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Occupied Equestria: Day 4
Anonymous
xRY9C
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No.79000
79002 79006 79010
Welcome to the latest thread of Occupied Equestria. Set six years after season 6, it presents an alternative history where Chrysalis chose a different approach to her second attack on Equestria. The Changelings have conquered half of Equestria, while an Equestrian splinter colony - soured to Princesses notion of harmony with all creatures thank to their dealing with griffins - Invaded and took the other half. In Baltimare and the Equestruan Southlands, the magic of friendship has weakened, as Communists, Changeling infiltrators, Fascists, gangs, and even ancient necormancers and dark gods threaten the city and the surrounding regions. This role play is based in large part upon the Equestria at War mod for Hearts of Iron 4, and uses D&d 3.5e mechanics.

In the latest episode, we are starting day 4. Ash is finally getting to sleep after dealing with foals that scarified animals to evil gods, Iron is disappointed to find that the only sex he is getting is in his dreams, Dark Star has declined to have sex, Onxy has discovered the joys of socialized medicine, I don’t know what Spark is doing, and Silver has discovered that when you don’t complete a quest, you don’t get paid for it
1764 replies and 42 files omitted.
Shimmering Spark
u79o1
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No.79623
79624
>>79622
"Right. Lead the way."
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79624
79630 79633
>>79623
Silver does so, looking for the Holy place he visited on the previous night.
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79625
79626
>>79616
"im not sure how long it will take to clear out the quarry but if im not out around 10. that would be cause for alarm."
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79626
79627 79628
>>79621
The food comes first, fried plantains and simple water

>>79625
"Oh, so it's a simple morning job is it? I guess it's no harder than my work"
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79627
79629
>>79626
"I thank you, Blanche." He grabs the one of the plantains and eats it, savouring this new, exotic food item.
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79628
79629
>>79626
"Its most likely going to take multiple days..."
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79629
79630 79631 79634
>>79628
"I see. Well, maybe I'll be able to help you at some point"

>>79627
It seems like Iron has had relatively little experience with cooked and spiced foods. It has a sweet flavor and a soft texture
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79630
>>79629
>>79624

Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79631
79639
>>79629
"I would enjoy that. i love watching you shoot things."
Dark Star Smiles at her
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
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No.79632
I need to step out. Will be back later
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79633
79635
>>79624
He is able to find the Cathedral of Saint Eligius on his map, and walk there
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79634
79639
>>79629
Iron chews it with gusto, feeling the sweetness of the food on his tongue. He gulps it in. "Wow, this food is really good." He then grabs the plantains by chunks, a little too eagerly, and munches them down rather quickly until all plantains are gone into his stomach. After this, he drinks all of the water in one gulp. "Ah~ That did the trick." Iron looks at Blanche. "That was great! Who made this food?"
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79635
79636 79639
>>79633
Silver steps into the Cathedral once he arrives, intent on looking either for Father Maren, or somepony who can get him.
Shimmering Spark
u79o1
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No.79636
79637
>>79635
Spark follows.
"So, you said you know somepony here?"
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79637
79638
>>79636
"Yes, Father Maren. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to undead. He is one who cured Dark Star of his infliction."
Shimmering Spark
u79o1
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No.79638
>>79637
"Ah. I owe him my thanks then."
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79639
79640 79642 79643
>>79634
Blanch comes up to him with another very familiar looking Zebra. Black Cauldron, by the looks of her smile, is both Awkward about about what happened yesterday, and somewhat pleased to see that he came now

"My talent for mixing things extends to spices, you know. But that would be Onyen"

>>79635
There is no pony there immediately to great him

>>79631
"Silly Dark Star. My deeds are not meant to be witnessed"
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79640
79641
>>79639
"Ha. i suppose not."
Dark Star gives her a hug
"i gotta get going,blue."
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79641
79645
>>79640
*hugged pegasus noises*
She very soft and fluffy. She smells like Lavender... or is that himself

"We'll meet again, soon enough. I have work to do"
Silver
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No.79642
79646
>>79639
He looks around the Cathedral, starting to get worried that nopony is there.
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79643
79644 79646
>>79639
Iron waves "Hey Cauldron! Nice to see you again. Your tip really did the trick." Iron pulls out 100 bits and hands them over to Blanche. "Here, you and Onyen deserve it." He motions for Cauldron to sit down on his table. "I remember you made some potions as a side business and I want to buy some, if you can notice the bruises on me." Iron pulls up his chin, remember that sick uppercut Rover gave him.
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79644
>>79643
*remembering
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79645
79646
>>79641
"Be safe, i love you blue."
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79646
79647 79649 79651
>>79642
There's no pony there. It's an empty building. Wait.

A somewhat fat colt/stallion comes out wearing white clothes. His voice is kind of high, and he seems very happy to see Silver and his friends
"Hi! Do you need something? Sundew should be back any minute. Do you need a prayer? Incense?"

