrust:

[i]Slap, Plapp, Splap, Pap[i]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142809
142810
>>142808
She moves her forelegs down, and her head up, as if she's trying to look at the penetration with eyes focused far beyond the act. She moans slightly at each thrust into her.

Silver can feel a bit more liquid than he remembers, which helps as her walls resist Silver's entry
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142810
142811
>>142809
"Oh, Jubee...you feel amazing..."

Oh, she can see him penetrate just fine. He makes sure to keep his forehooves under him, lifting his upper body up so she can get a full view of the show. He slows his pumping down to a crawl before thrusting into her down to his medial ring. His Sword quivers as he presses his ring with some force against her entrance until it finally gives. He covers the remaining distance of her insides in a second, hilting deep enough inside of Jubilosa to hit her cervix.

"Nhgah!"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142811
142812
>>142810
Silver can see the medial ring presses up against her thin lips, which offer resistance before 'pop' they go in.

"Ah!"

Jubilosa sits up, staring at the display, and breathing heavily in and out.

In a way, it's almost like her body doesn't want Silver in there, with how it pushes and resists.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142812
142813
>>142811
He stays there in the position despite the protests from his lover's body, breathing hard and looking lovingly down upon his dear Jubee.

"Is it just me, or are you loving this more than before?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142813
142814
>>142812
She looks up at Silver, and gives him an awkward smile

"Keep going, and make me."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142814
142815
>>142813
He nods, and resumes. He pulls his Sword out until it's almost completely exited her love tunnel, then drives it back in until his tip kisses the doorway to her womb. Out and in, out and in, over and over, faster and faster as the symphony of their union and the bed underneath them plays out:

Shlick, Creak, Plap, Shlorp, Creek, Slapp
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142815
142817
>>142814
Longer, heavier breathing as she closes her beak closer together

"Ugph, Ugph, Ugph."

Every single thrust places a small strain on her, a strain that reflects in her grunts and groans.

"Keep. Ugph. Keep... Keep up."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142816
142894
>>142805
Spark has a look at the new doctor. I don't think he has been described yet.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142817
142818
>>142815
He keeps going, but over time his thrust become shorter, needier. He starts breathing heavily, and panting for air. His Sword twitches more and more inside of her.

"I am getting close...are you ready Jubee? This may be big one..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142818
142819
>>142817
"Ugph, yeah, that's why you can- AHH!"

She throws her forelegs to the side, digs her claws into the bed sheets, and then throws her claws around, clawing at everything. Her claws end up behind Silver's neck, and slam his face into hers, trying to kiss him furiously. After a moment of her body twitching and pulling away, she throws her hind legs over his barrel - or tries to anyways, to lock his body to hers.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142819
142820
>>142818
He kisses back and moans into her mouth, thrusting as best as he can while in her leg lock. He holds out for a few more seconds as his legs shake and his balls clench, before hilting deep inside of her and pushing the walls of her cervix open just enough for the very tip of his Sword to poke through. His stallionhood twitches, quivers, and then...it practically explodes inside of her. As he moans out her name, rope after rope of white hot foal batter is show out and splatters against the other side of her womb. She is quickly filled up until she looks like she's been with child for some months.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142820
142821
>>142819
"Ow, ah!"
She loses all focus, and though she tries to kiss., she is quickly unable to keep her mouth open, or to focus her eyes on the pony on top of her.

"Ah, ah!" is all she can manage. She relaxes finally, and then falls down on the pillow
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142821
142822
>>142820
"NGH!"

Oh, he's not quite done yet. His productive balls, still containing the baby gravy they made for use last night, push as much of the potent seed as they have to give. It's enough to push his Sword out of her birth canal, still filling her up as more space is created.

Once out, he drapes his stallionhood across her abdomen, where it pushes out a couple last, weaker ropes of cum to paint her chest and neck with his seed. Overall, the experience leaves Silver out of breath and exhausted. He pants as he looks upon Jubilosa in the afterglow.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142822
142823
>>142821
"Ah! Ah!"

