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"Kool, thanks boss!" Random said, taking a bottle. "I was getting a bit thirsty." He twisted the top off and took a long gulp. "Ah. So, did ya want to start in here, or are we looking for a bigger house." His eyes dart around the room. "Cause this place looks spooky enough...."

Random followed the others into the house, stepping over various pieces of junk on the floor. "Nice place," he muttered under his breath. "Hello? Any ghosts home?" "I'm sure they'll come out and introduce themselves," he laughed, following Blood Drops into the kitchen. "Maybe a ghost maid will appear and offer us coffee!"

Random Action had followed the others to the small overgrown house. "So... do ya want to start setting up out here? Or..." he waved the mic boom at the house ..."are we gonna start in there? 'Cause that's a lot of weeds growing all over it, and I didn't bring a machete." He chuckles to himself, hefting his load.

After giving one last look at the hanging display, Random shrugged and slipped his mic boon through the opening. Crouching down, he followed it, picked it back up, and brushed some dirt off the pole. Taking another look around, he turned to Raze"So, where to now, boss?" he asked.

Random wasn't looking forward at the moment as he walked. "What smells..... whoa....." He froze, staring up at the same horrid display in front of Raze. The normally talkative pony was, for once in his life, completely speechless. He'd never seen such a display, not even the crazy stuff that his brother sometimes had that zebra-raised mare do for him......

Random, who'd been following Raze, shrugged. "I dunno, do kids come hang out here or something? Doesn't seem like that kinda place, though..." His eyes wandered about the place. "Maybe it's an old sign, like left here for somepony else? A party from years ago?" He shifted the mic boom on his shoulders. "Who knows. So, you wanna start out here, or inside?"

@@Jack Baker, @@Bedman,@@BloodDrops, Random Action yawned and stretched out, looking around. He noticed the others unloading the van. Crap, fell asleep again, he thought, while climbing out. Not the best way to start a new job. I shouldn't have stayed out late last night! Finally extracting himself from the van, he shrugged at the others. "Sorry, guys! Must have dozed off for a while." He turned to grab the mic boom and a bag of equipment. "So, this is the place, huh? Def looks haunted, hehe."

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The cloud of magic faded, leaving Ravage standing in the back of the warehouse. I hate being teleported, he thought to himself. ​Always leaves me sick to stomach. But it beat walking all the way across the city. He slowly trotted over to a pony standing in the middle of the room holding a clipboard. "Has the shipment arrived?" Ravage asked, his (Russian accented) voice deep and commanding. The manager pony jumped. "Oh! Uh, not yet, sir...." he replied, trying not to be nervous. "But it should be here soon. The last delivery is running a bit late today." "Very well," Ravage sighed. "I will wait...." ---------------------------- Sakuya watched Caliber leave on his errand, before returning to her work. While she was trying to discover what her 'boss' was up too, she still had a legit business to run. A movement in her belly caught her attention. "I know, I know, too much work, not enough rest." She rubbed a hoof over the swollen bump. "But if you're to have any future, I have to find out what he's doing...."