>>79643

>>79645
She bluches, and moves her head back, while her tail curls around her sitting in the seat

"D'aww, Dark Star. You're so sweet"

>>79643
She takes a seat, and you can see on her face that she's a bit uncertain
"I make some, yes, and could even make more. What do you need?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79647
79648
>>79646
"ah i try. ill see you later."
Dark Star hugs her one last time and then heads for the door
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79648
79652
>>79647
She seems to make a squeaking noise when hugged
"I'll see you"
And Dark Star leaves
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79649
79650
>>79646
Silver lets out a sigh of relief. "We were looking for Father Maren. We are going to clear undead from Curwhinny farm, and we seek his knowledge on ways to most easily dispatch undead." He scratches the back of his neck as he thinks. "We are also looking for nun. She is kirin, sort of like dragon-pony hybrid, with bodyguard, who is Chincoteague stallion from jungles. I have heard she also has been asking around for information as to whereabouts of lost foals. I am not sure if you have heard of this nun."
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79650
79655
>>79649
Iron is presumably a different tribe that is much further south...

"Undead. Kirin. Are you dehydrated? My name is Slow Burn, by the way, I am the Deacon here"
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79651
79653 79654
>>79646
Iron smiles. "Good. But I am going to ask for many potions here, so I suspect it is going to get long if you need to make the potions now. Be sure to stop me if there is any issue with the potions asked." Iron inhales and lists off the equivalent of 4 potions of cure moderate wounds, 3 potions of barkskin +2, and 8 potions of cure light wounds.
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79652
79654
>>79648
Dark Star Heils a taxi
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79653
79654
>>79651
"Actually, make it 6 potions for healing small wounds," Iron corrects
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79654
79656 79657
>>79651
>>79653
"That's quite a few potions... I guess I can see what I have in stock. Is that all you need?"

>>79652
One arrives quickly enough
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79655
79658
>>79650
All he knows about Iron is that he's from the jungles, so he's just assuming he is from that tribe.
"No, I can assure you I have had plenty of fluids today already. I am pleased to meet you, Deacon Slow Burn." Silver look from one side of the Cathedral to the other before continuing. "I assume, then, that Father Maren is not present. And that you have not heard of this kirin pony."
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79656
79658
>>79654
He Gets in and says "Can i get a ride to the parish church?"
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79657
79658
>>79654
Iron nods.

Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79658
79659 79660 79663 79672
>>79655
"I... Don't know what a Kirin is. Who are you looking for? Father Maren should be here. He always stays in the back"

reee the Chincoteague are from the Hayseed forests.... eh, it really doesn't matter that much. It's like the difference between Aztecs and Cherokee. The only people who would give a shit about the distinction are people who aren't white, and people who care about history. To all other white people, they are just small-pox fodder

>>79656
"Do you mean the mother church, Saint Eligius?"

>>79657
"Alright... I'll go check my stock. You could also order more food"
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79659
79661
>>79658
Iron chuckles. "Maybe I can buy for you too if you want."
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79660
79661
>>79658
He nods. "Can you point me in direction of Father Maren, then?"

Blame it on Silver, then.
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79661
79662 79664
>>79659
She looks at him with uncertainty, but then lays back
"I'll take you up on that offer, then. What is it you are needing potions for anyways"

>>79660
"Oh! Yes."

He goes towards the back, or rather, runs towards it
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79662
79665 79667
>>79661
Silver is a bit confused as to why he seems so...excitable, but he follows as best as he can.
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79663
79667
>>79658
is that the one?
"I think so. its the one close to the old Farm houses."
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79664
79667
>>79661
Iron smiles. "Well, I need to heal up fast for today. I need to protect the client I told you about. Fighting a diamond dog in a boxing match does that to you. As for other potions, I may need it for later for the job." Iron ponders. "What do you usually order? I have no clue how any of the food taste like."
Shimmering Spark
u79o1
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No.79665
79666
>>79662
Spark follows a bit more calmly, glass still by his side. He wonders if this place would forbid such a thing. He quickly moves it between himself and the deacon.
Shimmering Spark
u79o1
?
No.79666
>>79665
I wrote that wrong, but you know what I mean, away from between himself and deacon
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79667
79668 79669 79685
>>79663
"I'll take that as a 'yes'." He drives him to the Cathedral quickly enough

>>79662
"Hey Father Maren! Father Maren! There is a pony here who said something about Kirin and undead and some other things. I didn't really follow but he wants to see you"
He is well ahead of Silver

>>79664
"I see. You should probably change that. I like the Abacha, or Okra soup"
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79668
79671
>>79667
Iron nods. "I shall order two of Okra soup and water for both of us, then. I suppose the 100 bits should cover both the plantains and these next two dishes, right?"
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79669
79671
>>79667
Silver starts to be somewhat amused by this Deacon's energy. He calls out to him. "If you would just wait for us for one minute, it would be much simpler ordeal, you know?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
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No.79670
Back
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79671
79673 79674
>>79668
Blanche takes the order down, as well as some instructions from Cauldron that seem to pertain to preparing.... something