She continues staring upwards towards the ceiling, past Silver, and past indeed, the wooden rafters and the vaulted ceiling. Her tongue leans to the left side of her open mouth, almost hanging out.

Her insides made an after to push down on Silver and pull in. But that's done now, and all they can do is leak fluid.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
54688be
?
No.142823
142824
>>142822
Silver lays down on the bed next to his lovely griffon and holds her close. He doesn't mind getting messed as he cuddles her, and it's quite hard to avoid with as much of, well, Silver, he's covered his griffon with.

"Oh Goddesses, Jubee...thank you so much for that."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142824
142825
>>142823
She still lays there, looking upwards

"Ahhhhhhh don't mention it..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142825
142826
>>142824
"Are you okay, Jubilosa? I know sex with me can hurt..."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142826
142827
>>142825
"Sure..." She says in an almost airy fashion. She then lifts her head, and shakes it violently from side to side.

"I'll just be sore for a few hours. That's all."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142827
142828
>>142826
"Did you enjoy it?"

Silver holds his Jubee tight.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142828
142829
>>142827
Silver feels her feathers and fur press against him as he holds her. She smiles, and her eyes move towards him.

"Of course I did." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142829
142830
>>142828
"You have no idea how happy I am to hear that, Jubee."

He nuzzles a part of his griffon that is not currently covered in the sticky results of their union. His Sword remains unsheathed in her presense.

"I loved that experience. I really filled you up with foal batter, this time around."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142830
142831
>>142829
She moves her head at the somewhat ticklish motion.

"Foal batter. Is that what you call it?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142831
142832
>>142830
"Oh, it is one term for it. Foal batter, baby gravy, seed...cum."

He rubs her rather pregnant-looking belly.

"Whatever it is, there is lot of it inside of you right now."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142832
142833
>>142831
She moves her leg down

"Should probably do something about that..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142833
142834
>>142832
"Oh, like what?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142834
142835
>>142833
"Clean off. In the bathroom." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142835
142836
>>142834
"Oh. Good idea!"

He smiles a bit awkardly.

"Do you mind if I ask you something? I suppose it is something I should have asked long ago, but...what is griffon fertile period like?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142836
142837
>>142835
"It's..." She rubs her claws together, looking down

"Induced by copulation." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142837
142838
>>142836
"...oh...so, we..."

He does not finish his statement.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142838
142839
>>142837
"What?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142839
142840
>>142838
"...did...I impregnant you?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142840
142841
>>142839
She blinks

"Heh, I don't think so."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142841
142842
>>142840
This quickly snaps him out of it. He tilts his head at his griffon.

"Eh?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142842
142843
>>142841
"I don't think griffins and ponies can.. make hippogriffs, or whatever. I think we're safe. Besides, I don't think you were aggressive enough to make me ovulate."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142843
142844
>>142842
Silver raises an eyebrow at her.

"Not aggressive enough? I filled you with enough foal batter to make pony pregnant thrice over. It rivaled many of my biggest cumshots with my formal wife."

He smiles at his Jubee, and gives her a hug.

"Tells you effect you have on me, Jubee."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142844
142845
>>142843
"Heh." She closes her eyes during the hug.

"I mean... there's no barbs. It's all flat. I'm not sure it would give the right stimulation. But let's not worry about that."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142845
142846
>>142844
"Heh...I suppose that also explains why you were not worried about protection."

He plants a kiss on Jubilosa's cheek.

"I am curious, though. What are your thoughts on one day having foals...err, chicks?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142846
142847
>>142845
She moves her head back, smiles awkwardly, and looks away.

"Well... I don't know. I figure that if I do, it'll probably be a little later. I don't think I need to worry about that now."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142847
142848
>>142846
"I know, you said so earlier. I am fine with leaving that curiosity be."

He continues to rub her pregnant-looking belly.