@@Watcher or Stalker?,@@P-Jay, @@Unicorncob, Hearing a noise outside the office, Sakuya stopped talking. She stepped over to glance out the door, and noticed a light-grey Earth pony working on one of the light fixtures. "Finally," she said, watching him, "my workers-" she pointed to the other mares moving about the warehouse "-kept bugging me about that light. Like it was haunted or something..." she rolled her eyes. and looked back into the office. "Crazy huh, Caliber..." ---- As the elevator doors closed behind him, Ravage followed his master into the darkened room. This was a hidden level below the basement, that very few ponies had access to. They stepped across the room, past several display cases, each filled with a different ancient-looking object. Some were tablets, some figures, some broken stone ornaments. But all had one thing in common... ...they each were marked with a crescent moon. "Ah, here we are," Ennex said, stepping up to a small table. Ravage noticed another stone tablet sitting there, similar to the one the adventurer pony had just delivered. "Now, if I am right, the inscriptions on these two tablets will form a completed text, one that I have been seeking for some time now." He laid the new tablet next to the other, sliding them together. Suddenly, his body tensed. "What is it?" asked Ravage. Slowly, Ennex turned, his eyes on fire. "IT IS WRONG!!!!" he yelled, and hurled the tablet across the room, where is smashed against the far wall. "WRONG WRONG WRONG!!!!" Slamming a hoof against the table, while Ravage simply watched. After several minutes of silence, he spoke up. "Should I retrieve Miss Yearling?" Ennex sighed. "No, the fault is not hers," he replied, visibly composing himself after the tantrum. "Rather, it is mine. I sent her after the wrong artifact, which was an error on my part. My research indicated that the finished inscription was...." He shrugged. "No matter. Have one of the unicorns teleport you directly to the warehouse, and make sure that next shipment arrives safely." "Yes, sir...."

She nodded. "That's right. At least, not yet. He knows about this new operation... heck, he helped me get it set up. As long as I kick up 30% of my profits to him, I'm in the clear." Her eyes narrowed. "But once we're strong enough, we split completely. No kick-backs." She slid the file over to him. "Feel free to take your time, and hit the place when you're ready. I know this isn't your usual duty, but at the moment there isn't anypony else with your skills that I can trust..." -------------------------- He stepped out of the office, carrying the tablet under one foreleg, and approached the elevator. "Ravage," he called out, "please follow." As the elevator doors opened, a black-clad stallion stepped out of the shadows of the hallway and moved to join his master in the elevator. "I want you to go to the warehouse," Ennex continued, flipping open the panel of buttons and hitting a hidden switch behind them. "And make sure nothing interferes with the next delivery." Ravage nodded, as the elevator started down. "Is that the next clue?" he asked, pointing at the tablet. Ennex nodded. "Yes, and a very important one, if my guess is correct." The elevator reached the ground floor, but continued down. "This holds the second half of a missing inscription that is crucial to my plans." Finally, they came to a stop and the doors opened. "And those shipments are the next part...."

Sakuya slowly got up on her hooves. "Something I think you'll enjoy," she replied to Caliber with a grin. "I started this little business operation to branch off from Ennex. That you know." She moved over to her desk, and pulled open a drawer. "What you don't know, is why I wanted to branch off on my own." Using her teeth, she pulled out a folder and dropped it onto the desk. "It isn't just because I wanted my own business. Ennex has.... changed." She shivered. "I noticed it slowly, not really paying attention. It isn't just about making bits for him anymore. There's something more.... something dangerous." She nodded towards the file. "That's the location of another warehouse across town. He tried to keep it secret, but I snagged this before I split. On the outside, it looks like a normal food shipping center. But there are strange, unmarked crates moving through there, coming from exotic locations." She looked him right in the eye. "I want to you break in and find out what he's moving..." @@P-Jay

Archer watched as Amina netted her catch. "That's right, top ranked," he answered. "As I assume you are at fishing. Nice catch." He heard the bell in the distance. "I better get going," he said, "mother will literally kill me if I'm caught arriving late again. It's like she doesn't know I have a social life." He started walking towards the school....

He was briskly walking down the path next to the beach, running a comb through his hair. I can't believe I'm going to see a Fog ship!, he thought to himself, picking up his pace a bit. Mother is going to be so prowd- His thoughts broke off, noticing a few other students along the beach, and walked over to join them. While he new most of the lower tier students, mostly from late-night parties, he hadn't taken the time to meet the rest of his high-ranked peers. "Hi, Archer Kane, top student," he greeted them, offering his hand. "I've seen you around school, Blitz was it? Going on the little trip later?"

Sakuya sat up at the sound of hoofsteps. "Morning Caliber," she greeted, sitting up and giving him a once-over. "You look like you had a rough night. Been out fighting again? Or.." She pointed out the office window at the random mares working in the warehouse beyond, "...have you been having fun with the... employees? hehe...."