"Sure. So protecting this client of yours has you boxing Diamond Dogs? Interesting"

>>79669
"What did you say? Ooh! I found him! He was sleeping apparently"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
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No.79672
79675
>>79658
They're all still ponies though, right?
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79673
79675
>>79671
Annnnnnnd Silver is no longer so amused. "...Just...be quiet, we will be there shortly." He continues making his way towards the source of the voice, wondering how the Deacon made it so far ahead.
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79674
79675
>>79671
Iron shakes his head. "I actually was getting very bored with the job I picked up, so I decided to brush up on my right hoof and have a little brawl. You could say I did it for fun." Iron smiles. "Like you may go for a drink with friends or something." Iron lays back on his chair. "That dog Rover sure has some technique, it was a pretty close fight, but I barely won."
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79675
79676 79677 79678
>>79672
I think all natives of the Equestrian Southwest are Earth ponies, or something like that

>>79674
"Well that sounds like you alright. Getting bored not fighting. Wait. Which Rover?"

>>79673
'Hey Father! It's after 8, and time to get up. These two need you for something involving.... Queering? Wait, that's not right. Kirin! That's what he called them. He needs you to help with Kirin"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
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No.79676
79679 79680
>>79675
What separates "Natives" from other ponies, if all ponies are from the Equestrian continent?
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79677
>>79675
Silver groans. How far ahead did this pony manage to get?
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79678
79680
>>79675
"Rover de Marquise, or something like that. Do you know him?" Iron cocks one eyebrow.
Iron OOC
QY7ud
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No.79679
79680
>>79676
They should be stronger and bigger on average than normal ponies, meaning they should have exceptional strength and constitution stats as by race.
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79680
79681 79682 79683
>>79678
"De Marquis! I thought that may have been him. Yes, he does fights fairly regularly"

>>79676
They are settlers that proceeded the migration of the tribes in the Windigo crisis. Go study history in character to learn more

>>79679
Except that they are still Earth Ponies, not something else entirely
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
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No.79681
79686
>>79680
No call to action. All Ash would be concerned about would be that they're ponies.
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79682
79692 79693
>>79680
What the GM said.
Iron is surpised. "Huh. How do you know him? Do you watch fights at the bar?"
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79683
79686
>>79680
After some more walking, Silver finally comes across the Deacon and Father Maren.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
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No.79684
79686 79698
What time is it in game?
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79685
79686
>>79667
"Do you know any songs?"
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79686
79687 79688 79690
>>79681
Then don't ask questions about it

>>79685
I'm guessing he asks the Taxi driver
"What?"

Also he would arrive more quickly than basically any other character

>>79683
Father Maren walks in, rubbing his eyes and putting on his glasses, while Slow burn is bouncing in place. "What is it you need" he asks kind of groggily.

>>79684
Definitely after 7 AM, as that is the time the mass would end
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79687
>>79686
Okay then.
Sister Ash would be doing chores and whatnot until Iron got back, possibly visiting Abby Willows at noon-ish.
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79688
79691
>>79686
"you know, songs."
Anonymous
e1p5T
?
No.79689
>onyx continues to follow everyone around
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79690
79691
>>79686
"That is one weird pony..." With that thought passing through his mind, Silver clears his throat. "Hello, Father Maren. I am sorry for having awakened you. My compatriots and I, we are going back to Curwhinny farm, to finish job, and dispatch undead from area. We are hoping that you might be able to provide guidance as to best way to do this, or perhaps let us know of weakness we may exploit."

"In addition, we are looking for somepony. She is kirin nun, with native bodyguard. I have heard she was asking around about lost foals. I hope you have heard something about where we might find her."
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79691
79692 79695 79696
>>79688
"I... Yes, I know songs"

>>79690
"You didn't think one scare of becoming a Ghast was enough? You want more now? Very well... And I don't know any queereens"
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79692
>>79691
>>79682
*cough cough*
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79693
79694
>>79682
"I have watched and guarded many fights, yes. He is a popular contender in the city"
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79694
79697
>>79693
"So I heard. He is pretty good." Iron ponders and leans in closer to Cauldron, almost whispering. "How was your day with the gang? Any gossip going around it? Apart from the whole 'ship stealing' business."
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79695
79697
>>79691
"So that is what they are called...no matter. We are in need of Bits, and it is not good idea to allow undead to continue their existence. I do not relish thought of them escaping into city..."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79696
79697
>>79691
"Would you Sing one on the way?"
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79697
79699 79701 79702
>>79694
"Yes, very serious gossip, and it does relate to the ship stealing business. There is a general belief that Pransisco organized the heist. At the very least they thing some of his men did. There is also some claim of a 'slaughter king' which is generally dismissed as nonsense or a false report, but some think that this may be the alias of some unknown figure looking to make a name for himself"