"How does it feel, being filled like that?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142848
142849
>>142847
"Eh..." She looks down

"Strange. That'll probably get all over the bed. More so, I mean."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142849
142850
>>142848
He laughs.

"Definitely! Even after we clean these sheets, this bed will have been marked with our scent. Silver and Jubilosa."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142850
142851
>>142849
"Is scent a big deal for ponies?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142851
142852
>>142850
"For some, yes. I like good smells, myself, like sex."

He takes a good sniff of the air of the room, filled with the salty sweet aroma of their union, and lets out a "mmmmhm".
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142852
142853
>>142851
"Heheh" She bats thhe air in his direction.

"You're a strange little pony."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142853
142854
>>142852
"That, I am. And this strange little pony is ecstatic to have griffon like you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142854
142855
>>142853
"D'aww"

She moves in, and with her claws, hugs Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142855
142858
>>142854
He hugs back with his forelegs and holds his beloved close, despite how messy it makes him and despite how his still-unsheathed Sword gets in between the two.
Anonymous
31d2339
?
No.142858
142859
>>142855
She moves away a bit on her lower end from any mess, but is still sure to hug Silver, placing the end of her right wing on him
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142859
142874
>>142858
"Alright...I suppose we should clean up."
Amber Sunset
c320210
?
No.142860
142861
Amber considers herself lucky to not be responsible for the customers' messes. A nice job indeed.

Hope you all are having a nice day
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142861
>>142860
That I am, thanks! I hope you're doing fine as well!
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142874
142875
>>142859
"... Yes"

She breaks out of the hug, rolls off of the bed, and goes into the master bathroom.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142875
142877
>>142874
He watches her as she goes so he can observe his hoofwork. He let's out a chuckle before getting up so he can gather the bedsheets for washing.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142877
142878
>>142875
He can indeed see his hoofwork dripping down her leg. She disappears into the bathroom.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142878
142880
>>142877
While she does so, he goes to wash the bedsheets, and take a shower himself.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142879
hopes to continue soon
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142880
142881
>>142878
Jubilosa leaves the shower to Silver.

The shower could use a bit more room and style. Silver also hasn't seen a washer and dryer anywhere in the house.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142881
142882
>>142880
Is the house going to need some upgrades? It's going to need some upgrades. Oh well, it's shower time for Silver. He's got a lot of, well, Silver on him.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142882
142883
>>142881
At least the water works. Silver is able to wash what is needed off of him, and he has access to a variety of shampoos
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142883
142884
>>142882
Anything nice smelling?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142884
142885
>>142883
A citrus smell. Orange rinds
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142885
142886
>>142884
Ooo, that's a good one. Alright, after a shower and other bathroom duties, Silver looks throughout the lot on the off chance there's a washer/dryer hookup.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142886
142887
>>142885
Nothing on the second floor. Mala is still in his room, Jubilosa is in the master bedroom, and Khoi has retreated downstairs. There is no hookup downstairs, either
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142887
142891
>>142886
That may make it expensive to try to install them, then. Silver decides to check in with Khoi.

"Hey, you have not seen anything to wash laundry with around, have you? Washboard, bucket, that kind of thing?"
Amber Sunset
dd09614
?
No.142889
142890
Looking forward to playing again!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142890
>>142889
Same!
Anonymous
46af373
?
No.142891
142892 142894
>>142887
She looks up at him from the seat in the living room

“Under the house. There are machines.”
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142892
142895
>>142891
"Thank you!"

He turns to leave, but before doing so looks back at Khoi.

"Hey, what would you think of you and I going out tomorrow? Kind of like date?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142894
142895
>>142891
I think we left off here.
>>142816
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142895
142896 142900
>>142894
The doctor is blood red unicorn with a combed back mud brown mane wearing a wrinkled white lab coat and glasses that cover deep blue eyes with hex-shaped pupils, though the glasses appear to be more like safety goggles than focus lenses. His barrel is rather large, and indeed he is larger than either Spark or the Blackwood doctor.

