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[Kujamih 10,516]

@Blitz Boom @Windy Breeze @Califorum

Light was shocked at what Cali has done.

" Cali, don't compare your world with this world. And Molotov. You should be careful with that device cali gave to you... There might be a reason why that thing hasn't or doesn't exist in your world. And i feel corruption coming out of that material."

is Cali the one i should be worried here? Light thought to himself.

"Cali your doing a lot of mischief on this dimension. Please don't reveal ground breaking techs or things that arent suppose to exist " Light gave a serious look at Cali.

 

[Catpone Cerberus 22,934]

@Blitz Boom
Thick fur wasn't a problem for Ruby, and she had expected that the chimera would go for her throat, and didn't bother to stop it, because unlike most creatures, the throat and the underside in general wasn't the weak point for her kind, quite the opposite, so while for rest of her body it was a question which would break first, her scales or the chimera's teeth, for the 'weak points' the answer was clear, the teeth. Though what biting down on Ruby's throat did do, was bring the tiger-head close enough for her to sink her claws into its throat, and while the ram may have been able to get her to release the other hand/leg, the other one would be out of its reach on the other side of the tiger-head. She would proceed with similar tactics until the creature was dead, taking hits only to counter-attack with more deadly ones, she may be bit sore after this but no real damage would be done, she wouldn't play so bold if there was real risk of bad injuries.

Charir wasn't easily crushed, his kind was a fast one, and when you added his small size to that, even Ruby would have hard time catching him, though after the first time the creature got zapped from trying to hit him, he started to get closer to it when passing it because he took bit of enjoyment out of the pain he was seemingly causing.  After the two creatures bumped into each other, Charir did indeed take the opportunity, but not in the way that one necessarily expected, as he didn't go for simple slice and instead jumped, landing in a way that he could sink his claws in both of them. The end result was the same, the electricity going through him and the creatures, but it looked lot cooler than just slicing them, and it left him bit dazed for a moment as he wasn't fully sure what had happened and he was still full of adrenaline.

Ruby didn't comment on either's way of fighting as she had been busy with her own victim, and would be currently eating the snake part of the chimera when they were done. 

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"I don't see anything wrong, in fact, you've done more than I would have dared to ask you in the first place." Nada said with a smile, she would have thanked her once more but she figured that it would lose its meaning if she repeated it too many times "I'll inform you if I find something I wish to change in the future, for now I should probably settle in before I look too much into it, after all, can't know what I like or don't like if I don't test it first right?" 
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Scarecrow just nodded, though he signaled Crow to keep its eyes open just in case, as one could never be too careful with those that seem off, he would know, he was one of them.

 "While I agree that it could be bit awkward, it could also be very useful meeting, assuming they would be non-hostile, as I could learn how one of them is expected to act. which would make pretending to be one of them lot easier." "On unrelated note, this tree you helped, brought up a question I wonder about." "A tree that had been given all it needs, that has been taken care of well, still withers, yet I have seen plenty of plants, not usually present in such places, grow out from literal stone and never wither. Is that just the unpredictability of life, or is there some reason or reasons for it?" he didn't know if he had at some point known the reason, but if he had, he didn't remember, and while he was talking about plants in this example, this wonder went for all life, he had seen creatures survive impossible situations while some, seemingly healthy creatures just die without reason, life was mysterious thing, especially when you looked it from the outside. 

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Both of the kobolds shrugged "Whatever this is.. we didn't do it.." they looked at each other like asking if they should continue talking, but Trox then shrugged again "We don't really.. have anything to.. lose." "Year was [insert year].. when we got.. locked up in.. Nightmare moon's.. dungeon. We were never.. supposed to.. get out." "But then we.. woke up, and.. the power went.. down." "Something that.. was supposed to.. be impossible." "Then we got out.. and you know.. the rest." "That's all.. we know." Trox then took another fruit, but he didn't have time to eat it before the half-metal guard walked in, which prompted him to throw the fruit at the guard out of instinct as Sheska said in shocked and maybe even slightly fearful tone "The Solar Guard!". The fruit hit the guard directly on the snout and got squashed as it hit due the combination of his metal jaw and the royal guard helmet being too hard for it to do anything, quite the impressive throw though, especially considering what shape Trox was in. 

The guard didn't even flinch, and instead said in calm, very guard-like tone "Not Solar guard, The royal guard, The Solar empire doesn't exist here, nor does the Night-realm, and no this is not a different time, only a different world." 

If Onache tried to attack him, he would calmly block it, and if she tried to effect his mind, she would find that something was stopping her from getting in, in both cases, the only reaction she would get out of him would be him facing her and stating 'Don't waste your effort on me Changeling.'
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@Widdershins
"Then float faster!" Cerberus shouted back before turning to look at the muffin again. He backed up a bit and just looked at the ball of dirt for a moment before addressing the light again where ever it currently was "Why did I want this thing again? It's starting to seem like something the six ponies with their rainbows should be dealing with!" he then continued, mostly to himself "I mean I could throw the bomb into it and see what happens." he would then do exactly that if nothing or nobody stopped him.

 

 

 

[EQ_Theta 329]

@Blitz Boom

Lin didn’t expect to see some fish pie at the stand, and neither did Sen. Frankly, they didn’t quite think that there would be any, only to remember that they griffons would likely visit the stand. Still, the fish itself would be a surprise as they didn’t know what kind it was. They’d prefer to leave it at that, and while they weren’t too desperate to eat something with meat in it, they wouldn’t pass up what they’re getting. 

“Well, it’s more like I wasn’t expecting it… the fish in the pie, that is,” Lin stammered as she replied to the stallion at the booth. “It’s an unexpected thing, but I’m not going to say no to that. Thank you!”

Once Omen paid the owner, Sen and Lin bowed to the stallion before joining the others off to the side. Right now, the pies were really looking good up close, and they couldn’t wait to dig in. Lin didn’t hesitate to grab the fish pie first and split it between herself and Sen. The two examined the filling, but they couldn’t really tell what kind of fish was in it. The same could be said for the fish back home. Fish was fish, but no one ever really bothered to find out what they were getting. The kind that were caught back home were the grey, medium-sized types that swam in the rivers, and the only kind the longma never eat are the smaller fingerlings. Those were allowed to grow. 

By then, the siblings already answered Rosa’s question after taking their first bites. Fish was a strange thing to put into a pie, but Sen and Lin seemed to like it well enough.

“Huh, this is pretty good.”

“Didn’t expect this combination to work so well. I suppose most things would be good enough to go into a pie if whoever makes it is skilled. How’s your slice, Rosa?”

While Sen was preoccupied with chatting with the thestral, Lin was watching Omen eat the container. It was a bizarre enough sight that got her wide-eyed, and she really couldn’t help but stare. That was enough to make her forget she was eating.

“Uh, I take it you like the container, Omen? What does that taste like?”

[Blitz Boom 3,916]

@Midnight_Aurora

Once the shadows were entered, Cacora would find that she wasn't alone anymore. Something - or somepony - were buzzing above her, and if she looked up, she'd see a pair of large eyes, with small pupils, starring down at her. Not with malicious intent though. It seemed more like whoever it were, were just curious and trying to sort of judge how she were.