>>79696
He turns on the automobile Radio. "There is no such thing" by Frank Sintrotta plays

>>79695
"I see. Leave evil long sealed away where it lies. But if you must disturb it, bring somepony with the powers of harmony to dispense with it"
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79698
79703
>>79684
Ash feels a tap from behind. It's the colt, who has been on her back basically for the last 30 minutes, and he wants to be held. Ash likewise remembers her dream, how Abby was replaced with a hideous monster
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79699
79700 79704
>>79697
Iron nods. "That is a pretty dumb name if he wants to be an actual name, but I digress." Iron leans back. "So, how is your day going?" Iron smiles some more.
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79700
>>79699
*an actual king
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79701
79704
>>79697
"ah i love this one. its great."
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79702
79704
>>79697
He nods. "Do you have any other advice, or know of anything we may use to make dispatching easier?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79703
79704
>>79698
Sister Ash shrugs off the dream as a result of not getting a proper rest cycle, and cradles the colt in her hooves.
"You're a needy one, aren't you? Have you been settling in well?"
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79704
79705 79706 79707 79708
>>79699
She laughs slightly
"I've been helping my father with his restaurant thus far today. I help with spices and the like", It's not too bad, by any means. I certainly haven't been beaten by a Diamond Dog. Quite a way to start a morning"

>>79703
he just stares at her for a few seconds. Then he replies with a slight accent "This is better than under the upside down craddle, but the foals and sisters are distant"

>>79701
He arrives

>>79702
"Don't let them bite you or touch you, because that is the only way they ever get you. I'm guessing you want some holy water as well"
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79705
79709
>>79704
His ears perk up. "Holy water? Would you happen to know if you have any of that?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79706
79709
>>79704
She cranes her neck as best as she can to see him.
"Have you tried reaching out to them? There should be a few here you're age. If you're nice, you could make some friends."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79707
79709
>>79704
He Walks into the church after paying the cabby
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79708
79709
>>79704
Iron chuckles. "Yeah, but I always crave for the fairest of fights: just two opponents, only his hooves to punch and defend. I can always take some blows if I can experience this." Iron looks upward, somewhat fonding. He looks downwards again. "So, what is this 'help with spices' you talk about? Do you cook?"
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79709
79710 79711 79712 79713
>>79705
"Aye, of course we have it. The priests bless it ever day. It caries the holy force of harmony, and burns the unholy as acid. The undead especially"

>>79707
like maybe 5 bits or less
As he goes in, he sees the priestess he saw yesterday, who is walking and evidently moving from one part to another

>>79708
"I do cook, yes. Mixing ingredients, cutting vegetables and leaves. Heating. I enjoy it quite a bit, the artistry in the proper proportions and times"

>>79706
He blinks
"But how do I do that?"
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79710
79716
>>79709
"I see why you have a side business as a potion maker. They are similar hobbies after all." Iron thinks. "How long have you been making potions, Cauldron?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79711
79716
>>79709
"oh hello,sister."
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79712
79716
>>79709
"I...did not know holy water worked in this way. We would most certainly appreciate some, if it pleases you."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79713
79715 79716
>>79709
"Talk to them, of course. Be polite and respectful, and ask to play with them. It's not that hard.(this is a lie) Try it for yourself."
Iron OOC
QY7ud
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No.79715
79716
>>79713
I'm thinking childish thoughts again. You're not escaping through a hug this time.
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79716
79717 79718 79720 79722
>>79710
"I've been mixing spices since I was a small foal. Making potions took more patience and time, but I started when I was a fillie, and eventually discovered a talent for it"

>>79711
"Hello. You may call me Sundew. Are you the one who had an unholy disease removed yesterday?"

>>79713
"But... They don't like me. They think I am weird"

>>79712
"Well... We can offer some"

>>79715
Get in line and wait your turn
Iron
QY7ud
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No.79717
79719
>>79716
"Good. I guess that means you are top notch at what you do." Iron smiles. "What was your first potion?"
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79718
79719 79720
>>79716
"Hmm? Offer? As in selling it?"
Anonymous
14HBa
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No.79719
79723 79724
>>79717
"I can't say it's what I do, more of a hobby" Slight frown

"My first potion was a plant growth stimulate. More so than simple fertilizer, something to make pretty flower bloom. And indeed it did make that petunia grow fast and beautiful, with the biggest pink flower you've ever seen on one. I can't say that about the first few flowers I tried potions on"