>>142892
She moves her head back, and her eyes become wide
"Oh... uh... where?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142896
142897
>>142895
Spark goes over to talk with the Blackwood doctor.
"How's it look?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142897
142898
>>142896
"Uh, well, they are accepting him here. There's definitely a growth and some wasting. They will do a biopsy to examine him."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142898
142899
>>142897
"Have they mentioned if they have any feeling either way of his chances at this stage?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142899
142904
>>142898
"He... he wouldn't yet. Not until they have the illness 'confirmed.'"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142900
142901
>>142895
"I do not know exactly where, but I was thinking about taking you out for dinner and then maybe seeing what movies are all about."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142901
142902
>>142900
"Oh. A movie. That sounds nice."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142902
142903
>>142901
He smiles.

"So, it is date?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142903
142906
>>142902
She smiles, and places a hoof up to cover part of her face

"Yes..."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142904
142905
>>142899
"Do you feel he has a good chance?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142905
142907
>>142904
"I..."

He looks over at the doctor, at Miskobag, and then at Wabishki. Then he leans in closer to Spark, and whispers in his ear.

"No. I don't."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142906
142908
>>142903
He does a little happy jump.

"Yes! Thank you!"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142907
142908
>>142905
"Disappointing to hear. I have to hold out for hope though."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142908
142909 142949
>>142906
Looking away
"Well, I... I have some concerns."
Then looking back to Silver
"But I will give the thought a chance."

>>142907
"I think it's better to keep expectations low. You don't get mad when others do the best they can and it's not enough, you're not as sad when things go wrong. And if you're wrong, you'll be happy."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142909
142910
>>142908
"An interesting way to view it."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142910
142911
>>142909
"Be a doctor for a while, and you'll look at it that way too. You get surprised sometimes, yes, but surprises can go both ways. But you don't want patients and loved ones to have the wrong expectations."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142911
142912
>>142910
"Hmm... I guess so."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142912
142913
>>142911
In this time, the doctor continues talking to the wolves. Miskobag lays down, eyes and ears focused on the doctor, while Makade stands. Wabishki's ears twitch as she sits down, her tail curled around her.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142913
142914
>>142912
Spark wonders how he could help. He feels a bit powerless in this situation, as most would.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142914
142915
>>142913
Before Spark, the doctor explains that they will proceed to a biopsy shortly. The procedure will take some number of hours and no one who isn't a doctor will be allowed to be present for the procedure itself.

Waabishki's mouth hangs partly open in concern, while Miskobag and Makade listen.

After some time, the creatures are told it is time for them to leave Miskobag
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142915
142916
>>142914
"Alright. We need to give them space to work."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142916
142917
>>142915
Makade walks out confidently carrying his postage. Waabishki walks out a bit more slowly, and with her tail down.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142917
142918
>>142916
Spark follows.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142918
142919
>>142917
The doctor walks out, and happens to ask

"Hello, little pony. You are with them?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142919
142920
>>142918
"I am."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142920
142921
>>142919
"Out of towners, it seems... Well, my name is Hill Air. I will help as I can, but right now it's just a matter of waiting on a small surgery. Call back at the number on the phone book at 7 PM."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142921
142922
>>142920
"Thank you."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142922
142923
>>142921
"Oh, and what is his package there? It looks like a leg brace container."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142923
142924
>>142922
"Yeah. I hope you don't mind. It was empty and propped up over there next to the trash. My friend there had something to pack up to store, so he helped himself."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142924
142925
>>142923
"Uh... Okay then. Well, good luck."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142925
142926
>>142924
Spark somehow got out of that one and heads out with the others.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142926
142927
>>142925
Waabishki walks out, looking worried.
"What do we do now?" She asks
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142927
142928
>>142926
"We need to find a way to pass the time and relax. Got any ideas?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142928
142929
>>142927
"Well..." She pulls her lips back.