If light got cast in here, or her eyes got more used to the darkness, Cacora would find that she'd be able to see more of the other one, and well... Fitting for Ponyville, it were a strange sight.

It appeared to be a mare, with thing wings, fluttering like a hummingbirds. However, she also seemed to have a shark tail, and sharp teeth, along with fish scales around her muzzle, that seemed to indicate that she had been eating one of those recently.

She'd flutter closer, and sniff the air around Cacora some, before starting to land.

"...Not frog. Not food. Friend?"

This one had been around town for about a day, and were more in the open yesterday, but had wandered around shadowy places today, to try that too. While doing that, she had spotted Cacora, and just sort of fixated on her for some reason. She weren't even entirely sure why herself.

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@Midnight_Aurora

On 1/21/2021 at 8:01 PM, Midnight_Aurora said:

"Not all are the same, if one can preceive the differences. But even then all deserve a chance one way or another. Might I suggest not coming to close. Can't tell as to why but my energy is highly unstable and you seem to be closing a little bit into a danger zone."

The mare would turn her head and look at the odd pony. One looking like him weren't something she were exactly used to seeing, but she were not facing him with distaste, awe, or even fear, for that matter. More a sort of curiosity. As if you saw a strange looking frog, and were momentarily surprised about it.

"Child, I have seen things which your mind could not comprehend. Monsters on the regular, which would make you hemorrhage from every opening in your head, for the sheer pleasure of hearing you scream. So forgive me if I find it difficult to fear one with a minor energy imbalance."

She sounded annoyed, which were truly what she were too. Today had not been overly pleasant, and quite frankly, it made her snippy.

"*sigh* I didn't mean to vent at you, child. Today have simply been miserable."

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@abrony-mouse

On 1/21/2021 at 11:16 PM, abrony-mouse said:

"Oh pshaw, I didn't do anything near as much as Daring Do... I'm sure nopony would want to read about plain old Fuchsia Berry." she says half-modestly, but unable to keep the pleasure out of her voice at the compliment.

"Nonsense. Your story have character, and things you do not normally run into, nor hear about. Daring Do have her share of interesting enough tales, but some of them contains pure drivel, that gets tedious to attempt to listen to. I have never personally met her, but from what I hear, by those who have, her publisher is doing her a favor, when it comes to the way she tells her stories herself. It could apparently be quite a bit worse, at times. I think your tales would be a breath of fresh air, and could perhaps fill an interesting spot in the market, for more interesting, yet somewhat shorter duration tales, gathered in a large tome. Most of the big sellers have padded out, single adventure stories. A collection might go fairly well."

On 1/21/2021 at 11:16 PM, abrony-mouse said:

When it is apparent that he had come to an end Fuchsia gathers herself, "Quite the tale Mr Smoke!" she says, a new note of respect entering her voice. "I could almost smell the singed fur and hear the shrieks of the gremlins." she shudders. and trails off.. day-dreaming about the phoenixes and the gremlin battle.

She shakes herself out of the daydream. "Well, a new tale awaits! Um if you're feeling any better that is?" she says, getting the itch to move on. 

"Be thankful you could not. Nasty little creatures gives off quite the annoying, high pitched screech. It feels as if it tries to drill into your head.

Ah, but you're right. It is time to stop focusing on past glories, and work towards a new tale. Let me just check..."

He'd get up on his hooves slowly, and wander a few steps. He were wobbling some, but he felt better than he did on his way back here, after the initial poisoning.

"Not perfect, but improving steadily. I could see myself properly ready once we reach the entrance. Allow me to prepare my gear first though."

It weren't hard really. Most he'd need, were in a small saddlebag that he floated over and attached to himself. On the other side of the harness holding this in place, appeared to be a machete, firmly within its scabbard. The handle showed that it were of high quality too, though he hadn't put all his eggs into one basket. In fact, he'd float a similar one, also in a scabbard from the tent, and towards Fuchsia.

"May I offer the lady a machete for the trip?"

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@Califorum

The cold glare did not seem to matter to the mare in the slightest, who simply sat and kept her knowing smile on her face, and met Magnolia's stare with her own. She appeared to not fear the mare in the slightest, and if Magnolia were to try and drain her, she'd understand why, as the table would absorb any magic cast, and have some faint runes glow after the fact. A set of intricate defensive wards it seems, which tended to take quite a while to prepare. Another reason the mare had wanted this meeting to take place within the confines of her own choice. It meant she had the time to carefully prepare the room, to give herself the outmost advantage, rather than take risks, by facing one able to drain magic, somewhere that allowed said mare to potentially cause true harm.

Regardless if she tried or not, Zeehva would cautiously start to wander towards the table. She had dealt with this mare enough, to know that it were best to simply hear her out, and then refuse her meddling afterwards. Though any sign that she were trying something here, and she would get defensive. Even if this one, had claimed to hold the answer to her husbands demise. He would not have wanted her to commit a heinous act to get those answers, and much depended on her not dragging his good name through the dirt.

"Excellent. Now then, let us be civilized here, shall we not? In fact, I believe we had an agreement, and I am a businessmare of my word."

She'd wave her body guard closer, who'd withdraw a folder from within his armor, and place it on the table, in front of Zeehva.

"My end of the deal, darling. Now then, I'm sure you must have several questions, but in truth, I personally, have little interest in you, Magnolia. You're causing trouble, yet I simply could not foresee you actually succeeding with your apparent goal, so I were contend to simply let this play out naturally. However, your usage of this peculiar little trinket of yours, did cause others to take great interest in you and I were approached to connect you with them. Under safe circumstances, if possible. They have more interest in you being alive and well, than potentially dead.

They should be here soon to take over this conversation, but I don't see why we could not be civilized until we do so. Tea?"

She'd pour a mint tea into the wasiting cups on the table, and once done, would rise her own cup to take a sip. Zeehva would shakingly take the folder instead, and almost open it, before instead showing it into her dress. She'd do it once she had time.

"Refreshing. Ah, but where are my manners? I know so very, very much about you, and you know not even my name, Magnolia. You can call me Scarcity, and this is my dear companion, Brick Wall. You can consider us the cause, or solution, to many a problem that one might have."

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@Catpone Cerberus

The beast Ruby were fighting would eventually die, but it refused to stop until there were no breath left in it. Even with several heads out of commission, bleeding, and sporting several broken bones, it would continue to slash and bite, ram and pummel. Didn't matter if its claws were dulled by the dragons tough scales, nor its teeth and horns broken by her attacks, and those very scales that proved so hard to get through. If nothing else, Ruby could at least say that it were not a coward. It may get some small degree of appreciation for that, even if its efforts were somewhat meager.

It were less dignified what happened to the one Charir attacked, but it were far more noisy, as once he'd get up there, and sink his claws in, all three heads would let out a loud roar of pain, as they were fried through and through. He'd end up sitting on it alone, as it collapsed into a smoking pile. In case he felt up for some well done beef, he'd be in for a treat now, as well as some cheering words from Leviathan, who praised him for a job well done. Sure he had gotten a tiny bit of help, via the charging he had gotten from various sources, but he had still done the majority of the fight himself. It counted as his kill, far as she were concerned. And a good one at that.