OOC: https://mlpforums.com/topic/134648-shadows-of-equestria-closed-ooc/page-21#entry4401911 He watched as the rain fell against the office windows, as the dark clouds floated over the city rooftops below. A flash of lightning momentarily reflected off the lenses of his black-rimmed glasses. A knock on the door broke his concentration. "Come in," he answered, turning to face the newcomer. Two stallions entered, escorting a mare between them. She was tan colored, and wore a purple cape wrapped around her body, mane hidden under a grey hat. "Ah, Miss Yearling! Do come in. May I offer you anything?" She glared at him. "No, thank you. Why am I here? What do you want?" He moved to his desk, as the two goons 'guided' her to stand opposite of him. "Please, Miss Yearling, you insult me. I know who you really are." He grinned at her over the top of his glasses. "Did you think I would just forget about our little arrangement?" She sighed. "All right, you win. Here." Twisting her head around, she reached under her cape, and pulled a small package out of her hidden saddlebag. Holding it in her teeth, she moved up to set it on his desk. "There, safe and sound. Happy now?" "Yes, I am," he replied. "This is exactly what I have been looking for." His eyes locked onto her. "Thank you for your efforts." She cocked an eyebrow. "Wait, that's it?" "Yes. You have fulfilled you end of our contract, so now I will fulfill mine. Your dept to the Canterlot Publishing Company will be cleared within the hour." He smiled again. "I always reward success. It encourages more success in the future. Which means..." "If I find any more relics like that," she pointed to the package, "bring them to you first, right?" "Exactly. Enjoy your visit to Manehatten, Miss Yearling." It was a clear dismissal, and with a nod, she turned to follow the two ponies back out of the office. Once the doors closed, he reached over and opened the package. "Yessss...." he muttered, as the wrappings fell away to reveal the small, ancient stone tablet. Various markings covered it's surface, but one stood out from the rest. A large, crescent moon.... -------------------- Entering her small office, Sakuya sighed, and dropped herself down on the small sofa against the wall. No offense kid, she thought, rubbing her swollen belly, but I'm going to be glad to get you outta me. She stretched out her sore legs, taking a moment to rest. But such moments pass quickly. "Miss Sakuya?" came a sweet voice from the door, where a greenish-blue pegasus mare was standing, her golden-colored mane draped over her shoulders. "I have the latest order numbers." "Not right now, Starshine," Sakuya replied. "I need a few minutes." She looked up at the other mare. "Word of advice: do NOT get yourself pregnant." "Oh, I don't know," Starshine replied, "maybe one day." "How are things with you and Random Action?" Sakuya asked, causing the pegasus to blush. "Very good. He's got so much energy, and really likes to have fun. We're going to that popular club downtown tonight, the Scratch Shack." Sakuya nodded. "Nice place, you two will have fun." She sighed again. "Come back in ten minutes, would you? And send Caliber in when he shows up please." "Yes ma'am," Starshine replied, before stepping back out of the office into the warehouse....

kool! thanks again!

Hello, I was wondering if you could take a request for a friend of mine. He's trying to get a pic of his and a friend's OC. could you draw them in the base-pose attached?

Hello artists! My friend, Netherman, has been feeling a bit down lately. Is there an artist who'd be willing to make something for him? Attached are pics of him and a friend of his, along with a base. If somepony out there would be willing to draw them in that base, I'd really appreciate it! And as a thank you, I'd be willing to create a custom car for you own OC! I'll put you on top of my list! Thank you very much!!!!

Glad you were able to receive it! I hope you like the car, and good luck racing!

Customer: @Wyllow OC: (see user profile image) Car: 1993 Ford SVT Cobra R Your new Mustang was also sent to you in Forza 4. Please let me know if you received it or not. Be careful, it's been heavily upgraded, and is a bit of a handful!