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Occupied Equestria - Vale of Tears
Anonymous
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No.141000
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Continuing
1365 replies and 10 files omitted.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142179
142180
>>142176
He smiles at her.

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

>>142178
They take seats.

One stallion and three mares enter
Amber Sunset
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No.142181
>>142180
"Hello! What can I get for you?"
Anonymous
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No.142182
142184
>>142180
"A table" the lone stallion answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142183
142185
>>142180
"What about things other than philosophy of sex? Things such as how it is performed and like?"
Amber Sunset
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No.142188
142189 142191
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>>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
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No.142189
142190
>>142188
With a small smile, she looks over to Mustard Trim to see how he's doing.
Anonymous
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No.142190
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>>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
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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
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No.142192
142193
>>142190
Amber feels a pang of guilt upon seeing his expression.
Anonymous
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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
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No.142194
142196
>>142193
Her reaction, particularly to his second answer, confuses Silver.

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

"Maybe it has different word in our language?"

>>142195
[1d2 = 1]
Anonymous
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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
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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
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No.142199
142201
>>142198
"Uh...."
Amber Sunset
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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
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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
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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
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No.142203
142205
>>142202
"Good evening…erm, are you return customers?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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No.142204
142205
>>142202
Silver continues to wait for a response from Khoi.
Anonymous
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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
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No.142206
142207
>>142205
"Is that yes? No? You have other question you want to ask?"
Anonymous
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No.142207
142209
>>142206
"I... I figured I'd learn when i had a partner..."
Amber Sunset
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No.142208
142210
>>142205
"Oh, have I met you at Miss Sewn's store?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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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
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No.142210
142211 142212
>>142208
"Nah no no... Who is miss 'Sewn'?"
He looks unconvinced himself

>>142209
"Well... why not?"
Amber Sunset
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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
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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
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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
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No.142214
142215
>>142213
Silver tilts his head at the kirin in front of him.

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

Anonymous
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No.142217
142221
>>142216
"Nah, it's the bar for us." He smiles, and tips his hat
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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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
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No.142219
142220
>>142218
"She is female" She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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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
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No.142221
142222
>>142217
"Oh, of course! Right this way."
Anonymous
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No.142222
142223 142224
Spoilered
Still best pony

>>142220
"I know Jubilosa better" she answers

>>142221
He goes back to the bar
Amber Sunset
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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
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No.142224
142225
>>142222
Agreed.

"Alright then. What if you got to know me better?"
Anonymous
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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
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No.142226
142227
>>142225
He smiles back.

"What would you like to know?"
Anonymous
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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
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No.142228
142229
>>142227
Silver looks a little saddened by this answer.

"Alright..."
Anonymous
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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
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No.142230
142231
>>142229
Silver nods.

"Storm Warning. She and I were together for 18 or so years, and had three foals together."
Anonymous
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No.142231
142233
>>142230
She tilts her head
"But you are alone now."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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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
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No.142234
142236
>>142233
She blinks, and uses her legs to press herself up, so that she is sitting up.
Amber Sunset
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No.142235
142237
>>142225
Amber thinks she's ready, at any rate.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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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
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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
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No.142238
142239
>>142237
"Oh, hello. Are you all together?"
Anonymous
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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
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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
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No.142241
142246
>>142240
Her long, leonine tail moves down.

"And you feel regret?"
Amber Sunset
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No.142242
142243 142244
>>142239
She asks if any would like a table on the surprisingly comfortable patio or at the bar.
Anonymous
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No.142243
>>142242
Totally comfortable on a rainy day in late January
[1d2 = 1] [1d2 = 2]
[1d2 = 2] [1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No.142249
142250
>>142247
Amber is slightly taken aback. "Woah, are they all your foals?" she asks in an easygoing tone.
Anonymous
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No.142257
142258
>>142256
"Ah. I can understand feeling."
Anonymous
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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
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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
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No.142260
142261 142263
>>142256
One of the restaurant's high tables will have to donate its chairs.
Anonymous
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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
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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
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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
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No.142264
142266 142267
>>142263
What a relief!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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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
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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
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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
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No.142268
142269
>>142266
Should've gone for the patio option.

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

[1d2 = 2]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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No.142271
142272
>>142270
"What is wrong with the bathrooms?" She asked
Silver "The Floof" Sword
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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
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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
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No.142274
142276
>>142273
Melon Mangrove has one free table at the moment... not enough to combine into two
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142275
142285
>>142272
She nods
"I see"
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
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No.142276
142277
>>142274
"Would you be interested in our patio? It's comfortable with a fire outside."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142277
142278
>>142276
One of the mares scrunches
"It's cold and wet."
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
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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
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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
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No.142280
142281 142282
>>142279
[1d20+4 = 19]
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142281
>>142280
>>142279
And now...