This left her own target as the last one standing, and seeing what happened to its companions, it would turn around, and start to run off.

"Come on now, don't be like that. Can't have you embarrass me in front of them."

Whooshing sounds started to be heard, as she focused her magic, and decided to show off a little again. Ruby had the physical win down, and Charir were the electric champion, but she were a weather specialist. And right now, she felt like it were time for a small, localized tornado.

The strong tunnel of wind would send the creature up high, though between the strong winds and the dirt and leaves that were blown up with it, what went on inside, were not something one could see.

The tornado would bend via her will, and spit out the flailing, disoriented creature in her direction, where she'd raise her hands, covered in elongated claws of hardened ice, and decapitate it on the way down. She preferred this sort of end to her prey, if not quick electricity, or a stab to the heart. It were quicker, and more humane. She did not overly care to make creatures suffer without reason.

"That was a little more fun. Still hoping to find better. Even the equines should be able to handle something like this, instead of wussing out with a wall."

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@Catpone Cerberus

"Reasonable. Though I'd advise you to not try and eat the animals that are coming around here with some regularity. I get the feeling that Lyriel asked them here, and you attempting to eat one of them won't be well liked. I've kept myself away from them for that reason. Stick with fish if need be, would be my suggestion."

Nerzhei would walk back, and sit down hard, up against a tree. The last few days had been grueling, and frankly, she needed as much rest as could get, before she'd be called on again for whatever reason. Maybe soon it would be the princess that called, asking her for time to study some more, or Lyriel had another request of her. She'd like to say no, but she were the stranger in these lands, and had to work on getting strong connections, if she were to advance around here.

If there were nothing else, she'd eventually take a nap in the shade, and Ziggy would flutter about, enjoying the scene. If there too were nothing more, she'd eventually return home, and start working on a few things. No rest for a healthy doctor after all.

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@Catpone Cerberus

"I wish I had an answer, but truthfully, I don't think there is one.

As unfair as it seems, and as puzzling as it sometimes appear, sometimes, life simply ends far before one expects it. You could be in your prime, and at your very best of health, and then suddenly, something pops within you. A vein, some sort of interference with your heart. Anything truly, as the body of every creature is a complex mystery, and anything could at any given point, simply fail.

It will often seem cruel to most, but life and death are a cycle that I don't think could ever truly be understood. Why are we alive? What determines when our days are at end, even if we do everything that we can, to maintain ourselves? If there are answers, I know them not. I can only partake in the cycle, and do my small part to help maintain more life, than death. Yet in the end, I am not its master, and in time, it too will claim me. As it should claim everyone.

I choose not to delve on the futility that life can sometimes seem, as death is all but inevitable. I like to focus on what one can gain through life, and believe that whenever our time comes, we shouldn't be in a position where we mourn its end, but where we celebrate all we were able to experience. Even if sadly, I know timing are sometimes cruel, and death hit those who have not had the time to experience what life might offer. For them I weep, for they have been teased the majesty of life, but had it denied them, by a force I could not even begin to comprehend."

As there were the majesty of life, so were there the cruelty of death. And much as she'd like to think that all would experience a healthy, fulfilling life before it ended, it were sadly not always that simple. Nor were it her place to meddle with, beyond her boundaries. Scarecrow were - besides everything else - a prime example of what might happen, if one attempted to stave off death, when your time had come. Be it by his own choice or not, his existence were still proof that the cycle must go on. As cruel as it sometimes were, this fate were worse.

As for Crow, he had gotten bored, and began looking around, to see if there were anyone else there. As there weren't, he'd start to stretch his wings, and other parts of his body. He'd keep a claw on Scarecrow, but he wanted to check, just in case he might accidentally let loose.

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@Catpone Cerberus

On 1/22/2021 at 10:37 AM, Catpone Cerberus said:

"The Solar Guard!". The fruit hit the guard directly on the snout and got squashed as it hit due the combination of his metal jaw and the royal guard helmet being too hard for it to do anything, quite the impressive throw though, especially considering what shape Trox was in. 

Onache had questions regarding what they jut said, but did not have the time before a freak of a guard entered the room, and Trox splattered a fruit across his face. This were the first action which actually caused a small smile to spread on her face for a brief time, as she found the action, and the result of it, rather amusing. Though she did  still not appreciate being interrupted, so she'd light up her horn, and prepare to work her magic on this insolent fool. Just to find that somehow, she appeared to be blocked from doing so. How peculiar. As well as frankly, being highly annoying. She did not appreciate not having the option to do something here, nor how it seemed to have absolutely no effect. Which meant this were nut just a resilient mind, but likely, an unnatural one, or a shielded one. Either option put him out of her range. And then the insolent foal thought that he could simply tell her off afterwards?

On 1/22/2021 at 10:37 AM, Catpone Cerberus said:

'Don't waste your effort on me Changeling.'

"You think me powerless, just because you are shielded?

Pray tell, how willing would you be to fight against every being within this hospital, coming at you for crimes they remember you doing? How many murders of locals, they all strongly remember as being their closest friends, would you think they'd want you to face judgement for? A dozen? Two dozen?

I don't have to control you, to make you suffer. A thought is all that is needed, to make you the sworn enemy of this entire town. And either you'd accept what they would do to you, or fight back, and have the element wearers come down upon you, with the wrath of the ages. So watch your tone, and know your place, golem."

Her horn stayed glowing, that she might at any point, send out this reconstruction of memories to those in the vicinity, and set in motion a miserable time for this apparent construct. She may get defeated, and the reconstruction be temporary, but it would last long enough, to make her the victor, one way or another. 

Were it evil to use others like this? Undoubtedly, but she were not known to be the kindest of queens, and though she had become a reformed changeling, it did not mean that she had suddenly flipped a switch, and become Princess of Fuzzy Cuddles. She knew her strengths, and would gladly use them to further her goal. And as that goal here included protecting two others, it seemed somewhat righteous in her mind.

Her gaze on him at every point in this conversation, were cold, and spoke of how clearly she felt her position in this confrontation, were a superior one, compared to this guard golem. Also about how distasteful she found him to be, thus far, as she almost sneered in disgust.

"Also, you are factually incorrect. The overall title of the combined guards are called the Royal Guards, but they are still split up into the Night Guard, and Solar Guards.

Now what are you doing here? And make it switch. I am inclined to believe Trox's actions, that indicates that your presence shouldn't be tolerated for long."

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@EQ_Theta

On 1/22/2021 at 3:46 PM, EQ_Theta said:

“Huh, this is pretty good.”

“Didn’t expect this combination to work so well. I suppose most things would be good enough to go into a pie if whoever makes it is skilled. How’s your slice, Rosa?”

While Sen was preoccupied with chatting with the thestral, Lin was watching Omen eat the container. It was a bizarre enough sight that got her wide-eyed, and she really couldn’t help but stare. That was enough to make her forget she was eating.