"We could wait here, right?"

The doctor adds,
"Even if we know what the illness is, they may want Miskobag to stay overnight."

Waabishki looks down, then up, and says
"Makade said he smuggled a letter out of Blackwood, from his parents who said they live in town. We could stay there, maybe?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142929
142930
>>142928
"I think staying at a friendly place might be best in a strange city."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142930
142931 142932
>>142929
"Yes." She nods.

"That sounds right."

The doctor says:
"I would like to go visit my own family... But forgive me if I would not like everyone staying there."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142931
>>142930
"I understand. But first, we get our friends to their house."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142932
142933
>>142930
"Well... I suppose I can help you with that." He answers
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142933
142934
>>142932
"Glad to hear it. Do we know exactly where it is, or are we going to search the neighborhood?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142934
142935
>>142933
Waabishki:
"Makade knows where it is."
She looks over at Makade, who flops his ears, and winces

She continues,
"You know where it is, right? Didn't they say in the letter?"

Makade:
"Do we have to go?"

Waabishki:
"Well I think it would be best. They would be friendly, right?"

Makade respond
"Ugh, yes, most likely. Fine then, They moved into a location on Rainey street. 325 Rainey Street. I haven't been there."

The doctor:
"I knw vaguely where that is. At least, where Rainey Street is."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142935
142936
>>142934
"Alright. Remember we are avoiding being stopped and questioned, especially with a weapon on us."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142936
142937
>>142935
The Doctor:
"Yes. Yes, very much. The location is still fairly far away. Several miles, I mean. You could walk it if you wanted to. I don't know what Whinnyapolis looks like in the occupation, but I know the main roads. We can go down Hinnypin until it gets to Pine, or do a few twists down 15th and Saltberry. The former is a more mainline road, and the latter is through less commercial areas of town."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142937
142938
>>142936
"We might as well set off now if it is that far out."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142938
142939
>>142937
"Um... any preference for which way?"
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142939
142940
>>142938
"Do you think the twists will help avoid patrols?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142940
142941
>>142939
"Well, the main roads will almost certainly have more Changeling gendarmes, and maybe even checkpoints. But it will have more ponies and... other creatures in general. The back way will likely have fewer of both."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142941
142942
>>142940
"Fewer of both is preferred. Less questions means less chances to be reported."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142942
142943
>>142941
"Well, alright. We can go east to try to get there"

The ponies and wolves leave down stairs and outside, and the doctor directs them onto the road north.

Roll die
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142943
142944
>>142942
[1d20 = 4]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142944
142945
>>142943
They don't go particularly far before a police stallion walks by. he is marked as belonging to the WPD

[1d4 = 4]
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142945
142946
>>142944
Spark waves the others to hide off to the side for a moment.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142946
142947
>>142945
The wolves peel off to the side, while the doctor moves back and forth, as if confused about what to do.

The Police stallion slows down, looking over towards Spark and the doctor, clearly taking interest in the group. He's coffee brown, and wears a dark blue uniform.
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142947
142948
>>142946
"We need to visit a business to get an alibi for the box."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142948
142975
>>142947
"I don't think we have time for that" the doctor says

The Police Stallion walks up to Spark and the doctor.
"What are you up to tonight?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142949
142950
>>142908
Silver stops his celebration midway through to give Khoi a concerned look.

"Mind sharing what those concerns are?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142950
142951
>>142949
"Well..." She looks down

"You are... you are... you are older than me. Then there is that you don't desire the noble path. I know most ponies would not but... the difference is there. And then there is Jubilosa. You are youxia. I admire that. But these problems... they are much to overcome."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142951
142952
>>142950
"Да, I see these problems, but they can be overcome. I may not be ideal kirin, but I can show you what ideal Silver looks like."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142952
142953
>>142951
She returns a restrained smile
"I would like to see that."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142953
142954
>>142952
He smiles back.