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

"But only because I've been craving goulash."
Amber Sunset
c458ad3
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No.142283
142284
>>142282
"I know you'll like it here! The ghoul-lash is delicious."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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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
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No.142285
142286
>>142275
"I suppose such material thoughs are not considered virtuous in Ngua Nam?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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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
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No.142288
142289
>>142286
"Ohhhh. Yes, that is definitely case. It is much nicer than anywhere else I have lived, certainly."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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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
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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
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No.142291
142292
>>142290
“It’s nice.” She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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No.142293
142294
>>142292
She looks up and around
“Like what?” She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.142294
142306
>>142293
He chuckles.

"Well, I suppose that would be up to you. It is your room, after all."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142306
142314
>>142294
"I've never had my own room before..." She says
Amber Sunset
dad7688
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No.142307
142345
>>142284
What is ghoul-lash anyway?
Fantasy Play
87a100c
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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
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No.142310
>>142309
>Mostly
As in 90% entertaining. I like it, alright.
Amber Sunset
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No.142311
142313
>>142309
Alright, nice to hear from you and I wish you the best!
Anonymous
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No.142312
142313
>>142309
Hello!

Why don't you describe what you want in more detail?
Anonymous
87a100c
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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
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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
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No.142315
142316
>>142313
Well, what is "classical adventure"?
Anonymous
87a100c
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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
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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
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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
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No.142333
142345
I wonder when our next session will be.
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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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
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No.142346
142347
>>142345
"You could still bring whatever you get with you if you ever decide to move."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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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
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No.142348
142349
>>142347
He smiles.

"I can help you with that problem."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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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
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No.142350
142351
>>142349
He maintains his smile.

"Does not mean I can not help more."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142351
142352
>>142350
"How... how so?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.142352
142353
>>142351
"I do not mind giving help to nice people. Doubly so for as nice as you are, Khoi."
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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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
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No.142354
142355
>>142353
He tilts his head in response.

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

"That is why you sought job with Black Cauldron, yes?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142357
142358
>>142356
"Yes." She nods
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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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
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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
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No.142361
142362
>>142360
"So.... how do I make friends here? In foreign land."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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No.142363
142364
>>142362
"Friendship candidates?" She asks, tilting her head to the side
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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No.142365
142366
>>142364
"Sure." She says
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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No.142367
142368
>>142366
"Uh... I don't know... I haven't lived in a foreign land before."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No.142377
142378
>>142376
"Did you..... abandon fighting?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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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
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No.142381
142382
>>142380
She nods

"And you will continue as a fighter?" She asks
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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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
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No.142385
142386
>>142384
She nods, and for the moment, is out of questions.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.142386
142387
>>142385
"You asked about my openness to talk about sex at breakfast table?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142387
142388
>>142386
She blinks, with something of a stunned expression

"Yes..."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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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
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No.142390
142391
>>142389
"What is wrong?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142391
142392
>>142390
"Oh, just..." She does not finish her sentence
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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No.142393
142394
>>142392
She doesn't say anything, but maintains that awkward grin
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.142394
142395
>>142393
The unicorn has a troubled look on his face, not matching her awkward grin with a smile.

"Khoi?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142395
142396
>>142394
"Yes?" She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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No.142397
142398
>>142396
"Well, it's... not breakfast conversation in Ngua Nam." She sats
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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No.142399
142400
>>142398
"I will discuss it with my husband." She answers
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.142400
142401
>>142399
"Hmm...alright. What would you think of me as your husband? How would I size up?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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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
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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
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No.142403
142404
>>142402
"You.... want... me?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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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
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No.142406
142493
>>142345
Well, that's a relief!
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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No.142408
142409
I have to sleep now, unfortunately

>>142407
"But... you two..." She does not complete the sentence
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.142409
142414
>>142408
"Had sex?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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No.142414
142415
>>142409
"..... Yes."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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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
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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
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No.142417
142418
>>142416
"If it was one, universal truth, then why would it be in dispute all across world?"
Anonymous
b26fd2c
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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
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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
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No.142421
142422
>>142420
"I am aware." She says. "And it can be bad in other areas as well."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
2847c37
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No.142422
142423
>>142421
"Does that mean we should give it up entirely?"