“Uh, I take it you like the container, Omen? What does that taste like?”

"You'd be amazed what one can put into pies. Long as it can remain somewhat firm, practically everything could in theory be used. I must admit a certain preference for milipede & raspberry surprise, but this is quite good as well. A rather nice texture, and well heated, even though it had stood at the stand for a time. I am assuming he have used some heating plates. Potentially with fire opals powering them. It isn't a cheap way of doing things per se, but it is an efficient one, and could well be worth the investment for a stand like his."

He'd turn his slice to show it towards Sen and Lin, that they may see the generous helping of juicy berries within, which as he chewed them, let loose a lovely, fresh taste. It lacked a small amount of crunch from mixing in insect parts, but that were a bat pony thing, and there didn't seem to be any. Maybe that were more of a normal day kind of pie for the area, with this one more focused on tourists? It would make sense to him, and this were far from bad. Probably one of the better pies he had ever tasted. Not that it were a long list, granted. He were more of a cake sort of equine, but pie were still good.

"I'm surprised to see a pony work a stand that serves fish pie though. Or meat in general. Ponies willing to butcher are a rather rare minority, as it tends to carry some societal issues. More or less that ponies detest those of their fellow kin, who harms what they consider *cutesie forest animals*, or pets. It can be downright dangerous to go down this path in some areas, depending on the population, as you could get completely shunned for this action. Bat ponies and thestrals have less issues with this though, so I suppose it makes sense that he have set up shop here. Probably live here too, to endure less harshness from his fellow equines."

While Rosa blabered on, between trying to munch down the first of his slices of pie, Omen would continue to slowly munch down her soggy cardboard.

"Cardboard and pie juices. Oak too. Funny tastes."

She may move on to try some pie later, but for now, she were enjoying this part, and honestly, it just made sense to her that she ate this. Less trash around, and the others could eat the real food, since she didn't really need that, either. Discord had used her the same way back in the day, despite him being able to remove things with a snap of his fingers. Always amused him to see her eat random things, and more often than not, she felt more interested in the packaging, than what were inside anyway. Just food tended to taste bland to her, unless it were with chilies, as she had found out today. Cardboard though, had a special flavor, and a texture unlike the more soft food, and she liked chewey stuff. Chewey and scorching. If ever they found a rubbery shoe, left for a month in a pot of dragon chili, they might actually manage to find something that she could determine for sure, as being her favorite food.

"How does the fish taste? Master Discord said meat were not allowed. Bad for ponies, yes? Better for you?"

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@Windy Breeze @Kujamih  @Califorum

Molotov would take the weird thing that the mare offered, and twist and turn it for a while. Inspecting buttons, then seeing the screen light up, but not finding it really did anything. Even if he could unlock it, what were the point? Equestria didn't have the internet, or cell towers. This were pretty much worthless in this world.

"Eh. It's pretty and all, but I got my own screens, and those actually do something. Plus, this seems flimsy. I'd be worried I'd drop it like half a meter, and it'd shatter. Pretty shoddy construction. Best you take it back. I figure you got something special it can do where you're from."

He'd use his horn to float the weird tablet thing back to Cali. Frankly, he wasn't overly impressed with it, but there were probably something special it could do elsewhere.

"And it ain't an easy world here, y'know. Some other nations are more about technology, but Equestria likes to take it slow, and not disrupt things too rapidly. Generally, folks who invent stuff, who gets funded by the kingdom, will have to send their inventions through to the big house, for them to be tested, and see if there is a proper spot for them. Sometimes things are too dangerous and have to be scrapped, or it's brilliant, but the nation ain't ready for it yet. Other times, things are tested on a small scale first, and looked on with limitations in mind.

I work with robots, right? Well, some of them are actually in use out here and there. They're mindless though, and due to worries about automation taking jobs away, they're supposed to be small scale, and are currently in testing that way. Heck, most folks think they're golems.

Carmen and Felicia are very recent successes I've had in AI, with the intention of it working to build guards for special tasks, that might kill regular folks, or help maintain security in places that can't deal with equine error. That's the company line anyway. Frankly, I just really wanted to make it work, and my girls here are the first successes. Carmen were the very first, about a year ago, and Felicia's the culmination in everything I've learned, taken to the extreme. Granted, I didn't expect her to despise me, but in fairness, I had her chained down to start with, to keep her in here. I figured the world wasn't ready for her, and wanted to keep the shop safe. She'd been mellowed out a lot since she got off that leash.

Anyway, I love 'em both, but they're the first generation. Still need to perfect getting more advanced bodies made, that can contain the proper power sources, and so on. I agree with the words I've gotten back from the princesses advisor on this too, that it ain't time to release them yet. Not until everything's ready, and even then, keep it government only. Can't have regular folks learn of it, and start making killer bots or something.

The wings are a good project too, that actually got a big deal of support from up top. Mine are still new, but it's the best that's officially known off thus far, and in time, I'll work out the kinks fully. And hopefully figure out how not to make them reliant on invasive surgery. One thing at a time though.

And yeah yeah, there are other nations more advanced, that I could go ham in. But my family owes Princess Celestia greatly, and I ain't gonna be the first one to disrespect that legacy.

And you don't gotta worry none, Light. I'm not gonna use whatever that little thing is here. See? I got my own."

Molotov would move over to the entrance, and start pushing around with his hoof on a large, glass surface. Doing so, would make varied lights and systems go on and off in the workshop. Including a net gun, that's slide out of the wall, and turn towards them, before he retracted it, and shut off the plate again.

"Touch and DNA sensitive. Though it ain't perfect yet. Still gotta rely on some other buttons for a few other things, and Blitz have proven that it ain't impossible to bypass. But advancements are done in steps, y'know? Everything takes time.

Check this out though. I love this one, and just haven't gotten a chance to really try using it yet."

A specific combination later, and a soft, pink light would go over the room, and smooth music start playing. The light would begin to obscure the various tools and stuff on the walls, and make it seem as if the place were getting a nice fluffy haze going, to make things seem more fluffy.

"Still working on sorting out some rotating walls and stuff over time, but I'm working on being able to make this place a spot to woo the ladies."

It fit him perfectly: It was with good intentions, and he himself thought it was romantic, yet others would probably think it were sleazy. Molotov with ladies in a nut shell.

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@Blitz Boom

Magnolia had sat next to Zeehva at the table. Scarcity could tell that Magnolia didn't really like her. She didn't really seem interested in the food or the tea in fear of that it being poisioned nor did she really seem to try anything shifty. After Scarcity finished talking, Magnolia spoke a little ominously. "My trust in you is Scarce. You sit behind this table like you know everything. What do you want from me?" Magnolia asked, rudely but she could tell that Magnolia was afraid of her.

Magnolia kept her eyes open and stayed alert just incase anything out of the ordinary happened. She could tell that something was up in this room itself. Likely, Scarcity had prepared some traps or some sort of plan just incase anything got out of hand in here, or worse. She glanced to Brick Wall there, who was likely standing there with a normal emotionless guard expression as always. She didn't really seem interested in him. "How do you know about me, yet I never told my name to anyone? You know something.....you know something about me that I don't want you to know." Magnolia spoke again. She hated this environment for sure. It wasn't to be trusted, neither was Scarcity.