"You will see at least some of him on our date, tomorrow. You will not regret it."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142954
142955
>>142953
She moves her hoof, formerly before her mouth, and moves it in a small wave to Silver
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142955
142956
>>142954
Silver waves back, before going to find the washer and dryer she mentioned under the house.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142956
142957
>>142955
Silver goes down the stairs to the outside, and looks under the building. To the right of the center is a small enclosed room. It's left-most walls are supported on each corner by wooden beams that stand in the middle of the home, and seem to keep it up. It's walls generally, however, do not seem to bare weight, as they are composed of horizontal planks that if anything, seem thin and weaker than standard construction. This little room has one door on the left to enter, which has a simple lock on it. To the left of the room is a dirt section evidently intended to allow parking a cart, an automobile, or even a boat if desired.

Presumably, the refrigerator Silver bought is down here as well.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142957
142959
>>142956
"Locked?"

Silver decides to try out the house key on the lock.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142959
142960
>>142957
>>142957
The standard house key works. It opens to a small room that has naked pipes coming from above and down, what looks like a water heater on the side, a floor that is mostly concrete but has a square of wood in one section, walls that are plain board though with what look almost like rungs in the middle, a little empty space mostly closer to the road, an outlet on one of the large support beams (the one nearer the ocean and the center of the house), and most importantly, a washer and a dryer.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142960
142961
>>142959
Excellent! Silver definitely goes back upstairs to look for laundry detergent, and to gather the bedsheets for laundry.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142961
142962
>>142960
The sheets are moved downstairs easily enough. There is one small container of detergent in the utility room, but none upstairs.

Khoi comments on this process
"I can wash it. If I can find out how to work the machines..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142962
142963
>>142961
Silver actually blushes a little when Khoi suggests it.

"Eh...are you sure? There is quite lot of, well, me on these."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142963
142964
>>142962
This makes her pause, throw her hooves up, and close her eyes

"I'll let you do it."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
?
No.142964
142965
>>142963
Silver nods.

"It would be appreciated if you put them in dryer after they are done washing, though."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142965
142966
>>142964
"... Alright"

She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
29383ca
?
No.142966
142967
>>142965
He smiles.

"Thank you."

Alright, time to set the sheets to wash.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142967
142968
>>142966
It's rather fortunate these things exist. It's simple enough to load the washer, add detergent, and wait
Silver "The Floof" Sword
29383ca
?
No.142968
142969
>>142967
Definitely. What wonderful times Silver lives in. It's turned on, right?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142969
142970
>>142968
Yes. No. Wait. Okay, so there's a button there. No, that one doesn't work. What about that button? No. You have to turn the knob first. Okay, now press the button. That seems to work. OH GOD, IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE! Wait. That's just how it works. Got it!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
?
No.142970
142971
>>142969
"Whew! Like magic. Clean those up really well, machine!"

He pats the top of the running machine, then returns upstairs to see how/what Jubilosa is doing.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142971
142972
>>142970
Jubilosa has gone outside onto the balcony. She leans over, looking at the bay.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
?
No.142972
142973
>>142971
Silver joins her, standing up on his hindlegs and drapping his forelegs over the rail.

"Well, sheets have been set to wash. How is your rump doing?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142973
142974
>>142972
She looks back, and grins at Silver's words
"It's a good pain" she answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
?
No.142974
142976
>>142973
"As long as it is good, I suppose."

He rubs his head up against her.

"It was rather erotic watching you go to bathroom. Your butt looked like cream puff."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142975
142976 142979
>>142948
"The doctor and I, as witnesses, are helping these two wolves here take their documentation for the passing of their father back home. They are far too upset to handle any legal work at the moment."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142976
142977 142980
>>142975
He looks closely at the two wolves, who are further away
"And where is home?"