>>79718
"This is a church. We don't sell things here"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
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No.79720
79726
>>79718
Donations to the church are always appreciated.
>>79716
Sister Ash smiles warmly.
"Being different isn't always a bad thing. What matters is that you have a good attitude, and play nicely with others. I believe you could make some friends if you tried your best."
She puts a plate down to dry
"What do the other foals do about this time of day?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
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No.79722
79725
>>79716
"yea, that was me. i was pretty afraid. i felt so cold then all of a sudden warmth flowed into me."
Silver
R4Aa6
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No.79723
79725
>>79719
"Ah. My apologies. Still, if you have holy water, we would like some."
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79724
79725
>>79719
Iron smiles warmly. "That is a nice little anecdote. Why were you doing that? Did your father egg you on to brew potions?"
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79725
79726 79727 79729 79730
>>79721
The colts pretend to fight each other with fake swords, and I am not sure what the fillies do. Many of the older ponies begin lessons"

>>79724
"No... It just interested me, since its a thing many of my people do. I saw it in books, and my father would talk about it on occasion"

>>79723
"We can perhaps provide... some"

>>79722
"The warmth of Celestia will do that. Just as her light brings warmth to the land after the cold of night, so too does Harmony bring warmth to the lost and injured soul"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79726
79728
>>79720
>Tfw you cane to learn about friendship, but now you have to teach it to kids instead.
>>79725
"You play games, don't you? What do you like to play?"
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79727
79732 79733
>>79725
"...This way you speak, it is confusing. I am sorry, Father, but if you could be more straightforward with me, I would very much appreciate it."
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79728
79732
>>79726
"Well I tried to play with them. They didn't like my hissing and the nuns thought I was too aggressive. I can't say I play many games"
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79729
79731 79733
>>79725
Iron nods. "I see. So your kind, the zebras, are they mainly potion brewers? It seems that you naturally fit in since you told me your cutie mark appeared by succeding in it."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79730
79733
>>79725
"im a little conflicted on the whole celesta business. was that Warm really her? im having a crisis."
Iron OOC
QY7ud
?
No.79731
>>79729
Remove "since you told me your cutie mark appeared... it" from that sentence.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79732
79733
>>79727
God needs shekels to keep the candles lit.
Shekels would be appreciated.
>>79728
"Hissing, you say? Well, that's not exactly very nice, now is it? If you want to fit in, you'll need to play nicely like the other foals do. Even if they're pretend-fighting, being too aggressive or hissing might come off as mean."
She picks up another plate, and rears a little bit to slide the Colt's weight off on her neck and onto her back
"But if you feel awkward playing with them now, just watching them could be a good place to start. If you're nice, they might ask you to join them." She continues, ask she finishes the dishes
Then her tone softens
"But if you're feeling lonely, or nervous about making new friends, you're welcome to stay and help me out here for a while now." She says
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79733
79734 79735 79736 79737
>>79729
"Many are, it's a much larger part of Zebra cultures than Equestrian culture, certainly. We don't have magic of the sort unicorns have, but we certainly have a need for magic. So we make do with what nature gives us, and that means plants and herbs in their true qualities, magical, chemical and alchemical. But no, most Zebras don't, just a few. Like all races we have our farmers, our warriors, our teachers and so forth. You've seen what my siblings do. Well, you've seen what I do. I sue much the same talents for cooking."

>>79730
"Harmony Magic pervades all life forms. It is the life essence. It is strongest where their is friendship and love, and weakest where there is hate and discord. The undead are animated by a perverted, shriveled form of it, though it is no substitute. They must corrupt or drive out what exists of your harmony to make you one of them. To drive them out, you must fight them with Harmony"

>>79727
"You need Holy Water, is it? How much?"

>>79732
He smiles and wags his tail
"I wanted a mother"
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79734
79738
>>79733
"I am not sure. Six bottles, perhaps?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79735
79738
>>79733
"my Friends and i need some help clearing the place. Do you think you can Spare anypony to help Destroy those....Abominations?"
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79736
79738
>>79733
Iron nods, taking in this new information. "I see." He ponders for a bit longer, thinking if he should try his luck and asking Cauldron about the two recruits the Waterfront Gang have received from the batch of foals. He also wonders when the food's going to show up.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79737
79738
>>79733
Her eyes soften sympathetically at those words
"I'm sorry. All the foals here were separated from their parents when they were very young; they don't have families of their own, so they rely on each other for support. That's why it's important to make friends, not just so that you can feel accepted, but so that others can feel cherished too. You see, all the ponies here have lost something, but through their connections, they're able to endure."
She kneels down to face him
"I know I can't fill your mother's place, but if you'll accept me, I can be your friend." She say, reaching a hoof out over his shoulder
"Is that okay with you?"
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79738
79739 79740 79741 79742
>>79735
She looks at him questioningly
"I don't think we have any spare holy knights laying around the place, no"

>>79734
He raises an eyebrow
"Six bottles?"