Magnolia tapped her trinket there and seemed to almost grin at it. "Not just a trinket. It's...an artifact." she seemed to grin pridefully before putting on more of a serious face. "I do not want to meet with anyone else. I just want to leave with...Zeehva here...I don't want to be involved in whatever torturous plan you are going to do to me. I know that is what you probably want." Magnolia frowned. 

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@Windy Breeze @Kujamih @Blitz Boom

Cali listened to Molotove speak. She wasn't exactly sure what to say here and seemed to look around and think before she spoke. "Very interesting to say the least. What I have here is a phone, it allows the people of my world to basically communicate anytime, anywhere no matter the distance. Provided that it is charged and connected to the...internet. Not sure how to explain that one. But what you have here is impressive considering this world's ways and set up." she stood up and proceeded to look around at stuff but didn't touch any of it.

"In my world many things are already automated. Such as stuff like banking, manufacturing and automotive. The military of various nations employs AI to some extent but it is not sentient like your creations. In my world there is a fear of sentient AI turning its back on humanity and then turning into our masters instead of the other way around. There were many movies about that. In my world things such as cash and coins are almost a thing of the past and most banking was kept electronically via machines and special coded cards would use to access such machines.' Cali spoke as she looked about the place. 

"I did something once with a sentient robot I met in another reality once. I turned into a battery for him and he basically went nuts. I wonder if that would be the case here with your machines." Cali bore a sly and slick expression. 

[Rising Dusk 22,982]

@Blitz Boom

"Soon the rest of Equestria will see the value in what we do here.  We'll become a fully fledged agency and it'll be so much easier to send my agents where they are needed instead of waiting to be called upon," Minty said proudly.   She'd have to expand the agency of course before any such notion could be fully entertained.  All of Equestria was too big for just the fourteen of them and already she was sending one off to deal with another land entirely.  "For what it's worth, the Solar Guard are competent enough and the rest remain on how sensitive the incident was," for enough of the truth the larger mare could divine from the situation.

"You needn't worry about the Solar Guard mucking up the magical components of the incident.  If there are any to be found, we have a magic radar that can pick up traces years old," Starbright smiled.  Not that she could produce such a device for evidence, but the pony in question worked at a desk just a few paces away.  It wasn't as decorated or personalized as many of the other agent's desk.  Mostly because he was rarely in the office and instead out and about in the city.  With a city of its own problems, Center Zero had hardly been on their radar and only appearing in any of their case files as a place of origin for Molotov Boom and his sister.

"No, a local pony that has her hoof on the pulse of Equestria.  Somepony I'm sure doesn't appreciate a harsh title like Underground Queen," Tussle gave Flare Blitz a glance.  The stallion slowly looking over his shoulder, hoping to not find the icy glare of Dawn staring back at him for any insult she may have heard.  "If there is information or secrets to be had, she knows about them," she casually added.  Dawn's position in society was just a fact of city life, both the good and the bad.

 

The weight of his actions only continued to compound onto his shoulders.  A weight thought easily ignored but he knows better, his status in the eyes of Harrowmark will be a big part of diplomacy, one that Princess Twilight won't be able to overlook.  Heroes were important, even in Equestria that was a true fact, but in a land as dark as Harrowmark, he could barely fathom the power one could have.  Being alive was a fact he was rather proud of, and would prefer to stay until the time was right.  Hopefully negations don't turn into a point of haggling over his soul and the need of his continued hero status be needed as a spirt or undead to keep the peace between their two countries.

"A purse dear is a fashion accessory to carry things in," Cork chuckled.  Putting her mug down to pick up her saddle bag.  Slimmer and designed more for fashion than function, it was patterned with jems and flowers to match her dress.  Rising only had one saddle bag, but ponies like Cork, Minty and Dawn had one for every occasion and desk.  "Usually they contain valuables like our money and some thieves called purse snatchers, like to steal them for the Bits inside," she added.

"No.  You were not asked to return," Rising confirmed.  Igniting his horn to collect their tea cups and take them into his kitchen.  "But if you wish to stay, I recommend going to the Court House and registering," he informed her from from across the room.

[Kujamih 10,516]

@Califorum, @Windy Breeze, @Blitz Boom

Light face hoofed. " damn it Cali! even your other self ain't listening to a word i say.... Hey CALI HELLO! Did you not hear what i just said? why did i even try." 

Instead Light turned his attention to Molotov. 

"It's not you who I'm worried of... Its her...

i can trust you, you're smart... Cali on the other hand....i know she is smart too, But... Child..ish... and careless...and has a traumatizing past.... That's why theres a lot of creatures want her...dead... Think of it this way. What if it wasn't you who Cali gave the phone too?.... What if she gave it to someone else?"

"Then your world is screwed."

"You know what Molotov... Maybe it's not your sister I'm really here for." 

Then Light gave a doubtful look at Cali.

 

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@Kujamih

Cali looked to Light in Confusion. "I don't know how you know my name or know...stuff about me. It's strange. What are you even on about?" she asked him, not really seeming to understand his questioning. 

[Kujamih 10,516]

@Califorum @Windy Breeze @Blitz Boom

Light face hoofed himself again, but this time it got a little bit forceful.

" Ouch...." Light is now rubbing his four head.

" For someone who jumps through other dimensions, You should've gotten used to strangers knowing who you are by now. Or who have grudge on you." Light said with a sarcastic tone.

" I'm gonna say it again.... Don't contaminate/ influence other dimensions with other dimensions."

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@Kujamih @Windy Breeze @Blitz Boom

"Who are you to comment on my...habits? I don't even know you are and you are already like, lecturing me on stuff?" Cali sighed and shook her head and sat further away from light.

[Kujamih 10,516]

"......" Light was lost for words.

Instead of questioning Cali's actions he went to Molotov and said, "... Just watch out for her... I think she means no harm... But if you let her loose.. your world will be contaminated with things..."

Light then went to Cali and said, " look. I know a bit about you because another Cali is a part of my team trying to fix dimensions. She's a very good friend of mine and have saved each others butt a lot of times....well she did try to kill everyone in the team... but still, a good friend. I know what your gunna say. "You have friends!?" I'm sure you think that's an impostor of you. But that Cali has gone through a lot, and embraced the most powerful magic.

"so believe me when I say this to you, I have the best intentions for you Cali. So if you stop contaminating this dimension. I'll help you out on this dimension on whatever you are looking for... Because I'm sure whatever you are looking for in this dimension is also contaminating this dimension."

[North Star 2,741]

5 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

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@abrony-mouse

On 1/21/2021 at 10:16 PM, abrony-mouse said:

"Oh pshaw, I didn't do anything near as much as Daring Do... I'm sure nopony would want to read about plain old Fuchsia Berry." she says half-modestly, but unable to keep the pleasure out of her voice at the compliment.