Roll bluff

>>142974
"Pfft!"
She giggles at this
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
?
No.142977
142978 142979
>>142976
"Just a couple more miles from here. A long walk for such a day, but that's life."
[1d20+3 = 12]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
?
No.142978
142979
>>142977
[1d20+1 = 5]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142979
142984
>>142977
>>142978
>>142975
The police stallion looks away from the group, and down the curved road, back the direction the creatures came from, and back to the hospital. Then he looks back to Spark.

"I see. Well, be back before nightfall. Curfew begins at 7 PM."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
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No.142980
142983
>>142976
He giggles with her. Once it's passed, he looks up into her eyes.

"Anyways, why I am here: would you like to go on date later today?"
Amber Sunset
486b3ac
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No.142981
142983 142984
Where did we leave off?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142983
142985 142986
>>142980
She smiles at him in a nearly devious sort of way

"Sure"

>>142981
A trickle of ponies pass by, not stopping to talk to Amber

Two Diamond Dogs arrive
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.142984
142988 142989
>>142979
Spark nods and motions the rest forward.
>>142981
Hi again!
Amber Sunset
486b3ac
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No.142985
142988
>>142983
"Hello. Would you like a table for two?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
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No.142986
142988
>>142983
He smiles brightly.

"What do you think of dinner and visit to spa?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142988
142989 142990 142991
>>142985
"For two?" One of them says in that strange, high pitched voice Diamond Dogs are known for. He's taller than Amber by a pretty massive margin and has a wide chin and rather long lips. The diamond dog with him is clearly a female, and has a longer muzzle and thinner head.

"No. More will come" he answers

>>142986
"A Spa?" She asks, her smile now indicating pleasure

>>142984
Both wolves come forward, closer to Spark. The doctor has an awkward smile, while Makade keeps his beloved box close

Doctor:
"that was unsettling"
Amber Sunset
486b3ac
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No.142989
142992
>>142984
Hi!

>>142988
"Oh, that's alright. There's a table near the front here…" she says as she gives them one of Melon's remaining tables.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
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No.142990
142992
>>142988
He nods.

"I can find nice, upscale spa for us that has couple sessions. We can go through all of their offerings together."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.142991
142992
>>142988
"Yep. And a curfew at 7? Madness."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142992
142993 142996 142997
>>142989
The diamond dogs take a seat, taking notice that they are fairly near another table of diamond dogs

A mare, a younger mare, and a zebra colt(?) enter

>>142990
"Hmmm...." She looks up

"I've never experienced that."

>>142991
"Well, that's a Changeling requirement. They change the times sometimes. But yeah..."
Amber Sunset
486b3ac
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No.142993
142994
>>142992
"Erm, hello, you're not…together, are you?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142994
142995
>>142993
"Yes." The younger mare says, with a hoof placed on the colt
Amber Sunset
486b3ac
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No.142995
142999
>>142994
She blinks, as if in surprise. "Okay…"
Are there any tables left?
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
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No.142996
142999
>>142992
"Me neither, but I can not think of better way to experience it for first time than with you."
Shimmering Spark
0ce3bcc
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No.142997
142998
>>142992
Spark continues down the road. What all is there to see? Is the city starting to decay with the ponies under lockdown, or are they forced to upkeep?
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142998
>>142997
This is a little hard to tell. The road Spark went down is not a commercial avenue with shops along the side, but rather a curving road where in most areas the land on the left is higher than on the right. There are occasionally apartment buildings, warehouses, and less often shops, although these tend to have parking for carts. Most buildings are brick, no more than three stories, and almost everything except the road surface has at least some cover of snow. There is some smoke from chimneys and more than one cart passes by, not stopping or looking back. No buildings seen thus far have obvious signs of being hit by artillery.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142999
143002
>>142996
"The first time is always special." She says. "It would be nice to experience it with you."

>>142995
A few minutes
Anonymous
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No.143001
New Thread!

>>143000 →
Silver "The Floof" Sword
953845a
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No.143002
>>142999
"Heheheh."

He rubs his head against her.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.143120
wonders when will play next