>>79736
The food is now

"And here you go, two okra soup"
Blanche serves the ordered food items

>>79737
He curls his tail around his front legs and his body. His ears droop and he hangs his head.
"I know... But I can take a friend"
He looks up at the end of that, and looks a bit happier, even if there are tears in his eyes
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79739
79745 79748
>>79738
He looks a bit embarrassed. "...I do not know what good amount is to bring with me. Or what it comes in. I did not even know holy water worked until today."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79740
79743
>>79738
"Do you know any Creature that would be willing to help at all?"
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79741
79743
>>79738
Aw, no guide? Fine, I'll give it a shot
Iron attempts to drink the soup, trying hard not to burn himself. Of course, he is new to this kind of flavour, so he's going to take his time with drinking the soup. "Hey, I got a question for you. Do you know the pony responsible of training new recruits is in the gang?" he whispers. "I heard some of the foals the client is looking for have been taken for training in the Waterfront Gang and I want to take them out of there back into their previous location."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79742
79743
>>79738
*Wipes away tears*
*Pats head*
"There you go. Now, please be a lam and help me out with the drying here, if you would." She says, hanging him a drying towel, as she returns to her chores, humming some indiscernible Sylvan tune
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79743
79744 79746 79747
>>79740
"I don't know what help you need... Father Maren who you met last night, has some expertise in the subject, you could ask him"

>>79741
"hehe, you can use a spoon"

"Recruitment is done by mademares and generally needs the approval of an underboss. Wait, foals?"

>>79742
"Um... if I can get hugs afterwards"
He tries to sit on the counter and rubbing the drying towel on the plate, humming his own tune
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79744
79745
>>79743
"thank you sundew."
Dark Star walks inside
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79745
79748 79749
>>79744
>>79739
At this point, I believe Dark Star would see Silver and Father Maren
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79746
79751
>>79743
Iron grabs the spoon from the table and tries to drink the soup again. After taking a sip, he nods. "Yes. I went to the 'cah-neh-rie' I told you about. Turns out it was owned by the Waterfront Gang and they had sold about 5 foals, two of them went to these mademares you told me about. I thought that maybe you would know about it since you guard many places and maybe you could have witnessed those foals. Sadly I do not have their physical descriptions. I only know they are foals."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79747
79751
>>79743
She nods in approval, scritching him behind the ear.
"Sure, I'll hug you. There's always enough hugs to go around." She says, taking the plate from him as he finishes and laying it on a stack
"You do enjoy hugs a lot, don't you?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79748
79749 79751
>>79739
>>79745
"Oh Hi Silver, Hello Father Maren."
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79749
79750
>>79745
>>79748
Silver turns as he hears Dark Star approach. "Ah, Dark Star! Good, you have found us. We were just about to acquire some holy water." He pauses for a second before looking embarrassed again. "Or, at least, however much holy water would be good for mission."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79750
>>79749
"ive come looking for some assistance."
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79751
79752 79753 79754
>>79746
"I... Think I have seen foals before? It's hard to say which ones have come from orphanages, and which ones are just some pony's younger brother or sister though, so I don't know if I could help just based off of that. Do you know who took them?"

>>79747
He likes the rubbing behind the ears
"Maybe. Yes."

>>79748
Another colt wearing white religious garb is in the room, and looks at Dark Star
"Oh hai.... what is your name? My name is Slow Burn. I am the Deacon"

Father Maren also responds
"This one here silver says you didn't get enough of the undead yesterday, and plan on going out looking for more"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79752
79755
>>79751
"Maybe?" She responds, sarcastically
"Well, it's not a bad thing to enjoy. Hugs are a good thing to share with ponies, especially when they're feeling down."
She puts another plate on the stack
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79753
79755
>>79751
"My Names Dark Star there little colt."
Dark Star ruffles his mane
>>79751
"yea i just love undead you know?"
Dark Star Laughs
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79754
79755
>>79751
Iron thinks. "I think it was a sister from the orphanage that sold them. Or at least she was taken with the foals. Those foals that came with the sister. Orphanage had crippling debt so the gang took 11 to 12 foals and the sister in question. Other sisters claimed she was corrupted by the debt situation so she did something drastic." Iron tries to remember the sister's name that was taken and what was the deal with her and the foal job. Thyme told both him and Ash her name.
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79755
79756 79757 79760
>>79753
*mane is ruffled*
He looks equal parts pleased and indignant, as he is only a little bit younger than Dark Star

>>79753
"Aye, and judging by last night they've taken a liking to you"

>>79752
"I've been feeling down..."

>>79754
Sage
"I... think I've heard of a large deal with some institution, but i wasn't involved in that. I can't say that I know that much"

But the gangsters told Ash and Iron the names and addresses of the ponies who have the two foals
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79756
79758
>>79755
"Im here looking for Somepony that could help us clear them out of the Quarry."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79757
79758
>>79755
"I could tell, that's why I hugged you." She replies
"I could tell from the moment I saw you that you needed a hug. It's an easy thing to see, if you're watchful."
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79758
79759 79763
>>79756
"So it's the both of ya? What do you think we are? A paladin order?"