"Nonsense. Your story have character, and things you do not normally run into, nor hear about. Daring Do have her share of interesting enough tales, but some of them contains pure drivel, that gets tedious to attempt to listen to. I have never personally met her, but from what I hear, by those who have, her publisher is doing her a favor, when it comes to the way she tells her stories herself. It could apparently be quite a bit worse, at times. I think your tales would be a breath of fresh air, and could perhaps fill an interesting spot in the market, for more interesting, yet somewhat shorter duration tales, gathered in a large tome. Most of the big sellers have padded out, single adventure stories. A collection might go fairly well."

 

Fuchsia nods along, wondering if she would ever seriously publish any of her travels. She was happy to just trot through Equestria, but then she had been inspired by pony tales of travellers to distant lands herself...

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"Be thankful you could not. Nasty little creatures gives off quite the annoying, high pitched screech. It feels as if it tries to drill into your head.

Ah, but you're right. It is time to stop focusing on past glories, and work towards a new tale. Let me just check..."

He'd get up on his hooves slowly, and wander a few steps. He were wobbling some, but he felt better than he did on his way back here, after the initial poisoning.

"Not perfect, but improving steadily. I could see myself properly ready once we reach the entrance. Allow me to prepare my gear first though."

It weren't hard really. Most he'd need, were in a small saddlebag that he floated over and attached to himself. On the other side of the harness holding this in place, appeared to be a machete, firmly within its scabbard. The handle showed that it were of high quality too, though he hadn't put all his eggs into one basket. In fact, he'd float a similar one, also in a scabbard from the tent, and towards Fuchsia.

"May I offer the lady a machete for the trip?"

Fuchsia trots with Billowing Smoke, just in case he falls as he takes his first steps. Her eyes light up with anticipation when he says he is feeling better. "Great!" she exclaims happily. As he is packing up she quickly tidies up her own few things and re-ties her saddlebags, ready for adventure. As she is doing this, Billowing offers her the machete...

"Thanks! Mind if I..." she takes the machete in her mouth and gives it a few experimental swings. As she thought, the heavy blade threw her slight frame off balance when she tried to wield it properly. She returns the machete to her hoof and hands it back to him. "Thanks but I'm not really a machete gal, but there ain't no bush stopped me slithering through." she gestures to her slight frame, coated with jungle mud and slime - very slithery :3 

"How about you - want any camouflage?" she offers in turn, reaching into her saddlebag and taking out a box which, on opening, reveals a painter's palette of camouflage colours, from sandy browns of the desert to the vibrant greens of the jungle and everything inbetween. Everything a pink pony might need to blend in.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

On 1/23/2021 at 2:01 PM, Blitz Boom said:

Once the shadows were entered, Cacora would find that she wasn't alone anymore. Something - or somepony - were buzzing above her, and if she looked up, she'd see a pair of large eyes, with small pupils, starring down at her. Not with malicious intent though. It seemed more like whoever it were, were just curious and trying to sort of judge how she were.

If light got cast in here, or her eyes got more used to the darkness, Cacora would find that she'd be able to see more of the other one, and well... Fitting for Ponyville, it were a strange sight.

It appeared to be a mare, with thing wings, fluttering like a hummingbirds. However, she also seemed to have a shark tail, and sharp teeth, along with fish scales around her muzzle, that seemed to indicate that she had been eating one of those recently.

She'd flutter closer, and sniff the air around Cacora some, before starting to land.

"...Not frog. Not food. Friend?"

This one had been around town for about a day, and were more in the open yesterday, but had wandered around shadowy places today, to try that too. While doing that, she had spotted Cacora, and just sort of fixated on her for some reason. She weren't even entirely sure why herself

**Cacora gives her a quizical look.** "Friend is possible, but not really sure as to how. I've been alone all my life. So I never learned. I always avoid others when I am not understanding." **Cacora says, while every so often sniffing the air. She then makes to head away from the alley in ponyville. She still seems to be looking for something but not as frantic as she was before.** "Want to join me? Looking for a scent of sorts. I have smelt it several times before, but I have never been able to locate it. To me, it smells sweet as honey."

On 1/23/2021 at 2:01 PM, Blitz Boom said:

@Midnight_Aurora

The mare would turn her head and look at the odd pony. One looking like him weren't something she were exactly used to seeing, but she were not facing him with distaste, awe, or even fear, for that matter. More a sort of curiosity. As if you saw a strange looking frog, and were momentarily surprised about it.

"Child, I have seen things which your mind could not comprehend. Monsters on the regular, which would make you hemorrhage from every opening in your head, for the sheer pleasure of hearing you scream. So forgive me if I find it difficult to fear one with a minor energy imbalance."

She sounded annoyed, which were truly what she were too. Today had not been overly pleasant, and quite frankly, it made her snippy.

"*sigh* I didn't mean to vent at you, child. Today have simply been miserable

**Silverwing says,giving her a calm collected look,** "From a demonic pony's prospective, I probably am like a child, but I can assure you, I am a fully grown being. However magic, if memory serves, never is as one expects. An overload with enough build up can destroy allot. Though with the right tools, I believe it can be avoided. My name is Silverwing. May I ask your name?" **He waits for a response while reading the scroll pertaining to the summoning ritual that summoned him to this world.**

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[Windy Breeze 15,089]

@Blitz Boom @Kujamih @Califorum

Luna and Blue stared at the robot spider named Carmen, who is much smaller than the other one Molotov called Felicia. With Light urging them to come inside for their safety and the assurence of Molotov's machineries, the two finally obliged to enter the building. They went inside and followed the others. The two would look around their surroundings, ignoring the conversations.

@Blitz Boom

On 1/22/2021 at 2:24 AM, Blitz Boom said:

"It's okay, Tepe. Windy's part of a troupe of really special, excellent flyers. They're a big thing in Equestria, and having their endorsement, can really help places. A good review by one can make all sorts go thee, to try for themselves, and see if they run into them. ad one though, can also really make things bad. They got a lot of influence, even if I bet they don't always want it to be like that. Right, Windy?"

Windy blushed “Yeah. Me and my team always affects business even we are just walking by, a compliment will make a restaurant very popular while those with even the slightest criticism will led them to... Downfall” she grinned sheepishly. Tepe looks at her, still confused.

“I didn't think you're a very important pony from a very important pegasi group”

Windy waved a hoof at him in denial “No, no! Me and my group aren't that important, but-” she glance behind her, seeing a few costumers and some of the staffs staring at her. She smiled sheepishly at them “You guys can go back to your business. Nothing to see here everypony!” everyone continued to stare at her before finally going back to their own business. Windy glared at Tepe and raised a hoof at her, who flinched in response, though she didn't seem to be the type of mare to hurt somebody, its probably some kind of gesture. She let out a sigh and lowered her hoof “*sigh* I think we're a bit too loud”

 

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Cali laughed a bit. "Well for one I do know that in the past I have come in contact with clones or alternate versions of myself so thats not out of the question. But I don't really have interest at the moment in other places. After all, I've ended up here. I don't need anyone's help with anything. Your whole act there is just, I don't know...lame? Confusing? I don't want anything to do with it." Cali crossed her arms.

[Sekel 669]

@Blitz Boom

KARMIC FATE & ATZY

ATZY

"I'm not familiar with my culture either!" Atzy hissed at Enzo in frsutration. She had no idea what was expected of her and she had rushed into things with Dia'Thiz purely to get out of Karmic's mind. She is thankful for what the Gemling queen did for her but now she's suddenly a Gemling princess. She didn't exactly realise just how much responsibility that put on her shoulders. At least not yet. She gritted her teeth and spoke in a mumbled fashion and a slight growl. "Once Mind Reaper has gone away, let's just go through the city."

KARMIC

"Harsh punishment for a Queen," Karmic commented, sitting down in front of Mind Reaper and flicked her tail so it wrapped around her hooves. She took a breath and then let it out slowly, relaxing in what she hoped was safe place in their patch of the gardens. "Do you think ... that Queen Onache could teach Atzy a few things?" she asked in a dreamy tone, sounding like she was away with the fairies now that she's had a chance to actually relax and sit down instead of just following Enzo everywhere.

@Blitz Boom

TWILIGHT SPARKLE

"A legend that turned out to be true and the mare herself is dead," Twilight said quietly, gulping, and went closer to Marepunzel's still body. She lit her horn and in a pinkish hue, grabbed some hair that was still clinging to the skull in her magic. She levitated it over and brought out a test tube in another magical field. Uncorking the tube, the hairs settled in nicely and she recorked it before placing it in her saddlebags. "Okay ... okay ... I have the hair now," she said, and looked at Last, Cherish, and the Manetid. "What I have to do is done here, I think it's best we leave Madame Macabre to her duties," she told them as she trotted closer to the group.

@Blitz Boom

AURORA LIGHTS

Aurora wasn't sure what to make of the voice and decided to go and stand near Lulu and Flaxxy. She felt with she'd have a better at being protected with them than with Happy at the moment, given his inebriated state. At the sound of the balloon popping, Aurora winced at the sound before quickly lifting off a few inches off the ground to get away from the spiders. "Ewwww, I hate spiders," Aurora said with a shiver. "Wait ... did you say draconquuii? They're meant to be extinct!"

@Widdershins

DAWN STREAK

"I heard," Dawn chuckled, unable to stop laughing at the sight of Kaltrops acting like a house cat. "I heard that ... that dragons eat gems. This true? I know Spike, Princess Twilight's assistant, eats them by the wheelbarrow full. If so ... we could possibly go out and find some. Now." Dawn then blushed heavily, unable to stop her feelings from showing on her face and looked away, and at the table beside them. "T-T-Together."

[Kujamih 10,516]

@Califorum @Blitz Boom @Windy Breeze

"Sure but will you stop with the contamination and i wont bother you." Light put a hoof out gesturing a shake of "HOOVES"(HAND)....

" Cali....shake on it.... Pleaaaase???"  Light kinda knows that all Calis are stubborn by default, but has pride on what she does... And a shake of hooves or hands will show what kind of cali she is... A cooperative one. Or a dangerous one.

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Cali put her hands behind her back. "Tell me what  you mean about...contamination. If you mean by presence, then this reality is already contaminated." she said in an observing tone.  

[Kujamih 10,516]

12 minutes ago, Califorum said:

@Kujamih @Blitz Boom @Windy Breeze

Cali put her hands behind her back. "Tell me what  you mean about...contamination. If you mean by presence, then this reality is already contaminated." she said in an observing tone.  

"True.. i mean we are considered a contaminance... But the contamination i want to avoid is changing this dimensions path.... Sometimes a contaminance wont do nothing like the material i just gave molotov b cause the material i handed over exist in this realm... And that cellphone you just presented has it's negative effects. Because it's not supposed to exist in this universe and the materials don't exist in this universe." 

Light paused and pondered some more on what Cali has just said. Is he not seeing something while Cali has?

" wait "Already contaminated"? How?"

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14 minutes ago, Kujamih said:

"True.. i mean we are considered a contaminance... But the contamination i want to avoid is changing this dimensions path.... Sometimes a contaminance wont do nothing like the material i just gave molotov b cause the material i handed over exist in this realm... And that cellphone you just presented has it's negative effects. Because it's not supposed to exist in this universe and the materials don't exist in this universe." 

Light paused and pondered some more on what Cali has just said. Is he not seeing something while Cali has?

" wait "Already contaminated"? How?"

“Our presence here already is altering this place. We are not meant to be here but, I am fine with staying here for now. I believe that you yourself are also contaminanting according to your definition. Most materials exist in all places. This phone contains gold, lead, copper, aluminum and plastic which obviously exists here. Everything has molecules and atoms and if it doesn’t exist here then the molecules can be rearranged to create it.” Cali said to him.

[Kujamih 10,516]

44 minutes ago, Califorum said:

“Our presence here already is altering this place. We are not meant to be here but, I am fine with staying here for now. I believe that you yourself are also contaminanting according to your definition. Most materials exist in all places. This phone contains gold, lead, copper, aluminum and plastic which obviously exists here. Everything has molecules and atoms and if it doesn’t exist here then the molecules can be rearranged to create it.” Cali said to him.

" Cali i did say that i want to avoid contaminance that doesn't exist in this world.... ponies exist meaning i can allow "US" specific contaminance to somehow as few as possible to contaminate this dimension.... But you turning into human has somehow didn't pollute it in some weird way... Meaning a human has already existed here or has already polluted this place... But that cellphone... Are you sure that that's the only material inside that? And that doesn't mean that if the materials exist that cellphone exist... Like what Molotov has said before... That device has no use for pony kind... And thus no pony would have invented that contraption."

 @Blitz Boom @Windy Breeze @Califorum

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[Catpone Cerberus 22,934]

@Blitz Boom
"At least this time I got a fight out of it." Ruby commented, she didn't mention anything about Leviathan's kill, mostly because she knew already what she was capable of and wasn't one to compliment others, she looked at Charir's victim as she continued eating the creature in front of her, this was as good of a  time for a lunch as any "Have to remember to avoid Charir if I ever anger him during a lightning storm, that looks like it hurt." she then said something to Charir, which seemed to feed his pride more or less, as while he was focused on what he had seen Leviathan do and was feeling smug already from not only the kill, but also Leviathan's cheering tone, whatever Ruby said seemed to make him glow with pride, not literally of course, though it wasn't far off since there was still few sparks of electricity on him. He was both impressed and bit scared by what Leviathan was capable of, but it only the former was visible when he looked at her, as he believed that she had no intentions to harm him. 

 Charir too took a bite of what he had just killed, mostly to know what it tasted like, and dug out one of its vertebrae, only to clean it up, carve it a bit with his claws, and but it on his free horn like a piece of jewelry.