>>79757
Smiling, "I need more hugs. Do you watch foals often?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79759
79761 79762
>>79758
"Well no. but i figured you would know somepony who could help."
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79760
79765
>>79755
Iron nods. "It is fine if you do not know. It was simply to ensure the info the ponies were giving. I suppose it ruined the mood. Sorry about that." Iron picks up the bowl and drinks all of the soup from the plate. He wonders if the potions are done and waiting to be picked up. "I suppose I would have to ask the ponies in question instead." Iron smiles.
Well, damn. Chalk it up to bad memory.
I had hoped that Cauldron could be a piece to retreive the two foals. Maybe I went a bit overboard.

Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79761
79764
>>79759
Like am I supposed to send in a level 5 Paladin or cleric from a celestial monastic order or something who would fight with the party?
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79762
79766 79768
>>79759
"Well, there was kirin nun you were talking about. You said she had been willing to help you in past."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79763
79765
>>79758
"You're certainly one who does. Maybe you're friends could use some too: A some of the other foals were crying this morning."
>Often
"Not really. I just found myself here because I saw there were so many foals in need of attention and care.." she continues, trailing off as she dries another plate
Shimmering Spark
u79o1
?
No.79764
>>79761
https://youtu.be/tOUksDJCijw?t=1431
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79765
79766 79767 79770
We lost Silver

>>79760
She could, but she needs names
"Who are the ponies i question?"
She seems kind of confused

>>79763
"They didn't like the building we were in" He sits down pouting... -ly. "But none of them were kept in an upside down crib"


Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79766
>>79762
>>79765
Wait.... No we didn't
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79767
79772
>>79765
Iron names the two mademares according to his memory.
They were the mademare's name and address, right?
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79768
79769
>>79762
"oh she had slipped my mind. i think shes at that orphanage on the hill."
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79769
79771
>>79768
Silver nods. "You 'told' me where she was, last night when you were infected, but they were not very good directions."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79770
79772
>>79765
"Even if they didn't go through the same exact things you did, there are plenty of foals here with their own challenges weighing them down. Some miss their parents; some some struggling with school; some are just lonely. Every day, you could find someone in need of a hug."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79771
79776
>>79769
"oh,sorry."
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79772
79773 79774 79775 79776
>Not asking the one NPC in the building that has actually met Sister Ash, saw her an hour ago, and actually knows she's at the orphanage
Alrighty then

>>79767
"Oh yes, Him I know. Her, I think I've seen her before, in any event she won't be hard to find"

>>79770
"Like me?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79773
79779
>>79772
>>Not asking the one NPC in the building that has actually met Sister Ash, saw her an hour ago, and actually knows she's at the orphanage
literally who?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79774
79779
>>79772
"Like you too." She says, giving him a little boop to his snoot
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79775
79779
>>79772
Iron nods. "Know anything particular about these ponies? I believe my client wants some negotiating and I would like to know any other interests we can exploit to ease their burden of training the foals if you catch my drift."

Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79776
79777
>>79772
I wasn't here for that, I don't know who that is, and more importantly, Silver hasn't seen whoever it is.
>>79771
"After we get some holy water, we should go find her. Speaking of holy water, would you have any idea how much we should get?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79777
79778
>>79776
"that shouldnt be that difficult."
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79778
79780
>>79777
Silver looks a bit frustrated. "It is first time for me buying holy water, how would I know how much we should get?"
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79779
79780 79781 79782
1512977829259.png
>>79773
Eh

>>79774
Oh fuck! Right for the snooten-doodle

*is booped*

>>79775
"The mare, I believe, operates a bar where gambling occurs. The Stallion... well, let's just say that... I want to say that he's a pimp, but I also really don't want to introduce prostitution around Iron"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79780
79782
>>79779
i really dont know who you are talking about.
>>79778
"uh.. ive never dealt with undead before this."
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79781
>>79779
Iron is a bit confused. "First of all, what bar are we talking about? Secondly, what's the stallion's dark desire he seems to have?"
Unless you're planning the stallion to have a changeling in there, I don't think it will be much of an issue. After all, he may be a horny bastard, but knows that sex itself is meaningless without the conception of foals. What are you worried about exactly?
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79782
79783
>>79780
"...Then I suppose we are in same boat."
>>79779
Silver turns to the Father. "So, what is wrong with my request, then?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79783
79784
>>79782
"you are probbly gonna need a lot right?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79784
>>79783
*We
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
pfKT4
?
No.79785
79786
Alright, it's midnight, and I don't have the energy to explaim hugging philosophy to an autistic colt atm, so I'm going to go to bed now.
Goodnight, Anons.
Iron OOC
QY7ud
?
No.79786
79788
>>79785
Night, I'll follow shortly when I finish my talk with Cauldron and return to the abbey.
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79787
79789
>Needs to basically plan out all of the details of at least one of the two encounters with the made mares, and also figure out the best way to say "you need to pay for this shit" with out actually saying "you need to pay for this shit"
This could take a while
Iron OOC
QY7ud
?
No.79788
>>79786
Oh. I see. Shall I wait for tomorrow then?
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79789
>>79787
It honestly can't be that hard. Can it? "We'll give you bottles of holy water in exchange for a small donation per bottle, at absolutely no profit to us."
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79790
79791 79792 79793 79794
Hmmm... I was Kind of hoping for urban spelunking tomorrow. Who else is here?
Iron OOC
QY7ud
?
No.79791
>>79790
I am here still. Though I think I cannot do that spelunking until Ash comes back for me to protect her and all.
Shimmering Spark
u79o1
?
No.79792
>>79790
I'm here. A bit tired, but here.
Silver (OOC)
R4Aa6
?
No.79793
79795
>>79790
I'm still here. Not sure when I'll get off, but I'm here.
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79794
>>79790
imhere
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79795
79796
>>79793
Alright... The father explains that the Church can offer small containers of holy water, though any more than one will require a "donation" of about 25 bits per container
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79796
79797
>>79795
Silver at least understands this much. "So, for six containers, I would need to give you donation of 125 Bits? Or would I give you 150 Bits?"
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79797
79798 79799
>>79796
"Tis not an SAT math question. 125 bits"
Iron OOC
QY7ud
?
No.79798
>>79797
Silver dEmOlIsHeD bY fAcTs AnD lOgIc.
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79799
79800
>>79797
Silver isn't entirely sure what an SAT is, but he gives him 125 Bits anyways.
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79800
79801
>>79799
"We can create some shortly, with appropriate rituals"
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79801
79802
>>79800
"It would be appreciated, thank you."
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79802
79803
>>79801
"And we'll have it shortly"