"You overestimate the ponies, it would take only one like this one..." she was talking about the one she killed "...to take down a big group of pony guards, they and their weapons are not good against something that doesn't fear death." "How could a creature that's out of the fight with single broken bone go against something that still fights after having its throat cut open?" having literally been a pony, she knew just how weak their bodies was and how bad their anatomy was for fighting.
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"I prefer fish anyway, got enough fur during my time at the lake." Nada said, and that would be the last thing she said besides wishing Ziggy and eventually Nerzhei a good rest of the day when they left. She would proceed to settle in, check the river and possibly move few stones here and there, and after she got comfortable and would no longer have anyone around, she would start quietly humming and singing songs about peace, nature, and other positive things. 

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 Scarecrow didn't mind Crow moving around, especially since he seemed to still make sure that they didn't separate, but he made a mental note, which Crow probably also got due to their connection, that he should probably head back to the forest soon enough so that Crow could fly around freely for a while without worries.

"I figured as much, but decided to still ask, because if anyone would have known, it would be you." He replied with a nod after Lyriel's answer "As someone looking from outside in, it's almost fascinating to see just how fragile life is, but ultimately I believe it's a good thing, because when your time is limited, you will more likely take everything out of it." "Meanwhile someone like me who has eternity left in their existence, have trouble finding meaning in anything, because if even time has no meaning, why anything would?" "This doesn't seem to be unique to me either, as the ghost from the house of the two unicorns also seemed to hate its own existence." 

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"I have plenty of ways of getting through civilians without harming anyone, so I would simply leave, report to Celestia, and then it would be you in trouble with the elements." the guard said in calm and almost bored sounding voice "I am aware that you are a queen, and thus technically speaking outrank me, but this is not your domain, and here you follow the laws of ponies, so please, let me do my job, and that way you get rid of me faster." there would then be a moment of silence from the all three as the guard waited to see if there was going to be a problem and the siblings got mentally ready to jump out of the nearest window in case the guard started a massacre, the kobolds knew to not pick a fight with one of these.

If there was no further trouble, he would face the siblings, trying to look as friendly as he could "It is true that The Royal guard has night guard and solar guard, but The Solar Guard of The Solar Empire does not exist in this Equestria, nor does the Night Guard of The Realm of the Night, or the Night-Realm as it is more often called." "I'm here simply to do my job, to assure the safety of this Equestria, and while I do understand your dislike of me, I have certainly deserved it, I intend to do no harm to anyone here, and just want to make sure your arrival does not threaten the peace of this land." 

"This Equestria?" Trox asked, and while he too spoke in calm tone, it was clear that he saw this guard as an enemy and was mentally prepared to fight him, not that he was in shape to do so, Sheska too had her hand on her waist like she was reaching for a weapon that wasn't there, but she didn't say anything. "As stated, this is a different world, I will not go in too much detail right now, as the emotional load isn't necessarily good for you in your current situation, but just know that most things you know don't exist here, so think it as another place that just happens to also be called Equestria." "What do you want?" "For now I just want to ask few question regarding your arrival here, it shouldn't take long if your changeling friend here doesn't intervene much." 

 

[EQ_Theta 329]

@Blitz Boom

“That looks delicious! All this is, and how anyone who discovered how to make these things probably wouldn’t know how popular it could get. A nice firm exterior with a juicy filling, then a crunchy outer crust… it really ties everything together. I wouldn’t know how the folks back home would think about this, but if they had a chance to try it it, they might want to figure out how to make these themselves.”

Sen downed the last bits of his slice of fish pie before picking up a slice of the exotic fruit pie. One bit was all it took to get him to pause. He had a look of contentment on his face, seemingly attempting to savor every last bite he could get out of it. Knowing very little of the fruits that commonly grow in Equestria, he couldn’t say what he was eating, only that it was delicious. 

“Mmmm… This pie… You should try this, Rosa! If blissful feelings could be experienced through food, this has to be it. It’s so good, but I’m not sure I could tell you what’s in it. The stallion mentioned a combination of fruits, but I don’t know them. Maybe you might know? Only thing I’m sure about is that this could get me to swear off eating anything with meat.”

The longma still had thoughts about ponies butchering creatures for meat, a minority but one still present. For the longma, there was always a measure of respect that each one had to adhere to, lest they disrespect the bounty given to them by nature. But with ponykind, there was a kind of attachment to life that seemed to supersede all alternative forms of thinking. In a sense, all creatures were sacred and that taking a life was a big violation of that line of thinking. Griffons would have some leniency toward that, but having to get over it as a pony may be a lot tougher. Sen didn’t try to comprehend it, only accepting what worked for his own kind and leaving it at that. 

Meanwhile, Lin would continue to watch Omen devour the cardboard container while attempting to make sense of the Ki’Nathar’s explanation. Odd tastes would translate to odd descriptions, and funny was something she couldn’t imagine. The pies’ flavors seeping in to the cardboard made sense, but the taste of cardboard itself was very much alien. 

“Oh, uh… yes, the fish. Mostly salty, but it’s also little sweet and firm. Whatever the stallion put in pie also makes it rather creamy, though I suppose that’s where the sweet taste comes from. I suppose meat doesn’t work well with pony diets, but I’m not sure why. The longma can eat meat, and I guess we don’t have any side effects from eating it, so you could say it is better for us. Plants and fruits are still more abundant in the forest, which explains why the longma eat more of those.”

“Speaking of fruits, looks like Shrimp is waking up. How about we give him a little something?”

Lin picked up some little pineapple bits from one of the slices of pie and offered some to the little refraction. After spending a lot of time asleep, he would likely be hungry. Good news is, most of the pies they got have fruits, which didn’t deviate from what he’s been eating over the last few days, gems notwithstanding. 

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"You don't know that for sure. It is a big world here with lots of individuals that could have done anything in the past. But either way, its already 'contaminated' according to your belief and there's nothing that we can do about it. Oh well." she didn't seem interested in the idea.

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3 hours ago, Califorum said:

@Kujamih

"You don't know that for sure. It is a big world here with lots of individuals that could have done anything in the past. But either way, its already 'contaminated' according to your belief and there's nothing that we can do about it. Oh well." she didn't seem interested in the idea.

"Ahahaha nothing we could do about the contamination?"

"... I don't want to sound like a racist but... That's what got all the humans extinct.... Except with this one dimension i know of... But that one is going downhill as well."

Light sighed.

" Of course... you are a human being after all... Your first instinct is destruction and chaos...hehe i remembered our first mission in a human dimension... We messed that one sooo bad.... Ahmmm... But that doesn't mean you can't do better right?

" If you see someone litter does that mean you can litter there as well? No!

" If a place you just cleaned was littered by someone will you just stand there and do nothing? Would you let your good work go to waste!? No!"

" So what if it's contaminated already? Im not gonna be like does humans who just quits! I'm gonna fix every Dimensions if i have to! So every filly won't have to go through what i have!"

As Light say his speech a breeze hits him making his mane and tail flow through it epically, even though they are inside Molotov's workshop.

( If its okay Blitz boom turned on one of the fans in the workshop and placed it on Light's direction to make him look awesome while he made his speech.)

" How bout you Cali? You still want to follow those human footsteps or our hoof trail?"

 

@Califorum @Windy Breeze @Blitz Boom

4 minutes ago, Kujamih said:

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Edited January 24, 2021 by Kujamih