I think Dark Star and Spark are on scene
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79803
79804
>>79802
Yup.
Silver turns to Star and Spark. "Did either of you see anypony else we can ask about whereabouts of this kirin nun? It would be nice to confirm directions."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79804
79805
>>79803
"well there was the native. but im not sure where he went."
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79805
79806
>>79804
"I...mostly meant in this Cathedral, when I asked question."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79806
79807
>>79805
"maybe sundew knows."
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79807
79808
>>79806
"She is here? I did not see her when we arrived."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79808
79809
>>79807
"i talked to her before i came in, she's outside."
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79809
79810
>>79808
"Well, it is worth try, if she is still here."
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79810
79811 79815
>>79809
"Want me to go ask?"
Silver
R4Aa6
?
No.79811
79815
>>79810
"Lead way to her, my friend. I will follow."
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79812
79813 79814
To Iron: if it isn't obvious by now, I'm not going to describe the details of everything that Iron could see when he goes there prior to his going there. So if you want to do other things at this moment...
Iron OOC
QY7ud
?
No.79813
79815
>>79812
So you're saying you're not going to describe the walking back to the abbey or one of the mademares' house but I can still talk to Cauldron? Sorry I don't understand too well what you mean.
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79814
>>79812
Dark Star Goes back to where Sundew was.
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79815
79816 79817
>>79811
>>79810
I'm assuming these posts mean they go back into the main area of the church. Sundew is there now

>>79813
Yes
Tis' not an SAT Reading Comprehension question

>>79810

Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79816
79818
>>79815
Oh no, it wasn't. It's just that it was confusing to me, is all. Can he ask about the stallion being a pimp now?

Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79817
79818
>>79815
"Hey Sundew, Have you Seen a Kirin that is dressed like a nun?"
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79818
79819 79820
>>79816
I don't even remember the name that i gave them or the address. To specify more detail would require thinking of the basics of personality, profession, what literature if any I want to borrow from or reference, and all sorts of shit that is difficult to do at 3AM

>>79817
"That's a bizarrely specific question. Why do you ask?"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79819
79821
>>79818
"we think she could help us with that undead problem."
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79820
79821
>>79818
Alright, I'll just dig for some more character development from Cauldron or incite questions abou Iron's past if you want me to write up a backstory instead of you writing her backstory
Iron, having heard the information about the two made mares, now sits down, a bit more relaxed. "That will surely become useful when the time comes." Iron leans back. "Let us go back to a more casual tone, any hobbies in particular that you do apart from cooking and potion making?"
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79821
79822 79823
>>79819
"You're looking for a... Kirin nun?"

>>79820
"You've seen my work, and that takes some time, sending out loans, guarding certain activities, collecting loans, and other more unsavory activities. Cooking and potion mixing is my spare time. But I do enjoy some simple things, like dice gambling or placing bets on fights. Or reading books about Botany"
Anonymous
EmVB9
?
No.79822
79824
>>79821
"a very specific kirin nun."
Iron
QY7ud
?
No.79823
79827
>>79821
Iron ponders. "I see. Have you read any recent books that caught your eye? Something like a plant that induces sleep and other interesting properties."
Anonymous
14HBa
?
No.79824
79825 79826
>>79822
"I only know of one. She popped up two days ago in the nunnery and orphanage of the Order of Saint Prancis over in the western part of this parish. She was there earlier today as well"